Gambling & Sports Book Writers & Runners

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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 Hot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology

Point of sale POS software

  • Credit card processing software

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

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