Some months ago InfoPowa reported on development work by Gaming Partners
International on hi-tech gambling chips with embedded alarm-triggering
tracers. In a sequel to the story this week, GPI has announced that
the final product will be launched next month - probably at the London
ICE show.
The anti-theft measures incorporated into the chips consist of an
RFID-based Electronic Chip Surveillance (ECS) system that uses tags
within the chips, triggering alarms if taken through electronic sensors.
The system combines the benefits of the 125 KHz frequency casino currency
control with increased security protection against theft.
GMI's other RFID products and readers suitable for table management
applications and casino currency controls will likely be showcased
alongside the new electronic chips. Pre-show publicity from the company
highlights a poker table reader with a capability to count up 800
chips and calculate both the total value of the pot and the operator's
commission