Careers · Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · Florida
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Florida
Gambling and sports book writers and runners help operate betting operations at racetracks, casinos, and betting establishments. They post odds and information about races and sporting events, receive and record wagers from patrons, process winning tickets, and may operate equipment for games like keno and bingo In Florida the median pay is $34,160 a year, 2% below the national median of $34,980.
$34,160median pay in Florida, per year
$29,800–$36,100middle half earn
$34,980U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against gambling and sports book writers and runners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against gambling and sports book writers and runners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in Florida
12open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Florida or remote
6employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days
VA · CA · TNwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingMonitoringMathematicsSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationWritingCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageEconomics and AccountingComputers and ElectronicsSales and Marketing
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners.
Licenses and training in Florida
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in other states
New York · $54,740New Jersey · $48,260Massachusetts · $47,720Wisconsin · $47,250California · $44,860Washington · $42,180Ohio · $38,460Kentucky · $37,910Michigan · $37,720Nevada · $37,500
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against gambling and sports book writers and runners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against gambling and sports book writers and runners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 39-3012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.