Gambling Dealers
Also known as: Baccarat Dealer, Big Six Dealer, Black Jack Dealer (+32 more)
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 gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.
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What You'll Do
- Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
- Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
- Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
- Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
- Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
- Open and close cash floats and game tables.
- Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
Essential Skills
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.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Common styles
Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Social Orientation, Self-Control
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Strengths
Common Strengths for This Career
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.58/5)
- Integrity (High importance: 4.55/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.53/5)
- Social Orientation (High importance: 4.47/5)
- Self-Control (High importance: 4.32/5)
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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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