Plaza Las Vegas hires ‘Dealertainers’ for live-streamed casino tables

Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will recruit on-camera “Dealertainers” to staff the live-streamed casino tables it hosts for the Vegas Live Casino Network, the property announced on Oct. 14. A public casting call will be held on Friday, Oct. 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza’s smoke-free gaming room at the Main Street dome entrance, and the hotel said it plans to hire 20 to 30 dealers for shifts running daily from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.

Dealertainers role and hiring criteria

The Plaza describes the new hires as “Dealertainers” — dealers who will perform on camera while managing live table games. Candidates will be evaluated primarily for personality but must also meet regulatory and technical requirements. The property said applicants must be licensed through the Nevada Gaming Control Board and be able to deal at least two of the three games played in the room: blackjack, roulette, and baccarat.

Applicants are asked to bring a copy of their resume, arrive camera ready for a videotaped audition, and be social media savvy. The Plaza prefers candidates with active accounts and channels where they post regularly, signalling an emphasis on performers who can engage an online audience as well as players on-site.

"The streaming broadcast of Vegas Live Casino Network already showcases the fun players have at our tables. Now, we are upping the ante on the broadcast by adding dealers who will bring even more excitement to the live experience and the online show with their unique personality, unbridled enthusiasm, and unmatched flair," Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino, said in the release.

Terms, shifts and compensation structure

The Plaza said the Dealertainers will work daily shifts between 6:00 p.m. and midnight. The property described a compensation element it calls "guaranteed daily tokes (tips)," which the hotel framed as a structure unlike other Las Vegas casinos. The announcement did not disclose base pay rates or the exact guarantee amount for the tokes.

The casting call timing and shift pattern indicate the hotel plans to cover prime evening hours for both floor play and the live broadcast. That scheduling aligns the in-person gaming experience with the broadcast window used by the Vegas Live Casino Network.

Streaming setup and the Vegas Live Casino Network partnership

The Plaza partnered with Vegas Live Casino Network earlier in 2026 to launch what the property described as the first Las Vegas casino with its own dedicated YouTube channel to broadcast table play. The Dealertainers initiative is explicitly designed to augment that channel’s on-camera product and to increase engagement with online viewers while maintaining the live casino audience.

Plaza’s dedicated streaming room will continue to host table games for the broadcast. The hotel framed the initiative as an enhancement to the show element of its livestreams rather than a change to the games themselves. The Plaza did not announce additional broadcast markets, distribution deals, or changes to the Vegas Live Casino Network arrangement in its Oct. 14 statement.

What the move means for dealers and operators

For dealers, the role merges traditional table duties with broader content and audience engagement responsibilities. The requirement for Nevada Gaming Control Board licensing keeps the positions within the state's regulated framework, meaning hires will be subject to the Board’s licensing checks before working on camera.

Operators and platform partners watching the initiative will note two operational points: first, the need for staff who can multitask between dealing and presenting; second, the growing importance of social media reach for roles tied to livestreamed casino content. For casino operators considering similar formats, the Plaza’s casting criteria offer a template: a mix of regulatory compliance, game competency across multiple tables, and demonstrable online presence.

Audition logistics and candidate expectations

The Plaza’s casting call is scheduled for Oct. 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Main Street dome entrance gaming room. Candidates should arrive with a resume and prepared to be videotaped during the audition. The hotel emphasised camera readiness and social media savvy as part of the selection criteria.

Successful applicants will join nightly teams whose responsibilities include live dealing for blackjack, roulette and baccarat on the streamed tables and interacting with both the in-room players and the remote audience. The property indicated it expects to fill between 20 and 30 roles from the casting process.

Industry context and practical considerations

Las Vegas properties have experimented with streaming and branded digital channels in recent years, and the Plaza’s model combines a physical casino floor with a sustained content strategy on a dedicated YouTube channel. Licensing through the Nevada Gaming Control Board ensures hires meet state regulatory standards before they appear on camera. The Plaza’s announced guarantee of daily tokes is presented as a differentiator, but the company has not provided comparative figures against other Las Vegas properties.

For content partners and vendors supplying broadcast or production services, the Plaza’s move underscores demand for camera-ready studio setups on casino floors, workflows for simultaneous live play and video capture, and talent-management processes that bridge gaming compliance and on-camera performance.

Next steps and what to watch

The immediate milestone is the Oct. 16 casting call; follow-up communications from the Plaza should clarify start dates for the hires and any onboarding timeline. Observers should watch for details on the guaranteed daily tokes, the final headcount from the casting, and any subsequent expansion of the broadcast schedule or platforms carrying the Vegas Live Casino Network streams.

For operators exploring similar formats, the Plaza’s combination of regulatory compliance, game competency requirements and social-media metrics provides a clear case study in staging live-streamed casino entertainment within a licensed jurisdiction.