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Part II: Casino Operations · Surveillance & Security

MICS (Minimum Internal Control Standards)

Operations

The regulatory framework of mandatory internal control procedures that casinos must implement and follow to ensure the integrity of gaming operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. MICS cover all aspects of casino operations including surveillance, cash handling, count procedures, slot machine operations, table games, and accounting. Compliance with MICS is audited by both internal audit departments and gaming regulators.

In practice

Nevada’s MICS are widely referenced as an industry standard; tribal gaming operations follow MICS established under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

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One entry from the Casino Industry Glossary — 1,157 terms written for surveillance, compliance and operations professionals rather than for players. Definitions describe industry usage; where a term carries a regulatory meaning, verify against the instrument that governs your jurisdiction.