Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
• Collect cards or tickets from players.
• 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.
• Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
• Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
• Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
• Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
• Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
• Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.
• Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
• Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
• Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.