New MP Scam

1st MP is stalking a Civilian on a Bonus Machine. Equity is worth $400+

2nd (and competing) MP sits down on the slot machine to the immediate right of the BM.

1st MP responds by moving closer to the Civilian. 1st MP is relieved when 2nd MP appears to be playing on his machine.

Civilian taps out and punches out ticket. 1st MP waits for Civilian to leave only to discover the scam.

2nd MP had already inserted his voucher and started playing. The TITO insert slot on the BM is on the right side. The 1st MP never had a chance.

I'll clarify this for those who don't understand.

There are advantage players who "stalk" potentially +EV machines. That is, certain machines will get into a +EV state temporarily after enough play, but the play to get there is very -EV. However, if a recreational player doesn't understand this, he may just play until his money runs out (or until he's had enough time playing) and then leave the machine in a +EV state.

In this story, there are two such advantage players, both of whom are stalking the same "civilian" (recreational) player.

The first guy doing it is a little nervous when he sees a competing second guy trying to get that machine, but seems relieved when he sees that second guy just sits to the right of the rec player and starts playing his own machine. However, becaue the insert-ticket slot is on the right side, the second guy quickly inserts his cashout voucher into the machine before the rec can even fully pack up and leave, because he's right next to the insert slot on the right side.