How do you get a job as a casino dealer?

Answer 1

To obtain a job as a Casino Dealer in California, you must first apply to a casino for either a Table Games Dealer or Poker Dealer position. Once you pass the audition at the casino, you will be required to fill out a gaming application to apply for a Gaming License that will permit you to work as a dealer in the casino. This usually requires passing a drug test, Federal background investigation that includes a credit check, criminal history check, personal reference check, previous last ten years of employment verification and residential history. Some even require a DMV check. Upon successfully passing the previous mention criteria, you will be issues a Gaming License. This process can take anywhere from two to four weeks and some times as long as six weeks in certain circumstances.

Most casinos require that an applicant have at least 6 months to a year of previous casino dealing experience or a Certificate of Graduation from a Casino Dealer School prior to applying for a Table Games Dealer or Poker Dealer position.

The two most recommended Casino Dealer Schools in Southern California are:

The Casino Institute (two locations available)

8152 Miramar Road

San Diego, California 92126

(619) 741-2200

www.thecasinoinstitute.com

and

Jack Black Casino Dealer School

1151 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue

Colton, California 92324

(909) 825-3325

www.jackblackonline.com