When it comes to high-stakes play, casinos, and gaming, security seals are essential. These security seals are used to help protect establishments in the gaming and casino industry, ensuring the seamless nature of business. Boasting tamper evident seals of different varieties, American Casting and Manufacturing has you covered.
Gaming regulations in most jurisdictions require that cash drop boxes, slot machine components, table game equipment, and gaming software be sealed to prevent unauthorized access between scheduled collections and audits. Serialized, tamper-evident seals create a documented chain of custody that satisfies gaming commission requirements and supports the financial integrity of every collection event, making it immediately detectable if a cash box was accessed outside of authorized procedure.
The gaming line includes adjustable plastic pull-tight seals, padlock seals, advanced plastic and wire seals, cable seals, and tamper-evident labels in 1 by 2 inch, 1 by 4 inch, 2 by 6 inch, and 3 by 9 inch sizes. Pull-tight and padlock seals are used on cash boxes and equipment hasps, while labels are applied to access panels, controller housings, and gaming software compartments. Most models are available sequentially numbered and barcoded for integration with gaming management systems.
After each cash collection, a new pull-tight or wire reel seal is applied to the drop box hasp and the serial number is recorded in the shift log. When the box reaches the count room, staff verify the number on the seal against the log before breaking it open. Any box arriving with a broken seal or a mismatched serial number triggers an immediate investigation before the count proceeds, which is what makes the serial number log essential and not optional.
Because each seal's serial number is logged at application and verified at opening, any unauthorized access, even if someone attempts to reseal with a different seal, is detectable when the numbers do not match the official record. This makes it significantly harder to access a cash box, remove funds, and reseal it without creating a documentable discrepancy that investigators can trace. The seal log is the accountability trail that makes the entire system work.
The gaming line includes high-residue labels in 1 by 4 inch, 2 by 6 inch, and 3 by 9 inch formats, T.R.A.C. secure labels, and no-residue options. High-residue labels leave a visible void message when tampered with, making them effective on gaming machine panels, bill validator doors, and sealed software compartments. No-residue versions are used on sensitive surfaces where adhesive damage is not acceptable, and all label types are available sequentially numbered.
Yes. Custom sequential numbering and logo printing are available on most seal models. The Writable Plastic Padlock Seal allows staff to write information such as date, shift, and table number directly on the seal body at application, which is useful when a handwritten log is part of casino standard operating procedure. Custom-printed seals with a property name or department code make unauthorized seal substitution immediately apparent to count room staff.
Seals are replaced every time they are broken as part of an authorized access event, after every cash collection, software update, equipment service, or other sanctioned opening. They are never reused. Gaming commissions typically audit seal replacement frequency and serial number continuity as part of their compliance inspections, so maintaining a complete seal log with no gaps in the number sequence is a regulatory requirement and not just best practice.
Minimum order quantities vary by seal type and whether custom printing is required. Standard stock seals are available in smaller quantities for evaluation. Many casino operations order in large volume given the daily seal replacement cycle across a full property, and volume pricing applies. Contact American Casting and Manufacturing at (800) 342-0333 for current minimums, volume pricing, and sample availability.