What Do You Do At A Casino
Just like any other ordinary Malaysian, we go through various exams during secondary school. After I completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) in Form 5, I had about four months to go before attending college. During this period, some students will get selected to go for National Service (NS), others may stay home, or work part-time to earn some pocket money. I chose the latter, which led me to apply for a job in a casino—and I got it.
I was still underage then, so needless to say, I’ve never stepped into a casino before. The closest thing I’ve encountered to a casino is watching casino-related movies, such God of Glambers, starring Andy Lau and Chow Yun-Fat; and 21, starring Jim Sturgess and Kate Bosworth.
Secretaries and receptionists work in casino resorts as do maintenance crews. So, if you have what hiring managers deem “transferable skills,” the ability to take what you learned at your previous jobs. A casino is a facility for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. Some casinos are also.
At that time, no one has ever educated me about working for passion and not the money—I was clearly doing it just for the salary. Compared to working as a waitress, being a casino dealer with SPM as my only qualification pays a lot more than most other jobs out there.
If you were to tell someone that you’ve worked in the gambling industry, they’d most likely say whoa and wow. Well certainly, there were some wow moments, so now I’m going to share a few things that only people who have worked at a casino will be able to tell you.
P.S.: I was Pontoon dealer, which is the British version of Blackjack. Both have similar rules but they are actually played quite differently. The most notable difference is in Pontoon, all cards that are 10s are removed.
1. The dealers can’t help you win money.
This is one very most annoying part of being a casino dealer. Some people actually come up to me and ask me questions like, “Hey so you know how to win, right? Because you’re the dealer?”, “Teach me how to win,” or “What system do they use in the machines that cause us to lose?”
I wish I could help these people sometimes. But the truth is, we’re practically like a robot, albeit a bit friendlier (we provide customer service like answering questions, smile while greeting them, etc.). We just follow the rules and play the game with the players.
To sum it up, we’re just doing our job which includes shuffling cards, paying bets, and keeping the game going. No magic, no tricks, nothing.
2. Feng shui and superstitions are heavily practiced.
Have you heard of stories that the casinos are built based on certain shape to create a better feng shui for the casino to earn more money?
It’s somewhat true.
If you’ve been to a casino, you might know that the interior design of casinos are specifically designed and decorated according to certain feng shui elements. One popular practice is that there are no windows or clocks in the casino.
The casino that I worked at had a ceiling that is shaped like a coffin in the middle of the casino.
Besides that, most gamblers wear something in red before going into a casino because it is believed that the red colour brings good luck. This might sound a little pervert-ish, but if you are observant enough, you might be able to notice many people wearing red undergarments, especially if they are wearing a white coloured outfit.
3. The dealers are not yeng at all.
Sure, in movies, you’d be amazed by casino dealers who are very proficient in distributing the cards, and paying bets and payouts at a very fast speed. They look so cool and professional. Well I must warn you to not fall for this delusional glamorous scene of the world of casinos.
Casino dealers work in shifts and night shifts are the busiest hours. Most dealers choose this job because it pays the bill, not because they enjoy playing the game. Our shifts can be from 7 am to 3pm or 11 am to 7 am.
Most of us don’t really bother to dress up and look hot while we are working. Sometimes we don’t even shower before going to work because we are constantly exposed to second-hand smoke, so we’re going to be very smelly anyway.
4. Mistakes are inevitable, and the casino won’t care (about the small ones anyway).
Newbie mistakes are unavoidable and one common mistake is paying extra winning bets to a customer.
For example, you have to pay the player RM100, and you’re supposed to give them 4 RM25 chips, but you took 5 pieces accidentally and unfortunately your mistake was caught by the surveillance camera.
In the case of such a mistake, the player will think that your salary will be deducted, but in actual fact the casino management don’t really see it as a big deal. The player could even keep that extra chip if they don’t want to return it, but the dealer’s salary will not get affected at all.
They see the bigger picture: It doesn’t matter if the player takes the extra chip, because it’s just more money for them to lose during the next few rounds.
5. The house is always the winner.
Bear in mind that casinos are not the place for you to earn money. The house will always be the winner; they need profit to survive, and that is your losing bets.
What Do You Do In A Casino Crossword
I have seen player after player lose their money. I’ve seen someone take out his phone to sell it to the player sitting beside him just to get cash in return to continue playing.
I saw an elderly woman who broke down and cried after losing all her money at the table. I have also seen a player emptying his wallet and then going to the ATM to withdraw a stack of money, desperate to win, but losing it all to the casino again.
Gambling makes people, no matter if they are rich or poor, think that they always have the chance to win more money. You may win occasionally during the first few hours, but you will lose eventually. Winning may be fun; however once you’re an addict, it’s all downhill from there.
And it’s only a matter of time before you get addicted—human beings are weak after all.
The casino is an interesting, colorful, and lively place. The minute you step inside one, you'll find yourself immediately drawn into the action on the floor. First-timers may even be mesmerized by all the colors, the machines, the chatter. Best of all, you'll meet a lot of people – individuals from different sectors of society – inside a casino.
Not everyone who goes to the casino is there to play or gamble. Some people go there to drink or relax. Some, believe it or not, simply go to casinos to people watch. The casino crowd is as diverse as diverse can be. Here is a list of the people you are bound to meet when you get inside a casino, no matter what time of day or what day of the week it is.
Getting to Know the People in a Casino
1. Young and Enthusiastic Salaried Players
These are people who are usually in their early 20s and working a day job in a corporate office. They are either fresh graduates or sophomores in their jobs. This bunch does not believe in saving their salaries, so they spend a lot of time at the casino. Sometimes, they stay at the slot machines; other times, they go a little daring and play the roulette or some Blackjack.
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2. The Lucky First-Timer
This person can be in his late 20s or early 30s. He has always wanted to try his luck at the casino and now that he finally has the money, he decides to spend the night playing. He first tries out the slot machines, and as he starts collecting wins, he moves on to the poker table, where he wins some more. His beginner's luck may irritate some players, but he does not really care. All that he knows is he's finally living his dream!
3. Grandma and Grandpa at the Slot Machines
Grandma and grandpa's idea of a romantic getaway is a trip to the casino, where they spend the whole night trying out all the slot machines. They'll be wearing matching floral outfits, too! They have with them a small bag, where they intend to keep their winnings. They may hit the jackpot from time-to-time, but what they're really enjoying is the free entertainment, the free drinks, and each other's company.
4. The Depressed Gentleman or Lady
He or she enters the casino alone, loneliness all over his/her face. He/she heads off to the bar and orders some drink. After drowning out his/her sorrows through alcohol, he/she proceed to the tables to play some games. All the loneliness on his/her face radiates a negative energy, so our depressed player gets even more depressed after losing several times.
5. He Who Plays With and Loses Hard Earned Money
This man walks into the casino and goes straight to the tables. He starts at the roulette and shells out half of the money in his wallet. He loses. He still has some money left, so he moves to the poker table and uses all the cash he has. He loses again. He retreats to the bar and claims his free drink. He eventually goes home after realizing he just lost his hard earned money in one night.
6. The Curious Player
This guy does not really know what he is doing. He plays poker even if he does not understand the game. He goes to the Blackjack table, places a bet, and plays, even if he does not know what he has to do to win. At times, you'll see him at the bar, trying to persuade someone to explain to him how the roulette is played. Other times, he'll be playing Blackjack while reading a how-to-play book. This player can get on your nerves after some time, but didn't we all go through the curious phase, too?
7. The Waitress and The Bartender
They who have seen it all. They know practically everything that happens inside the casino day in and day out. They know who the regular players are and may even call them by first names. They know the player's styles, quirks, weaknesses, and strengths. The waitress may have been hit on by men (including dirty old men), and the bartender may have received more than stares from ladies, but they don't mind because they earn well.
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8. The Big Spender, The Cool Dude, and The Know-It-All
The big spender shows off his money by betting large amounts on all the games he joins in. He doesn't mind losing; what's important for him is people notice his money. The cool dude is like the happy go lucky single lady who fleets from table to table having fun and enjoying every game, often winning and sometimes losing. The Know-It-All believes he can beat everyone at every game. Of course, this is far from the truth.
So, you see? The casino is quite an interesting place even if you do not gamble. The people you meet there will make your experience worth remembering!
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