Gaming Worker
431311 · LightGambling table games dealers operate and control table games played at casinos and other gambling establishments. They may calculate and pay out bets.
Description
Typical work tasks
Ensures that games operating in the casino pit run smoothly; monitors cash drops to cashiers and chip transactions; observes incidents and settles disputes arising at gaming tables; deals the game in accordance with casino rules, policies and procedures and ensures that bets are placed within the rules of the game; checks that appropriate betting limit signs are in place; checks playing cards; verifies cash and colour chip change involving larger amounts with the casino gaming inspector; advises patrons about the rules and etiquette of games; counts the amount of cash chips in the float and enters a closer slip with the corresponding amount in the cash total; calculates and pays winning bets.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in casino or similar environment where significant gambling or games of chance are being played.
- Deals directly with the public on the gaming floor.
- The work environment is frequently adequately heated and ventilated.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light work.
- Gaming dealers will frequently stand and/or walk about playing tables within the casino, dealing with players, giving directions, collecting and paying out on winning bets.
- Stretching over tables is frequently required.
- Twisting, climbing and lifting is not a significant component of this job.
- Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant component of this job.
- Frequent to constant repetitive hand and finger movements are necessary for dealing cards, counting chips and the operating of electronic tills.
- Use of hand-held objects is primarily gaming equipment and chips.
- Mental skills necessary include organisational, counting and communication.
Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.
How this was determined (model-generated): NZ gaming/casino worker needs a Certificate of Approval from DIA under the Gambling Act - core quick licence gate. Proposal stands.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
- Gaming Workers must be over 20 years of age; have passed a Police background check; and obtained a Certificate of Approval from the Department of Internal Affairs before they can start work.
Further Comments
There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.