Hand-held gambling in Las Vegas
The latest craze to hit the Las Vegas casinos is the hand-held gambling device, also referred to as PocketCasino. What is a PocketCasino you might ask!.
PocketCasinos are hand-held, phone-size wireless devices that allow casino visitors to play video poker, baccarat, slot machines, blackjack or place bets on certain sporting events like football, baseball, tennis matches and horse races from public spaces in Las Vegas casinos. With this device, gamblers can place bets from the hotel restaurants, bars, convention rooms and even swimming pools.
Click here for a video clip of this device in action.
Cantor Gaming, currently operates the race and sports books at M Resort, Hard Rock, Tropicana, Cosmopolitan, Venetian and Palazzo.
In-Running Betting
In-Running Betting is changing the face of Las Vegas Sports Book. The term In-Running betting or In-Running Wagering is any betting that occurs while the game is in session. For example when a basketball player lines up to make a free throw, bettors can bet on whether the player will make the shot or miss.
Such a betting is called in-running betting, and is one of the things you can do with a PocketCasino. In the right column of this page is a list of the available In-Running bets in Las Vegas. With In-Running, the window doesn't’t close when the race or sporting event starts and the action never stops.
FAQ's & Things you should know
Can bettors use this device when playing table games?
Bettors cannot use hand-held devices (or any other devices) while playing table games.
Can I place an In-Line wager from my room?
Hotel rooms are off limits to In-line betting for several reasons of which one of the major reasons is to make sure that minors do not get their hands on the device.
Does this device make Internet gambling legal?
No. Internet gambling is illegal in the United States, under a 1961 anti-racketeering law, but the PocketCasino hand-held device is legal because it is not linked to the internet.
Where in Las Vegas can I try these device out.?
Currently the places where you can try this out are the M Resort, Hard Rock, Tropicana, Cosmopolitan, the Venetian and the Palazzo.
Be Warned:
This website encourages you to play responsibly by betting within your limits and by recognizing that over time the house will come out ahead.
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Nevada State Gaming Rules
The minimum age for gambling in Nevada is 21 and the law is strictly enforced. Casinos can be fined heavily by the state or have their license revoked for allowing anyone under 21 to gamble or loiter in gaming areas.
Adults cannot play slot machines with kids looking over their shoulder, nor can they park infants in strollers besides slot machines or gaming tables.
Security guards will inform violators of the state law one time and escort them from the premises for repeatedly ignoring warnings.
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Las Vegas Gaming Terminology / Phrases
| Vegas Phrase | Meaning |
| All in: | When a player bets all of his or her chips. |
| Comps: | Free complimentary rooms, buffet passes, show tickets, and so on, given to frequent gamblers. |
| House edge: | The statistical advantage that the casino maintains over the player. |
| One-armed bandit: | A slot machine. |
| Pit boss: | A table games supervisor on the casino floor. |
| Cage: | Where casino cashiers exchange chips for money. |
| High roller: | A gambler who wagers large amounts of money. |
| Eye in the sky: | A casino’s high-tech camera surveillance network. |
| Let it ride: | To roll over your winnings into another bet. |
| Loose slots: | Slot machines with above-average pay outs. |
| Tapped out: | Broke, out of money. |
| Toke: | A tip or gratuity (short for “token”). |
| RFB: | Room, food, and beverage comps. |
| Free Gaming Lessons | Players Club Card List |  |
| Poker Tournaments | House Advantage | |
| Boarding Pass | Total Rewards | |
| M life Players Club | A-List Players Club |
Available In-Running bets in Las Vegas
Below are Las Vegas the available In-Running Sports Book bets in Las Vegas.
Professional baseball
Game winner
Total runs in the game
Run line in the game
Each team to score in each inning
College and professional basketball
Total points in the game
Money line in the game
Point line in the game
Total points in the first half
Money line in the first half
Point line in the first half
College and professional football
Game winner
Total points in the game
Point line in the game
First half winner
Total points in the first half
Point line in the first half
Outcome of a drive
Will the current drive realize another first down
Will the current field goal attempts be successful or not
Will the current play yield more than 20 yds
