Job Fair Seeking Table Dealers Hosted by Bally’s Chicago – NBC Chicago

As the gaming industry continues to expand in Illinois, Bally’s Chicago Casino is looking to bolster its workforce at its temporary downtown location, specifically seeking more dealers at the tables.

The career fair offers some Chicagoans a career change opportunity.

“I’m not really good at maps, but it’s something I’m willing to learn,” potential candidate DeJuan Robinson told NBC Chicago.

Another area resident saw the fair as a great learning opportunity.

“I love games, I’d love to learn more,” Jamauris Johnson said. “I think it’s pretty exciting, I just wanted to see what it was all about.”

Johnson was one of dozens of people who stopped by a dealer school job fair Saturday hosted by Bally’s Chicago.

Johnson had the opportunity to meet individually with those in charge of the casino’s administrative offices and expressed his interest in becoming a card dealer.

“I’ve always loved games, I love baccarat, craps, so why not learn how to handle them to see where it could take me,” Johnson said.

The casino and entertainment company said it is currently looking for experienced dealers to work full-time or part-time.

Bally’s also offers training to those who are inexperienced, providing the opportunity to pursue a career through its dealer school.

The free six-week course teaches skills related to various table games, including blackjack and roulette.

“We will teach you two games, and your salary is based on how many games you know. So here at Bally’s, we have the highest base rate in the area for dealers, so it’s a good profession, it’s a good opportunity,” said Monica Scott, vice president of community engagement from Bally to Chicago.

Since opening in River North, Scott said dealers make up 40 percent of his staff and they have trained more than 200 people in his dealer school.

“As we continue to grow, we are looking to fill our coffers with talented staff, energetic employees and those who truly want a path to growth as we continue to grow and expand and prepare to move into our facilities permanent at the end of 2026. “said Scott.

If you missed the Dealer Job Fair, you can still apply online here.

Enrollment at Bally’s Dealer School is free, with classes Tuesday through Thursday, available in the morning and evening. Classes at the school begin on January 14.