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I thought dealer school was worth the money, just from a confidence perspective. I *HATE* it when I'm at any job, and look like I don't know what the hell I'm doing. For that alone, school was worth the money.

All I got from school was how to shuffle, how to pitch, and how to count the pot to take the rake--and all the PRACTICE that I wanted. You and the other students take turns dealing to each other, and since most of them are lazy, or embarrassed at their pre-entry-level skills, they let you deal all you want.

Hell, I brought ten rolls of quarters to the school one day, and sat at an empty table just to practice breaking them open with one hand. I hated the idea of looking foolish on the job, spraying quarters all over the room.

Also, buy the 2+2 "Poker Dealer's Handbook". It taught me more about the job than the school ever could.