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I have seen some pretty wild amounts change hands over the years. I watched a bacarat game in Vegas as at least million dollars was on the layout every time the cards were dealt. Many years ago when I was a dealer, I took $85,000 from a player in a matter of minutes. That was back when 85K would have bought a huge house! He acted as if he had just lost a nickel...the rich have a different idea of what a lot of money is.

Not very often. I have a hard time relaxing in other casinos because I'm always watching the employees and customers (force of habit!). Also, hanging out in a casino is what I do for a living. Doing it on my time off isn't much of a break...

Congratulations! Remember, as a dealer, you are in control of your game. Always follow your procedures and make sure your customers follow the rules. Just don't be an ass about it. Learn to say the words 'I'm sorry' when correcting players. Example: I'm sorry, sir, but you need to keep your hands out of my tray.. Be sure and say it with a smile. Let people see that you are a pleasant professional.

Treat all your players well. Even if they aren't tipping. Non tippers are still bringing business to your casino. That is keeping you employed so that you can have a chance to make tips from other people. Enjoy what you do and always strive to get better and better with your skills. Watch, listen and learn. Although I grew up in the business, my first jobs in a casino were washing dishes and cleaning bathrooms. You will have rough days and great days, but it really is a wonderful life. Good luck!

There have been many experiments with this. Some of the larger place have put different systems in, but they aren't meant to 'brainwash' players. The idea is to make the place more comfortable so that players stay longer. We actually pump a hypo-allergenic aroma into the casino to give a very faint, but pleasant atmosphere to the room. Kind of like an air freshened in your home.

The ownership of the casino I now run is not comfortable with having counters at their games. Yes, most casinos don't like it, so that part of Hollywood style is correct. My personal opinion is that if people can count, let them. Counting does not guarantee winning. It just helps narrow the already small advantage the house has. The most favorable game is Craps. Players get true odds on the majority of wagers on that game. Besides, its just plain fun!!!