How to Become a Casino Dealer: Training and Requirements

Working as a professional casino dealer appears glamorous, shuffling cards under the bright lights for massive tips.

Becoming a licensed croupier requires a significant investment of time, intense training, and passing rigorous background checks.

The Rigorous Training of a Croupier

You cannot learn to deal from YouTube; you must attend a physical school that provides professional casino tables and chips.

You must learn exactly how to hold the deck, how to pitch cards flawlessly, and how to ‘cut’ chips using only one hand.

• Learning to deal Craps is considered the hardest discipline, requiring months of training to memorize the massive, complex payout structures
• Instructors actively try to distract and cheat you during practice sessions to prepare you for the chaotic reality of the casino floor
• You will fail the course if you cannot consistently shuffle a six-deck shoe efficiently and smoothly without dropping cards

Passing the Casino Background Check

Because you will be handling thousands of dollars in unverified cash, the government requires a deep, invasive background check.

Furthermore, gaming commissions routinely run credit checks; severe, unresolved financial debt can also result in a denied license application.

Once you are licensed and experienced, a good dealer can travel the world, finding employment in major resorts or luxury cruise ships.