A first-time conviction is a category C felony, carrying 1 to 5 years in prison, restitution, and up toR$10,000 in fines. But courts will drop the charges if the defendant can show there was no fraudulent intent.

Most casinos are obliged to have an extensive array of security cameras and recorders which monitor and record all the action in a casino, which can be used to resolve some disputes. Some casinos use facial recognition software to detect known cheats and criminals.