Casino Dealer Job

Job Description for Casino Dealer Position

Job Duties

What Are the Responsibilities of a Casino Dealer?
Primary job responsibilities of a casino dealer include interacting with guests and operating game tables. Specific duties consist of dispensing cards or operating playing equipment, depending on the type of table game. Game tables may include craps, roulette, blackjack, or poker. Casino dealers interact with players and enforce game rules and regulations, as well. Training generally involves on-the-job visual and first-hand demonstration. Some casinos require dealers to attend special training schools.

Job Qualifications

What Are the Requirements for a Casino Dealer Job?
Job qualifications for casino dealer jobs vary greatly by employer. Minimum age requirements for table games associate positions generally include only workers 18 and over. Casino dealers typically possess skills learned at a trade or vocational school. Working knowledge of gaming rules and regulations may improve chances of employment. Most employers gauge personality traits and knowledge of games during the interview process. Casino dealer jobs generally require workers to stand for long periods of time. Many casinos only hire applicants in good health prior to employment. Additional job qualifications vary by employer and location.

Salary & Compensation

How Much Can a Casino Dealer Make?
Starting pay for casino dealer jobs hovers around $7.00 to $9.00 an hour. Casino dealers also earn tips from satisfied customers. Including tips, the average casino games dealer earns a salary of $31,000 per year, or roughly $15.00 an hour. More experienced casino games workers earn salaries in excess of $45,000 per year, or $21.50 an hour. The states with the highest yield for casino dealer jobs in terms of pay include California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Employment Benefits

What Kinds of Job Benefits Can a Casino Dealer Earn?
Casino dealers generally work long hours and varied shifts, including some nights, weekends, and holidays. Most casino dealer jobs require full-time employment status. Casino games employees typically qualify for several work benefits. Employment benefits may include healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and discounts on casino amenities and services. Job benefits and eligibility requirements vary by location and employer.

Casino Dealer Salary Comparison

How Do Average Table Games Dealer Salaries Compare Between Casinos?

	Average Salary Per Hour	Average Salary Per Year
Caesars Palace	$16.00	$33,000
Circus Circus	$13.00	$27,000
Foxwoods Resort Casino	$14.00	$29,000
Harrah’s	$19.50	$40,500
MGM Grand Las Vegas	$16.00	$33,000
Parx Casino	$15.00	$31,000
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort	$13.50	$28,000
SugarHouse Casino	$15.00	$31,000
Thunder Valley Casino & Resort	$18.50	$38,500
Wynn Las Vegas	$16.00	$33,000