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RFID Gaming Chips and Readers

CHIP READERS
In order to implement the use of the Safechip™, Smartchip™, or Chipsoft™ in a gaming room, GPI SAS has developed various readers. The different reader types are for different uses, but all GPI SAS readers will collect information and send data to the dealer, pit boss, inspector, cashier and general management.

CAGE READER (Click to view)

A cage reader offers vast advantages for the cashier and top management combined with the adequate software which is not provided by GPI® USA.

ADVANTAGES

  • Gives cashiers an easy and efficient tool to eliminate human errors from the chip flow and cash flow control at the cage.
  • Gives management the necessary information base to keep track of cage transactions on a ongoing basis as well as historical basis.
  • Allows automatic and highly reliable filtering of incoming chips to identify counterfeited chips or invalidated chips.
  • Allows entering additional data (such as client’s name) into the memory of several chips simultaneously in a few seconds.
  • Easy to install and to integrate into the existing casino information system with no reduction of cashier’s efficiency.

The cage reader unit is made out of a large antenna which is embedded and hidden in the cash counter, connected to GPI® USA’s CRU (Common Reading Unit). A regular desktop computer, which is not provided, linked with the casino information and accounting system will process the information. Any RFID value chips, plaques or jetons can be placed on the antenna at random or in a stack of 20 and they will be read simultaneously. When the chips are placed on the cage reader, additional information can be entered in the chip’s memory via the cashier’s keyboard such as player’s name and validation date.

CHIP BANK READER (Click to view)

A chip bank reader is a valuable tool for personnel in the back office, at the pit boss desk, or at the cage.

ADVANTAGES

  • Automatic authentication of 100 - 200 - 300 chips trays.
  • Automatic accounting of chip inventory and of credits and fills.
  • Elimination of human errors.
  • Time saving, high speed reading (100 chips identified and accounted for in less than 7 seconds).
  • Part of full-fledge table operation control systems.
  • Secure and timely information available at any time on or off premises.

Chip bank readers are customized to scan all the chips in various plastic or wooden chip tray sizes from 100 to 300 chips or jetons. The tray is placed in the reader where a trigger is pulled and in less than 15 seconds all the chips are identified.

Each chip is read, authenticated and accounted for. Accurate inventory control reports can be printed, all fills and credits will be recorded and double checked, and all trays coming in or out of the vault will be recorded live.

BLACKJACK FLOAT TRAY READER (Click to view)

The Blackjack float tray developed by GPI® SAS gives managers the ability to do a chip float inventory in less than a minute. At opening, closing or at any time of the day, the exact float on any size Blackjack table can be computed. It is also a valuable tool for estimating the win/loss records of each table.

ADVANTAGES

  • Allows automatic and very accurate accounting of chips.
  • Gives management the exact value of the chip float online.
  • Eliminates the count by the pit boss.
  • Allows the pit boss to focus on other tasks.
  • Supplies reliable online information.
  • Checks automatically the fills and credits.

The Blackjack float tray is made out of plastic or resin and will fit up to 600 chips. The antenna is set under the chip float on every other chip row. The tray cover is lockable. The CRU and its power supply can be installed anywhere under the table that avoids interference from any metallic elements within 30 inches surrounding the antenna.

ROULETTE FLOAT TRAY READER (Click to view)

The Roulette float tray developed by GPI® SAS gives the manager the ability to do a chip float inventory in less than a minute. At opening, closing or any time of the day, the exact float on any Roulette table can be computed. It is also a great tool for estimating the win/loss records of each table.

ADVANTAGES

  • Allows automatic and very accurate accounting of chips.
  • Gives management the exact value of the chip float online.
  • Eliminates the count by the pit boss.
  • Allows the pit boss to focus on other tasks.
  • Supplies reliable online information.
  • Checks automatically the fills and credits.

The Roulette float tray is made out of plastic and is built into the table. The antennas are set under and over the chip float. The tray is lockable but not moveable. Up to 600 chips and plaques will fit in this tray. The CRU and its power supply can be installed anywhere under the table that avoids any interference from metallic elements within 30 inches surrounding the antenna.

TABLE TOP AUTHENTICATOR (Click to view)

The GPI® SAS table top authenticator reads from one chip up to 3 stacks of 20 chips. It scans, identifies and accounts for all the chips placed on the scanning area. It is compatible with all intelligent chips manufactured by GPI® USA.

ADVANTAGES

  • Allows the dealer to identify and check chips at the table.
  • Helps the dealer and/or the inspector to check payments.
  • Gives the pit boss live online information on the chip flow.
  • Secures and speeds up payments.

A very small, extra thin antenna is placed under the layout next to the dealer. A special marking on the layout indicates the antenna. The antenna is connected to the authenticator unit by one small cable hidden under the layout as well. The chips placed on the scanning area are read instantly. A display will show the dealer/inspector the total amount of the chips read.

TIP BOX READER (Click to view)

A tip box on all table games can be converted into a tip box reader when a reader is placed between the table and the box. It will read and account for all chips entered by the dealer into the slot.

ADVANTAGES

  • Accounts automatically for the number and value of all tips paid with valid intelligent chips.
  • Eliminates tip counting after working hours or after table closings.
  • Keeps track of the tips online.
  • Gives reliable information to employees and management.

A small antenna is mounted in a standard box above the metallic tip box and under the slot frame. The CRU and its power supply are concealed under the table. A regular desktop computer, which is not provided, can be used to process the information and to link with the casino information and accounting system.

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