Conference: March 30 – April 2, 2026
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2025 Schedule

Drug Abuse/Trafficking Prevention Strategies

Apr 03, 2025
Aisle 108
Chairman's Lounge

Illicit drug use and drug trafficking present a danger to the safety of casino patrons and staff. This presentation will discuss strategies casino security, surveillance, and gaming regulators are implementing to keep illicit drug use and drug trafficking out of casinos and resources implemented assist those accidentally exposed or experiencing an overdose from fentanyl, one of the most dangerous drugs of abuse. 

Panel: Dave Vialpando, Executive Director, Pala Gaming Commission, George Jenkot, VP Security & Surveillance, Firekeepers Casino, Amber Coker, Surveillance Manager, Cherokee Nation

Moderators
Dave Vialpando
Dave Vialpando
Speakers
Dave Vialpando
Dave Vialpando
George Jenkot
George Jenkot, VP of Security & Surveillance - Firekeepers Casino Hotel
Amber Coker
Amber Coker, Surveillance Manager - Cherokee Nation Entertainment