How to Deal Blackjack Like a Pro (Full Video)

[@jobosno]

I have no desire to be a dealer professionally but this was so fascinating I watched the whole thing. Definitely have increased respect for the dealers now that I've watched this - the way you're instructed not to stray from procedure even for mistakes reminds me a lot of some of the jobs I've had

[@bam5starchapman788]

Tuteete

[@mikego2611]

I don't want to become a dealer, but this video is so friendly and well explained that I watched it anyways. And it also helps me to understand better the game.

[@ASpaceFox]

My big takeaway from this is that dealers deserve a much better pay, I have a ton of respect for you guys now.

[@henri3446]

Why lmao

[@Bigwaterboi]

@Dodo I mean.... Let get serious here. This might take skill and practice but it isn't back breaking labor like being a roofer or a firefighter. The whole ideology of these professions in America is: Better service better tips. BTW I'm a server in NYC who made minimum wage plus 100 in tips a night pre-pandemic.

[@baseballbobby7090]

....they make pretty good money

[@gf6x3gkmfw38]

​@@Bigwaterboi yeah by that logic, no one who runs a business should be on above minimum wage then.

[@Imokay304]

​@@baseballbobby7090 how much

[@SC2Klepto]

I'm in dealer school now. Such a fun job! This video helped me a lot.

[@DarkLight753]

I got a job as a dealer with a casino in the UK after watching this. Awesome vid....Cheers!

[@VegasAces]

Congrats on getting a job! That's awesome! :) Thanks! Cheers!

[@DarkLight753]

Vegas Aces No, thank you Heather...never thought I'd be able to do it but you proved me wrong...thanks for the vids. and keep doing what your doing!

[@daniel117100]

+DarkLight753 is to good money?

[@vaddix9980]

How's the job going?

[@DarkLight753]

Sorry for late reply. YT isn't giving me notifications. Doing nicely thanks. As I said before, Heather's tips really helped in the interview part for me. Working my way up to Floor Manager.

[@albrix5]

This video definitely deserves more likes. Thank you for taking the time to do it, and the other videos, and FOR FREE! I had no idea how hard it is to deal and how easy it is to get fired over such little things. Thank you again for opening my eyes.

[@VegasAces]

Thank you! I'm working on my pai-gow video now and there's more content on my website www.vegas-aces.com It's not that easy to get fired. If the dealer makes sure to inform the floorman whenever they make mistakes then the dealer won't get in as much trouble. Usually you'll get a warning. If you've gotten multiple warnings for the same offense then the casino will give you a write up. And, of course, it depends on the casino. I was working at a hole in the wall where the casino manager wrote up a floorman for leaning on the podium because the casino manager didn't like the dude and was giving him a hard time.

[@camwestfall918]

Thanks for this. I’m in my first few weeks of dealing, and while I ask my floor most things I forgot in dealer school, this video was really useful for reminding me of stuff I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I forgot.

[@truepokerdealer]

This video is still amazing after 7 years. A huge thank you to you from the casino industry!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you so much Marc! That means a lot

[@truepokerdealer]

@@VegasAces :)

[@doug715]

I have loved this game since 1976, both as a player at real casinos, and as an informal dealer at an Elks Club. I was interviewed recently by a casino to be a blackjack dealer. Now I will be dealing part-time in my semi-retirement! This video helped to prepare me for the classes which start in 9 days. Thank you!

[@VegasAces]

Congrats on your new job! That's fantastic! If you have any questions or need any help feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@doug715]

About 10 hours of training so far. I knew there were a lot of subtle things I wasn't doing in my informal dealing! Thank you!

[@doug715]

Six weeks down and two to go of training. Total hours will be 160. Watching your video is a great review before my "audition" tomorrow (by a casino person, not for real customers).

[@doug715]

Hi Heather, been on the floor for about 6 weeks now. Still making some bonehead mistakes, especially not calling out "Pay or take table max", but the supervisors seem to like my level and customer service overall. My lack of speed is another sticky issue. Some bosses say, "Deal carefully and accurately.... the speed will come", whereas others seem to regard speed as a given even with a new dealer. I was scolded for slowness after my first 20 minutes on the floor, which I thought was ridiculous.

[@veeaxis3892]

I just applied for a job as a dealer. Crazy to think, but just a week ago I had little to no experience, as I had only played the game once at a bar. I cannot express enough how thankful I am for this detailed guide, it has been less than a week and I've already learnt a lot! Thank you Heather! :)

[@VegasAces]

Awesome! Break a leg! Let me know how it goes. And if you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll help you out. 😀 I'm here for ya!

[@veeaxis3892]

@@VegasAces I got invited to an interview but sadly I didn't get job this time. The worst part in all of this is that I don't feel like I was given a chance, the recruiter didn't ask me any questions, nor did she let me talk about myself. She just provided information about the scheduling and some of the standard procedures at the break-in house, which in turn made me assume that I'd already gotten the position ( I guess it doesn't help that it was my first ever job interview so I had no idea what to expect :/ ). I live in a small town across the pond and sadly there aren't a lot of opportunities for us who would like to work as dealers / croupiers. It is probably hard to come up with, but do you have any tips of what I should do? Thanks! :)

[@barnebyoconnell8176]

Have you become a dealer?

[@veeaxis3892]

@@barnebyoconnell8176 Wow this was a long time ago, I had completely forgotten about that I made this comment. But in case you're wondering: no, I dropped my aspirations when the pandemic happened and have since moved on to other things.

[@XBlaqKrowX]

​@@veeaxis3892good luck to your future endeavors!

[@markfrost4064]

As a new hire in the uk i am very grateful for all the advice, kind of daunting but you explained it so well I know I can get there. Will be donating from my first paycheque, cheers!

[@tiffanytran5420]

Very informative video. Thank you so much Heather 😍

[@uhohhotdog]

I went to a dealer school in maryland and this is about 99% the same as I learned

[@Its_Mannix]

Thank you so much for this video. It's concise and detailed, with bits of humour to break it up. It makes me wonder why dealers are only paid minimum wage considering how thorough they have to be with their procedures.

[@VegasAces]

Thanks!

[@tooproliific]

This is the best dealing video I have seen. Hopefully I pass my audition using these tactics instead of having to pay for dealer school. THnaks

[@VegasAces]

Break a leg at your audition! If you have any questions or need any help, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@tilasole3252]

15:36 excellent idea. Always have trouble with speed on this.

[@ivansoto9723]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Needed some extra study for my audition

[@Xtcid1]

You seem nice. I have been dealing for some 20 + years now. And well you gave a well informed definition of what things are on the blackjack game. Good luck in your endeavors

[@VegasAces]

Thanks!

[@amtraktraveler9118]

Need Ultimate Texas Hold'em Video.

[@atmatheprophet]

I'm volunteering to be Blackjack dealer for a friend's party and was a bit nervous on getting the entire process down right. Thank you for posting this, it is very helpful and I need much practice. I never realized how much goes into being a dealer Blackjack dealer.

[@remavas5470]

Any casino dealer must do much because of surveillance.

[@VegasAces]

Yes After you've practice the procedures at home, u can apply at any break-in house Break-in house means that the casino will hire people with no experience & train them how to deal Because you've never dealt before it'll be natural to be nervous & make mistakes your 1st time That's why it's a good idea to go to the casinos you DON'T want to work at 1st so that way when you audition at the casinos you DO want to work at you'll already have some experience behind a table & you won't be so nervous

[@wizardess_of_oz]

Can you name a few good break-in places, please? I've looked online at job ads for downtown, mostly, but even some of them want multi-game experience. Thanks

[@baseballbobby7090]

caesars ent lets me do without experience. i think their ad says they want it tho

[@CryoDrago]

Thank you for this video, I learned a lot! I start dealer school soon and I’m hoping to become a licensed dealer!

[@VegasAces]

Hi B. Griffin! Thank you! I think that is an excellent suggestion! I added the Table of Contents to the end of the Info section (since it is so large) and I put it in alphabetical order so it is easier to find the chapter you're looking for. The time codes are linked so all you need to do is click it and it will take you to that spot in the video.

[@joaopedrobarbosacoelho455]

I like the good cop and bad cop dynamics between the dealer and the flore man.

[@Sarah.Riedel]

Just applied to be a blackjack dealer in Atlantic City and this video has been invaluable! Thank you! ♠️

[@VegasAces]

I'm so glad it was helpful! If you have any questions or need any advice, feel free to email me at [e-mail]. We also have flashcards, articles and tools that will help you be a better dealer on our website: www.vegas-aces.com/flashcards/

[@VegasAces]

When you receive a tip, you tap it on the rack and then drop it in your toke box. Never drop your tip in the drop box because then it's not your tip anymore, it's the casino's money and there is no way of getting it back. So make sure to drop your tip in the toke box.

[@michaellindquist31]

Heather, I have been interested in what it takes to be a BJ dealer and this is by far the best video on the subject. I didn’t realize just how much you need to learn. I purchases a shoe, 6 decks of plastic cards and the same chips you use in the video and I’m practicing shuffling (difficult!) and cutting chips at home. I’m retired but learning this skill is lots of fun and enjoyable to play at home with friends.

[@VegasAces]

Sweet! Congrats on learning this new trade skill. If you need any help let me know. Email me at [e-mail] and I'll help you out. Or check out my website for other how-to articles and resources: www.vegas-aces.com

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

I’ve been dealing blackjack and holdem for my family since I was 10. I try to deal as much like a casino dealer as possible, and I’ve learned a lot from your videos! And my playing card collector self will tell you that those cards in this video are Copag Penguin cards- they don’t even make them anymore!

[@geos569]

Thank you, Heather for making this video! Your demonstration will help improve my game play with friends. It will further emulate the Vegas experience!

[@nrxavier12]

Thank you so much for these videos my shuffling has become a lot better and just the knowledge you know about casinos just helps A lot thank you so much ! I’m gonna continue watching your videos !

[@TalestoryJL]

I had a first training at CNE to become a Blackjack dealer, and these are what exactly I learned there xD I forgot to bring the manual that they gaveme so im watching this to help myself a little more so that I can get this sooner Thanks!

[@TalestoryJL]

10:25 Nice side note there I definitely learned tjatbfrom today's training - This is a way to prevent such suspiscious action that dealer may seem as if he or she is handing over any chips under the card

[@emmanuelrusso5251]

Thank you for your time and effort. This is such a great help; very detailed. You made valuable tips I wished I had learned when I started dealer school.

[@VegasAces]

+Emmanuel Russo Thanks! :) I'm glad it helped

[@adriangill4160]

awesome video, dealer school starts this July, thanks for the head start

[@juanmalone8053]

So basic, but very important. It's amazing how so much of these simple procedures have been lost, even in high end casinos.

[@bententareumenshort]

Gosh Darn, This video is awesome!!! Thank U Aces. I think you may inspire many vocational twists with your teaching skills! :)

[@VegasAces]

+BEN73N :-D Thanks for watching!

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

I love your videos! I recommended your videos to several of my friends, who are break-in dealers. I watched to go over dealing, because I haven't dealt in a little while, since my late husband passed away. You have been very helpful, to me. Thank you!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you so much for your kind words! :) I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and hopes are with you. Is it okay if I use your comment in my testimonials section?

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Vegas Aces .....by all means, Heather. You are welcome to use any comment I make. And thank you for your condolences on my loss. I still grieve....but God is with me, so I can smile through adversity. Btw, I love your smile! Keep up your awesome work. You have the best tutorials anywhere! Believe me.....I've looked. Thank you, again!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you !

[@VegasAces]

+Diane Morgan Can you please email me at [e-mail]

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Heather, I just sent you an email. I hope you are having a blessed year, so far!

[@acrophobe]

Great video, very thorough and informative

[@VegasAces]

Thanks!

[@royalshahvlogs]

Thanks for your advice it's very grateful to learn... blackjack ❤

[@pickalots]

Thanks Heather for this. Amazed I didn’t find it sooner.

[@mogulminded1764]

Great Video I'm a new dealer at MGM Grand Detroit

[@KamikazeKoscki]

I am going to dealer school in South Lake Tahoe. Thanks, this will help be feel more confident and professional.

[@jerseysclassiest199]

Thanks for the awesome video! I just want to host a blackjack night at home and be the dealer lol. This is super helpful!

[@VegasAces]

I'm glad it helped :) Thanks for watching!

[@deborahlittlefield7435]

I watched this entire video and although I do not want to learn how to become a dealer, I have learned a great deal on how to play the game and what is required to be in compliance when at a blackjack table . WOW! I hav

[@deborahlittlefield7435]

e the greatest respect for these individuals

[@WorldbreakerHulk1390]

I'm training for card magic so not the same thing but I really like your presentation. Very efficient and precise. I guess those are the watch words for a vegas dealer.

[@RussFoster]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Certainly a new level of respect for dealers. We play casino games with friends quite a bit. After this video I'm hoping to level up my at-home dealer skills.

[@VegasAces]

Thank you! If you need any help, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@justq17]

Thanks!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you so much!

[@Islandgirl2024]

This is the BEST tutorial video!! Thank you!! ❤

[@VegasAces]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@liamfisherTV]

thanks! watched the whole thing

[@brianlawler24]

Great job! That was a lot of work filming and editing. Thanks so much for providing this. I look forward to checking out some of your other videos.

[@VegasAces]

Thanks!

[@davidstone6]

Thanks so much for making this channel! It has been extremely helpful for me! 😊

[@someoneelse6934]

Thanks Heather. This vid was very helpful and well done. It is appreciated.

[@VegasAces]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@a4k88888888]

What a fantastic resource. Thank you for your hardwork and dedication.

[@Eric_Nguyen.]

Amazing explanation. As much as I want to try look like a professional Dealer, I just don't have the human nature of being one as I love interacting with others than just making hand motions, look at specific areas nonstop, and using specific phrases. I suppose I can be a Dealer if it's just a friendly game, but still, it feels risky because a simple mistake that you want to fix can easily get you fired. Once again, amazing explanation.

[@Zak-jt6nk]

i thought the same thing honestly but it's very fun dealing you don't necessarily have to be very professional to be a dealer, in a lot of casinos you can defiantly have fun with your customers. casinos expect dealers to make mistakes and they wont fire you for them unless you are making them very often it's more if you try to fix your mistake without letting your floor know you are likely to get fired.

[@adamhlj]

Ha. I was going through my "To Watch Later" videos, and apparently I have had this in my playlist since probably 2013 or 2014. And then I met you at Vidcon last year!! I should go through my videos more often. I hope you are having a blast this year!

[@VegasAces]

Hey Adam! lol, omg that's funny! And so weird too. :) Vidcon was awesome! I wish you were there again, so I could say hi and we could hang. Are you going next year?

[@adamhlj]

Well I better start making more videos to justify the trip out there!

[@VegasAces]

lol, That sounds like motivation to me! Good luck. I know it's tough

[@sanfranciscobay]

I don't Gamble and I watched the entire Video. I'm more interested in the Math/Odds, the lack of knowledge of the Players and Card Counters wins. You covered more topics for Dealers than Commercial Airline Pilots are expected to know.

[@thecardboardstacker]

Awesome video and thanks! Clearly explained and face paced. I just bought a dealer shoe and I've been practicing on it.

[@VegasAces]

+Cardboard Stacker Thank you!

[@leyleybutler9125]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I am training to be a blackjack dealer and this video has taught me more than 2 weeks have! You were wonderful at explaining everything and thanks to the visuals and how well this video was made, everything that was hard for me to learn because a piece of cake!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you! :) Good luck with your new job and if you ever have any questions feel free to email me! [e-mail]

[@a4ecosmetics105]

This was awesome. Thank you for putting this together.

[@FJgenieter]

This is such a good video, I learned a lot of it.

[@jonathandpg6115]

Hi, Just wanted to say that I love your videos. I have been watching them for years. I got a call for an interview at a casino here and it works a tad different than in the U.S. There is only one casino near where I am and it's government run. If I pass the interview, I go to there school to learn. Super nervous but I might as well see if I can make it. Thanks so much!

[@VegasAces]

Thanks for watching! & Congrats on your job interview! I hope everything goes well. Let me know what happens and if you have any questions or need any help. :)

[@tilasole3252]

45:40 I get all my cards from the Dollar Tree Certain corners have been cut. 😅

[@VegasAces]

On both the shoe game and a handheld game, the dealer should always finish their hand (or finish shuffling) before the relief dealer takes their place. If it's just one dealer who is always leaving the table without finishing the hand then notify the floor. If leaving in the middle of the hand is a policy procedure specific to your casino, then talk to the floor about the correct procedure to use when entering a table.

[@justq17]

Great Video. I just want to be the best dealer for fun with friends and family. Thank you.

[@VegasAces]

Thanks! If you have any questions or if I can help you with anything, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@Gasahlean]

I was watching a different video but this one gave me sense of hope 🤣

[@Aaeie]

thanks for the video, im taking my blackjack course soon

[@VegasAces]

Thanks for watching :) And if you have any questions or need any help with anything, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

Thanks for such a detailed walkthrough🙌🏼! I can’t even imagine the amount of thought and preparation that went into the making of this video. For religious reasons i seriously doubt I’d ever be able to be a professional dealer as cool as that would be. However this is gonna take my home games with chips of imaginary money to a whole other level lol.

[@VegasAces]

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad it was able to help you! 💖 lol, Yes, this was my first video ever and it took me 1 year to make.

[@DJ-Art-Morris]

@@VegasAces wow. Incredible dedication. 🙌🏼 hope it gets tons and tons more views too 💪🏼

[@doloresseals1631]

wow thanks so much for this video. I have training class soon and this really gave me a heads up on everything I will be learning. you're the best!!!

[@dracenmarx]

This video was very interesting and entertaining. You put a lot of effort in it! It feels a bit depressing though, that dealers must act perfect in every movement, may never do any mistakes, are controlled non-stop, and only get paid with minimum wage.

[@squaresyndic8978]

awesome video. great info and very clear.

[@VegasAces]

+SquareSyndic8 Thank you!

[@NejW.]

I'm a dealer and I have never gambled. I haven't even stepped foot in a casino before I became a dealer, and I have never heard of blackjack before. I was an alright, not too shabby might I add dealer. I would have been stupendous if I understood the payouts better and I don't think it's because I've never played before , it's more so because my teacher would rather focus on other thing rather than what he should have been teaching. However, due to covid I was furloughed from my job and for three years I've been away from the casino industry, until recently I decided to come back. Unfortunately, I have forgotten the payouts. Being a former dealer I want to be one of the top students in my class, which is why I am here watching this video today lol.

[@SoulBowl228]

Thank you so much! It's wery helpfull and interesting

[@marysmith8823]

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[@ianandersen265]

1:02:57 Unfortunately, hustling tips is often done occasionally by some dealers who get mad because a player is a stiff. In poker, a professional player may be a stiff because they are in it for the money, not the entertainment value. Yes, not tipping is considered poor etiquette, but for pros, they operate on a different set of rules compared to recreational gamblers.

[@sunnylboyd]

I don't plan in being a professional dealer when I'm older but, I do want to learn so when I head back to school I can make some money lol and this video really helped me really grasp how to be one and I thank you for that

[@Caprice87]

Excellent video!

[@VegasAces]

Thank you very much!

[@MrTITSSSS]

Start blackjack class today I feel like this video will help me a lot

[@VegasAces]

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm here for you. [e-mail]

[@MrTITSSSS]

Vegas Aces any tips for practicing counting the rack at home?

[@b.griffin317]

Hi Heather. Love the videos, very, very informative! But one thing: Because there are so many sections you should provide a list in the description of the time each section begins and its title so it is easier to refer back to a particular section. This is an excellent reference, but not as useful without a Table of Contents.

[@VegasAces]

As a dealer, it's important to be flexible to how your house, floorman or instructor wants a procedure done a certain way. It might suck, but you must follow what your floorman or instructor wants. This goes for all procedures. Now, when you go into your new casino and start working as a dealer, ask the management if they want you to flip over the cards with your deck hand or your dominant hand. And then follow what they tell you.

[@SmartCasinoGuidecom]

Thank you! Good video. You are right, first you need to know game rules very well! :) This video is very clear and easy to understand main points.

[@VegasAces]

Thanks SmartCasinoGuide! I appreciate it :)

[@Fede_uyz]

great video!! i live in a country with not many casinos, but i'm still trying to get hired as a dealer (preeety hard here) so this is definitely very helpful. also, i like playing with friends and looking like a real dealer is very cool even when doing a home game

[@jdork87]

Great video! Can't wait to go from Security to Dealing!

[@maribelgavina]

Thank you for this video.

[@grifter84]

At 1:55 the player stands on a soft 19 against a dealer 6 after splitting 8's. I'm assuming the table rules don't allow doubling after splitting, because otherwise that move seems to violate basic strategy.

[@supernatural653]

35:20 .. what is the purpose of the 180° rotation of the un delt portion of the deck before placing them in the discard tray?

[@VegasAces]

It's to hinder people from shuffle tracking.

[@supernatural653]

@@VegasAces I understand the 3 slugs inserted at different sections of the discard tray is to deter shuffle tracking.. but the 180 degree rotation of the left over cards in the shoe doesn't make sense .. thanks~

[@VegasAces]

When shuffle tracking, you're watching a certain part of the card to keep track of it. If the dealer turns part of that deck 180 degrees, then they lose that spot and the shuffle tracking technique falls apart.

[@VegasAces]

"Card Down" is not a serious problem. It's normal & it happens to every dealer. When the card goes over the table just call over the floor and wait for him to come over and retrieve it. While you are waiting, keep your eyes on the area where the card went down to make sure no one marks it or replaces the card. If you are pitching and the card goes to the spot next to the area where you wanted it, then stop pitching and physically move the card over to the intended spot and then continue.

[@Phlegethon]

I was wondering how you would get this video for an hour but this is really well done and informative

[@GoBobe]

Poor college student in the midwest here! I got a job at a casino as a poker dealer to help pay off my student loans, but since it's a new room and I'm only part time, I'm getting... pardon my french, fucked over on hours. Learning how to deal blackjack is gonna help soooo much with getting a more reasonable paycheck. U v U Thank you for putting up these easily understood videos! They help soooooooo much more than the blackjack bible they shoved in my face to study. XD

[@VegasAces]

lol, thanks! If you ever need any help or have any questions, feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@bennya9785]

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[@adithyanprakash7306]

Best dealing video

[@moose9784]

Here's a variation on the shuffling procedure I observed at Mohegan Sun Connecticut: 1) The cut card is placed approximately half-way through shoe. 2) When the cut card appears, it is given directly to the player who would have received the card as part of a hand, and is given the first card after the cut card instead. 3) The remaining cards are taken out of the shoe and split into four equal stacks. 4) Each stack is placed in a random spot in the discard rack. 5) The entire six decks are taken out and shuffled using the approved shuffle procedure. 6) After completion of the shuffle, the decks are extended to the player for the cut. 7) The player must cut at least one deck in from either end. 8) The decks are placed in the shoe. 9) The burn card is shown to the players and the cameras. 10) The dealer is now ready to continue the game. Thoughts, Heather or anyone else?

[@VegasAces]

Greg Besso Thanks! It's always interesting to see how different casinos have different procedures. I'm surprised that they cut the deck in half. I've only seen this done a couple times while I've been dealing and it's usually because the floor knows they have a high profile card counter on the table. So cutting the deck in half is great against card counters but it's not so good on a normal table with normal players. The reason why is because there is more time spent shuffling and less time dealing cards. Which means the casino is losing money because the dealers "hands-per-hour" count goes down. Another thing I'm surprised about is that they take two extra steps to increase their game security but then they show their burn card. That's just strange. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Thanks for sharing!

[@moose9784]

Vegas Aces I can think of a couple reasons Mohegan Sun does what they do. When they first opened in the mid-1990s, they were hit HARD by the MIT Blackjack Team, on the order of at least $250,000. I think they cut the shoe in half to discourage card counters from joining the game in the first place. I think they show the burn card to the cameras because they have trained staff that can count cards (they call it "running down a shoe"), and they'll count along. If they determine that a player is not doing anything improper, they'll still book the player's action. If, however, the staff determines that they have a card counter, they'll just say, "Your minimum bet is your maximum bet," which means the counter is not allowed to bet more than the table minimum. OK, this is just me reasoning things out. I appreciate your thoughts, Heather!

[@VegasAces]

Good luck with your interview tomorrow! I hope it goes well and you get the job!

[@robertlwhsu]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. It is really informative and helpful.

[@VegasAces]

Of course! That's the only way we are going to learn! :-D You're right, when dealing a handheld game you are never supposed to turn the cards over with your deck hand. This is bad game protection. Now here's the thing... The casino industry (& this includes the dealing schools) doesn't have a set standard for how things are supposed to be done & because of that every person has learned differently & therefore, they will teach you like how they were taught whether it's correct procedure or not.

[@dolphinated]

Everyone in Colorado should watch this.....

[@TheJesbus]

Nice video, thanks!

[@DokiDecals]

37:30 "As soon as the card has been paid, the cards should be put in the discard rack" Had a dealer pay me out without taking the cards. The round went on and he forgot, so he paid me again at the end :)

[@danjones2164]

I have a few questions: 1. Is it true that if you know how to deal craps well, it's easier to get a job in other casinos. 2. Do you find it better to keep your tokes, have them pooled weekly or pooled daily? 3. If I wanted to get a job in Vegas would you recommend me going through a dealer school even though I've been dealing at a break-in house? 4. What is the typical procedure if you run out of cards during a hand? 5. After all of your experience do you still make mistakes? BTW, great video, helped me a lot.

[@VegasAces]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped! 1. Craps dealers are in higher demand then blackjack dealers, so, yes, craps dealers can get a job easier then blackjack dealers. But the more games you know the better. And now-a-days the casinos want you to know craps as well as other table games, like Blackjack or Let It Ride. 2. That's a personal opinion and every dealer feels differently about that subject. For me, I liked having the tips pooled because then we would get a nice steady average and it was easier to plan and pay bills that way. If you keep your own tips, some nights you might leave with $15 and other nights you might leave with $300. 3. You don't need to go through a school to get a job. Go downtown to the El Cortez or the Plaza or one of those casinos and ask for an audition. Normally you can get one, no problem, and if you've dealt before then I'm sure you'll pass. Once you work in that house for 3-6 months you can start moving your way up through the casinos. 4. A good dealer will never run out of cards. They could get written up for this. That is why the dealer places the cut card a certain length from the back of the deck and it is also why the dealer must follow a specific math formula when dealing single deck. 5. Yes, of course. We are all human and mistakes are a given. That is why if the dealer makes a mistake then they will call over the floorman immediately (as soon as they realized they made a mistake) and the floor will fix the mistake without penalizing the dealer. The casino knows dealers make mistakes and that is why they have certain procedures in place. They will only discipline the dealer if it is a large and costly mistake or if the dealer keeps making the same mistakes over and over again.

[@Timmyeatspizza]

I work in the casino now but im in retail and im thinking of going to school and transferring I know dealers start off steady extra but how many shifts do you usually get a week when you start

[@VegasAces]

That kid from las vegas It depends on the casino. You'll automatically start out as extra board and some casinos will only make you work 3 - 4 nights a week while other casinos will make you work 6 - 7 nights a week. It depends on what casino you're at. And it takes about a year to get full-time status.

[@funstuff2008]

I work at a casino dealing Blackjack and Craps. Craps was the first game I learned surprisingly. I love it. After learning Craps, Blackjack seems extremely boring lol. Anybody can deal this game it's really not that hard. It does get confusing at first when you're dealing and Aces come up. Even the best dealers still make a mistake once in awhile. Paying or taking a push is the most common mistake.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

Josh Hubbard....lol....I have worked. and trained dealers, who just couldn't get anything right. Blackjack Dealers aren't dealers.....we are "entertainers" that deal Blackjack. Seriously. As a dealer, you have to make winning or losing, fun for the players. This creates a loyal player base, to the dealer and the casino. I have had my toke box changed 3 times in an hour and 20 minutes of dealing....ALL $25 dollar chips in my boxes. I love getting a $1,000 toke, cheque changing it, calling it out, and the pit boss ringing the bell....lol....ain't nothing like it! If dealers didn't have a personality like a door knob, they would make more money. As a dealer, no matter what game, you should always make the game fun, interact with the players. Your paycheck depends on it.

[@funstuff2008]

Diane Morgan Absolutely! I agree 100%. I'm now a dual rate so when I am dealing I try to create a fun atmosphere and have fun with the players!

[@GODSSON365247]

If you ever in Chicago I owe you dinner for what I’ve learned from your videos

[@kittykat157937]

I learned a ton from this video, thank you so much for posting! You mention great ways for me to practice

[@DavesRelaxationStation]

At 15:35 I have been shuffling like a expert and didn't know it, they just call it washing

[@Rejodul_oficial]

Hi Heater, it's me again 👍, and yes, I think it's too much to ask no? but I just wanted to ask for your help since I'm thinking about working at Venetian, but... I've heard that it's very difficult to get a job, so I don't know if you can help me with information about the dealer procedures that change and a quick summary of how to do them to practice until I'm good enough to get a job, thanks, if you can't for some inconvenience no problem, bye, have a nice day😊👍

[@VegasAces]

Hi @Frektemer_oficial ! Feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I will help you out the best I can :)

[@Rejodul_oficial]

@@VegasAces I already sent the email 👍