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Gambling Cage Workers

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

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Median pay

$36,990
Median annual pay for Gambling Cage Workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

1,300
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

14,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Gambling Cage Workers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-700
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Mathematics
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Mathematics
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Economics and Accounting

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Oral Expression
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Mathematical Reasoning
  6. 6Number Facility

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Realistic
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Integrity
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Dependability
  4. 4Cautiousness
  5. 5Self-Control
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Working with Computers
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  4. 4Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  5. 5Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
  • Follow all gaming regulations.
  • Maintain cage security.
  • Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
  • Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.
  • Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
  • Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
  • Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.

Software and tools

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Sources

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