Are The Casino Machines Rigged
Are Slot Machines Rigged? – RTP Explained. The slot RTP value is the amount in which the game is predicted to give back to the player in the form of winnings. Some slots have a higher RTP, some a lower one. In the long run, the difference which remains is the amount the casino will keep in the form of profits from a certain slot machine. Oct 20, 2017 If you found this machine in a casino outside the U.S. Or possibly in a state other than Nevada or New Jersey, you'll often find more lax regulations on how equipment can be rigged. For instance video poker machines in some countries (and possibly some U.S. States) are considered the same as slot machines and payout percentages can be set.
The house always wins.
But from time to time, casino patrons think they should have had the upper hand and bring their grievances to the Arizona Department of Gaming.
The Arizona Republic obtained a log of casino customer complaints through a public records request to the department.
The records don't fully identify who filed them, or in some cases whether they were resolved.
Because of tribal sovereignty, the state is limited in what it can do to investigate such complaints. Oversight is left to the tribal gaming offices that oversee each casino.
But the complaints, which range from disputes over jackpot payouts to unprofessional staff, offer a glimpse of some consumers' experiences at tribal casinos. Below is a sampling of some of the complaints filed with the state.
The Republic is investigating consumer complaints and disputes with local casinos. If you've had an issue, please send an email to aphilip@gannett.com or call at 602-444-8129.
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Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino
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Two customers alleged to the Department of Gaming that machines at the casino operated by the Gila River Indian Community were 'possibly being rigged.' One said his losses had amounted to between $80,000 and $90,000.
Others complained that slot machines at the casino had malfunctioned.
“At Gila River Hotels & Casinos, we comply fully with the Arizona Department of Gaming regulations and take all gaming complaints seriously,” David Johnson, Gila River Hotels & Casinos' regulatory compliance officer, said in a statement. 'The integrity of our games is paramount. At this time there are no open investigations.'
Talking Stick Resort and Casino
A customer at the casino complained in 2013 that casino staff took 'financial advantage of spouse while intoxicated.' The casino, which is run by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, did not respond to a request for comment.
Desert Diamond Casinos Tucson
Two customers claimed their slot jackpots — one of which totaled more than $115,000 — were disputed by the casino. Another customer said he was arrested after complaining about winnings being paid out by hand. The casino, which is operated by the Tohono O'odham Nation, did not respond to a request for comment.
Casino Arizona
A person with a jackpot dispute at this casino, which is operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, complained in April about the Tribal Gaming Office's decision in the case. The casino did not respond to a request for comment.
Blue Water Casino
One person had a $93,000 jackpot dispute in 2013, and another in 2015 complained of a 'corrupt tribal council.' The casino is run by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, which did not respond to a request for comment.
Agnel Philip is an investigative reporter at The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com. Reach him at aphilip@gannett.com, on Twitter at @agnel88_philip or on Facebook.
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