Gaming programs prepare people to work in casinos and other settings where gambling is allowed. Students learn the rules of different games and how to handle equipment such as roulette wheels or materials such as dice and playing cards.

Across the world, eager "gamers" flock to casinos and other gaming institutes, lit up by neon and flashing marquees. As a dealer, you hold a bit of their futures in your hands, as you deal cards, shell out or collect chips, or spin the roulette wheels.

As you might imagine, working in the gaming industry is not without its glamour and glitz. With its steady growth in revenue throughout the years, this industry offers many opportunities for employment. If you're someone who experiences a certain thrill when you think about conducting games that rely on chance for stakes, then gaming is the program of study for you.

As a student in this program, you learn the rules and terminology for different games. You learn how to deal and collect cards, dice, chips, and other materials. You study effective customer relations skills. You also learn ways to recognize and prevent cheating or improper playing.

Several proprietary schools and some community colleges offer programs in gaming. You typically earn a certificate in this program, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year of full-time study after high school.

About 50 community colleges offer associate degrees in casino management in conjunction with hospitality degree programs. After high school, these programs typically take two years.