Cameras in casinos

Some things, I'm sure they jump on you right away. But for a lot of things, different day, different security guard, different response.

The only consistent thing is that more minor infractions are enforced sporadically.

I've seen so many inside casino pictures, I'd doubt for the most part anything would be used. But if you want dark, try one of the finer casino restaurants. I think it's usually darker there than anywhere else.

Quote: rxwine

Some things, I'm sure they jump on you right away. But for a lot of things, different day, different security guard, different response.

IIRC Wiz was hassled for taking pics of the outside of a few casinos.

I have seen retail stores tell people "no pictures allowed."

Lots of places prohibit cameras. Want to know the strangest place I was ever told "no pictures?" KODAK!

On a trip I made a few years ago, I had told my girlfriend (who didn't go with me) that if I won $400, I would buy myself one of the slick new (at the time) smart phones. Get to the casino, sat down at three card poker, second hand, get the ace-high straight flush, for a win of a little over $400.

I wanted to take a picture of the chips on the table, to send to her to show her I had won the money almost right away (thus proving that fate wanted me to buy a smart phone). Neither the dealer nor the pit boss would allow me to do so. I found this amazing considering that the photo would be only of the chips on the table, no people and no cards. To me, this was the most innocuous of things to photograph, yet I was still rebuffed.

The Dealertainers at Imperial Palace will pose if they notice a camera pointed their way.

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Depending on the situation, I'll ask before taking a picture. I'm usually turned down. Occasionally, it would be allowed.

If I take a picture without asking, I've never been approached - except for the one time I forgot to turn the flash off. That time, at the Sands PA, the floorman gave me the "no-no" finger wave, but nothing else.

I got home from a 5 night cruise yesterday. (I'll post a full report in a couple days, once the room stops rocking.) I asked a pit boss if it's OK to take pictures in the casino. He said I could take any stills I wanted, but video was prohibited. He even said it's mentioned on their website. I checked. Sure enough, it's there.