# Gambling 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 pay out winnings for those wagers. - Code: 39-3012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-3012) - Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (4 core and 14 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-3012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-3012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts. Core task · Task 8007 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2014 2. Collect cards or tickets from players. Core task · Task 8008 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2014 3. 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. Core task · Task 20596 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2014 4. Answer questions about game rules or casino policies. Core task · Task 8009 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2014 5. Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed. Supplemental task · Task 8012 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 6. Operate games in which players bet that a ball will come to rest in a particular slot on a rotating wheel, performing actions such as spinning the wheel and releasing the ball. Supplemental task · Task 8020 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 7. Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins. Supplemental task · Task 8016 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 8. Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner. Supplemental task · Task 8010 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 9. Open or close cash floats or game tables. Supplemental task · Task 8017 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 10. Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures. Supplemental task · Task 8014 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 11. Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors. Supplemental task · Task 8018 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 12. Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins. Supplemental task · Task 8011 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 13. Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition. Supplemental task · Task 8015 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 14. Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event. Supplemental task · Task 8019 · Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2014 15. Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors. Supplemental task · Task 8013 · Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2014 16. Deliver tickets, cards, and money to bingo callers. Supplemental task · Task 8023 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 17. Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players. Supplemental task · Task 8026 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2014 18. Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes. 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