It later came to refer to one who was employed to collect the money from a gaming-table. The word derived from croupe (the rump of a horse) and was by way of analogy to one who rode behind on horseback. Originally a 'croupier' meant one who stood behind a gambler, with extra reserves of cash to back him up during a gambling session. Croupiers are typically employed by casinos. Croupier in Las Vegas (2011)Ī croupier or dealer is someone appointed at a gambling table to assist in the conduct of the game, especially in the distribution of bets and payouts.
For the 1998 film starring Clive Owen, see Croupier (film).
