Which security practice helps protect gaming chips from theft or substitution?

• A. Unique denominations, tamper-evident seals, and reconciliation with cash counts
• B. Random color-coding without tracking
• C. Storing chips in public areas
• D. Replacing physical chips with digital tokens

Answer: (A)

Protecting gaming chips from theft or substitution hinges on using physical controls that create traceability and deter tampering. Unique denominations let staff and players verify a chip’s value at a glance, making misplacements or counterfeit chips easier to detect. Tamper-evident seals provide a clear signal if a container or rack has been opened or swapped, so any attempt to substitute chips becomes noticeable quickly. Reconciliation with cash counts links the chip inventory to the actual cash handling, so discrepancies reveal potential theft or misallocation and prompt investigation. Together, these measures establish a reliable chain of custody for chips. The other options don’t offer the same level of accountability: color-coding without tracking lacks traceability; storing chips in public areas increases risk; and replacing physical chips with digital tokens shifts the risk rather than eliminating it and may not address the need for physical control.