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Welcome back!  We've been on a bit of an extended vacation since our original launch back in 2006.  There have been quite a few developments within the online gambling industry since then and now is as good a time as any for us to pick up where we left off.  Stay tuned, we are working as fast as we can to keep you as informed as possible.

by: InfoPowa

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.