10 Weird Casino Facts You Didn’t Know

Everyone thinks they know a few casino facts. Here are a few you may hear:

1. They pump oxygen into the casino to keep gamblers alert. Wrong. (this would be illegal)
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3. They rig the slot machines near the doors to pay out more often. Wrong again. (simple math sets all slot machines, payouts are chance)
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5. If a slot hasn’t paid out for a while, it’s due for a jackpot. Nope. (see #2)

This doesn’t mean casinos don’t have some weird ways of keeping you at the tables and swilling down free well drinks. And, customers have some odd habits as they plunk down their cash.

As we know, the house usually wins. For example, the Wynn Las Vegas rakes in a commanding $500 million per year.

And, this is just one casino.

So, yeah, they know what they’re doing. Here are some real casino industry facts that will shed some neon light on all that weirdness.

The Next Best Thing to Panhandling

The penny slots became one of the hottest casino games when everything hit the financial fan in 2008. And, they remain a top earner for the house today.

When some patrons exit their machine, they may still have a 1 cent ticket or two. Hardly worth cashing in, some people toss them to the floor.

Enter what casinos call “tweakers”. These folks scour the floors for the stubs. Their work is, by law, panhandling.

Of course, this allows security to walk them out if they annoy guests.

How to Gamble Nonstop Without Ever Using the Restroom

Some addicted gamblers are pretty serious about their work. No pro can leave a hot card game or slot machine to pee; so they gear up for their stretch by wearing adult diapers.

And, diapers are not only for number one. So, this gives a whole new dimension to a craps table. (had to say it)

But, those who leave the diaper bag at home sometimes pee right where they sit, say managers.

The Highest Grossing Casino Game

You may think it’s the high rollers like Charles Barkley or Ben Affleck that make casinos all their money. But, it’s not.

It’s the slot machines that bring in the real dough. Most who play will lose $80 on average, more than enough to keep the Vegas strip lit up.

It is little more than a bingo game, but it sure adds up.

Counting Cards is Legal

If you’ll notice, rain man did not do jail time for his savant work at the blackjack table. And, neither would anyone else.

If you learn to count cards while playing several decks at a casino, it is not a crime.

You’ll get an escort out, and all the casinos in the area will get your picture.
But, it’s legal to have “an advantage” over the house. Well, at least this one.

The First Slot Machine Wasn’t in a Casino

A genius car mechanic came up with the first slot machine. In the 1800’s, he put the device in his lobby to give his patrons something to do while he serviced their car.

Then, casinos picked them up for their guests to use when the card tables were full. Today, they are the most played casino game in the U.S.

For online players, sites such as Wixstars Casino offer up spin games as their most visited.

(If you ever wondered why there’s fruit on slot wheels, early slots gave out flavored fruit gum and candy)

Hooking up with a Prostitute is Okay

We know there are cameras everywhere in casinos. So, security personnel is witness to some fantastic stuff.

But, when they catch a glimpse of a prostitute (they see them often), they don’t blink an eye.

Even when said lady of the night bags a “date”. The only time they’ll intervene is if the paid work takes place inside the casino. Or, within a car in their parking lot.

Security Watches Casino Employees More Than the Gamblers

They say that virtue is the lack of adequate temptation. And there’s no temptation like the billions of dollars in cash that runs through U.S. casinos.

Security may not watch every gambler. But they view their employees like a robbery waiting to happen. Casino employees are the closest to the money, and a lot of it.

You may notice every time a dealer leaves a table they show their hands up to the cameras. The signal is to prove they’re not palming any chips or money.

High Rollers Can Set Their Own Rules

The folks who arrive by charter plane to Vegas with an eye on the Baccarat table get some pretty choice perks.

They are known as “whales” by the casino crowd, and, there are not only comped rooms in their goody bags.

They can bargain with the managers on the rules, too. They can even get a percentage off their losses.

Though they have an edge, in the long run when they lose, they lose big.

The Music Never Stops

You may or may not notice the music playing in the casinos. Play areas can get loud with all the slot machines and loud cheers from the winners.

But, if a casino chooses to play music, the music doesn’t stop. One song rolls into the next as if a DJ were running the tunes.

Why? If gamblers hear the end of a song, it may remind them they’ve been at the table for several hours. There are no clocks either. Or windows.

Casinos make sure time stops when you enter their doors.

It Feels Like a Maze, and It’s Built That Way

Once you’re in the front door, casino managers aim to keep you there. You’ll find the bar and the blackjack tables, but the food and the restrooms are WAY in the back.

You will wind through mazes of jackpot signs, cards tables, and slot machines. Then, past the ambient lighting which helps make you feel at home.

After your food and water, you can get back to the casino easy enough. But, not much further. Finding the way back to the outside again will take several directions stops.

And, your navigation app is off limits. Casinos forbid the use of your phone if you’re near any games.

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