RFID technology on roulette table
Request
- A list of all licensed land-based casino operators in the UK that have declared or disclosed the use of RFID technology on roulette tables to the Gambling Commission, during inspections or in audit reports from 2015 to the present.
- Copies of any inspection reports, audit findings, or technical documentation submitted by these operators which reference the use of RFID systems for:
- Chip tracking or chip value identification
- Real-time bet mapping
- Data collection related to betting patterns or outcomes
- Any regulatory guidance, technical standards, or disclosure requirements provided by the Gambling Commission to operators regarding the deployment and declaration of RFID systems in live table games, including roulette.
- Details of any investigations, compliance actions, or complaints received by the Gambling Commission regarding undisclosed or suspicious use of RFID technology in land-based roulette tables.
Response
Thank you for your request which has been processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).
In your email you have requested:
- A list of all licensed land-based casino operators in the UK that have declared or disclosed the use of RFID technology on roulette tables to the Gambling Commission, during inspections or in audit reports from 2015 to the present.
- Copies of any inspection reports, audit findings, or technical documentation submitted by these operators which reference the use of RFID systems for:
- Chip tracking or chip value identification
- Real-time bet mapping
- Data collection related to betting patterns or outcomes
- Any regulatory guidance, technical standards, or disclosure requirements provided by the Gambling Commission to operators regarding the deployment and declaration of RFID systems in live table games, including roulette.
- Details of any investigations, compliance actions, or complaints received by the Gambling Commission regarding undisclosed or suspicious use of RFID technology in land-based roulette tables.
The Gambling Commission can confirm that no information is held falling within the scope of your request.
However, the Commission can direct you to the Bingo and casino technical requirements should you wish to review the requirements and/or make suggestions for future improvements to these requirements.
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