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Couple Opens Casino School in Ohio

OHIO – As reported by the Akron Beacon Journal: "A Macedonia couple is taking a gamble by opening a school to train dealers in such games as poker, blackjack, craps and roulette in a state that doesn't allow casino gambling.

"But Vince Conforte and Cherie Dimmerling said the demand for professionally trained dealers is so high that they already have casinos knocking on their door for graduates, even though the Ohio Gaming College only opened last Friday.

"…Conforte said his graduates will be able to work at any casino out of the state, but they'll also be ready if casino gambling is legalized in Ohio.

"…Students are taught by professionals. Conforte said he was surprised to find so many people with experience who had migrated back to Ohio for one reason or another.

"…Courses range from $599 to $799 for 75 hours of instruction. Courses can take as little as one month to complete or longer, depending upon the student, said Conforte.

"…The school also offers classes to people who just want to get better at the game and don't want to learn to be dealers. For instance, a current special offers two hours of instruction on any game for $25 on Saturdays…"

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