How are gaming chips typically secured to prevent theft or substitution?

• A. Color and size differentiation only
• B. Biometric-chipped chips with blockchain ledger
• C. Unique denominations, tamper-evident seals, and reconciliation with cash counts
• D. NPC passes and ticketing

Answer: (C)

The best approach combines preventive controls with a solid audit trail: unique denominations, tamper-evident seals, and regular reconciliation with cash counts. Having chips clearly defined by their value (denominations) makes it easy to spot mismatches between what should be in play and what’s in the cash cage or on the table, so swapping one chip for another of a different value becomes detectable. Tamper-evident seals protect the integrity of chip shipments, storage, and handling—if a seal is broken or shows signs of tampering, it flags possible theft or substitution before any chips are moved or counted. Regular reconciliation with cash counts ties everything together: the physical chips on the floor must match the recorded cash and chip tallies, so discrepancies are identified promptly and investigated.

Color or size differences alone don’t stop substitution or theft, since chips can be swapped or recreated to match the appearance. Biometric-chipped chips with a blockchain ledger sounds technologically advanced but isn’t a standard, reliable security method for preventing physical theft or substitution on a casino floor. NPC passes and ticketing don’t address chip security directly.