TITO tickets: paper vouchers instead of coins
Most slot machines use ticket-in ticket-out, or TITO. When you cash out, the machine prints a ticket with your balance. You can insert it in another machine or cash it at a kiosk or the cage.
Reviewed Oct 14, 2026
Answer first
90s| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Insert cash | Credits appear on the machine |
| Press cash out | A ticket prints with your balance |
| Use elsewhere | Insert it in another machine |
| Redeem | At a kiosk or the cage |
| Expiry | Tickets expire after a set time |
Key numbers
Tickets in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- A ticket is cash; guard it like money.
- Tickets usually work only at the casino that printed them.
- Check the expiry date printed on the ticket.
- Lost tickets may be traced if you know the time and machine.
Catalog fields
What a ticket shows
Amount
Amount
Your balance in dollars and cents
Barcode
Barcode
Unique number for the voucher
Date and time
Date and time
When it printed
Machine number
Machine number
Where it printed
Expiry
Expiry
Last day to redeem
Where to redeem
| Place | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kiosk | Fast; pays cash and coins |
| Cage | Staffed; for large amounts or problems |
| Other machine | Plays the balance |
| Another casino | Usually not accepted |
Large jackpots are hand paid, not printed.
Why tickets replaced coins
Tickets made slots faster and cleaner, with no coin hoppers to refill. Casinos also track every ticket electronically.
That tracking is what lets staff trace a lost ticket.
Common problems
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Ticket left in machine | Return quickly or ask security |
| Kiosk rejects ticket | Go to the cage |
| Ticket expired | Ask the cage; some casinos still honor it |
| Ticket damaged | The cage can verify the barcode |
Keep tickets flat and dry.
Expiry rules
Expiry times are set by the casino under state rules. Many tickets last 30 to 180 days; some regions allow longer.
Unclaimed ticket money may go to the state as unclaimed property.
Sequence
Cashing out
Step 01
Press cash out
The ticket prints.
Step 02
Take the ticket
Check the amount.
Step 03
Go to a kiosk
Scan the ticket.
Step 04
Collect cash
Count it before leaving.
Tickets and tracking
Insert your players card before playing so points count. The ticket itself does not record your card.
Online casinos use your account balance instead of tickets.
Be wary of strangers asking for tickets or offering to cash them for you. Use kiosks yourself and keep tickets in a wallet, not loose in a cup.
Floor rules
Ticket terms
Know before you sit
- TITO
- Ticket-in ticket-out.
- Voucher
- Another name for a slot ticket.
- Kiosk
- A machine that pays out tickets.
- Hand pay
- A large win paid by staff.
Ticket limits example
| Item | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Max ticket out | $1,999 to $9,999 |
| Hand pay threshold | $2,000 in 2026 |
| Expiry | 30 to 180 days |
| Kiosk limit | Often $3,000 per ticket |
Each casino sets its own limits.
A quick history
Ticket systems spread through US casinos from the early 2000s. By about 2010, most new machines no longer paid coins at all.
Some casinos still keep a few coin machines as a novelty, but tickets now handle nearly all slot cash.
Some casinos now let you load a slot from a mobile wallet instead of cash. The machine still prints a ticket when you cash out, unless you send the balance back to the app.
Common mistakes
- Leaving tickets behind
- Check the tray.
- Letting tickets expire
- Redeem them soon.
- Using another casino’s ticket
- Usually rejected.
- Keeping found tickets
- Hand them in.
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01Basics
What is TITO?
Ticket-in ticket-out, the system that prints paper vouchers instead of paying coins.
Can I use a ticket on another machine?
Yes. Insert it in any machine at the same casino, and its balance loads as credits.
Where do I cash a ticket?
At a kiosk or the cashier cage. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
02Problems
What if I lose a ticket?
Tell security with the machine number and time; they may trace it. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
Do tickets expire?
Yes. The date is printed on the ticket. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
Can a damaged ticket be cashed?
Usually, if the cage can verify it. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
03Rules
Can I use a ticket at another casino?
Usually not, unless the casinos share a system. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
Is a jackpot paid by ticket?
Large wins are hand paid by staff. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
Do tickets earn points?
No. Use your players card for points. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.
Sources
- Nevada Gaming Control Board — Regulations · accessed Oct 14, 2026Gaming device and voucher rules
- UNLV Center for Gaming Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Slot history
- American Gaming Association — Research Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026US casino industry data
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER