Occupation

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Human Advantage 65%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
4.5 / 10

Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.

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.

Also Known As: Bet Taker, Betting Clerk, Bingo Caller, Bingo Clerk, Bingo Floater, Bingo Worker, Bookie, Bookmaker +30 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
  2. Collect cards or tickets from players.
  3. 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.
  4. Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.

Supplemental Tasks (14)

  1. Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
  2. Operate games in which players bet that a ball will come to rest in a particular slot on a rotating wheel, performing actions such as spinning the wheel and releasing the ball.
  3. Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
  4. Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
  5. Open or close cash floats or game tables.
  6. Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
  7. Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
  8. Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
  9. Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
  10. Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
  11. Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  12. Deliver tickets, cards, and money to bingo callers.
  13. Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players.
  14. Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.

Emerging Tasks

New and evolving responsibilities for this role:

  • Provide race or game information to patrons.
  • Serve drinks to patrons.

Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
87%
Some College Courses
7%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
3%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
2%
Less than a High School Diploma
2%

Technology & Tools

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Software (7)

  • Credit card processing software
  • Web browser software

Tools & Equipment (20)

  • 10-key calculators
  • Audio communications systems
  • Barcode scanners
  • Betting boards
  • Bingo blowers
  • Bingo consoles
  • Digital game pacers
  • Electronic bingo handsets
  • Electronic cash registers
  • Handheld microphones
  • Keno systems
  • Keno ticket printers
  • Liquid crystal display LCD monitors
  • Mobile radios
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Point of sale POS computer terminals
  • Random number generating equipment
  • Ticket printers
  • Touch screen computer monitors

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