Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: AI favors cheats, ETGs under-supervised

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

Renowned casino cheat says that AI is favoring cheats and that ETGs need closer supervision

Good Morning
Roulette vs. Baccarat, electronic table games and the rise of AI. Retired casino cheat Richard Marcus looks at various vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them, noting that training and education can trump both technology and psychology. Meanwhile, in Macau analysts are expecting a double-digit yearly surge in GGR in February, after a healthy Chinese New Year. Further abroad, in India the government says it's "bullish" on the online gaming sector, but with harsh restrictions to separate real-money games.
The gaming world has lost another of its great figures, John J. English. An exuberant pioneer and highly-regarded professional, his passing leaves an unfillable gap in the industry. The team at AGB is saddened to hear of his passing and extends its condolences.

What you need to know

AI works in the favor of casino cheats, while electronic table games are a lot more vulnerable than operators think, says renowned casino cheat.
JP Morgan anticipates 80 percent y-o-y surge in Macau's February GGR, to $2.36 billion, following strong Chinese New Year casino performance.
India's government is “bullish” about the online gaming sector, notes a top Minister, however strict regulation is expected.

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AGB Intelligence

FACE TO FACE

Baccarat, ETGs and AI vulnerabilities: Richard Marcus

World-renowned (retired) casino cheat Richard Marcus says that Roulette is the most highly-cheated game worldwide, despite Baccarat schemes being popular in Asia. The 25-year-veteran of cheating - who never got charged - also points out the vulnerabilities of electronic table games, and how to mitigate risks, while noting that artificial intelligence currently works more in the favor of casino cheats than those who are trying to catch them.

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