How to Become a Blackjack Dealer
Blackjack is a game of cards that involves betting and playing hands against the dealer. The goal of the game is to beat the dealer by getting a higher total in your hand than his or hers without going over 21. The game is played at tables for two to seven players and uses one to eight 52-card decks. Number cards (2-10) score their value, face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10 points and the Ace can be counted as either a 1 or 11.
The game of blackjack is easy for smart and disciplined people to learn. In fact, blackjack dealers are typically trained in just a few weeks at programs either offered by casinos or as part of vocational schools. However, blackjack is a complex game and its mathematical analysis requires a good understanding of probability and the ability to keep track of multiple factors in a fast-paced game.
In order to become a blackjack dealer you must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a background check and drug screening. Most dealers undergo a training program offered by casinos or vocational schools that lasts for about six weeks. The course covers casino games and local laws and regulations. During the process you are taught the basics of the game including rules and strategy.
Most blackjack dealers are required to work for more than 20 hours a week and often have to deal with customers who come into the casino to gamble, drink and socialize. They also need to be able to handle the stress and demands of a high-pressure job where mistakes can cost them money or even their jobs.
Blackjack is a card game that is usually played with a dealer and 2-7 players on a semicircular table. The player’s betting spots are located in a circle around the dealer and the table has a chip rack and a card deck. The dealer deals two cards to the players and himself and the players then decide whether to stand, hit, split or double down their hands. The dealer acts last and must hit on 16 or less and stand on 17 through 21. If the dealer has a Blackjack, all the players’ original bets lose but their side bet wins at a payout of 1 to 1. The dealers also take any insurance wagers and the game continues.