Charging phone at slots is getting easier

I picked these up from a street vendor a while back. I (try to remember to) carry a charged one with me all the time.

They will fully charge the Samsung Galaxy about twice on one charge and the netbook maybe 3/4 of the way from an almost-dead state.

My new(er) phone does always ask permission to share data, if it's requested, but I still don't want to chance it.

 

Shout out to @Grid for being on top of this even last year! @44inarow and @ColoVegPlayer thanks for bringing this up about the power pins. I have been reading a lot about juice jacking recently. Must be because this is the travel season and many articles are warning against plugging in at the airport with a usb cable. If you don't have one of the power only cables mentioned above, use a power plug if you are in a public place!

 

I can’t even remember to take my players card out with a big lanyard on it that I can’t possibly miss so I know I would forget my cell phone.
I don’t post pictures of big wins on Facebook because I would probably have relatives suddenly come out of the woodwork.

 

Love it.

 

I don't post ANYTHING on F-book!

 

In October at Flamingo my sister had her phone laying on the wireless charger on her machine, her husband was playing beside her and hit a bonus round. When she turned back to her screen, her phone was gone, just that quick. I texted her phone and someone quickly texted back that they had her phone and would meet us at the bar. He said he had found the phone on the floor and returned it to us. Not sure if he swiped the phone and was trying for a tip in returning it or if whomever grabbed it off the charger dropped it when they couldn't get past the password on it.

Lesson learned, if you use the wireless charger keep a close eye on your phone.

 

The sawdust is the worst thing about coming out of the woodwork. And let me tell you it has been tough tracking you down. Auntie Marie and Uncle Bob desperately need your help and we know a couple of thousand is no big deal. Please help. Thanks sis. We know you love us all.

 

Late to this thread, but the two new bartops at MSS, BHB have USB connectors on the side. Useless w/o a cord of course.

 

I don't have F-book and am very happy.

 

I'm not plugging my phone into a slot machine.
I don't have a facebook account.
I don't have a twitter account.

 

I'm holding my breath waiting for someone at Defcon to start hacking slot machines, either in a lab environment or in the wild.

 

"Charging phone at slots is getting easier"
Most important question is: Will there be a fee for charging?

 

I recall something fishy happened to the slot machines at the Linq at DefCon 26. Not sure it was an actual hack, just a disruption.

 

Interestingly, in Atlantic City, you can order drinks from the little player’s club interfaces on the slot machines at some casinos. I love it—you can say how much ice you want and see what different drinks they have on offer. I was particularly impressed by the promptness at Caesar’s Palace, but I know Hard Rock had it too.

I also read somewhere that slot clubs with the cards were actually introduced in Atlantic City. It seems that Atlantic City is more than just an also-ran in the gambling world (though I still prefer Vegas of course).

 

Rant on, Queen Pillows! I miss those days when I could get a Galaxy for free with a contract even if it might be one version behind the newest model.

 

Not sure if this was posted but Flamingo’s craps tables have USB ports

 

Frankly all casinos should install USB ports onto their tables. And a little shelf to keep your phone on. And a device that kicks you in the nads if you get up and forget it.

 

No problems with a dumb phone but I still charge in the room at night.

 

I heard a rumor recently on another site that MLife properties are considering installing washer dryer combos in every casino.......The logic is simple if your not playing, and your charging your phone....why not throw in a load of laundry.

 

I can access my work email on my phone. We have been told outright to never plug our phones into a USB connection. (As well as unsecured public wifi, etc). Charge it in a regular outlet. One of our conferences did a demo on how easily someone could get access to your phone. I have an Anker (larger size) that I still feel it is worth carrying in my purse, even with the extra weight if I will be further away from my hotel room. Also have a small portable one good for one charge that I carry if wandering close to my hotel room.