Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runner

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  Personal Care and Service Occupations

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runner

Also Called: Bingo Clerk, Casino Attendant, Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner, Floor Runner, Keno Attendant, Keno Writer, Race and Sports Book Writer, Racebook Writer, Bingo Clerk, Casino Attendant, Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner, Floor Runner, Keno Attendant, Keno Writer, Race and Sports Book Writer, Racebook Writer

What they do

Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons' wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers.

$21,580
Starting Salary (2023)
$29,170
Median Salary (2023)
-4.0%
Projected Job Growth
8,700
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Compute and verify amounts won or lost, paying out winnings or referring patrons to workers, such as gaming cashiers, so that winnings can be collected.
Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
Collect cards or tickets from players.
Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Social
Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Cooperation
Self-Control
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Dependability

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Mathematics

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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