Well, first off, the job has changed greatly over the years. Long ago the pit boss was the casino manager, or one of the managers. Today's "pit boss" may be responsible for watching a few table games, for running a pit of a dozen games, or for running several pits of table games and all the floor supervisors who are watching games and dealers in those pits. The job is still one of the most sought after of all casino jobs.

Due to player or dealer errors, there will occasionally be disputes on table games. The pit boss may be called as a final authority regarding disagreements or requests. A thorough understanding of all table game rules and regulations is a must for the job of pit boss.