Occupation
Gambling Dealers
Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.
$34,320 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 39-3011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
- 02Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
- 03Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- 04Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
- 05Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
- 06Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
- 07Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- 08Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- 09Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- 10Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
- 11Open and close cash floats and game tables.
- 12Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Blackjack DealerCasino DealerTable Games DealerTwenty-One DealerBlack Jack DealerCard DealerDealerDual Rate DealerGames DealerPoker Dealer
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Knowledge the job leans on
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Skills that carry over from service
Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationInstructingPersuasionTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingNegotiation