Part III: Business & Regulation · Gaming Regulation & Compliance

Regulatory Examination

Compliance

An inspection or investigation conducted by gaming regulators or other government agencies to assess a casino’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Regulatory examinations may be scheduled (routine) or unannounced (surprise), and may focus on specific areas (such as AML compliance, internal controls, or gaming equipment) or cover all aspects of operations. Examiners typically review documentation, test systems, interview staff, observe operations, and may take enforcement action if deficiencies are identified. Casino operations, surveillance, and compliance departments must be prepared for regulatory examinations at all times.

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.