Working at Tioga Downs Casino

Pros: The Co-workers are all amazing people.

The majority of jobs are part time (no benefits) with way below market/living wages. A casino should not be paying minimum wage. You will make more at Walmart. Tips are terrible for employees who depend on them, what tips you do get are claimed by the company to cover $5/hour of your minimum wage. Management has no clue what they are doing. No guidance whatsoever. Understaffed on purpose. You're doing the work of 3 people for minimal wages.

They pay really well for the area. There are several departments and opportunities for growth.

It's fast, loud, and it can be difficult to work with guests who have had too much to drink.

discounts on everything at the casino (except Dunkin/fin & pho)

I believe they are very personable. Directors often help members of the staff. We even have an employee assistance fund for employees experiencing hardship.

It varies by department

If you have the qualifications and your application is put together, they will teach you the things you don't know. Also, they prefer people with charisma. This is the entertainment industry after all. So, be honest and confident.

It pays very well for the area

It is extremely diverse. You probably won't feel excluded.

The guests. Most of them are here to just enjoy themselves. I'm glad I get to be a part of the fun.