Casino Cryptology
More about Casino Cryptology:
At Casino Cryptology we provide training and support services designed to reduce risk, detect/deter fraud and improve the overall profitability of any organization. We’ve taken traditional investigations and loss prevention training to the next level by using behavioral and electronic analytics to provide our clients with the knowledge and skills to view the issues that matter most, from a multi-dimensional perspective.
The mission of Casino Cryptology is to create safer, more productive environments by improving knowledge, personal and situational awareness.
Problem solved!
Abe Martin, CFE, CSP
Meet Abe:
Abe Martin is a nationally recognized expert in casino surveillance, security, and regulatory operations with over 27 years of experience specializing in Tribal gaming. He is proud to have been the head of Surveillance at Chinook Winds Casino Resort for 18 years, working directly with the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission, and was Chairman of the Oregon Surveillance Network for over a decade (collectively). Abe has also operated effectively in many other leadership roles in a variety of teams over the years, serving as an executive, trainer, consultant, and confidant to gaming professionals across the US and Canada.
Abe is a Certified Fraud Examiner as well as member of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals board of directors, where he also holds the designation of Certified Surveillance Professional.
A popular speaker at conferences around the country; Abe is best known for his “Casino Cryptology” training series dedicated to analyzing non-verbal indicators of fraud and deception. Audiences enjoy his lively blend of education through science, philosophy, humor…and the occasional wild tangent.
Abe has been a speaker at events ranging from local community outreach to global conferences such as:
• Forest County Potawatomi Surveillance Symposium (Keynote Speaker)
• Global Gaming Expo
• Washington Indian Gaming Association Annual Conference
• [National] Indian Gaming Association Annual Convention and Master Certification
• World Game Protection Conference
• Oregon Surveillance Network Training
• National Tribal Gaming Commissioners/Regulators Annual Conference
• Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association Annual Conference
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-Oregon Chapter Meeting and Conference
• Southern California Surveillance Symposium
• National Indian Gaming Commission Regional Conferences
• International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals Training
In 2015 Abe formed the consulting firm, Casino Cryptology, LLC. Since then, he has been sought after to help gain knowledge and achieve goals in some of the industry’s most forward-thinking teams. The firm’s success and Abe’s insatiable desire for challenge motivated him to commit to consulting full time in 2022.
What we're reading lately...
"Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance" by Derk J. Boss and Alan W. Zajic
The first of two books written by Boss and Zajic highlighting methods for everything from surveillance coverage to investigation and interview techniques for every area of the casino. This book is a critical tool for beginners and constant reference for security/surveillance professionals of all experience levels.
Check out Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance .
"A Simple Man's Psychology" by Marvin Szukalowski
An excellent read for just straight forward, real life insights on leadership and personal growth. As the author guarantees, you'll find yourself in every chapter.
Start your adventure with Marvin at http://www.asimplemanspsychology.com/index.html