Kilroy
Kilroy
Joined: Apr 24, 2020
  • Threads: 2
  • Posts: 8
September 9th, 2021 at 6:33:14 PM permalink
The Four Winds Casino in South Bend recently installed metal detectors at all entrances due to "too many guns getting through the door". The other three Four Winds Casinos in Michigan haven't done this yet. Has anyone seen this in other casinos?
Dieter
Administrator
Dieter
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
  • Threads: 13
  • Posts: 4289
September 9th, 2021 at 9:01:26 PM permalink
I don't think I've seen it; possibly at Blue Chip in Michigan City (it's been a long time).

Are they more intrusive than the security tag sensors on the way out of a department store?
May the cards fall in your favor.
Kilroy
Kilroy
Joined: Apr 24, 2020
  • Threads: 2
  • Posts: 8
September 9th, 2021 at 9:25:49 PM permalink
My wife's purse set it off (false alarm) and they had to search it.
Keyser
Keyser
Joined: Apr 16, 2010
  • Threads: 35
  • Posts: 2099
September 9th, 2021 at 10:03:54 PM permalink
Casinos will have to notify customers that they're walking through metal detectors so that people with pacemakers can avoid them.
AZDuffman
AZDuffman
Joined: Nov 2, 2009
  • Threads: 236
  • Posts: 13206
September 10th, 2021 at 5:08:17 AM permalink
Never heard of this, never heard of it being a problem. While there have been casino robberies they are very few. Unless you have a gang problem IMHO it is a bad idea as it will make people feel less safe.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
billryan
billryan
Joined: Nov 2, 2009
  • Threads: 234
  • Posts: 14908
September 10th, 2021 at 6:08:09 AM permalink
The Las Vegas casino formerly called the Hilton very publicly installed a system that identifies guns.
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
Dieter
Administrator
Dieter
Joined: Jul 23, 2014
  • Threads: 13
  • Posts: 4289
September 10th, 2021 at 6:17:32 AM permalink
Quote: AZDuffman

Unless you have a gang problem IMHO it is a bad idea as it will make people feel less safe.



  • I feel perfectly safe when I stop for groceries in Gary.
    There's an armed security guard by the front door.

    It wouldn't shock me at all to learn that ardRo Northern Indiana (What the hck? Did they install the rest of the sign yet?) had metal detectors.
    May the cards fall in your favor.
    Marcusclark66
    Marcusclark66
    Joined: Mar 26, 2020
    • Threads: 33
    • Posts: 1140
    September 10th, 2021 at 7:17:00 AM permalink
    Countless casinos around the USA have them. There are numerous reasons and install factors including that of insurance underwriters, surety companies as well as other governmental influences.

    They work more than they do not and might allow something through. But without almost everything would get through. FYI.
    Marcus Clark. Real Person; AKA MarcusClark66. *Professional Casino Security Expert. *Certified EMT *Certified Company Firearms Instructor. *Certified Gaming Regulations Interpreter for Corporate Applications. *Domestic UrbanTactical Combat Casualty Expert. *Tic-Tac-Toe Expert (Real Competitive Versions) & Mastering Chess. *Honorary & Official #1 Fan of the MDawg Adventures Club. *Mastering Cracking it. Bit-by-Bit, Piece-by-Piece Crediting Forum Members. *Certified Casino Property Entry & Exit Point Analyzer *Baccarat Winning Session Record: 12 out of 12 & 1 out of 1 Mini Session. Baccarat Losing Session Record: 2 Losing Sessions.
    MDawg
    MDawg
    Joined: Sep 27, 2018
    • Threads: 35
    • Posts: 5932
    September 10th, 2021 at 7:31:48 AM permalink
    For a while last year Wynn was utilizing metal detecting wands on weekends at all entrances.

    I am aware that at least Venetian X-Rays some incoming luggage that is handled through the bellmen.

    Currently Cosmopolitan allows only registered guests or those with Identity (player) cards to enter the resort on weekends.
    I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people. https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
    Dieter
    Administrator
    Dieter
    Joined: Jul 23, 2014
    • Threads: 13
    • Posts: 4289
    August 11th, 2022 at 10:41:01 AM permalink
    Quote: Dieter

    Are they more intrusive than the security tag sensors on the way out of a department store?
    link to original post



    "No."

    They do seem to be sensitive enough to beep for metal in footwear or pockets.

    They have an aisleway edged with tensabarrier type cordons, the upright walk-through detectors like you might see at a store exit, and a security guard at the inner end checking you out if you beep the sensor, presumably with a wand type detector in the lectern style station.

    (In other news, construction seems to be going well. I think they were doing a gaming floor expansion along with the hotel construction.)

    edit: phrasing correction
    Last edited by: Dieter on Aug 11, 2022
    May the cards fall in your favor.

    • Jump to: