Table games dealer vs dealer

The differences between table games dealers and dealers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a table games dealer and a dealer. Additionally, a table games dealer has an average salary of $40,422, which is higher than the $39,983 average annual salary of a dealer.

The top three skills for a table games dealer include guest service, dexterity and excellent interpersonal. The most important skills for a dealer are guest service, math, and exceptional guest.

Table games dealer vs dealer overview

	Table Games Dealer	Dealer
Yearly salary	$40,422	$39,983
Hourly rate	$19.43	$19.22
Growth rate	17%	17%
Number of jobs	1,431	2,027
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	12	12

What does a table games dealer do?

Table game dealers are skilled employees who are responsible for operating gaming tables at licensed casinos and gaming halls. These dealers are required to supervise all gaming functions such as shuffling and dealing cards, distributing casino chips, and preventing cheating at the table. They must announce the start of the round while taking bets from casino patrons and then announce the closing of the betting round. Table game dealers must also handle unruly or problematic customers to ensure that patrons have a positive gaming experience.

What does a dealer do?

Generally, a dealer is someone who buys and sells securities for his/her or her account. Dealers act as the principal in trading. In the financial market, dealers purchase and sell financial products within the market. They then trade and distribute financial securities. Dealers in casinos are appointed to assist in the game at a gambling table. They play a significant role in distributing bets and payouts. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and customer service are necessary for performing this job.

Table games dealer vs dealer salary

Table games dealers and dealers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Table Games Dealer	Dealer
Average salary	$40,422	$39,983
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Bangor, ME	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Idaho	Washington
Best paying company	Osage Casino	Santander Bank
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Finance

Differences between table games dealer and dealer education

There are a few differences between a table games dealer and a dealer in terms of educational background:

	Table Games Dealer	Dealer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Table games dealer vs dealer demographics

Here are the differences between table games dealers' and dealers' demographics:

	Table Games Dealer	Dealer
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 49.2% Female, 50.8%	Male, 55.7% Female, 44.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 12.2% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 12.9% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between table games dealer and dealer duties and responsibilities

Table games dealer example responsibilities.

Manage and train personnel, manage firms' capital through complex derivative transactions
Deal a variety of casino games including roulette, craps, black jack, mini-baccarat, and carnival games.
Maintain excellent customer service while accurately using mental math.
Apply mathematics to determine house and customer percentages paid.
Interact closely with customers, coworkers, and supervisors while dealing casino games such as blackjack and craps.
Position require exceptional math skills and concluding problems quickly and efficiently.

Dealer example responsibilities.

Manage and train personnel, manage firms' capital through complex derivative transactions
Demonstrate manual and visual dexterity to complete the shuffle, delivery and pick up of playing cards to each player.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills to deal with irate customers, general manual dexterity and ability to perform simple mathematical calculations quickly.
Entertain guest while dealing casino table games like, blackjack, pai gao , 3 card, ext.
stud, let-it-ride, texas holdem.
Work in a team structure to deal blackjack in accordance to rules and regulations.

Table games dealer vs dealer skills

Common table games dealer skills

Guest Service, 11%
Dexterity, 10%
Excellent Interpersonal, 9%
Math, 9%
Excellent Guest, 8%
Departmental Policies, 8%

Common dealer skills

Guest Service, 17%
Math, 8%
Exceptional Guest, 8%
Work Ethic, 7%
Excellent Interpersonal, 6%
Dexterity, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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