Occupational Therapy Research Study:
Understanding the Mental, Physical, and Environmental Stressors of Casino Dealers
Casino Dealer Performance & Ergonomics Research Initiative
This research initiative from the Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy aims to better understand the mental, physical, and environmental demands placed on casino dealers in their daily work.
A research-backed initiative to understand the physical and mental strain of casino dealing.
Open to all casino dealers. No training required.
Open to all casino dealers. No training required.
This survey was created through a collaboration between an occupational therapy student and a professional casino dealer. The goal is to create research that is designed for dealers, by dealers, to help improve the health and longevity of casino dealers.
This survey was created through a collaboration between an occupational therapy student and a professional casino dealer. The goal is to create research that is designed for dealers, by dealers, to help improve the health and longevity of casino dealers
WHY THIS MATTERS
WHY THIS MATTERS
Understanding the Strain of the Trade :
Understanding the Strain of the Trade :
Repetitive chip handling and cutting: Studying the long-term impact of shuffling, pitching, and chip
Physical Fatigue: Addressing lower back pain and foot stress from prolonged standing.
Mental Endurance: Analyzing the cognitive load of game math and game protection over long shifts.
Occupational therapy research can help the casino industry better understand ergonomic risks, support dealer wellbeing, and improve long-term workplace health.
Occupational therapists study how workplace demands affect the body and mind. Casino dealers face unique ergonomic and cognitive pressures including repetitive wrist motion, prolonged standing, and sustained mental workload. This research aims to better understand these challenges and identify solutions that can support a healthier casino workforce.
Repetitive chip handling and cutting: Studying the long-term impact of shuffling, pitching, and chip
Physical Fatigue: Addressing lower back pain and foot stress from prolonged standing.
Mental Endurance: Analyzing the cognitive load of game math and game protection over long shifts.
OT can help the casino industry create a healthier workforce, reduce absenteeism, and save money
Occupational therapists study how workplace demands affect the body and mind. Casino dealers face unique ergonomic and cognitive pressures including repetitive wrist motion, prolonged standing, and sustained mental workload. This research aims to better understand these challenges and identify solutions that can support a healthier casino workforce.
Eligible Participants
Eligible Participants
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
This study is inclusive of the entire gaming floor. We are gathering data from professionals across all table games.
Blackjack
Poker (Cash & Tournament)
Roulette & Craps
Baccarat & Pai Gow
Carnival Games
What Participation Involves
What Participation Involves
Voluntary
Anonymous participation
30-question survey
Takes approximately 5–10 minutes
Reflects experiences from the past 4 weeks of work
Participate in the Dealer Research Survey
Voluntary
Anonymous participation
30-question survey
Takes approximately 5–10 minutes
Reflects experiences from the past 4 weeks of work
Participate in the Dealer Research Survey
Your participation helps researchers better understand the physical and mental demands placed on casino dealers and supports the development of occupational therapy-based solutions for the industry.
Optional Incentive Drawing
Optional Incentive Drawing
In Exchange for Your Insight
Participants may choose to enter a separate drawing link to win a professional casino dealer bag donated by Willie Coleman of the Vegas Casino Dealer Academy.
Participation in the drawing is separate from the anonymous survey.
SIMPLE 3 STEPS
Take Survey
5–10 minutes
Take Survey (3-5 Minutes).
Join Community (Instant Access).
Receive Updates (Health & Industry Tips).
SIMPLE 3 STEPS
Take Survey
(3-5 Minutes).
Take Survey (5–10 minutes).
Join Community (Instant Access).
Receive Updates (Health & Industry Tips).
PRIVACY & RESPECT
PRIVACY & RESPECT
Your Data is Secure
Your Data is Secure
We respect the privacy of all participants. Your survey responses are anonymous and used solely for the purpose of improving industry standards and dealer health education.
Confidentiality & Voluntary Nature
Confidentiality & Voluntary Nature
No purchase is required.
Participation is voluntary.
Survey responses are anonymous.
Participation does not enroll you in any course or marketing program.
Incentive Disclosure
Incentive Disclosure
Participants may choose to enter a separate drawing link for a professional casino dealer bag donated by Vegas Casino Dealer Academy.
PRIVACY & RESPECT
PRIVACY & RESPECT
Your Data is Secure
Your Data is Secure
We respect the privacy of all participants. Your survey responses are anonymous and used solely for the purpose of improving industry standards and dealer health education.
Confidentiality & Voluntary Nature
Confidentiality & Voluntary Nature
No purchase is required.
Participation is voluntary.
Survey responses are anonymous.
Participation does not enroll you in any course or marketing program.
Incentive Disclosure
Incentive Disclosure
Participants may choose to enter a separate drawing link for a professional casino dealer bag donated by Vegas Casino Dealer Academy.
Optional Research Community
Optional Research Community
Participating in this survey does not affect your course progress, completion, or passing status
Participating in this survey does not affect your course progress, completion, or passing status
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
This is optional and separate from the research survey.
Optional Research Community
Participating in this survey does not affect your course progress, completion, or passing status
About Vegas Casino Dealer Academy
Vegas Casino Dealer Academy is a professional training organization specializing in poker dealer education.
While the academy provided industry insight for this research project, participation in this survey is completely independent of any training programs offered by the academy.
People interested in learning more about poker dealer training may explore those resources separately.
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