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bookmaker

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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.

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Competences
19
Groups
3
Essential
13
Optional
6

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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sports competition information

The information regarding latest results, competitions and events in the sporting industry.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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Sector-specific

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assist customers

Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.

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display betting information

Answer betting queries and put betting information on display.

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follow ethical code of conduct of gambling

Follow the rules and ethical code used in gambling, betting and lottery. Keep the entertainment of players in mind.

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place bets

Place bets for sports and racing activities.

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carry out end of day accounts

Execute end of day accounts to ensure that business transactions from the current day have been correctly processed.

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Day-end closing is part of a company's closing operations.
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communicate gambling rules

Inform about the applicable rules and guidelines in force in the gambling industry such as betting ceilings.

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handle cash flow

Handle the movement of money into or out of a business, project, or financial product. Take bets, pay out winnings and manage the cash flow.

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handle customer complaints

Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

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Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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maximise sales revenues

Increase possible sales volumes and avoid losses through cross-selling, upselling or promotion of additional services.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

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work out odds

Make informed decisions to work out the odds for sports and races.

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Sector-specific

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manage teamwork

Plan the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements. Supervise, support and instruct members of a team. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out.

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remove cheating players

Detect and expel suspected cheating players

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apply statistical analysis techniques

Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.

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plan shifts of employees

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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