# Gambling 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 pay out winnings for those wagers.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 39-3012.00
- **Summary:** 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.

## Aliases

- Casino Floor Runner
- Casino Runner
- Keno Writer
- Racebook Writer
- Bingo Clerk
- Casino Attendant
- Floor Runner
- Keno Attendant
- Race and Sports Book Writer
- Bet Taker
- Betting Clerk
- Bingo Caller

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Operate games in which players bet that a ball will come to rest in a particular slot on a rotating wheel, performing actions such as spinning the wheel and releasing the ball. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.c.1.c |
| Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Open or close cash floats or game tables. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.c.1.c |
| Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.j |
| Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Collect cards or tickets from players. | Core | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition. | Supplemental | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Compute and verify amounts won or lost, paying out winnings or referring patrons to workers, such as gaming cashiers, so that winnings can be collected. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.c |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Provide race or game information to patrons. |
| Serve drinks to patrons. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Compute gaming wins and losses. | 4.A.1.b.3.c |
| Conduct gaming transactions. | 4.A.4.c.1.c |
| Maintain financial or account records. | 4.A.3.b.6.j |
| Conduct amusement or gaming activities. | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Respond to customer inquiries. | 4.A.4.a.8.c |
| Prepare operational reports or records. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Operate gaming equipment. | 4.A.4.a.8.b |
| Mediate disputes. | 4.A.4.a.7.a |
| Supervise service workers. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Deliver items. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Sell products or services. | 4.A.4.a.6.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.1 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.92 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.75 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.5 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Mathematics | essential_skill | 3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Number Facility | ability | 3 |
| English Language | knowledge | 2.98 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.88 |
| Time Sharing | ability | 2.88 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 2.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 2.75 |
| Economics and Accounting | knowledge | 2.67 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.62 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 2.62 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 2.58 |
| Sales and Marketing | knowledge | 2.57 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 2.5 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 2.5 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Credit card processing software | Point of sale POS software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.71 |
| Contact With Others | 4.62 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.44 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.4 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.34 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4.28 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.21 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.14 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.04 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.96 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.96 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.68 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.53 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.34 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.3 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.23 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.23 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.22 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.15 |
| Level of Competition | 3.09 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.06 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.98 |
| Public Speaking | 2.82 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.76 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.74 |
| Time Pressure | 2.71 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.69 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.57 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.45 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.42 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.24 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.1 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.07 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.06 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 1.78 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 1.6 |
| E-Mail | 1.51 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 1.49 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 1.41 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.36 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 87.07 |
| Some College Courses | 6.58 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 2.75 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 1.98 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 1.63 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.97 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 4.99 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 3.83 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.92 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 2.78 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 2.51 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 2.34 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.25 |
| Integrity | work_style | 2.21 |
| Finance | specific_interest_area | 2.09 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 1.79 |
| Public Speaking | specific_interest_area | 1.72 |
| Athletics | specific_interest_area | 1.59 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 1.59 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.5 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39-3011.00 | role-39-3011-00 | Gambling Dealers | Primary-Short |
| 43-3041.00 | role-43-3041-00 | Gambling Cage Workers | Primary-Short |
| 41-2012.00 | role-41-2012-00 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | Primary-Short |
| 11-9071.00 | role-11-9071-00 | Gambling Managers | Primary-Short |
| 39-1013.00 | role-39-1013-00 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | Primary-Short |
| 43-3071.00 | role-43-3071-00 | Tellers | Primary-Long |
| 41-2011.00 | role-41-2011-00 | Cashiers | Primary-Long |
| 39-3091.00 | role-39-3091-00 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | Primary-Long |
| 27-2023.00 | role-27-2023-00 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | Primary-Long |
| 35-9031.00 | role-35-9031-00 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | Primary-Long |
| 41-3031.00 | role-41-3031-00 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Supplemental |
| 43-4041.00 | role-43-4041-00 | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Hospitality, Events, & Tourism | hospitality-events-tourism |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 30460
- **Mean Wage:** 32570
- **Pct10Wage:** 22200
- **Pct25Wage:** 24960
- **Pct75Wage:** 36310
- **Pct90Wage:** 45900
- **Employment:** 7600
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 5360 | 29080 | 41.16 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 1400 | 33280 | 2 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 1360 | 33280 | 81.87 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 660 | 30510 | 3.03 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector |  | 33610 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 1360 | 81.87 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 5360 | 41.16 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 660 | 3.03 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 1400 | 2 |
- **Count:** 5

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.91 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | 0.4652752 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | 0.189718 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | 0.365378 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 57
- **Percentile:** 56
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 59 | felten_aioe |
| 33 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 79 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | 0.4652752 | 59 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.3076923076923077 | 33 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.24865004473618885 | 79 | High | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.91
- **Percentile:** 81
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.23076923076923078
- **Beta:** 0.2692307692307693
- **Gamma:** 0.3076923076923077

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -6.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 10
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 1.2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 18
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 8.2
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 7.7

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 18
- **Skills:** 36
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 7
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 6306e9dae7568ae2