Part II: Casino Operations · Surveillance & Security

Timestamp

Investigation

A digital overlay embedded in surveillance video recordings that displays the date and time of the footage with precision (typically to the second). Timestamps are essential for establishing the chronology of events in investigations, coordinating multi-camera reviews, and meeting regulatory requirements for recorded evidence. All casino surveillance recordings must include synchronized timestamps across all cameras to ensure accurate event reconstruction.

In practice

Time synchronization across all surveillance cameras is critical; many jurisdictions require periodic verification that camera timestamps match the official time source. Inaccurate timestamps can compromise the evidentiary value of surveillance footage.

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.