Are there any known cases where a casino was penalized for rubber banding?

I Still, I have never seen or heard about any litigation or sanctions for so-called “rubber banding” in brick-and-mortar casinos. Rubber banding means that developers tamper with probabilities to create the illusion that the results are unjust. However, casinos have to comply with tough regulatory requirements. Slot machines and other RNG powered games undergo mathematical certification before release, and their parameters cannot be changed after that. If the odds appear to change, it is most likely an optical illusion. Authorities do not tolerate it, and casinos caught trying to manipulate the outcome would be punished severely, and possibly lose their licenses. That said, there have been no significant events reported. There is, however, one solution to this problem – full disclosure. If players know that probabilities do not change (and see the certification documents), they will not believe rubber banding claims. So the next time somebody accuses you of rubber banding, send them to the payout table.

“Rubberbanding” – when the system appears to cheat – is widely reported as a major concern among gamers. But the legal position is more complex. Casinos face scrutiny from gaming commissions that enforce random-number-generator regulations and inspect slot-machine software and circuitry. When a casino is accused of cheating, it is usually due to a software error rather than deliberate manipulation. Lawsuits are uncommon, but when filed, courts typically throw them out. In 2012, a plaintiff sued a Las Vegas casino, alleging that a “reels stopper” had altered the results of her attempted jackpot win. A judge ruled against her. Most such cases fail because the plaintiff cannot provide evidence of intentional manipulation. Casino regulators remain vigilant, however. Any player who suspects an unfair game should alert the casino’s compliance officer immediately. Hold onto receipts and provide all available video footage. After all, while most casinos are strictly regulated and adhere to gaming laws, those that violate them risk substantial fines, revocation of their licenses, or other sanctions.

Here is what I think:

“Rubber banding” refers to a slang term for games which “cheat” or otherwise alter play based on skill or performance level. In casinos, it’s often associated with video slots and e-table games.

But, of course, these systems must have Random Number Generators (RNGs) audited by third parties to verify fairness, and that the house advantage is upheld. The casino can be heavily fined, lose its license, and/or face criminal prosecution if it is caught altering odds or fixing results in any way other than the programmed RNG.

In reality, there have been relatively few instances of casinos being taken to court over “rubber banding. ” Lawsuits against casinos generally concern payouts, misleading advertising, or system failures – not ad hoc changes in the odds.

When casino operators face these kinds of claims, they point to the RNG certification, the auditor log, and the impossibility of controlling the outcome of a game during play. Players are often able to get evidence or can turn to the Gaming Control Board for help.

So, to answer your questions – no, rubber banding probably isn’t happening in any regulated casino, and yes, you probably have no chance of winning a court case about it.