THANKS TO ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT, SGA IS CELEBRATING IT'S 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! OVER 500 STUDENTS TAUGHT!!   The casino industry offers an exciting new career and lifestyle with extraordinary income potential. With over 100 casinos in Washington alone, qualified dealers are always in demand. Income earned by casino dealers in the US is in the top 10% of US earners! Dealers in Western Washington earn approximately $20+/hour. There are many dealers whose income exceeds $100,000 per year! Imagine dealing games to make that kind of income. Have you thought about making $50 to $100 per day in tips by waiting in a restaurant or bartending? You can make over $200 a day on a regular basis in many casinos in the area. On top of that, there are a few lucky days where you can make $1000 or even $2000 in just one day! Here are some other great reasons to become a Casino Dealer: *Flexible work hours Most casinos in Washington state are open 20 hours or more a day. That means whatever your schedule may be, you can work around it, day or night. *You have the choice to work part-time or full-time Many use this job as their primary full-time job, but many use this as a part-time job while attending school or their primary employment. *Benefits Most casinos offer health benefits and paid vacations to full-time employees. *Its easy to relocate Once you have experience dealing in casinos, you can find similar work around the country. There are casinos in Nevada, California, Arizona, and cruise ships just to name a few. *It's very easy!! Anyone can do it. All you have to do is learn the games and their rules and procedures. SGA has successfully provided training to individuals of all ages ranging from 18 y/o to those over 60 y/o. *It's fun!! Did we mention you will be dealing games for a living?
At SGA, our professional instructors teach the fundamental skills needed to deal the latest table games in a hands-on casino atmosphere. Learn to deal games like: Blackjack,Luckylady Blackjack, Spanish 21, Fortune Pai Gow Poker 3-card poker, Mini, Bacarrat,   Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Double Action Blackjack  and Poker (Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and 7-card stud). **Texas Shootout, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, and other card games will be taught as needed. Our goal is to offer the finest in classroom and personal training to ensure graduates can begin their new career in as little as 4 weeks! We teach students the essential skills and knowledge that will ensure each individual's successful transition from student to dealer. SGA will provide a 1000 sq./ft facility with the following 8 table games: Blackjack Lucky Lady Blackjack Fortune Pai Gow Poker Spanish 21 Four Card Poker 3 Card Poker 2 Poker Tables (Hold'em, Omaha, 7-Stud) *All the tables provided by SGA are regulation size. Learn important aspects of dealing in a casino: *How to cut Cheques *Learn to pitch cards like a pro *Shuffle procedures *Dealing procedures *Rack Management *Rules and payouts odds of games *Easy way to calculate payouts like blackjack payouts & Paigow commission *How to interact with customers and much more. We are licensed under Washington State Gambling Commission and Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Our instructors obtain instructors license. Classes will be an average size of 5 to 10 students per instructor. Maximum class size is 20. SGA will provide all literature and equipment needed. Instruction will include classroom lecture, lab (live training), and independent study. (VAR21.4267) After completion of the course, SGA will help students locate employment from a list of casinos in the greater Seattle area. *Though our current graduates have a 95% hire rate, employment is not guaranteed by SGA. Don't wait! Start your career in the casino industry today!