Gambling Dealers
What is a Gambling Dealer?
A Gambling Dealer, often referred to as a Casino Dealer, is a professional responsible for managing and facilitating gambling games in casinos or gambling establishments. Their primary role involves dealing cards, spinning roulette wheels, and overseeing games such as poker, blackjack, baccarat, and craps. Dealers ensure adherence to game rules, maintain a fair gaming environment, and interact with players while monitoring the flow of the game. Additionally, they are tasked with handling chips, collecting bets, and paying out winnings as appropriate. A successful Gambling Dealer possesses strong customer service skills, an understanding of game rules and regulations, and the ability to operate gaming equipment efficiently. They play a vital role in creating an entertaining atmosphere for players and are often the face of the casino experience.
Tasks
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Slack
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Electronic mail software
- Email software
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Data base management system software
- Apache Hadoop
Tools Used
- Table gambling management systems
- Card tables
- Cash or ticket boxes
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Roulette wheels
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Playing cards
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Conduct gaming transactions.
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintain financial or account records.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$21410.0 - $75200.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.