Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Cashiers
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Gambling Cage Workers
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Gambling Dealers
CAREER
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$27,530
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.9% (little or no change)
Career
What Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners 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.
Other Job Titles Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners May Have
Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner, Keno Writer, Racebook Writer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
- Collect cards or tickets from players.
- 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.
- Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (87%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
