Cashing Out

[bjman17]

I have recently started playing higher limit blackjack and am practicing my REKO count. The last 5 visits (to the same casino in Indiana) have been very successful - with an average win of between $1500-6000. I am probably up about $14k for the year at this property, without a losing session... just been very lucky.

My question is, when I go to cash out, sometimes the cage will ask for my ID, sometimes they will ask for my player card (i'm playing rated... no reason to hide as I am not good enough at this point), or sometimes nothing - what are the thresholds for these different requests and why do they want them? I have noticed they want something starting around $2500 in chips.

[D.A.]

It is casino policy. The amount varies by location but is used for CTR purposes and also to verify your play to make sure you didn't steal the chips.

[21gunsalute]

I have recently started playing higher limit blackjack and am practicing my REKO count. The last 5 visits (to the same casino in Indiana) have been very successful - with an average win of between $1500-6000. I am probably up about $14k for the year at this property, without a losing session... just been very lucky.

My question is, when I go to cash out, sometimes the cage will ask for my ID, sometimes they will ask for my player card (i'm playing rated... no reason to hide as I am not good enough at this point), or sometimes nothing - what are the thresholds for these different requests and why do they want them? I have noticed they want something starting around $2500 in chips.

You're up 14K, haven't had a losing session and you're still allowed to play? Why can't I get that kind of luck?

[Anton Chigurh]

I would try to stay below $1500 per cash-out.

Just hang on to the extra blacks and purples. The gut-wrenching downswings will come soon enough, and most of those chips will return to the dealer's tray, leaving you dejected and full of unwarranted self-loathing.

[alanopolis]

if u play a place semi regularly, keep the casino buy in money in the cheques, chips, u have won. preferrably in green. don't let them color u up to purple if u can avoid it. sneak a few green chips into ur pocket when pit boss not looking. remember, casino worker shifts only 8 hours long....