Dealers

Many casinos offer career and job fairs so individuals can learn more about opportunities in the gaming field. If you live in an area that has casinos, you might even stop by and talk to dealers to get a first hand account of the job. (But you must be at least age 21 if the casino serves alcohol, and age 18 to enter many casinos that do not sell alcohol.) Most people are happy to tell you about their job. Make sure you go at an off time so that people will have time to talk to you. You might also want to stop by the human resources department to see if it can set up an information interview with a dealer. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job?

Visit a gaming academy or dealer school and talk to the people there about the possibilities. They can give you first hand knowledge of how to get started as a dealer.

It is essential that you practice your math skills and your ability to count quickly and accurately. Any games or exercises that require the use of math ability will help you to hone your skills.