Casino Shift Manager

Also called: Gaming Manager

Manages all gaming operations on a casino shift, from table games to slots.

A day in the life

You are responsible for the casino floor for eight hours: staffing, big payouts, VIP issues, and the shift's win or loss. You approve credit for high-rollers and handle any emergency. It is the top floor-level role.

Pay over a career

Starting
$48k
Typical
$85k
High
$150k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; long gaming experience required.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Grouped with gambling managers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Real-time dashboards and AI flag problems; making calls and leading floor staff stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Math, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9071.

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