January 2, 2009

Gaming-cage workers

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Pay: Workers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $11.66 an hour or $24,250 a year in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $21,400 and $29,160.

The job: Gaming-cage workers, more commonly called cage cashiers, work in casinos and other gaming establishments. The "cage" is the central depository for money, chips and paperwork necessary to support casino play. Because gaming establishments are closely scrutinized, cage workers must follow a number of rules and regulations related to handling of money. This occupation requires workers to stand for long periods Most casinos are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offer three staggered shifts. Cage workers typically work nights, weekends and holidays.

Demand: Job seekers should have favorable prospects due primarily to the spread of legalized gambling. A fair number of openings will result from high turnover caused by the high level of scrutiny workers receive and the need to be accurate.

Training: Most employers prefer at least a high-school diploma or the equivalent. Gaming-cage workers usually receive on-the-job training. The state requires licensing and fingerprinting.

Advancement: Opportunities depend less on previous duties and titles than on ability and eagerness to learn new jobs. For example, in addition to opportunities such as head cage cashier or supervisor, cage workers may advance onto the floor and become dealers or supervisors.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.stats.bls.gov/oco

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Skyrim on July 19, 2011 10:33 AM | Reply

Working in the gaming field isn't so bad and is an easy job for not a lot of education. I worked a dealer in college and it paid my bills decently and I made more then this with tips.

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