Part II: Casino Operations · Surveillance & Security

Access Control System

Security Technology

An electronic security system that manages and monitors entry to restricted areas within the casino property using credentials such as key cards, biometric identifiers, or PIN codes. Access control systems record every entry and exit event with a timestamp and user identification, creating an audit trail for investigations. In casinos, access control protects count rooms, vaults, surveillance rooms, IT server rooms, and other sensitive areas.

In practice

Access control systems are integrated with surveillance systems so that door events trigger nearby cameras to record; alarm conditions are automatically displayed on surveillance monitors.

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