How to become a casino worker
Official title: Casino workers
Also called: Casino dealer, Casino runner, Croupier - casino, Keno runner - casino, Counting attendant - casino, Casino slot machine attendant, Count room attendant - casino, Gaming table operator - casino, Guest service representative - casino, Croupier, Keno dealer, Keno writer
Casino workers operate gaming tables, assist patrons using slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They are employed by casinos.
Main tasks
- Operate gaming tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker
- Monitor and assist patrons using slot machines
- Explain rules of games to patrons and ensure that rules are followed
- Accept keno wagers and issue computerized tickets for selection
- Determine winners or announce winning numbers
- Calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots, collect losing bets and maintain related reports
- Replenish and reset slot machines
- May perform minor adjustments or repairs to slot machines
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers. Security clearance is required for all casino workers. Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.
Ways in
- Licence or registration: Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $44,850 a year The middle half earn $37,050 to $54,600.
- About 7,600 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 7,500 are projected by 2033. (-1.3%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a casino worker?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers. Security clearance is required for all casino workers. Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.
How much does a casino worker earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $44,850 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $37,050 to $54,600.
Is a casino worker a growing career in Canada?
Employment is projected to stay about the same by 2033: about 7,600 people now and 7,500 later (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a casino worker?
Usually not. Only 22% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03