Five thousand years of dice, from a Mesopotamian palace to a coffee shop in Athens, and one small cube that turned a parlor game into a sport.
Isolated and independent, with more responsibility than most people realize, and in some casinos, a decision you cannot walk back.
Why stressed dealers cost the casino money, and what happens when management forgets that.
The part of the job they do not teach you in training, and the part that determines whether your team performs.
A thousand year history of 52 small rectangles, one of which could get you hanged.
Three years on land, then one contract at sea that taught me more than the years before put together.
You don't need special skills to become a dealer. Practice at home and a few cheap tools will take you most of the way there.
Macau generates more casino revenue than the entire Las Vegas Strip, more than twice as much. Understanding the Asian gaming market means starting there, and then understanding why the rest of the region is rapidly catching up.
Canada sits between the European and American casino models, government run operations with large, well resourced properties and a player culture that draws from both traditions.
The largest casino market in the world operates on a state by state basis, produces over $70 billion in annual revenue, and runs on a philosophy of entertainment that is different from the European model.
Not a comprehensive directory, a practical guide to the casino landscape across Europe and what it means for casino professionals deciding where to send their CV.
Seven licensed casinos, all operated under Casinos Austria International, and one of the better employment packages available in European land based gaming. Worth knowing about.
Holland Casino is the only licensed casino operator in the Netherlands, a state owned company with strong employment conditions, and a hiring structure that experienced professionals need to understand before they commit three years to it.
Working in a poker room is a different job from dealing casino games, and understanding that difference before you walk in is the most important preparation you can do.
Walking into the hiring process unprepared is one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. Here is how it typically works and what you should be paying attention to along the way.
Why some supervisors struggle, how to spot the difference between incompetence and arrogance, and what it costs everyone when the wrong person is running the floor.
The procedures feel like obstacles until the day you realise they were protecting you all along.
The real threat to a casino isn't a card counter or a cheat team. It's the player who doesn't care if they lose, as long as the money comes out clean.
Inflating your CV in this industry doesn't just risk the job. It undermines every raise and promotion conversation you'll ever have with that employer.
Handing over your previous employer's contact details for a reference check seems routine. In this industry, it can quietly close doors you didn't know you still had open.
A practical guide to protecting your career, your reputation, and your peace of mind when the rug gets pulled.
Before you invest your savings in a 'guaranteed' job offer, read this. Casino recruitment scams are sophisticated, widespread, and entirely preventable if you know what to look for.
There is no universal answer, but understanding the real differences between the two approaches will help you make the right choice for where you are right now.
Quieter than the pit, more independent than most roles on the floor, and with a faster track to management than many dealers realize.
