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Gaming Worker

431311 · Light

Career data Verified

Gambling table games dealers operate and control table games played at casinos and other gambling establishments. They may calculate and pay out bets.

Most common salary $51k – $78k
Upper salary up to $101k
Training No specific training

Description

Provides gaming services within a casino or other gambling establishment.

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.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence
Licence / registration Licence/registration required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready No

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.