Getting Credit in the Casino

Although it is advised not to use a credit card for funding your gambling account in the online casino, it is possible to get credit in a more responsible fashion at a land-based casino.  The reason that credit in a Vegas casino, for instance, is more responsible, is that the casino will usually lend you no more than 75% of the average amount of money you have in your checking/bank account.  On the other hand, credit cards often give a line of credit that is much more than one's average checking balance.

To get credit at a casino, gamblers must fill out a credit application at the cashier's cage.  This could take up to a couple of days if it is your first time.  However, if you have credit with another casino, it could take only minutes since all the Vegas casinos use the same credit reporting agencies.

Once you are approved, you must approach the table you would like to gamble at and ask the dealer for a marker.  The floor supervisor will then be called over to verify that you have credit by checking you identification and checking a computer, and will have you fill out a marker, which is essentially an IOU.  Most markers will pay nothing less than $500 at one time, so be ready for at least that much chips to gamble with.

When you are all done gambling, if you have earned substantial winnings it is proper etiquette to pay back your marker at the table by getting it redeemed. (Remember to tip your dealer too!)  If it is not feasible to redeem the marker, you will be responsible for redeeming it at the cashier's cage. 

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