In an era where cyber threats are a daily reality, the iGaming industry must evolve its approach to security.

The bright lights bring millions to Vegas hoping an escape to a fantasy world will make dreams come true. But some don't come to gamble for fun. The industry that makes our city tick is constantly under attack by thieves trying to make a quick buck. But the men and women who are the eyes and ears of surveillance and security are learning all the tricks of the trade -- with the newest technology on the market.

Macau casinos have the tightest and most modern security of all the world's gaming venues, said the chief of the Gaming Inspection and Co-ordination Bureau (DICJ) yesterday. Arriving back from a 10 day trip to London, which included informal discussions with European gaming regulators, Manuel Joaquim das Neves said the security in Macau is the best he has ever seen.

Las Vegas Sands’ Venetian Macau opened recently with GPI high security chips on all its 870 tables. Like most of Macau’s casinos, the Venetian chose GPI as its preferred supplier to deliver close to two million chips from the B&G brand. These chips feature exclusive security features such as individual high security holograms, ultraviolet pigments, LaserLock infrared pigments and see-through inserts.

A huge police contingent has been stationed at the Wild Coast Sun Casino after a robbery at the resort over the weekend. Private security has also been stepped up after a gang terrorised staff and patrons during the early hours of Sunday morning. The robbery is one of many incidents that have plagued the well known resort, which attracts thousands of tourists each year. Last year, 20 armed men forced their way into the Wild Coast Sun Casino and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.