Question on slot pics and/or video

My 1st royal was actually 3 at once on a Spin Poker machine at South Point--sweet! When they came by to do the tax paperwork and pay off I asked if it was ok to get a picture of it w/my cellphone, and was told no problem.

When I remember, I always take pictures of my RF's. Last year I had one at the GVR and forgot to take a picture of it. When the lady came back with my money she asked if I had got a picture of it. I thanked for reminding me and took one.

I took a picture of a win in NY NY about 1 year ago and was admonished by one of the cleaning people wiping off the slots who told me no pictures. I just said OK and that was it. I did not see her when I took the pic on my phone otherwise I would have waited.

I think there is a rule on the books in every casino in case they need to enforce it for some reason, but enforcing it depends on who sees you.

I for some reason got the feeling that the woman thought she could get in trouble if she saw it and did not say anything so she was just doing her job as she was suppossed to by pointing out the rule to me and covering herself.


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Casinos are just bowing to reality. Years ago when pictures meant bulky film cameras and elaborate flash units it was relatively easy to both spot them and to enforce no picture rule even of your own wins. With the advent of digital cameras and videos it became much harder especially as those proliferated. Then you had digitial cameras which also did video. And now, with most cell phones offering digital and video on par with dedicated units of a few years ago it has become almost impossible to enforce any rules. They still exist if for some reason the casino whishes to enforce a specific circumstance but over all an impossible job.

One thing that will be enforced, however, is if they feel you are taking pics or videos of security arrangements.