Is cashless gaming a boon for casinos? Could it result in more problem gambling?
There is no clear answer to either question, but those in the responsible gaming community are still concerned as the technology expands.
Those concerns were heightened after a new cashless wagering component allowing slot machine players to connect the game with their mobile bank accounts debuted at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas last month.
Noah Acres, chief operating officer of Las Vegas-based Acres Manufacturing, which unveiled its Universal Payment Adapter at G2E, said the program has built-in safeguards, including limits covering financial amounts and the number of times a player can use the program.
