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 |
| Central Minnesota | 280 | 52 | $11.73/hr | $0.42/hr | $10.05/hr | $10.60/hr | $11.52/hr | $12.57/hr | $14.13/hr |
| 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 2020 - 2030 | |
| Cashiers | 8,800 | $12.18/hr | -9.2% |
| Bartenders | 1,260 | $11.16/hr | 31.7% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 1,130 | $12.68/hr | -4.9% |
| Parts Salespersons | 740 | $18.80/hr | 2.3% |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 410 | $12.58/hr | 4.5% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 10 | $10.97/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.
