ONET Occupations » 39-3012.00

Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

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 payout winnings for those wagers.

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Parachute skills

  1. Control, expedite things - Things (4.59)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.41)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.07)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.07)
  5. Listen - People (4.00)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Active Listening (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.52)
  2. Self Control (4.41)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.41)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.40)
  5. Dependability (4.20)
  6. Cooperation (4.18)
  7. Concern for Others (4.07)
  8. Social Orientation (4.06)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.94)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.59)
  2. Getting Information (4.15)
  3. Processing Information (3.92)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.78)
  5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.74)
  6. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.67)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.60)
  1. Provide Customer Service (4.59)
  2. Conduct Gambling Game (4.59)
  3. Assist Patrons At Entertainment Events (4.59)
  4. Receive Customer Orders (4.15)
  5. Compute Financial Data (3.92)
  6. Verify Winnings (3.92)
  7. Recognize Customer Intoxication (3.78)