The "booth" is a millimeter wave scanner (think "microwave", just a longer wavelength ... it won't pop popcorn). The wave passes through clothing, but is reflected by skin as well as any solid objects in your clothing or otherwise on your person. The image is computer analyzed and those solid objects are flagged on the resultant image.
Like you, I was caught by surprise when returning from a winning NOLA trip upon first adoption of the scanners at MSY. I had well over $10k on my person and had already pushed my bag through for scanning. The operator had me fist the wad, readily visible with my arms stretched over my head, then poked at it with a pencil to satisfy the camera that their was nothing concealed within.
I found myself looking over my shoulder repeatedly until boarding ;)
I now take pains to empty my pockets and place objects into my carry-on well in advance of joining the security line ... saves time for everyone, and lets me deal with cash with a modicum of greater privacy.
---In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, <whitejeeps@...> wrote :
I had a real good 8 day trip. At x ray station, airport, security asked me to take "everything" out of my pockets. I said all metal & coins out. He sternly spoke, "I said everything." So I had to take
all my money out. Held my bank roll in hands above my head while they ran the machine
around my body in that booth type machine. Is this standard procedure?
Even in Vegas, i was uneasy flashing cash in the air at hundreds of people in eye shot. I play dollar vp.
I was even with my start up cash leaving Vegas. In Addition, I hit 2 Royals and my bank was somewhat
thick. My roll, by Vegas standards, was no big deal .
Last Vegas trip 2006. I did get lots of suggestions from group before trip. I'll post later on thoughts
on changes of 12 casinos since our last time out.
Cheers....Jeep
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