Most states that allow gambling enforce strict regulations and licensing requirements. These regulations allow the gaming industry to retain its integrity and public confidence. Further, regulations enable states to account for gaming revenues, prevent criminal activity, and forestall gambling hazards, such as addiction. Most states strictly regulate non-Native American casinos. Background checks on operators and employees are common.
Regulators look for financial difficulties and criminal activities.
Some states also license vendors that do business with gambling operations to forestall criminal temptations. States may also set the rules for specific games or specify the pay-out odds for gambling devices such as slot machines. Some states perform an oversight role to prevent gambling addiction and other issues. State agencies may run gambling addiction hotlines or treatment programs. Other enforcement bodies may run programs to ensure children are safe when attending gambling facilities with their parents.