Becoming a dealer

[FatRed]

I will be moving to Arizona in about a year and I am interested in becoming a poker dealer. Does anyone know if Arizona has restrictions against a person convicted of a felony working in a casino? I know that some states do. Any help here will be greatly appreciated.


FatRed

[Aack Thbbbt]

I will be moving to Arizona in about a year and I am interested in becoming a poker dealer. Does anyone know if Arizona has restrictions against a person convicted of a felony working in a casino? I know that some states do. Any help here will be greatly appreciated.
FatRed

Your best bet would be to contact the state gaming board to be sure, but i believe a felony excludes you from consideration for a gaming license in AZ.

[FatRed]

Thanks. I guess that would make the most sense.

[AceHigh Pino]

If you have been convicted of a felony it'll be very tough to become a dealer in the state of Arizona.  I passed my dealer certification about 2 months ago and I know both directors from Fort McDowell and Casino Arizona look down on felony convictions or things like bankruptcy.  The background check alone takes 6 weeks if you get hired any casino here in the state too, so they'll be checking EVERYTHING before they hire anyone aboard.  I wish you the best of luck regardless buddy.

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[BobinskiAK]

Anyone know why there is such an issue with a BK?  Are they worried that people with an unfortunate credit rating will be more apt to steal?  My ex wife ruined my credit and I had to filel for bankruptcy several years ago, but I have never stolen a thing.  Does that mean I can not be a dealer?

[Nidociv]

I don't think a bankruptcy is going to exclude you.
I think they are looking for current, ongoing credit and collection issues that you aren't taking any responsibility for.

[CAAZs #1 Card Slinger]

AZ has one of the toughest background checks in the casino industry from what I am told.  I know that to work at CAZ you need to fill out about a 40 page form about your entire life.  Felonies and even some misdemeanours would exclude you.