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Careers / Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
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| Summary Description |
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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 payout winnings for those wagers. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Bet Taker |
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Betting Clerk |
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Bingo Caller |
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Bingo Clerk |
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Bingo Floater |
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Bookie |
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Bookmaker |
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Cardroom Attendant |
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Casino Attendant |
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Casino Floor Runner |
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Casino Gaming Worker |
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Casino Runner |
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Casino Worker |
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Floor Runner |
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Keno Attendant |
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Keno Writer / Runner |
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Keno Writer/Runner |
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Mutuel Cashier |
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Mutuel Machine Operator |
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Pari Mutuel Clerk |
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Pari Mutuel Ticket Cashier |
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Pari Mutuel Ticket Seller |
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Race and Sports Book Writer |
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Race Board Attendant |
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Racebook Writer |
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Runner |
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Sheet Writer |
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Sports Book Board Attendant |
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29. |
Sports Book Server |
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30. |
Sports Book Writer |
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| Job Tasks |
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Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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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.
- Operate gaming equipment.
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Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
- Conduct gaming transactions.
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Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Seat patrons at gaming tables.
- Usher patrons to seats or exits.
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Open or close cash floats or game tables.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
- Conduct gaming transactions.
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Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
- Maintain financial or account records.
- Conduct gaming transactions.
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Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
- Operate gaming equipment.
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Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Collect cards or tickets from players.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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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.
- Compute gaming wins and losses.
- Conduct gaming transactions.
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Push dice to shooters and retrieve thrown dice.
- Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
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Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
- Maintain financial or account records.
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Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
- Respond to customer inquiries.
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Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
- Prepare operational reports or records.
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Take the house percentage from each pot.
- Compute gaming wins and losses.
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Deliver tickets, cards, and money to bingo callers.
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Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.
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Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players.
- Sell products or services.
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Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.
- Mediate disputes.
- Supervise service workers.
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| Work Activities |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| The state with the largest agricultural industry is California, which has a production more than double the second-place state. |
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