How To Start a Casino Career in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known as the ‘adult’s playground’ not only of North America but of the world. It’s renowned for its dazzling strip, high-class entertainment and, of course, the gambling that funded it all. Many millions travel to this amazing city looking to strike it rich with a big win every year. For others though, it’s a way of life and that means earning a living in the city which chews people up and spits them out. So what are your best options when considering a career move and heading out to Vegas permanently?
Croupier
Croupiers are emblematic of the Vegas lifestyle and the casino floor generally. Becoming a croupier can take up to three months of full time training but really takes a lifetime to master. The casinos trust the croupiers to run their games smoothly. This means having a mind as sharp as a tack so as to be in control of the game as well as physical dexterity so that cards can be dealt properly and quickly. The croupier is always in control so needs to be level-headed and most importantly trustworthy. If a casino takes you on as a croupier you can look forward to a longer-term employment if you’re good, as casinos don’t want to let the best croupiers leave.
Bar Staff
It’s no secret that casinos like to keep their gamers ‘topped up’ with plenty of complimentary drinks and they need a vast army of bar staff to help cope with the demand. As you can imagine, Vegas has a wide variety of casinos each with its own theme but good bar staff are wanted everywhere. If you’re a polite and efficient people person, you may just love slinging suds behind the bar of one of Vegas’ many casinos. You’ll get the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people from every walk of life and the best bit is you can make a bundle in collecting their tips! Smile!
Professional Gambler
No doubt, this is the riskiest way to make your living in Las Vegas but it is the career path that many who travel to Vegas dream of. Millions of people try their luck in Vegas, hoping to win big and live the rest of their life in luxury but very few make it. If you have the proven skill to be a professional gambler, you may well know it already but luck happens to the best of us and a good winning streak could (in theory!) last a lifetime. Be prepared to hit rock bottom if you end up hitting snake eyes though- the best pro gamblers know when to quit and know how much they can afford to lose.
If these careers aren’t for you and you don’t fancy the trip to Las Vegas head over to Golden Palace Casino for some fun in the comfort of your own home or from their mobile app on the go.