Bingo Hall Caller

Also called: Bingo Caller, Bingo Attendant

Calls numbers, sells cards, and runs games at bingo halls and casino bingo rooms.

A day in the life

A bingo caller announces numbers with flair, checks winning cards, pays out prizes, and keeps the regulars entertained between games.

Pay over a career

Starting
$23k
Typical
$36k
High
$65k

May 2025 BLS figures for gambling service workers, all other.

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience; gaming license in some states.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). BLS projects a slight decline (2024-34).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. Electronic bingo and online play cut demand for live callers; social bingo halls keep some.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Ask bingo halls and charity bingo nights about callers; casino bingo rooms also need a gaming license

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech, Drama, Math.

Official data: O*NET occupation 39-3019.

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