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Casino games training currently offered includes: Blackjack, Novelty Games, Roulette, Midi-Baccarat/Pai Gow, Craps, and Poker.
Classes are held at the BRCTC Gaming Careers Institute located at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Introduction to Table Games is a prerequisite before completing additional games. The minimum age requirement for a Dealer is 21.
GCI Courses
Introduction To Table Games And Blackjack
Fast-Track Available!
Completed in Two Weeks:
5 days per week
8 hours per day
80 contact hours
This course begins with the general responsibilities of the dealer. Emphasis is placed on correct chip handling techniques, identifying the value of each color chip, learning to read the total value of a bet, and pit procedures. Continued with the fundamentals of dealing with Blackjack; card totaling, chip handling and cutting, card shuffling, and card placement. Attention given to game and accounting procedures, accuracy, and speed.
Novelty Games
Fast-Track Available!
Completed in One Week:
5 days per week
8 hours per day
40 contact hours
This course covers a grouping of games considered “secondary” / “carnival” / “novelty” games. The category of these games can be extensive; the current games included are listed below. You will learn the rules of play for each game, standard poker rankings, calculating payout odds, and more.
Three Card Poker
Four Card
Let It Ride
Cajun Stud
High Card Flush
Heads-Up Hold’em Poker
Big Six
Roulette
Fast-Track Available!
Completed in One Week:
5 days per week
8 hours per day
40 contact hours
This course covers the fundamentals of dealing with Roulette. Emphasis on chip handling, table layout, accurate and quick mental multiplication, and accuracy in clearing the table.
MIDI-BAC/PAI-GOW
Fast-Track Available!
Completed in One Week
5 days per week
8 hours per day
40 contact hours
This course is designed to train students in all aspects of dealing with Midi-Baccarat and Pai-Gow. Students learn about the equipment used, the rules and object of the game, check handling and odds. Extensive hands-on training to assist students in mastering all aspects of these exciting games.
Craps
160 contact hours
This course is for experienced table games dealers and covers the fundamentals of dealing Craps. Emphasis on the knowledge of the procedures on various bets, accurate and quick mental multiplication, and chip handling. Special attention to game procedures, accounting procedures, accuracy and speed.
Poker
Fast-Track Available!
Completed in One Week:
5 days per week
8 hours per day
40 contact hours
This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Poker. Instruction in the fundamentals of rake/antes/blind bets, game rules and regulations, dealer’s responsibilities, and game security.
Education helps you advance your career at any level! Learn skills and knowledge in your chosen field to start a career or progress from entry-level to senior positions. Explore our short-term programs in multiple disciplines to build or nurture your workforce-ready skills for career growth!
Tuition funding opportunities may be available to qualified applicants.
Ready To Get Started?
Have Questions?
Contact:
Diana Crouse, GCI Program Coordinator
Email: dcrou01@blueridgectc.edu
Cell Text or Call: 304-707-6036
*Completion of courses does not guarantee employment.
