Occupations39-3011.00

Gambling Dealers

Operate table games.

Median annual pay
$33,280

BLS, 2024

Employment
88,700

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
-0.6%

2024–34

Annual openings
14,100

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
  2. 02Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
  3. 03Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
  4. 04Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
  5. 05Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
  6. 06Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
  7. 07Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
  8. 08Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
  9. 09Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
  10. 10Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
  11. 11Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
  12. 12Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringMathematicsCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningLearning StrategiesScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 88,700 in 2024 to 88,100 in 2034, a -0.6% change.

BLS projects an average of 14,100 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.