Card Dealers


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Card Dealers

Card Dealers - Preparation

To work as a casino gambling worker, you typically need to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • complete short-term, on-the-job training; and
  • have a license.

Education after high school

No formal education is required beyond high school. Some professional-technical schools and two-year colleges offer courses for casino gambling workers.

Work experience

Gaming supervisors usually have one to five years of experience working in a casino. Experience as a dealer or as a slot attendant is good preparation.

On-the-job training

Casino gambling workers usually receive hands-on experience in the casino or in a mock casino. On the job, you learn to:

  • run casino games or deal cards;
  • operate a cash register;
  • provide customer service; and
  • understand casino policies.

Training may last up to one month. The length of training varies depending on the casino and the type of job.

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.