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A '''croupier''' (in European usage) or '''dealer''' (in American usage) is a person who takes and pays out bets or otherwise assists at a [[gambling]] table, often in a [[casino]]. In American usage, ''dealer'' may imply a card game, but this is not always the case. For example it is common to refer to a ''[[craps]] dealer''[http://lasvegas.about.com/cs/craps/a/CrapsInterview.htm]. |
A '''croupier''' (in European usage) or '''dealer''' (in American usage) is a person who takes and pays out bets or otherwise assists at a [[gambling]] table, often in a [[casino]]. In American usage, ''dealer'' may imply a card game, but this is not always the case. For example it is common to refer to a ''[[craps]] dealer''[http://lasvegas.about.com/cs/craps/a/CrapsInterview.htm]. |
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In general, the croupier works only for their salary |
In general, the croupier works only for their salary and does not have a personal interest in the outcome of the game. It is normal that the dealer gets a tip from the winner and that the dealer replies by saying 'merci pour les employés' or 'Thanks on behalf of the employees' |
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Training methods to become a casino croupier are different from country to country. UK based gaming schools are very strict and tend to form a professional figure, although British croupiers' salaries are significantly lower that their American counterparts. USA gaming schools usually train under a more relaxed atmosphere. |
Training methods to become a casino croupier are different from country to country. UK based gaming schools are very strict and tend to form a professional figure, although British croupiers' salaries are significantly lower that their American counterparts. USA gaming schools usually train under a more relaxed atmosphere. |
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Revision as of 20:14, 16 December 2006
A croupier (in European usage) or dealer (in American usage) is a person who takes and pays out bets or otherwise assists at a gambling table, often in a casino. In American usage, dealer may imply a card game, but this is not always the case. For example it is common to refer to a craps dealer[1].
In general, the croupier works only for their salary and does not have a personal interest in the outcome of the game. It is normal that the dealer gets a tip from the winner and that the dealer replies by saying 'merci pour les employés' or 'Thanks on behalf of the employees'
Training methods to become a casino croupier are different from country to country. UK based gaming schools are very strict and tend to form a professional figure, although British croupiers' salaries are significantly lower that their American counterparts. USA gaming schools usually train under a more relaxed atmosphere.
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