bookmaker/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — bookmaker

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners).

Task statements

• [Core] 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] Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
• [Core] Collect cards or tickets from players.
• [Core] Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
• [Supplemental] Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
• [Supplemental] Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
• [Supplemental] Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
• [Supplemental] Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
• [Supplemental] Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
• [Supplemental] Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
• [Supplemental] Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
• [Supplemental] Open or close cash floats or game tables.
• [Supplemental] Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
• [Supplemental] Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
• [Supplemental] 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] Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.
• [Supplemental] Deliver tickets, cards, and money to bingo callers.
• [Supplemental] Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players.

Detailed work activities

• Compute gaming wins and losses.
• Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
• Conduct gaming transactions.
• Deliver items.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain financial or account records.
• Mediate disputes.
• Operate gaming equipment.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Sell products or services.
• Supervise service workers.