# Occupation profile — bookmaker

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/264e1a4a-5074-47e2-a6d9-d225d48e8a9a
- **ESCO code:** 4212.2
- **ISCO-08 group:** 4212 — Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers
- **O*NET-SOC:** 39-3012.00 — Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners (match: exactMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

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.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- on-course bookmaker
- race course bookmaker
- on course bookmaker
- off-course bookmaker
- bookmaker clerk
- sports bookmaker
- senior bookmaker
- stadium bookmaker
- off course bookmaker
- head bookmaker
- turf accountant
- betting clerk
- bookmaker manager