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Comment Re:Isn't this the SECOND time ... (Score 0) 479

Indian casinos that run anything beyond electronic bingo have to enter into a compact with the state where their reservation's within. Typically, the deal is that they get to operate slots and maybe tables in exchange for a percentage of profits or a lump sum going to the state, as a sort of "tax", since Natives living on Tribal land aren't subject to income tax.

However, patrons at Indian casinos are subject to income tax, and all wins over $1200 are documented and the winners get themselves a nice n' shiny new W2G.

As for the age thing, it depends on the tribe's compact.

Comment I think I know what's going on. (Score 0) 479

Oh ye of little knowledge on here. :-P Here's the scenario as I see it, as I've seen progressive jackpots get hit and reset. The jackpot meter was displaying $1627.82 before it was hit. The player then hit the jackpot combination. I don't doubt in the least that this combination was hit. At this point, the machine should have locked up, since per US law all single-bet wins over $1200 have to be documented for tax purposes. A casino employee at this point should have written down the amount and prepped a W2G for the client. Afterward, the employee would unlock the machine (via key switch on the machine's exterior) and the reset value would then display. At this point, the $11 million jackpot would appear. My hypothesis is that whichever casino employee that first configured the slot machine set the reset value of the progressive jackpot wrong. The machine would show a jackpot value that was more in line with the wagering scheme up until that jackpot was actually hit. Is the casino liable? I believe so.

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