Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
O*NET Code: 39-3012.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Bet TakerBetting ClerkBingo CallerBingo ClerkBingo FloaterBingo WorkerBookieBookmakerCallerCardroom AttendantCasino AttendantCasino Floor RunnerCasino Gaming WorkerCasino RunnerCasino WorkerEntertainment And Recreation Industry RunnerFloor RunnerKeno AttendantKeno RunnerKeno Writer
⚡ Skills (6)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Mathematics3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Credit card processing software
Point of sale POS software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
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📊 Skills Comparison
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners → Gambling Dealers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (67% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (4)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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