Leaving chips at table risky?

Amigo Invisible said:
Also, I believe that if you leave money at the table and return to find that some or all of it gone, you can ask the casino to review the tape captured from the eye in the sky. I'm sure that some casinos would actually like to know of anyone they can identify as a thief. A thief to a patron is also a thief to the casino.
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But the casino is not going to give you your money back...
 
You will never see the house leaving its chips unprotected. Duh! Leave your player's card, or just ask the dealer to save your seat. What's so hard about that? If laziness is the reason for leaving your chips, you deserve to lose them. Leaving chips at the table is like giving the criminals a positive advantage. Why would an AP give anyone an edge? Forgive me, but it just doesn't compute. Lock you house door, lock your car door (it's mandatory in some states), and don't leave you chips on the table.
 
I would think that in some shops the dealers are paying so little attention to what the players look like, that a crook could sit down at an empty spot, play a hand or two, and then color up and walk away.
 
Casino Policy

21ForMe mentioned about Atlantic City's policy to "color up" your chips and recommend you not leave chips at the table as they are not responsible for them. Other casinos, such as in New Mexico will assure you that your chips are quite safe if you wish to use the restroom, etc. It's likely a case of individual casino policy toward this. Atlantic City has it's share of people that will actively seek any opportunity to commit acts of theft and I have heard some wild stories about some of it over the years. Maybe a casino assuring a player that their chips are safe left at the table is a means of making the player feel more secure in their casino psychologically but why leave yourself open is how I look at it.

I have stuffed chips into my pockets or colored up when taking a break at even the casinos that assure me that my chips are quite safe if I leave them momentarily. I am used to adhering to this as a standard security precaution and don't need any issues or headaches. They will still hold your spot whether you leave any chips there or not.
 
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Changed my mind about leaving chips...

Yesterday, I was at a casino where they expect you to leave chips on the table. I did a wong-out bathroom break, took my higher denom chips and left a small stack of reds.

I timed my arrival back at the table just right, as the first hand of the new shoe was being dealt. They were all high cards, so I decided to leave. Relief dealer was now at the table and I said to her, "these are my chips," took them and cashed out.

As I was leaving, I thought to myself, what would have prevented anyone from coming along and pulling a "these are my chips" just after a dealer change? Nothing. No more chips on the table for me.
 
I just got back from vegas and had only 1 red chip stolen.......and it was by the dealer when i asked her to color up 5 silver.....and she looked at me, and i said "ones please" and she pushed it back on the betting circle and after she dealt the cards face down.....I said....I just wanted silver and she told me I already looked at the cards....to which I replied I know and you know I havent looked at these cards, all I asked for was silver...to which she shrugged and went on dealing.

So I guess I am going to color up more now than ever....the dealers at the table can and will steal your money if they cant understand English....and you can't do anything about it :laugh:.......:cry:......
 
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21forme said:
Yesterday, I was at a casino where they expect you to leave chips on the table. I did a wong-out bathroom break, took my higher denom chips and left a small stack of reds.

I timed my arrival back at the table just right, as the first hand of the new shoe was being dealt. They were all high cards, so I decided to leave. Relief dealer was now at the table and I said to her, "these are my chips," took them and cashed out.

As I was leaving, I thought to myself, what would have prevented anyone from coming along and pulling a "these are my chips" just after a dealer change? Nothing. No more chips on the table for me.
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Seriously. This could be much more profitable than counting. And much easier to pull off. Hmmmm...
 
daaaaveey said:
Seriously. This could be much more profitable than counting. And much easier to pull off. Hmmmm...
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I know people that will do things to you that would make waterboarding seem like holiday at Disney World if they catch you doing something like that to them.
 
daddybo said:
I know people that will do things to you that would make waterboarding seem like holiday at Disney World if they catch you doing something like that to them.
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:laugh:

And make sure when you do try it....you dont do it after 5pm Friday - 8am Monday......I dont think Las Vegas jail is a place you want to end up for the weekend. Although it probably has better pen and allows counting if you can get a game going with a couple guys. :cool2:
 
toastblows said:
I could swear if you are in at a casino table and you leave the chips, they take all responsibility for guarding them if you need to use the bathroom etc......otherwise people would just get up and leave all the time. Anyone confirm this...i think they will guarentee safe keeping like a bank in a temporary leave...and cameras can be used to disput any sticky hands in your absense.
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No guarantee whatsoever. zg
 
Does taking your chips off the table for a short break tick off the Bosses any from an accounting standpoint?

What's proper casino comportment on this? How about a quick inventory and showing the dealer how much is going out? If you're not concerned about Rat Holing, might this be a good idea?

Best regards,

FD
 
zengrifter said:
No guarantee whatsoever. zg
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I will need to check into this on a casino by casino basis. Vegas is a bunch of scum so I wouldnt there. But I would like to ask a few places around my home what their actual policy is....since the dealers and PB are usually like "yes you can leave, we will watch your chips"......if they verbally say it, I want to know the casino's actual policy.
 
I am so surprised that this thread has gone on and on this way. I can't imagine why anyone would want to leave anything of value behind. Why not just leave your wallet, watch, jewelry, car keys and anything else you may have on you of value as well for "safe keeping"?? :laugh:
 
shadroch said:
I only drink Corona while playing. It's the one beer I can have several of and not get buzzed.
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And you are willing to risk leaving something this valuable behind?? just kidding. Although to us irishmen, your beverage ranks fairly high on the list of valuables. :laugh:

Being a semi-frequest late night club person, I never leave my beverage unattended. That can be a dangerous thing in the clubs. Probably not so much in the casinos, but just out of habit, I probably wouldn't.
 
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