Introduction

The innovative North American gaming technology company, Acres Manufacturing, now offers cashless payments at the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort in Corning, California. This marks the first time a Native American tribal casino in the US has introduced cashless options.

Cashless Payments at Rolling Hills Casino

Acres has confirmed that cashless payments are available on all slot machines at the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort regardless of the manufacturer. Their cashless casino product, recognized as the Gaming America Product Innovation of the Year in 2023, allows players to make digital payments at slot machines and electronic table games through an app connected to a Bluetooth card reader.

Benefits of Cashless Gaming

Acres CEO, Noah Acres, stated that cashless gaming increases casino profitability by offering players more financing options. This leads to increased casino visits and longer gaming sessions.

Player-Budget Tool

In February, Acres launched a new player-budget tool for online casinos. This tool enables gambling operators to personalize marketing efforts and identify players with problematic behavior early on.

Tribal Casinos in the US

Tribal casinos in the US, also known as Native American casinos, operate under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. These casinos enjoy special rights and exemptions from taxes to ensure economic independence. Tribal casinos offer games classified into three categories: traditional, bingo and card games, and classic casino games like roulette and blackjack.

Largest Tribal Casinos

Notable tribal casinos in the US include the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma and the Foxwood Resort Casino in Connecticut.

Future of Cashless Payments

It remains to be seen if cashless payment systems will be introduced in more tribal casinos across the US.