Participants will learn how to conduct in-depth financial and
background investigations on gaming suppliers and vendors, principal
individuals, and key employees. Participants will gain knowledge of
financial principles, investigative tools, and investigative
strategies which can be applied immediately to improve investigative
processes.
This seminar is specifically designed for law enforcement, government,
Tribal, and international regulators and staff who are responsible for
supervising and conducting gaming licensing investigations on
individuals and companies. This includes Commissioners, Board Members,
Executive Directors, Licensing and Compliance Managers, Executive
Assistants, auditors, and investigators. Seminar topics include:
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Financial Concepts for non-financial professionals
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Investigation of personal financial and background activity
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Financial and background investigation of gaming companies, suppliers,
and vendors
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Interview techniques and written communication
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Investigation of foreign based individuals and companies
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How to assess risk and design investigative plans to reduce risk
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Investigative trends and issues in casinos today
DAY 1 – FINANCIAL ANALYTICAL TOOLS: Especially beneficial for
professionals not experienced in accounting or finance, the seminar
presents discussion and exercises involving FINANCIAL TERMINOLOGY,
accounting systems, interpreting and analyzing FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
and gathering information from tax returns.
DAYS 2 & 3 – FINANCIAL AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES:
Utilizing a case study approach, the seminar presents techniques for
identifying and analyzing financial and background activity on both
individuals and companies. Through interactive discussions and
exercises, participants analyze actual events which have occurred in
the gaming industry.
INSTRUCTORS
Scott Otterstrom and John Flynn are former Deputy Chiefs with the
Nevada Gaming Control Board. Together, John and Scott bring more than
50 years of experience in conducting and supervising complex financial
and background investigations world-wide. For more than ten 10 years,
Scott and John have instructed investigative seminars at UNLV and for
law enforcement and government organizations.
FAQS
WHO CAN ATTEND THIS EVENT?
Gaming regulators and law enforcement officers with responsibility for
conducting LICENSING AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS - including Board
and Commission members, or other governmental officials, with
regulatory oversight or policy making responsibilities.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
The fee includes all classroom materials and a certificate of
completion from the University of Nevada, LAS VEGAS. A lunch each day
will also be provided. All other expenses, including airfare, ground
transportation, evening meals and incidentals are the responsibility
of the participant.
ARE THERE RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS?
In addition to the large number of hotels located on the LAS VEGAS
Strip, a number of participants choose to stay at nearby off-strip
hotels
[https://www.unlv.edu/sites/default/files/page_files/27/hotels-directions.pdf].
IS TRANSPORTATION OR PARKING AVAILABLE?
We encourage participants to arrive either by taxi, Uber or Lyft.
However, parking passes can be reserved for a limited number of spaces
on the UNLV campus.
WHAT IS THE ATTIRE FOR THE PROGRAM?
The attire is business casual.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
1. In the event a course is canceled, registrants will be notified as
soon as possible and receive a full refund of their registration fee.
The International Center for Gaming Regulation is not responsible for
any travel and related expenses or other expenses incurred by any
participant due to a course cancellation.
2. A service fee of Twenty Percent (20%) will apply to all participant
initiated cancellations received three (3) weeks prior to the event.
3. A service fee of Fifty Percent (50%) will apply to all
participant initiated cancellations received two (2) weeks (14 days or
less) prior to the event. In the event you need to cancel, you may
substitute another person to attend in your place. However, you will
need to inform us in writing no later than two (2) business days prior
to the start of the event.
4. All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing.
Refunds granted for credit card charges will be credited to the
original account charged. No refunds will be given in the event of
“No Shows.” Refunds may take up to 4 weeks for processing.
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
For additional questions, please contact Craig Ferreira, Operations
and Marketing Manager, International Center for Gaming Regulation:
craig.ferreira@unlv.edu or (702) 895-2445.
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UNLV - International Gaming Institute
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