Croupier

A croupier (in European usage) or dealer (in American usage) is a casino employee who takes and pays out bets or otherwise assists at a gaming table. 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. However, particularly in American casinos, a successful player customarily shares the wealth by providing the croupier with a tip. The croupier traditionally recognizes a generous tip 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. Casinos in the United Kingdom, for instance, generally provide more comprehensive training and expect croupiers to demonstrate formality, professionalism, and reticence. By contrast, all but the most lavish American casinos do not require competent croupiers to display any particular attitude.^{[citation needed]}