STEVE FORTE

President of International Gaming Specialists
Steve Forte is widely recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on casino game protection. With 30 years experience in many facets of the industry and a passion for studying the history of gambling, Steve's depth of knowledge on any game, and how to beat the game is astounding. Steve's client list includes some of the largest casinos in the world, law enforcement agencies and academic institutions. He has consulted on various TV shows and movies (Casino and Rounder's) and produced his own half-hour TV show titled Gambling's Invisible Thieves. Steve's latest book, Casino Game Protection: A Comprehensive Guide, is unquestionably the most comprehensive guide on a casino game protection ever written and a "must have" on every casino executives book shelf.

JEFF L. VOYLES, MA

Adjunct Professor of Gaming Management - UNLV, UMASS
Jeff L. Voyles, MA is an Adjunct Professor of Gaming Management at the University of Las Vegas and a lecturer at the International Gaming Institute - UNLV and the University of Massachusetts. Jeff lectures and conducts seminars on topics ranging from casino game protection, surveillance, homeland security, table game management, gaming regulation and casino math. Recently appointed Divisional Training Manager of Casino Operations at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Jeff is responsible for the training and development of over 1,000 casino employees. Jeff recognizes the need for highly trained professionals in the gaming industry and is passionately committed to establishing a bond between academia and the gaming business. Jeff is currently authoring two gaming books scheduled to be published in 2006.

MICHAEL BARNETT

Founder of Surveillance Technology
Michael Barnett is the founder of Surveillance Technology, an innovative Australian company that consults to major casinos around the world on gaming risk, or more specifically, the risk posed by professional advantage players. A unique individual, Michael has won several millions of dollars in the past investing and managing advantage play operations utilizing concealed computers and covert encrypted communication devices. With one foot in the pit and the other on the gaming floor, Michael believes a gaming risk consultant is only as effective as his knowledge is current. For this reason he makes no excuses for still being actively involved in legal advantage play opportunities.

MICHAEL CRUMP

Slot Protection Consultant/Trainer
Michael Crump, former Senior Technical Slot Trainer for IGT, the world's largest slot manufacturer, has become one of the most sought after slot protection consultant/trainers in the United States. Michael has conducted slot training programs for over 400 casinos around the world and has consulted on numerous prosecution cases involving slot cheating. Combining his technical expertise and previous slot management experience with Boyd Gaming, Michael gives students both a practical and valuable insight into potential threats against slot machines, measures to reduce internal theft, fraud and cheating in the slot department.

TIM BOHR

Surveillance Director Foxwoods Resort Casino
Tim Bohr is the Surveillance Director of the world's largest casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Nestled in the woods of Connecticut and home to over 380 gaming tables and 7,400 slot machines, Foxwoods is one of the premium casino properties. Tim is responsible for leading a Surveillance team that is constantly faced with the unique challenges that come with mere size and continued growth. Taking an innovative approach and using state of art surveillance technology, Tim recently spearheaded the design and construction of a much needed second surveillance monitor room and is currently working on plans for a third.

TIM SCHULTZ

Senior Agent Enforcement Division Nevada Gaming Control Board
Tim Schultz is a Senior Agent in the Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the gaming regulatory body responsible for overseeing the largest gaming jurisdiction in the world. Prior to joining the Nevada Gaming Control Board in 1990, Tim was an agent for the United States Internal Revenue Service. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Senior Agent Schultz has conducted numerous criminal, financial and regulatory investigations during his 15 years of service to the board.

SAL PIACENTE

Game Protection Specialist
Sal Piacente is a native of Brooklyn, NY, and the ultimate student of the game. Sal's interest in card cheating techniques started on the streets at a young age. Over the years, Sal parlayed his skills, passion, and knowledge of the various ways to cheat at all casino games into a successful consulting career. Starting as a Blackjack dealer in Atlantic City, Sal has worked for casinos in various capacities, and spent 5 years as Hyatt Gaming's resident Game Protection Specialist, a position created especially for him. Over the past 20 years, Sal has consulted for over 40 casinos and regulatory bodies around the world and has demonstrated his amazing dexterity on a number of television shows.

OSCAR S. SCHUYLER

Chairman Oneida Gaming Commission
Oscar Schuyler was recently elected Chairman of the Oneida Gaming Commission in Wisconsin. Starting his casino career in 1990. Oscar was promoted to Surveillance Director in 1994. Over the years Oscar has been instrumental in the development of a number of casino educational programs for various learning institutions and was one of the four original founding partners of The International Casino Surveillance Network (ICSN). In 2003, Oscar was asked by NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr, to co-chair the Native American Intelligence Network. He is currently involved with the development and implementation of eagleintel.com, a new innovative digital information sharing network sponsored by the National Indian Gaming Association.

Vice President of Global Marketing, Progressive Gaming International
In June, three major competing casino equipment giants, Progressive Gaming International, IGT and Shuffle Master announced plans to jointly develop a player tracking system for table games. The Intelligent Table System (ITS) is set to integrate three leading product technologies to create the pre-eminent product in table game technology. Tim Richards, Vice President of Global Marketing for Progressive Gaming International, is a member of the management committee overseeing the development of the ITS. Tim has been instrumental in driving the design and architecture of his company's RFID technology table management system, a major component of the ITS.

Director of Surveillance, The Mirage Las Vegas
Ted Whiting has been employed in the Gaming industry since 1989 and has held the position of Director of Surveillance at The Mirage since 2001. Ted created the MGM/Mirage’s Advantage Player Identification training program and designed Surveillance Database, a report writing program that includes a card counting and basic strategy tutorial. He has also written different computer programs in use in several surveillance rooms on the Las Vegas Strip including Baccarat Player Analysis which is used to evaluate high action Baccarat play. Ted also acts as the System Administrator for the persons of interest corporate database and is a member of the MGM Mirage Digital Committee.

Director, Gaming Sector NiceVision
Douglas L. Florence Sr. has over thirty years security related experience, including casino surveillance management, investigations, system integration and consulting. An American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Douglas founded ASIS International Council for Gaming & Wagering Protection, a committee of gaming security executives from all over the globe that provide educational resources to the gaming industry and is now in its tenth year. Douglas has had numerous articles published in gaming and security trade magazines on CCTV recording platforms, electronics, surveillance and security management practices and is frequently sought after as a public speaker/instructor for national professional associations and college-level security courses.

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