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Occupational Report for Gaming And Sports Book Writers And Runners (39-3012) , Oregon Statewide
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 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings 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 ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.65 $9.03 $9.67 $11.15 $13.36 $10.32 $21,467
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Regional Employment Projections for Gaming And Sports Book Writers And Runners
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 192 249 57 29.7% 6 7 13
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 67 84 17 25.4% 2 2 4
Multnomah / Washington 59 67 8 13.6% 1 2 3
Morrow / Umatilla 16 21 5 31.2% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 15 15 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 14 14 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 10 12 2 20.0% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 6 10 4 66.7% 0 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 0 11 11 NA 1 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Gaming And Sports Book Writers And Runners
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 192
Total, All Industries Private 101
Educational Services Private 25
Other Schools and Instruction Private 25
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 46
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 46
Gambling Industries Private 46
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 30
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 30
Social Advocacy Organizations Private 16
Civic and Social Organizations Private 14
Total, All Industries Tribal 91
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Tribal 13
Accommodation and Food Services Tribal 78
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%
Baggage Porters And Bellhops 25%
Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants And Baggage Porters 25%
Hotel, Motel, And Resort Desk Clerks 24%