Our courses are ideal for graduates and people aged 18yrs or older who may be considering their first employment options or a change of career and who are looking for something different outside the normal 9-5 world of work.
The wonderful thing about being a croupier is that there’s no previous experience necessary to learn the skills and become proficient.
Poker Dealer Training Courses In The UK Learning to deal poker can open the doors to exciting opportunities in the UK and abroad. Dealing poker can be a very lucractive income and normally you will be paid in cash the same day. 'A croupier or dealer is someone appointed at a gambling table to assist in the conduct of the game, especially in the distribution of bets and payouts. Croupiers are typically employed by casinos.' After completing our course, you will be able to apply for jobs not only in one of 140 casinos in the UK but also Malta, Gibraltar, Cyprus.
Once trained as a croupier, you will open yourself up to job opportunities in clubs and casinos or Poker Tours all around the world. If you’re planning on travelling, or living overseas for any period of time, your skills as a Croupier will equip you for well-paid employment during your travels. Casinos can be found in many countries throughout Europe, 500 of which are located in France, Germany and the United Kingdom alone. There are 1,500 casinos across the USA. Macau has become five times larger than Las Vegas, creating 45,000 casino-related jobs since 2006 and new casinos are opening regularly in Australia.
You could even work on a holiday cruise ship and get paid to travel to some of the most exotic and beautiful locations on the planet. 95% of all cruise lines launched since 2005 have resort-style casino facilities, and some cruises are specifically aimed towards gaming.
At the end of our course you will receive a certificate of competence and will then be fully equipped to start work in a casino. Our Poker Instructor
All our Poker Dealer training Courses are designed and run by Nick O'Hara who has come through the poker industry as a Dealer, Floor Person, and Tournament Director on some of the largest Poker events in Ireland, UK and Europe. Through his years of experience, Nick has seen it all and understands all aspects that make up the perfect poker experience for Players, Staff and promoters.
Below is a list of Courses. (Click on any course for full details.)
Traditionaly, casinos seek a balance between female and male employees, so the career is equally suitable for both women and men. There are, however, certain qualities that are needed to become a good croupier. These are:
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To have a good overall appearance / grooming
To be reasonably good at mental arithmetic
To be able to distinguish colours
To have a reasonable degree of manual dexterity
To have the ability to interact well with different types of people in different situations
A watchful eye to monitor the activities at the table and surrounding areas
Good communication skills
Logical thinking and reasoning skills
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Working as a croupier demands accuracy, discipline, calmness and discretion. You will find that these skills are developed whilst you are training. A participant’s personal strengths/weaknesses will be identified and at the end of the course you will have obtained all the technical skills and mental attributes needed to undertake the role of croupier, providing that you have the motivation to succeed.