It's not the typical training scheme for jobseekers - you have to think fast, be dexterous and a whizz at your times tables. But it's an ace role for 18-year-old Emily Poxon from Nottingham, who has landed a job as a casino dealer.
She was one of ten applicants, aged 18 to 30, aiming to kickstart her career thanks to a four-week gaming academy run by Grosvenor Casinos nationwide, including the one in Maid Marian Way, Nottingham. Emily was taught how to deal the most popular casino games, including roulette and poker.
Those who qualify are offered full-time employment. But first they have to master casino terminology, the difference between odds and pay-outs, as well as the correct way to spin the roulette ball. The academy helps applicants to learn how best to manage the fast-paced nature of bets placed by guests when they visit the casino.
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Those taking part are also being tutored on their times tables up to 35 and are receiving tips and tricks on how to improve their dexterity when it comes to collecting and gathering bets and chips, to ensure they can deliver excellent service in the quickest way possible.
As part of Grosvenor Casinos’ commitment to safer gambling, the academy also focuses on safeguarding guests and educating team members about the importance of ensuring all guests always play responsibly.
Emily said: "I was completely new to casinos and gambling, when I decided to join the gaming academy. Taking part in this training has allowed me to learn so much about the different casino games and I was really surprised at how accessible they are, as well as how many women come to play.
“This experience has been the most fun I have ever had in a job and enjoyed the support and training we’ve received. I’d like to give a special thanks to our mentor, who was so incredibly patient with us. I was also impressed by the measures in place to help support safer gambling. I cannot wait to get started in my career as a dealer and hope to eventually take my skills abroad with the chance to travel whilst further evolving with Grosvenor Casinos.”
Daren Brain, general manager at Grosvenor Casino in Nottingham, said: “We have a strong track record for providing training opportunities for city’s job seekers to upskill and join our team. A career as a casino dealer is a highly skilled profession which offers flexible working as well as valuable training to make casinos more accessible and safer for all.
“We are determined to offer all applicants of the gaming academy the chance to work for Grosvenor Casinos and become part of the team here.”
Alongside the gaming academy, Grosvenor Casinos is also carrying out a recruitment drive for job seekers across other casinos with a range of roles available.
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