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RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

ChipsAlive — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:09:25 GMT

I have never been questioned about my cell phone but I think that this will become more of a problem as cell phone technology increases. The speeds of net connections is getting better, to the point that you pretty much could take a photo and have it sent long before security can get you out of there.

So I wouldn't be surprised to see bans on phones, or phone checks at some point in the future.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

rawrmoo42 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:31:09 GMT

Tables placements seems pretty normal to me, some places arrange things a certain way to horde players into a selective area (to spend more there). :P

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

Proliner — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:18:32 GMT

I would think either way it's a no no because you never really know what the person could be doing with it, even though it looks like they're just taking a picture of you.

They could always be taking a picture / video of you to learn how to take advantage of your moves too.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

MoneyMaker — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:40:56 GMT

I remember trying to take a picture of one of the games I was playing to show my family. I took a few before with no problems. But then I decided to take some more, and was told it was not allowed and was asked to delete them.

Once they see you, it's a no no.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

Annie — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:13:14 GMT

[quote][b]purplefdu (2/20/2008)[/b][hr]Cameras aren't allowed so people can't steal franchise secrets such as the placement and setup of machines, tables and security. Which means so long as you're not taking pictures you will probably be ok.[/quote]

Why would table placements be trade secrets? It's not like someone couldn't go and sit there and make a drawing of the layout; albeit it's more time consuming. It's not like it's Willy Wonka's factory! ;)

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

online_sugal — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:44:37 GMT

I don't know that taking pictures are not allowed in casinos. Haven't tried yet but what if I want to take pictures with friends around me in a casino?

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

Addiction — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:33:47 GMT

Some of the factors already mentioned are indeed some of the concerns that the casinos have, but thats not all of them. If you have picture messaging, and zoom, you can have a picture of your hand sent to someone, and then they can run the numbers for you to tell you what to do next.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

GamblingGina — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:35:23 GMT

The casino in my area has a no flash photography but nothing about cell phones. I always see people talking on them so I am guessing that they are allowed

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

purplefdu — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:32:40 GMT

Cameras aren't allowed so people can't steal franchise secrets such as the placement and setup of machines, tables and security. Which means so long as you're not taking pictures you will probably be ok.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

LuckyCharms — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:31:36 GMT

I think that cells are ok as long as they are turned off or is put on vibrate. Casinos in my area do know that people will need a line of communication so all they ask is that we take it out of the casino rooms

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

1King1Queen1Duece — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:40:37 GMT

I know cameras aren't allowed at most, but I've taken my cell phone. They have signs at some asking to turn your phone off, but I keep mine on because my kids are usually with a sitter or my mom in the hotel and I need to keep communication open.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

GamblePro — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:40:16 GMT

It's not illegal to take pictures or have a camera on your person in a casino - but the casinos do not allow you take pictures. They cite security and privacy concerns. If caught, the security can escort you out.

RE: Cell phones and personal cameras

ProPlayer — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:06:25 GMT

I didn't have a clue about the cameras, so googled it anyway...the opinion is it's a no-no, but only if you get caught. So cameras without a flash are not easily found out. (i.e. on a cell phone?)

I don't get away with stuff like that, so I'm not even going to try.

Cell phones and personal cameras

Rounders — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:56:35 GMT

What is the definitive word? Are cell phones and personal cameras allowed in casinos and can be used? I've never taken either but I'm not sure what the rules are on this.