Welcome to Global Casino Operations

VADYM, UKRAINE, SUPERVISOR 1

Vadym joined GCO as a Dealer 3 in April 2014 and was committed to progressing his career since day 1.  He met all challenges coming his way, learning new games and developing sound skills to reach promotion to Dealer 4.  He continues to perform well, and accepted the opportunity for Supervisor training late 2016.  In his current role as a Supervisor 1, he deals the games, and sometimes supervises the Pit, when the opportunity arises.

Vadym truly enjoys his job and is thankful for the chance to travel all around the globe, basically for free.

“Having worked on land for a while, I can certainly say ‘It’s more fun onboard!’”.

DANILO, PHILIPPINES, TECHNICIAN 2

Danilo joined Carnival Corporation several years ago, and tried many roles in different Departments before he finally settled with Global Casino Operations.  Upon joining the GCO team, he trained as a Technician, and has now achieved some of his life goals.   

 “It’s fun onboard… I get to see all the beautiful places, from sandy Caribbean beaches, through historic ports of call in Europe and the beauty of the Greek Isles, to the glaciers of Alaska.  All of this travel is for free – and they call it work!”

BRANKICA (‘BRANKA’), SERBIA, SUPERVISOR 3

Branka joined GCO in 2008.  She started working in this industry at a very young age, and after completing 19 years on land, coming to ships was the next logical step for her to improve her knowledge and gain international experience.

“Working in ship based casinos is like working all over the world.  We meet and work with so many different nationalities and learn about their cultures.  It is not easy at first, but it is very rewarding on so many levels, where a land job could never be.  I love this job because of the many opportunities for personal growth.”

DARIO, ITALY, DEALER 3

Dario began his casino career as a Dealer in Great Britain but for as long as he can remember, he was craving to travel the world.  After considering all his options, he decided to apply for Global Casino Operations where he gets the chance to perform the job he likes and follow his dream at the same time. 

“On my first contract I got the opportunity to travel to Brazil, where I had a once in a lifetime experience at the Rio Carnival.  I’m looking forward to my next contract and to go to places I have never been before, such as Asia.  For anybody who would like to travel and meet people from all over the world, I would highly recommend applying for a role within GCO today!"

LORELIE, PHILIPPINES, DEALER 3

Lorelie started her career with GCO in 2011 and has travelled, for free, to many different places.  Her favorite memories are of Bora Bora, Polynesia, the most exquisite island she has ever seen and Hawaii where she had an unforgettable adventure.  She is a ‘sponge’ - soaking up knowledge gained from other team members onboard.  She lives our service values and puts them into practice every day – providing the guests with the highest level of customer service.

“Being a casino dealer is one of the amazing jobs on ships.  You meet and interact with new, exciting people from around the world and, at the same time, have fun with them on the tables helping to make their vacation a memorable experience.  GCO has so much to offer – the chance to work with them can change your life and gives you a new perspective that can lead you towards a better future.”

TATENDA BRUNO, ZIMBABWE, CASINO HOST 2

Bruno joined Global Casino Operations in 2013 as a Casino Dealer, and worked his way up to being a Casino Host.  

“I have no regrets about joining GCO.  l am forever grateful for the valuable marketing tools that l have acquired during my time as a Casino Host.  I have been given the chance to work with people from different parts of the world and I really can say that I have a global network of friends.  Working for GCO has given me some amazing experiences - way beyond my imagination.”

NENG, INDONESIA, DEALER 1B

Neng joined GCO in 2016 as a Slot Attendant, with the mindset of building a career while having fun seeing the world.  She settled easily and quickly became a popular team member…..

“I enjoy learning new stuff and interacting with people; I have made a lot of friends onboard - both guests and crew.”

With dedication and focus towards her development, she has reached a promotion to Dealer 1B, and continues to enjoy new challenges.

ALEXANDRU, ROMANIA, SUPERVISOR 3

At 18, Alex heard his friends talking about joining Global Casino Operations to work and travel the world at the same time.  This was music to Alex' ears and he started to train as a Dealer - the ultimate goal to work on cruise ships once he turned 21. 

He joined us a Dealer 3 in March 2010 and has never looked back.  Those around him recognize his previous experience, commitment to work and consistent delivery of great guest service, and are helping him to build his career.  He is moving up the ranks fast, currently learning the ropes of the Assistant Manager role.

“Being able to work and travel the world at the same time is a perfect fit for me.  Even when on vacation, I spend most of my time traveling with my fiancée, a beautiful Romanian lady that I met onboard the Island Princess where she was working a Dealer Cashier.”

ADELINA, ROMANIA, CASHIER 2

Adelina actually started working on cruise ships as an Assistant Waitress in November 2014.  During her second contract, Adelina started training in the casino department as a Cashier, further developing skills and experience she acquired before she went to sea.

Just in her 3rd contract, and now employed with Global Casino Operations, she is “feeling excited for the opportunity and career advancement this new role allows.”

Adelina enjoys 'ship life' because her passions are photography and traveling.  With so many places to visit each contract she has the opportunity to take lots and lots of pictures.

ALLAN, GREAT BRITAIN, CASINO MANAGER

Listening to casino colleagues who previously worked on cruise ships paint a colorful picture of life onboard, Allan planned to do a couple of contracts.  That was 16 years ago, and “it wasn’t until I started working for GCO that the full potential of a career at sea became apparent.   

This is a unique living and working environment with opportunities in your chosen career that would not be readily available to you on land.  For those with the right attitude and work ethic, the sky is truly the limit.  A life at sea teaches you about respect, diversity and team work, while also being rewarding both financially and emotionally.  As a Casino Manager I get the opportunity to problem solve on a daily basis, and there is no more rewarding feeling than that of helping guests or fellow crew when they need it most.   This life can be hard-work and requires a lot of personal sacrifices, but it offers life experience and job potential that you simply won’t find anywhere else.”

ANAMARIA, ROMANIA, DEALER 4

Anamaria joined the Holland America Line fleet in 2003.  Within her first contract she managed to visit all her favorite places, such as Disney World in Orlando, the Big Apple and ‘fabulous’ Las Vegas! She takes any opportunity to get on the shore excursions in our ports of call, so she can learn more about the unique culture of each country we visit. 

She has since moved across brands, currently working on Carnival Cruise Lines, and says, quite simply, “I have the best job because I can combine work with travel.”