Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 21 to 40 of 42

Thread: Pachinko parlors in the US

  1. #21
    Sandwich Shooter jackdanielsx's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Mendham
    Posts
    299
    Thanks
    42
    Thanks Received
    1,335

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Quote Originally Posted by azlew View Post
    I tried to find out if they were associated with the Red Dragon in Las Vegas but no one knows that I talked to. Seems the owners of The Laughlin River Lodge Casino has all 4 casinos under one roof even one that is called Dottys and there is Dottys (several I think)in Las Vegas also.
    When we were in Laughlin 2 weeks go we tried to get them to open up the room for us but they said they weren't ready yet even tho they were all lit and looked ready for play :-( The bartender there thought they were waiting for licensing. Not sure what that meant.

    Anyway we plan to be back there in few weeks and I will update here if they are open for pay then and hopefully have videos galore!!

    We currently supply them with all of their machines. They have already done more than one order with us so they should be able to get them up and running without a problem unless they are over purchasing before consulting with their legal team.
    Clover Collectables - the US's largest Pachinko and Pachislo dealer - [email]Contact@clovercollectables.com


  2. The following 6 users say "Thanks" to jackdanielsx


  3. #22
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    I don't know what law you read for NC but you are VERY WRONG! You don't buy the balls, you "rent" them in order to play the game and then you redeem your winnings for prizes. If pachinko is illegal in NC then so is Skee-Ball! You can't play either game without the balls. Pachinko has an element of SKILL which makes it NOT gambling! So please don't go around posting something that is NOT true especially when you don't have all the facts or know exactly what you are talking about! We've been operating for 2 and half years now with NO problems.
    https://youtu.be/fPk7thfzxIM

  4. The following user says "Thanks" to Leorules


  5. #23
    Blind Shooter shnetinka's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Washington
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    1
    Thanks Received
    76

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Quote Originally Posted by Leorules View Post
    I don't know what law you read for NC but you are VERY WRONG! You don't buy the balls, you "rent" them in order to play the game and then you redeem your winnings for prizes. If pachinko is illegal in NC then so is Skee-Ball! You can't play either game without the balls. Pachinko has an element of SKILL which makes it NOT gambling! So please don't go around posting something that is NOT true especially when you don't have all the facts or know exactly what you are talking about! We've been operating for 2 and half years now with NO problems.
    https://youtu.be/fPk7thfzxIM
    Yep I think I specifically pointed out that you had no problems and was looking for clarification on where it was stated pachinko was exempt from GS14-306. Specifically because we have the exact same law in Washington related to them and I was interested in putting my machines out as part of my arcade. Unfortunately the wording of the law is vague enough to allow for legal interpretation in either direction, and I wouldn't want to put the rest of my business at risk. I fully agree, that according to the way this law is written, gameworks, Chuck e cheese, and any claw machine for that matter would be illegal as well. I find it hard to tell the difference between giving prizes for pachinko, or prizes for ticket redemption games so they should all be allowed to be used.

    Hopefully they will relax the laws in some of these states because in my state it is specifically a gambling device and i'd be afraid to lose my collection if it was on public display.

    I like what you guys are doing and hope you guys can keep it going for a long time to come.

  6. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to shnetinka


  7. #24
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Look at section "b" and you will see that Pachinko is EXEMPT! https://www.ncga.state.nc.us/enacted.../gs_14-306.pdf

  8. #25
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    THIS is the part of the law that makes Pachinko LEGAL in the state of NC: "dependent on the skill or dexterity of the player"

  9. The following user says "Thanks" to Leorules


  10. #26
    Blind Shooter shnetinka's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Washington
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    1
    Thanks Received
    76

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Quote Originally Posted by Leorules View Post
    THIS is the part of the law that makes Pachinko LEGAL in the state of NC: "dependent on the skill or dexterity of the player"
    Sure except for the part that says you can't give out prizes worth more than $10. That's the part that changes things for me. In Washington it is even more specific. You can't give more value that the player put in. It's very restrictive. But again how do they justify skee ball? The laws are all so archaic, it's time they were reevaluated.

    And then there is this article which calls out curves based on operating pachinko machines.

    http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/2...ing-operations

    (b) The definition contained in subsection (a) of this section and G.S. 14-296, 14-301,
    14-302, and 14-305 does not include coin-operated machines, video games, pinball machines,
    and other computer, electronic or mechanical devices that are operated and played for
    amusement, that involve the use of skill or dexterity to solve problems or tasks or to make
    varying scores or tallies and that:
    (1) Do not emit, issue, display, print out, or otherwise record any receipt, paper,
    coupon, token, or other form of record which is capable of being redeemed,
    exchanged, or repurchased for cash, cash equivalent, or prizes, or award free
    replays; or
    (2) In actual operation, limit to eight the number of accumulated credits or
    replays that may be played at one time and which may award free replays or
    paper coupons that may be exchanged for prizes or merchandise with a value
    not exceeding ten dollars ($10.00), but may not be exchanged or converted
    to money.

  11. #27
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    The ones that were in the paper were paying out CASH prizes and operating ILLEGAL sweepstakes and other machines to boot. We have NOTHING to do with them and would never give out cash prizes! As far as the $10 prize according to my attorney that specific law pertains to "per play" and ONE play on Pachinko would be ONE ball. So if you shoot 100 balls you could actually win a prize worth up to $1000. It's actually made more for crane games so if a person puts in a quarter or 50c or even a dollar that prize isn't supposed to be worth more than $10, but there's PLENTY of crane operators here that have big prizes worth way more than that. My attorney has told us as long as there's an element of skill to the game and as long as we don't offer cash prizes we are fine and don't have anything to worry about. Also pachinko isn't mentioned ANYWHERE in ANY law here in NC.

  12. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to Leorules


  13. #28
    Blind Shooter shnetinka's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Washington
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    1
    Thanks Received
    76

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    That's great info. That what I was hoping to find out. What the difference is. I built an interface that I can plug into a pachinko machine and a ticket dispenser that gives out tickets whenever balls are won and was wondering if by changing it from a ball dispensing (which our state seems to think is a reasonable representation of actual money). This would essentially make them identical to the skeeball and chuck e cheese machines. I need to see if I can get in touch with one of our gambling enforcement agents ad run it by them. Since we have pull tabs in bars and card rooms are legal and licensed in Washington you need to be really careful operating an arcade/bar. I think if I can get our local enforcement agent (they work closely with the liquor board enforcement agents here) to agree that it isn't gambling I may be able to add a few into the arcade slowly and see what happens.

    The tickets also get me past the only allowed to award 8 replays. The pockets that award 10 balls if one goes in there always had me worried. Washington state has that same wording. i wonder why they would want to limit the amount of replays you can award? I should be able to let people play for free. That certainly isn't gambling!

  14. The following user says "Thanks" to shnetinka


  15. #29
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    The limit of 8 replays is in reference to PINBALL machines and the reasoning is that businesses use to buy back won credits. If you make it so that your machine will give out tickets instead of more balls to keep playing then it is no different than any other redemption game in any family fun center or Chuck E Cheese, Dave and Busters ect.

  16. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to Leorules


  17. #30
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    The ONLY problem with having your machine give out tickets is then your machine will be way less profitable and basically make you NO money! If you're only giving out tickets then there's no way they can play off the balls won and they will always be redeeming their tickets for prizes, so you will be giving away a LOT of prizes.

  18. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to Leorules


  19. #31
    Blind Shooter shnetinka's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Washington
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    1
    Thanks Received
    76

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    I own a bar and arcade. They would have to keep buying balls to play and the tickets would have to be set appropriately. If they buy 5$ worth of balls unless a jackpot is hit, they won't be having that many tickets to turn in unless they buy more balls since no new ones will be coming out. 1 ticket for every 10 balls that get sent out also keeps that redemption to a lower amount unless they play to hit a jackpot. Not to mention that the games for me are a loss leader. Our money is made on beer and liquor much more than on games. Its another thing that keeps butts in seats and hopefully buying food and drink.

  20. The following user says "Thanks" to shnetinka


  21. #32
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    That's why we have the Community Jackpot system, that keeps players in the seats and playing. If the community jackpot doesn't hit, someone will be in the hotseat. There's always a hotseat winner every time the wheel spins. We're also not a bar, so you are just adding games to keep people occupied and having fun and hopefully buying more drinks. I wish you all the best with your venture. If you decide you need a Pachinko POS or Community Jackpot system, let me know.

  22. The following user says "Thanks" to Leorules


  23. #33
    You're Welcome! azlew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    4,877
    Thanks
    12,933
    Thanks Received
    2,837

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US



    Ok here is my first video of the Pachinko "Parlor" in The Laughlin River Lodge Casino in Laughlin Nevada
    I will post more pics and video later along with a review.
    Last edited by azlew; 01-24-2018 at 02:54 AM.

  24. The following 4 users say "Thanks" to azlew


  25. #34
    Sandwich Shooter Goobie777's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Japan
    Posts
    438
    Thanks
    68
    Thanks Received
    542

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Sadly you can’t win anything there.

  26. #35
    You're Welcome! azlew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    4,877
    Thanks
    12,933
    Thanks Received
    2,837

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Yep that will be part of my review. If you have more info than that then please share it and I will add to it. Soon two more videos and a couple of pics and then my full review :-)

  27. #36
    You're Welcome! azlew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    4,877
    Thanks
    12,933
    Thanks Received
    2,837

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US



    This is pretty much self explanatory but I will will discuss in my review later.P1020349.JPGP1020344.JPG

  28. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to azlew


  29. #37
    You're Welcome! azlew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    4,877
    Thanks
    12,933
    Thanks Received
    2,837

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US



    Ok final video etc.

    Here is what I think about this :

    This "Hall" is located at the newly refurbished Laughlin River Lodge Hotel and Casino in Laughlin Nevada. It is located in a new area in the lower level of the main casino in what is a themed Japanese casino. After seeing the hall was open and ready to be used we asked a bartender what needs to be done in order to play the pachinkos. She said it is 5.00 per person for one hour and you can play as much on every machine you want. She stated that there is nothing you can win or any prizes etc. We went in and saw that there were small catch baskets under each machine that you catch your winnings over overflow balls in. In order to play you take that small basket over to the large container I pictured and get what you need.
    Initially everything looked like a nice setup but there are problems. The initial problem is that at least a third of the pachinkos don't work and there is no attendant to help. Another problem is that there are no counters to show what and if you win anything besides accumulated balls in the machine. And finally the biggest problem was is that there were balls always falling on the floor rolling around either from baskets not being left under the machine or people just dropping balls. So you have to be very careful walking around. It is a contained room so luckily no balls were rolling out into the main casino :-0
    All in all it was nice to see pachinkos in Laughlin but this seems like a temp setup as they really need to have an attendant and get more of the machines fixed etc etc.

  30. The following 2 users say "Thanks" to azlew


  31. #38
    Sandwich Shooter stampeed valkyrie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    450
    Thanks
    114
    Thanks Received
    598

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    I'm going to have to stop on and check this out this summer when I do my usual Trip to Anime Expo in LA.
    I have family in Vegas, Bullhead City, and Havasu.. so I spend a little time with each as I make my way to LA.. hopefully it's still there.. though I can't say I am familiar with this casino will have to google it.

    I do find it neat how they are handling lost balls.. I may be able to do the same with my machines..

  32. The following user says "Thanks" to stampeed valkyrie


  33. #39
    You're Welcome! azlew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Posts
    4,877
    Thanks
    12,933
    Thanks Received
    2,837

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    Quote Originally Posted by stampeed valkyrie View Post
    ....hopefully it's still there.. though I can't say I am familiar with this casino will have to google it.

    I do find it neat how they are handling lost balls.. I may be able to do the same with my machines..
    It (The Laughlin River Lodge) used to be The River Palms Hotel and Casino. It is a large property. I think a lot years back it was called Sam's Town?
    Yeah the balls primarily fall into the container on the floor but human error can create like I said a dangerous situation....

  34. #40
    Blind Shooter Leorules's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Wilmington NC
    Posts
    67
    Thanks
    40
    Thanks Received
    167

    Default Re: Pachinko parlors in the US

    LOL what kind of "Parlor" open for business has all of the balls rolling out in the open on the floor to a box for anyone to just pick up and play??? If they ever had all of the machines playing at once that box would fill in seconds. Why pay anything when you can just pick up free balls?? Probably the reason half the games don't work is they don't have an additional hopper over the top to hold balls for when you get a fever. There's no attendant so who's going to fill the hopper? I wouldn't call this a parlor, I'd call this a half ass attempt of a free play center.
    Last edited by Leorules; 01-25-2018 at 12:42 AM. Reason: spelling

  35. The following user says "Thanks" to Leorules


Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 1 2 3 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Pachinko Parlors in The U.S.
    By qwerty21 in forum Modern Pachinko
    Replies: 101
    Last Post: 07-10-2018, 07:28 AM
  2. Pachinko parlors??
    By BigBearSteve in forum Modern Pachinko
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-26-2008, 02:26 PM
  3. Pachinko Parlors
    By BigBearSteve in forum These are the days of our lives...
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-15-2007, 08:03 PM
  4. Pachinko Parlors
    By delphicoder in forum These are the days of our lives...
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-09-2005, 08:26 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •