Would You Take This Job? – Table Games Dealer School Program at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Job Title: Table Games Dealer Student
Company: Rivers Casino Pittsburgh (in partnership with CCAC)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (on-site training at CCAC Allegheny Campus)
Remote: No — in-person training required
Schedule: Full-time during the 7-week program; shifts follow after training
Pay: Paid tuition for training plus trainee compensation; dealers can earn $30+/hour including tips
Requirements: Must be 18+, not currently employed by Rivers or Rush Street Gaming; must apply and pass pre-screening to join the Dealer School program

Job Description:
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh offers a partner-sponsored, paid 120-hour Dealer School program taught at CCAC’s Allegheny campus—covering games like Blackjack, Poker variants, and Big 6 Wheel. Successful trainees who pass the final audition are offered a Table Games Dealer role at the casino.

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Would You Take This Job?

  • Pros:

    • Training and tuition fully covered—earn while you learn

    • High potential earnings from tips after placement

    • Great entry point into casino hospitality, no prior experience needed

  • Cons:

    • Requires on-site presence and full commitment to training schedule

    • High-energy, fast-paced environment—must stay sharp under pressure

    • Not guaranteed employment unless you pass the audition

Would you take it? Why—or why not?

I’d consider it if the training is paid and there’s a guaranteed audition at Rivers — otherwise you can burn weeks for nothing. Buddy did CCAC’s class and said it’s legit, but expect swing/night shifts, tons of standing, and tips that swing a lot. Do they list the base pay and schedule once you pass?

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Did dealer school at another casino last year - training was paid, but the offer only came if you passed the audition. If you go, practice chip cutting and fast common payouts (3:2, 2:1, $6 pays $7); that’s what they harp.

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