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Croupiers run the games in casinos and make sure the games take place in a fair and friendly manner.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
Your day-to-day duties might include:
setting up the betting table before a game begins; welcoming new players to the table; checking that all chips are placed on the table before the start of play; collecting chips from losing bets; making mental calculations of payouts to winners
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work at a casino.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a Level 2 Diploma in Gambling Operations. This can teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need for this job.
You'll usually need:
You can apply to a casino company for a job as a trainee croupier, where you'll receive on-the-job training.
There are no formal requirements, but it will help if you have at least 3 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. Experience in customer service and handling money will also be useful.
At your interview you may have to pass a maths test to check that you can do mental calculations, along with a test of your manual dexterity.
When you finish your training your employer will apply for your licence.
You may also be able to complete a Level 2 (NVQ) Diploma in Gambling Operations while working.
If you search online you can find private training providers who offer croupier training courses. Be sure to do your research to make sure the training is right for you.
You'll need to:
You can find out more about becoming a croupier from the Hospitality Guild.
With experience you could progress to inspector or pit boss, and then on to manager.
You could also work on a cruise ship or overseas.