Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Casino Cashier
What casino cashiers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a casino cashier?
Count in the drawer. From there, the day usually includes exchange cash, redeem vouchers, and pay jackpots. Shifts cover 24/7, including nights and holidays.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a casino cashier working full time.
- Count in the drawer.
- Redeem vouchers.
- Pay a hand-pay jackpot.
- Clear a printer jam.
- Help a new player.
- Shift rush.
- Balance out.
Where casino cashiers work
Cashiers work on casino floors and in booths.
Hours and schedule
Shifts cover 24/7, including nights and holidays.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Exchange cash
- Redeem vouchers
- Pay jackpots
- Help slot players
- Fix minor machine issues
- Balance drawers
- Follow gaming rules
Tools you’ll use every day
- Cash drawers
- Voucher kiosks
- Slot systems
- Counterfeit detectors
- Radios
- Forms
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Short training
- Casino benefits
- Lively setting
- Path to cage or slots
What’s hard
- Slight decline
- Cash pressure
- Smoky floors in some places
- Night shifts
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I’m accurate with cash
- I’m friendly
- I can work shifts
- I value integrity
- I want short training
- I like casinos
Not sure? Take the free Casino Cashier fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Follow AML rules
- Protect cash
- Support responsible gaming
- Check IDs