When did the Max slot bet allowed in Washington change?
September 15th, 2021 at 8:46:39 AM
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When did the rules in Washington change for Max bet on slot machines?
I many places I have seen references to allowing max bet of $5 on most slots, with tribal casinos being allowed up to 15% machines with a higher Max bet - up to $20.
But lately I've been seeing machines with much higher bets, including $100 bets. I couldn't find anything about this on the WA gambling commission website.
What am I missing?
For what it's worth, it's mindboggling to see people play $100 bets for hours on end...
I many places I have seen references to allowing max bet of $5 on most slots, with tribal casinos being allowed up to 15% machines with a higher Max bet - up to $20.
But lately I've been seeing machines with much higher bets, including $100 bets. I couldn't find anything about this on the WA gambling commission website.
What am I missing?
For what it's worth, it's mindboggling to see people play $100 bets for hours on end...
September 15th, 2021 at 10:06:04 AM
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I sometimes play in Washington and the highest bet denomination I've seen is twenty bucks, never one hundred.
No idea if they had a restriction in their compact with the state that limited the level to twenty dollars; could be they'refinally tapping an untapped market.
No idea if they had a restriction in their compact with the state that limited the level to twenty dollars; could be they'refinally tapping an untapped market.
"What, me worry?"
September 15th, 2021 at 10:29:29 AM
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Quote: MukkeWhen did the rules in Washington change for Max bet on slot machines?
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I many places I have seen references to allowing max bet of $5 on most slots, with tribal casinos being allowed up to 15% machines with a higher Max bet - up to $20.
But lately I've been seeing machines with much higher bets, including $100 bets. I couldn't find anything about this on the WA gambling commission website.
What am I missing?
For what it's worth, it's mindboggling to see people play $100 bets for hours on end...
I find it boring as hell
That can afford to lose so much. Could care less
Now a guy playing $10 9ball on a bar table with $5 in his pocket ? I will stick around to see what happens should he lose!
September 15th, 2021 at 10:39:38 AM
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WA Gambling commission actually responded to my question:
> Recent amendments to some compacts for Class III Tribal Lottery System terminals allow up to $30 wagers.
> The $100 wagers are likely Class II machines under Jurisdiction of the Tribe & the National Indian Gaming Commission.
TIL. I was not aware that Class II and Class III machines in WA was subject to different wager limits. I will have to take another look next time, but it does sound about right. Off the top of my head I do think the machines I saw with super high limits were in fact displaying a bingo board (Class II).
> Recent amendments to some compacts for Class III Tribal Lottery System terminals allow up to $30 wagers.
> The $100 wagers are likely Class II machines under Jurisdiction of the Tribe & the National Indian Gaming Commission.
TIL. I was not aware that Class II and Class III machines in WA was subject to different wager limits. I will have to take another look next time, but it does sound about right. Off the top of my head I do think the machines I saw with super high limits were in fact displaying a bingo board (Class II).
