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Gaming Change Person and Booth Cashier

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Annual openings

77

Median wage

$38,320

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

-2%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

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Credential requirement

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Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

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A typical day

  1. Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
  2. Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
  3. Count money and audit money drawers.
  4. Maintain cage security according to rules.
  5. Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
  6. Check identifications to verify age of players.
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