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Gambling Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Median salary (BLS)

$93,220

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$56k – $164k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

AI exposure

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

Estimate

Cost to qualify

$500–$3,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Gambling Managers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Gambling Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $55,960

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Gambling Managers

    Established

    $93,220

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Gambling Managers

    Senior

    $128,785

Key skills

A typical day

  • Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
  • Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
  • Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
  • Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
  • Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.

Fields of study

Any field

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