Seminole Hard Rock Life June/July Edition | Seite 3

DEALER
KNOWS B E ST
Introduced to Seminole Hard Rock in June 2008, Blackjack is one of the most
popular games on the casino floor. Blackjack dealer Alicia Malamud shares
her experiences on table etiquette, strategy and what to expect when you are
on the table.
Why did you decide to become a
Blackjack dealer?
I actually started as a cocktail server.

What are some terms everyone
should know when on the
Blackjack table?

Then when I got the notice that we

SHUFFLE – What is announced at the

were hiring for dealers, I thought it

conclusion of a hand, when a yellow

would be a great opportunity. I went

card comes out of the shoe prompting

through the certification process and

the dealer to mix the cards.

have been loving being a dealer
ever since.

Can you give players on the table
any advice?
I always suggest that you play by the
book (the rules).

How do you entertain the crowd
aside from dealing?
I tell jokes. I’m from Jersey so everyone
has Jersey jokes. Most of all I always
have a smile on my face. You have to
keep in mind that this is another form
of entertainment so make it fun.

COLOR UP – Exchanging many smaller
chips for a few large ones.
Typically happens after someone

Blackjack dealer Alicia Malamud

What are some do’s and don’ts that
everyone should know
when playing?
DO’S:
• Always split Aces and 8’s
• Double down on 11s (often)
DON’TS:

is done playing.

• Splitting 10’s – “The table will go nuts”

CHECK CHANGE – When a player asks

• Interfere with someone

for chips in exchange for a higher
denomination chip.

else’s hand
• Touching the cards