Casino & Gaming Surveillance Flashcards
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A surveillance camera must cover a craps table to allow verification of dice outcomes. The optimal camera placement is:
Answer: Overhead, centered above the table surface
Overhead camera placement centered above the craps table provides an unobstructed top-down view needed to clearly verify dice landing positions.
An employee is observed removing a chip from the layout and placing it in their pocket during a busy table game. This is best categorized as:
Answer: Internal theft
An employee stealing chips from the game constitutes internal theft, which is one of the primary threats surveillance is designed to detect.
What is the purpose of a 'marker' in casino credit play, and why is it surveillance-relevant?
Answer: A marker is a casino credit instrument; surveillance monitors its issuance and repayment for fraud and money laundering
A marker is a casino credit instrument similar to a check; surveillance monitors marker transactions for fraud, forgery, and potential money laundering red flags.
Which cheating method involves a player or agent switching legitimate casino chips for counterfeits?
Answer: Counterfeit chip introduction
Counterfeit chip introduction involves substituting fake chips that mimic genuine casino chips to fraudulently extract cash or gaming value.
A Title 31 Currency Transaction Report (CTR) is required when a patron conducts cash transactions totaling:
Answer: More than $10,000 in a gaming day
Under Title 31 / BSA, casinos must file a CTR for cash transactions exceeding $10,000 in a single gaming day by or on behalf of one patron.
During slot surveillance, a technician is observed accessing a machine outside normal maintenance windows without a work order. Surveillance should:
Answer: Document the activity, note the time and employee ID, and notify the supervisor
Surveillance should document the unauthorized access with timestamps and employee identification, then escalate to a supervisor per protocol without confronting the employee.
A 'George' in casino terminology refers to:
Answer: A player who is a generous tipper to dealers and staff
In casino jargon, a 'George' is a player known for being a generous tipper, a term commonly used by dealers and staff.