Gaming Occupations Worker

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Work Tasks

• Run gaming tables in casinos
• Exchange money for chips, pay winning bets, and collect losing bets
• Make sure people are following game rules
• Work for casinos in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and several other states
• Work with gaming chips, money, cards, dice, roulette wheels, dealing boxes, sticks to collect dice from the tables, bingo cards, and keno tickets

Salary, Size & Growth

• $28,000 average per year ($13.50 per hour)
• A large occupation (190,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.0% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma for entry level positions, plus good basic math skills
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year or 4-year degree in a hospitality or gaming related field
• Skills/Courses: Courses include gaming supervision, slot attendant and slot repair technician work, slot department management, and surveillance and security.
• Certification/Licensing: Most gaming dealers are certified.