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Conditions of Operation for Gambling Establishments > Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) for Cardroom Business Licensees
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The provided legal document content pertains to the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) for Cardroom Business Licensees in California. These standards outline the minimum requirements for operating a gambling establishment, including administration controls and segregation of duties. Cardroom business licensees must meet or exceed these requirements to control their gambling operations. The purposes of the MICS are to ensure accurate record-keeping, income recording, asset and record safeguarding, operational efficiency and integrity, and adherence to policies and procedures. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in disciplinary action. The document also defines different tiers of licensees based on the number of tables they are authorized to operate. Unless specified otherwise, the regulations in this article apply to all cardroom business licensees. This document outlines the requirements for cardroom business licensees in California regarding their policies and procedures. It states that all cardroom business licensees must have written policies and procedures that meet or exceed the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) contained in this article. These policies and procedures must be communicated to employees through new employee orientations and periodic training sessions. Adherence to the policies and procedures is required. Upon request, cardroom business licensees must provide copies of their policies and procedures for review by the California Gambling Control Commission and/or Bureau. Additionally, the document specifies that all forms, books, records, logs, lists, and other documentation required to be maintained by a cardroom business licensee must be recorded in English, in a permanent form or media, and maintained for a minimum of three years. Cardroom business licensees in Tiers II through V must assign the overall responsibility for establishing, reviewing, monitoring, and testing compliance with their MICS policies and procedures to a specific cardroom endorsee licensee or key employee licensee. Compliance tests must be performed at least annually, and the results and efforts to correct any noncompliance must be documented and retained by the cardroom business licensee. This document sets forth the standards for gambling floor operation in gambling establishments. It applies to cardroom business licensees. The document requires that all areas of the gambling establishment where controlled games and gaming activity are conducted must be open to the public, with certain exemptions provided. It prohibits cardroom category licensees from coercing employees or taking adverse actions against them for refusing to play controlled games, except in cases where playing controlled games is part of their job duties. The document also establishes limits on the number of gaming tables that can be operated and requires proper training for designated gambling enterprise employee licensees involved in the sale or redemption of chips. Additionally, for Tiers III through V, the document mandates the presence of at least one cardroom owner type licensee or key employee license on the premises at all times during public opening hours to supervise the gambling operation and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. This document sets forth the minimum internal control standards (MICS) for cardroom business licensees regarding the drop and collection procedures for non-electronic gambling tables in gambling establishments. The policies and procedures for all tiers must meet or exceed the standards outlined in this document. The drop collection fees must be deposited into a secure container known as a ‘drop box’ that is securely attached to the gambling table. Separate drop boxes must be used for jackpot collections. The drop boxes must have locks securing the contents and the attachment to the table, and they must be individually identified and documented. The drop boxes must also have an opening for inserting chips collected for fees. Emergency or temporary drop boxes may be used with appropriate markings. The drop boxes must be stored securely when not in use and the entire drop collection process must be recorded by video surveillance. The drop collection must be performed by at least one licensed or permitted individual. Additional standards are specified for Tiers III through V, including the removal of drop boxes from the table by specific personnel, documentation of individuals performing the drop collection, and video surveillance requirements. Tiers IV and V also require the designation of an employee to monitor the drop box collection process and continuous video surveillance of the drop collection process. This document outlines the requirements and standards for cages in gambling establishments, specifically for cardroom business licensees. The cardroom business licensee must maintain a separate and secure area designated as a cage within the gambling establishment. The cage must be designed and operated to provide convenience for patron transactions while ensuring security and accountability for all monetary transactions. The assigned employees at the cage have various duties, including custody of the cage inventory, receipt and distribution of gambling chips, sale and redemption of chips, check cashing and credit extensions for patrons, and recording patron information for compliance purposes. Access to the cage is limited to on-duty cage personnel and other authorized employees. The document also specifies the need for maintaining a log of cage entry by unauthorized personnel, reconciling cage and cashiers’ banks after each shift, and posting reconciliations to the general ledger. Additional requirements are outlined for Tiers III to V, including the need for someone other than an assigned cage employee or supervisor to reconcile cage and cashiers’ banks for Tiers III to V, and specific standards for secure cage design, video surveillance, and access control for Tiers IV and V. Overall, this document sets the standards and procedures for the operation and functions of cages in cardroom business licensees’ establishments. This document, part of the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) for Cardroom Business Licensees issued by the California Gambling Control Commission, governs the extension of credit, check cashing, and the use of automatic teller machines (ATMs) in gambling establishments. It applies specifically to cardroom business licensees. The document outlines the requirements and procedures for extending credit to patrons, including the establishment of credit limits, verification of patron identity, assessment of creditworthiness, and notification of credit issuance or denial. It also addresses the cashing of checks, including the verification of eligibility, record-keeping, and procedures for handling dishonored checks. Additionally, the document prohibits the cashing of certain types of checks and sets guidelines for the use of ATMs in gambling establishments. No specific penalties are mentioned in the document. This document sets forth the minimum internal control standards (MICS) for cardroom business licensees operating in gambling establishments in California. The document specifically focuses on the surveillance requirements that cardroom business licensees must adhere to. The surveillance system must include video recording and closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring capabilities to record critical activities related to the gambling operations. The system must provide reasonable coverage and clarity of various areas within the establishment, including the gambling operation, payment of player drop fees, collection of drop boxes, cage and cashier activities, gambling equipment storage areas, and entrances and exits. The surveillance system must be checked daily to ensure proper functioning, and any malfunctions must be repaired within 72 hours. The document also outlines specific requirements for digital video recording (DVR) systems, retention of surveillance recordings, access to surveillance rooms and recordings by regulatory authorities, and the display of surveillance notices to patrons. The document further establishes additional surveillance standards for different tiers of cardroom business licensees, including the recording of interior and exterior entrances and exits, dedicated cameras for gambling tables, audio recording in vault or count room areas, coverage of adjoining parking areas, and the presence of surveillance personnel during all hours of operation. Tier V licensees are required to establish a separate surveillance unit and maintain a surveillance activity log. Overall, this document aims to ensure the integrity and security of gambling operations through comprehensive surveillance measures.
Whom does it apply to?
Cardroom business licensees in California
What does it govern?
Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) for Cardroom Business Licensees
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Disciplinary action for non-compliance
Jurisdiction
California