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How much do gaming associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for gaming associate in Texas is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Gaming Associate Do?

Gaming associates are employed by casinos to provide customer service and general operations support. The duties of a gaming associate may include greeting guests and answering any questions they may have about the casino or specific games. Gaming associates also help oversee operations on the floor, ensuring that dealers are collecting bets handling money per the supervisor’s guidelines. A gaming associate needs strong interpersonal, communication and math skills. Most entry-level positions require a high school diploma and provide on-the-job training.

What are some common challenges Gaming Associates face during busy shifts, and how can they effectively manage them?

Gaming Associates often encounter high-pressure situations during peak hours, such as managing large crowds, handling disputes between players, and ensuring strict compliance with gaming regulations. Effective communication, maintaining a calm demeanor, and strong multitasking abilities are key to successfully navigating these challenges. Many Gaming Associates find that developing a solid understanding of game rules and procedures, along with ongoing training, helps them remain efficient and provide excellent customer service even during the busiest times.

What is the highest paying job at a casino?

In a casino, the highest paying jobs are typically executive roles such as Casino General Manager or Director of Casino Operations, who oversee overall operations and can earn six-figure salaries. High-level positions in casino management often require extensive experience, leadership skills, and industry knowledge, and may include bonuses and profit sharing.

What do gaming associates do?

Gaming associates are responsible for assisting customers in gaming stores or sections, providing product information, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. They may also handle inventory management, operate cash registers, and stay knowledgeable about gaming products and trends.

Is getting hired at a casino hard?

Getting hired as a Gaming Associate at a casino can vary in difficulty depending on the location, competition, and your experience. Employers often look for customer service skills, basic gaming knowledge, and sometimes certifications, making the hiring process competitive but achievable with proper preparation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gaming Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gaming Associate, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with gaming licenses often required by regulatory bodies. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, surveillance equipment, and casino management software is typically necessary. Excellent communication, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help build trust with patrons and colleagues. These skills are critical for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining a positive gaming environment, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What are Gaming Associates?

Gaming Associates are professionals who assist in the operation of casino games and gaming tables, ensuring that games run smoothly and players follow the rules. They may handle chips, monitor gameplay, and provide customer service to guests. Their responsibilities can also include reporting suspicious activities, explaining game rules to players, and maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming environment. Gaming Associates work under the supervision of gaming supervisors and are often employed in casinos, racetracks, or other gaming establishments.

What is a gaming assistant job?

A gaming assistant job involves helping customers or players with gaming-related products, services, or technical support in gaming stores, arcades, or online platforms. Responsibilities may include demonstrating games, troubleshooting issues, and providing product recommendations, often requiring knowledge of gaming hardware and software. The role typically requires good communication skills and familiarity with popular games and gaming equipment.
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Student Associate, Game Operations

Student Associate, Game Operations

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

$9/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago


University Of Texas at Austin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 555 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Job Posting Title:
Student Associate, Game Operations
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Hiring Department:
Intercollegiate Athletics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
27
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2026
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes:
Texas Athletics will define what it means to be the world's best intercollegiate athletics program, instilling passion, knowledge, and character for all student-athletes to compete to win, to succeed academically, to achieve their dreams in life, and to contribute to society. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity-in academics, in athletics and in life.
Purpose:
Game Operations is looking for service-oriented, proactive, and flexible student workers for the 2025-26 academic year. Game Operations provides oversight, coordination, management, and customer services for every Texas Athletics sport. Every member of the Game Operations team will be crucial in delivering positive, memorable experiences for our dedicated fanbase, while also assisting with set-up and takedown of athletic games and campus events. If you are passionate about Texas Athletics, and are looking to develop hands-on operations experience, we encourage you to apply to Game Operations.
Responsibilities:
  • Exemplify the "Texas Fan First" attitude while interacting with fans and visitors of the University both pre-game, in-game, and post-game.
  • Assist in gameday activities as assigned - including, but not limited to, driving golf carts, information services, setting up/striking gameday elements, coordinating gameday activations and logistics, and fan engagement.
  • Lead or assist duties related to management of Texas Athletics' facilities - including the Moody Center and DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
  • Assist in the monitoring of Fan Services' communication lines, social media accounts, and fan surveys.
  • Perform related functions as assigned.
  • Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at http://titleix.utexas.edu.

Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to collaborate with others and follow instructions.
  • Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range:
  • $9+ depending on qualifications/relevant experience

Working Conditions:
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Climbing of stairs
  • Climbing of ladders
  • Constant movement in inclement or extreme weather
  • Some heavy lifting may be required
  • May work around standard office conditions

Work Shift:
  • Spring 2026 (Rehire eligible based on performance)
  • Flexible; weekly hours vary.
  • Work to be performed in-person, on campus.
  • May work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Materials:
  • Resume/CV
  • 2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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