To hasten the review process, the casino should supply as much information as possible, along with the tape/s to be reviewed.

The following information helps us to gain an insight into the player's modus operandi: -

Personal Information

Name
Nationality
Background - regular, interstate or overseas visitor
Buy-in figure
Is he a rated player?
Is he playing alone or have company?
Is he travelling alone or as part of a group?
Where is he staying? (if not a local player)
Is he drinking alcohol?
Does he play any other casino games?
Does he enter a game mid-shoe?
Does he study the shuffle?
Any other unusual behaviour?

Videotape Details

Time play starts (on tape)
Start and finish time of each shoe
Which box/es is patron playing?
Average minimum and maximum bet size

Camera Angles

The camera angle/s should be close enough to allow a clear view of the cards, all boxes in play and the player's wagers. It is preferred that all footage be recorded to new videotape to ensure the highest possible recording quality.

Sequencing and Tracking Techniques

In order to determine if a player is using sequencing or tracking techniques, the order of the cards as they go into the discard tray must be known. This allows a profile to be built of the shoe – pre-shuffle. A shuffle is then simulated and a correlation between the newly shuffled shoe and the betting pattern of the player is looked for. We also look for a correlation between the theoretical composition of the new shoe and the actual composition of the shoe as it is dealt.

To facilitate this a running sheet of the cards' rank and suit as they go into the discard tray for at least three contiguous shoes should be provided.