Sponsored post by Finley & Cook Bob Simpson, Chief Information Officer, Finley & Cook and Chris Faria, Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine, discuss how Tribal casinos can protect themselves against ransomware attacks through cybersecurity assessments. Without […]
We are proud to announce that we recently completed the first ever Surveillance Survey. This was a joint effort and sponsored by the International Association of Surveillance Professionals (IACSP), eConnect, and Tribal Gaming and Hospitality […]
Best Practice #1: Review Marketing Programs and Promotions The surveillance department should review each marketing program or promotion for weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or security concerns. For example, coupons for a free meal or drink without an […]
When the house is winning do all department managers look at their exception reports to see the trouble areas/team members? For most, my guess is no! Some managers don’t take the time to read the […]
As more and more of our information is digitized and stored on electronic mediums, the potential for manipulation or theft of this sensitive information increases dramatically. In fact, such information is frequently targeted by those […]
Casino robberies have increased over the last decade. I don’t know if anyone tracks these robberies specifically, but I think those of us who’ve been in the business awhile know that we are seeing more […]
The virus that shut down our casinos throughout the country also changes how surveillance operates, perhaps forever. While some of these changes may not be easily accepted by us and the departments we support, there […]
Interview with Derk Boss, Raving Partner and Director of Surveillance, Angel of the Winds Casino Now that several casinos have re-opened, we caught up with Derk Boss, Director of Surveillance at Angel of the Winds […]
Do you have an after-action review ready for your security and surveillance teams? By now, most security and surveillance departments, working with senior leadership, have pretty much determined what they will do to protect their […]
Denis Petrov, CEO of IDScan.net At IDScan.net, we envision a safer and smarter world. In many cases, technology can fall into the “nice-to-have” category, but we don’t consider tools to increase safety and security as […]
Casinos everywhere have shut their doors, as have most of our small businesses, restaurants and factories to help us all battle the spread of Covid-19. No one alive has ever seen anything like this and […]
Let’s look at other areas besides gaming that we never used to worry about Surveillance watches the casino, and that’s the way it’s always been and will always be. Gaming is just too important and […]
You proactively demystify where your money went The surveillance department is a mystery to those outside of it. And it should be. There really isn’t any reason why most team members and guests need to […]
Finding ways to reduce loss in all departments Old time surveillance directors will tell you that when we started it was all about table games. In those days, they really were the only game in […]
Your promotion was VERY popular, but unfortunately … it was only because your employees were ripping you off. The Cage Director was worried and confused. Over the last two days, she had way too many […]
It’s a different world today … How to change your security and surveillance model to prepare for a state of emergency. Not too long ago, surveillance departments spent almost all of their time watching table […]
And why you should care We all spend a lot of time rating our players to make sure that they are comped correctly and fairly. Most of us, if not all, use the standard formula […]
Are you following these best practices? On average, casinos lose 9 USD per day, per team member, to internal theft and fraud in gaming and non-gaming areas. For an organization with 1,000 team members, the […]
How to better prepare for workplace violence and active shooter events As the anniversary of October 1st approaches, we reflect on the horror and emotions encompassing that evening and the days following. It was the […]
Preventing millions in losses at your casino On average, employees steal nine dollars a day from their company, which equates to $3,285 a year per employee. For a property of 1,000 employees, the loss is […]
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