Personal Care & Service
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Also called: Bingo Caller, Casino Attendant, Casino Floor Runner, Casino Runner
US median pay
$34,980
per year, 2025
Job growth 2025–35
+1.8%
about average or slower
Openings a year (US)
1,400
9,600 employed
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Preparation 2/5 · Some preparation
What this job is
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.
What they do day to day
- Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
- 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.
- Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
- Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
- 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.
- Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
- Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.
- Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
Skills and knowledge that matter most
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness3.0/5
- Coordination3.0/5
- Service Orientation2.9/5
- Judgment and Decision Making2.6/5
- Persuasion2.5/5
- Complex Problem Solving2.5/5
- Time Management2.4/5
- Management of Personnel Resources2.4/5
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service4.1/5
- Mathematics3.9/5
- English Language3.0/5
- Economics and Accounting2.7/5
- Computers and Electronics2.6/5
- Sales and Marketing2.6/5
Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).
Education and preparation
Preparation level 2 of 5 — Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma; some previous work experience or training helps.
Typical entry education (BLS): High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest education of people in this job:
- High school diploma87%
Who this job suits
Mostly Conventional
Organising data, details and procedures
Enterprising
Leading, persuading and starting things
Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.