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Occupational Description

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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Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Employment Outlook for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Statewide Employment Analysis	2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average. Limited employment opportunities exist.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners There are no openings for this occupation.

Job Openings from the Web for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners There are no openings for this occupation.

State of Oregon License Information for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Region	---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$8.62	$8.97	$9.68	$11.39	$13.53	$10.38	$21,579

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Regional Employment Projections for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2008	2018			Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	149	166	17	11.4%	2	7	8
Multnomah / Washington	61	61	0	0.0%	0	3	3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	23	25	2	8.7%	0	1	1
Morrow / Umatilla	18	21	3	16.7%	0	1	1
Lane	17	20	3	17.6%	0	1	1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	14	15	1	7.1%	0	1	1
Douglas	14	15	1	7.1%	0	1	1
Jackson / Josephine	7	8	1	14.3%	0	0	0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	5	5	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	1	1	0	0.0%	0	0	0

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Industries of Employment for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2008 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	149
Total, All Industries	Private	85
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	Private	46
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	Private	11
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events	Private	11
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	Private	35
Gambling Industries	Private	35
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	31
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	31
Social Advocacy Organizations	Private	14
Civic and Social Organizations	Private	17
Total, All Industries	Tribal	64

Educational Requirements for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

• Balance Cash And Receipts
• Operate Gaming Equipment
• Provide Customer Service
• Receive Customer Orders For Products Or Services
• Receive Payments And Make Change
• Resolve Conflicts
• Use Basic Mathematics
• Use Sales Techniques
• Verify And Payoff Jackpots Or Other Winnings

Schools and Training Providers for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners No programs of training are associated with this occupation.

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Gaming Service Workers, All Other	75%
Gaming Dealers	55%
Entertainment Attendants And Related Workers, All Other	50%
Amusement And Recreation Attendants	46%
Gaming Change Persons And Booth Cashiers	42%
Locker Room, Coatroom, And Dressing Room Attendants	40%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers	36%