Answer this Question on Credits Left on a Slot Machine by Someone Else

[Kakmakr]

The slots in my country are configured to clear all balances, when the card are removed from the system. Some people leave their card in the machine, when they go to the toilet or if they go for drinks and I hate that.

The casino only have a limited amount of machines and people compete to use them, I think the rules should be changed that if you leave the machine, you lose all credits or access to that machine. Why should someone have rights to a machine or credits on that machine, if they step away from it? (When it was still coin operated... you lost the coins on the machine, if you did not cashout.... period) 

[Taskford]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

To avoid getting to much pressure regarding on this thoughts much better if you don't use it since who know that people just forget the balance left on the machine. So to avoid being misinterpreted by other people just call the casino worker and told them about the situation so maybe they can reset the machine and you can start playing with your own clean balance. Although that's other peoples negligence but we shouldn't take advantage on that so we can play with clean conscience.

Some other people take advantage with that but don't follow what other do especially if you are the type of person which cannot take any hurtful comments come from other people since for sure you might get criticize for taking advantage on such situation.

[Mauser]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

First time I am hearing about this rule, maybe it's something country specific and varies from place to place. When I was younger, I always liked to check all the slot machines if someone maybe didn't use all his money in the game, or forgot to take all their winning out of the machines. It's like checking the locker rooms in the swimming pool if people forget to take their 1 Euros out of the lock. It happened quite a lot that I found some money and I directly used for my own game to try and make a profit of it. So far, I never ran into any trouble and people didn't come back to look for their money or wanted to play again on the same machine. In a video I saw that in Japan people are much crazier about slot games and are going to queue hours before the opening of the casino only to get their seats at their favourite machine. In such a place I am sure people will reserve their machine if they are going to the toilet or get some food. As for the legal aspect I think this different from country to country, but since you don't know who lost the money it would be hard to give it back. Just giving the money to the casino would also seems not right, better to enjoy the free round.

[michellee]

I have never found any money or cash vouchers near the slot machine so I can't know whether it is legal or not. But we can ask the staff to check.

You mentioned a rule in land-based casinos that a gambler cannot take credits left in the mest slot by another person. So the rules are clear. You should not take it just because it is a voucher or money in that slot machine and no one is there.

We'd better ask the staff and tell them this. Moreover, I'm sure there must be a lot of hidden cameras in the casino. They can easily find out what you are doing.

[Solosanz]

I never found that, what's the possibility someone will leave their credits when they spend money to gamble? it's like you intentionally leaving your valuable stuff in public.

This is land based casino, where CCTV are everywhere and they know your personal information, there's no possibility you can escape from them. If you get caught, you will be asked to pay back or even get penalty as been stated in their rules.

[piebeyb]

I have never gambled in a land-based casino, let alone offline, but I know how to behave there, of course, why should we play or take things that are not ours, let alone take other people's money, even if there is a small amount of money in the casino slot machine, because we don't know that person will come back? whether or not to take and exchange the money to continue gambling on that machine.

If you are a gambler, you should have good manners and behavior so as not to take anything that is not rightfully ours, as long as there are still many gambling machines that can be played, it is better to play on other machines, use your own money to gamble and don't use other people's money, that won't be good, don't looking for problems in gambling, gambling with money that we are ready to lose in order to get pleasure.  

[crwth]

Why would you want to take someone else's credit in the first place? Wouldn't those people come back for it or they are just going in for a break? Most of the time, they are the ones who went away maybe dismayed.

I think it's going to be in terms of amount because if it's just loose change, they wouldn't care about it. If it's large, then it's stealing I guess.

[Hirose UK]

I never found that, what's the possibility someone will leave their credits when they spend money to gamble? it's like you intentionally leaving your valuable stuff in public.

That absolutely true because every gambler will definitely spend all the money credited to a game or will take the rest to use for other games or bets.
Moreover I am sure that an incident like this will be very rare or impossible to happen because after all even if it is only a small amount the owner will spend it in the hope of the last luck at the end of the game session.

This is land based casino, where CCTV are everywhere and they know your personal information, there's no possibility you can escape from them. If you get caught, you will be asked to pay back or even get penalty as been stated in their rules.

Not only is there surveillance via CCTV but there is also supervision from several teams or casino workers who will monitor gamblers in every game without exception and the teams can easily find out what gamblers are doing when they do prohibited things.
If something like this happens it will only complicate the problem because we don't know whether the remaining balance was actually left behind or just left to wait for the right time to get lucky because some gamblers believe in certain time to be lucky.

[goldkingcoiner]

If someone loses their money, that does not automatically make the finder the owner. That just not how the law works nor how it should be working. If you misplace something, do I get to keep it just because I found it? No. Doing something like that is extremely pathetic and makes you look really bad. I would just move along and, at best, give a notification to the lost and found or something. But I think it might be best to just leave it there. At some point the owner might remember it and retrace his/her footsteps. So it should be lying there, where it originally was. That way the owner can find it and there are no further problems or questions.

Taking it is stealing.

[BitcoinTurk]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

To give an example from the physical casino machines, in my country the card system is used in all slot games and it is possible to deposit money directly with the machine. For example, when I deposit money to my card from the first machine and I start gambling with this is reflected in my balance and I start gambling. Afterwards, I log-out of my account again with my card for the amount I want and I can log-in with my card again on a different machine and continue playing with my balance there. Although this is of course not a valid method in every physical casino but I wanted to point this out based on my own experience and observations.

Additionally, once you start gambling and exit the machine with your card, data such as the current account balance and the last game amount disappear from the screen. In this way, with the card system various games can be played with a one-time deposit without leaving any balance in any machine and your balance last game winnings or last game bet amount are not displayed by the next person.

For this reason, it isn't possible to use anyone else's balance or voucher in physical casinos in my country. Finally, to answer the question about using someone else's voucher coupon, I think it shouldn't be used because it would make you legally guilty if this situation is detected and I don't find it ethical. There is not much difference between committing theft by stealing money from a person's pocket and using a voucher code belonging to another person.

[jrrsparkles]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

If you find a quarter or more then there is no harm in using it and that is what people do practically as far as I have seen so don't worry about the legal issues unless you find money that is a considerable amount like at least a hundred dollar which no one is going to leave it behind or they are too rich to consider 100 as a tip for someone.

[slaman29]

All casinos honour chips and credits unless stolen, and spinning abandoned credits is unlawful, simple story.

Abandoned credits, like abandoned bank accounts, go to the casino who hold it for the person who abandoned them.

But man I love reading the first pages of posts and I see so many fake stories lol.

I believe some as I know them to be real gamblers but the rest oh man, half the posters here aren't even gamblers, half probably don't even have land based casinos in their country and now expect people to believe they actually have experience and opinions.

[dezoel]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

I've never heard about that rule and I also don't have any personal experience with that, but as far as I can understand, there shouldn't be any problems if the credits left in the game aren't a considerable amount like maybe a few cents that can't even be used for a few spins, no one might even notice if you add your money and start playing. But just to be on the safe side, maybe it's advisable to ask an employee before adding your money so that they can do something about it.

Asking an employee about the left credits is better in case the person who left those credits comes crawling back after a few drinks and is not in his senses and says that you have used his credits and whatever you have in that game is his, though I'm not sure how casinos react to such things because one can clearly be lying as well but it's just better if you confirm it from the management before going in.

[ethereumhunter]

It may be possible if no information or anything shows that someone is the owner. But we should not do it because the credit is not ours. We also don't know if anyone knows about it but they keep quiet because it doesn't belong to them. You can try asking the casino staff if you find it so that you won't experience problems gambling. If you use the credit, you may be accused of being a thief, especially if the credit owner returns to the slot machine and wants to take the credit back. That will be a problem for you. And the casino will know if you have used those credits.

[TopTort777]

Why would you want to take someone else's credit in the first place?

On the other hand why wouldnt I use someone else credit if he went away and there are no any free slots around? How long and why should I wait for their return? It looks like occupation of a slot then. Isnt it similar to a signs in a hotels, that asks not to reserve sunbeds? I've seen credits left in slots, which is lower that minimal bet. Previous gambler had just lost a huge amount and went away disappointed. What should I do then? Wait? I am at casino to gamble, not to wait.

I think it is ok to use that credit, if it stayed in a slot for some time. Lets say 10-20 minutes. It was casinos stuff duty to collect it, but since the credit is still there, they've failed to do their job. But, if a person just stood up, and you immediately jump in and use his credit, then this isnt ok. At least you can remind him about it.

[kotajikikox]

There is a general rule in land based casinos that a gambler shouldn't take credits left on a slot machine by someone else. Basically, from what I understand, if there is still credit showing on a slot machine. Don't cash out or add to your money you put into the machine. Right? The question is if you find a cash out voucher resting on the machine itself or on the seat, can you legally use it?

Legally? or conscience asking mate? because what matter or whatever connect to that amount still that is not yours.
the way you posts this here is looking for justification about that act even though we knew that it is not our money and need to be reported to the casino staff for proper action.
and besides we don't know what will happen even if you tries using that amount if will be allowed to withdraw ot cash out?
just play with your own money and care nothing about those forgotten money from other players .

It may be possible if no information or anything shows that someone is the owner. But we should not do it because the credit is not ours. We also don't know if anyone knows about it but they keep quiet because it doesn't belong to them. You can try asking the casino staff if you find it so that you won't experience problems gambling. If you use the credit, you may be accused of being a thief, especially if the credit owner returns to the slot machine and wants to take the credit back. That will be a problem for you. And the casino will know if you have used those credits.

and that means being stolen mate., the house has a rules that everything must be surrender so doing such will turn not to be a best interest for all of us

[LUCKMCFLY]

It may be possible if no information or anything shows that someone is the owner. But we should not do it because the credit is not ours. We also don't know if anyone knows about it but they keep quiet because it doesn't belong to them. You can try asking the casino staff if you find it so that you won't experience problems gambling. If you use the credit, you may be accused of being a thief, especially if the credit owner returns to the slot machine and wants to take the credit back. That will be a problem for you. And the casino will know if you have used those credits.

If it can be Taken like that, Although I Would generally take the necessary restrictions or Measures to avoid Getting into trouble with anyone , because if the person left and I have the opportunity to take it, but without it affecting that person, person , it seems that it is not bad , But Always and when that Person is not going to use it, because if not grab it there someone else will grab it and that is the only thing we could Define as something that is not completely correct, it is always better to use our c 'own income for casimo things , when it comes to How to make Sure that the Credit in a slot is free Without anyone Claiming it, I think the best thing is to ask the casino agent, who is always on the lookout and is told the , because it is Better to avoid a big Problem and not be Seen as someone who is Very Profitable, because that is the Worst thing that can be done, we will Always have an option , and it is Better to always play with our Own Legitimate Money, Because it is the duty to be .

Many people do not have scruples and take that belief because they simply do not stop them or give them importance, what I thought About this is that it has to be done like this, unless the person who leaves believes it at the time of leaving, tells them to the person who comes Along who can take that credit and play with it ,  which is quite Different and can make a difference, plus they wouldn't feel Bad , because if they take that credit and make a very winning play, they have a great deal , the other person will want to do the right thing and will Come for their Identity , but if that is the case, everything changes, and that is the best, a Person Should Always play with their own , Money, and not owe anything to anyone. , because that becomes a double-edged weapon, and I say that it should never happen and the more Problems with persons are Avoided the better 'because Being with porbelmas is not really my thing.


Many can do things, they can make invocations, but things that are purely to annoy or disturb are not okay, they can make prayers, they can even make Songs, they can do all kinds of things that are not going to disturb anyone, nor that they awaken strength or energies that are Non-Controllable, because if that's the case it's better that they don't mess with that, and if they mess with that, then the truth is the responsibility of those people, but one thing I can say, that that didn't work, what did work In these cases it is the numbers, the probabilities, the mathematics and the statistics, the mathematical modeling and everything that has to do with that part, we as good players who have some experience in this field, we cannot advise the perosans and tell them that Do that and you can do your best to make it work for you, knowing that it won't work for you, it will be a Waste of time, money and everything.

[Fundamentals Of]

Of course not. Why can you legally use it if in the first place it is not yours? Just leave it there. Find another available machine. The player might return to get it back. Or call a staff and inform him about it. It might be listed under lost and found. If we follow the rule that gamblers should not take other gambler's credits left on a slot machine, then we must not also take that voucher. There is a more basic rule that covers them both and that's not taking what's not ours.

[AbuBhakar]

Of course not. Why can you legally use it if in the first place it is not yours? Just leave it there. Find another available machine. The player might return to get it back. Or call a staff and inform him about it. It might be listed under lost and found. If we follow the rule that gamblers should not take other gambler's credits left on a slot machine, then we must not also take that voucher. There is a more basic rule that covers them both and that's not taking what's not ours.

It’s a customary not a rules. I often saw like this but normally it’s just few cents or bucks which the value is not that significant but the thing is different in an event that the value is significant since surely the owner will comeback on it.

But as a slot player on irl, you should secure your machine if you have balance on it since there’s no name or account registered under yours when you are playing on specific machine. Once you leave it means you are already done playing since each machine is not exclusive to any person that you can get back whenever you want while others doesn’t allowed to touch it.

[Fundamentals Of]

Of course not. Why can you legally use it if in the first place it is not yours? Just leave it there. Find another available machine. The player might return to get it back. Or call a staff and inform him about it. It might be listed under lost and found. If we follow the rule that gamblers should not take other gambler's credits left on a slot machine, then we must not also take that voucher. There is a more basic rule that covers them both and that's not taking what's not ours.

It’s a customary not a rules. I often saw like this but normally it’s just few cents or bucks which the value is not that significant but the thing is different in an event that the value is significant since surely the owner will comeback on it.

But as a slot player on irl, you should secure your machine if you have balance on it since there’s no name or account registered under yours when you are playing on specific machine. Once you leave it means you are already done playing since each machine is not exclusive to any person that you can get back whenever you want while others doesn’t allowed to touch it.

Yes, it's like an unwritten rule. And it's very basic. If the slot machine has credits left, it's expected that you'd move to another because somebody might still be in use of it. Perhaps she's just gone to go the restroom or she's just buying something. But if after a long while and there's nobody going back to that slot anymore I think anybody can use it. Especially if what's left are a few cents, the assumption is that the previous player is just leaving that amount.
 
I agree with you that slot machines are available for anybody who wishes to play. And if somebody is done playing and left his credits unclaimed, then he shouldn't expect that nobody will ever play with that machine until he comes back.