Task statements

  • Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
  • Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
  • Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
  • Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
  • Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
  • Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
  • Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
  • Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
  • Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
  • Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
  • Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
  • Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
  • Open and close cash floats and game tables.
  • Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
  • Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.
  • Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.
  • Seat patrons at gaming tables.
  • Train new dealers.
  • Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  • Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.

Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.