Deal Your Way Into the Industry
Texas Gaming Institute trains future poker dealers with hands-on instruction, real-world experience, and career support to help you confidently step into the poker industry.
Meet the Founder,
Born at Winstar, refined at The Fort. Ky specializes in practical dealer education, live game training, and developing confident dealers ready for today’s poker industry.
Ky Maxwell founded Texas Gaming Institute with the vision of creating a higher standard for poker education in Texas.
Combining hands-on instruction with structured performance development, Ky’s programs are designed to bridge the gap between learning and real-world execution. His approach emphasizes technical excellence, professionalism, and operational awareness, helping students develop skills that translate into live dealing environments.
His long-term mission is to elevate education and create a recognized standard of excellence for dealer development.