them. As a player you barely notice there invading eyes because you are distracted by your game. They make sure there is no foul play on your end such as making sure you pay the right amount for chips, play correctly, and act in a civil manner. They not only keep a close eye on you but they make sure the dealer gives you correct payouts, makes correct change and that the cards, dice or wheel is played properly.Another small panoptic system is the actual tables themselves. Each table, no matter which game, is arranged in a central way that the dealer is in the middle and the players surround him. All the players focus on the dealer and are reliant on his every move. The dealer, representing the house, has the ultimate control of the situation. Although he does not know the outcome, the chances of you losing are always higher. This gives the casino their edge. You completely depend on their outcome even though you do have a decision in how you play.Lastly, the use of surveillance cameras is a prime panoptic example. Surveillance has to be the most prominent use of a Panopticon in society today. Cameras are placed all over the place in a casino in order for the house to have the ultimate, every angle gaze on you. They monitor everything from vandalism to cheating or violence. They even scrutinize how long you have been gambling, what games you have been playing, and how much you have been winning or losing. This last kind of surveillance can definitely work to your advantage when casino comps come into play.Whether it be video surveillance, casino configuration, pit bosses, or dealers a casino is a prime example of a panoptic environment. A casino plays God the best they can. They’ll even design the inside to look like a famous landmark to draw your business and attention. Despite the objectification the panoptic atmosphere brings, it is quite obvious by how well casinos do that we have adapted easily. We are a pan...
