Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000Overview
The gaming industry supports gambling as a form of recreation in such venues as traditional casinos, riverboats, Native American reservation casinos, racing tracks, and state lotteries. Gaming employees, running the gamut from entry-level service workers to game dealers to casino and track managers, are needed to keep such facilities operating smoothly. In fact, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has noted that their are approximately 200 distinct careers available at casinos. According to the AGA, the U.S. casino industry supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide, with direct employment totaling 700,000 in 2023.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Casino Manager, or Director of Table Games, or Executive Casino Host
Supervisor
Cage Cashier, or Keno Writer, or Dealer
Slot Cashier or Keno Runner
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