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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	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.

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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

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Industries of Employment for Gaming And Sports Book Writers And Runners

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	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%