The Introduction to Casino Gaming, Blackjack and Craps Game prepares students for employment with a gaming establishment. Students enrolled in the program receive training to enhance possibilities of employment, retention and promotion in the workforce. The curriculum covers Louisiana gaming rules and regulations, blackjack basics, math, interpersonal skills and hands-on training.
To register, students need to be 21 years of age or older, pass an entry-level math test and a background check.
The 18-week, 160-hour program meets Monday-Thursday from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at SOWELA's Main Campus in Lake Charles, LA.
SOWELA's Casino Dealer Training program will provide up-to-the-minute and relevant instruction on all the latest gaming trends and techniques. The information is based on the primary skills employers want to see in the dealers they hire, and details players like to see in the dealers they interact with and tip on the casino floor. We have "hands on" teaching methods, SOWELA graduates will learn a complete understanding of the gaming business. Additionally, they will be thoroughly experienced with the rules, techniques, systems, procedures, equipment, and theory in their choice of one (or all) of the following casino games: Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, Baccarat, and Craps. The student's skills and abilities will be developed to a point that qualifies them for employment at an entry-level position in the casino industry.
