Casino table games are not effectively being monitored by humans – but they could more effectively be monitored by computers. Instead of relying on a few people to “keep an eye” on everything, computer vision technology would effectively monitor and analyze every table game automatically. The result: increased protection and profits.
That’s the case that I put forward in the new white paper “Seeing is believing: The impact of computer vision on table games”. I believe that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will open up new opportunities for table games, specifically through the use of computer vision technology. Smart cameras will be programmed to not only protect table games more effectively, they will provide valuable business intelligence.
This is not a technical paper. It’s a vision for the future written by a casino guy who has spent over 38 years in the industry, primarily in operations and educational roles focused on surveillance and game protection of casinos. That experience has led me to see that the current way of doing things is outdated and I want to suggest a solution – automated surveillance.
This paper offers insight into current casino practices around the world and takes a peek at computer vision solutions some innovative casinos are currently testing on their gaming floor. Above all else, it’s designed to provoke thought on how things are done in a casino and how they could be done better.
A business case is included for casino executives to consider. It concludes that the ROI of automated surveillance would come primarily from four major benefits that would positively impact the casino’s bottom line:
- determining true player value
- dealer proficiency
- games protection
- game performance analysis
Read the full white paper by Willy Allison here. Also be sure to catch the panel discussion that Willy is moderating, “The Amazing Race to Automated Surveillance,” at the World Game Protection Conference, March 3-5.
