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39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 36027$17.97/hr$12.00/hr$14.53/hr$17.82/hr$19.79/hr$24.35/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Leisure and Hospitality130$15.44/hr
Other Services650$17.96/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/A$17.19/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/A$20.60/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota 40$13.89/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 40$17.96/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 50$13.54/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 120$16.72/hr30.6%
Northwest Balance of State 190$19.22/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 200$19.18/hr35.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 360$17.82/hr33.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 430$17.82/hrN/A
Minnesota 790$17.95/hr32.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Tellers 5,930$18.32/hr-12.1%
Gambling Dealers 1,480$12.81/hr35.1%
Gambling Cage Workers 390$18.21/hrN/A
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 720$25.92/hr20.3%
Office Clerks, General 55,760$21.69/hr-3.3%


  • Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
  • Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
  • Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
  • Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
  • Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
  • Collect cards or tickets from players.
  • Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  • Take the house percentage from each pot.
  • Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.