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Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner

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.

Annual openings

15

Median wage

$34,450

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-1%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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High exposure

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A typical day

  1. Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
  2. Collect cards or tickets from players.
  3. 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.
  4. Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
  5. Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
  6. Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
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