Also called: Table Games Dealer, Croupier, Blackjack Dealer
Runs table games like blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker.
You shuffle, deal, pay winners, and collect losing bets at lightning speed while making conversation with players. Every move is done exactly by procedure because cameras watch everything. Tips pooled among dealers can make up most of your pay.
Tips vary hugely by casino; dealers at busy Las Vegas Strip casinos can earn much more.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Dealer school (a few weeks per game) plus a state gaming license.
Ways in: Certification, Trade school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. Electronic table games and online casinos grow, so fewer live tables; high-end live play keeps dealers.
Classes: Math, Speech, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3011.
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