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Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners  

Definition of Occupation

Gaming and sports book writers and runners assist in the operation of gambling games such as keno and bingo. They answer questions about game rules and casino policies. They check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins. They collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts. They collect cards or tickets from players. They compare the house hand with the players' hands in order to determine the winner, and they compute and verify amounts won and lost and then pay out winnings.