64321 – Casino workers
Lead statement
Casino workers operate gaming tables, assist patrons using slot machines, accept keno wagers, pay out winning bets and jackpots and collect losing bets.
Main duties
- Operate gaming tables and games such as roulette, blackjack, keno, baccarat and poker
- Monitor and assist patrons using slot machines
- Explain rules of games to patrons and ensure that rules are followed
- Accept keno wagers and issue computerized tickets for selection
- Determine winners or announce winning numbers
- Calculate and pay out winning bets and jackpots, collect losing bets and maintain related reports
- Replenish and reset slot machines
- May perform minor adjustments or repairs to slot machines.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided for gaming table dealers.
- Security clearance is required for all casino workers.
- Casino gaming licences are usually required for all casino employees.
Example job titles
baccarat croupier · blackjack croupier · keno writer · keno dealer · roulette croupier · gambling table operator · twenty-one croupier · croupier · croupier - casino · gaming table operator - casino · pai gow croupier · pai gow poker croupier · pai gow domino croupier · sic bo croupier · poker croupier · super pan 9 croupier · casino dealer · casino runner · casino slot machine attendant · keno runner - casino · counting attendant - casino · gaming table dealer · guest service representative - casino · count room attendant - casino
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.00 | $23.00 | $32.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $20.38 | $31.02 |
| New Brunswick | $18.26 | $23.98 | $31.08 |
| Quebec | $21.25 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.93 | $30.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $17.00 | $27.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.50 | $22.00 | $25.00 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $20.00 | $23.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $24.00 | $28.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.