Crystal Bay Casino Installs Nevada's First RAPIDPLAY Cashless Slot Machines

Crystal Bay Casino has placed the first RAPIDPLAY™ cashless slot machines in Nevada. The deployment occurred in October 2026, more than two years after Light and Wonder first announced the product. The machines allow direct deposits from a player's phone in seconds and do not accept cash.

The casino, set to mark its 90th anniversary in 2027, operates more than 180 slot machines in addition to blackjack, craps, and roulette tables. It also houses a William Hill sportsbook. As reported by PokerNews, the installation marks the supplier's first confirmed placement in the state.

How the RAPIDPLAY Machines Function

Light and Wonder senior director of product management Jeff Allen called the units "an ATM at the slot machine." He added: "Rather than the player walking over and withdrawing money from an ATM and inserting it into a slot machine, they can do everything right there at the point of play."

The system uses Koin Payments technology. Players scan a QR code displayed on the machine and transfer funds directly from their bank account.

Cashless Trials Already Underway in Las Vegas

Station Casinos introduced similar technology earlier in 2026 at Durango Casino and Resort, Wildfire Anthem, and Seventy Six Taverns. Those units rely on Adostics’ TrustedTap and support Apple Pay through a simple phone tap.

Whether the approach gains traction across the Las Vegas Strip is not yet clear. Contactless payments now dominate most other hospitality and retail settings, yet land-based casinos have largely retained cash-based play since the industry's earliest days.

The Open Question for Operators

These initial placements test whether faster, cash-free transactions can improve throughput without disrupting established player habits. Regulators and operators will need to track actual usage data before determining if the model scales beyond isolated pilots.