Roulette Jobs: Science Fiction

It was the spin of the wheel that did her in. She was elated at first when it settled on the huge golden pig. Everybody knew that that was the best prize the casino had to offer--an honest-to-god job working in the high-rollers room. Some namby-pamby people complained about the idea that jobs should be based on a roulette wheel spin, but the logical statement that nobody really knew what anyone's capabilities were until they were tested made enough sense, and the urge to be employed somehow, anyhow, anyway that could keep you on at the station, was so strong that the naysayers were ignored or mocked outright. She went up to the roulette runner when the spin stopped, and he gave her a big smile and a congratulations--

Inspiration: Some news articles about Vegas during the Chinese New Year.
Story Potential: Medium.
Notes: Not actually that dire--more that she finds an unexpected knack for dealing with difficult (alien) situations, and ends up settled in the job--which is pretty challenging and makes her wonder if she's crazy some days. Humorous.