8 Things YOU NEED TO KNOW Before Becoming a Casino Dealer | Las Vegas Casino Talk Show #1
Vložit
- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Watch More Content Here!!
Twitch: / cegdealers
---Discord: discordapp.com/invite/GFUpRhB (Require to Play Blackjack with us on Twitch)
Website: www.casinoquest.biz/
(Extra Blogs, In-dept Strategy Reviews, Online Courses, and more coming soon!)
Amazing Perks + Five Extra Videos a week on Patreon!!
/ mycasinoquest 8 Things YOU NEED TO KNOW Before Becoming a Casino Dealer | Las Vegas Casino Talk Show #1
There are a lot of mysteries surrounding the casino industry and working at a casino as a dealer. So today, let's talk about the eight most important things you need to know before you become a casino dealer.
Thanks for watching! Any questions please contact us at the links below!
Please support us here!! :)
/ mycasinoquest
Send us some gambling systems here!
info@cegdealerschool.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We promote responsible gaming. If you need help please go to www.nevadacouncil.org/
CEG Dealer school in Las Vegas provides dealer and player instruction in all Casino Table Games. We provide job training and networking with casinos throughout Las Vegas and in markets throughout the USA. At CEG you can learn Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps, Poker, Single Zero Roulette, Pai Gow and more. All lessons are provided by a team of professional casino dealers and supervisors with 10-40+ years of experience at the best casinos in Las Vegas like the Cosmopolitan, the Bellagio, Aria, Wynn, Rio, Caesars Palace and many more.
CEG staff has a wealth of experience as casino dealers, high limit dealers, casino supervisors, casino managers, casino consultants and casino trainers. Combined we have more than 265 years of gaming experience, have worked for more than 40 casinos throughout North America and have opened over a dozen casinos in various capacities.
Train.Play.Consult.
CEG Dealer School
Learn from Experience. A Nevada State Licensed Casino Dealer Trade School.
Visit Us @
2605 South Decatur Blvd. Suite 112B
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Or call us at (702) 439 8836
Monday to Friday 10AM - 7PM PST
Thank you so much for watching. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Thanks and Happy Holidays! - Alex
What about if you already have 7 years under your belt at a high end casino and am looking to transfer ?
@@ChironTreye Hi William. In order to transfer to a high end property, typically you must have high limit dealing experience and can deal two of the following games: Craps, Midi-Baccarat or European Roulette (SR). Hope this helps! -- Alex
Loving your channel keep up the videos and content. I’d love to hear your stories.
@@ImJeremieT Thank you! We will keep them coming! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool Thank you for the advice, i'm looking for a career, even though I can multiply 1-100 in my head, I still make clumsy mistakes once in awhile. I've been working on card tricks/cardistry , I know most games and how they mostly work, just don't know the chip color/price system. (Over the top gaming nerd with over 50,000 hours in online games.)
Is there a way for a poor person to gain access to any casino training school? Lack of nice clothing / entrance fee / GED or High-school Diploma. I'm Canadian. Maybe not the best place to ask but it's also a thanks haha
I have been a table games dealer for 4 years. I love it. Also I work as an EMT and I love it. Sad part is I make more dealing BJ than driving an Ambulance. I work for a native american casino in the upper Midwest I love it but some nights are tough dealing with intoxicated players but that is part of the job. You still have to have a smile on your face and just deal the cards.
Thank you for sharing us your story. EMT work is no easy work and it's crazy how you can juggle that and dealing at the same time.
Coincidental that I came across this! I just failed my EMT exam so I was thinking about becoming a dealer
How do dealers handle drunk players ? I’m 6’1 280 “so according to company policy we can happily take this outside “
@@user-nj6rk5xs1m i think you’ll be fine with ur size. and if u know how to whip sum ass lol
What the money looking like
4:41 made me feel more confident about myself:)
I'm a slow counter and today was my 3rd day on the job at a smaller casino in Michigan. And I had a player (who was a prick) start counting out his hand out loud.
He got two 8's and he said to me "That's 16 if you didn't know" and I was counting out loud as was he.
I told him "we sound the same" and he replied "BUT I count FASTER" and in my head I thought "So we got a smartass here"
after my shift I felt like I could NEVER count as fast as the players or my co-workers.
But luckily I had a veteran co-worker tell me that it takes time to learn the 'speed' and that most of my comrades don't count they just learn the 'patterns'
Which helped me gain confidence in myself that I can do it.
Appreciate the video
How fired would you be if you said "Well, of course you're faster...you have _less_ to keep track of," while smugly smirking at his wager?
Literally answered every question I had. I literally work at a very high end casino, and couldn't get any info from the dealers there. I'm signing up ASAP! thank you for the informative video! Hope to meet you two one day!
Howdy! Thanks for the feedback! Anything we can do to provide information to the community! I believe I saw your e-mail and we will answer that soon as well. Stay tuned and see you soon! -- Alex
I like the energy you guys have. That's the key to being a successful dealer. I would have a blast with you guys and learn in a fun way
really good video guys! im going today for a interview for my first dealing job and this video help ease some of the tension thanks wish me luck
I love this so much!!! 😅😅 the laughs and keeping the mistakes in!! Haha I am looking for a dealer school and now I just want to go to yours because of the energy!! Haha
Definitely enjoyed this video. So excited to start learning.
Looking forward to you starting tomorrow! -- Alex
Sick editing skills Timmy!!
CEG rocks! Best Blackjack school out there!
How do you know
This was a great video.
I’m going through a crazy shift in my life and my next step is dealer school as my fine arts degree isn’t really doing much for me… wish me luck yall!
Update us.
enjoying the videos
Thanks for the feedback! Daily videos coming your way! -- Alex
Very interesting! Good to know!.. thanx
We are glad you enjoyed it! - Alex
Awesome!
I'm glad that they don't sugarcoat things.
This sounds great! Do you take on people from England?
i am in texas just recently thought about being a dealer as i love poker and black jack im gonna spend a lot of time at home learning to deal
I’ve been a bartender for 20 years and have always wanted to be a dealer . I’m starting class on the 5 th off July for 11 games at a casino I’m hoping to start a career in the casino business . Thanks for the video
You can do it! Thanks for watching --Mar
@@CEGDealerSchool Today was my 8th day of training. I’m likening it . Thanks for the help with the vids .
How’s it going???
@@mplscorrupt6125 literally the same story here. 15 years bartending... always wanted to deal. Currently training at my casino (they have a school here and teach you all games (10) over 3 months.) I've find it's alot harder then I thought it would be..(mainly double-hand/pai-gow with lots of buys and back-line bets) but I'm almost done and on the floor. How are you liking it so far? Give me an update if you have time. Thanks
@@tinicoleofficial it’s going good thanks for asking
If I lived in or near LV I would definitely sign up for your school.
Was just given the opportunity to work at one of the local casinos in my area. In Iowa they train in house after licensing and I’m excited! Just nervous because I haven’t been licensed yet
I’m here because I am considering dealer school. Wish I could attend CEG!
May I ask how many hours of training do you need to have a certificate of completion as a poker dealer?
I’m in a class in a casino in Indiana right now. I still have 2 weeks, 8 hour days 5x/wk of training left (80 hrs). I have the payouts down and things like that, I’m good at the math, but find myself making mistakes like trying to use my right hand to pay the 2nd spot or the 1st spot, or to give them a hit. Or I’ll forget that I can’t go hand to hand with the chips. A couple times I’ve palmed the chips as well. And the main thing I feel I need is to pick up speed. I feel like I’m slower at coming out with the cards, etc. I can’t come to Vegas to train but any tips would be appreciated.
Hey great question. Everything we teach at the school is based on muscle memory and practice. My personal recommendation is to focus on the game itself and less on heavy bets (keep bets at $5 or $10). Get the fundamentals down first then starting adding more components to your games. Hope this helps and keep the questions coming! -- Alex
Which casino are you training at? I'm super excited for this. I have an interview at Harrah's Aug. 25th. What should I look forward to?
Are you professional now
Did you ever get the job??
Im moving to vegas in a month. I worked finedining restaurants for over 10 yrs. Im thinking about switching professions to dealing. What are your thoughts
Starting tomorrow the practice ..Ill see if im for that or not
I'm a casino dealer in England and I did it to get to one day deal in America. I'm wondering how different your layout is to an English one, like we have an American table at the casino I work at it has a double zero and no racetrack is it the same for all roulette over there?
Very educating video, Timmy sent me.
Thank you! We hope you enjoyed it. - Alex
I am a slot attendant at a casino in Atlantic City i’m very interested in becoming a dealer I wanted to for years and may have an opportunity coming up to go to school and become an online dealer
How many students end up as Dice dealers? Do students return to update or upgrade skills in order to be more in demand, to the Strip casinos?
So what if you know every game already and I’m planing to move there and get a spot off the bat.
Very encouraging, thank you.
Wow I live in Germany and I can't believe you have to pay for the training in America to become a card dealer. Here in Germany you get paid for taking the training
I'm currently getting paid (minimum wage is 15 here in the Bay Area, CA.) at my casino for dealer training (3 months). It's not common amongst casinos here but there are a few.
Same in Maryland
I have an interview coming up in August for a newly implemented dealer position since it's not quite legal yet in Indiana. What should I look forward to? Any hints, tips, and tricks? Lol.
Do you mind if I ask what do you mean by not being legal? I'm from Indiana as well.
Great video!!! I’m turning 21 soon so I’ll be ready to become a dealer when I turn that age!!!!! Thank you
Thanks for the feedback! We got content coming out weekly now! -- Alex
Hay man you are going to be great
how did things turn out?
How did things turn out
Yo did things workout for you?
I have been a dealer for 5 years. We just recently got someone on who worked at caesars...Ok he is very stubborn with his vegas ways. If you think a school is required to work at a high end casino. You are out of your mind. Personality is not something a casino should be looking for. Personality is what a CUSTOMER looks for. I'm just very upset about the way that Vegas looks for things that they don't need. Here is what you need at bare minimum on a table. A proficient dealer. Nice. Polite. Always ready to have a conversation about anything the customer desires. Number 1 priority being that the guest has such a good time that they want to come back. A dealer who deals for the house meaning the speed is fast enough for the house to profit on its EV. Tell me anything I have not covered. I'm a supervisor with a section that always has a full game no matter what day of the week. Experience is learned in the pit. Not your silly little training room.
Timmy sent me, very cool!
Thank you! We plan on creating more content every week. - Alex
I have a few questions.
Q1: I am legally blind and I wanted to know if people could come and just learn how to play better at home with their friends and if you have classes to learn?
Q2: Is there a way to play other games that are not normally casino games? What I mean by this is if it was possible to play other games such as Rook, Phase 10, UNO, Go Fish, Skip-Bo, Monopoly, Sorry, Candy Land, Life, Monopoly Deal (Card Game), etc. If they were played in a casino would they have to be played differently or could the games be played the same way that the rules are stated in the game as directed at home?
I live in Pine Hill, NJ about 30 minutes to an hour from Atlantic City, NJ and the same distance from Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, PA. Is it possible for me to enroll in your school and possibly learn remote or would I have to fly to Las Vegas?
It’s funny because my mom is a casino manager. She got my the dealing job hahahaha
Hello is it possible to apply for a Casino Card Dealer with no experience in the domain?
I currently work at empire city casino in NY MGM resorts bought us last year but my state doesn’t have a gaming license for live table and sports betting but MGM promised to fight to get the license and provide us with training for becoming dealers etc but I want to learn how to be ahead of the game I’ve worked for my casino for 6 years multiple positions but I do have a misdemeanor I’m kind of nervous MGM might look pass me but my resume is great but any tips on how I should look into sports booking or table gaming before they get the license and should I worry about them not letting me move up
Alex, can I come in to practice dice?
12:45 How can a casino hire your students if there are no openings? Do they put them to work mopping floors until someone quits? By then, the student may have forgotten everything. Also, do you think sports books careers (the order takers) are dead end jobs since everything is going to kiosks and mobile?
Most places are usually looking for dealers and have spots open
How about 100% clean criminal background. But recent Bankruptcy?? Thanks in advance for your time... Cheers.
Bankruptcy is usually not a problem with most casinos. Only a few casinos do credit checks now since the last market crash. Casinos are more concerned with criminal background than anything else. Thanks for the question! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool thanks for the reply. Cheers.
@@RecoveringGenius Anytime! Keep the casino questions coming! -- Alex
I have a question. You say about passing a drug test, but what if I have a medical card?
I am a High school student and recently turned 18, I went to the casino and now I believe I have found my dream job of becoming a dealer. I have received scholarships for college. What do you recommend I do use my scholarships on a job that I might potentially want later in life or pursue becoming a Dealer like I want. If so is there any known casinos I could work until I was 21 to move on to better pay rates at different casino?
Awesome question. First of all thank you for commenting. Before I can answer your question, what area are you located in? Gaming laws depend based on what state you are in. Talk to you soon! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool I live in Missouri but I would be able to move.
I just dont know which state to move too or what I should do
@@caidenpalmer7846 A lot of Directors and VPs in casinos typically have some sort of business and/or accounting degrees. I would suggest getting a part time dealer job so you can make a little cash while you're going to school. Keep the questions coming! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool how many hours to complete the training to be a skills poker dealer
Hey guys, great Video. You didn't mention the ethics part of becoming a dealer. The basic question is: can you as a dealer take away money of people who cant afford to lose. I think you can be the best dealer in the world but this perspective is the most difficult to overcome. You see some Pretty shady stuff and I dont think everybody is up for it.. What do you think ?
You're not taking away money from anyone. They are giving money to you.
I get what you're saying, I'm in training right now and I'll be working casino in Las Vegas soon, and I've thought about that. But I'm sure there's a lot of positive energy as well, I'm a pretty empathetic person but it'll help to remind myself that it's their choice, and I can at least make it a little easier on them by being kind.
My only one question is this: I guess i dont need to know advanced math right? The only thing i gotta know is sum, substraction and multiplication, right??
do roulette dealers control the game ?
Why can’t I find any of the Timmy videos or you guys playing anymore?
I've been dealing for 4 years in Mesquite but am looking towards going to Vegas, how much is a roulette and craps course?
Hi Omar, Roulette and Craps together is normally $500. See cegdealers.com. Lots of casino dealer jobs in Las Vegas right now. We also work with Casa Blanca and Virgin River in Mesquite.
@@CEGDealerSchool no offense but I had to shadow some of those dealers you sent to mesquite gaming and they don't even speak English... I don't know who's telling people they're making 14 an hour in mesquite but it's a straight up lie at the VR where I broke in. I don't know if you guys have a deal with Totti or something but it does not look good for you guys since we had to teach them everything, and I mean how to count, shuffle, and pitch. Do you guys know about this?
@@omarcruz2840 Hi Omar. All of our students before enrolling need to be able to pass a communication test. It would be unethical for us to accept their money nevertheless try to teach them with the language barrier. We just recently started our relationship with Mesquite Gaming. We receive no financial benefits from any of our casino partners other than the occasional comp dinner as a thank you. Regardless of the school that your coworkers came from, everyone is strapped financially. When I worked in the casinos, I had coworkers who weren't able to finish dealer school completely because they needed to start making money asap to support themselves and their family. We try to teach them to the best of our ability, but sometimes feel they are ready to move on without finishing. At CEG, we never send a student to an audition until they are ready. With regards to the 14 an hour, we explain to students that your first dealer job with hourly and tips included will vary around $14-16 an hour. Hope this helps. - Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool yeah that's good to know, i guess they're coming from a different place then. I want to try out your school soon. any particular dates you guys start classes for roullette and craps? I've picked up a lot of bad habits over the years and i want to fix them.
@@omarcruz2840 We will be closed Dec 22nd-Jan 1st and reopen on Jan 2nd. Roulette class is flexible and you can start anytime. Next Craps class will start Jan 7th and runs Monday-Friday from 12pm-5pm. Our teachers will be more than happy to fix and give constructive criticism on your dealing ability so you can go to your next casino job. Thanks and Happy Holidays! -- Alex
Am very much interested in training at ur place
Timmy is reward worthy.
What kind of reward should we give Timmy? - Alex
A raise would be nice. 😀
Absolutely! - Alex
@@hellper198 Done!
I am willing sir, i am very willing.
have experience already in casino.
Can classes be done online?
Timmy!
Timmy is awesome! We are so happy to have him as part of our team! - Alex
I'm 31 years old--I've been working in restaurants this whole time. Is it too late to become a chip runner and see if I'd like to become a dealer?
No. Go for it 😊😊
What about experienced dealers from other states, Do they have to start at the lower end casinos as well or can they get hired on the strip right away making 80 grand a year?
Hi Gary. In order to work at the high end properties, you must have high limit dealing experience and can deal two of the following games: Craps, Midi-Baccarat or European Roulette (SR). Hope this helps! -- Alex
do foreigners can join your classes? I am from Sri Lanka and looking forward to work as a casino dealer
We have foreign students join our school all the time. You're more than welcome to come to our school with a traveling visa. We can provide job placement assistance to our graduates if you have a U.S. work permit. Hope this helps! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool Yeah Sir it is helpful and I will join your school soon. Thank you
Hello guys, I got a question. I got 10 years experience as a live game dealer/pit boss/poker manager/manager. I live in Denmark, how are my chances to get a job in Vegas as a foreigner? :)
Du kan ju vända på det och fråga varför en amerikan skulle få samma jobb i Danmark, och inte en lika kvalificerad dansk eller en EU-medborgare t.ex.
I'd like to know how many people fail dealer school and why. It's hard to find the answer to this on line.
um about 5 1/2. yeah that sounds about right. five and a half people have ever failed dealing school because they didn't pass.
@@CEGDealerSchool Wow. Why the snarky reply? Was that a bad question? It was a sincere question, and I thought that it was understandable. Let me try again: Roughly what portion or percentage of people who go to dealer schools fail to complete the course? Or, similarly, what portion fail to pass auditions? What are the typical reasons for their failures?
How many people did y’all turn into working dealers last year ?
So I'm 15 and for some reason I think this would be a great job for me if I were to attend your school what age would I have to be
Lol. 21 bro. If you're 15 stay in school and choose a different path.
I agree with the other reply.... Stay in school and go be brilliant somewhere else! From now until you're 21, you could probably start a business for yourself and won't need dealer school! 💙 try to stay out of trouble and listen to those who love you! Great luck in life!!!!
This was a super long time ago, however i wanted to answer it so that way others can know that not all casinos are 21!!!!! The casino i work at is 18 (rhode island) It is a fantastic job, and if you find the right casino you will roll in dough. (Personally i make 17/h + tips… around 20-25 an hour)
@@angelamabel2990hey in a couple a weeks I’ll be a dealer, can you tell me from your experience how it is dealing with costumers ?
Thank you for this amazing video guys. You guys are amazing. I would like to be a dealer. I planning to move las vegas in a year. I live in Los Angeles. I will definitely come CEG dealer school. Can i find a job big Casinos after 1 year experience ? And how much money i can make strip casinos?
Hey Pusat. Thank you for commenting and sending us an e-mail. You can apply for jobs on the Strip with 1-2 years experience. You must be able to deal Baccarat and Craps proficiently (meaning you have to be able to deal high limit) to apply for those jobs. Hope this helps! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool Thank you for kindly responding me. First i should learn blacjack very well. After that baccarat and Craps to apply big casinos on the strip. Can i learn those 3 games in a couple months? Also how much money can you make not top Strip Casinos? like Flamingo, Paris, Crown, Ballys??
@@aytac5343 No problem. On average it will take a student one month to learn a game and craps will take 6-8 weeks so you can learn all 3 in a couple months. Dealers at those casinos usually make around $40,000-$60,000 a year. Hope this helps! -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool Thank you so much Alex. I really appreciated . i really want to make career about it. i will visit you guys soon. I live los angeles. But i love visiting las vegas. I have still so many questions. When i come there, is there any chance to talk with you guys?
@@aytac5343 Yes absolutely. We love visitors coming to the school and chatting with us. Just let us know ahead of time and we can make arrangements to speak with you! -- Alex
What bout casinos in Oklahoma?
hello sir, Can u recommend me a hiring casino company. i want to continue my casino job. I want to live my life on it.
Hey guys,
I’d really like to work as a dealer at a casino. In my state, the minimum gambling age is 18, and the application doesn’t say anything about needing to be 21+. Should I be okay to apply for the dealer school?
Thank you!!
You should probabaly call the place that's hiring
Man I just got hired to be a black jack dealer, I hope I make money
Update?
Update
can i Apply directly?
I live in Georgia how can you help
Why do people have to go to dealer school? Why can't they just read books on each game, play each game as a customer, learn everything on their own about each game, then hire in and be assigned a mentor for awhile? That's what online college courses and distance learning are all about. You have to be able to read and learn without having your hand held.
Are you joking?
Because it's mainly hands on work. And not every casino does the same thing. If you're going to have that kind of attitude then don't be a dealer.
what if im 18 tryna get in this ?
Can a dangerous felon with 4 dui's become a dealer? I've been in the joint and have seen things. 👀
Also ex Air force, ex army and have 2 degrees.
Anyone who can read, write and do arithmetic could learn to deal. Where they deal is anyone's guess.
Bet
Is it Possible to be a Black Jack Dealer only and not want to learn any other games?
Nope.
@@brianwillis8447 can i ask u something? What kind of math u need to know? I guess simple sum, multiplication and substraction? I mean u dont need to know advanced math right?
do casinos hire 18 year olds? im going in for training and they said absolutely no experience required. i dont even know what to expect.
i no you mentioned 21+ plus but the ad i got said 18+ (canada)
Great question. In Vegas you have to 21 and older to work in a casino. I've been told that Indian casinos outside of Vegas you only have to be 18. What area do you live in? -- Alex
@@CEGDealerSchool Toronto, Ontario
@@leslie7872 That sounds correct. Vegas it's 21+ because of alcohol as well. Best of luck and any questions casino related feel free to ask us! -- Alex
Does CEG have a relationship with any casinos in South Dakota?
Hi Hayden. South Dakota is one market where we do not have a relationship with the casinos out there. Interested in becoming a dealer? -- Alex
CEG Dealer School
I’ve been looking into changing careers (I just closed my company) and I have been considering becoming a dealer. After binging your channel I am definitely interested but there are a few obstacles I have. One of which is that I don’t live in Las Vegas and am unsure if I would move there full time or just temporarily. Etc
@@HappyValleyCrawlers Any questions you may have about the school or dealing in general feel free to ask. We appreciate all the engagement! -- Alex
im lucky, i get $43.60 an hour as a dealer
What state do you work in hun?
I’m 18, and I cannot, sorry for the language, fucking wait, I love casino environment, just a couple more years
Can I be a dealer if I smoke marijuana?
Does the smoking bother you as a dealer in a casino?
It depends. Normally no, but if all seven spots are smoking yeah it can be bothersome
YES. Our casino is 100% non-smoking right now though and I hope it stays that way
I'm a minute & a half in and the guy on the right is drunk. Give me a Surveillance Job Now.
Its easy job but there are many better jobs out there
Look at Alex's thick & luxurious hair!
Damn only 80k on the high end? Better off being a waiter
I stopped watching when they mentioned felonies! J/k! Can u still go to gambling school n learn all the games while having a felony...for the hell of it?
I broke into the industry in the UK & applied to my casino as a trainee croupier, so I was paid salary to learn roulette, Bj & 3/4crd poker. Man if you got some money , dont train at these U.S schools. you can afford a flight or some Visa to train / work in UK casinos, cruises etc. This sounds like 'another' business strat to suck your money 😝
Thanks for the comment and would like to provide context. It is completely different in the US especially Las Vegas. Casinos will not pay you for the training. Our tuition prices are inexpensive (3 main games for $500) compared to a flight to the UK. Most of our students also have kids and family and cannot leave for a 6 month cruise contract. -- Alex
Suckage is big 😅😅😅
Do you need a high school diploma
Yes
It’s not a real career and you could be suckered in from the easy money try somthing else is my suggestion
What is a real career though? Shouldn't a man's main purpose be to maximise his income?
lazy and unmotivated, dont listen to this guy , just lol at this comment
Isee this is 5 years old.... How relevant is it still?? Please, thanks!