Job description Croupier near Kingston (ON)

Find out what work is like for a croupier in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Casino workers (NOC 64321).

Casino workers

Description

Casino workers operate gaming tables, assist patrons using slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets. They are employed by casinos.

Work week duration

Casino workers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Casino workers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Operate gaming tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker
  • Monitor and assist patrons using slot machines
  • Explain rules of games to patrons and ensure that rules are followed
  • Accept keno wagers and issue computerized tickets for selection
  • Determine winners or announce winning numbers
  • Calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots, collect losing bets and maintain related reports
  • Replenish and reset slot machines
  • May perform minor adjustments or repairs to slot machines.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Making repetitive motions
  • Walking and running
  • Bending or twisting the body

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Casino workers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Casinos

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Extremely bright or inadequate lighting
  • Sound and noise

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Close (at arm’s length)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 64321), and a list of similar occupations:

  • croupier
  • keno runner - casino
  • keno writer

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Casino workers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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