Vangelis Paralis is Vice President of Surveillance at Galaxy Entertainment Group in Macau, where he oversees surveillance operations, technical systems and investigations.With nearly 30 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry across Europe and Asia, Vangelis has held senior surveillance leadership positions at major integrated resorts, including Wynn Macau, before joining Galaxy Entertainment Group in 2021.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in managing large-scale surveillance operations, game protection, investigations and the development of surveillance systems and operational practices. His current focus is on modernizing surveillance operations through technology, data analytics and intelligence-led approaches, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, risk management and closer collaboration across casino operations.

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Panel Discussion: Pros and Cons of AI and Computer Vision in Surveillance
We have the data. We have the knowledge. We have the video. And now we have AI. In this conversation we explore how AI and computer vision could, and is, making a difference to surveillance operational efficiency. AI has the potential to improve games protection effectiveness and the every day running of a surveillance operation, but in these early stages of development what do we need to consider to get the biggest bang for buck.

The panel will discuss the pros and cons of AI-powered surveillance including how do we balance human oversight with high-tech alerts? We ask the panel and audience a critical question: If you had a computer vision “wishlist” what would be the number one thing you’d want that would have the greatest impact for your department and organization?