Gambling & Sports Book Writers & Runners

Also Called: Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner, Keno Writer / Runner, Racebook Writer

What Gambling & Sports Book Writers & 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Physical Proximity
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Lottery machine
  • Laser printers
  • Two way radios
  • Microphones
  • Sports timer

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Point of sale POS software
Credit card processing software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Mathematics

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 87% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 7% Some college, no degree
  • 3% Associate's degree

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.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Dependability

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Math

This is what Gambling & Sports Book Writers & Runners across the country typically make.

$10.38 / hour
$21,580 /year

Entry Level

$14.02 / hour
$29,170 /year

Median Level

$20.88 / hour
$43,440 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

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