10 Best casino dealer training jobs
There are some wonderful gambling experiences available in the world, whether it is online bingo, live-streamed card games or in-person casino play. You can get emotionally involved in the wins, losses and tension in-between. Obviously, if you don’t want to risk your own money but still want to experience the highs and lows of the casino environment, then you might just have found your future career.
Becoming a casino dealer is a specialised job. While there are level 2 qualifications in gambling administration and the like, there really is no replacement for on the job training. Therefore, when you are looking for the best training jobs, you are looking for the right casino to begin your journey. Here we offer some guidance to get you started.
The basics
While we are about to get into some details about the casinos you could approach, we first wanted to lay out the skills you will be hoping to develop. When you seek your first position, you will want to be sure that the casinos’ training programs offer you the right ingredients.
To begin with, you want them to teach you the objectives of each game and the rules. The better casinos will also give you some insight into the strategies that the players will come to the table with, helping you keep on top of the dynamics of the game. This is because you will also want to be a good judge of what is standard and fair in the game, allowing you to arbitrate any disagreements. The ability to be able to manage people experiencing the extremes of emotion are a key skill you would hope to be guided to develop. Finally, you will need to be quick to calculate the payouts.
#1, 2 and 3 Genting International Casino, Birmingham, Genting Club, Sheffield or Genting Casino Fountain Park, Edinburgh
Seeking your first post in an international organisation will offer a promise of some exciting opportunities in the future. The Genting Group has casinos in Singapore and Malaysia and they hope to open one in Las Vegas soon.
There are 40 casinos across the UK you could choose to approach for your training. We have listed three different experiences, from the brashness of Birmingham to the lighter mood of Sheffield. While Edinburgh offers you the chance to see up close some of the best poker players converge.
#4 Empire Casino London
Caesar Entertainment Group is another massive international gaming company. Empire Casino is based in Leicester Square, at the heart of London’s entertainment district. This casino might not be the biggest or the most prestigious in the capital, but it offers the opportunity to work for one of the great organisations in gambling.
#5 Grosvenor Casino Leo, Liverpool
The Grosvenor casinos span the UK and with such a large, national organisation you can trust that they have the structures in place for the best training program. While you can move anywhere in the UK, we chose Liverpool because it is such a vibrant place to live.
#6 Aspers Casino, Stratford City
When you visit Aspers Casino as a punter, you go with the goal of having an all-round experience. This place is vast - some 65000 sq ft. There are bars, cinemas and places to eat - and it is the employer of hundreds of people. It has only been around since 2011 but already has a stellar reputation.
#7 Park Lane Casino, Mayfair, London
While it might be surprising that this casino comes so far down in the list, there is a premium placed on croupier positions in such a high-class establishment. If you get in, your CV will sing - so it might be worth a go. Know though that this is where all the dreamers cast their lines.
#8 Les Croupiers Casino, Cardiff
The best thing about this Welsh based casino is not the city, which is an excellent place to live, but the huge poker room that can seat 200 players at a time. Imagine being one of 20 dealers managing your game when this room is full.
#9 Rainbow Casino, Birmingham
The target demographic for Rainbow Casino is the new gambler. Therefore, if you are an inexperienced dealer looking to learn your trade, this could be the best starting point. The level of sophistication of the players will give you room to feel in charge at the table.
#10 Hippodrome Casino, London
Another huge facility where you will be one of many staff members organised by seasoned management. This place is also frequented by some of the better-known people in the country - so a great place to star spot.
