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NOC 2011 Version 1.0

6533 – Casino occupations

Casino workers operate gaming tables, maintain slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They are employed by casinos.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Baccarat croupier
  • Blackjack croupier
  • Casino dealer
  • Casino runner
  • Casino slot machine attendant
  • Counting attendant - casino
  • Croupier
  • Croupier - casino
  • Croupier, baccarat
  • Croupier, blackjack
  • Croupier, pai gow
  • Croupier, pai gow domino
  • Croupier, pai gow poker
  • Croupier, poker
  • Croupier, roulette
  • Croupier, sic bo
  • Croupier, super pan 9
  • Croupier, twenty-one
  • Dealer, casino
  • Gambling table operator
  • Gaming table dealer
  • Gaming table operator - casino
  • Keno dealer
  • Keno runner, casino
  • Keno writer
  • Operator, gambling table
  • Pai gow croupier
  • Pai gow domino croupier
  • Pai gow poker croupier
  • Poker croupier
  • Roulette croupier
  • Runner, casino
  • Sic bo croupier
  • Slot machine attendant, casino
  • Super pan 9 croupier
  • Croupier
  • Keno runner, casino
  • Keno writer

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Casino workers perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Operate gaming tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker
    • Explain rules of games to patrons and ensure that rules are followed
    • Accept keno wagers and issue computerized tickets for selection
    • Determine winners or announce winning numbers
    • Calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots, collect losing bets and maintain related reports
    • Fill slot machines with coins and assist patrons experiencing difficulties with machines
    • Perform minor adjustments to slot machines.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers.
  • Security clearance is required for all casino workers.
  • Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience in all activities related to gaming.

Exclusions

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
6 – Sales and service occupations
Skill level
C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
Major group
65 – Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations
Minor group
653 – Tourism and amusement services occupations
Version
NOC 2011 Version 1.0