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Aces & 8's Training Academy

Professional dealer training and private poker coaching, built around practical skill.

Develop confident table procedure, stronger game knowledge and professional presentation through structured training for individuals, teams, venues and hospitality environments.

Professional poker, blackjack and roulette dealer training
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Private poker coaching, matched to your level.

Sessions can cover rules, hand selection, position, bet sizing, pot odds, tournament structure and decision-making. Coaching is adapted to your current experience and the areas you want to improve.

One-to-one poker coaching focused on decision-making
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Dealer development for poker, blackjack and roulette.

Training focuses on practical table procedure, chip handling, payouts, communication, game integrity and table control — the skills required to present a professional and consistent guest experience.

Professional dealer practising card and table procedure

Teams & Venues

Training for venues, lodges and hospitality teams.

We can structure group programmes around your environment, team size and training goals, including practical assessment where appropriate.

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Professional casino-style team working in a premium training environment

Pricing

Training options

From

Private Poker Coaching

R850

Per session. Content is adapted to your level and objectives.

From

Structured Dealer Programme

R15,000

Per participant. Programme requirements and completion criteria are confirmed before enrolment.

Quote

Team / Venue Training

Tailored

Group training is structured around the environment, team size and required practical outcomes.

Travel, venue requirements and programme inclusions are confirmed in the final quotation.

Practical Development

Skills improve through repetition, feedback and table time.

Dealer development is practical by design. Learners build confidence by applying procedure, communication and control in realistic table situations.

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What good training should achieve.

A professional dealer does more than distribute cards or chips. Accuracy, control, communication, consistency and guest confidence all matter. Our training is designed around those real table requirements.

Professional dealers working across poker and roulette tables

Questions, answered

What clients usually want to know.

Do I need previous casino or poker experience?+

Not necessarily. Training can be adapted to beginner, developing and more experienced learners, depending on the programme.

Does the Academy train blackjack and roulette dealers?+

Yes. Dealer development can cover poker, blackjack and roulette procedures.

Is there a certificate?+

The structured dealer programme includes certification on successful completion of the applicable programme requirements.

Can a lodge or venue book team training?+

Yes. We can tailor group training for hospitality, event and venue teams.

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Build practical confidence at the table.

Tell us whether you need private coaching, dealer development or team training.