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Casino Camera Used to Spy on Women

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia – As reported by the Vancouver Sun: "A camera operator at the Royal City Star casino in New Westminster used the facility's extensive system of surveillance cameras to scan female customers and staff, according to a government audit obtained by The Vancouver Sun.

"The report notes that during a review of the casino's surveillance tapes, auditors found 'instances where [the] surveillance operator scanned female patrons and employees and tracked unknown female patrons through the casino for no apparent operational purpose.'

"The audit, conducted by the province's Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, was obtained by The Sun through the Freedom of Information Act.

"Solicitor-General Rich Coleman, whose ministry is responsible for gambling in the province, said Thursday he was troubled by the incident.

"…The surveillance tapes were reviewed by government auditors during a routine inspection on Oct. 3, 2003, about three months after the casino was taken over by Gateway Casinos.

"Gateway president Dave Gadhia said the camera operator in question was disciplined and is no longer employed by the company.

"…B.C. casinos are required to have extensive surveillance camera systems that are constantly monitored to prevent cheating and theft and to keep gambling addicts who have enrolled in the province's self-exclusion program from gambling…"

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