If you’ve joined in online casino games recently, you’ll have noticed a big trend in how many people are now accessing games in this way. This demand has also led to an increase in online casino platforms.
The number of online casinos in New Zealand and all over the world is steadily increasing. One of the largest areas of growth is in the live online casino sphere.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, all casino goers were forced to give up their hobby or join in online. However, people wanted more than a virtual roulette wheel or computer-generated cards, so live dealer games became incredibly popular. This increase in popularity has led to the career of online casino dealers becoming more prevalent too. Have you ever thought about combining your hobby with work?
As the saying goes, if you have a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life, so being an online casino dealer appeals to many. In this article, we’ll tell you how you can become an online casino dealer.
What is an online casino dealer and how is it different than a croupier?
An online casino dealer is essentially the same as a croupier in a land-based casino. The only difference is that the dealer’s players are on the other side of the screen. Dealing cards, spinning balls and betting is done in real-time through live streaming.
Sometimes live dealers are filmed on real casino floors, but most of the time, they’re live streamed from a studio with multiple cameras to give you great action. Interaction between players and live dealers is possible too.
Like real croupiers, live dealers have a salary and can also get tips. However, they never handle real money or chips themselves, as the software does that for them.
How can you become an online casino dealer?
If you’re interested in this job, you’ll need to go through a process just as you would when you consider any other career. Learning the ropes, practicing at presenting and finding a job are the three main steps. Here is how to achieve this in more detail:
1. Learn how to play casino games
One of the most important things about a live dealer’s job is to know the game inside out. This means understanding the rules of the different table games you might present as well as practicing the physical side of things, such as dealing cards and hand-eye coordination. You’ll also need to be up to speed with math and be willing to work hours that suit the job — in other words, hours when most people aren’t working and are having fun at top paying online casinos!
You can learn these things on your own, but you’re more likely to be successful if you go to learn at a Casino College or a training center to get accreditation. You’ll learn all the rules of the game, including any variations of the games. You’ll also practice handling cards and shuffling them as well as learning how to choose roulette wheels and understanding the layouts of different tables.
2. Get as much experience as possible
Before going live, you might find you need to get some hands-on experience at a land-based casino. This will give you the opportunity to practice and hone your skills with a real audience. You’ll learn how to communicate with guests and learn to cope with the necessary pressure of having a live audience.
3. Research online casino dealer jobs
This is likely to be your biggest challenge of all. Although online casinos are increasing in number all the time, so too are people wanting to work as live dealers. You’re more likely to find work in this field in larger cities where there are studios setup for this purpose. Research big live dealer game brands and where they operate, such as Evolution Gaming and Playtech. You should also look for jobs on job sites like Indeed too.
How much can you earn as a live dealer at an online casino?
According to Climb The Ladder, an online casino dealer earns around $40,000 per year, but the top 10% will earn around $76,000. This is expected to grow as demand for more live dealers grows.
What games do you need to learn?
The games needed will depend on the job you have but it’s a good idea to know every possible live dealer title inside out. Understanding how to play blackjack, roulette, and baccarat as well as their variations is essential. It’s also a good idea, however, to learn the rules of rarer games such as Sic Bo, Pai Gow and Andar Bahar too.
The pros and cons of being a live dealer for a living
Like all jobs, there are advantages and disadvantages of being a live dealer in an online casino in New Zealand. Here are some of them:
Pros:
You get to have fun with your hobby and earn money at events
It is a growing industry with lots of work opportunities
You get to learn about live presenting and how a studio works
You don’t have to handle money like a real croupier
Cons:
Your hours will be unsociable
You’ll have to live near a live dealer studio
An increase in demand makes becoming a casino dealer in New Zealand viable
If you’re looking for a career path that fits in with your online gambling hobby, then being a live dealer at an online casino is a great choice. There is an increasing demand for real dealers as more and more people are switching from land-based casinos to online ones to pass their spare time. Learning the ropes, ideally professionally, is the first thing to do.
You’ll also need some sort of hands-on experience and practice before you’ll be considered for a live dealer role. After all, you’re dealing with people’s hard-earned cash from all over the world! This sort of career isn’t suited to everyone though. You’ll need to be prepared to work long, unsociable hours and you might even need to commute a long distance or move closer to the studio location.
Mark Dash
Founder & Lead Statistician16 years experience
A former professional poker player turned data guru, Mark Dash has devoted the past 16 years to decoding the numbers behind New Zealand’s online-casino scene. A PGDipJ graduate of Massey University, he now heads our analytics team, where he rates NZ casino sites, audits bonus conditions and models RTP performance. Mark’s expertise is reinforced by advanced training in gambling statistics and responsible-gaming practices.
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