Are You Allowed To Take Pictures Inside A Casino

The answer is probably different depending on the game. But nonetheless I'd like to know.
I've been having thoughts about taking pictures of video poker pay tables for a long time but do not have the courage to do so, and don't have the courage to ask either (mainly due to, who else would care? not a ploppy that's for sure, since you asked you must be AP, we're gonna keep an eye on your blackjack activity now)
Recently I've been trying to investigate some of the slot machines that interest me with their progressive payouts. If the progressives are high enough, it would be AP to play those machines.
For whatever reason, some of the machines there blatantly advertise their status. There's like an icon floating on the screen saying 'touch here for game stats', and it includes very important data like win amount, and win distribution, last minor/major jackpot amount and time hit, etc. Though it does not include the house edge and standard deviation, (An AP only cares about those) I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard for a skilled mathematician to figured it out based on the data.
Now I just wonder if I can collect the data. Would I get in trouble if I took pictures? I clearly don't see any 'no pictures' sign nor anyone even mentioning anything about pictures.
And what about other games? like blackjack and poker, are you allowed to take pictures there?

Ask for forgiveness instead of permision

Thats probabl y the best way to do it. Remember what the casino really cares about is your not photographing any PLAYERS or SECURITY DEVICES.
Of ourse the best thing is don't get caught doing it. Try talking on your phone as you take the picture.

♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪

“You don’t bring a bone saw to a negotiation.” - Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia

I guess it depends on the casino.
I've taken more pictures of the Loose Deuces VP at the Ditz than I can count, both with a cell and a camera. Once in full view of an attendant, and another in view of a floor person. No one ever said a word to me about it. I also recall a sign at the 4Q saying photos are ok as long as you don't bother anyone.
I'm sure few casinos would object to photos of a paytable. But if you're not comfrotable taking them, you can always write them down on paper.