The Casino Career Institute

Visit us in the Caesars Entertainment Wing for Hospitality and Gaming Studies, located at the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus.

Table Games Training

All table games students are required to wear a professional-style black polo or button-down shirt, black slacks/skirts, and black shoes.

On the first day of class, students are required to be present at 11 a.m., for completion of required paperwork for the Casino Career Institute.

How does Quick Start work? Register online for the Table Games Dealer-Quick Start course. Print your receipt and begin your class on the following Tuesday. You will inform the instructor which table game you want to learn to jump-start your casino career.

Register now, and select your game.

Table Games – Quick Start

This course is designed to provide students with easy access and instruction to become a table games dealer. Students will learn the fundamentals and skills needed to provide exceptional customer experience when dealing games on the casino floor. Emphasis will be placed on game knowledge, chip value, and recognition, along with card handling. In addition, special attention will be given to game security, accounting, pit procedures, customer service, and the chain of command.

Blackjack, Roulette or Baccarat (select one)

Blackjack: This course will prepare you for entry into any other primary or secondary game. The first two weeks concentrate on correct chip-handling techniques, identifying the value of each color chip, learning to read the total value of a bet, and proper pit procedures for payoffs. You will also learn the roles of each position in the casino chain of command. The second two weeks of the course will teach you the fundamentals of dealing Blackjack. Emphasis will be placed on card totaling, chip cutting and handling, card shuffling, and card placement. Special attention will be given to game and accounting procedures, accuracy, and speed.

Roulette: This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Roulette for those who already have training in another game. Emphasis will be given to accurate and quick mental memorization of multiplication tables used in Roulette, chip handling, andclearing the table layout.

Baccarat: This course accommodates the experience, knowledge, and skills acquired in previous game training. Emphasis will be placed on 3rd card rules, commissions, and percentages and the ability to calculate them immediately. Customer service and relations will be the focus.

CARE-107 (48 hours): Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Caesars Entertainment Wing
Cost: $639 (Tuition: $569, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Section AW20: beginning January 7 (ends January 30)
Section AW21: beginning January 14 (ends February 6)
Section AW22: beginning January 21 (ends February 13)
Section AW23: beginning January 28 (ends February 20)
Section AW24: beginning February 4 (ends February 27)
Section AW25: beginning February 11 (ends March 6)
Section AW26: beginning February 18 (ends March 13)
Section AW27: beginning February 25 (ends March 20)
Section AW28: beginning March 4 (ends March 27)
Section AW29: beginning March 11 (ends April 3)
Section AW30: beginning March 18 (ends April 10)
Section AW31: beginning March 25 (ends April 17)
Section AW32: beginning April 1 (ends April 24)
Section AW33: beginning April 8 (ends May 1)
Section AW34: beginning April 15 (ends May 8)
Section AW35: beginning April 22 (ends May 15)
Section AW36: beginning April 29 (ends May 22)
Section AW37: beginning May 6 (ends May 29)
Section AW38: beginning May 13 (ends June 5)
Section AW39: beginning May 20 (ends June 12)
Section AW40: beginning May 27 (ends June 24)

Craps

Learn the fundamentals of dealing Craps. Emphasis will be placed on game procedures along with knowledge of a variety of bets. Accuracy, quick mental multiplication, and chip handling will prepare you for this fast-paced game. Special attention will be given to accounting procedures, accuracy, and speed. Roulette knowledge and experience are suggested.

CARE-109 (96 hours): Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Caesars Entertainment Wing
Cost: $1,189 (Tuition: $1,119, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Section AW02: beginning January 21 (ends March 13)
Section AW03: beginning April 8 (ends May 29)

Blackjack, Roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles (select one)

Blackjack: This combination course will prepare you for entry into any other primary or secondary game. The first two weeks concentrate on correct chip-handling techniques, identifying the value of each color chip, learning to read the total value of a bet, and proper pit procedures. You will also learn the roles of each position in the casino chain of command. The second two weeks of the course will teach you the fundamentals of dealing Blackjack. Emphasis will be placed on card totaling, chip cutting and handling, card shuffling, and card placement. Special attention will be given to game and accounting procedures, accuracy, and speed.

Roulette: This course covers the fundamentals of dealing Roulette for those who already have training in another game. Emphasis will be given to accurate and quick mental multiplication, chip handling, memorization of table layout, and accuracy in clearing the table.

Pai Gow Poker: This course accommodates the experience, knowledge, and skills acquired in previous game training. Learn the fundamentals of dealing Pai Gow Poker. Emphasis will be placed on the rules of the game, commissions, and security.

Pai Gow Tiles: Learn the fundamentals of dealing Pai Gow Tiles. Based on ancient Chinese history, the game is played with a set of 32 dominoes. The object is to get the winning hand, GEE JOON (also called the supreme pair). Emphasis will be placed on the rules of the game, commissions, security, and game protection.

CARE-111 (48 hours): Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Caesars Entertainment Wing
Cost: $639 (Tuition: $569, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Section AW04: beginning January 7 (ends January 30)
Section AW05: beginning February 11 (end March 6)
Section AW06: beginning March 22 (ends April 10)
Section AW07: beginning April 22 (ends May15)
Section AW08: beginning May 27 (ends June 24)

Poker and Tournament Play

Learn the essentials of dealing Poker and prepare for a career as a Poker dealer. You will train and practice dealing Poker from the hand, including the fundamentals of rake/ antes/blind bets, game rules, regulations, dealer’s responsibilities, and game security.

POKR-200 (48 hours): Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Caesars Entertainment Wing
Cost: $639 (Tuition: $569, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Section AW04: beginning January 21 (ends February 13)
Section AW05: beginning February 25 (ends March 20)
Section AW06: beginning April 8 (ends May 1)
Section AW07: beginning May 13 (ends June 5)

Carnival Games (more games added)

You will learn multiple poker games, including Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Criss Cross.

PGOW-202 (24 hours): Worthington Atlantic City Campus, Caesars Entertainment Wing
Cost: $289 (Tuition: $219, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Section AW06: beginning January 7 (ends January 16)
Section AW07: beginning January 28 (ends February 6)
Section AW08: beginning February 18 (ends February 27)
Section AW09: beginning March 11 (ends March 20)
Section AW10: beginning April 1 (ends April 10)
Section AW11: beginning April 22 (ends May 1)
Section AW12: beginning May 13 (ends May 22)
Section AW13 : beginning June 3 (ends June 12)

Alumni Program for CCI Graduates

Prerequisite: You must have graduated from a CCI Table Games course. Students taking this program are required to follow the CCI Student Dress Code. CCI certificate awarded upon successful completion. CCI Table Games graduates can refresh or develop new skills to gain a marketable edge as they return to the gaming workforce with our Alumni Program.

Blackjack
BLJK-103 (48 hours) See Blackjack schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Craps
CRAP-201 (96 hours) See Craps schedule
Cost: $1,089 (Tuition: $1,019, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Baccarat
BACC-204 (48 hours) See Baccarat schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Poker and Tournament Play
POKR-204 (48 hours) See Poker and Tournament Play schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Pai Gow Tiles
PGOW-207 (48 hours) See Pai Gow Tiles schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Roulette
ROUL-204 (48 hours) See Roulette schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Pai Gow Poker
PGOW-206 (48 hours) See Pai Gow Poker schedule
Cost: $539 (Tuition: $469, Materials: $35, Campus Safety Fee: $25, Registration Fee: $10)

Alumni Practice Program

Prerequisite: You must have graduated from a CCI Table Games program within the past five years. You may practice the games you previously learned at CCI. Required documentation: verification of previous games taken with CCI. This is a practice program; no certificate is issued.

Don’t fall behind or lose your skills! This is a practice program designed to help you brush up on your skills. Personalized instruction is not included in this program.

CARE-001
Cost: $29 (this fee is based on 90 days)

Section AW03: Worthington Atlantic City Campus January-March
Section AW04: Worthington Atlantic City Campus April-June

Alumni Practice is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-7:30 p.m. Practice lab is open only when there are scheduled classes in session.

Practice Program

Prerequisite: Must present your 35 license.

Don’t lose your skills! Practice games you have previously dealt in our fully-equipped mock casino setting. Gain an edge in the gaming workforce. Brush up on your skills and prepare for your next audition.

Note: Personalized instruction is not included in this program. A certificate will not be issued. 

CARE-110
Cost: $19 (this fee is valid for three days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-7:30 p.m. The practice lab is open only when there are scheduled classes in session).

Section AW03: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, January 7-30
Section AW04: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, February 4-27
Section AW05: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, March 4-27
Section AW06: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, April 1-30
Section AW07: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, May 1-29
Section AW08: Worthington Atlantic City Campus, June 3-26

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Register Online Here

Full payment must be made at the time of online registration via credit/debit card. Early registration is recommended to ensure a spot in your workshop, many courses fill quickly.
Still have questions? Contact us at workforce@atlanticcape.edu or 609.343.5655.