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• Write, verify, and make payments on tickets for sports wagers in accordance with department policy and procedures and ensures compliance to applicable jurisdictional gaming statues and regulations. 

• Maintain a cash bank for his/her shift, responsible for accepting payment and making correct change when necessary. 

• Stock Sports book Writer/Cashier's stations with adequate supplies; keeps all stations neat and clean. 

• Stock Sportsbook Kiosks with adequate supplies; troubleshoot errors. 

• Write Sports tickets in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Make payments and redemptions in an accurate and timely manner; verify tickets and payoffs. 

• Maintain and reconcile bank for assigned shift by following established cash-handling policies and procedures. 

• Explain wagering rules, including betting lines and odds, and procedures to guests. 

• Provide information and assistance to customers in a friendly, courteous manner to ensure the delivery of guest service. Offer information on activities, etc., and direct guests for further information as necessary. 

• Assist guests with all methods and mediums for sports betting transactions. Including but not limited to: Sportsbook Desk, Sportsbook Kiosks, Online Sportsbook Application. 

• Enter player tracker information and create new player tracking accounts 

• Complete Title 31 transactions in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Notify management of escalated or prevalent guest issues/concerns and any apparent suspicious activity. 

• Perform other job-related duties as requested. 

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum six (6) months of cash-handling experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent GED 

• Effectively communicate in English, both oral and written forms 

• Previous experience in race and sportsbook preferred 

• Previous experience in a similar resort environment preferred 

• Bilingual, with English as primary or secondary language preferred 

• Ability to work as a part of a team in a high-stress and high-volume environment 

• Ability to work in and adapt to a dynamic and frequently changing environment 

• Ability to adhere to and execute established department policies and procedures 

• Working knowledge of sports 

• Proficient cash-handling skills 

• Ability to work under pressure while being able to pay attention to details 

• Basic math skills - calculate winnings based on odds 

• Basic computer skills 

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Ability to maintain professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance, adhering to department and company standards 

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written forms 

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