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.
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.
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.
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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Pricing
Training options
Private Poker Coaching
Per session. Content is adapted to your level and objectives.
Structured Dealer Programme
Per participant. Programme requirements and completion criteria are confirmed before enrolment.
Team / Venue Training
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.
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.
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.