Sportsbook Personnel
There are generally three types of personnel that we regularly encounter in a sportsbook.
Of course we should stay away from the security personnel becuase getting in their way usually means trouble.
But kidding aside, the first personnel we see in a sports book is the Sportsbook Supervisor. He is usually the one who greets and welcomes you when you enter a sports book. His job is to establish rapport and provide excellent guest service.
The Sportsbook Supervisor is also responsible for the performance of personnel and coordination of the Betting Ticket Writers.
If ever you encounter a problem with a ticket writer or any of the sportsbook staff, you would usually go to the sportsbook supervisor first to resolve the issue.
A Sportsbook Supervisor must also be able to handle money and manage banks to ensure proper balancing at the end of the day.
The second personnel is the Betting Ticket Writer.
Betting Ticket Writers are the ones who take your bets in a casino that offer sports betting.
Being a Betting Ticket Writer is usually referred to as the sports fan's dream job because they get to watch sports all day and help people make money off the games.
That helps explain why it's tough to break in as a sports book ticket writer - there isn't much turnover because they love their work.
The most likely time to get a job as a betting ticket writer is when football season is gearing up. Football generates more betting action than any other sport, and most sports books hire extra help to handle the high traffic.
However it doesn't guarantee a permanent position once the Super Bowl is over. Most extras are released once the season winds down.
Efficiency and accuracy are paramount for betting ticket writers as action can be fast paced before a game begins.
Adding to the pressure are the bettors who want a lot of advice on how to wager, especially during major events such as the Super Bowl and March Madness, which bring in a lot of first-timers.
Betting ticket writers are allowed a lot of leeway in advising customers on rules and strategies, but they walk a fine line when it comes to giving out their picks or dispensing tips.
The third personnel we should regularly see in a sportsbook is of course, the cashier! So we can collect our winnings.
After all it's the reason why we go to sportsbooks - collect winnings that add to the sporting thrill. Who knows, you might even get a congratulatory pat on the back from the sportsbook manager.