Many slot machine players are dreaming of hitting a jackpot on slot machines, whether it is an ordinary slots jackpot to the progressive jackpot linking one casino to the other casino. But do you know what will happens next if you won?
Here is a look of what will happen next if you hit a jackpot at slot machine.
Hand paid Jackpots
When you hit a combination of symbols for a large jackpot, your machine will automatically lock up and there will be a signal - like lights flashing, a music will start playing or bells ringing and a 'call attendant' will appear on the screen of your slot machines. In most casinos an electronic signal is sent back to the central monitoring room and they are aware of somebody's hit a jackpot.
A jackpot under than $5000, an attendant will come and verify if you really did hit a jackpot and then get your money. In a larger amount such as 'progressive jackpots', their technicians will come and check if the machine is functioning properly. And if you hit one the progressive jackpot links such as MEGABUCKS the slot companies operating the game will come and verify the machine and give you the check.
When you hit a jackpot you have the options of takings your winnings either in cash or in check. In case of the multi million dollar jackpots you will be paid in check for a partial amount, and you will be given 90 days to think whethet to get your winnings in lump sum or annual annuity on the balance.
Taxes
In the US for example, IRS requires US casinos to report winnings of $1200 and above. The casinos are not required to take the taxes from your winnings as long as you provide them your Social Security number, but if not they will withhold 28% on smaller jackpots.
Proper Identification
All casinos will require you to present a valid 'Identification' (ID). Casinos can refuse to pay if you cannot present a valid and proper ID. Casinos can verify from your ID if you are legally old to gamble, and in case you are not then your winnings will be forfieted. The minimum age for gambling varies from one country to another country. And most important thing of all Plan Ahead of Time  players get very excited when they hit the big one and tis may affect their decisions regarding their winnings, and regardess of what decision you make, always include in your plan to carry a valid ID whenever you play at any land based casino.
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