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Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

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What do gambling change persons and booth cashiers 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.

This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.

Job titles to recognize in your search

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  • Booth Cashier
  • Cage Cashier
  • Cashier
  • Casino Banker
  • Casino Cashier
  • Change Person
  • Slot Attendant
  • Slot Floor Person

Core tasks to compare with a job posting

  • Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
  • 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.
  • Maintain cage security according to rules.
  • Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.

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