What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

Black Jack Dealer, Blackjack Dealer, Card Dealer, Casino Dealer, Casino Games Dealer, Craps Dealer, Dealer, Dice Dealer, Dual Rate Dealer, Games Dealer, Gaming Dealer, Gaming Host, Poker Dealer, Table Game Dealer, Table Games Dealer, Twenty-One Dealer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Gaming Dealers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment For All United States

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (34%)
  • Some college, no degree  (28%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (16%)
  • Associate's degree  (10%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (9%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often have these skills:

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Conduct gaming transactions.
  • Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
  • Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Maintain financial or account records.
  • Operate gaming equipment.
  • Monitor operational quality or safety.
  • Supervise service workers.
  • Compute gaming wins and losses.
  • Respond to customer inquiries.
  • Usher patrons to seats or exits.
  • Train service staff.
  • Prepare operational reports or records.
  • Refer customers to appropriate personnel.

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