A CASINO in Reading has lent a helping hand to kick-start the careers of five croupiers.
The Grosvenor Casino in south Reading has put five new recruits through their paces as part of its Gaming Academy.
The academy sees participants undergo a month-long training period including tutoring on how to host games such as blackjack, poker, and roulette.
They were also drilled on times tables up to 35 to help them collect bets and chips, as well as improvements to their dexterity and shuffling.
As part of Grosvenor Casinos’ commitment to safer gambling, the academy also focused on safeguarding guests and educating team members about the importance of ensuring all guests always play responsibly.
Ethan Lamb, a trainee from the Gaming Academy, said: “The Gaming Academy was challenging but a fun experience.
“There were so many games we had to memorise but learning with the other trainees made it memorable– highlight of mine was doing the daily time test and getting new personal bests each time.
“The training doesn’t stop when you leave the Gaming Academy and every day it gets easier and more enjoyable.”
Mark Stothard, General Manager at Grosvenor Casino Reading South, said: “At Grosvenor, we have a strong track record for providing training opportunities for our 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 hours and the chance to travel the world and host games for high-net-worth players and at major tournaments.
“We are excited to welcome the five new recruits to join the team in Reading and wish them all the best for their future careers.”
More information about careers at Grosvenor Casinos is available via: rank.com/careers
