How to Be a Poker Dealer
- 1). Learn the game of poker. You don't have to be the next Doyle Brunson or Daniel Negreanu, but understanding the ins and outs of the game is a good starting place for a dealer. If you are brand new to the game, read up on poker and try playing very low stakes online for a while until you get get a good feel for the flow of the game.
- 2). Play poker with your friends, colleagues and neighbors. It is usually pretty easy to find a regular game in most cities, and the Internet can be a good resource for local poker clubs and games. Most friendly games rotate the deal so you get a chance to deal quite a bit in an evening.
- 3). Practice dealing poker at home. You can practice the basics of dealing poker at a table by yourself, even betting play chips for players if you want to add realism to your practice.
- 4). Apply to be a poker dealer at a local casino or poker room or night club. Public poker rooms are legal in California, Colorado, Nevada, Atlantic City and parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as on many Indian reservations. Expect to demonstrate your dealing skills (and a reasonably pleasant personality and appearance) before you are hired.