Casino & Table Games
Croupier meaning in English
A croupier is a casino employee who runs a gambling table, managing bets, payouts, and the conduct of play. The term is the casino-industry label for what is more commonly called a dealer.
- Also called
- Dealer
- Common games
- Roulette, baccarat, trente et quarante2
Key points
- The croupier oversees the table, distributes bets, and pays winnings to successful players.1
- In some games, multiple staff share duties: the croupier directs play while other dealers handle calculations or collections.3
- The role is distinct from a poker dealer, who typically does not manage bets or payouts for the house.4
Where this term is used
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Sources
- Croupier en.wikipedia.org Defines the term croupier and describes their duties.
- Roulette en.wikipedia.org Confirms croupiers work at roulette tables.
- Baccarat en.wikipedia.org Confirms croupiers work at baccarat tables and may share duties with other dealers.
- Poker dealer - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Distinguishes the croupier role from a poker dealer.
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