Those who are at a career crossroads have a chance to try something new and exciting, thanks to MGM Grand Detroit. The Detroit casino is offering a Dealer Academy that teaches participants how to successfully deal certain table games.
MGM Grand Detroit is the top casino out of the three city properties, producing the most slot and table games revenue. The establishment provided PlayMichigan with the details of the next Dealer Academy.
Details of Dealer Academy
MGM Grand Detroit hoping to hire 50 new employees who apply and go through the Dealer Academy, which teaches students how to deal the following games:
- Blackjack
- Dice
- Poker
- Specialty Games
It is a nine-week program with four-hour classes Monday through Friday. The academy dates run from Sept. 16 to Nov. 15. The deadline to apply is Sept. 3.
In a press release, the casino said:
“MGM Grand Detroit is committed to investing in the community by providing opportunities that go beyond entry-level employment. The Dealer Academy is designed not just to teach skills but to create pathways to meaningful careers in the gaming and hospitality industry. With competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities, MGM Grand Detroit is where careers take off.”
Successful dealers who pass the audition after the course earn $12.81 plus tips in a part-time role. Once an employee, some of the perks include free parking, free meals, wellness incentive programs and casino discounts. Those interested can sign up on the casino’s career page.
MGM Grand Detroit is a top casino in Michigan
Those who pass the course and the audition will be working for the top casino in the Motor City, in terms of revenue. In the city, the MGM Grand Detroit had a 48.3% market share based on July revenue, which is easily the highest.
It was also the only property to exhibit a month-over-month increase compared to the month prior, producing the following results compared to its competition:
- MGM Grand Detroit: $51.3 million, up 5.34% from June ($48.7 million)
- MotorCity Casino: $31.2 million, down 1% from June ($31.5 million)
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $23.8 million, down 2.46% from June ($24.4 million)
All three Detroit casinos started the year slowly. However, Bill Hornbuckle, MGM’s President and CEO, believes MGM Grand Detroit is back its glory days.
“Our regions continue to hold top line and operating efficiency and it’s great seeing Detroit finally returned to its earlier prowess in that marketplace post-strike, post cyber [attack] last year,” he said on a Q2 2024 earnings call earlier this month.
With the dealer academy, MGM Grand Detroit is investing in the community with the hope of opening fruitful careers doors for others.
