The croupier acts as a game master for Games of chance such as Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat or roulette. He or she is responsible for ensuring that everything runs smoothly and according to the rules at the gaming table and is the first point of contact for guests. Basically, the croupiers represent the Casino with their aura. Training to become a croupier usually takes between four and eight months. Depending on which gaming table the croupiers are assigned to, they perform various tasks.
Among other things, croupiers prepare the gaming table and the game. In Roulette, they supervise the placing of chips and spin the ball in the roulette wheel. They then pay out the winnings and calculate the payment odds in their heads. If necessary, the croupiers also explain the rules of the game and are available as contact persons.
As a croupier, you need to be mentally resilient, for example, to observe the course of the game and the players themselves. Furthermore, a professional behavior is expected from the croupiers even in stressful situations. Other requirements include good concentration skills, dexterity and good eye-hand coordination, especially in order to be able to deal cards and chips safely. On average, croupiers receive an annual salary of 35,900 euros. This corresponds to a monthly gross salary of just under 3,000 euros. In addition, croupiers receive a Tip (tronc).
Meanwhile, many online casinos or rather the providers of live casinos employ their own croupiers. These sit in special studios in front of the camera and deal the cards here or operate the roulette wheel. The players, on the other hand, sit in front of their PC or cell phone screens. In some live casinos, it is even possible to communicate with the croupier via chat or audio function. There are online game rooms for a wide variety of casino classics, such as roulette, blackjack, baccarat or poker. Well-known software providers for games with real croupiers include Evolution Gaming and Microgaming.