What is a Gaming Dealer?

Gaming Dealer Definition 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 gaming equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players’ money or chips. May compare the house’s hand against players’ hands.

Daily Life Of a Gaming Dealer

• Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
• Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
• Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Train new dealers.
• Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.
• Seat patrons at gaming tables.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Gaming Dealer?

These are the skills Gaming Dealers say are the most useful in their careers:

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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Types of Gaming Dealers

• Live Games Dealer
• Card Grader
• Casino Gaming Worker
• Big 6 Dealer
• Pit Boss

Is There Job Demand for Gaming Dealers?

There were about 96,900 jobs for Gaming Dealers in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 1.2% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,100 new jobs for Gaming Dealers by 2026. The BLS estimates 14,500 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Gaming Dealers are Washington, California, and Nevada.

Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Missouri, or Mississippi. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for Gaming Dealers

The typical yearly salary for Gaming Dealers is somewhere between $16,910 and $33,830. The median salary is $20,120.

How much do Gaming Dealers make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alaska	$44,150
Washington	$36,070
New York	$34,050
Oregon	$33,460
New Hampshire	$31,660
Idaho	$30,480
South Dakota	$29,940
Missouri	$29,090
North Dakota	$27,740
California	$25,650
South Carolina	$25,050
Colorado	$24,000
Texas	$23,620
Arizona	$23,600
Minnesota	$23,600
Georgia	$23,310
Indiana	$23,010
Florida	$22,810
Louisiana	$22,520
Ohio	$22,380
Michigan	$22,180
Connecticut	$22,050
Oklahoma	$22,030
Pennsylvania	$20,910
Kansas	$20,710
Maryland	$20,660
Montana	$20,480
West Virginia	$20,410
New Mexico	$19,520
Iowa	$19,040
Mississippi	$18,770
Nevada	$18,180
Wisconsin	$17,890

Tools & Technologies Used by Gaming Dealers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Gaming Dealers:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel

Becoming a Gaming Dealer

Education needed to be a Gaming Dealer:

What work experience do I need to become a Gaming Dealer?

Where Gaming Dealers Work

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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