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Gambling Managers

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

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

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $93,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$55,960$164,350

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.2% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Management of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningCoordinationService OrientationComplex Problem Solving
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMathematicsAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEconomics and Accounting
Core tasks

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.

Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.

Maintain familiarity with all games used at a facility, as well as strategies or tricks employed in those games.

Train new workers or evaluate their performance.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Gambling Managers?

The median pay for Gambling Managers is $93,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Gambling Managers?

Employment for Gambling Managers is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Gambling Managers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Gambling Managers?

About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.