Casino Floor

The casino floor is the main gaming area of a venue — the open space where slot machines, table games and electronic terminals are laid out for players. It is usually organised into sections: banks of slots, table pits supervised by a pit boss, and higher-limit rooms set apart from the main room. Cashier windows, known as the cage, sit at the edge so chips and tickets can be exchanged for cash. Floor layouts are designed deliberately: sightlines, lighting, sound and the absence of clocks or windows all encourage players to stay longer, which is worth being aware of. Surveillance cameras cover the floor continuously, and staff monitor games for errors and disputes. Most venues also post responsible-gambling information and details of how to request self-exclusion somewhere on or near the floor.