If you have ever wondered what a croupier is, and what exactly it is that they do, then you are not alone. By their official modern definition, a croupier is member of staff employed by a casino who’s task it is to assist in the conduct of the game, like roulette, at a gambling table. More often that not, their primary role is one of taking bets and distributing payouts. The original meaning of the word ‘croupier’ was someone who stands behind a player whilst they are gambling. Their one and only job was to look after the gambler’s cash, handing it to him as and when required during a game. Continue