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CASINO GAMBLING SCAMS
For your security
By Gayle Mitchell
Author, MORE CASINO GAMBLING MADE EASIER
The
casinos themselves suffer through gambling scams against their patrons, much to
the chagrin of casino management. Following is a short list to ensure your
safety when casino gambling, especially when women are gambling alone.
First
and foremost, wear a waist purse or fanny pack when gambling. Women, don’t
bring your purses into the casino. Not only is your money safe, but your hands
are free for games or machines.
When
gambling alone, ask a security guard to escort you to your car when you leave.
Take advantage of valet parking, especially in the larger gambling areas.
If
possible, don’t take your winnings in cash. Ask for a cashier’s check to be
issued by the casino.
Women
especially should ask for a room close to the elevator and use the hotel safe
for valuables.
Be
wary of people who suddenly become your friend after a big win and check that
you are not being followed around the casino or outside.
Beware
of pickpockets. Watch for the “drop the coins in front of you” scam, where you
are distracted and helpful while your bucket of money is being removed. The
craps table rails make for easy snatches, as the players are very involved and
distracted with this fast-paced game. Hold your money in your hands or pocket
for safety.
Check
to see if there is a pass-through beside the machine you are playing where
another bank of machines is placed. Scam artists can reach through from the
other side and grab your coin bucket. Nevada now has partitions to stop this
crime.
Remember
that although casinos don’t like the nightmare that a customers’ stolen money
can bring, surveillance cameras are watching the casinos’ money, not yours!
Gayle Mitchell is an expert/author/lecturer of Casino
Gambling. Her second book is MORE CASINO GAMBLING MADE EASIER. (More Winning
Strategies, Casino Selections and Intelligent Gambling)
To order Gayle’s book, More Casino Gambling Made Easier, for
$17.95, contact:
Casino Players Workshop and Seminars
4001
East Bell Road, #114-270
Phoenix,
AZ 85032
For Visa/MasterCard orders:
1-888-208-7117
http://www.easycasinogambling.com
Edited
by Kristie Philips
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