CASINO DEALER SCHOOLSFor 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 Fitz Dealer School, (310) 640-9708
Casino College, (213) 380-9400
Casino Dealer College, (916) 366 3589
Casino Dealers Academy, (858) 292-7190
Custom Casino Academy, (714) 263 5241
Dealers Choice Professional School of Gaming, (951) 699-1066
Jack Black Casino Dealer Schools, (626) 968-3121 and (909) 877-5678
Mt. View National Bartenders School and Casino College, (650) 968-9933, (800) 556-6499
National Bartenders and Casino Dealers, (619) 591-4300
North County Dealer School, (760) 432-9622
National School, (619) 461-2800
Quality College (Casino Gaming Seminar), (559) 497-5050 or (800) 542-2225
San Diego Dealer School, (619) 390-2931
San Diego Gaming Academy, (619) 820-4060
San Francisco National Bartenders School and Casino College, (415) 677-9777 or (800) 556-6499
South Bay Casino Dealers School, (310) 675-9499
The Casino College, (916) 366-3589
West Coast Dealing Academy, (619) 741-2200 Colorado Club Casino Denver, (303) 296-4770
Personalized Casino Instruction, (720) 299-3873
Gold Camp College, (719) 689-0551
Casino Dealer School of Colorado, (303) 937-6229 Florida Academy of Professional Poker Dealers, (561) 965-5454
Casino Careers Institute, (561) 596-2188
Casino Dealer's Academy, (954) 432-8799
National Bartender, Casino Games and Hospitality Schools, (239) 334-6300, (239) 949-8665
Pinnacle Gaming Institute, (954) 966-5056
Professional Dealer and Player Schools, (904) 317-6537 or (877) 765-3711
Real Deal Poker Academy, (727) 576-9480 Louisiana Academy of Casino Dealing, (504) 467-8210 Michigan Casinos Wild Inc, (313) 392-9440
Casinos Wild Inc Professional Gaming Academy, (313) 291-4901 Missisippi Crescent School of Gaming, (228) 822-2444
EZ Learn Casino training, (228) 396-2103 Nevada A+ Institute of Gaming, (702) 650-0002)
Academy of Casino Careers, (changed to CT Dealer School), (775) 287-5159
American School of Dealing, (702) 270-2052
Nick Kallos' Casino Gaming School of Nevada, (702) 893-1788
Community College of Southern Nevada, (702) 651-4533
Crescent School of Dealing, (702) 458-9910
Dealers Training Center, (702) 547-1171
Las Vegas Gaming & Technical School, (702) 733-3030
Las Vegas School of Dealing, (702) 368-1717
Let's Make A Dealer, (702) 456-3325
National Academy for Casino Dealers, (702) 735-4884
Reno Tahoe Dealer Academy and Bartending School, (775) 329-5665
The Poker Academy, (702) 45- POKER
Vegas Careers School, (702) 792-6299, Admissions: (702) 477-7744
Vegas Dealing School, (702) 792-6299
A PCI Dealer School (702) 877-4724
Aces Full Academy (702) 369-1194; acefullacademy@aol.com New Hampshire Ace of Hearts Dealer Training School, (603) 821-1017 New Jersey (Atlantic City area) Boardwalk and Marina Casino Dealers School, (609) 344-1986
Professional Dealers School (609) 272-0760
Casino Careers Institute (609) 343-4848 New Mexico
Casino Dealer School, (505) 830-2696
Mountain Gaming Academy, (505) 464-2082
West Side Gaming, (505) 994-0973 New York Casino Career Training Center, Buffalo, (716) 874-4700
Casino Dealing School of Rochester, (585) 334-2121
Chan Academy.Net, (716) 250-7770 Oregon Area 52 Dealing School, (514) 217-1493 Washington Ace In the Hole Casino School, (360) 395-8055 or (800) 877-9729
Blackjack Academy, (206) 988-5018
Pacific Casino Training, Inc, (425) 398-1020
Seattle Gaming Academy, (206) 781-8700
Vancouver Casino Dealer School, (360) 906-1579
Vegas Gaming School, (206) 779-3838
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