Introduction To
Table Games Supervision
12 Chapter Index

INTRODUCTION
​Like many of my peers, I learned supervision largely through trial and error. This resource is designed to help newly promoted dealers succeed in their roles as dual-rate and full-time table games supervisors. It’s also intended for those responsible for training dual-rate dealers in a live casino environment—hopefully making your job a little easier.
I don’t claim to have all the answers or to possess an extensive level of supervisory expertise. What I do offer is real-world experience, a willingness to share it, and a commitment to researching what I don’t know so we can continue learning together.
It’s important to understand that I can only speak from my own experience—how things were done in the casinos where I worked, along with insight I’ve gathered from others in the industry. My goal is to focus on the why behind the procedures—what I call “Casino 101”—so you gain a solid foundation in both theory and application.
Modern table games operations rely heavily on CMS (Casino Management Systems), often using PC, table-touch or handheld devices for player ratings, chip fills and credits, table closings, and issuing comps or markers in real time. While these systems provide speed and efficiency, they shouldn’t replace fundamental knowledge.
In fact, the importance of understanding the basics was reinforced by a conversation with an experienced floor supervisor. While interviewing for a position, he was asked if he could perform handheld rating and pencil table assignments--just in case the system went down.
That’s a great question. Can you?
Even in fully computerized environments, you owe it to yourself to understand the fundamentals of manual rating and table assignments. It gives you an edge over those who rely solely on technology. After all, we all agree—you should learn the math before you use the calculator.
And the reality is, many casino operations still rely on paper systems.
As for Title 31—I’ll leave that to your formal training. You’ll get plenty of it on the job.
Finally, I’d like to thank over 30 active and retired supervisors, pit managers, shift managers, and table games managers who contributed their insight to this project—coordinated by my good friend, Dale Yeazel. May he rest in peace.
Scott Cameron
2026

Chapter 1
Preparation for
​Entry Level Floor
Chapter 2
Common tasks
Sweat Sheet / Table Cards  
Running Down The Games
Chapter 3
Fills and Credits
Chapter 4 
Rating Cards
Transferring Cards.
​Tracking and Rating Players
​Chapter 5   Part 1
Opening and Closing Games
Checking Cards and Dice 
Chapter 5   Part 2
Checking Cards and Dice
Continued ​
Chapter 6
Markers
Chapter 7
Concepts Of Expected Win
Issuing Comps
Chapter 8
Dealers Weekly
Daily Roadmaps
Chapter 9
Game Protection
Resolving Beefs
Chapter 10  
Basic Strategy
Card Counting
Critical Index.
​Chapter 11 
Supervising Craps
Chapter 12
Casino Mathematics