Casino Workers
(NOC 6533)
in All Sales and ServiceCasino workers run gaming tables, help patrons using slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They work for casinos.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
$11,306
Minimum$30,522
Median$51,513
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$15.00
Median$25.60
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Casino workers run gaming tables, help patrons using slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They work for casinos.
Job duties
Casino workers:
- Run gaming tables and games like roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker.
- Watch and help patrons using slot machines.
- Explain rules of games to patrons and make sure that rules are followed.
- Accept keno wagers and issue tickets for selection.
- Determine winners or announce winning numbers.
- Calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots, collect losing bets and maintain related reports.
- Reload and reset slot machines.
- May make minor changes or repairs to slot machines.
Sample job titles
- baccarat croupier
- blackjack croupier
- casino dealer
- casino slot machine attendant
- counting attendant
- croupier
- gambling table dealer
- guest services representative
- keno dealer
- poker croupier
- roulette croupier
Skills
- Casino workers need good vision and hearing. Physical dexterity is needed to run gambling tables and games with cards. You will need to be careful and comfortable with simple calculations to determine winners, collect bets, pay winners, and keep reports. Good communication skills are required to explain rules and make sure that customers follow them, as well as to resolve complaints.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers.
- Security clearance is necessary for all casino workers.
- Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.
Other considerations
- Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience in all activities related to gaming.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$30,588 median annual incomeCape Breton
$29,011 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Arts, entertainment and recreation
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
15-24
25-34
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$24,391 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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