Casino Theory

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In which of these casino locations would you expect to find slot machines with the lowest payout? Near an Entrance Near the Cage Next to an Isle Near the Front Door/Main Entrance

2. In which of these casino locations would you expect to find slot machines with the highest payout? Near table games Near front entrance In middle of kiosk of slots By the cage

3. Blue is a common color to use in casino decoration. True False

4. What design (from the descriptions below) did a 20 year study (1980-2000) conclude was the most effective in enticing people to gamble? Large empty spaces with no decoration Smallish space, little decoration Large spaces and lots of decoration Small space highly decorated

5. Bonus question: This shows the importance of slots to a casino. What percentage of a casino's revenue comes from slot machines? (as opposed to table games.) 50 percent 35 percent 90 percent 65 percent

6. The primary reason that security cameras are encased in black domes is to prevent vandalism. True False

7. What word is printed on many casino marquees as a way to advertise their slots? Loosest Loose Tight Easy

8. To which group of people would casino comps be offered? People who have lost a lot of money High-rollers All of these Nickel slot players

9. The metal bowl that coins fall into when a slot machine pays out is made of a special metal to augment the noise made as the coins fall and hit the surface. True False

10. Gambling lessons are given for free in many casinos. True False