What does a casino employee really earn in Belgium?
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8 Oct 2025 •
Reading time: 2 minutes Working in a casino sounds exciting to many people. You are right in the middle of the action, meet new people every day and the atmosphere is often energetic.
But behind all that glitz and glamour, there is another story: what do you actually earn, and how secure is your job?
How much does a casino job in Belgium pay?
A croupier in Belgium earns an average of €2,400 to €2,500 per month working full-time. With five years of experience, that rises to €2,824 to €3,527 per month.
There are bonuses for night and weekend work, and sometimes extra income from tips at table games. Casinos in tourist regions often pay better, but the workload is also higher there.
Differences you feel on the work floor
One of the most important elements is how companies treat their staff. In the Netherlands, employment contracts are often more tightly regulated, with greater security. In Belgium, the variation can be greater: some casinos offer their staff stability, while others are quicker to downsize when under financial pressure.
And that is often where the problem lies. Working in a casino is no guarantee of long-term security.
At Napoleon Sports & Casino, fifteen employees lost their jobs in 2024. For the people who had been working there for years, this was a heavy blow. It shows how vulnerable jobs in the casino world are, especially when the market or regulations suddenly change.
Training the next generation of dealers
One interesting recent development in Belgium’s casino world is the founding of KAPA Casino School, the country’s first dedicated croupier training programme.
KAPA offers an intensive eight-week training in Brussels which covers the three main casino games: roulette, blackjack, and Texas Hold’em poker. The curriculum includes mastering chip and card handling, on-table calculations, gaming rules, and the attitude expected of a professional dealer. After that, students complete a four-week internship at the Grand Casino Brussels Viage to gain real on-floor experience.
Working between glamour and uncertainty
A job in a casino can be fun and well paid, especially with the extras of night work and tips. But the security that many people seek is less obvious. The salaries are attractive enough to support a family, but redundancy or restructuring is always a possibility.
So, for those who choose a job in this sector, enjoy the dynamics, but also be prepared for the risks.