A Beginner's Guide to Getting Your First Job
• By Daniel Odeyemi and Heather Ferris
Casinos often employ qualified individuals to ensure the smooth running of their services. Nevertheless, opportunities are made available for those with little to no experience but are passionate about the industry.
If one of your goals is to become a casino dealer but you have no relevant background, there is a way to achieve it. Some casinos in Las Vegas hire break-in dealers. They enlist, train, and assign you the role of a dealer in their establishment if you demonstrate the needed qualities.
In this article, we will highlight casinos hiring break-in dealers, their requirements, and practical tips to pass your audition process.
Becoming a Break-in Dealer
The primary prerequisites for becoming a break-in dealer are your readiness to master the craft, the right attitude, and basic competency during your audition.
A break-in house(casino) offers intending dealers a chance to learn on the job. They either train you on-site or send you to the closest school to learn the required skills, such as chip handling, game control, and guest interaction. As you gain relevant experience over time, you move up to specialty game rooms.
Las Vegas Casinos Hiring Break-In Dealers
We have compiled a list of 24 Las Vegas casinos employing break-in dealers, each with varying recruitment preferences. We've also included contact info so you can reach out directly.
Poker Dealers
The following establishments will hire poker dealers without experience, as long as you pass the audition:
| Casino Name | Phone Number | Poker Break-In Dealers |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Station | 702-862-3154 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| South Point | 702-796-7111 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Santa Fe Station | 702-658-4900 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Resorts World | 702-676-7000 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Skyline Casino | 702-565-9116 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Westgate | 702-732-5111 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Red Rock | 702-797-7777 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
Zero Experience: Audition Required
The following establishments will hire you without experience, as long as you pass the audition:
| Casino Name | Phone Number | Table Games Break-In Dealers |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Station | 702-862-3154 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| South Point | 702-796-7111 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Ellis Island | 702-733-8901 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Fremont | 702-385-3232 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Gold Coast | 702-367-7111 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Plaza | 800-634-6575 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Sahara | 702-761-7000 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Silver Sevens | 702-733-7000 | No experience required. Personality-based hiring. Dealers assisted stadium games. |
| Silverton | 702-263-7777 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| The Strat | 800-998-6937 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Suncoast | 702-636-7111 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Tuscany | 702-893-8933 | No experience required, must pass the audition |
| Santa Fe Station | 702-658-4900 | Must know at least three key table games and must pass the audition |
Training-Focused Casinos
These casinos will hire you after training. However, if you are outstanding during the audition, you can get started earlier.
| Casino Name | Phone Number | Table Games Break-In Dealers |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Queens | 702-385-4011 | 6 months of training and full game knowledge preferred. However, they can hire you if you pass their audition |
| Binions | 702-382-1600 | Casino training school graduate wanted, but welcomes zero experience with an audition passed |
| Circus Circus | 702-734-0410 | No experience required. Offers free training, but the school operations are in doubt. |
| Sam's Town | 702-456-7777 | Prefers training/school, but will hire if you pass an audition |
Casinos That Require Minimum 3-8 Months of Experience
The casinos below require that break-in dealers have at least three to eight months of work experience.
| Casino Name | Phone Number | Table Games Break-In Dealers |
|---|---|---|
| El Cortez | 702-385-5200 | Minimum 6 months of experience |
| Excalibur | 702-597-7777 | Minimum 3 months of work experience. Interview only, no audition |
| Main Street Station | 702-387-1896 | Minimum 6 months of experience |
| Resorts World | 702-676-7000 | Minimum 6 months of experience. However, an internal transfer to the table games department is possible if you have been to a dealer school. |
| Sunset Station | 702-547-7777 | Minimum 3 months of experience, and you must pass the audition |
| Skyline Casino | 702-565-9116 | Dealing school or casino experience required, and must pass an audition |
| Westgate | 702-732-5111 | Minimum 6 months of experience |
| California | 702-385-1222 | Minimum 8 months of experience |
Casinos That Require Minimum 1-4 Years of Experience
The casinos below require that break-in dealers have at least 1 to 4 years of work experience.
| Casino Name | Phone Number | Table Games Break-In Dealers |
|---|---|---|
| Palace Station | 702-367-2411 | Minimum 3-4 years of experience, but Palace may hire break-ins who pass the audition |
| Red Rock | 702-797-7777 | Minimum 1-3 years of experience |
| Rio | 702-777-7777 | Minimum 1 year of experience |
| Green Valley Ranch | 702-617-7777 | Minimum 2-3 years of experience |
| Orleans | 702-365-7111 | Minimum 2 years of experience |
How to Apply and Prepare for a Casino Break-In Dealer Audition
Apply and prepare for a break-In dealer audition following these steps:
Draft Your List of Preference Casinos
Create a list of your preferred casinos you would like to work as a break-in dealer, from most preferred (number 1) to least preferred (number 10). Afterwards, begin your application and audition from number 10 upward.
Doing this allows you to learn from any mistakes made along the way and build confidence before you reach your most preferred casino.
Walk-In Approach
Follow up on your application by physically appearing at the casino as soon as possible. If allowed, request an audition from the shift manager. This further highlights your interest in the role.
Dress for the Occasion
First impressions matter. Tailor your dressing to the role on your first appearance:
- Black pants
- A white, long-sleeve, collared shirt
- Black shoes
- Black tie (optional)
Tips for Passing Break-In Dealer Auditions
Here are five tips on how to pass a break-in dealer audition:
- Read about the games dealers handle, such as blackjack, baccarat, poker, etc.
- Get yourself ready through daily rehearsal and watch relevant videos.
- Learn about customer handling.
- During the audition, be punctual, smile, and stay calm.
- After each audition, always seek and learn from feedback to improve yourself.