Not giving back $ found in a slot machine = stealing
he said thought he cashed out of his machine. but when he went to the cashiers cage, he couldn't find his slot ticket.
he went back to the machine and saw a lady there playing. the amount on the machine was $5xx.
he asked her if there was $ in the machine when she sat down. she said no.
He went to security.
Cameras showed that after he left, she sat down. and it also showed that there was still $5xx in the machine when he left.
he said security went to talk to her. she refused to give back the $.
they asked him if he wanted to press charges. he said as long as he gets his $ back, she's free to go.
and he got his $ back.
Yeah, this makes sense. Security can prove the $ belongs to someone else.
it's not yours and not giving it back when asked is stealing.
if I found $ in a machine and security told me the $ belongs to XYZ and the cameras can prove it, I would have no problem giving it up.
On the other hand, I would probably just cash out instead of playing it and take the ticket to a self-service kiosk to cash it. then leave.
Doing this will probably force the casino/police to follow the path of an arrest warrant for you(the person in the photo). I wouldn't plan on visiting a casino in that city for awhile.
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if I found $ in a machine and security told me the $ belongs to XYZ and the cameras can prove it, I would have no problem giving it up.
On the other hand, I would probably just cash out instead of playing it and took the ticket to a self-service kiosk to cash it. then leave.
I thought of another thing you could do in this kind of situation.
Lots of people talk about crummy casino personnel they run across. Cash it out and go give it to your least favorite tip hustler, or whatever person you had a problem with.
Have a good laugh when it is re-claimed by security later.
Quote: 100xOddsYeah, this makes sense. Security can prove the $ belongs to someone else.
it's not yours and not giving it back is stealing.
if I found $ in a machine and security told me the $ belongs to XYZ and the cameras can prove it, I would have no problem giving it up.
On the other hand, I would probably just cash out instead of playing it and took the ticket to a self-service kiosk to cash it. then leave.
Each ticket is logged by the slot machines when they're inserted or cashed out. Whether someone plays the money or cashes it out, they're still caught.
My favorite is when someone puts in $20 on top of it, spins once, and cashes the whole thing out. Still able to determine whose credits is whose.
And? Elaborate more please with different scenarios.Quote: DodsferdEach ticket is logged by the slot machines when they're inserted or cashed out. Whether someone plays the money or cashes it out, they're still caught.
My favorite is when someone puts in $20 on top of it, spins once, and cashes the whole thing out. Still able to determine whose credits is whose.
Other than not forgetting in the first place. What's the best way for a player to protect himself from this?
What happens if player leaves $100 behind, player B comes along and puts in $100, by the time security arrives all the money is all lost?
What happens if player leaves $100 behind, player B comes along and puts in $20 in plays hits a jackpot(on player A's credits and gets paid. Finally Security arrives.
Quote: DodsferdEach ticket is logged by the slot machines when they're inserted or cashed out. Whether someone plays the money or cashes it out, they're still caught.
My favorite is when someone puts in $20 on top of it, spins once, and cashes the whole thing out. Still able to determine whose credits is whose.
It gives the thief some plausible deniability if caught. "What? I put money in spun some times and cashed out. I thought I won, isn't that how slot machines work? Sorry, didn't realize, here's the money."
Doubtful they will be arrested if they go this route. If they just cash out the ticket then it's a lot harder to deny that it isn't straight up theft.
Quote: AxelWolfAnd? Elaborate more please with different scenarios.
Other than not forgetting in the first place. What's the best way for a player to protect himself from this?
First and foremost, never trust those stupid "reserved" signs. They're completely pointless.
If players aren't able to remember to cash out after being done at the machine, they'll be at the mercy of hoping that the Slots / Security / Surveillance teams are competent, and that the CCTV system is able to get the right angles.
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What happens if player leaves $100 behind, player B comes along and puts in $100, by the time security arrives all the money is all lost?
They still owe player A $100. If they refuse to pay it, they're banned until the have a change of heart. I've seen one specific instance where the casino took the stance to reimburse the player directly, and have the accused owe the casino instead.
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What happens if player leaves $100 behind, player B comes along and puts in $20 in plays hits a jackpot(on player A's credits and gets paid. Finally Security arrives.
I love this scenario. I've seen this happen. Whomever spun the reel, gets the jackpot. Player A would get their original volume of credits back, but they have no claim to the jackpot.
Quote: sabreIt gives the thief some plausible deniability if caught. "What? I put money in spun some times and cashed out. I thought I won, isn't that how slot machines work? Sorry, didn't realize, here's the money."
Doubtful they will be arrested if they go this route. If they just cash out the ticket then it's a lot harder to deny that it isn't straight up theft.
No it doesn't. Even after paying back the money, depending on circumstance, we may ban the player anyway if it's decided that they're predatory in nature.
Quote: DodsferdNo it doesn't. Even after paying back the money, depending on circumstance, we may ban the player anyway if it's decided that they're predatory in nature.
Ok, if you think police are as likely to arrest someone who cashes out immediately vs someone who puts their own money on top, plays, then cashes out, then that's fine.
Quote: sabreOk, if you think police are as likely to arrest someone who cashes out immediately vs someone who puts their own money on top, plays, then cashes out, then that's fine.
Who said anything about police arresting anyone? I'm talking about what the casino and what gaming will do. Do you have experience in these scenarios?
Having your players card in is the best way to protect yourself.Quote: DodsferdFirst and foremost, never trust those stupid "reserved" signs. They're completely pointless.
If players aren't able to remember to cash out after being done at the machine, they'll be at the mercy of hoping that the Slots / Security / Surveillance teams are competent, and that the CCTV system is able to get the right angles.
They still owe player A $100. If they refuse to pay it, they're banned until the have a change of heart. I've seen one specific instance where the casino took the stance to reimburse the player directly, and have the accused owe the casino instead.
I love this scenario. I've seen this happen. Whomever spun the reel, gets the jackpot. Player A would get their original volume of credits back, but they have no claim to the jackpot.
No it doesn't. Even after paying back the money, depending on circumstance, we may ban the player anyway if it's decided that they're predatory in nature.
1. I put in $20, there were no credits on the machine. I spin once and lost but the machine gave me something like $84. Apparantly the person before me hit cash out with 84.40 (can't remember the exact number now) but the machine printed a voucher for .40. Casino security and state police surrounded me at the next machine j was playing and made me give the money back.
2. Wife walked away from machine without cashing out $100. Went back and it was gone. Went to security ND they pulled up a screen that showed the cashed out tickets. Called to someone else to cancel her ticket. Since it wasn't cashed yet they hand paid her. Not sure what happened to the person who tried to use her ticket.
3. My dad was in Vegas and had $40 in machine. He had to pee so he asked the lady next to him to watch machine. When he came back she told.him that as soon as he left a guy came by cashed out ticket and walked away. He told security and they said too bad and did nothing. Told him it happens all the time and to not leave money behind.
Was your dad mad/upset with the lady for not defending his credits? This scenario is one reason that I usually say no when asked to watch a machine.
Quote: zoobrew"3. My dad was in Vegas and had $40 in machine. He had to pee so he asked the lady next to him to watch machine. When he came back she told.him that as soon as he left a guy came by cashed out ticket and walked away. He told security and they said too bad and did nothing. Told him it happens all the time and to not leave money behind."
Was your dad mad/upset with the lady for not defending his credits? This scenario is one reason that I usually say no when asked to watch a machine.
No I don't think so. I also agree. Anytime someone asks me I pretty much cash out and say, sorry I am leaving.
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2. Wife walked away from machine without cashing out $100. Went back and it was gone. Went to security ND they pulled up a screen that showed the cashed out tickets. Called to someone else to cancel her ticket. Since it wasn't cashed yet they hand paid her. Not sure what happened to the person who tried to use her ticket.
This scenario happened to a guy at the bar in Tunica my last trip. But it was $390. Lucky he got it back.
Quote: NeutrinoJust curious is vulturing ultimate X considered stealing? If not, is there really that much difference between that and using a pre-existing balance in the machine?
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One casino told me doing it was against their personal policy. But yeah, generally speaking, not the same. EV isn't money. You can obviously lose too.
Quote: NeutrinoJust curious is vulturing ultimate X considered stealing? If not, is there really that much difference between that and using a pre-existing balance in the machine?
There's all the difference in the world, IMO. Vulturing is selectively playing a game when it's in an advantage position. Whether that means multipliers, 10 O'clock on Rock Around the Clock slot, a 12K RF progressive on a .25 machine, buying out all the remaining tickets on a punchboard when it costs less than the value of remaining prizes, or a hundred other examples, those are opportunities deliberately provided and calculated into the overall return of the game.
The other's just stealing, unless it's free play loaded on the machine by the casino for you.
From my understanding, any credits left on the machine are surrendered unless a security guard is monitoring it.
Quote: NeutrinoJust curious is vulturing ultimate X considered stealing? If not, is there really that much difference between that and using a pre-existing balance in the machine?
Is it stealing to start playing a machine with a high progressive meter, or to sit down at Rock Around the Clock at 10:30 instead of 2:00?
Yes, there is a difference between playing a machine with a higher-than-baseline expected return and cashing out a credit balance.
Quote: DieterIs it stealing to start playing a machine with a high progressive meter, or to sit down at Rock Around the Clock at 10:30 instead of 2:00?
I once jumped on the RAtC here at 11:00 and still LOST money!
And yeah, you can still lose money. That's the whole point.
Quote: darkozThe whole point of progressive meters is to announce and deliver information that can help gamblers make informed decisions.
I would guess it was designed like a lottery, where the jackpot grows it attracts more players.
Quote: rxwineI would guess it was designed like a lottery, where the jackpot grows it attracts more players.
I believe when the meter resets, a new hit location (when it pops is what me and my friends call it) is set. Its randomly set with a minimum and maximum that's possible. So if it must hit somewhere between $300 and $400 it might randomly pick $325 one time, then when someone reaches the pop point, it resets this time at $383. It's randomly chosen so when you vulture you don't really know if you are starting too early or too late, unless its reached really high like $398,
BTW - I watched enviously as a hustler tried to make a machine at $370 (must hit by $400) pop. I so wanted that machine. I finally left knowing he wasn't going to leave. I came back two hours later and he was still there, meter at $398. He gave the look of how he should have given me the machine. It popped before a few more spins and he informed me he had lost a grand going for the $398, lol.
Quote: darkozI believe when the meter resets, a new hit location (when it pops is what me and my friends call it) is set. Its randomly set with a minimum and maximum that's possible. So if it must hit somewhere between $300 and $400 it might randomly pick $325 one time, then when someone reaches the pop point, it resets this time at $383. It's randomly chosen so when you vulture you don't really know if you are starting too early or too late, unless its reached really high like $398,
BTW - I watched enviously as a hustler tried to make a machine at $370 (must hit by $400) pop. I so wanted that machine. I finally left knowing he wasn't going to leave. I came back two hours later and he was still there, meter at $398. He gave the look of how he should have given me the machine. It popped before a few more spins and he informed me he had lost a grand going for the $398, lol.
There were a few guys that get on them way too early at here too.
Quote: rxwineI would guess it was designed like a lottery, where the jackpot grows it attracts more players.
You should see the vultures flock to a $0.25 10 line UTX BPD covered in "Next Hand 12X".
Quote: darkozhe informed me he had lost a grand going for the $398, lol.
If it's moving 1c per $1 in, that's $2800 coin in for that movement... completely believable that variance on the main game would have him down that far.
Quote: DieterYou should see the vultures flock to a $0.25 10 line UTX BPD covered in "Next Hand 12X".
I'd just brick all 10!
Quote: DieterIf it's moving 1c per $1 in, that's $2800 coin in for that movement... completely believable that variance on the main game would have him down that far.
most majors I've seen around here move at 1¢ per $4.00 coin in.
Quote: Ibeatyouracesmost majors I've seen around here move at 1¢ per $4.00 coin in.
I can reliably state the machine moves at five cents per $3.75 - That's max bet and I play max to make the machines pop faster. I'm impatient.
Quote: darkozthe machine moves at five cents per $3.75
$2100 coin in... harsh, but still believable.
Quote: darkozI can reliably state the machine moves at five cents per $3.75 - That's max bet and I play max to make the machines pop faster. I'm impatient.
Different market, different meter movements. Notice I said "around here"? Which means Detroit.
Quote: BedWetterBetterFrom my understanding, any credits left on the machine are surrendered unless a security guard is monitoring it.
Your understanding is wrong.
Quote: IbeatyouracesDifferent market, different meter movements. Notice I said "around here"? Which means Detroit.
Yeah, there are four machines in AC I am aware of.
The must hit by and meter movements are as follow.
must hit by $300 - generally resets about $150 - max bet of $2.50 moves meter by two pennies.
Must hit by $300 - generally resets about $150 - max bet of $5 moves meter by seven pennies.
Must hit by $400 - generally resets about $220 - max bet of $3.75 moves meter by five pennies.
These three are all by the same distributor.
There is another slot with a max bet of $3 and the movement is one penny. The major difference is the meter ALWAYS starts at exactly $400 and must hit by $500, I saw it hit at $420 and was quite surprised so with that one it can probably hit anywhere within the meter range.
Quote: DieterIf it's moving 1c per $1 in, that's $2800 coin in for that movement... completely believable that variance on the main game would have him down that far.
That sounds optimistic. I don't believe I've encountered many (if any) must hit machines that have a meter that moves that fast. One of the fastest I've seen is one with Major and Minor that move $0.01, each, for every $1.60 coin in.
Quote: Mission146That sounds optimistic. I don't believe I've encountered many (if any) must hit machines that have a meter that moves that fast. One of the fastest I've seen is one with Major and Minor that move $0.01, each, for every $1.60 coin in.
Gotcha - Buffallo stampede (I'm not sure that's the exact name but the motif is stampeding buffalo) at Taj in AC moves seven cents per Five dollar max bet which makes it less than one penny per dollar.
The bonus rounds pay well too. But the regular spins are terrible, not uncommon to spin $5 and win twenty cents over and over again at that machine.
While he was gone somebody sat at his machine, put in $1, made a max $5 bet, lost, and cashed out the full amount of credits, which was about $50.
This was before TITO and as soon as I heard the first token hit the tray I woke from my machine-induced trance and said something to the effect of "WTF, that isn't your money!" Then my friend came over and called security.
Security came over right away and then somebody in a suit. The suit listened to everybody's version. The guy trying to steal the credits claimed that he didn't know there were already credits in the machine and he thought he won. There was a garbage hand on the screen, I might add.
To make a long story short, the suit trespassed the guy, which I 100% agree with. The Four Queens absolutely did the right thing, and I deserve fair criticism for being an awful guard of the machine.
Quote: darkozGotcha - Buffallo stampede (I'm not sure that's the exact name but the motif is stampeding buffalo) at Taj in AC moves seven cents per Five dollar max bet which makes it less than one penny per dollar.
The bonus rounds pay well too. But the regular spins are terrible, not uncommon to spin $5 and win twenty cents over and over again at that machine.
My confederates must be competing with you then. They love those Everi/Multimedia Games cabinets (Thundering Herd, Blazin' Streak, Haunted House After Dark, etc.) because the meter movement is reasonably fast.
Not enough to justify waiting around. A very weak AP play in my book, but those teams of Middle Eastern/Italian guys will camp out 24 hours a day at Taj waiting for those machines, Keepin' It Hot (which also has a fast meter), Cash Eruption, etc.
Quote: chaunceyb3My confederates must be competing with you then. They love those Everi/Multimedia Games cabinets (Thundering Herd, Blazin' Streak, Haunted House After Dark, etc) because the meter movement is reasonably fast.
Not enough to justify waiting around. A very weak AP play in my book, but those teams of Middle Eastern/Italian guys will camp out 24 hours a day at Taj waiting for those machines, Keepin' It Hot (which also has a fast meter), Cash Eruption, etc.
Thanks, yeah, Thundering Herd. I do know the Turkish guys although we don't really talk. You're right, they are hard to miss. I'm sure they know me by face too.
But it is a weak play and its not something I concentrate on. I will usually combine it with another play, for example trying to make points for one of the specials and IF the meter is high, I go for it. This way if I don't pop the meter, I have the other aspect of the AP move to reimburse me. Of course, when it pops and I achieve my other goal then I'm all hoopin and hollerin.
