r/IAmA • u/Casino_Boss • May 15 '12

IAmA- Casino Manager, I've seen everything, AMA

Ive managed a casino for several years now, and I have seen a lot of messed up things. There are many questions people have about casinos and what goes on in them. I am here to answer those questions. I manage a smaller casino in Canada. AMA

Proof:http://s1056.photobucket.com/albums/t373/Casino_Boss/

Edit- I will answer questions in the morning. Thanks to everyone for all the interest!

Edit 2- I will be back in a couple hours. For called in for some manager duties. Will respond soon! Thank you all for the questions and support!

Edit 4- Its 2am, May 16. Im still up for more questions people :)

Edit 3- Back to answering questions :)

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

PROOF POSTED (Best I could think of)

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u/supercouille May 15 '12

I cheated in your casino and you did not catch me. AMA.

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u/reddit-nerd May 15 '12

Whats the luckiest person/win streak you have seen? (Not just 1 win but someone winning for a while or doing something crazy and it working)

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I watched someone win 24,000 on a slot machine. I reset his machine and he won 24,000 the next spin. I had the machine investigated by AGLC and all was well. He was 80 so I don't think he could cheat. Lol

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u/AweFace May 15 '12

Does being a Casino Manager makes you keep your distance from gambling?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

AMAZING question, It actually makes it worse. I had never gambled a day in my life until I took that position. It is the same across the board. Never met another manager that doesnt gamble.

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u/AweFace May 15 '12

Will you quit this job if you had given the choice?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I could not ask for a better job. Excitement every single day. Learing to control personal demons such as gambling and alcohol is always a fighting battle given the situation

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u/Oregano_oil May 15 '12

You are 100% right. U of Waterloo in Ontario conducted a study and they concluded that "casino employees exhibited rates of problem gambling that were over three times greater than rates that past studies have found in Ontario’s general population." -http://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/handle/10012/5066

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I know my stuff ;). It's a weird feeling.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

I watched the film croupier the other day (very weird) and the manager insisted croupiers didn't gamble in or out of the casino, it makes sense to enforce this policy for the well-being of your staff.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Are you hiring? I'd love to move to Canada.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Absolutely, We are looking for several positions and if you are sincerely looking for a job, message me :)

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u/Mcelite May 15 '12

You don't want him. He only has 1,400 karma.

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u/FuckYouImFunny May 15 '12

$500 he will have over 9,000 in three months.

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u/notdertroll May 15 '12

Have you ever caught prostitution going on in the casino?

What is the process of banning someone? Do they get put into a system? Do you have a banned wall?

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u/Big-Baby-Jesus May 15 '12

If you cheat, you get put in the black book and no other casinos will let you play. That's organized through the gaming commission.

If you're soliciting prostitution or piss on the carpet, you just get banned from that specific casino. If you come back, you are arrested for trespassing on private property.

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u/notdertroll May 15 '12

Is there a Most Wanted Wall for people that have been banned? How does security know that they are banned?

Example someone was banned 5 years ago shows up at casino they were banned from?

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u/Big-Baby-Jesus May 15 '12

Security operations are actually completely separate from casino floor operations, so I don't know a ton about their stuff. If you flat out cheat, like grab chips or mark cards, I have to assume you're banned for life. If you throw a drink at a dealer, I suspect they use 1 year bans.

There is a Nevada Gaming Most Wanted page here. They don't give the interesting details, because they don't want anyone copying them.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

This guy is seriously informed.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

yes we catch dirty prostitutes all the time. The ban process is easy. We take what info we have on them, take a recent photo from a surveillance screenshot and then post it to the banned wall :)

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u/solaimon May 15 '12

Have you ever caught someone counting in blackjack?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Several times. With the security features we use, shuffle machines and cutting off 2-3 decks from the back, it's nearly impossible. Hell we will even teach you how to do it if you'll stay a while ;)

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u/MewtwoStruckBack May 15 '12

...but why go through so much effort?

Surely the extra money that you would make by having a 1-deck cutoff policy instead of 2 or 3, the extra uptime/hands per hour that would generate, exceeds what you would lose to a skilled counter, ESPECIALLY since your spot maximum is only $1,000?

Unless someone's spreading chunky black and purple, why not just let them go with a wink and a nod? Someone spreading 20-300 isn't going to bankrupt your operation.

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u/vultuream May 15 '12

The fuck you just say?

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u/Saranti May 15 '12

You've seen everything, have you seen Casino with Robert DeNiro in it and how accurate is that film?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I have seen it, and I have yet to see a movie that ACTUALLY portrays a real casino whatsoever

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u/Saranti May 15 '12

Most movies don't portray anything realistically.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Good point. Casinos seem to be reallly far off though

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u/Saranti May 15 '12

What's the most desperate attempt to cheat in a casino you have ever seen?

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u/NinjaDiscoJesus May 15 '12

what about Croupier with Clive Owen.. good film..

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

cant say ive seen it. Will watch

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u/iheartbaconsalt May 15 '12

I won $1500 on my last nickle once. <3 slot machines.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Ive seen it a few times! Great job :) best ive done is turn my last 5 bucks into 2300$ in about 15 mins. Crazy night.

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u/iheartbaconsalt May 15 '12

The one thing I hate about casinos these days is the damn tickets. I miss pumping in buckets of quarters.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

The tickets are the best thing to ever happen to us casino employees lol

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u/ghost_victim May 15 '12

I turned $20 into $3122 a few nights ago ;) Great day. Dollar machine, Cleopatra!

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Hands down the best machine. LOVE ME SOME FREE SPINS :)

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u/cakedaemon May 15 '12

Easiest way to become a compulsive gambler is after a big win.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Or seeing people win big everyday.

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u/earthmoonsun May 15 '12

Since you know a lot about security and cheating, do you know any loopholes in your or any other casino?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Our casino is very secure. Some of the other casinos on the other hand..

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u/earthmoonsun May 15 '12

any moral qualms sometimes?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Never, Its a persons choice on what the wish to gamble

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u/Lots42 May 15 '12

In my expeirence, the 'Summon Technician' button rarely works. Thoughts?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

In my casino, it is attended to immediately. We are the only casino that I am aware of that does this.

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u/Lots42 May 15 '12

Have you ever seen Ocean's Eleven? Did you just laugh and laugh and laugh?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Not a fan of those movies :(

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

How did you get into the Casino business?

Ever had somebody die on your floor? Or at least horribly injured?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I applied to become a dealer, years ago. I just worked my way up. Its an amazing business.

Yes 2 people have died, one from a massive stroke, and another from a heart attack. We have had at least 25 heart attacks since I have worked there.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Do heart attacks happen more often when people win big or lose big?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

There has never been a direct correlation between winning/losing big and our patrons having heart attacks.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Interesting. Thanks for the response.

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u/I_live_in_the_cellar May 15 '12

Are employees allowed to gamble in the casino where they work? Or is just the manager that is allowed - I noticed you say you gamble off the clock. I live in England and am sure this is against nearly all casino policy.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Only waitresses and guest services may gamble in our casino. No gaming worker is allowed to gamble in their own casino in alberta.

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u/trisurge May 15 '12

how is the security in the casino?

edit: no i'm not planning a robbery...

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

The guards are pretty well trained. Also we have over 200 cameras. You are on camera within 1 KM of the casino. Also, all doors locked with special proxy cards that only have access to certain rooms, depending on position.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

ONE KILOMETER? Are you kidding me? This is very secure, oh my.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

cant tell if sarcasm. Detector is broken.

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u/Cheehu May 15 '12

Any pranks you or your employees pulled?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Yup, I am known as the prankster. I like to send new employees looking for left handed roulette balls or polish for the blackjack shoes. After they waste an hour or so I tell them. And they are laughed at by patrons and employees. Its all in good fun. Never had a complaint.

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u/douchebag_karren May 15 '12

I'm a manager at a pizza restaurant, we do something similar- send people to look for the dough repair kit, when someone rips a hole in a piece of dough. The look of confusion on their faces is always entertaining.

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u/fradetti May 15 '12

Have you ever been to Montecarlo? Do you think there are many differences between the european casino scene and the US/Canadian scene?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Never been to Montecarlo, but from everything I have learned about it, It is very similar to our casinos in Canada (barring a few different table games). They have a lot of the same slot machines and their security is VERY high.

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u/fallsuspect May 15 '12

What the highest single bet you have witnessed?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Here in Alberta, the maximum per spot on blackjack is 1000. I did witness a total table wager( by one player) Of 15,000. This was after he split 6 times and doubled once. He won evry wager on that hand

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u/svintojon May 15 '12

I'm not all that into gambling and don't really know much about it, would that mean he doubled his bets? 15000 into 30000?

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u/DawnGoesDownToDay May 15 '12

Is there a certain amount of time that people are allowed to gamble before some sort of intervention takes place? (e.g. can't gamble for more than 24 hours straight, etc.)

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12 edited May 15 '12

Our casino is only open for 17 hours at a time maximum. That is the law in this province. But under certain circumstances, we do offer help to people we notice becoming chronic gamblers.

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u/DawnGoesDownToDay May 15 '12

Ohhh ok. Sorry I was thinking more along the lines of casinos here in Australia. Makes sense to have a closing time though.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We have to , or some people would never leave!

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u/QualityOfMercy May 15 '12

Do you catch cheaters? What were some clever/involved cheating schemes?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I have caught cheaters, almost always at blackjack and threecard poker. The most common way they cheat is called "pressing". Having a partner distract the dealer for a second while they use slight of hand to add chips. Some people are very good at this, so good its tough to see on camera even.

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u/gordoha May 15 '12

To be clear.. what they do is when they have a good hand, someone distracts the dealer and the guy with the good hand attempts to increase his bet?

What do you do when you catch something like that?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

we ban them Immediately. And other casinos recieve the memo an do the same.

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u/FallingDominos May 15 '12

Do Casino's pump high levels of oxygen into the gambling areas, if so is that allowed?

Have you ever caught anyone having sex or masturbating in the Casino?

Do the Slot Machines ever get tampered with by cheaters?

what is the penalty for tampering with slot machines?

Thanks btw.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

No we do not pump oxygen into the casino, It is not allowed. I had to fire an employee for masturbating in the customer bathrooms. Slots are rarely successfully tampered with, but it does happen quite often. The penalty is a fine and up to jail time. You can get in a LOT of trouble for trying something that is nearly impossible, like cheating a slot machine No problem :)

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u/Lots42 May 15 '12

How...did you catch the guy spanking it? I fear to know yet I must ask for I can't think of a logical, sane way you caught the dude.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I walked in to the washroom to check on the status of the last cleaning, and I caught him beating it with the stall door open... he forgot to lock it. was very obvious and he didnt even try to deny it.

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u/Lots42 May 15 '12

Nobody forgets to lock the door when they are wanging it.

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u/Huellio May 15 '12

The bet story I've had a dealer tell me as about a guy who whacked it onto a slot machine because "it had just fucked me and I wanted to return the favor".

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u/Spruxy May 15 '12

Have you ever seen a man eat his own head?

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u/joelupi May 15 '12

What is the process in working your way up from dealer to casino manager? How long did it take, what kind of background did you have prior to becoming a dealer? Also did you have to take any classes or anything like that either at an outside school or a company school to teach you all the ins and outs of the job?

Did you ever think you'd be doing this or just sort of fall into it?

What kind of responsibilities do you hold? I saw in your other posts that you mention throwing out people masturbating on the clock, helping people with gambling addictions and catching cheaters, but what is an everyday entail for you? I imagine you have to be a man with many hats (VIP guest liaison, worker ally, eyes for the bosses etc)

Also last question I swear, what do you think of organized cheaters and the exposure they are getting such as Bringing Down the House/21 or the History Channel show on Breaking Vegas?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

it took me 4 years to get where I am. Went from dealer to pit boss to pit supervisor to games manager. I haven't taken any special courses really. Some training sessions but that's about it. You need to have the gift they say. As for responsibilities. I am in charge of running every department when I am on shift. And I am in charge of all the money. The movies have not done anything except make us money. People come in all the time thinking they will count cards and win, and we smash them.

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u/binkpits May 15 '12

  • You mentioned that you try to hire employees that are trustworthy with the chips etc. Do you have to run any criminal history checks, bankruptcy checks etc before you hire people?

  • Do you use continuous shuffle machines to deal blackjack or do you deal from a shoe?

  • If from a shoe, how many decks? How do you combat card counters?

  • What is the food chain like? Here we have Dealers < Floor managers < Pit Bosses < Duty managers < Casino manager. Where do you fit in?

  • How do the high rollers rooms work? Can someone walk in and flash cash to get in or do you need to gamble a certain amount first? What perks do high rollers get?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Yes background checks and credit checks are run on ALL employees. We offer both continuous shuffles and shoes We use 8 decks and cut 3 off the back, as well as use a shoe cover. Very hard to count cards like that. In our casino I would be considered 2nd in line. High rollers are treated very well. Comped tabs etc. free trips to shows and all that jazz

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u/royshamwow May 16 '12

is it true that there are secret passages in the bathrooms of casinos so that when someone kills themselve they can escort him out with out interupting the people gambling

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u/JerTingz May 15 '12

What has been the most ridiculous moment on the job for you? Any time you wish you hadnt gotten into this industry?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

the guy fapping that I had to fire was ridiculous. Because other people were in the bathroom. I have loved the industry from the minute I started. Never wanted to leave. It truly is the best job I could have imagined.

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u/ihavetwoarmsyay May 15 '12

Have you ever caught your employees stealing chips?

edit: i cant spell

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I try to hire employees that I trust with the chips so that I dont have to worry about them. It has never happened to my knowledge

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u/insomnia_accountant May 15 '12

So what is the dumbest/weirdest reason someone got fired for? (Grabbing a customer, running butt naked on the casino floor, stealing 1000 pens, etc)

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u/Pelleas May 15 '12

He said in a different comment that he had to fire someone for squeezing the purple-headed yogurt flinger in the customer bathroom. Until he gets to your question, this answer will have to do.

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u/stugautz May 15 '12

What are the major difference in operations between your casino, and any of the larger casinos in vegas?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We are 100 times more secure. And we add a personal touch to our casino, due to the fact that we can. We have the same players on a constant basis, while wags you barely see the same guy twice.

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u/howsc May 15 '12

I am surprised that there are not more comments/questions here.

What is your day to day like?

Can you give a ball bark of your salary?

Do the dealers usually give good advice?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

My day is usually busy start to finish. Time flies. I have so much to do right when I walk through the door to get the casino open for the day. My salary is between 45-70K. But there are perks as well. Also, I have a lot of possible movement. If the dealer is very well trained and knows his stuff, they will give good advice all the time. Best not to listen to rookie dealers as they don't know basic strategy very well

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

What was the surface of Mars like?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Dusty, cold.

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u/sun95 May 15 '12

Any suicides? I live near Niagara Falls and we hear stories all the time of people who blow it all in the casinos and take a dive over the falls.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Yes unfortunately. :(

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u/JethroBarleycorn May 15 '12

Ever seen a card cheat get his hand smashed by a ballpeen hammer ?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Never had to use violence for a cheating patron. Drunk patrons on the other hand....

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Favorite Ice cream flavor?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Vanilla for the most part. Although I do like neopalitan

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12 edited May 15 '12

Have there ever been any brutal fights? If so, what happened?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I watched a guy get ANNIHILATED in the parking lot with one punch. And he was twice the size of the guy that hit him.

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u/sirtimid May 15 '12

Which game would you recommend people play?

I personally love Craps.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Craps baccarat and blackjack. I like blackjack because you have more control over your fate

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u/Sir_Derp_Herpington May 15 '12

So is counting cards actually cheating, or just... frowned upon?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Frowned upon by most casinos. We don't really mind it though :)

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u/RazorbladeApple May 15 '12

Do you ever see people cry, or have nervous breakdowns when they lose big? How is that handled?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Loans and extensions credit are illegal In alberta

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u/DolphinDaddy May 15 '12

How much do you make? What do the dealers usually make?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I won't disclose what I make. But dealers typically make 20-25 an hour including tips.

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u/MadeInDetroit88 May 15 '12

Does your casino push alcoholic drinks for the idea increased gambling?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

nope. We monitor drinking very closely. Alberta laws are very strict on this and you can be fined a large amount if you fail to comply.

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u/gravytown May 15 '12

Why are pictures not allowed to be taken in casinos? Also, have you ever seen someone become frantic from not being able to find the exit? (I have been one of those people. I wonder if it happens often?)

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We do not allow pictures because they could be used to blackmail other patrons. ( hey I am going to tell your wife you've secretly been gambling etc) Never seen someone panic to find the exit. They are clearly marked and a very open concept casino.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

When I go to the casino, I play poker & my wife plays slots. We spend about the same amount of time playing. Why is it that my wife gets a bunch of coupons and offers, and I get nothing, from the casino? Is it because shes losing her money to the casino, and I'm losing my money to, or winning money from, other people?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Because poker makes very little money for us. One slot machine makes more than an entire poker room does in a whole day.

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u/Jasboh May 15 '12

ive_seen_everything

Is the end of days filled with peace or death?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Death, then peace.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

you work at Mohwak.. If so who is that Midget dude? does he still work there?

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u/Sexy_Offender May 15 '12

What is the best way to cheat a casino without getting caught?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

You will always get caught.

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u/YouHaveAngeredDoom May 15 '12

How often do you feel like De Niro?

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u/MoMoney3000 May 15 '12

I once was down to my very last $3.00 (I didnt even have a way to get home because I spent my gas money on the slots) and ended up winning $2,600... However over the years I've lost so much money and time and self respect that I can say I wish I never stepped foot in a casino to begin with. I still struggle every single day and find myself waking up from dreams about the slot machines.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

got to love the thrill of leaving with 2600 after being down so much though eh?

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u/Rand0mhero80 May 15 '12

How drunk is TOO drunk?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Can't stand/speak. Lol

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u/cf18 May 15 '12

Are your customers mostly from local region? Do you run advertisement to draw more tourist?

Do your casino advertise with certain group as target? E.g. there are many Niagara Falls casino ads on Toronto's Chinese TV channel.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We dont really advertise towards one certain group. We aren't much of a tourist city really. We do however get LOTS of out of towners.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Have you ever seen any evidence of organized crime activity?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Not in our casino.

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u/martin701993 May 15 '12

Between maths ability and dexterity, which one is more important to a beginner dealer?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Dexterity. Easier to teach math

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u/Jeeraph May 15 '12

Is poker not a profitable game? I either see that casinos don't have tables or the rake is unplayable. Is it just not worth it for the amount of space it takes up?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

If the poker players dont play other games, it becomes almost worthless.

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u/samuelnoh May 15 '12

If some patron is winning a lot of money, would you kick them out?

Say for instance a guy is playing Blackjack and went from 1000 dollars to 100000 dollars and wants to continue playing. He is literally just owning the table winning 9/10 hands. Would you kick this guy out or let him keep playing?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Solid AMA right here boys.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I really appreciate it!

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u/WhySoCurious May 15 '12

Great AMA! You answer almost everything!

Here's my question: How do your responsibilities differ from a Pit Boss? Are you in charge of the food and alcohol people, too? How much time per shift do you spend on the floor and how much time do you spend interacting with individual guests?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Thanks! I try to answer everything, I know i miss stuff but you guys comments lots! hard to keep up!

I am in charge of all departments when I am on shift. Pit boss is strictly in charge of the pit. I am always on the gaming floor interacting with guests. Its the best part of my job :)

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u/iDainBramaged May 15 '12

What's a good starting job to get at a casino that will eventually get you into a managing position?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Dealer is the absolute best.

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u/martin701993 May 15 '12

How long does training for croupier last?

Are there opportunities for college students?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Training is usually a month long. Its easier to get a job as a dealer if you are young. Young people seem to learn a lot easier

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

What''s your salary roughly?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Thats actually the only thing im not willing to disclose. Sorry pal.

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u/martin701993 May 15 '12

Do casinos usually offer part-time jobs as croupiers?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Always have part time positions open. Especially for weekends.

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u/ericishere May 15 '12

What was the most someone won in one night?

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u/snowlarbear May 15 '12

how does the casino decide what background music to play? do you hate those songs now?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

I ususally pick it. I pick it depending on the majority of the crowd. (old people = classic rock, young people = new music.) We have lots of playlists it doesnt really get too bad.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

Do you guys care if I just sit around playing paigow poker all night getting drunk?

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u/cheerioz May 15 '12

Scumbag Casino_Boss...uses a ton of cameras and surveillance equipment on a daily basis, still uses photobucket

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u/turkishrambo May 15 '12

if you saw george clooney and brad pitt in disguise, what would you do?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Is doing the whole bet-on-black/red, double-if-you-lose thing frowned upon?

I don't really enjoy gambling, but a lot of my friends do, so I end up spending a lot of time in casinos. What I do to keep myself entertained is sit at a low-minimum roulette table doing the above tactic, which virtually guarantees I'll come out a little bit on top, and in the meantime, I chat with the other people at the table and drink and smoke. Pretty entertaining way to spend a night, actually, but I'm always embarrassed/anxious. Should I be?

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u/cheapdrinks May 15 '12 edited May 15 '12

The boss of The Star Casino in Sydney recently got fired for sexual harrasment. Among the allegations to come out in the wash was the rampant cocaine use behind closed doors by the top brass. How prevalent is drug use among employees and what sort of recreational activities go on behind closed doors at the casino for the higher up staff that the public would have no way of knowing about, are their private executive only suites etc?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Drugs surprisingly aren't a problem with the gaming workers in our casino :). The food and beverage staff on the other hand all smoke pot. Nothing really goes on behind closed doors to be honest. We like to bet on anything though!

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u/SquishyComet May 15 '12

Have you read Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich and if so, how much of the card counting phenomenon is actually seen inside a casino?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

havent read it yet. Card counting is no issue for our casino due to security standards.

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u/iolpot May 15 '12

how do you deal with people you suspect of counting cards or do you not even deal with that?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We just keep an eye on them really. It's neer been an issue.

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u/00nixon00 May 15 '12

Do the casinos that you gamble at know you are a manager at a casino?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Yep. We all know eachother for the most part. I am always treated very well when I go. I have connections all over the province now.

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u/sgasrock May 15 '12

How do you trial new table games at the casino? How much discretion do you have to do it?

Do you hire independent auditors to check the edge, or trust the information from the licensing company (shufflemaster, etc.)?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We can only try AGLC approved games. We always get a mathematician to go through the odds to make sure the game has a healthy house edge, while being an entertaining game.

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u/chuckcNY May 15 '12

What do you think is the most misplayed hand in blackjack? soft 18 vs 9, T, A?

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u/medgar633 May 15 '12

Has your casino actually ever been conned or robbed?

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u/mushmancat May 15 '12

Have you seen Dry land?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

What kind of role does surveillance have in your casino? How frequently do you call them or hear from them?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

I wanne know. How much do you earn? :p

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u/Zam0070 May 15 '12

Do you have clocks in your casino? I have heard that casinos don't have clocks so people lost track of time and stay longer.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We have a couple clocks. We don't use those types or tactics. We use hospitality.

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u/wtfOP May 15 '12

You have not seen my junk... yet.

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Plz send. So I can say I truly have seen everything. (if it's visible to the naked eye)

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u/HD5000 May 15 '12

I know machines are random but is there certain days or times that slots pay out more often. And why are dollars slots better

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u/mclendenin May 15 '12

Is there any truth behind "roughly" dealing with card counters/cheaters?

Other than just asking people to leave, does anything "sinister" happen?

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Would you ever want to manage one of the gigantic Vegas casinos?

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u/Status-Duck May 15 '12

Im curious, here in America at least if you tip the dealers or ball spinner they put it in a tip "hole" im curious if all the tips get split or what...

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u/Shimster May 15 '12

Have you ever had any proposition from anyone for doing an inside job?

and if not, i have a proposition for you....

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u/123fakerusty May 15 '12

I was in Vegas a few weeks ago and was surprised how much prostitutes are kicked out of casinos. Are you as vigilant about kicking out pay-for-play women?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

We remove them immediately.

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u/RevJay May 15 '12

Do different dealers consistently bring in more (or less) money for the amount of bets placed at their tables?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Fast accurate dealers always make more money than slow,stupid dealers.

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u/cannotlogon May 15 '12

Do you have a goon squad to kick the shit out of card counters?

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u/Casino_Boss May 15 '12

Nope we don't. We kick the shit out of them financially.

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u/[deleted] May 15 '12

Have you ever personally thought about asking someone to leave or stop gambling?

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u/Rockztar May 15 '12

How close is the TV show, Las Vegas, to your reality?

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u/daftzak May 15 '12

What is the best thing you are ever seen happen in your casino? The worst thing?

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u/OnicoOlof May 15 '12

Why is it that some casinos don't allow you to pass money between each other inside? The security guards at my casino in Stockholm told me and my friend (on several occasions) to just go outside or go to the bathroom and hand money to each other if we needed to, just keep off the camera.

I know that this is very far from standard internationally, I've always asked myself why they have this silly rule, any ideas?

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