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Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

What they do:

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Also Called:

Booth Cashier, Cage Cashier, Cashier, Casino Banker, Casino Cashier, Change Person, Slot Attendant, Slot Floor Person, Slot Technician, Vault Cashier, Booth Cashier, Cage Cashier, Cashier, Casino Banker, Casino Cashier, Change Person, Slot Attendant, Slot Floor Person, Slot Technician, Vault Cashier

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Employment Data

*State data provided by O*NET & BLS
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$22,090
Starting Salary (2025)
$29,230
Median Salary (2025)
-6.4%
Projected Job Growth
245,730
TX Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
Count money and audit money drawers.
Check identifications to verify age of players.
Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
Maintain cage security according to rules.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Self-Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Service Orientation
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • High school diploma 96%
  • Some college 2%
  • Post-secondary certificate 1%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

Related Careers

Gambling Cage Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Tellers
Gambling Managers

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