Video recording allowed anywhere?

Hi im not sure if im putting this in the correct section, but does anyone know the rules about filming play on the slots and such? Which hotels allow it if any? I know here in Florida The Isle Casino allows filming but only on bonuses no live play or anything. I do not have a YouTube channel but I would love to document some play on my first time in Vegas next month!

Please let me know.
Thanks!

 

Most casinos have rules against taking photos/videos in their casinos, but so many people do it anyways that it's loosely enforced if you're a tourist and not a pro-photographer/videographer using professional equipment. I've taken photos/videos of my slot play in Vegas with my smartphone and never had any problems. Although, I know someone who was told by security at the Luxor not to film their slot play even when they were only using their smartphone. I think it depends on the security person too, since some tend to go overboard on enforcing the rules. LOL

If security comes up to your while you're shooting and tells you to stop, there isn't much you can do except comply, since they can kick you off their property or worse if you try and argue with them. Although if you explain to them nicely that you're just a tourist and not a YouTuber, I doubt that you'll have any problems.

 

I'm a YouTuber and record in most places. The only place I have ever been asked to stop was in my local in Indiana. I know Cosmo is very open with letting you record, and there have been a few places I have asked for permission ahead of time. But I've never been asked to stop in any casino in Vegas. A few of them are starting to realize that it's good PR for them to have people film. Hopefully the rest will follow soon.

 

Most places will have no problem with you taping around the casino.
However they do not want you filming in and around the cashier's cage.

 

search youtube and you will find THOUSANDS of videos

 

The only circumstances I've seen people hassled were when they were using professional equipment, closely recording table game play or security-related things like the cage.

While I was there last week, a YouTuber had a huge setup at TI, with management and security assisting him.

Occasionally, you will see signs at entrances saying there is no filming or photos, which I take to mean some High Roller is playing and he doesn't want his picture taken.

Downtown at Four Queens, there is a sign specifically saying photos/video are OK as long as you don't bother people.

Over the years, I've even had casinos like and retweet some of my photos.

 

Back in the day Casinos were very strict about no cameras allowed.

Nowadays with smart phones, most of the time, you can get away with taking any photos and video you want.

 

Casinos, as money making entities, understand that social posts and YouTubers are doing the marketing work they used to do themselves for free.

They're not dumb.

Tossing a comp room to a popular YouTuber will lead to more bookings.

Comping a meal to a Vegas blogger who is totally vital and completely reporting on how much he loves Olive Garden on his own accord wink wink nudge nudge is a smart play because it's cheaper than paying for a real agency to do the same work.

 

There's also a substantive difference between slots and table play. Even if you have nefarious intent, you can't get any outside "help" on slot machines, whereas it could theoretically be an issue with something like blackjack. The fact that they even allow smartwatches at the table is a big development, though was likely out of necessity since that barn door was busted wide open, and now even the dealers have Apple Watches or Samsungs. They're still pretty diligent, though, and even notice when I forgot to take my earbud out of my right ear (I'm used to always having it in and often forget that it's even there).

 

There are quite a few in Vegas that allow it. Four Queens has signs up saying they allow it, which means Binion's does as well. Plaza allows it and even has a section devoted to a guy that films his play. Strat encourages it, they have #StratSelfie all over their casino. Cosmo I believe allows it as long as you get permission first.

 

I hope people especially YouTubers respect other people's privacy. They can be so wrapped up in what they're doing and feel entitled to do whatever they want because it's good publicity. Until it's not and trash the place online because they were told they can't record. Then their army of subscribers piles on and review bombs the place. All You Can Vegas did it at Virgin to a Thai restaurant and I unsubscribed and stop watching Derek's videos. I sure don't want my drunk self online. I've also seen people arguing and getting angry while gambling. Nasty stuff. Full disclosure I am one of those that avoids being photographed or recorded. If I think it's happening I go around it or cover my face.

It matters why and how are you recording? Will it be shared online? As people have stated if it's with professional equipment and to make money then please be a professional and check with the place first. Otherwise it's probably okay but don't be surprised if you're asked to stop. Be decent about it and remember their house their rules.

I wouldn't go with I see it on YouTube and therefore it's okay. What you don't get is what goes on behind the scenes. There's also a lot of questionable content people get away with. I also noticed some YouTubers will keep it to recording themselves and the slot machine and even blur out the background.

 

Similarly, when I've participated in group pulls that are being filmed (which I've only done with groups of board members), the person filming has always asked up front whether there was anyone who didn't want to be on camera, and if so, for them to please step to the side so they won't be caught accidentally. As someone who doesn't want to be on camera for various reasons, I really appreciated that.