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bookmaker

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Description

Bookmakers (also often called 'bookies', or 'turf accountants') take bets on sports games and other events at agreed upon odds, they calculate odds and pay out winnings. They are responsible for the risk management.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

sports competition informationmathematics

Practical Skills

follow ethical code of conduct of gamblinghandle customer complaintsassist customersmaintain customer servicedisplay betting informationkeep task recordsmaximise sales revenuesplace betscarry out end of day accountscommunicate gambling ruleshandle cash flowtrain employeeswork out oddsapply statistical analysis techniquesremove cheating playersplan shifts of employeesmanage teamwork

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

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EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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