What You'll Do

  • Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
  • Collect cards or tickets from players.
  • Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
  • Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
  • Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
  • Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
  • Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  • Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
  • Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.5/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Mathematics 3.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Writing 2.88/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Service Orientation 2.88/5
Reading Comprehension 2.75/5
Active Learning 2.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.62/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Speech Recognition 3.38/5
Speech Clarity 3.38/5
Information Ordering 3.25/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Credit card processing software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Web browser software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.47/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 3.93/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 3.91/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

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