All casinos with table games employ casino dealers. One of the great things about being a dealer is that opportunities may exist wherever casinos are located in this country or around the world. Individuals work in large casino resorts which are land-based, smaller casinos, on riverboats hosting gaming, and on cruise ships with casinos. Those who work on cruise ships have the opportunity to travel, yet might not get to go home, for extended periods of time.
Casino dealers work in the pit area on the casino floor. They generally must be on their feet, standing for long periods of time. If individuals work full time, shifts may be eight hour blocks of time broken up with breaks. Depending on an individual’s experience, reputation, and the specific job, he or she may work various shifts including nights and weekends. Most casinos are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
The casino floor, by nature, is noisy. Whether it is the clinging of slot machines, people yelling with excitement at winning (or losing), or just a lot of people talking, it can be loud. Similarly, while dealers work in the pit, the slot area often has flashing lights on certain slot machines, which may bother some people by giving them headaches. Additionally, as some casinos allow smoking, individuals are at risk of being in an environment with a lot of second hand smoke.
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