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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners to increase by 1.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 9,600 to 9,800 jobs. Its estimate of 1,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($34,980), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
9,600
Projected employment (2034)
9,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,400
Pay & Preparation
$34,980
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.5/5) • Speaking (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Mathematics (3/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3/5) • Coordination (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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