LAS VEGAS, NV – The G2E Dealer Championship will make its return at Global Gaming Expo 2026, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, following the success of its debut at G2E 2025. Nominations are now open for the competition that brings together top casino dealers to compete for the title of best dealer in North America.
Following last year’s turnout, the G2E Dealer Championship will expand beyond the U.S. for the first time, welcoming participants from across North America, including Canada and Mexico. The event will also feature a larger footprint on the show floor, giving more attendees the opportunity to experience the fast-paced competition firsthand. The G2E Dealer Championship will take place Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 1.
Contestants will each deal blackjack and traditional roulette for 15 minutes, evaluated on technical skills, hospitality and game control. The multi-day competition will feature a series of elimination rounds to determine the champion and culminate in cash prizes for the top three competitors.
The competition is open to full-time, part-time and dual-rate dealers and requires nomination through their employer – legal, state- and tribal-regulated casino operators across North America. Every nomination must include an accompanying judge from the same property. Nominators must be in a table games role at the casino operator and hold the title of director level or above.
“We’re proud to bring back the G2E Dealer Championship after it was so well received in 2025,” said Korbi Carrison, RX’s Event VP for G2E. “This event showcases the exceptional talent and showmanship of casino dealers, while also exemplifying the important part they play in creating a memorable gaming experience. Last year’s competition was a standout G2E moment that brought tremendous energy to the show floor, and we’re excited to see the event return and include more dealers from across North America following the strong response to last year’s competition.”
Last year’s inaugural G2E Dealer Championship hosted 34 dealers from around the U.S. resulting in Elleonor Hoffman from Graton Resort being crowned champion and earning a cash prize. The competition brought a vibrant energy to the G2E show floor.
