Gambling & Sports Book Writers & Runners
Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner, Keno 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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Dependability
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Point of sale POS software
- Credit card processing software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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