Deal cards

Deal cards to house hands; compare these hands with players’ hands to determine winners, in games such as Blackjack. Operate gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.

dealing cards
give out cards
deal a deck of cards

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Deal cards is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Gaming dealer: Gaming dealers operate table games. They stand behind the game table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards to players, or operating other gaming equipment. They also distribute winnings, or collect players’ money or chips.

Deal cards is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Deal cards – ESCO