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Alabama Department of Labor

Labor Market Information Division
SOC: 39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. Scan winning tickets presented by patrons, calculate amount of winnings and pay patrons. May operate keno and bingo equipment. May start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbers. May announce number selected until total numbers specified for each game are selected. May pick up tickets from players, collect bets, receive, verify and record patrons' cash wagers.
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Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
OJT: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Tasks: Compute and verify amounts won and lost, then pay out winnings or refer patrons to workers such as gaming cashiers so that winnings can be collected. Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts. Collect cards or tickets from players. Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
License: License not required.
Outlook: Satisfactory
Alabama Employment Outlook
Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage   Annual Wage
Entry $11.23   Entry $23,359.00
Mean $13.89   Mean $28,883.00
Experience $15.21 Experience $31,650.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
11012015.87
Related Occupations: Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:
Cashiers
Counter and Rental Clerks
Gaming Cage Workers
Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Gaming Dealers
Office Clerks, General
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Tellers
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
No postsecondary schools reported programs.
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39-3012.00 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners