Occupation information for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners District Of Columbia

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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.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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  • Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
  • 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.
  • Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
  • Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
  • Seat patrons at gaming tables.
  • Open or close cash floats or game tables.
  • Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
  • Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
  • 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.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Cash registers
  • Character displays
  • Laser printers
  • Lottery machine

Technology:
  • Internet browser software
  • Office suite software
  • Operating system software
  • Point of sale POS software
  • Presentation software
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