Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers

How to become a Gambling Dealer

Official title: Gambling Dealers

Also called: Black Jack Dealer, Blackjack Dealer, Card Dealer, Casino Dealer, Dealer, Dual Rate Dealer, Games Dealer, Poker Dealer, Table Games Dealer, Twenty-One Dealer

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.

Main tasks

Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.

How to become one

Gambling jobs typically require a high school diploma or equivalent to enter. Some employers require gambling managers to have a college degree. In addition, all gambling services workers must have excellent customer-service skills.

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent

Read the full guide from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Ways in

Licence: A licence is required in 11 states.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

Median pay: $34,320 a year The middle half earn $25,810 to $49,180.
About 88,900 people work in this job now, and about 91,900 are projected by 2035. (+3.4%)
People already use generative AI for a good share of this work, which usually changes the job more than it replaces it. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as high.

Questions people ask

How do I become a Gambling Dealer?

How much does a Gambling Dealer earn in the US?

Median full-time pay is $34,320 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). The middle half earn $25,810 to $49,180.

Is a Gambling Dealer a growing career in the US?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 3% by 2035, from about 88,900 to about 91,900 people (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Do you need a degree to become a Gambling Dealer?

Usually not. Only 18% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Will AI change the work of a Gambling Dealer?

People already use generative AI for a good share of this work, which usually changes the job more than it replaces it. Microsoft Research rates its AI applicability as high.

Sources

Microsoft Research: Working with AI: AI applicability by occupation (2025-12-22 (built on O*NET 29.0)), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections (2025-35 (released 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025-35 edition (published 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS); photographs excluded, retrieved 2026-10-03
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03

Updated 2026-10-03

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