Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

Drop Box

Slot Operations

The secure locked container inside a slot machine where cash (bills) and TITO tickets are stored after being accepted by the machine. Drop boxes are collected on a regular schedule (typically daily) and transported to the count room for the soft count. Each drop box is uniquely identified and tracked, with its contents reconciled against the corresponding machine’s meter readings. Drop box design includes tamper-evident seals and dual-key security to prevent unauthorized access.

In practice

Drop box capacity is an operational consideration — high-denomination machines in high-traffic areas may require multiple daily collections. The term “making a drop” refers to collecting drop boxes from the floor.

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