What Does it Take to Be a Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner?

Example of a Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner Job 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.

Life as a Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner: What Do They Do?

• Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
• Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
• Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players.
• Collect cards or tickets from players.
• Take the house percentage from each pot.
• Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.

What Every Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner Should Know

Below is a list of the skills most Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Types of Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

• Keno Writer/Runner
• Runner
• Race and Sports Book Writer
• Casino Floor Runner
• Bet Taker

Job Outlook for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 11,700 jobs in the United States for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 3.8% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 400 new jobs for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,800 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners are New York, Texas, and Washington.

Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Connecticut, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner Make?

The salary for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners ranges between about $19,020 and $42,770 a year. The median salary is $24,430.

How much do Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
North Dakota	$41,350
Kentucky	$37,540
New Jersey	$33,980
Alaska	$31,890
California	$31,720
Washington	$31,130
Delaware	$30,720
New York	$29,810
Texas	$29,040
Virginia	$28,800
South Dakota	$26,980
Florida	$25,870
Minnesota	$25,400
Nevada	$25,000
Ohio	$24,570
Michigan	$24,460
South Carolina	$23,960
Pennsylvania	$23,760
Alabama	$23,670
Nebraska	$23,510
Oklahoma	$23,210
Montana	$22,220
Mississippi	$22,140
New Mexico	$20,530
Louisiana	$17,820

What Tools & Technology do Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

How do I Become a Gaming & Sports Book Writer or Runner?

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Where Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners Work

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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