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.
Participation in this research study is completely voluntary. You may participate in the anonymous survey without joining the research community, entering the incentive drawing, or exploring any training resources. Likewise, choosing not to participate in the survey will not affect your ability to access any optional resources.
Participation in this research study is completely voluntary. You may participate in the anonymous survey without joining the research community, entering the incentive drawing, or exploring any training resources. Likewise, choosing not to participate in the survey will not affect your ability to access any optional resources.
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.
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 Opportunities
Optional Opportunities
The following opportunities are completely optional and are not part of the research study. Choosing whether or not to participate in any of these options will not affect your participation in the anonymous survey.
The following opportunities are completely optional and are not part of the research study. Choosing whether or not to participate in any of these options will not affect your participation in the anonymous survey.
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.
Entry into the incentive drawing is completely optional and is submitted through a separate link so that survey responses remain anonymous.
SIMPLE 3 STEPS
If You Choose:
Participate in the anonymous survey
(5–10 minutes)
Take Survey (3-5 Minutes).
Join the research community
(Instant Access).
(Optional)
Receive research updates and health information
(Optional)
SIMPLE 3 STEPS
SIMPLE 3 STEPS
If You Choose:
Take Survey
(3-5 Minutes).
Participate in the anonymous survey
(5–10 minutes).
Join the research community
(Instant Access).
(Optional)
Receive research updates and health information
(Optional)
Your Data is Secure
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
Completing the survey does not enroll participants in any training program, certification program, mailing list, research community, or marketing program.
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
Completing the survey does not enroll participants in any training program, certification program, mailing list, research community, or marketing program.
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
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
Optional Research Community
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
Optional Research Community
Optional Research Community
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
Optional Research Community
Joining this community is completely optional and is not required to participate in the research study.
Participants may optionally join a free community where we share:
* Research updates
* Industry health insights
* Ergonomic education for dealers
Joining the research community is entirely optional. Choosing to join—or choosing not to join—will have no effect on participation in the research study
About Vegas Casino Dealer Academy
About Vegas Casino Dealer Academy
Vegas Casino Dealer Academy provided industry expertise during the development of this research project.
The academy is not conducting this research study, does not have access to anonymous survey responses, and participation in the study is not connected to any training, certification, products, or services offered by the academy.
Information about poker dealer education is provided solely as an optional resource for those who are interested.
Optional Poker Dealer Education Resources
Optional Poker Dealer Education Resources
The following educational resources are provided as a convenience. They are completely separate from this research study, and viewing or using them is entirely optional.
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