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The following is a list of professional dealing schools in Europe (USA, UK and Other countries are listed on separate pages - see links above) to do with the gaming industry and related services. For more information on classes provided and their costs, contact the schools directly.
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Belgium - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Belgium.
~ 1 st. Class Casino School, Rue Berthelot 106-108, Brussels 1190, Belgium.
Phone: +32 2 537 25 55, Website: www.1stclasscasinoschool.be
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
Cyprus - There is 3 listed gaming schools for dealers in Cyprus.
~ Casino Hospitality Center, University of Nicosia (Intercollege), 46 Makedonitissas Ave., 2414 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Phone: 00357449452, Website: www.CCasinoC.com
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Casino Poker, etc
Remarks: The University of Nicosia (Intercollege) is a very successful private university in Cyprus of high distinction and standards. See website www.unic.ac.cy for more information.
~ London Academy Of Gaming Cyprus, karmazi 3 building, 3 Meletious Metaksaki Street, 4006, Limassol, Cyprus.
Phone: 0035725254989 or 0035799372016, Website: www.londongamingcy.com
Games taught: Black jack, American roulette, 3-Card poker, Taxes Holdem
Remarks: We offer 2 services to our students: 1) Croupier training, 2) Guaranteed job in a UK (London) casino or we will refund that part of your fee T&C s apply.
~ PLATO Casino Staff Training Center, 8 Souliou Street 3016, Limassol, 3016, Cyprus.
Phone: 00357 25 564 260, 00357 99612598, Fax: 00357 25561564, Website: www.plato-edu.com
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
Remarks: The course is a new vocational programme offered by Plato Institute in Limassol, Cyprus. The programme is offered in fully licensed and equipped school premises.
Czech Republic - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in the Czech Republic.
~ Casino Gaming School Praha, Komárkova 10, 140 00 Praha 4 (underground station Roztyly)
Tel.: +420 776 314 122, Website: www.volny.cz/cgspraha/English/english.htm
~ H.P. ROYAL, Slánská 1637, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic.
Phone: +420777255733
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
France - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in France.
Craps In Italy Play
~ Casino College, La Rougerie, Saint-Fromond, Normandy, 50620, France.
Phone: 01233501330 (UK), Website: www.casinocollege.co.uk
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Poker
Remarks: Accommodation available for courses based in Normandy, France. Trains new croupiers and offers additional games to experienced croupiers, as well as refresher courses.
~ Cerus Casino Academy, 15, cours d'Herbouville, 69004 LYON, France.
Tel : 0825 828 852 N° Indigo, Fax : 04 72 98 36 63, Email: contact@cerus.fr
Croupier courses.
Germany - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Germany.
~ Schulungs-Centrum für Spielbanken und Technologie, D-88131 Lindau, Paradiesplatz 9 - 13, Germany.
Tel: 08382 / 3611, Fax: 08382 / 9479279, Website: www.croupier-centrum.de
Based in two locations in Lindau, Southern Germany and Chur in Switzerland. Offers croupier and slot training schools for the newly established Swiss casino industry.
Hungary - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Hungary.
~ Casinoaider, Andrassy Ut 77, Budapest, Hungary.
Phone: +36702103518, Website: http://casinoaider.uw.hu/
Games taught: American Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Punto Banco (Baccarat), Dice (Craps), Let It Ride Poker.
Italy - There are 4 listed gaming schools for dealers in Italy.
~ CCI - Croupier Courses International, International House, Via Quintino Sella n. 70, Palermo 90139, Italy.
Tel- 091 584 954, Website: www.scuolacroupier.it
Croupier training school.
~ Centro Formazione Croupier, Regional operating center - Padova, Italy.
Phone and Fax +39 049 62 89 58, E-mail: info@croupiers.com, Website: www.croupiers.com
Courses for the trainees include one or more games from: American Roulette, Black Jack, Stud Poker, Punto Banco
~ Centro Formazione Croupier ed Eventi Casinò JOKER di Ruggiu Francesco, via Goffredo Mameli n° 37, Olbia, Sardegna, 07026, Italy
Phone: +393473470181, Website: www.jokerschool.com
Games taught: american roulette; fair roulette; blackjack; caribbean stud poker; texas hold' em poker
~ Gaming School, Via Druento 280, Torino 10078, Italy.
Phone: +39.320.027.35.80, Website: www.gamingschool.it
Games taught: Roulette, Bj, Sp, Texas hold'em
Remarks: Professional croupier training courses. Clams casino hip hop.
Lithuania - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in Lithuania.
~ Casino Logistics, Taikos PR. 82-1, Klaipeda, 93154, Lithuania.
Tel: +37063866896, Tel: +1 305 7672898 (SKYPE number), Website: www.casinologistics.net
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker
Remarks: C.A.S Logistics are the official recruiter for Carnival Corporation Casino Division and Casino Austria shipboard. Dealer Training for guaranteed placement on completion of training within Carnival Corporation Casino Division. The official Training Company for EU, Eastern/Western Europe.
~ Krupje mokykla, Lithuania.
Phone: +370 700 55555, Website: http://www.pramogubankas.lt
Games taught: Roulette, American/European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud/Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blackjack
Remarks: First school in Lithuania
Malta - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Malta.
~ Online Live Casino Academy (OLCA), Bordino Street, Bugibba, St Paul's Bay, MaltaCity: St. Paul's Bay, SPB 2743, Malta.
Phone: #356 2157 4567, Website: www.olcamalta.com
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
Remarks: Today, Malta leads the world in its gaming legislation and its regulatory contribution to the industry. As a qualified OLCA croupier, you will be able to work anywhere in the world with any Land-based or Online Live Casino. If you are looking for a new career move, this glamorous and exciting world could be for you. For more information visit our website.
Romania - There are 5 listed gaming schools for dealers in Romania.
~ Aryan International Cruise Lines, Vacaresti nr 53,bl 2C,sc VERA1.ap 2.parter, Bucharest, 05281, Romania.
Phone: 0214335566 / 0767889933
Games taught: all kind of games in a casino
Remarks: the first school of dealers in romania since 1998 we are proud to be always on top and to make our clients very good dealers, we are no 1.
~ Casino Best Training and Recruitment Centre, Alex Lapusneanu no 11, Constanta and Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 0040727483366, Website: http://www.scoala-dealer.u27.biz/
Games taught: Roulette, American / European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud / Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Omaha, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blac
Remarks: Please visit our web site for more details about casino dealers school.
~ East Club - Professional Training & Recruitment, Sos. Panduri 37, bl.P1, sc.1, et.6, ap.24, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania
Phone: +4 0722 312087, Website: www.casinocareers.ro
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Dice/Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Fun 21 Blackjack, Face-Up Blackjack, Let It Ride.
Remarks: Based in Bucharest, EAST CLUB, founded in 2002, offers casino training and recruiting activities by international standards and procedures in the best conditions. Our goal is to develop the business in the field of professional training and recruiting for the benefit of the worldwide casino industry.
~ Grand Casino, Hilton Hotel, Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 0040213147216
Games Taught: All major casino games
Remarks: 3 months school with very profesional teachers for free !!! (After school 6 month obligation to stay in our Company whith very good salary.
~ SC Vladydamas SRL, Sos.Stefan cel Mare 32, bl.26A, sc.2, ap.104, Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 4021-2117578, Web site: www.vladydamas.ro
Games taught: Roulette, American/European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud/Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blackjack.
Remarks: The first authorized private 'casino dealers training school' from Romania - offers training courses for new dealers, specialization for Cruise Lines and trainers for Casino schools.
Serbia - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Serbia.
~ Casino Staff Training Center, Radivoja Koraća 4/ Beograd, Beograd, 11100, Serbia
Website: www.krupije-obuka.com, Email: info@krupije-obuka.com
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em, Carrebbian Poker
Slovakia - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Slovakia.
~ Casino gaming school Bratislava, Keltska 382, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Tel: 0903111446, Email: agency@casinoagency.sk, Website: www.casinoagency.sk
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
Spain - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Spain.
~ Elite Gaming Academy, Apartado 18, Mojacar Pueblo 04638, Almeria, Spain.
Tel: (0034) 950 472 154, UK Tel: (0044) 07786 194 360, Website: www.elitegamingacademy.co.uk
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
Switzerland - There are 3 listed gaming schools for dealers in Switzerland.
~ Schulungs-Centrum für Spielbanken und Technologie, Website: www.croupier-centrum.de
Based in two locations in Lindau, Southern Germany and Chur in Switzerland. Offers croupier and slot training schools for the newly established Swiss casino industry.
~ Swiss Casino Formation, Av. Tourbillon 47, Sion, Valais, 1950, Switzerland.
Phone: +41274804747, Fax +41273222932, Email, info@swiss-casino-formation.ch, Website: www.swiss-casino-formation.ch
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Stud Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker
Remarks: Based in the Swiss Alps. Professional Casino training for Croupier. 8 to 10 weeks of training to get a job in Switzerland with very good salary conditions. We innovate in training by putting our students in a real situation of gambling.
~ Swiss Casinos Academy, Geroldstr. 28, Zuerich (Zurich), Switzerland.
Tel: +41 1 279 9911, Fax: +41 1 279 9515, Website: www.sc-academy.ch
USA . UK . * Europe . Other
Related useful link
Casino jobs - Lists sites for casino job seekers and employers in the gaming industry.
Great gambling information site
Use the 'Main Menu' on the right margin to explore this site. This is a great comprehensive gambling information site with advice on winning, how to gamble, betting strategies, gamblers information and tips, world land-based casinos directory and the primary listing of the best online casinos.
The Gambler is an achievement in Fable II worth 10 gamerscore points. How to obtain Edit A Hero must win 500 gold pieces at a pub game in one sitting having tried each game type at least once. Gambling levels? Fable II Xbox 360. (I've never gotten more than 500 points or so out of the required 2000 to gain the first level) User Info: kuvuplan. For Fable II Pub Games on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'Quick way to level up Gambler's rating?'
Topics covered include game rules, how to play, how to win, winning strategy, betting systems, gambling tips, glossary (terminology), on: Blackjack, Roulette, Poker classic and variants, Craps, Slots and Videopoker, Baccarat, Keno, Lottery, Powerball, Bingo, Sports betting, Horse racing, Greyhound racing, and other new games.
Craps is a game with a fascinating history that spans numerous centuries and countries. Here is a quick look at where and when Craps originates from, how it evolved into the game we know today and why it become popular at casinos around the world.
Hazard and The Canterbury Tales
According to some historians, the roots of Craps can be traced back to the Roman era, during which soldiers are believed to have shaved down pig knuckles into cube shapes to resemble dice and played games that involved throwing them into their inverted shields.
Craps is believed to have originated from an earlier form of the game known as Hazard.
While the extent to which this had a formative influence on the rules of Craps is unclear, it is believed this is where the phrase 'rolling the bones' used to describe the process of throwing dice in Craps originates from.
The more commonly accepted version of events suggests that Craps evolved from a comparable dice game that emerged in England named Hazard. Hazard was created by Sir William of Tyre and his knights during the Crusades in circa 1125 as a game to play and pass the time while waiting to lay siege on a castle named Hazarth.
Similarly to Craps, Hazard involved players taking turns to serve as the caster, who was responsible for throwing two dice and placing bets on whether they thought they would win the round. Much like its modern equivalent, in Hazard rounds were determined according to whether the caster rolled a specified number and successfully avoided rolling others.
Hazard gradually grew in popularity throughout the English Middle Ages and was notably repeatedly referenced in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, considered one of the most iconic literary works of all time. It was regularly played in the first English gambling houses that emerged in the late 17th and early 18th century, and was particularly enjoyed by royalty and noblemen.
Around this time, Hazard reached France, where it became known as Crabs due to the fact that was the nickname given to the worst possible roll of two. A couple of decades later, it crossed the Atlantic to the French colony of Acadia, which comprised parts of Canada and Maine.
Growing North American popularity
The French lost control of Acadia in 1755 to the English, who renamed it Nova Scotia. The French nationals who inhabited the area (who became known as Cajuns) were dispersed and trekked southwards to Louisiana, sharing their knowledge of the game on the journey. At this point, the game was referred to as Crebs or Creps.
Crebs or Creps was made popular in the United States by labourers on the Mississippi River.
Crebs' popularity was assisted when the nobleman and gambler Bernard de Marigny arrived in New Orleans from London in 1805. Marigny developed a simplified version that required players to roll a seven, which he realised was the most likely dice roll to occur. However, the game struggled to court approval amongst the American social and wealthy elite, so he turned to the poorer working classes.
As a result, knowledge of the game was predominantly broadened into the 19th century by labourers who would play it on boats travelling the Mississippi River. Due to its status as a working class game, in the US it could be witnessed being played in streets and back alleys as regularly as in casinos.
Indeed, it was around this time that Craps was finally settled upon as the primary name of the game. Debates continue to this day as to whether this was simply a corruption of Crebs or Crabs, or instead a play on the French world crapaud meaning toad, referencing the wide-legged crouching position people would often adopt when playing it in the street.
The Father of modern Craps
While Craps was available to play in an increasing proportion of American casinos by this point, it often proved controversial, as there were differing versions of rules being used which prompted some casinos to deploy rigged dice in a bid to secure a house edge.
Craps was often enjoyed by soldiers to pass the time during World War II.
To overcome this problem, in 1907 a dicemaker named John H. Winn, often referred to as the ‘Father of modern Craps', devised a set of rules which are largely used to this day. Amongst his innovations were a refined layout for the Craps table and the introduction of the Don't pass bet, which enabled players to bet against the shooter for the first time.
These expanded and consistent rules were quickly adopted by casinos, as they ensured they could guarantee a house edge simply by the payouts they set. This removed the need for rigged dice and helped to erode the negative, sketchy image attached to the game.
Craps slowly became more prevalent during the 20th century and was regularly played by American soldiers during World War II, firmly extending both its worldwide appeal and popularity in the US beyond the working class. Casinos in Las Vegas and the Caribbean capitalised on this in the 1960s by increasing their quantity of Craps tables, and those in central Europe, Australia and Asia followed suit shortly after.
Craps today
Craps has continued to grow in popularity into the 21st century and remains widely played at casinos across the globe. It regularly proves popular due to the energetic and camaraderie-based atmosphere it generates, whereby groups of players enjoy 'teaming up' against the house and encouraging the shooter to throw rolls that will enable them to win.
Many Craps players today attempt to join the Golden Arm club.
~ Casino Hospitality Center, University of Nicosia (Intercollege), 46 Makedonitissas Ave., 2414 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Phone: 00357449452, Website: www.CCasinoC.com
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Casino Poker, etc
Remarks: The University of Nicosia (Intercollege) is a very successful private university in Cyprus of high distinction and standards. See website www.unic.ac.cy for more information.
~ London Academy Of Gaming Cyprus, karmazi 3 building, 3 Meletious Metaksaki Street, 4006, Limassol, Cyprus.
Phone: 0035725254989 or 0035799372016, Website: www.londongamingcy.com
Games taught: Black jack, American roulette, 3-Card poker, Taxes Holdem
Remarks: We offer 2 services to our students: 1) Croupier training, 2) Guaranteed job in a UK (London) casino or we will refund that part of your fee T&C s apply.
~ PLATO Casino Staff Training Center, 8 Souliou Street 3016, Limassol, 3016, Cyprus.
Phone: 00357 25 564 260, 00357 99612598, Fax: 00357 25561564, Website: www.plato-edu.com
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
Remarks: The course is a new vocational programme offered by Plato Institute in Limassol, Cyprus. The programme is offered in fully licensed and equipped school premises.
Czech Republic - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in the Czech Republic.
~ Casino Gaming School Praha, Komárkova 10, 140 00 Praha 4 (underground station Roztyly)
Tel.: +420 776 314 122, Website: www.volny.cz/cgspraha/English/english.htm
~ H.P. ROYAL, Slánská 1637, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic.
Phone: +420777255733
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
France - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in France.
Craps In Italy Play
~ Casino College, La Rougerie, Saint-Fromond, Normandy, 50620, France.
Phone: 01233501330 (UK), Website: www.casinocollege.co.uk
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Poker
Remarks: Accommodation available for courses based in Normandy, France. Trains new croupiers and offers additional games to experienced croupiers, as well as refresher courses.
~ Cerus Casino Academy, 15, cours d'Herbouville, 69004 LYON, France.
Tel : 0825 828 852 N° Indigo, Fax : 04 72 98 36 63, Email: contact@cerus.fr
Croupier courses.
Germany - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Germany.
~ Schulungs-Centrum für Spielbanken und Technologie, D-88131 Lindau, Paradiesplatz 9 - 13, Germany.
Tel: 08382 / 3611, Fax: 08382 / 9479279, Website: www.croupier-centrum.de
Based in two locations in Lindau, Southern Germany and Chur in Switzerland. Offers croupier and slot training schools for the newly established Swiss casino industry.
Hungary - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Hungary.
~ Casinoaider, Andrassy Ut 77, Budapest, Hungary.
Phone: +36702103518, Website: http://casinoaider.uw.hu/
Games taught: American Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Punto Banco (Baccarat), Dice (Craps), Let It Ride Poker.
Italy - There are 4 listed gaming schools for dealers in Italy.
~ CCI - Croupier Courses International, International House, Via Quintino Sella n. 70, Palermo 90139, Italy.
Tel- 091 584 954, Website: www.scuolacroupier.it
Croupier training school.
~ Centro Formazione Croupier, Regional operating center - Padova, Italy.
Phone and Fax +39 049 62 89 58, E-mail: info@croupiers.com, Website: www.croupiers.com
Courses for the trainees include one or more games from: American Roulette, Black Jack, Stud Poker, Punto Banco
~ Centro Formazione Croupier ed Eventi Casinò JOKER di Ruggiu Francesco, via Goffredo Mameli n° 37, Olbia, Sardegna, 07026, Italy
Phone: +393473470181, Website: www.jokerschool.com
Games taught: american roulette; fair roulette; blackjack; caribbean stud poker; texas hold' em poker
~ Gaming School, Via Druento 280, Torino 10078, Italy.
Phone: +39.320.027.35.80, Website: www.gamingschool.it
Games taught: Roulette, Bj, Sp, Texas hold'em
Remarks: Professional croupier training courses. Clams casino hip hop.
Lithuania - There are 2 listed gaming schools for dealers in Lithuania.
~ Casino Logistics, Taikos PR. 82-1, Klaipeda, 93154, Lithuania.
Tel: +37063866896, Tel: +1 305 7672898 (SKYPE number), Website: www.casinologistics.net
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker
Remarks: C.A.S Logistics are the official recruiter for Carnival Corporation Casino Division and Casino Austria shipboard. Dealer Training for guaranteed placement on completion of training within Carnival Corporation Casino Division. The official Training Company for EU, Eastern/Western Europe.
~ Krupje mokykla, Lithuania.
Phone: +370 700 55555, Website: http://www.pramogubankas.lt
Games taught: Roulette, American/European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud/Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blackjack
Remarks: First school in Lithuania
Malta - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Malta.
~ Online Live Casino Academy (OLCA), Bordino Street, Bugibba, St Paul's Bay, MaltaCity: St. Paul's Bay, SPB 2743, Malta.
Phone: #356 2157 4567, Website: www.olcamalta.com
Games taught: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
Remarks: Today, Malta leads the world in its gaming legislation and its regulatory contribution to the industry. As a qualified OLCA croupier, you will be able to work anywhere in the world with any Land-based or Online Live Casino. If you are looking for a new career move, this glamorous and exciting world could be for you. For more information visit our website.
Romania - There are 5 listed gaming schools for dealers in Romania.
~ Aryan International Cruise Lines, Vacaresti nr 53,bl 2C,sc VERA1.ap 2.parter, Bucharest, 05281, Romania.
Phone: 0214335566 / 0767889933
Games taught: all kind of games in a casino
Remarks: the first school of dealers in romania since 1998 we are proud to be always on top and to make our clients very good dealers, we are no 1.
~ Casino Best Training and Recruitment Centre, Alex Lapusneanu no 11, Constanta and Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 0040727483366, Website: http://www.scoala-dealer.u27.biz/
Games taught: Roulette, American / European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud / Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Omaha, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blac
Remarks: Please visit our web site for more details about casino dealers school.
~ East Club - Professional Training & Recruitment, Sos. Panduri 37, bl.P1, sc.1, et.6, ap.24, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania
Phone: +4 0722 312087, Website: www.casinocareers.ro
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Dice/Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, Fun 21 Blackjack, Face-Up Blackjack, Let It Ride.
Remarks: Based in Bucharest, EAST CLUB, founded in 2002, offers casino training and recruiting activities by international standards and procedures in the best conditions. Our goal is to develop the business in the field of professional training and recruiting for the benefit of the worldwide casino industry.
~ Grand Casino, Hilton Hotel, Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 0040213147216
Games Taught: All major casino games
Remarks: 3 months school with very profesional teachers for free !!! (After school 6 month obligation to stay in our Company whith very good salary.
~ SC Vladydamas SRL, Sos.Stefan cel Mare 32, bl.26A, sc.2, ap.104, Bucharest, Romania.
Phone: 4021-2117578, Web site: www.vladydamas.ro
Games taught: Roulette, American/European Black Jack, Caribbean Stud/Draw Poker, Three cards Poker, Let it ride, Texas Holdem Poker, Seven Cards Poker, Dice-Craps, Fun21 Blackjack, Face up Blackjack.
Remarks: The first authorized private 'casino dealers training school' from Romania - offers training courses for new dealers, specialization for Cruise Lines and trainers for Casino schools.
Serbia - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Serbia.
~ Casino Staff Training Center, Radivoja Koraća 4/ Beograd, Beograd, 11100, Serbia
Website: www.krupije-obuka.com, Email: info@krupije-obuka.com
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold'em, Carrebbian Poker
Slovakia - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Slovakia.
~ Casino gaming school Bratislava, Keltska 382, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Tel: 0903111446, Email: agency@casinoagency.sk, Website: www.casinoagency.sk
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
Spain - There is 1 listed gaming school for dealers in Spain.
~ Elite Gaming Academy, Apartado 18, Mojacar Pueblo 04638, Almeria, Spain.
Tel: (0034) 950 472 154, UK Tel: (0044) 07786 194 360, Website: www.elitegamingacademy.co.uk
Games taught: American Roulette, Blackjack and Poker
Switzerland - There are 3 listed gaming schools for dealers in Switzerland.
~ Schulungs-Centrum für Spielbanken und Technologie, Website: www.croupier-centrum.de
Based in two locations in Lindau, Southern Germany and Chur in Switzerland. Offers croupier and slot training schools for the newly established Swiss casino industry.
~ Swiss Casino Formation, Av. Tourbillon 47, Sion, Valais, 1950, Switzerland.
Phone: +41274804747, Fax +41273222932, Email, info@swiss-casino-formation.ch, Website: www.swiss-casino-formation.ch
Games taught: Roulette, Black Jack, Stud Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker
Remarks: Based in the Swiss Alps. Professional Casino training for Croupier. 8 to 10 weeks of training to get a job in Switzerland with very good salary conditions. We innovate in training by putting our students in a real situation of gambling.
~ Swiss Casinos Academy, Geroldstr. 28, Zuerich (Zurich), Switzerland.
Tel: +41 1 279 9911, Fax: +41 1 279 9515, Website: www.sc-academy.ch
USA . UK . * Europe . Other
Related useful link
Casino jobs - Lists sites for casino job seekers and employers in the gaming industry.
Great gambling information site
Use the 'Main Menu' on the right margin to explore this site. This is a great comprehensive gambling information site with advice on winning, how to gamble, betting strategies, gamblers information and tips, world land-based casinos directory and the primary listing of the best online casinos.
The Gambler is an achievement in Fable II worth 10 gamerscore points. How to obtain Edit A Hero must win 500 gold pieces at a pub game in one sitting having tried each game type at least once. Gambling levels? Fable II Xbox 360. (I've never gotten more than 500 points or so out of the required 2000 to gain the first level) User Info: kuvuplan. For Fable II Pub Games on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'Quick way to level up Gambler's rating?'
Topics covered include game rules, how to play, how to win, winning strategy, betting systems, gambling tips, glossary (terminology), on: Blackjack, Roulette, Poker classic and variants, Craps, Slots and Videopoker, Baccarat, Keno, Lottery, Powerball, Bingo, Sports betting, Horse racing, Greyhound racing, and other new games.
Craps is a game with a fascinating history that spans numerous centuries and countries. Here is a quick look at where and when Craps originates from, how it evolved into the game we know today and why it become popular at casinos around the world.
Hazard and The Canterbury Tales
According to some historians, the roots of Craps can be traced back to the Roman era, during which soldiers are believed to have shaved down pig knuckles into cube shapes to resemble dice and played games that involved throwing them into their inverted shields.
Craps is believed to have originated from an earlier form of the game known as Hazard.
While the extent to which this had a formative influence on the rules of Craps is unclear, it is believed this is where the phrase 'rolling the bones' used to describe the process of throwing dice in Craps originates from.
The more commonly accepted version of events suggests that Craps evolved from a comparable dice game that emerged in England named Hazard. Hazard was created by Sir William of Tyre and his knights during the Crusades in circa 1125 as a game to play and pass the time while waiting to lay siege on a castle named Hazarth.
Similarly to Craps, Hazard involved players taking turns to serve as the caster, who was responsible for throwing two dice and placing bets on whether they thought they would win the round. Much like its modern equivalent, in Hazard rounds were determined according to whether the caster rolled a specified number and successfully avoided rolling others.
Hazard gradually grew in popularity throughout the English Middle Ages and was notably repeatedly referenced in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, considered one of the most iconic literary works of all time. It was regularly played in the first English gambling houses that emerged in the late 17th and early 18th century, and was particularly enjoyed by royalty and noblemen.
Around this time, Hazard reached France, where it became known as Crabs due to the fact that was the nickname given to the worst possible roll of two. A couple of decades later, it crossed the Atlantic to the French colony of Acadia, which comprised parts of Canada and Maine.
Growing North American popularity
The French lost control of Acadia in 1755 to the English, who renamed it Nova Scotia. The French nationals who inhabited the area (who became known as Cajuns) were dispersed and trekked southwards to Louisiana, sharing their knowledge of the game on the journey. At this point, the game was referred to as Crebs or Creps.
Crebs or Creps was made popular in the United States by labourers on the Mississippi River.
Crebs' popularity was assisted when the nobleman and gambler Bernard de Marigny arrived in New Orleans from London in 1805. Marigny developed a simplified version that required players to roll a seven, which he realised was the most likely dice roll to occur. However, the game struggled to court approval amongst the American social and wealthy elite, so he turned to the poorer working classes.
As a result, knowledge of the game was predominantly broadened into the 19th century by labourers who would play it on boats travelling the Mississippi River. Due to its status as a working class game, in the US it could be witnessed being played in streets and back alleys as regularly as in casinos.
Indeed, it was around this time that Craps was finally settled upon as the primary name of the game. Debates continue to this day as to whether this was simply a corruption of Crebs or Crabs, or instead a play on the French world crapaud meaning toad, referencing the wide-legged crouching position people would often adopt when playing it in the street.
The Father of modern Craps
While Craps was available to play in an increasing proportion of American casinos by this point, it often proved controversial, as there were differing versions of rules being used which prompted some casinos to deploy rigged dice in a bid to secure a house edge.
Craps was often enjoyed by soldiers to pass the time during World War II.
To overcome this problem, in 1907 a dicemaker named John H. Winn, often referred to as the ‘Father of modern Craps', devised a set of rules which are largely used to this day. Amongst his innovations were a refined layout for the Craps table and the introduction of the Don't pass bet, which enabled players to bet against the shooter for the first time.
These expanded and consistent rules were quickly adopted by casinos, as they ensured they could guarantee a house edge simply by the payouts they set. This removed the need for rigged dice and helped to erode the negative, sketchy image attached to the game.
Craps slowly became more prevalent during the 20th century and was regularly played by American soldiers during World War II, firmly extending both its worldwide appeal and popularity in the US beyond the working class. Casinos in Las Vegas and the Caribbean capitalised on this in the 1960s by increasing their quantity of Craps tables, and those in central Europe, Australia and Asia followed suit shortly after.
Craps today
Craps has continued to grow in popularity into the 21st century and remains widely played at casinos across the globe. It regularly proves popular due to the energetic and camaraderie-based atmosphere it generates, whereby groups of players enjoy 'teaming up' against the house and encouraging the shooter to throw rolls that will enable them to win.
Many Craps players today attempt to join the Golden Arm club.
It has also proved its ability to proliferate popular culture. A game of craps serves as a major plot point in the long-running musical Guys and Dolls, and in the 1993 film A Bronx Tale, it is featured in a widely referenced scene when character Eddie Mush declares 'Baby needs new shoes' before rolling a 12 in the game. As a result, the phrase 'Baby needs a new pair of shoes!' is associated with Craps to this day.
Similarly to many other casino games, Craps has sourced much of its recent boosts in popularity from the rise of online casinos such as Pinnacle Casino, which have enabled people to play Craps any time, any place alongside anyone on multiple different games.
Craps has also benefited from the formation of numerous high-profile and big prize tournaments that attract players from around the world. These include the World Craps Championship (WCC), which rewards various six-figure prizes, and the Las Vegas Hilton Craps tournaments.
Finally, Craps is enjoyed at casinos by gamblers seeking to enjoy the famed Golden Arm club, the title given to a player whose stint as shooter successfully lasts for an over an hour without losing. Its inaugural member was Stanley Fujitake, who rolled 118 times across three hours and six minutes without sevening out at the California Hotel and Casino in 1989, costing them a reported $1 million.
This record was not broken until May 24, 2009, when Patricia DeMauro rolled 154 times during a period of four hours and 18 minutes at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City.
Learn more about Craps
If you're looking for general advice on how to play Craps, then read our ultimate guide to Craps. To develop your knowledge about the probabilities and strategy involved, you can read about Craps odds and strategy.
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