Rivers Casino Philadelphia is launching a paid dealer training program that covers the full cost of dealer school and pays participants $17.50 per hour during classroom training. This offering makes the venue the region’s only retail Pennsylvania casino to offer such a program, according to a PlayPennsylvania report.
Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old. Rivers welcomes veterans, retirees, career changers, college students, and recent grads. According to PlayPennsylvania, the casino offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, immediate 401(k) vesting, tuition reimbursement, free parking, flexible scheduling, and room for advancement.
The training enables individuals with no casino experience to become table games dealers.
“Trainees become team members on day one, and with our high success rate, graduates can transition immediately into full- or part-time dealer roles after passing their audition,” said Scott Lokke, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, in a statement shared with PlayPennsylvania.
New dealers can earn up to $30 per hour when tips supplement base pay. Higher earnings are possible by mastering more games, such as baccarat, roulette, and craps.
PlayPennsylvania noted that experienced dealers can receive bonus opportunities. According to PlayPennsylvania, they include up to $10,000 for proficiency in two core games (with a 30-hour-per-week average) or $5,000 for proficiency in one core gam. In addition, candidates are eligible for a $1,000 annual retention bonus and potential higher bonuses by expanding skills through Rivers’ internal program.
The dealer training initiative is part of a broader August events calendar at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Featured entertainment and promotions include performances from Rickey Smiley and a Michael Jackson tribute show, alongside six-figure jackpots on Royal 9 Baccarat and a multi-link progressive shared between Ultimate Texas Hold ’em, Mississippi Stud, and Three Card Poker.