How do they match: 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.

Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
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.
Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
Open or close cash floats or game tables.
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.
Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.
Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
Seat patrons at gaming tables.
Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.

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