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Luis Solano

Miami, FL

Summary

Energetic and outgoing Poker Dealer and Floor Person with more than 20-year experience in gaming industry. Knowledge in multiple casino tables and poker games. Dedicated to ensure fair, friendly, and fun experiences for all players while maintaining game integrity and positive company image.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Poker Dealer

Card Player Cruises
03.2022 - Current
  • Professional Overview
  • As a skilled poker dealer, I facilitate high-quality gaming experiences with precision, integrity, and efficiency. I specialize in maintaining the rhythm and fairness of the game while creating a welcoming atmosphere for players.
  • Expert Game Facilitation: Proficient in dealing various poker variants including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to house rules.
  • Pot and Chip Management: Accurately monitor betting rounds, calculate side pots and payouts, and handle chip exchanges with discretion and precision.
  • Player Engagement: Communicate rules clearly, manage disputes tactfully, and contribute to an engaging and respectful gaming environment.
  • Compliance and Security: Vigilant in identifying irregularities, enforcing game integrity, and safeguarding the table’s operational standards.
  • Table Presentation: Maintain a professional table layout and environment that enhances player experience and reflects the establishment's standards.
  • Adaptability and Focus: Remain composed under pressure, whether managing high-stakes games or ensuring swift table turnover during peak hours.

WSOP Dealer

Paris Las Vegas
05.2025 - 07.2025

Professional Overview

  • As a skilled poker dealer, I facilitate high-quality gaming experiences with precision, integrity, and efficiency. I specialize in maintaining the rhythm and fairness of the game while creating a welcoming atmosphere for players.
  • Expert Game Facilitation: Proficient in dealing various poker variants including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to house rules.
  • Pot and Chip Management: Accurately monitor betting rounds, calculate side pots and payouts, and handle chip exchanges with discretion and precision.
  • Player Engagement: Communicate rules clearly, manage disputes tactfully, and contribute to an engaging and respectful gaming environment.
  • Compliance and Security: Vigilant in identifying irregularities, enforcing game integrity, and safeguarding the table’s operational standards.
  • Table Presentation: Maintain a professional table layout and environment that enhances player experience and reflects the establishment's standards.
  • Adaptability and Focus: Remain composed under pressure, whether managing high-stakes games or ensuring swift table turnover during peak hours.
  • Achievement
  • Named 2025 WSOP Dealer of the Year

WSOP Poker Dealer

Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Professional Overview
  • As a skilled poker dealer, I facilitate high-quality gaming ex
  • Periences with precision, integrity, and efficiency. I specialize in maintaining the rhythm and fairness of the game while creating a welcoming atmosphere for players.
  • Expert Game Facilitation: Proficient in dealing over 25 poker variants including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to house rules.
  • Pot and Chip Management: Accurately monitor betting rounds, calculate side pots and payouts, and handle chip exchanges with discretion and precision.
  • Player Engagement: Communicate rules clearly, manage disputes tactfully, and contribute to an engaging and respectful gaming environment.
  • Compliance and Security: Vigilant in identifying irregularities, enforcing game integrity, and safeguarding the table’s operational standards.
  • Table Presentation: Maintain a professional table layout and environment that enhances player experience and reflects the establishment's standards.
  • Adaptability and Focus: Remain composed under pressure, whether managing high-stakes games or ensuring swift table turnover during peak hours.

Poker Dealer

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
01.2025 - 01.2025

Professional Overview

As a skilled poker dealer, I facilitate high-quality gaming experiences with precision, integrity, and efficiency. I specialize in maintaining the rhythm and fairness of the game while creating a welcoming atmosphere for players.

  • Expert Game Facilitation: Proficient in dealing over 25 various poker variants including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to house rules.
  • Pot and Chip Management: Accurately monitor betting rounds, calculate side pots and payouts, and handle chip exchanges with discretion and precision.
  • Player Engagement: Communicate rules clearly, manage disputes tactfully, and contribute to an engaging and respectful gaming environment.
  • Compliance and Security: Vigilant in identifying irregularities, enforcing game integrity, and safeguarding the table’s operational standards.
  • Table Presentation: Maintain a professional table layout and environment that enhances player experience and reflects the establishment's standards.
  • Adaptability and Focus: Remain composed under pressure, whether managing high-stakes games or ensuring swift table turnover during peak hours.

Poker Dealer

Borgata Casino & Hotel
09.2024 - 09.2024

Professional Overview

As a skilled poker dealer, I facilitate high-quality gaming experiences with precision, integrity, and efficiency. I specialize in maintaining the rhythm and fairness of the game while creating a welcoming atmosphere for players.

  • Expert Game Facilitation: Proficient in dealing over 25 poker variants including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to house rules.
  • Pot and Chip Management: Accurately monitor betting rounds, calculate side pots and payouts, and handle chip exchanges with discretion and precision.
  • Player Engagement: Communicate rules clearly, manage disputes tactfully, and contribute to an engaging and respectful gaming environment.
  • Compliance and Security: Vigilant in identifying irregularities, enforcing game integrity, and safeguarding the table’s operational standards.
  • Table Presentation: Maintain a professional table layout and environment that enhances player experience and reflects the establishment's standards.
  • Adaptability and Focus: Remain composed under pressure, whether managing high-stakes games or ensuring swift table turnover during peak hours.

Poker Dealer

Magic City Casino
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Monitored players behavior, taking appropriate action against rule violations.
  • Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
  • Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
  • Created enjoyable atmosphere for players by engaging patrons in positive and entertaining conversation.

Poker Dual Rate Dealer

Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
08.2004 - 07.2018

Card Dealer

  • Ensured accuracy in all collection of revenue for house.
  • Managed efficient dealing of at least 28 games per hour and maintain regular communication with all players and maintain efficient game for all players.
  • Performed all chips buy for all new customers and assisted to tables.
  • Exchanged legal currency for gambling chips.
  • Dealt cards in Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi, Omaha Hi/Lo, Seven-Card and other poker games and monitored players' behavior for signs of cheating.

Floor Person (Supervisor)

  • Supported staff to ensure that rules and regulations are followed.
  • Completed daily money reports and balancing.
  • Listened to guest complaints and resolve situations to preserve standards of customer service.
  • Assisted guests in playing and ensured adherence to established rules and procedures and ensured compliance to Title 31 regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roberto Brenes Mesen High School
San Jose, Costa Rica
12.1992

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • More than 25 years working on Customer service
  • Policies and procedures
  • Team leadership
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities
  • Computer proficiency
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

Major Poker Events

  • WSOP 2025 Dealer
  • WSOP 2024 Dealer
  • WSOP 2023 Dealer
  • WPT 2002 Casino Europa(Costa Rica)- Dealer
  • LAPT 2014 (Panama)- Dealer
  • LSOP Millions Panama 2014 Casino Veneto (Panama) - Dealer
  • LPS Millions II 2015 Casino Majestic (Panama)- Floor Person
  • LPS Punta Cana Poker Classic Hard Rock Punta Cana 2014, 2015- Floor Person
  • PCPC by Americas Card Room 2016, 2017- Floor Person
  • PCA by PokerStars 2016, 2017, 2018 Atlantis Hotel- Dealer

Timeline

WSOP Dealer

Paris Las Vegas
05.2025 - 07.2025

Poker Dealer

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
01.2025 - 01.2025

Poker Dealer

Borgata Casino & Hotel
09.2024 - 09.2024

WSOP Poker Dealer

Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise
07.2024 - 05.2025

Poker Dealer

Card Player Cruises
03.2022 - Current

Poker Dealer

Magic City Casino
09.2018 - 03.2020

Poker Dual Rate Dealer

Miccosukee Resort & Gaming
08.2004 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Roberto Brenes Mesen High School
Luis Solano
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