Day in the life
A Day in the Life of a Sportsbook Writer
What sportsbook writers actually do from the start of a shift to the end: the tasks, tools, schedule and realities of the job.
What is a typical day like for a sportsbook writer?
Count the drawer. From there, the day usually includes take bets, explain odds, and issue tickets. Evenings, weekends and big game days.
Hour by hour: a typical shift
No two days are identical, but this timeline reflects a realistic day for a sportsbook writer working full time.
- Count the drawer.
- Take pregame bets.
- Explain parlays to a guest.
- Pay winning tickets.
- Help at kiosks.
- Busy game-night bets.
- Balance the drawer.
Where sportsbook writers work
Writers work at casino sportsbooks and race books.
Hours and schedule
Evenings, weekends and big game days.
Tasks you’ll do most often
- Take bets
- Explain odds
- Issue tickets
- Pay winners
- Balance drawers
- Help with kiosks
- Follow gaming rules
Tools you’ll use every day
- Betting terminals
- Kiosks
- Cash drawers
- Ticket printers
- Odds boards
- Counterfeit detectors
The best and hardest parts of the job
What people like
- Exciting sports environment
- Short training
- Growing legal betting
- Casino benefits
What’s hard
- Weekend and night work
- Cash accuracy pressure
- Upset bettors
- Standing
You’ll likely thrive if…
- I love sports
- I’m accurate with cash
- I like numbers
- I can work weekends
- I want short training
- I stay calm
Not sure? Take the free Sportsbook Writer fit quiz or the Career Match Quiz.
Staying safe on the job
- Follow AML rules
- Protect cash
- Support responsible gaming
- Verify identity for big payouts