Gambling Dealers
Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.
- Tasks
- 21 tasks16 core, 5 supplemental
- Family
- Personal Care & ServiceOne of its 34 occupations
- Code
- 39-3011.00SOC 2018: 39-3011
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.Core taskTask 4446Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 2. Greet customers and make them feel welcome.Core taskTask 21151Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 3. Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.Core taskTask 4445Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 4. Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.Core taskTask 4449Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 5. Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.Core taskTask 4451Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 6. Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.Core taskTask 4447Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 7. Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.Core taskTask 4450Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 8. Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.Core taskTask 4455Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 9. Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.Core taskTask 4456Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 10. Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.Core taskTask 4448Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 11. Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.Core taskTask 4459Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 12. Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.Core taskTask 4452Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 13. Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.Core taskTask 4454Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 14. Open and close cash floats and game tables.Core taskTask 4453Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 15. Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.Core taskTask 4457Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 16. Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.Core taskTask 4458Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 17. Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.Supplemental taskTask 20133Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 18. Seat patrons at gaming tables.Supplemental taskTask 4461Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 19. Train new dealers.Supplemental taskTask 4464Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 20. Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.Supplemental taskTask 4462Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2019
- Task 21. Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.Supplemental taskTask 4460Rated by 85 people who do the job, August 2019
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 39-3011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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