
Instructor's Welcome
Hello and Welcome! By way of introduction, my name is Mark DiStefano, and I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you as you begin exploring our European Roulette program here at Crescent School of Gaming & Bartending. By choosing to become proficient as a European Roulette Dealer, you are taking a bold and significant step toward elevating your career within the thriving gaming industry, and I am truly honored to be your personal guide on this exciting and rewarding journey. Over the past 20 years, I have passionately dedicated myself to training professionals in the gaming industry, with a focus on both Table Games and Surveillance, helping them to refine and master their skills while opening the door to exciting new opportunities. It would be my privilege to do the same for you and help you unlock your fullest potential.
European Roulette is a hallmark of the luxury casino experience - a timeless and iconic game that embodies prestige, sophistication, and access to some of the most highly sought-after and highest-paying roles in the gaming industry. Mastering this game can serve as your gateway to unparalleled opportunities within the industry, and I’ll be here every single step of the way to support and guide you as we work together to achieve your professional aspirations. With determination, practice, and focus, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish.
While European Roulette is often recognized for its complexity and intricate theory, my specialty lies in breaking it down into a simple, structured, and approachable process. With several years of hands-on, high-limit experience managing European Roulette at elite, high-end casino properties, I bring both real-world knowledge and practical expertise directly into the classroom environment. This ensures that you will gain valuable insights and the confidence needed to excel. My ultimate goal is to empower and equip you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge to approach even the game’s most intricate elements with ease, clarity, and self-assurance.
Let’s take this important and exciting step forward together. My unwavering commitment to you is to ensure that you feel fully prepared, confident, and ready to succeed in your very first audition, setting the stage for your future success. Learn this iconic game that holds the power to elevate your career and bring you one step closer to achieving the professional dreams you’ve been envisioning!
Instructor's Curriclum Vitae
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Casino Shift Manager, Las Vegas Strip
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24 years in Casino Gaming (Table Games)
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20+ years Professor in Higher Education
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Casino Management College Program Director
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Hospitality Management College Department Chair
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Certified Surveillance Professional
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Master of Business Administration, 2013
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B.B.A. in Resort Management, 2004
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A.A.S. in Casino Management, 2002
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Speaker - 2017 World Game Protection Conference
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Surveillance Training Manager
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Casino Operations Training & Tournament Manager
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Opened three Las Vegas Strip luxury casinos
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Game Protection Consultant
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Developed all Table Games Standard Operating Procedures for a new gaming property including Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, Roulette, European Roulette, Pai Gow Tiles, Face-Up Pai Gow Poker and all specialty games, including Free Bet Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold'em Poker, Three Card Poker, Crazy 4 Poker, and Mississippi Stud.
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Developed Table Games Internal Control Standards
- Trained state gaming regulators on game protection fundamentals