Introduced in the US, cashless payment options for gambling in tribal casinos
Players at Rolling Hills Casino & Resort in Corning, California, now have the option for cashless payments, thanks to Acres Manufacturing. This marks the first time such a system has been introduced in a tribal casino within the United States.
Cashless payments can be made on all gaming machines, regardless of manufacturer
Acres Manufacturing has confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that cashless transactions are now possible on all gaming machines at the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort, regardless of the manufacturer.
Acres Manufacturing's cashless casino product was named Innovation of the Year by Gaming America in 2023. The payment system allows for digital transactions at slot machines and electronic table games via an app, facilitated by a Bluetooth card reader connected to the casino's app. Noah Acres, CEO of Acres, commented on this:
Cashless gaming can boost casino profits by providing players with more funding options, encouraging them to visit casinos more frequently and extend their gameplay.– Noah Acres, CEO of Acres, Las Vegas Review-Journal**
In February, Acres also introduced a new player budget tool for online casinos. This enables gaming operators to tailor their marketing strategies and identify potential problem gamblers early on.
Tribal casinos in the US have special privileges
Tribal casinos in the US, also known as Tribal Casinos, are located on tribal lands in various states. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), a federal law passed in 1988, allows Native Americans to operate gaming facilities on their tribal lands.
To support the economic independence of Native American tribes and their gaming enterprises, they are often exempt from taxes and specific regulations. Gaming in tribal casinos is categorized into three classes:
- Class 1: Traditional Native American games under tribal jurisdiction, typically with low stakes.
- Class 2: Includes bingo and certain card games, which do not require a state license.
- Class 3: Classic casino games like roulette and blackjack, as well as slot machines, require a compact between the tribe and the respective state.
Some of the largest tribal casinos in the US include the WinStar World Casino and Resort (Thackerville, Oklahoma) and the Foxwood Resort Casino (Mashantucket, Connecticut).
It remains to be seen if the cashless payment system will be implemented in more tribal casinos across the US in the future.
The cashless payment system, recognized as Innovation of the Year by Gaming America in 2023, has been featured in the news, with the Las Vegas Review-Journal reporting on its implementation at Rolling Hills Casino & Resort.
With the introduction of this cashless system, tribal casinos in the US may consider following suit, potentially enhancing the gaming experience for their visitors and increasing revenue.
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