Pit Bosses

Employers

Every casino with table games has pit bosses, so opportunities are fair throughout the country wherever casinos are located. Employment will be driven by the increased popularity of casinos and other gambling establishments. Additionally, according to 2018 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), states that do not currently have legalized gaming may allow new casinos to be built over the next decade in an effort to bring in more tax revenues. This would bring new jobs in the future.

With that being said, it should be noted that the BLS research states that in May 2019 there were 4,450 gaming managers employed in the United States.

While individuals my find employment in any casino in the world, the greatest number of positions will be located in areas where there is a large concentration of casinos. These areas include Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Biloxi, Louisiana; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and parts of California. Other regions host commercial and Indian gaming, both land based and riverboat gaming facilities. Cruise ships offer additional opportunities.

Starting Out

Extensive experience in the gaming industry, specifically at table games is necessary to get a job as a pit boss. Prior to their current position as a pit boss, most individuals started out working as dealers. After obtaining some experience they became floorpersons or held other supervisory positions. It is often easier to obtain a job in a smaller casino and then after getting experience, applying for a similar job in a larger facility.