The Evolution of Casinos: Embracing the Cashless Revolution

The global casino industry is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by the shift toward cashless payments, mobile gaming, and digital innovation. Now, even as other sectors move fully digital, casinos are rapidly adopting cashless systems, not only to modernize operations but to enhance security, user experience, and profitability.

Cashless technology in casinos has evolved from Ticket-In-Ticket-Out (TITO) in slot machines to full integration at tables and mobile apps. Companies like Acres Manufacturing and Koin are leading this wave. Acres sold over 1,000 Cashless2Chips units in 2025, allowing players to buy‑in or cash‑out at tables via mobile devices, accelerating adoption across casino floors. Koin recently partnered with Emerald Island Casino (Henderson) to integrate seamless cashless payments at the cage, table, slot, and retail levels.

Meanwhile, Resorts World Las Vegas has launched optional cashless wagering on slots and tables, enabling mobile‑wallet to play and RFID-tracked chips, positioning cashless as a core tech feature

Why Casinos Embrace Cashless – Key Benefits

·                  Enhanced Security & Fraud Reduction

Digital payments reduce theft, loss, and counterfeit currency issues.

·                  Frictionless, Convenient Experience

Players value speed: mobile buy-ins/out, instant cash-outs, loyalty integration.

·                  Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings

Less cash handling, fewer errors, and simplified reconciling.

·                  Data & Personalization

Digital trails allow casinos to analyze play patterns, tailor promotions, and boost revenue.

·             Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Digital logs help meet reporting standards and deter illicit activities.

 

Where Are Cashless Casinos Thriving in 2025?

Several major casinos and gaming operators have gone fully or partially cashless:

  • Resorts World Las Vegas offers optional cashless slots and table games, letting players use mobile wallets and RFID chips.
  • Emerald Island Casino in Henderson, NV, partnered with Koin to integrate a cashless system for slots, tables, retail, and cage transactions.
  • Australia is making headlines as Victoria mandates carded play for pokies starting December 2025 to tackle problem gambling and money laundering. New South Wales is also debating statewide cashless rules.

According to reports, Acres Manufacturing sold over 1,000 Cashless2Chips table game units in early 2025 and plans to upgrade over 250,000 slot machines across the U.S.

Global regulatory changes are also reshaping the cashless landscape. Australia is extending “carded play” to reduce problem gambling and money laundering, mandating mandatory cashless or pre-paid card usage in pokies from December 2025. New South Wales is evaluating statewide account-based gaming with daily top-up limits, potentially funded by a new “super‑tax.”

Conclusion

The move toward cashless casinos is accelerating in 2025, driven by rising digital expectations, improved security, and tighter regulations. For operators, it means lower costs and better customer insights. For players, it offers faster, safer, and more rewarding gaming experiences. Cashless is no longer the future of casinos, it’s here now.

References:

Acress, https://acresmanufacturing.com/acres-manufacturing-to-install-1000-cashless-tables-in-2025-expanding-market-leadership-in-cashless-casino-technology/

Velotta R. and Danzis D., https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/las-vegas-company-to-install-1k-cashless-table-systems-sands-secures-financing-for-new-project-3310616/

Behe R.,  https://cdcgaming.com/nevada-koin-partners-with-emerald-island-casino/

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