According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game. | 98% |
| Greet customers and make them feel welcome. | 97% |
| Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins. | 96% |
| Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money. | 96% |
| Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition. | 95% |
| Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack. | 95% |
| Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player. | 95% |
| Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands. | 94% |
| Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers. | 93% |
| Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations. | 93% |
| Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps. | 92% |
| Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors. | 92% |
| Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game. | 92% |
| Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won. | 91% |
| Answer questions about game rules and casino policies. | 90% |
| Open and close cash floats and game tables. | 90% |
| Seat patrons at gaming tables. | 87% |
| Train new dealers. | 83% |
| Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors. | 82% |
| Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table. | 80% |
| Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings. | 77% |
