So you’re thinking of taking your poker game to the next level? In the realm of poker kings and queens, few positions hold more esteem than that of a poker dealer. The best part of dealing from live-dealer casinos or traditional Vegas-style casinos is that you never have to place a bet. That means you’re already winning – by salary or by gratuity. But money is a small part of the motivation for becoming a professional poker dealer. Players who enjoy Texas Hold’em, Razz, Omaha Hi-Lo and Stud games are connected by the creed that is shared by poker purists the world over. It’s the game and all its rollicking entertainment that has players coming back for more.

Professionalism Beyond Compare

Poker dealers rank among the most skilled dealers in a casino. The poker tables enjoy as much action as the craps tables, the roulette tables and the blackjack tables. Poker fans wanting to become poker dealers will find there are more colleges and gaming schools than they can shake a stick at. Multiple poker dealer training programs abound. And many of these poker schools will even provide players with advice on finding employment at casinos, gaming resorts and even cruise ships. These companies will often post personal online profiles, inclusive of an applicant’s video audition, to showcase a graduate’s skills to potential employers.

Choosing to Become a Poker Dealer

Once you’ve made the decision to become a poker dealer, a world of opportunity awaits you. But poker dealers need to possess multiple skills, characteristic and habits – all of which are essential to successfully nailing this career option. Dealers need to be polite, sensitive to a player’s requests, firm in delivering the action and taking the bets, numerate and able to calculate betting decisions, payouts and odds rapidly. Most importantly poker dealers need to be clear of a criminal record. Dealers wishing to work at Las Vegas or Atlantic City casinos will need to be registered via Gambling Authorities too. Players wishing to become dealers in the UK will need to contact the British Casino Association. And when all has been said and done, the world is your oyster!