National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011
- 6 - Sales and service occupations
- 65 - Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations
- 653 - Tourism and amusement services occupations
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.
Illustrative example(s)
- croupier
- keno runner, casino
- keno writer
Exclusion(s)
- Amusement ride, sports facility and bingo hall workers (See 6722 Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport)
- Supervisors of casino workers (See 6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors)
Main 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.
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