What is Marker?
A marker is a form of casino credit: a signed instrument, similar to a cheque, that lets an approved customer draw gambling chips against their bank account.
Customers apply for a credit line, which the casino approves after checking their finances. They then sign markers at the table or cage to obtain chips. If not repaid within the agreed period, the casino can present the marker to the customer's bank. In Nevada, an unpaid marker can be treated like a bad cheque under criminal law.
Credit gambling is restricted in many jurisdictions. Great Britain banned the use of credit cards for gambling in April 2020, and casino credit is tightly controlled.
Markers and credit were historically central to Macau's junket system, which has since been barred from issuing credit. Repayment terms vary, and many casinos require markers to be settled within days or weeks. Unpaid markers can be pursued through the courts in jurisdictions where casino debts are legally enforceable.