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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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.

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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.

Environment

Most gaming services workers are employed in the casino hotels or gambling industries. Because most establishments are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, employees often must work during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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Salary Breakdown

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

$31,290

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$25,480

ENTRY LEVEL

$29,790

MID LEVEL

$39,220

EXPERT LEVEL

$15.04

AVERAGE HOURLY

$12.25

ENTRY LEVEL

$14.32

MID LEVEL

$18.86

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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Current Available Jobs

250

Projected job openings through 2030

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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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Customer and Personal Service

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Mathematics

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English Language

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KNOWLEDGE

Economics and Accounting

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KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

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SKILL

Active Listening

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SKILL

Monitoring

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Speaking

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SKILL

Coordination

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Mathematics

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ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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Oral Expression

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Near Vision

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Problem Sensitivity

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Speech Clarity

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