Gaming 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 gaming equipment. Compare the house's hand against players' hands and payoff or collect players' money or chips.

Job Task

• Monitor gambling tables and supervise staff.
• Participate in games for gambling establishments in order to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.
• Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
• Sell food, beverages, and tobacco to players.
• Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
• Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
• Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
• Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
• Conduct gambling games such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
• Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
• Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Open and close cash floats and game tables.
• Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
• Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
• Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.
• Seat patrons at gaming tables.
• Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
• Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
• Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
• Train new dealers.
• Work as part of a team of dealers in games such as baccarat or craps.

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