O*NET Career Intelligence

Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

SOC 39-3012.00

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.

Zone 2 Personal Care and Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Mathematics

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Writing

2.9

Critical Thinking

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

English Language

3.0

Economics and Accounting

2.7

Computers and Electronics

2.6

Sales and Marketing

2.6

Personnel and Human Resources

2.4

Administration and Management

2.4

Key Tasks

1Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.

2Collect cards or tickets from players.

3Compute and verify amounts won or lost, paying out winnings or referring patrons to workers, such as gaming cashiers, so that winnings can be collected.

4Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.

5Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.