TRACER CHIPS

Hi tech improves gambling chip safety

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.

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