Education · 1 of 4
The path
Weeks, not years. The gate is a background check, not an exam.
- 1
High school diploma
Grade 12
Most casinos want one. Fast, accurate mental math matters more than your marks.
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Be old enough
Age requirement
You must be of legal gambling age in your province, which is 19 in most of Canada and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec.
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Dealer training
4 to 12 weeks
A few weeks per game learning the procedure, the payouts and the hand movements. Many casinos run their own school and hire the people who pass.
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Registration and background check
Weeks to a few months
In most provinces you register with the provincial gaming regulator, in Ontario as a gaming assistant with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The check looks at your character, honesty and financial history.
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Add games, then move up
Year 1 onward
Roulette, baccarat, craps and poker each add to what you can deal. After a few years you can go to pit supervisor, then floor management or surveillance.