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Gambling Managers

SOC 11-9071.00Job Zone 2 · Some Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers competencies for Gambling Managers working in casino and gaming facility environments, from entry-level floor supervision through executive-level strategic management of table game operations, staffing, compliance, and integrity.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. House rules and betting limits — explain and recite under direct supervisor guidance on the casino floor.
  2. Customer complaints about payout errors — recognize and escalate to a shift supervisor during live table operations.
  3. Suspected cheating behaviors — identify common patterns such as card counting under the direction of an experienced manager.
  4. Table money supply records — assist in tracking and completing basic paperwork under close oversight at a gaming facility.
  5. Staff attendance records — enter and maintain daily attendance data using office suite software with supervisor direction.
  6. Game observation skills — monitor assigned tables for irregularities by following established surveillance protocols.
  7. Casino game mechanics — demonstrate basic familiarity with rules and procedures for primary games offered at the facility.
  8. Scheduling software — navigate and input shift data into calendar and scheduling tools under managerial instruction.
  9. New employee orientation — support the onboarding process by shadowing experienced trainers during initial training sessions.
  10. Oral communication — relay information clearly to dealers and patrons on the casino floor using basic customer service language.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Customer payout disputes — resolve routine complaints independently by applying standard facility policies during a shift.
  2. Suspected cheaters and advantage players — remove or redirect flagged individuals using established procedures with minimal supervisor input.
  3. Table bankroll tracking — perform money supply counts and complete required documentation accurately across multiple tables per shift.
  4. Game rules and betting limits — interpret and enforce house rules consistently for patrons across a variety of table games.
  5. Work schedules and station arrangements — prepare shift schedules using scheduling software, balancing staffing needs and employee availability.
  6. Staff rotation and break management — monitor floor coverage levels and coordinate dealer rotations to maintain adequate table staffing throughout a shift.
  7. Game strategies and cheating tricks — apply working knowledge of common player strategies to maintain game integrity on the floor.
  8. New worker performance — evaluate and provide structured feedback to new employees during their first weeks using observed performance criteria.
  9. Human resources software — record personnel actions such as attendance, disciplinary notes, and scheduling changes in HR systems.
  10. Interdepartmental communication — coordinate with security and cage staff via email and verbal communication to address floor incidents efficiently.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex customer complaints — investigate and resolve multi-party or disputed payout issues autonomously using judgment, facility policy, and regulatory knowledge.
  2. Cheating and collusion detection — identify sophisticated advantage-play schemes and coordinate removal or escalation with security without disrupting floor operations.
  3. Money supply and audit documentation — oversee accurate tracking of table fills, credits, and chip inventories across an entire shift using spreadsheet software.
  4. Regulatory rule enforcement — apply and interpret gaming regulations and house rules for non-routine situations, advising staff and patrons accurately.
  5. Full-shift staffing management — independently manage staffing levels, substitute sourcing, and table openings or closings in response to real-time floor conditions.
  6. Staff performance evaluation — conduct formal performance reviews for dealing and supervisory staff, identifying development needs and recommending corrective action.
  7. Training program delivery — lead structured training sessions for new workers on game procedures, compliance, and customer service standards.
  8. Game integrity analysis — assess game outcomes and staff behavior patterns across tables to detect procedural lapses and recommend corrective measures.
  9. Scheduling optimization — design multi-week shift schedules and station assignments that align labor costs with projected table demand and regulatory requirements.
  10. Incident reporting and documentation — compose clear written incident reports using word processing software to document floor irregularities for regulatory review.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Facility-wide gaming operations — direct the full scope of table game management across all shifts, ensuring compliance, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
  2. Organizational staffing strategy — establish personnel resource plans, hiring criteria, and workforce development pipelines aligned with facility growth goals.
  3. Anti-cheating policy and training — design and implement facility-wide protocols for detecting and responding to advantage play, collusion, and fraud.
  4. Regulatory and legal compliance leadership — interpret and communicate changes in gaming law and public safety requirements to management teams and regulatory bodies.
  5. Manager and supervisor development — mentor shift managers and floor supervisors, building their decision-making and leadership capabilities over time.
  6. Operational performance metrics — define and monitor key performance indicators for table efficiency, labor utilization, and customer service using spreadsheet and reporting tools.
  7. Cross-departmental coordination — lead collaboration between gaming, security, finance, and human resources to resolve systemic operational challenges.
  8. Budgetary oversight — evaluate labor and supply expenditures for the gaming floor, presenting financial analyses and recommendations to executive leadership.
  9. Culture of integrity and service — model and institutionalize standards of dependability, self-control, and customer orientation across all gaming floor personnel.
  10. Strategic scheduling and technology adoption — champion the implementation of advanced scheduling and HR software solutions to improve operational efficiency at the organizational level.

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  1. Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
  2. Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
  3. Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
  4. Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
  5. Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
  6. Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.
  7. Maintain familiarity with all games used at a facility, as well as strategies or tricks employed in those games.
  8. Train new workers or evaluate their performance.
CIP education codes
52.0908

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