What is the jankiest thing to happen to you in a casino?
November 5th, 2015 at 4:56:39 AM
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I was scrambling to make enough change for a dollar, and I begun to leave when I had the dollar. As I was leaving, I saw $200 on the floor. I contemplated leaving with the $200, which would be a huge step up for someone struggling to make a dollar. I turned it in, weighing the pros against the cons. The possibility of going to jail for stealing $200 was a huge con for me, so I turned it in to the Casino staff. Here is the janky part. I didn't get a cut of the money for turning it in. I did get "Thank yous", and a pity Casino tshirt for turning it in, however.
November 5th, 2015 at 5:32:59 AM
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"I didn't get a cut of the money for turning it in."
You want rewards for NOT committing a crime? I hope I don't get suspended for an insult, but are you a budding inner city politician:)
You want rewards for NOT committing a crime? I hope I don't get suspended for an insult, but are you a budding inner city politician:)
November 5th, 2015 at 5:42:05 AM
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Is it a crime in all jurisdictions?
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November 5th, 2015 at 5:53:44 AM
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Quote: zoobrew"I didn't get a cut of the money for turning it in."
You want rewards for NOT committing a crime? I hope I don't get suspended for an insult, but are you a budding inner city politician:)
I wanted a cut of the money for turning in the money. Many places give reward money.
November 5th, 2015 at 6:01:49 AM
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Quote: KentryI wanted a cut of the money for turning in the money. Many places give reward money.
Most likely its not the casino's money. The reward would have to come from the private person who lost the money or the State who is usually the final collector of lost money.
What a great AP team scam, I "lose" $200 dollars on the floor of the casino and you turn it in to the casino for a reward and then I go to the casino to reclaim my "lost" $200.
November 5th, 2015 at 8:47:38 AM
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Quote: zoobrewMost likely its not the casino's money. The reward would have to come from the private person who lost the money or the State who is usually the final collector of lost money.
What a great AP team scam, I "lose" $200 dollars on the floor of the casino and you turn it in to the casino for a reward and then I go to the casino to reclaim my "lost" $200.
"Do I get my reward money for finding the $200?"
"Absolutely, right this way. A few documents to sign, and you'll be on your way to collect your $5 re...."
"Oh what the hell man? Five bucks!? The reward is $20-for-$200 over at Caesars, yall suck. I'm taking my business over there!"
November 5th, 2015 at 8:58:04 AM
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What does "janky"(sp?) mean?
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November 5th, 2015 at 9:14:20 AM
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"That janky ass b*tch."
November 5th, 2015 at 10:40:23 AM
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I have a little problem with "not committing a crime" aspect of this scenario. Yes, from discussion with Mr Nersesian, I know that in many/most jurisdiction it is technically a crime.
I am a pretty upstanding guy. I think I go out of my way to do the right thing. If I saw someone drop the money, I would run after them to return it. When I have found a wallet (several times) I once mailed it back to them and once called the person via Phone number in the wallet and arranged a meeting point. That actually turned out to be fairly inconvenient to me.
But when I find money on the ground, whether on the sidewalk, in a shopping mall or a casino, it's "finder's keepers". If someone wants to arrest me and lock me up, so be it (unlikely to come to that). I am comfortable with that decision and I will be comfortable explaining my decision to my god.
Looking up janky, I get "messed up". I have two pretty messed up incidents in casinos. One, a pit critter from the notorious sweaty place in Vegas followed me into the men's room to back me off (not jack....back) He told me no more blackjack as I was using the urinal with my back to him. Very "messed up" (unprofessional).
Number two. In a Pennsylvania casino which has the name of the winter camp of the Continental Army, returning several days after a fairly big score at the BJ tables, I was told, no more blackjack as I entered. I agreed. Had a little bit of slot free play to play thru so I entered anyway and was followed immediately by a security 'kid' in uniform who barely looked like he was 18 years old. He followed 10 paces behind me every step of the way. I actually prolonged my visit more than necessary just to run him a round a bit.
When I entered the men's room, he was courteous enough to wait outside for me. When I emerged he was talking to a young female and didn't even notice me. I gave him a little 'whistle' and said "come on let's go" He fell in line behind me. :/
I am a pretty upstanding guy. I think I go out of my way to do the right thing. If I saw someone drop the money, I would run after them to return it. When I have found a wallet (several times) I once mailed it back to them and once called the person via Phone number in the wallet and arranged a meeting point. That actually turned out to be fairly inconvenient to me.
But when I find money on the ground, whether on the sidewalk, in a shopping mall or a casino, it's "finder's keepers". If someone wants to arrest me and lock me up, so be it (unlikely to come to that). I am comfortable with that decision and I will be comfortable explaining my decision to my god.
Looking up janky, I get "messed up". I have two pretty messed up incidents in casinos. One, a pit critter from the notorious sweaty place in Vegas followed me into the men's room to back me off (not jack....back) He told me no more blackjack as I was using the urinal with my back to him. Very "messed up" (unprofessional).
Number two. In a Pennsylvania casino which has the name of the winter camp of the Continental Army, returning several days after a fairly big score at the BJ tables, I was told, no more blackjack as I entered. I agreed. Had a little bit of slot free play to play thru so I entered anyway and was followed immediately by a security 'kid' in uniform who barely looked like he was 18 years old. He followed 10 paces behind me every step of the way. I actually prolonged my visit more than necessary just to run him a round a bit.
When I entered the men's room, he was courteous enough to wait outside for me. When I emerged he was talking to a young female and didn't even notice me. I gave him a little 'whistle' and said "come on let's go" He fell in line behind me. :/
November 5th, 2015 at 11:18:47 AM
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I was in Resorts World, NYC, cashing out a couple hundred. I looked at the machine next to me and saw at least $100, potentially $200-300, sticking out of the cash dispenser. I took my money and looked at the free cash sticking out of the machine next to me... Looked around for anyone planning to lay claim (saw nobody)... And even attempted to find a worker. After trying to find security, a cashier, anybody, I looked back at the machine to see the money gone.
I have no idea what happened to the cash, but I know for a fact it was there.
I have no idea what happened to the cash, but I know for a fact it was there.
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November 5th, 2015 at 11:22:34 AM
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What???Quote: kewlj... One, a pit critter from the notorious sweaty place in Vegas followed me into the men's room to back me off (not jack....back) He told me no more blackjack as I was using the urinal with my back to him. Very "messed up" (unprofessional).
You didn't turn around and piss on his shoes?!?!?
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November 5th, 2015 at 3:54:12 PM
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Quote: ahiromu...After trying to find security, a cashier, anybody, I looked back at the machine to see the money gone.
I have no idea what happened to the cash, but I know for a fact it was there.
Some ATM machines used to suck the money back in if nothing happened after hanging it out for a certain period of time. The machine would then issue an alert to a teller in the bank that there was a malfunction. When the teller came out to investigate, nogoodniks would jump him and empty the machine.
I assume the cash was dispensed as part of a transaction requiring a ticket or credit card to be inserted. If the patron was using their player's card, it should have been easy to trace. Security footage was most likely available too, as the ticket machines are a likely locale for criminal activity.
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November 5th, 2015 at 6:44:19 PM
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Uh, I don't know if this is "janky" or "unjanky" or what.
But a long time ago at the Flamingo, I saw a VP game with a Jacks or Better type of paytable on it but the machine glass said the game was played with a Joker.
I played enough hands to know that there was no Joker and that the machine was mis-labeled. So I mentioned it to a "suit" who was walking by, and at first he was pretty dismissive. But he realized I was right and called a tech over to change the glass insert.
I think the "suit" should have offered me some free buffets, but he didn't. So I asked for a couple then he gave them to me. Maybe I should have held out for more ? Reported it to Gaming ?
But a long time ago at the Flamingo, I saw a VP game with a Jacks or Better type of paytable on it but the machine glass said the game was played with a Joker.
I played enough hands to know that there was no Joker and that the machine was mis-labeled. So I mentioned it to a "suit" who was walking by, and at first he was pretty dismissive. But he realized I was right and called a tech over to change the glass insert.
I think the "suit" should have offered me some free buffets, but he didn't. So I asked for a couple then he gave them to me. Maybe I should have held out for more ? Reported it to Gaming ?
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November 5th, 2015 at 10:19:10 PM
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On two instances with my nose to the ground I found casino chips on a one of the casinos crazy carpets. In 1981, on the last night of our honeymoon (and flat broke) my wife and I saw a $25 chip on the floor of the El Dorado casino in Reno. I stepped on it, reach down to tie my shoe, grabbed the chip and high-tailed it out to the street. We used it to buy ourselves a decent last night meal. Ten or years ago at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas performed the same act with a $100 black chip that we found not to far from the cage. We saw no need to turn it in. We have also picked up cash off the floor. Once we picked up $80 cash on the floor of the Vegas Hilton show room. We're pretty sure that it belonged to the hooker/old man sitting in front of us that left the concert early.
I wonder how many times I may have dropped some chips or cash in a dark casino. My wife once had her small money purse taken from her a poker table when she was not looking. It did not have a strap. Lesson learned.
I wonder how many times I may have dropped some chips or cash in a dark casino. My wife once had her small money purse taken from her a poker table when she was not looking. It did not have a strap. Lesson learned.
November 5th, 2015 at 10:25:48 PM
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Gaming would just say that the machine was doing what it was supposed to be doing and paying out correctly. You may be able to say you lost more because you played an inferior strategy thinking a joker would complete your hand. What were your actual damages? They could fine the casino I guess but it's unlikely since it was a legitimate oversight.Quote: JohnnyQUh, I don't know if this is "janky" or "unjanky" or what.
But a long time ago at the Flamingo, I saw a VP game with a Jacks or Better type of paytable on it but the machine glass said the game was played with a Joker.
I played enough hands to know that there was no Joker and that the machine was mis-labeled. So I mentioned it to a "suit" who was walking by, and at first he was pretty dismissive. But he realized I was right and called a tech over to change the glass insert.
I think the "suit" should have offered me some free buffets, but he didn't. So I asked for a couple then he gave them to me. Maybe I should have held out for more ? Reported it to Gaming ?
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November 6th, 2015 at 12:13:12 AM
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I was 86'ed from a casino for cashing out $0.13 from a machine.
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Nevada: Last time I asked (2009), the rules quoted to me were (1) can pick up cash (2) can not pick up tickets or chips, because they are considered casino property - uhhh? (3) can't cash money out of slots.
Indian Casinos: Rules vary.
(a) One casino considers credits abandoned if you move more than 2 machines away. They (and other casinos) have big signs next to parking lot elevators ("We are not responsible for lost or abandoned credits.").
(b) Another casino considers it theft if you pick up cash from the floor. Proper behavior there is to turn it into security. If it is not claimed within 30 days, you can return to keep the cash you found.
I have left $200-$600 in slots multiple times. Usually security can track down the person who took it & return the money. One casino returned the leftover money (They had spent $60-65 of the $200) and Free Play to cover the missing amount. As long as I haven't left the casino, maybe 80-90% my money is returned.
However, I only bother the casino over $200. I have seen people lose $20-80 to theft...and surveillance doesn't do anything (same casinos where they have helped me).
First time I lost a ticket was about $125 walking to the buffet at the M Resort. Didn't notice it until midway through the meal. No luck. Cashed out. M Resort has nice computers. They can search all kiosks & slots for a certain ticket amount. Other casinos need to follow a ticket from machine to machine (so it takes a long time).
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So why was I 86'ed from a casino for cashing out $0.13 from a machine? My guess - hit over $16,000 VUX five months before, won 3rd place in slot tournament for $5,000 same month, didn't show enough action for next five months. Think they just wanted me gone (for any excuse).
The defunct Riviera had a security guard who was going to kick me out over picking up $0.03. I was casing the place going up & down the aisles because I was thinking to buy some shares of Riviera pending bankruptcy...and wanted to see their slot inventory.
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Nevada: Last time I asked (2009), the rules quoted to me were (1) can pick up cash (2) can not pick up tickets or chips, because they are considered casino property - uhhh? (3) can't cash money out of slots.
Indian Casinos: Rules vary.
(a) One casino considers credits abandoned if you move more than 2 machines away. They (and other casinos) have big signs next to parking lot elevators ("We are not responsible for lost or abandoned credits.").
(b) Another casino considers it theft if you pick up cash from the floor. Proper behavior there is to turn it into security. If it is not claimed within 30 days, you can return to keep the cash you found.
I have left $200-$600 in slots multiple times. Usually security can track down the person who took it & return the money. One casino returned the leftover money (They had spent $60-65 of the $200) and Free Play to cover the missing amount. As long as I haven't left the casino, maybe 80-90% my money is returned.
However, I only bother the casino over $200. I have seen people lose $20-80 to theft...and surveillance doesn't do anything (same casinos where they have helped me).
First time I lost a ticket was about $125 walking to the buffet at the M Resort. Didn't notice it until midway through the meal. No luck. Cashed out. M Resort has nice computers. They can search all kiosks & slots for a certain ticket amount. Other casinos need to follow a ticket from machine to machine (so it takes a long time).
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So why was I 86'ed from a casino for cashing out $0.13 from a machine? My guess - hit over $16,000 VUX five months before, won 3rd place in slot tournament for $5,000 same month, didn't show enough action for next five months. Think they just wanted me gone (for any excuse).
The defunct Riviera had a security guard who was going to kick me out over picking up $0.03. I was casing the place going up & down the aisles because I was thinking to buy some shares of Riviera pending bankruptcy...and wanted to see their slot inventory.
November 6th, 2015 at 12:23:06 AM
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Most I've seen abandoned (not counting people in HL who leave money in multiple machines while playing) was 6,000 credits in $0.50 slot outside HL ($3,000). I watched it for a few minutes before a guy came back.Quote: mamatNevada: Last time I asked (2009), the rules quoted to me were (1) can pick up cash (2) can not pick up tickets or chips, because they are considered casino property - uhhh? (3) can't cash money out of slots.
People have gotten 86'ed for taking $600-$1,000 tickets. In one case, guy was getting $1,200 Free Play a month & free hotel rooms, and got kicked out for nabbing an $800-900 ticket. I was like...what did you do that for???
Bigger amounts I've turned to security:
(1) $500 on floor. Surveillance identified lady from San Francisco, who returned to claim it before 30 days (or so security said... maybe they kept it).
(2) $460-480 on bar top. 1800-1900 quarters. Had to fight off a low-budget "credit hustler" by claiming I knew the person who was playing there. Casino identified lady who was staying in hotel. I met her the next day. She won on her last hand of Keno, but thought she had lost.
(3) $475 on poker slot. 95 credits on $5 video poker machine. Guy was losing $13,000 in HL, and totally clueless that he had left $475 in another machine. It was mid-hand, so the "cash out" button was not lit. He was playing on another machine in the same circular bank of 6, and couldn't see the credits he left in another machine. He was a "space case".
November 6th, 2015 at 1:47:15 AM
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Lots of posts on here are talking about people getting into trouble for keeping money they found in the casino. So my original hunch was right. Go turn that $200 in or end up in trouble. Good thing I listened to my instincts.
November 6th, 2015 at 2:16:28 AM
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Quote: KentryLots of posts on here are talking about people getting into trouble for keeping money they found in the casino. So my original hunch was right. Go turn that $200 in or end up in trouble. Good thing I listened to my instincts.
I'm a little confused as to how your instincts work, I suppose. When you said you were, "Scrambling for enough change to make a dollar," how were you doing that? Were you looking for dropped coins on the floor, ignored change in the cash-out machines or tickets for small amounts abandoned in the machines? In certain states, such as PA, the lattermost of those activities would actually be illegal, and I would think that scouring the floor in any of those fashions would certainly be more noticeable than the one-time incident of picking up $200 that you found.
Other than the amount, I'm just having trouble equating what you think the difference is between one activity and the other with respect to whether or not you'll end up in trouble.
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November 6th, 2015 at 2:31:33 AM
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I was playing 1 cent at a time in the slots. I had like 30 pennies and was just trying to get it over a dollar.
November 6th, 2015 at 2:35:46 AM
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One casino staff member said the two top reasons they 86'ed people wereQuote: KentryLots of posts on here are talking about people getting into trouble for keeping money they found in the casino. So my original hunch was right. Go turn that $200 in or end up in trouble. Good thing I listened to my instincts.
(1) TITO theft
(2) Drunken fights
November 6th, 2015 at 2:59:30 AM
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I don't think I had much in the way of losses, because I played the JoB strategy and it turned out to be a JoB game.Quote: AxelWolfGaming would just say that the machine was doing what it was supposed to be doing and paying out correctly. You may be able to say you lost more because you played an inferior strategy thinking a joker would complete your hand. What were your actual damages? They could fine the casino I guess but it's unlikely since it was a legitimate oversight.
I believe it was in fact a legitimate mistake and they fixed it as soon as they became aware of it.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 6th, 2015 at 3:13:30 AM
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Quote: KentryI was playing 1 cent at a time in the slots. I had like 30 pennies and was just trying to get it over a dollar.
I apologize for my confusion, then, misunderstood what you meant by, 'Scrambling.' I'd have just said, 'Playing.'
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November 6th, 2015 at 8:10:38 AM
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I thought my lost ticket of $1XX.00 at The Orleans was pretty bad. I was freaking out at the time. They never recovered it. But I guess if you play a lot, it should be considered "breakage." The Wizard has mentioned losing some big tickets before.
I also lost some amount at The Tuscany, but they tried pretty hard to find it. (They didn't, and I don't remember how much it was for.)
I also lost some amount at The Tuscany, but they tried pretty hard to find it. (They didn't, and I don't remember how much it was for.)
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November 6th, 2015 at 9:12:39 AM
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Quote: teddysI thought my lost ticket of $1XX.00 at The Orleans was pretty bad. I was freaking out at the time. They never recovered it. But I guess if you play a lot, it should be considered "breakage." The Wizard has mentioned losing some big tickets before.
I also lost some amount at The Tuscany, but they tried pretty hard to find it. (They didn't, and I don't remember how much it was for.)
I lost $100 somewhere between the Wynn and the Palazzo and nobody could help me.
In general, when you lose money in a casino, it's just your own damn fault.
Trying to get help is ALMOST a waste of time.
I have had $200 lost where the person who found it turned it in. I gave them $25.
That was at Jerry's Nugget.
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November 6th, 2015 at 9:21:34 AM
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Many years ago I was leaving Valet and handed the guy $100 bill by accident. In my other pocket I had a $1 bill that I meant to tip. I didn't realize my mistake until I got home.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
November 6th, 2015 at 9:55:44 AM
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Did they ever find that Asian dude at Jerry's Nugget who walked away before he hit the ATS? That was about $450 if I recall.Quote: AhighThat was at Jerry's Nugget.
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November 6th, 2015 at 10:59:03 AM
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When a dealer told me she had a break coming up and wanted to play some BJ (not Blackjack :) ) in my car.
I declined. If you saw the dealer you might have declined as well. Yikes.
I'm surprised no has admitted getting roofied yet and woken up sans wallet, clothing etc in their casino hotel room. That's happened to my friend *more than once* on Vegas business trips.
I declined. If you saw the dealer you might have declined as well. Yikes.
I'm surprised no has admitted getting roofied yet and woken up sans wallet, clothing etc in their casino hotel room. That's happened to my friend *more than once* on Vegas business trips.
November 6th, 2015 at 11:17:35 AM
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Oh my God, telling a gambler that you want to give him a BJ in his car is not only creepy, it's highly unprofessional.
November 6th, 2015 at 12:46:39 PM
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Ironic that in this thread of "jankings" the OP wasn't "janked" at all. Most people do the right thing because it's the right thing. Expecting money back is essentially blackmailing someone by saying "Yeah I'll give you your money back, for a cut."Quote: KentryI wanted a cut of the money for turning in the money. Many places give reward money.
Playing it correctly means you've already won.
November 6th, 2015 at 1:43:50 PM
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But it wasn't the Casino's money. It was a guest's money I found on the floor. I just assumed that I would get a cut of the money for turning it in.
November 6th, 2015 at 2:45:25 PM
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Quote: teddysDid they ever find that Asian dude at Jerry's Nugget who walked away before he hit the ATS? That was about $450 if I recall.
I forgot about that. I love Jerry's Nugget for just that reason. I would probably enjoy EvenBob's company MUCH more at the Nugget than on this forum. At least then I could see him and feel empathy for his situation instead of just reading his words resulting from his mal-formed thoughts.
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November 6th, 2015 at 4:09:48 PM
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Quote: KentryBut it wasn't the Casino's money. It was a guest's money I found on the floor. I just assumed that I would get a cut of the money for turning it in.
If the "money" is in the form of a casino issued chip or ticket, it's casino property until it is properly cashed out by the legitimate bearer. The casino operator issues, controls and manages its own currency, so to speak. This is to say that if it is improperly cashed out (in other words, by someone who has no right to that money), the casino may raise an issue and refuse to cash it out. Casinos often have a rough time trying to manage the morally challenged people they seem to attract.
By the way, if people have to get paid in order to do the right thing (via being paid off with a reward), the question arises, would people otherwise do the right thing if they weren't paid? Would people do the right thing for free, of their own accord, if not paid to do so? I guessing often not.
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November 6th, 2015 at 4:29:49 PM
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The money was in 2 $100 bills.
November 6th, 2015 at 4:32:47 PM
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Must be a state thing, because several times at local casinos, I've cashed out 10 cents on a machine, but ALWAYS immediately insert that ticket into another machine.
Couple times I have found $10-20 sitting in a $25 slot machine, so I'll insert a bill, play 1 credit for a discount, then cashout the winnings, or whatever is remaining.
I think the most dangerous vulturing I've ever done is.... local casino. 3am on a Tuesday. I was heading for the door, and noticed a $5, 2 credit quick hits slot machine sitting there with the bonus round wide open. Methinks the player hit the bonus round on his last $10 and had no idea what was happening, so he left. Well, I walked away at first.... came back to the machine 15 minutes later, and there was still no one to be found, so I sat at the machine for another 10-15 minutes. At this point I'm convinced I'm the only person in the casino besides the workers. Finally, I decide to start picking squares to find a match. At this point, I really was not hoping for the 25 free games at 3x, because any triggered hand pays might alert the wrong attention. Ended up with 15 free games at 2x. As the free games played, I furiously mashed the "stop reels" button to make that bonus round end ASAP. End result was around $400 I think. Immediately cashed out, and inserted that ticket into a change machine, and got out of dodge. I was actually nervous upon returning to that casino, but no trouble ever occurred, and I know I've lost many thousands in that casino since then.
Jankiest thing for me is people begging for money inside the casino, or trying to somehow scam me while I'm sitting to wait for a handpay jackpot.
Couple times I have found $10-20 sitting in a $25 slot machine, so I'll insert a bill, play 1 credit for a discount, then cashout the winnings, or whatever is remaining.
I think the most dangerous vulturing I've ever done is.... local casino. 3am on a Tuesday. I was heading for the door, and noticed a $5, 2 credit quick hits slot machine sitting there with the bonus round wide open. Methinks the player hit the bonus round on his last $10 and had no idea what was happening, so he left. Well, I walked away at first.... came back to the machine 15 minutes later, and there was still no one to be found, so I sat at the machine for another 10-15 minutes. At this point I'm convinced I'm the only person in the casino besides the workers. Finally, I decide to start picking squares to find a match. At this point, I really was not hoping for the 25 free games at 3x, because any triggered hand pays might alert the wrong attention. Ended up with 15 free games at 2x. As the free games played, I furiously mashed the "stop reels" button to make that bonus round end ASAP. End result was around $400 I think. Immediately cashed out, and inserted that ticket into a change machine, and got out of dodge. I was actually nervous upon returning to that casino, but no trouble ever occurred, and I know I've lost many thousands in that casino since then.
Jankiest thing for me is people begging for money inside the casino, or trying to somehow scam me while I'm sitting to wait for a handpay jackpot.
November 6th, 2015 at 4:41:18 PM
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If someone spun for $25, and they only got $10-$15, they may have been so pissed off that they left the money on purpose in disgust. A gambler told me that they at times willingly leave their money in the slot when they get a bad hit.
November 6th, 2015 at 4:52:51 PM
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It was a $25 denomination machine. So its like, if you have a TITO for $115, insert it into a $25 denom slot, play and lose 4 times ($100), then forget the $15 remaining when the credit meter is at zero.
November 6th, 2015 at 5:14:00 PM
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That actually makes sense. In fact, I was actually thinking of the possibility of what you wrote(Credit meter says zero, so you forget about the other $15 you still have), but I decided to write about the possibility of the gambler being pissed off at the awful return and just willingly leaving the $15 in the machine.
November 6th, 2015 at 5:39:03 PM
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Getting back to the original question, the "jankiest" thing to ever happen to me in a casino was at Ellis Island.
They short-changed a pay by $190 and made false claims about how much I bet. An even money $105 bet was paid at $10, and when they noticed the black chip, they swapped MY black chip for a red instead of swapping one of THEIR reds for a black.
JANKY!!!
After that, EVERY DEALER AT THE TABLE LIED! It was actually awesome and I enjoyed watching them lie without knowing a DAMN thing about the truth.
I let it go, and let them know later that I knew all along it was a mistake. They never believed me and never agreed to check surveillance.
Wayne at the Silverton, upon hearing this story, said, "they probably don't even HAVE surveillance."
I have had issues at other casinos and I have been right in 100% of the cases that have been reviewed by security.
But this was the first time they REFUSED to check security OR correct the mistake.
They were running a $3 game, and the pit boss said, and I quote, "look the real problem is that when you start betting here, the dealers start quaking in their boots."
LOL.
It's hard to keep pushing when they say things like that. I had between $500 and $1,000 in action at the time.
SO yes, I backed off.
But JANKY??? YOU BETCHA!!! 100%
They short-changed a pay by $190 and made false claims about how much I bet. An even money $105 bet was paid at $10, and when they noticed the black chip, they swapped MY black chip for a red instead of swapping one of THEIR reds for a black.
JANKY!!!
After that, EVERY DEALER AT THE TABLE LIED! It was actually awesome and I enjoyed watching them lie without knowing a DAMN thing about the truth.
I let it go, and let them know later that I knew all along it was a mistake. They never believed me and never agreed to check surveillance.
Wayne at the Silverton, upon hearing this story, said, "they probably don't even HAVE surveillance."
I have had issues at other casinos and I have been right in 100% of the cases that have been reviewed by security.
But this was the first time they REFUSED to check security OR correct the mistake.
They were running a $3 game, and the pit boss said, and I quote, "look the real problem is that when you start betting here, the dealers start quaking in their boots."
LOL.
It's hard to keep pushing when they say things like that. I had between $500 and $1,000 in action at the time.
SO yes, I backed off.
But JANKY??? YOU BETCHA!!! 100%
aahigh.com
November 6th, 2015 at 6:19:06 PM
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Quote: AhighAn even money $105 bet was paid at $10, and when they noticed the black chip, they swapped MY black chip for a red instead of swapping one of THEIR reds for a black.
Who bets $105 on an even-money bet? That smells like the Savannah, and getting thrown in jail for cheating would be a really bad career move.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
November 6th, 2015 at 6:22:48 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistWho bets $105 on an even-money bet? That smells like the Savannah, and getting thrown in jail for cheating would be a really bad career move.
Before it was a come bet, it was $105 odds on a five point.
Both are intentionally suspicious and I made them just to see what the dealer would say.
In both cases, I knew he didn't see the black chip, and that was part of the fun.
But no way I'm going to try a Savannah! Are you NUTS? And if I had been, I wouldn't bring it up here.
aahigh.com
November 6th, 2015 at 8:27:24 PM
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Something like that happened to me with a EZ Match Fantasy Five ticket for $2. I chose a certain 5 numbers, and one of them matched $100! I was elated, until I realized the cashier had accidentally hit "Quick pick,"and none of the Quick pick numbers matched. I was pissed! told her off for causing me to lose out on $100.
November 6th, 2015 at 8:37:36 PM
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Quote: KentrySomething like that happened to me with a EZ tMatch Fantasy Five tcket for $2. I chose a certain 5 numbers, and one of them matched $100! I was elated, until I realized the cashier had accidentally hit "Quick pick,"and none of the Quick pick numbers matched. I was pissed! told her off for causing me to lose out on $100.
Kentry,
I would like to take a moment to publicly apologize to you for the (sarcastic) way that I handled the post announcing your Suspension, but not for the Suspension itself. It has occurred to me that you are a pretty good writer, and one thing that I cannot take away from you is that your threads draw a lot of posts from other Members of WoV. Regardless of the content of your opening posts, it certainly seems as though you have a knack for hitting on subjects that people are enthusiastic to discuss. And, for that, I thank you.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
November 7th, 2015 at 3:22:40 AM
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Thank you for your compliment. :D Though I did deserve the suspension for cussing in one of my posts. I had no idea back then when I wrote that post that even removing one letter from a cussword was not allowed. I should have paid more attention to the Forum Rules and Terms Of Condition.
November 7th, 2015 at 3:55:31 AM
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Quote: KentryThank you for your compliment. :D Though I did deserve the suspension for cussing in one of my posts. I had no idea back then when I wrote that post that even removing one letter from a cussword was not allowed. I should have paid more attention to the Forum Rules and Terms Of Condition.
In my opinion you did not deserve it or the treatment you received when you first joined. The way it goes is warning, 3 day suspension, 7 day suspension. You are a very forgiving person. Relax cheerleaders, it's just my opinion.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
November 7th, 2015 at 4:31:58 AM
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Quote: MathExtremistWho bets $105 on an even-money bet? That smells like the Savannah, and getting thrown in jail for cheating would be a really bad career move.
At certain casinos, $105 is one of the most common bets at pai gow tiles and pai gow poker. The casino will pay an even $100 for a win, essentially letting the last $5 be bet commission free, and also speeding pace of play by not needing to make change to pay $95 for the standard $100 bet.
November 7th, 2015 at 6:57:18 AM
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Quote: KentryI was scrambling to make enough change for a dollar, and I begun to leave when I had the dollar. As I was leaving, I saw $200 on the floor. I contemplated leaving with the $200, which would be a huge step up for someone struggling to make a dollar. I turned it in, weighing the pros against the cons. The possibility of going to jail for stealing $200 was a huge con for me, so I turned it in to the Casino staff. Here is the janky part. I didn't get a cut of the money for turning it in. I did get "Thank yous", and a pity Casino tshirt for turning it in, however.
Are you saying that you only turned the money in because you wanted a cut of the money and didn't want to get into trouble?
Really, dude, you tried to buy a flat screen TV for only $3.99? Get out of here, you scam, con arist!
November 7th, 2015 at 9:04:26 AM
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Man, yesterday's free play return was totally janky! Gave me $3 free play, and I got .20 in four .5 cent wins in cash. That was absolutely disgusting, considering I generally get roughly the free play amount back in cash. In another casino earlier that day, I got completely janked.
200 spins, and 20 spins should have given me at least 100 times my bet, but they all missed by just one symbol. Janky I tell you!
200 spins, and 20 spins should have given me at least 100 times my bet, but they all missed by just one symbol. Janky I tell you!
November 7th, 2015 at 9:16:22 AM
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This feeling is heavy, makes my body ache and I'm ready;
To fall into the sky and I see now, the reason why.
My heart is heavy, takes me to a place I can't breathe.
Only then I know why I see the warning sign.
November 7th, 2015 at 3:54:15 PM
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Quote: Dodsferd
+1
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
