How to hire a live games dealer

How to hire a live games dealer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step live games dealer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a live games dealer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new live games dealer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your live games dealer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a live games dealer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A live games dealer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, live games dealers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents live games dealer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Live Games Dealer	Description	Hourly rate
   Live Games Dealer	Gaming services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. Some workers tend slot machines, deal cards, or oversee other gaming activities such as keno or bingo... Show more	$11-33
   Dealer	Generally, a dealer is someone who buys and sells securities for his/her or her account. Dealers act as the principal in trading... Show more	$13-25
   Poker Dealer	A Poker Dealer's job is someone who takes responsibility for distributing chips and cards to players in a poker game. Poker dealers operate the games of chance in these gaming settings as they maintain their flow and ensure compliance with the rules... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Guest Service
   • Casino Games

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and train personnel, manage firms' capital through complex derivative transactions
   • Position require exceptional math skills and concluding problems quickly and efficiently.
   • Manage and train personnel, manage firms' capital through complex derivative transactions

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your live games dealer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A live games dealer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, live games dealers' average salary in south carolina is 71% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level live games dealers earn 67% less than senior-level live games dealers.
   • Certifications. A live games dealer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a live games dealer's salary.

   Average live games dealer salary

   $40,855yearly

   $19.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level live games dealer salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a live games dealer job description

   A good live games dealer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a live games dealer job description:

   Live games dealer job description example

   We are DraftKings. We're inspired by our shared passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges and empowering the people around us to do their best work. We are industry leaders in the digital entertainment and technology space propelled by constant curiosity and diverse perspectives.
   
   Our teams are fueled by innovation. We are looking ahead, building what's next, and continuously reinventing the industry. We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston, with teams around the world and an expanding global presence.
   
   Swing shifts are a combination of 7:00 pm - 4:00 am, 8:00 pm - 4:00 am, and 10:00 pm -6:00 am. Candidates must be able to work within in these hours, 3 days a week.
   We use technology to create great experiences for sports fans.
   
   At DraftKings, we're creating the future of iGaming and casino experiences. When you join our team, you'll be a part of transforming what it means to be a tech company in sports entertainment. Whether you're a dealer, a casino operator, a compliance analyst, or anything in between, this is a great opportunity to work with an amazing team and use cutting-edge tech to build a more rewarding career.
   
   A whole new way to win.
   
   We're looking for iGaming Live Casino Dealertainers (Live Dealers) to help us deliver unforgettable experiences for guests, visitors, vendors, and fellow team members. What will you do when you join DraftKings? Well, this role is exactly what it sounds like. You will deal a variety of games while keeping the guests at your table entertained and having a great time!
   
   You're a perfect fit for this role if you see casino gameplay as a way of life, can handle customer disputes with compassion, and are looking to grow your career in an exciting new industry. Ready for a job that gives you a whole new way to win? Join us.
   
   What you'll do as an iGaming Live Casino Dealertainer:
   Deal your assigned games with professionalism, courtesy, and a positive attitude. Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget departmental policies and procedures. Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional customer service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees. Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming. Promote positive guest relations using cordial conversation and a friendly demeanor.
   
   What you'll bring:
   A love of great customer service. A genuine interest and passion for Casino games and have the ability to learn different games inside and out. Experience working with technology and computers is a plus.
   
   Join Us!
   
   We strive to create a place where all feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired. DraftKings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
   
   Ready to build what's next? Apply now.
   
   As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find live games dealers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any live games dealers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level live games dealers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your live games dealer job on Zippia to find and recruit live games dealer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with live games dealer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new live games dealer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the live games dealer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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