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Gambling Cage Workers

The short answer

Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 49 openings expected each year.

Step 1

Where your job stands

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.

How much AI could touch this job

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Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.

What this means

Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.

Step 2

What AI can and can’t help with in this job

The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.

AI can help with or automate about 47% of the tasks in this job.

Tasks AI can help with or automate

  1. Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  2. Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  3. Record casino exchange transactions, using cash registers.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  4. Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.

    AI could do much of this on its own

  5. Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.

    AI could do much of this on its own

Tasks AI can't do much of

  1. Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  2. Follow all gaming regulations.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  3. Maintain cage security.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  4. Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

  5. Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.

    AI is unlikely to speed this up

Step 3

Jobs you could switch to

If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.

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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.

  • Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

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    slightly less pay191 openings/yrLess exposed than your job now

    Pays slightly less—$48,543 vs your $49,480 here.

    What the move takes

    Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.

    Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Oral Expression
    • Mathematics
    • Near Vision

    Your current skills largely cover this move.

  • Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

    Similar work
    +13% pay52 openings/yrLess exposed than your job now

    Pays about 13% more—$56,131 vs your $49,480 here.

    What the move takes

    Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.

    Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Oral Expression
    • Near Vision
    • Mathematics

    Your current skills largely cover this move.

  • Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

    Somewhat similar work
    +25% pay224 openings/yrAbout as exposed as your job now

    Pays about 25% more—$61,711 vs your $49,480 here.

    What the move takes

    Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.

    Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Near Vision
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Information Ordering
    • Deductive Reasoning

    New skills to build

    • Mechanical
    • Repairing
    • Equipment Maintenance
    • Troubleshooting
    • Computers and Electronics
  • Gambling Dealers

    Somewhat similar work
    +5% pay392 openings/yrLess exposed than your job now

    Pays about 5% more—$52,143 vs your $49,480 here.

    What the move takes

    Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.

    Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.

    Skills you already have

    • Customer and Personal Service
    • Oral Comprehension
    • Oral Expression
    • Near Vision
    • Mathematics

    Your current skills largely cover this move.