Occupation Summary

Gambling Dealers

O*NET 39-3011.00

Description:

Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.

Annual Wages:
$25,092.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 12.04%.
Education Level:
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
  2. Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
  3. Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
  4. Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
  5. Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
  6. Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
  7. Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
  8. Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
  9. Open and close cash floats and game tables.
  10. Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
  11. Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
  12. Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
  13. Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
  14. Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.
  15. Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
  16. Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.
  17. Seat patrons at gaming tables.
  18. Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  19. Train new dealers.
  20. Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.
  21. Greet customers and make them feel welcome.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Gambling Dealers employed Annual Growth Rate
Traveler accommodation 39 0.39
Gambling industries 26 -1.46
Spectator sports 2 0.74


Labor Market Information


2025 Statewide median hourly wage $12.06
2025 National median hourly wage $16.50
2024 National employment 88,700
2024 Texas employment 573
Texas projected employment by 2034 642
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2034 105




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
84.60%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
77.20%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
65.40%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
57.20%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
55.40%
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
55.00%
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
54.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
45.40%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
43.60%
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
40.60%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
67.60%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
67.60%
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
62.40%
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
62.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
60.00%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
60.00%
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
57.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
55.00%
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
55.00%
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
52.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75.00%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75.00%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
70.00%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
70.00%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
67.60%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
65.00%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
62.40%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.40%
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
62.40%
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
60.00%


  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
    -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
    -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Handling and Moving Objects
    -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Other Activities


  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

No certifications found.


Tools

Card tables: Poker tables; Baccarat tables; Blackjack tables; Craps tables;

Cash or ticket boxes: Imprest banks; Table game drop boxes; Table banks;

Coin banks: Table chip trays;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Dice: Dice;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Playing cards: Playing cards;

Roulette wheels: Roulette wheels;

Table gambling management systems: Player tracking system software; Progressive Gaming Chip Inventory System; Table game management system software; Tangam Gaming TableEye21; Tangam Gaming TableEyeBacc;


Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software: Apache Spark;

Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Slack;

Data base management system software: Apache Hadoop;

Electronic mail software: Email software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Gambling Dealers include:
  • 39-3091.00 Amusement and Recreation Attendants
  • 41-2011.00 Cashiers
  • 39-1013.00 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
  • 39-3012.00 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
  • 43-3041.00 Gambling Cage Workers
  • 41-2012.00 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
  • 11-9071.00 Gambling Managers
  • 33-9031.00 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
  • 41-2031.00 Retail Salespersons
  • 43-3071.00 Tellers

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.