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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Median Salary
29,170
Job Outlook
+3%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of gambling services workers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 23,300 openings for gambling services workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$19,750

10%

$29,170

Median

$51,610

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    87%

  • Some college

    6%

  • Associate's degree

    2%

  • Less than high school

    1%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Economics and Accounting

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.