G2E Podcasts » Security and Surveillance http://www.g2ecast.com G2E Podcasts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 © you@yourdomain.com () you@yourdomain.com() Just another WordPress weblog you@yourdomain.com No no http://www.g2ecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg G2E Podcasts http://www.g2ecast.com 144 144 Cheating the Game: Baccarat A to Z http://www.g2ecast.com/cheating-the-game/ http://www.g2ecast.com/cheating-the-game/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:27:01 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1131 Security & Surveillance Icon Proactive surveillance of baccarat games is crucial for table game revenue management. This panel of experts discuss the crucial points in baccarat game protection. The session begins with a brief description of the math and volatility of the game, followed by video examples of false shuffles, off-set betting and other everyday vulnerabilities exploited by cheaters. Panelists also examine emerging counterfeiting trends from Asian markets that are likely to hit baccarat tables in North America soon.

Moderator:
Farzad Amedi, Corporate Director of Surveillance, Paragon Gaming

Speakers:
Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
Kevin Kelly, Surveillance Shift Manager/Trainer, Borgata Hotel Spa and Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/cheating-the-game/feed/ 0 63:19 Proactive surveillance of baccarat games is crucial for table game revenue management. This panel of experts discuss the crucial points in baccarat game protection. ... Proactive surveillance of baccarat games is crucial for table game revenue management. This panel of experts discuss the crucial points in baccarat game protection. The session begins with a brief description of the math and volatility of the game, followed by video examples of false shuffles, off-set betting and other everyday vulnerabilities exploited by cheaters. Panelists also examine emerging counterfeiting trends from Asian markets that are likely to hit baccarat tables in North America soon. Moderator: Farzad Amedi, Corporate Director of Surveillance, Paragon Gaming Speakers: Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Las Vegas Kevin Kelly, Surveillance Shift Manager/Trainer, Borgata Hotel Spa and Casino G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No You Can’t Hide: The Proactive Internal Fraud Risk Management Program http://www.g2ecast.com/you-cant-hide/ http://www.g2ecast.com/you-cant-hide/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:23:31 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1127 Security & Surveillance Icon The current economic downturn has resulted in increased occupational fraud, as well as risk of fraud from outsiders. In this session, a noted criminologist discusses how your gaming operation can get proactive in searching for and mitigating internal fraud by implementing an internal fraud risk management program. Security plays a crucial role in the assessment process through development of relevant fraud schemes and scenarios, and helping to map those fraud schemes and scenarios to mitigating controls within the gaming operation.

Speaker:
Craig Greene, Founding Partner, McGovern & Greene LLP

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/you-cant-hide/feed/ 0 58:30 The current economic downturn has resulted in increased occupational fraud, as well as risk of fraud from outsiders. In this session, a noted criminologist discusses ... The current economic downturn has resulted in increased occupational fraud, as well as risk of fraud from outsiders. In this session, a noted criminologist discusses how your gaming operation can get proactive in searching for and mitigating internal fraud by implementing an internal fraud risk management program. Security plays a crucial role in the assessment process through development of relevant fraud schemes and scenarios, and helping to map those fraud schemes and scenarios to mitigating controls within the gaming operation. Speaker: Craig Greene, Founding Partner, McGovern Greene LLP G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Multimedia Incident Information Management: A New Line of Defense http://www.g2ecast.com/multimedia-incident-information-management/ http://www.g2ecast.com/multimedia-incident-information-management/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:20:55 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1124 Security & Surveillance Icon Every year, liability claims, cheating and scams cost casinos millions of dollars. How can you mitigate your risks and protect your casino from expensive lawsuits and losses? Proactive security procedures and surveillance technology are an effective front-line defense, but what is useful after an incident has occurred? More often than not, the answers come from looking at multiple sources of information. The use of multimedia incident information management technology and best practices for using technology in investigations are discussed during this session.

Speakers:
Douglas Florence, Sr., CPP, Director, Gaming Sector, NiceVision ~ NICE Systems Inc.
Moti Shabtai, Executive VP, Business Development & Strategy, NICE Systems

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/multimedia-incident-information-management/feed/ 0 35:27 Every year, liability claims, cheating and scams cost casinos millions of dollars. How can you mitigate your risks and protect your casino from expensive lawsuits ... Every year, liability claims, cheating and scams cost casinos millions of dollars. How can you mitigate your risks and protect your casino from expensive lawsuits and losses? Proactive security procedures and surveillance technology are an effective front-line defense, but what is useful after an incident has occurred? More often than not, the answers come from looking at multiple sources of information. The use of multimedia incident information management technology and best practices for using technology in investigations are discussed during this session. Speakers: Douglas Florence, Sr., CPP, Director, Gaming Sector, NiceVision ~ NICE Systems Inc. Moti Shabtai, Executive VP, Business Development Strategy, NICE Systems G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Confidence Scams: Today’s Casino Environment http://www.g2ecast.com/confidence-scams/ http://www.g2ecast.com/confidence-scams/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:18:07 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1121 Security & Surveillance Icon Card counters are now called “advantage players,” and comps are now called “player reinvestments.” Confidence scams are now called “social engineering techniques,” and these are any technique used to create a favorable outcome through manipulation of information. These scams or “techniques” can impact nearly every facet of today’s casino resort environment. This session examines a number of social engineering techniques that are used or can be used in the casino environment on a regular basis. Also discussed are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to several types of fraud associated with this activity.

Speaker:
Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L’Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/confidence-scams/feed/ 0 52:29 Card counters are now called ldquo;advantage players,rdquo; and comps are now called ldquo;player reinvestments.rdquo; Confidence scams are now called ldquo;social engineering techniques,rdquo; and these are ... Card counters are now called ldquo;advantage players,rdquo; and comps are now called ldquo;player reinvestments.rdquo; Confidence scams are now called ldquo;social engineering techniques,rdquo; and these are any technique used to create a favorable outcome through manipulation of information. These scams or ldquo;techniquesrdquo; can impact nearly every facet of todayrsquo;s casino resort environment. This session examines a number of social engineering techniques that are used or can be used in the casino environment on a regular basis. Also discussed are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to several types of fraud associated with this activity. Speaker: Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L'Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Keno and Bingo Protection and Scams http://www.g2ecast.com/keep-your-eye-on-the-ball/ http://www.g2ecast.com/keep-your-eye-on-the-ball/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:16:09 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1118 Security & Surveillance Icon Keno and bingo rarely attract the attention of loss prevention personnel that other casino games do. With less vulnerability, fewer controls and typically higher expectations for hold, why should they? This presentation goes beyond policy and procedure to review tactics used by customers, employees and sometimes the house to make sure they win. This is a must-have session for security and regulatory personnel hoping to gain a better understanding of protecting keno and bingo assets.

Speakers:
Abe Martin, Surveillance Manager, Chinook Winds Casino Resort

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/keep-your-eye-on-the-ball/feed/ 0 50:32 Keno and bingo rarely attract the attention of loss prevention personnel that other casino games do. With less vulnerability, fewer controls and typically higher ... Keno and bingo rarely attract the attention of loss prevention personnel that other casino games do. With less vulnerability, fewer controls and typically higher expectations for hold, why should they? This presentation goes beyond policy and procedure to review tactics used by customers, employees and sometimes the house to make sure they win. This is a must-have session for security and regulatory personnel hoping to gain a better understanding of protecting keno and bingo assets. Speakers: Abe Martin, Surveillance Manager, Chinook Winds Casino Resort G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Dataveillance: The New Breed of Casino Surveillance http://www.g2ecast.com/dataveillance/ http://www.g2ecast.com/dataveillance/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:14:03 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1115 Security & Surveillance Icon Through successful integration of third-party systems and the prevalence of analytics in gaming environments, video surveillance systems are evolving into video productivity solutions, which offer a new breed of “dataveillance.” Dataveillance is the convergence of video and third-party content to create a corporate-wide video area network (VAN) that extends productivity and financial returns beyond the surveillance department and across the entire organization. The ability to mine relevant data, tie it to video and present it in a way that allows security personnel to react quickly and appropriately to the most important events is becoming a vital function of well-designed surveillance systems. Learn more about this new technology and how to integrate it into existing networks during this cutting-edge session.

Moderator:,
Joseph McDonald, Chief Security Officer, Switch Communications Group

Speakers:
Jeff Baldi, Director of Systems Sales – Western Region, Aristocrat Technologies Inc.
Bob Cutting, Vice President, Product Management, ObjectVideo
Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L’Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino
John Katnic, Vice President & COO, Synectics Systems

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/dataveillance/feed/ 0 55:51 Through successful integration of third-party systems and the prevalence of analytics in gaming environments, video surveillance systems are evolving into video productivity solutions, which offer ... Through successful integration of third-party systems and the prevalence of analytics in gaming environments, video surveillance systems are evolving into video productivity solutions, which offer a new breed of ldquo;dataveillance.rdquo; Dataveillance is the convergence of video and third-party content to create a corporate-wide video area network (VAN) that extends productivity and financial returns beyond the surveillance department and across the entire organization. The ability to mine relevant data, tie it to video and present it in a way that allows security personnel to react quickly and appropriately to the most important events is becoming a vital function of well-designed surveillance systems. Learn more about this new technology and how to integrate it into existing networks during this cutting-edge session. Moderator:, Joseph McDonald, Chief Security Officer, Switch Communications Group Speakers: Jeff Baldi, Director of Systems Sales - Western Region, Aristocrat Technologies Inc. Bob Cutting, Vice President, Product Management, ObjectVideo Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L'Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino John Katnic, Vice President COO, Synectics Systems G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Arrests on the Casino Floor: Managing Control and Restraint http://www.g2ecast.com/arrests-on-the-casino-floor/ http://www.g2ecast.com/arrests-on-the-casino-floor/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:10:34 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1108 Security & Surveillance Icon This session presents best practices and insight on how to manage difficult arrests on the casino floor. Speakers discuss how to minimize injuries to employees and patrons, minimize liability exposure and deal with the public in these sometimes necessary arrests. Effective methods for avoiding “take downs” and “dog piles” will be offered, and a series of actual video clips of incidents are shown. Case discussions on applicable policies and procedures, training, reporting and liability exposure through trial are also presented.

Moderator:,
Alan Zajic, CSP, Security Consultant, AWZ Consulting Services

Speakers:
Tommy J. Burns, President, CPP, Security Consultant, Burns & Associates, Inc.
Steven Jaffe, Esq., Attorney, Hall Jaffe & Clayton

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/arrests-on-the-casino-floor/feed/ 0 57:16 This session presents best practices and insight on how to manage difficult arrests on the casino floor. Speakers discuss how to minimize injuries to ... This session presents best practices and insight on how to manage difficult arrests on the casino floor. Speakers discuss how to minimize injuries to employees and patrons, minimize liability exposure and deal with the public in these sometimes necessary arrests. Effective methods for avoiding ldquo;take downsrdquo; and ldquo;dog pilesrdquo; will be offered, and a series of actual video clips of incidents are shown. Case discussions on applicable policies and procedures, training, reporting and liability exposure through trial are also presented. Moderator:, Alan Zajic, CSP, Security Consultant, AWZ Consulting Services Speakers: Tommy J. Burns, President, CPP, Security Consultant, Burns Associates, Inc. Steven Jaffe, Esq., Attorney, Hall Jaffe Clayton G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Card Sharks Beware: Perils of a Handheld Game http://www.g2ecast.com/card-sharks-beware/ http://www.g2ecast.com/card-sharks-beware/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:06:53 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1105 Security & Surveillance Icon This session examines the rapidly evolving use of handheld games, including blackjack and carnival games, in casino environments. Attendees examine certain card cheating techniques through live demonstrations showing how peeks, flashes and false deals are perpetrated on the games, and how detection of dealer collusion scams are revealed. This demonstrative session is a must-see for any property contemplating or using handheld games.

Speakers:
Sal Piacente, President, UniverSal Game Protection Development, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/card-sharks-beware/feed/ 0 59:22 This session examines the rapidly evolving use of handheld games, including blackjack and carnival games, in casino environments. Attendees examine certain card cheating techniques through ... This session examines the rapidly evolving use of handheld games, including blackjack and carnival games, in casino environments. Attendees examine certain card cheating techniques through live demonstrations showing how peeks, flashes and false deals are perpetrated on the games, and how detection of dealer collusion scams are revealed. This demonstrative session is a must-see for any property contemplating or using handheld games. Speakers: Sal Piacente, President, UniverSal Game Protection Development, Inc. G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Crime Signals: How to Recognize Behavioral Tells http://www.g2ecast.com/crime-signals/ http://www.g2ecast.com/crime-signals/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:04:14 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1098 Security & Surveillance Icon How do you predict or anticipate a crime? David Givens, author of Crime Signals and a subject matter expert on investigations and interviewing for casino operations, discusses his findings with the audience. This presentation provides insight into the behavior signals that dishonest people display and actual interview techniques that will benefit employee relations, human resources, operations, risk management, surveillance and security directors alike.

Speakers:
Douglas Florence, Sr., CPP, Director, Gaming Sector, NiceVision ~ NICE Systems Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/crime-signals/feed/ 0 67:30 How do you predict or anticipate a crime? David Givens, author of Crime Signals and a subject matter expert on investigations and interviewing for ... How do you predict or anticipate a crime? David Givens, author of Crime Signals and a subject matter expert on investigations and interviewing for casino operations, discusses his findings with the audience. This presentation provides insight into the behavior signals that dishonest people display and actual interview techniques that will benefit employee relations, human resources, operations, risk management, surveillance and security directors alike. Speakers: Douglas Florence, Sr., CPP, Director, Gaming Sector, NiceVision ~ NICE Systems Inc. G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Thinking Outside the Box: Casino Games Protection http://www.g2ecast.com/thinking-outside-the-box/ http://www.g2ecast.com/thinking-outside-the-box/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:01:33 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1095 Security & Surveillance Icon During this interactive training session learn how to think outside the box, rather than consider the obvious, when observing casino play. An internationally renowned expert on cheating techniques and games security sets up specific game situations and scenarios for the attendees to study – live and on video – for an interactive learning experience. The goal of this first-of-its-kind training session is to determine what, if any, casino cheating, advantage play or procedural game violation has occurred.

Speaker:
George Joseph, Founder, Worldwide Casino Consulting

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/thinking-outside-the-box/feed/ 0 61:46 During this interactive training session learn how to think outside the box, rather than consider the obvious, when observing casino play. An internationally renowned expert ... During this interactive training session learn how to think outside the box, rather than consider the obvious, when observing casino play. An internationally renowned expert on cheating techniques and games security sets up specific game situations and scenarios for the attendees to study ndash; live and on video ndash; for an interactive learning experience. The goal of this first-of-its-kind training session is to determine what, if any, casino cheating, advantage play or procedural game violation has occurred. Speaker: George Joseph, Founder, Worldwide Casino Consulting G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No 21st Century Terrorism: Lessons for Hotels, Casinos and Nightclubs http://www.g2ecast.com/21st-century-terrorism/ http://www.g2ecast.com/21st-century-terrorism/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:58:34 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1092 Security & Surveillance Icon Incidents at the Taj Majal in Mumbai, five-star casinos in Egypt, and nightclubs in Bali and Tel Aviv show us that terrorism is not limited to government targets. Large tourist venues are increasingly becoming targets for terrorists. Learn necessary steps and precautions can be taken to reduce a property’s vulnerability to the threat of terrorism, and how do you respond effectively to terrorist incidents. This session examines past terrorist incidents and offer proactive steps security professionals can utilize to mitigate the threat.

Speaker:
Tommy J. Burns, CPP, Security Consultant, Burns & Associates, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/21st-century-terrorism/feed/ 0 53:49 Incidents at the Taj Majal in Mumbai, five-star casinos in Egypt, and nightclubs in Bali and Tel Aviv show us that terrorism is not limited ... Incidents at the Taj Majal in Mumbai, five-star casinos in Egypt, and nightclubs in Bali and Tel Aviv show us that terrorism is not limited to government targets. Large tourist venues are increasingly becoming targets for terrorists. Learn necessary steps and precautions can be taken to reduce a propertyrsquo;s vulnerability to the threat of terrorism, and how do you respond effectively to terrorist incidents. This session examines past terrorist incidents and offer proactive steps security professionals can utilize to mitigate the threat. Speaker: Tommy J. Burns, CPP, Security Consultant, Burns Associates, Inc. G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Scams and Cheats: Current Cheating Methods and Trends http://www.g2ecast.com/scams-and-cheats/ http://www.g2ecast.com/scams-and-cheats/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:56:14 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1089 Security & Surveillance Icon This panel of security and surveillance experts will discuss the current trends in scams and abuses affecting the gaming industry worldwide. Recent arrests, convictions and intelligence on criminal enterprises will be presented, including internal theft by employees in trusted positions. New techniques in advantage play, use of the iPhone, beating Spanish 21 and hole-carding shoe games are just a few of the topics these international gaming experts will cover.

Speakers:
Bill Zender, Gaming Consultant, Last Resort Consulting
Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/scams-and-cheats/feed/ 0 47:23 This panel of security and surveillance experts will discuss the current trends in scams and abuses affecting the gaming industry worldwide. Recent arrests, convictions and ... This panel of security and surveillance experts will discuss the current trends in scams and abuses affecting the gaming industry worldwide. Recent arrests, convictions and intelligence on criminal enterprises will be presented, including internal theft by employees in trusted positions. New techniques in advantage play, use of the iPhone, beating Spanish 21 and hole-carding shoe games are just a few of the topics these international gaming experts will cover. Speakers: Bill Zender, Gaming Consultant, Last Resort Consulting Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Las Vegas G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Cyber Threats: Hacking Slot Systems, Player Tracking and Other Applications http://www.g2ecast.com/cyber-threats/ http://www.g2ecast.com/cyber-threats/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:53:03 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1086 Security & Surveillance IconThe advent of networked slots, player tracking, accounting, lodging and other applications represents a new threat to the security of any casino and hotel. In this session, learn how to stay out in front of the latest techniques to illegally enter these systems and, most importantly, to know when they have been compromised. Experts discuss the hardware and software necessary to perpetrate these crimes.

Speaker:
Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L’Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/cyber-threats/feed/ 0 49:07 The advent of networked slots, player tracking, accounting, lodging and other applications represents a new threat to the security of any casino and hotel. In ... The advent of networked slots, player tracking, accounting, lodging and other applications represents a new threat to the security of any casino and hotel. In this session, learn how to stay out in front of the latest techniques to illegally enter these systems and, most importantly, to know when they have been compromised. Experts discuss the hardware and software necessary to perpetrate these crimes. Speaker: Darrin Hoke, Director of Surveillance, L'Auberge Du Lac Hotel and Casino G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Less than Lethal Weapons: Arming a Security Department http://www.g2ecast.com/less-than-lethal-weapons/ http://www.g2ecast.com/less-than-lethal-weapons/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:50:58 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1084 Security & Surveillance IconAn organization’s decision to provide weapons to its security staff is difficult and often controversial. Providing the security staff with the appropriate tools and training to respond to an incident can be costly, but failing to prepare your staff to respond to such an incident can be devastating. During this session, methodologies appropriate for various gaming environments are discussed, including the types of weapons available, training requirements, statutory requirements and assessments necessary to make an informed decision about the appropriate response capabilities for your property.

Speakers:
Steve Baker, Principal, VTI Associates
Matt Smith, Corporate Director of Security Training, Station Casinos, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/less-than-lethal-weapons/feed/ 0 56:10 An organizationrsquo;s decision to provide weapons to its security staff is difficult and often controversial. Providing the security staff with the appropriate tools and training ... An organizationrsquo;s decision to provide weapons to its security staff is difficult and often controversial. Providing the security staff with the appropriate tools and training to respond to an incident can be costly, but failing to prepare your staff to respond to such an incident can be devastating. During this session, methodologies appropriate for various gaming environments are discussed, including the types of weapons available, training requirements, statutory requirements and assessments necessary to make an informed decision about the appropriate response capabilities for your property. Speakers: Steve Baker, Principal, VTI Associates Matt Smith, Corporate Director of Security Training, Station Casinos, Inc. G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Rampage Shooters and Insider Threats: What Perpetrators Can Teach Us about Casino Security http://www.g2ecast.com/rampage-shooters-and-insider-threats/ http://www.g2ecast.com/rampage-shooters-and-insider-threats/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:47:52 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1081 Security & Surveillance IconDr. Marisa Reddy Randazzo, former chief research psychologist for the U.S. Secret Service, offers security professional in gaming operations lessons learned from rampage shooters, stalkers and malicious insiders. After spending time with these perpetrators in prison and dissecting their attacks, Randazzo and her colleagues have developed a process to assess threats and prevent violence and sabotage. Using case studies and anecdotes from her interviews, she presents practical tips for identifying, evaluating and stopping threats from employees, vendors and clients. Randazzo also discusses counter-surveillance considerations for identifying threats from the outside.

Speaker:
Marisa R. Randazzo, Ph.D., President, Threat Assessment Resources LLC

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/rampage-shooters-and-insider-threats/feed/ 0 54:08 Dr. Marisa Reddy Randazzo, former chief research psychologist for the U.S. Secret Service, offers security professional in gaming operations lessons learned from rampage shooters, stalkers ... Dr. Marisa Reddy Randazzo, former chief research psychologist for the U.S. Secret Service, offers security professional in gaming operations lessons learned from rampage shooters, stalkers and malicious insiders. After spending time with these perpetrators in prison and dissecting their attacks, Randazzo and her colleagues have developed a process to assess threats and prevent violence and sabotage. Using case studies and anecdotes from her interviews, she presents practical tips for identifying, evaluating and stopping threats from employees, vendors and clients. Randazzo also discusses counter-surveillance considerations for identifying threats from the outside. Speaker: Marisa R. Randazzo, Ph.D., President, Threat Assessment Resources LLC G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Slot Machines: New Cheats, Scams and Manipulation http://www.g2ecast.com/slot-machines-new-cheats-scams-and-manipulation/ http://www.g2ecast.com/slot-machines-new-cheats-scams-and-manipulation/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:45:40 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1078 Security & Surveillance IconIn most cases, the slot department generates more revenue in gaming establishments than any other operation. While newer slot technology like Ticket-In-Ticket-Out, ticket redemption and bill breaker kiosks, wireless scanners and slot free play have been created to ease the operation, these technologies also bring with them some serious threats. Come learn about a new breed of cheaters and advantage players who know advanced methods in scamming and slot manipulation.

Speaker:
Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/slot-machines-new-cheats-scams-and-manipulation/feed/ 0 46:11 In most cases, the slot department generates more revenue in gaming establishments than any other operation. While newer slot technology like Ticket-In-Ticket-Out, ticket redemption and ... In most cases, the slot department generates more revenue in gaming establishments than any other operation. While newer slot technology like Ticket-In-Ticket-Out, ticket redemption and bill breaker kiosks, wireless scanners and slot free play have been created to ease the operation, these technologies also bring with them some serious threats. Come learn about a new breed of cheaters and advantage players who know advanced methods in scamming and slot manipulation. Speaker: Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Las Vegas G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Major Incidents: Cohesive Cooperation between Security and Surveillance http://www.g2ecast.com/major-incidents/ http://www.g2ecast.com/major-incidents/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:43:30 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1074 Security & Surveillance IconCasino security and surveillance play a significant role in keeping a casino’s bottom line in check. This presentation looks at how these individual teams can work together to protect assets when loss or potential loss due to a major criminal event occurs. Speakers discuss how to effectively and systematically prepare, take action and perform post-incident activities.

Speakers:
Randy Boynton, Executive Director, Proactive Alliance
Anthony DiSalvatore, VP of Security & Transportation, Red Hawk Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/major-incidents/feed/ 0 63:33 Casino security and surveillance play a significant role in keeping a casinorsquo;s bottom line in check. This presentation looks at how these individual teams can ... Casino security and surveillance play a significant role in keeping a casinorsquo;s bottom line in check. This presentation looks at how these individual teams can work together to protect assets when loss or potential loss due to a major criminal event occurs. Speakers discuss how to effectively and systematically prepare, take action and perform post-incident activities. Speakers: Randy Boynton, Executive Director, Proactive Alliance Anthony DiSalvatore, VP of Security Transportation, Red Hawk Casino G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Managing the Scam Factor: Casino Promotions http://www.g2ecast.com/managing-the-scam-factor/ http://www.g2ecast.com/managing-the-scam-factor/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:40:37 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1071 Security & Surveillance IconGaming properties use a variety of marketing promotions—including guest comps, prizes, bonus points, free slot play and more—to encourage more visits to their casino. This session explains how some casinos are wasting or losing money due to programs that are purposefully mismanaged or attacked by dishonest employees and unscrupulous customers. Presenters discuss the basic components of a promotion protection plan, how to establish a protection committee and what the committee should review on a routine basis.

Moderator:
Derk Boss, CPP, CFE, CSP, Principal, DJ Boss and Associates

Speakers:
Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
John Chuvala, CPP, Associate Professor, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Western Illinois University
Craig Greene, SFounding Partner, McGovern & Greene LLP
Abe Martin, Surveillance Manager, Chinook Winds Casino Resort

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/managing-the-scam-factor/feed/ 0 63:48 Gaming properties use a variety of marketing promotionsmdash;including guest comps, prizes, bonus points, free slot play and moremdash;to encourage more visits to their casino. This ... Gaming properties use a variety of marketing promotionsmdash;including guest comps, prizes, bonus points, free slot play and moremdash;to encourage more visits to their casino. This session explains how some casinos are wasting or losing money due to programs that are purposefully mismanaged or attacked by dishonest employees and unscrupulous customers. Presenters discuss the basic components of a promotion protection plan, how to establish a protection committee and what the committee should review on a routine basis. Moderator: Derk Boss, CPP, CFE, CSP, Principal, DJ Boss and Associates Speakers: Jessie Beaudoin, Senior Director of Surveillance, Hard Rock Hotel Casino Las Vegas John Chuvala, CPP, Associate Professor, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Western Illinois University Craig Greene, SFounding Partner, McGovern Greene LLP Abe Martin, Surveillance Manager, Chinook Winds Casino Resort G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No Soft Count: Theft and Embezzlement in the Count Room http://www.g2ecast.com/soft-count/ http://www.g2ecast.com/soft-count/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:37:32 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=1068 Security & Surveillance IconThe focus of surveillance agents on the soft count process is one of the most critical functions of internal control over revenues. This panel of surveillance experts present typical fraud and embezzlement schemes perpetrated by employees who count the money. Topics including soft count audits, special investigations, uniforms and searches, and motivating surveillance staff to monitor a typically boring process are discussed.

Moderator:
Bob Del Rossi, Tech Art Manager/Gaming Consultant

Speakers:
Steve Bobb, Director of Surveillance, Spirit Mountain Casino
Derk Boss, CPP, CFE, CSP, Principal, DJ Boss and Associates

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/soft-count/feed/ 0 44:34 The focus of surveillance agents on the soft count process is one of the most critical functions of internal control over revenues. This panel of ... The focus of surveillance agents on the soft count process is one of the most critical functions of internal control over revenues. This panel of surveillance experts present typical fraud and embezzlement schemes perpetrated by employees who count the money. Topics including soft count audits, special investigations, uniforms and searches, and motivating surveillance staff to monitor a typically boring process are discussed. Moderator: Bob Del Rossi, Tech Art Manager/Gaming Consultant Speakers: Steve Bobb, Director of Surveillance, Spirit Mountain Casino Derk Boss, CPP, CFE, CSP, Principal, DJ Boss and Associates G2E,2009,Podcasts,,Security,and,Surveillance you@yourdomain.com no No