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Card Dealers - Overview

Casino gambling workers exchange money, monitor activities, or conduct games such as poker or keno.

Casino gambling workers serve customers in casinos. Some workers tend to slot machines or deal cards. Other workers take bets or pay out winnings. Some casino gambling workers supervise or manage other workers. All casino gambling workers look out for cheating and enforce safety rules.

Supervisors

Supervisors monitor and coordinate the activities of workers. They make sure that everything is running smoothly and that all areas are properly staffed. Supervisors oversee dealers, table games, and players.

Gambling book writers and runners

Gambling book writers and runners handle bets on sporting events. They record bets for customers and help run games such as bungo and keno. They verify tickets and pay out winning tickets.

Gambling dealers

Gambling dealers operate table games such as blackjack or roulette. They let players know when it's their turn. They inspect cards or dice to make sure they are in good condition.

Gambling cage workers

Gambling cage workers sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets. They keep track of funds and maintain cage security.

Gambling managers

Gambling managers, or casino managers, plan, coordinate, and direct gaming operations. They create house rules such as betting limits. Managers hire and train new staff. They also address customer complaints.

 

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