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Do casinos track you?

STATUS: They do track every player, and how they're doing, but the reasons are generally more benign than some players believe. Players have many superstitions when it comes to the player tracking systems.

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Some players believe that casinos track hot/cold players in an effort to see who may be winning or losing, including perhaps those winning or losing too much. STATUS: They do track every player, and how they’re doing, but the reasons are generally more benign than some players believe. Players have many superstitions when it comes to the player tracking systems. I’ve previously covered that the tracking systems are separate from slot machines and can’t control the game’s outcome.

But casinos of course track the win/loss information, amount bet, etc., for various purposes. One is of course to calculate your offers, but another is to spot players who might be worth approaching. What could trigger this?

Players who are betting a lot; hosts may get out on the floor to introduce themselves as a way of building their book of business. Players who are really hot – a casino might want to throw out a room comp or something to keep the player around longer to try to get that additional play time and hopefully win some of the money back. Greeting players who are important to the casino. Once in Atlantic City I had a host approach me mere minutes after inserting my card the first time to say hello and share some new things about the casino’s app. Niceties like this can build affinity for a property. Hosts and players desks (such as Mlife in Las Vegas) can access this information when reviewing play for players at the end of a casino visit as well, which allows them to issue back-end comps for players who put in a solid amount of play. So, ultimately, it should be no secret casinos are tracking everything you do when your player’s card is inserted. This includes if you’re on a hot or cold streak. But there’s no nefarious purpose or attempt to change your payback, but rather is simply a way to make sure you get the proper credit for your play.

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What should you not do when gambling?

Gambling should not interfere with, or take the place of, friends, family, work, or other enjoyable activities. Avoid chasing lost money. Chances are the more you try to win your losses back, the larger your losses will be. Avoid gambling when you are depressed, upset, or in pain.

Lottery tickets? Scratch-offs? Video poker? Slots? Whatever your game, follow these tips for safer gambling. Make sure you have the time and money for what's really important.

Follow these suggestions for safer gambling

If you choose to gamble, do so for fun. If your gambling is no longer fun, ask yourself why you're still doing it. Expect to lose. The odds are that you will lose. Accept loss as a part of the game. Treat the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. Any winnings are a bonus. Set a dollar limit and stick to it. Decide before you go how much you can afford to lose and how much you want to spend. Do not change your mind after losing. Set a time limit and stick to it. Decide how long you want to gambling. Leave when you reach your time limit, whether you are winning or losing. Make it a personal rule not to gamble on credit. Do not borrow to gamble. Balance gambling with other activities. Gambling should not interfere with, or take the place of, friends, family, work, or other enjoyable activities. Avoid chasing lost money. Chances are the more you try to win your losses back, the larger your losses will be. Avoid gambling when you are depressed, upset, or in pain. It's hard to make good decisions about gambling when you're feeling stressed or down. Educate yourself about problem gambling. The more you know, the better choices you can make.

Help is available

If you can't follow these tips, you may need help.

Help is FREE and confidential at 1-877-MY-LIMIT (877-695-4648) or opgr.org

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