National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.2
- 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, assist patrons using 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
Inclusion(s)
- guest service representative - casino
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
- Monitor and assist patrons using slot machines
- 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
- Replenish and reset slot machines
- May perform minor adjustments or repairs 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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