Will “Poker Dealer” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.

• Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.

• Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.

• Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.

• Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.

• Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.

• Train new dealers.

• Seat patrons at gaming tables.

• Open and close cash floats and game tables.

• Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.

• Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.

• Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.

• Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.

• Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.

• Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.

• Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.

• Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.

• Greet customers and make them feel welcome.

• Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.

• Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.

• Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.