Advances in technology and the digitalization of casino games should have casino operators looking at slot machines and table games as tech assets managed by the information technology (IT) team, rather than appliances on the casino floor. The upgraded technology and innovations have also required an evolution of the role of security teams within the casino-entertainment industry. The result of including this “new” IT infrastructure is a heightened need for increased cybersecurity within gaming.
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime costs to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. At Light & Wonder, a cross-platform gaming and gambling company, we have started to strengthen the relationships with our partner casinos to assist in the transformation of casino security.