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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $34,980/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$22,090$48,270

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -6.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringMathematicsSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical ThinkingWritingService OrientationReading Comprehension
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsSales and MarketingPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministration and Management
Core tasks

• Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.

• 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.

• Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?

The median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners is $34,980 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?

Employment for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners is projected to change -6.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?

About 1,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.