What is a gaming manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a gaming manager

1. Explore gaming manager education requirements

   Most common gaming manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.0 %

   High School Diploma

   17.0 %

   Associate

   12.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific gaming manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	16.99%
   Game Room	9.88%
   Internal Controls	7.54%
   Guest Service	6.62%
   Game Operations	5.41%

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3. Complete relevant gaming manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gaming managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gaming manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gaming manager resumes.

4. Research gaming manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage inventory on food items, pull tabs, bingo cards, and supplies.
   • Manage and maintain relationships with sponsors occurring with promotional giveaways, events, and additional sponsor functions.
   • Manage and organize fan assistance booth, program sales, giveaways, any additional information tables as well as all interns.
   • Set up, organize, prepare and run computerized stat program for volleyball games-set up and film basketball games

5. Apply for gaming manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a gaming manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams