DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
39-3012 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Occupational 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.Percentiles | |||||||||
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Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
Minnesota | 940 | 176 | $11.56/hr | $0.25/hr | $10.05/hr | $10.32/hr | $11.17/hr | $12.03/hr | $13.95/hr |
U S | 9,970 | 748 | $13.62/hr | $0.25/hr | $9.47/hr | $10.69/hr | $12.11/hr | $15.19/hr | $21.06/hr |
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. |
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Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
Cashiers | 69,350 | $12.14/hr | 0.8% |
Bartenders | 17,970 | $11.37/hr | 1.7% |
Food Preparation Workers | 8,950 | $13.84/hr | 0.2% |
Parts Salespersons | 5,260 | $16.43/hr | 2.2% |
Counter and Rental Clerks | 4,740 | $14.46/hr | 0.3% |
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 230 | $11.88/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
- Conducts gambling table or game, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensures that game rules are followed.
- Verifies, computes, and pays out winnings.
- Participates in game for gambling establishment to provide minimum complement of players at table.
- Seats patrons at gaming tables.
- Sells food, beverages, and tobacco to players.
- Prepares collection report for submission to supervisor.
- Exchanges paper currency for playing chips or coin money and collects game fees or wagers.