Casino Table Operations
Technical Certificate · 16 credit hours · 1 semesters · Division of Investigative and Protective Services
Dealing procedure for blackjack, craps, roulette, and carnival games. Chip handling, payout calculation, game protection, and Ohio Casino Control Commission licensure preparation. The practicum includes supervised sessions conducted with live currency substitutes under casino-floor protocols; students who handle currency during the practicum are required to complete the Commission's currency-handling attestation form before the session begins.
Licensure requires the applicant to be 21 years of age. Students who will reach 21 within twelve months of completion are eligible to enroll. Commission licensure fees are not included in tuition.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAM 110 | Blackjack Dealing Procedure | 4 | 1 |
| GAM 120 | Craps Dealing Procedure | 4 | 1 |
| GAM 130 | Roulette and Carnival Games | 3 | 1 |
| GAM 140 | Game Protection and Chip Handling | 3 | 1 |
| GAM 150 | Licensure Preparation | 2 | 1 |
Licensure or employment in this field requires a criminal records check. The College does not advise on individual eligibility and does not refund tuition on the basis of denied licensure.
Student outcomes
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of published length | 76.9% |
| Placement in field or related field | 87.5% |
Rates are calculated under the methodology statement of record (rev. 2025-08-15).
Graduates
Payout calculation with a pit boss watching is a different skill than payout calculation on a worksheet. GAM 110 ran the drills until my hands did it without me.
Marcus Deel, ’26 — Dealer, licensed casino
Facilities and instruction
Instruction is delivered in the facilities of the Division of Investigative and Protective Services. Additional photographs are collected at Campus photographs.
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