Employee Perks
Many casino employees, especially those who run the games on the floor, enjoy more than just their regular paycheck. Like many jobs in the service and resort industries, casino employees can take advantage of a number of rewards and perquisites that can add significant value to their standard wages. Our online guide to casino industry jobs will highlight some of these hidden treasures.
Just like with any specialized skill, casino floor staffers require specific training for their jobs. In the case of dealers or other workers who manage table games, they must have a good working knowledge of each game. Many of these workers get their training on the job. Not only do they learn about fun and exciting games, they get paid while they learn.
With the expansion of the casino industry throughout the country, and with more gaming facilities under construction every day, established casinos will offer lucrative benefits to keep their experienced staff happy, as well as to attract new workers to the company. Some firms offer full medical, dental and vision insurance, along with retirement benefits, and reimbursement for continuing education.
For casino floor workers, their main source of income does not come in an envelope or in the form of a check. Tips (or “tokes”) are the lifeblood of a casino worker. Depending on the game, the stakes and the players, dealers can make hundreds of dollars in tips per shift. If the dealer can create an enjoyable atmosphere at their table, the players will often tip them just on the entertainment value they provide, win or lose.
One of the leading perks that come with the job is the fun and festive atmosphere of the casino floor. Dealers get to play a game, meet interesting people from all over the world, and have a great time while they work. How many office workers can say that about their jobs?
