1st Quarter 2012 Vol 15 No. 1

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The Gaming Auditorium

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Welcome to The Gaming Auditorium, a quarterly publication published as a benefit of membership in The IIA's Gaming Audit Group. Feature articles focus on emerging issues within the gaming sector and technical information for conducting industry-specific audits to help gaming auditors stay current. The publication also includes a column focusing on tribal gaming audit issues and industry news. Archived issues are available for reference. If you would like to become a Gaming Audit Group member, click here.

In This Issue

Chairman’s Message
IIA Gaming Audit Group Chairman Phil Popehn discusses predicted growth for the gaming industry in 2012 and what it means for internal auditors and regulatory groups.

Case Study: Fraudulent Hand Pays in Slots
Deficient technology and employee collusion surrounding hand pays by slot attendants contributed to one casino’s loss of more than US $15 million. With help from their internal audit departments, casinos can minimize their risk exposure to similar fraud schemes.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance From Day One: Considerations When Opening a New Property
Management and internal audit must work together to make sure new properties comply with regulations from the start. Internal auditors can help put new properties on the right path by focusing on operational, structural, and financial reporting compliance.

Q&A: The IIA’s 2012 Gaming Conference
The vice chairman of the Gaming Audit Group Board describes how auditors can increase the odds of success by attending this year’s conference and shares highlights of what’s in store for attendees.

Tribal Corner
Arthur Askins, director of internal audit for the Seneca Gaming Authority, shares what he considers to be the most important documents an auditor should review during an audit of retail store operations.

Gaming in the News
Read about recent news in the gaming industry.

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