Description
Changing Vegas Studios (CV) is an indie gaming and entertainment startup company in Morgantown, WV. CV’s goal is to become an innovator and industry leader in the field of table gaming, adapting “Vegas-Style” experiences to a non-gambling audience of video and table-top gamers.
CV is in the process of opening a social gaming club in Morgantown in 2026, offering events such as indie game play, gaming tournaments, networking receptions, costume contests, and fundraising events. Our future venue will provide the Morgantown area with live-gaming experiences that emphasize good value, fun, and strengthen our local gaming, cosplay, and art communities.
Position Summary:
This educational and work opportunity includes 4 weeks of professional Table Game Training by Dave Thompson, who was a high-limit Las Vegas dealer and instructor in Las Vegas, NV for 15 years. The training course will teach the basic and advanced techniques of dealing “Vegas Style” No-Limit Texas Hold Em, as well as additional instruction on how to deal and play our original strategy card table game – Medieval Poker. Upon completion, participants will be eligible for cash gigs at public and private gaming events that pay $100-$125 a day (roughly $20-$25 an hour / minimum $100).
As a Medieval Poker Troupe Member, you will deal and supervise Medieval Poker games, onboard and teach new players, provide strategy advice for existing players, help with setup / teardown at gaming events, assist with our game shoppe and gaming floor operations, and deliver entertaining in-character interactions with players and guests at our Medieval Poker gaming experiences held in Morgantown, WV.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be trained by an experienced, highly skilled Las Vegas gaming professional. For over a decade, Dave Thompson dealt all the games in Las Vegas, including poker, craps, blackjack, baccarat, etc. He worked at many of the top casinos and dealt the World Series of Poker. He was also the lead instructor at Crescent School of Gaming, one of the only accredited gaming schools in the United States. Participants will receive group and personal instruction to build your skills. This internship is ideal for an undergraduate student (or local resident) who is interested in gaining experience with a start-up game design studio and entertainment venue.
Come help us build the future of tabletop gaming right here in Morgantown!
We look forward to meeting you.
Requirements
Changing Vegas will favor applicants that have an interest or background in some or all of the following; table-top gaming, strategy card games, video games, poker, character acting and role playing, cosplay, customer service, event management, promotion and sales, and social media content creation. The training will take place at Ascend Morgantown, located at 1279 University Avenue in Morgantown.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete our required Summer Medieval Poker Training Course (4 weeks / 3 days a week) – June 29 – July 24, 2026.
Once hired:
Help with setup / teardown of set pieces, shop, gaming floor, etc.
Aid with onboarding of new players and general operations of our gaming floor and game shop.
Deal, host, and supervise live Medieval Poker matches.
Comfortable acting in / shooting shorts for our social media platforms.
Arrive in-costume and in-character as your own Medieval Poker persona.
Be our liaison in the local gaming community (we offer bonuses for new player recruitment).
Basic Qualifications:
Current undergraduate or graduate student at WVU, or a local resident. Must be 18 years.
Interest in tabletop gaming and roleplaying / cosplay.
Strong communication skills (we love witty banter!)
Able to work well with others and adapt to changing work conditions.
Able to provide feedback and ideas for improvement.
Strong practical math skills.
A schedule that enables you to deal at nighttime events.
Bonus Points for:
Prior table game dealing experience.
Prior Renaissance Faire experience.
Prior Acting / Roleplaying experience (already have Medieval-type costume).
An active local social media following.
Familiarity with the rules of Texas Hold-Em poker.
Familiarity with the rules of strategy card games (MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc).
A creative mindset with an interest in community-focused business and entrepreneurial startups.
To apply, please send an email to CEO Dave Thompson ([email protected]) with your resume. Include a cover letter describing your interest, background, and relevant experience. Be specific. In your response, refer to the qualifications listed in this job posting.
