Monday, June 18 | 10:15-11:30 AM
Level: Basic
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Even with thousands of cameras strategically placed throughout a casino, fraudsters will attempt, and sometimes succeed, to cheat the house. In this session, learn how leading Las Vegas anti-fraud teams combat cheating in the casino industry. The session will reveal various cases of casino fraud, the surveillance video of fraud, and discussion of the extent or means the fraudsters will use in hopes of a big win.
You Will Learn How To:
- Assess the high-stakes risks in the casino industry
- Identify how cheaters cheat
- Recognize why policies and procedures are so important
Sharon Tibbits, CFE
Vice President Fraud Control Group, MGM Resorts International
Sharon Tibbits’ career in the casino industry started in 1996 in a small Laughlin casino where she served as Casino Controller. In 2002, she moved to Las Vegas and joined MGM Resorts International family. She held the positions of Casino Controller/Compliance Officer at New York New York Casino and Director of Compliance at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. In 2010 she cofounded the MGM Resorts International Fraud Control Group where she serves as Vice President. Her team is responsible for fraud investigations of employees, patrons, vendors and tenants at 10 Las Vegas and three regional properties.