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Casino Dealer Schools

For many entering this profession, the route to success will include a stop at the local dealer school. These schools employ instructors who are licensed to teach gaming procedures to aspiring dealers.

Enrollees usually choose one or two games to specialize in, learning the particulars of that game from the instructors and practicing with class members. Most schools offer flexible schedules, with day and evening classes. Admission requirements are also similar, with classes running from approximately four weeks for poker to about twelve weeks for craps. The better schools will have aggressive job placement services and offer tuition assistance or accept financial aid. Costs vary depending on the length of the class and game procedures being taught. Be prepared to spend anywhere from $500 for a short session on blackjack dealing to $2,000 or more for extensive craps training. In Nevada enrollees must be at least 21 years old by the date they are scheduled to graduate from the dealer school. (You must be 21 or older to work in Nevada's casinos.) These guidelines are similar for New Jersey dealing schools, since you must be 21 or older to work in Atlantic City casinos.

Courses typically cover all aspects of dealing. Students learn how to handle cards and other game equipment, how to take bets, and specific rules of the game. Most schools create an atmosphere similar to what you would find in a real casino, using authentic tables, chips, and other professional equipment. Some will even simulate high-stress situations with lights, noise, and perhaps the instructor even acting as an overly abrasive player. Upon completion of the class, students should have gained sufficient knowledge and skills to be employed in a casino.

The following is a list of professional dealing schools in or near some of the main gaming areas in the country. This list was verified as accurate at the time it was published; however, occasionally dealer schools will change names, phone numbers, move, or even go out of business due to poor management.

For more information on classes provided and their costs, contact the schools listed below directly or look in your local phone book under "schools/vocational training" for ones in your area. You may find additional schools have recently opened as well because of the current expansion of this industry. Remember, casinos do not require that you attend a private dealer school. Hiring managers only need to know that you are capable of dealing in a professional manner.

For more information on the schools and services listed below, contact the institution directly.

    California

    California Dealer School
    Phone:     (626) 570-8928
    Website: www.californiadealerschool.com

    Casino by Fitz Poker School
    Phone:     (310) 640-9708

    Casino College of Los Angeles
    Phone:     (213) 380-9400
    Website: www.losangelescasinoschool.com

    Casino Dealer College
    Phone:     (888) 28-POKER
    Website: www.casinodealercollege.com/
    Notes: Many locations, including Phoenix, Fresno, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles. See website for more information.

    Casino Dealers Academy
    Phone:     (858) 292-7190

    Casino Gaming Institute
    Phone:     (609) 646-5122
    Website: www.casinogaminginst.com

    Jack Black Casino Dealer Schools
    Phone:     (626) 968-3121 and (909) 877-5678
    Website: www.jackblackonline.com

    Mt. View National Bartenders School and Casino College
    Phone:     (650) 968-9933, (800) 556-6499
    Website: www.ideal21.com

    National Bartenders School and Casino College
    Phone:     (800) 556-6499
    Website: www.casinoandbarschool.com

    National Bartenders and Casino Dealers
    Phone:     (619) 591-4300

    National School
    Phone:     (619) 461-2800
    Website: www.nationalschools.com
    Notes: Culinary training with some casino chef placements.

    Quality College (Casino Gaming Seminar)
    Phone:     (559) 497-5050

    San Diego Dealer School
    Phone:     951-757-6411 or 888-1-DEAL IT
    Website: www.sandiegodealerschool.com

    The Casino Institute
    Phone:     (619) 741-2200
    Locations: San Diego and El Cajon
    Website: www.thecasinoinstitute.com

    Colorado

    Casino Dealer School of Colorado
    Phone:     (303) 937-6229

    Personalized Casino Instruction
    Phone:     (720) 299-3873
    Notes: Personalized teaching for $20/hour.

    Florida

    Casino Career Institute
    Phone:     (561) 596-2188
    Website: www.floridacasinocareers.com

    Casino Dealer's Academy
    Phone:     (954) 587-7373
    Website: www.casinodealersacademy.com

    Pinnacle Gaming
    Phone:     (954) 966-5056
    Website: www.pgidice.com

    Professional Dealer and Player Schools
    Phone:     (904) 317-6537 or (877) 765-3711
    Website: www.professionaldealerschol.com

    Real Deal Poker Academy
    Phone:     (727) 576-9480
    Website: www.realdealpokeracademy.com

    Louisiana

    Crescent City School of Gaming & Bartending
    Phone:     (504) 822-3362
    Website: www.dealingschool.com
    Notes: Locations in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Tunica, and Gulfport.

    Michigan

    Casinos Wild, Inc.
    Phone:     (313) 274-2850
    Website: www.casinoswild.com

    Missisippi

    Casino College Dealer Training School
    Phone:     (662) 363-3300
    Website: www.casinocollege.net

    Crescent City School of Gaming
    Phone: Gulfport,     (228) 822-2444, Tunica, (662) 363-9999
    Website: www.dealingschool.com

    EZ Learn Casino Training
    Phone:     (228) 396-2103

    Nevada

    A+ Institute of Gaming
    Phone:     (702) 650-3043

    Casino Creations
    Phone:     (702) 871-1299
    Website: www.casinocreations.com

    CT Dealer School
    Phone:     (775) 287-5159

    Community College of Southern Nevada
    Phone:     (702) 651-4533
    Website: www.csn.edu

    Crescent City School of Gaving and Bartending
    Phone:     (702) 458-9910
    Website: www.dealingschool.com

    Let's Make A Dealer
    Phone:     (702) 456-3325
    Website: www.letsmakeadealer.com

    Nick Kallos' Casino Gaming School of Nevada
    Phone:     (702) 893-1788
    Website: www.learntodeal.com

    Reno Tahoe Job Training Academy
    Phone:     (775) 329-5665

    A PCI Dealer School
    Phone:     (702) 877-4724
    Website: www.pcidealerschool.com

    New Jersey (Atlantic City area)

    Boardwalk and Marina Casino Dealers School
    Phone:     (609) 344-1986

    Casino Careers Institute
    Phone:     (609) 343-4848
    Website: www.atlantic.edu/conted/

    Casino Gaming Institute
    Phone:     (609) 646-5122
    Website: www.casinogaminginst.com

    English Creek Dealer Academy
    Phone:     (609) 383-2444

    New Mexico

    Casino Dealer School
    Phone:     (505) 830-2696
    Website: www.casinodealerschool.net

    New York

    Niagara Gaming Academy
    Phone:     (716) 510-1090
    Website: www.nycasinoschool.com

    Washington

    Ace In the Hole Casino School
    Phone:     (360) 395-8055 or (800) 877-9729
    Website: www.casinodealerschool101.com

    Pacific Casino Training, Inc.
    Phone:     (425) 398-1020
    Website: www.pacificcasinotraining.com

    Seattle Gaming Academy
    Phone:     (206) 781-8700
    Website: www.seattlegamingacademy.com

    Vancouver Casino Dealer School
    Phone:     (360) 906-1579
    Website: http://vcdschool.com