- -Able to count coin and use a coin dispensing machine, run and balance cash and float and perform end of shift balance
- -Able to identify language associated with gaming and wagering
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Gaming Operations
The resource contains materials relating to gambling.
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Gaming and WageringClick on the Play button to start the video.
Hotels/clubs can have gaming areas and wagering areas.
In some States and Territories you need to complete an RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling) to work in these areas.
Gaming:
- Pokies
- Keno
- Bingo and lotteries
Wagering:
- Races - Horses, Dogs, Harness
- Sports betting - Boxing, cricket, football
Keno is a computerised game that randomly generates numbers.
TAB - messages from terminal
- tips to selections
- late mail - information about runners, riders or races
- late or final scratchings
- printouts for the race results
The most popular bets are:
- Win and place (Each Way) Select a runner to win and or be placed first, second or third.
- Quinella :Select the first two runners across the line in any order.
- Daily double: Select the two winners from two different races.
- Trifecta: Select the first, second and third runners in the correct order.
- Mystery Bet: Terminal chooses the runners for you based on what other customers have bet.
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Handing Cash Procedures
- 1. Enter the price of each item into the register or use the pre-set key or item code.
- 2. Sub-total the sale and tell the customer the total amount.
- 3. Call the amount of money given by the customer.
- 4. Place the money given on the register (not in the drawer yet).
- 5. Ring up the amount given on the Cash Total Button.
- 6. Make up the change and count it back to the customer.
- 7. Place the amount into the cash drawer.
- 8. Close the cash drawer.
- 9. Hand the receipt to the customer.
Each establishment can have different procedures for handing cash.
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Opening of a ShiftClick on the Play button to start the video.
Opening a Shift
- Organising and preparing the float
- Notes and coins of different values are described as denominations of cash
- Notes = 5 denominations: $100.00, $50.00, $20.00, $10.00 and $5.00
- Coins = 6 denominations: $2 $1 50c 20c 10c 5c
- A float is a set amount of money made up of coins and notes
- The quantity of notes and coins needed in a cash float varies between workplaces
- It is important to always count the float before you start your shift
- When counting the float you need to use this method:
- To work out the amount for Notes:Amount = Notes x Number
- To work out the amount for Coins:Amount = Coins x Number
- In some establishments you will need to fill out a cash float record sheet when you count your float at the beginning of your shift.
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Closing a Payment PointClick on the Play button to start the video.
Procedure to follow when Balancing the Register
- Remove all cash and non-cash transactions from the register/terminal
- Separate the float from the rest of the cash in the register
- Count the cash and calculate the non-cash receipts accurately
- Record the register takings on a counting sheet
- Check the balance between the register and the counting sheet.
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Say It
There are 2 parts in this section.
1. The GlossaryThe glossary lists the more difficult words related to the topic in alphabetical order. The glossary also gives the meaning for each word.
2. Look, Cover, Write, Check!This activity gives you practice at remembering and writing the words from the glossary.
The Glossary
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Do It: Gaming and Wagering Areas
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Do It: Gaming/Wagering Areas
Do It: Cash Transactions
Cash Procedures
- 1. Enter the price of each item into the register or use the pre-set key or item code.
- 2. Sub-total the sale and tell the customer the total amount.
- 3. Call the amount of money given by the customer.
- 4. Place the money given on the register (not in the drawer yet).
- 5. Ring up the amount given on the Cash Total Button.
- 6. Make up the change and count it back to the customer.
- 7. Place the amount into the cash drawer.
- 8. Close the cash drawer.
- 9. Hand the receipt to the customer.
Each establishment can have different procedures for handing cash.
Do It: Opening a Shift
A float is a set amount of money made up in a range of denominations of coins & notes put in the register for the start of the day or your shift.
Each workplace can have a different procedure for organising & preparing the float.
Do It: Balancing the Register
Procedure to follow when Balancing the Register:
- 1. Remove all cash and non-cash transactions from the register/terminal
- 2. Separate the float from the rest of the cash in the register
- 3. Count the cash and calculate the non-cash receipts accurately
- 4. Record the store takings on to a counting sheet
- 5. Check the balance between the register and the counting sheet.
Remember! Each establishment can have a different procedure for handling cash at the end of the shift.
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Gaming Operations
- Introduction
- Show Me
- Say It
- Do It
- Check It