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IGE PREVIEW
Shuffle Master’s i-Table:
a touch of genius
Arguably the most impressive product on show at the recent Global
Gaming Exhibition in Las Vegas, now the international markets will be able
to experience the outstanding i-Table
G
2E boasted a large amount of solid Features & Benefits:
product, a reasonable proportion of Productivity
which will enrich casinos worldwide and • Increased hands per hour estimates at 30% or
make it on to general sale. But the gear better
that impressed Casino International • No check changing required
most at the exhibition was Shuffle Master’s smart,
sexy i-Table. Read on… Security
Shuffle Master's newest Electronic Table System, • No dealer errors in pays and takes
the i-Table combines a variety of patented products • Reduced chip theft
to create an exciting new table game experience for • No capping or pinching bets
players and casinos. Utilizing six touch-screen player • No rail theft
stations embedded in a standard size blackjack table, • Reduces card manipulation cheating
the i-Table combines an intuitive electronic betting • Prevents dealer/player collusion
interface with a live dealer who deals the selected
game from the appropriate Shuffle Master Utility Operating Savings
Product (i.e. i-Shoe intelligent card reading shoe for • Less pit supervision required
games like Blackjack and Baccarat, or the i-Deal • Less dealer training required
specialty shuffler that includes card recognition). • Less chip handling
By automating the betting process, the i-Table • Fewer pit clerks required
dramatically increases live table game security, • Fewer fills and automatic refill notifications
accuracy and speed, resulting in an estimated 30%
increase in rounds per hour while eliminating errors. Increased handle
Further, its integrated card and bet recognition • Multiple sidebets available
functionality instantaneously records a variety of • Computer-generated real-time prop bets available
crucial table game data points including actual
win/loss and handle per player while providing Versatility
accurate player ratings and skill analysis. Finally, the • Allows changing pit configuration
i-Table platform provides casinos with an • Tournament mode
unprecedented level of game versatility: its integrated • Table top surface works with existing table bases
software and hardware configuration makes it easy to
switch between popular shoe-dealt games like Player profiling
blackjack and baccarat or specialty games like Three • Actual win/loss and handle per player
Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold’em as player • Accurate player ratings
demand dictates. • Accurate player skill analysis
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