Betting on a Sure thing
The eyes are on the gambler�electronic eyes counting their chips as a way of calculating the rewards that casinos will give high rollers in the form of complementary gifts. This automated method of tracking patron transactions in a casino involves the use of a device, called a MP21, which is made by MindPlay, a company based in Bellevue, Wash. The system uses an array of 14 concealed cameras as well as image-recognition software to capture and count bets in the form of chips and the cards dealt to each gambler.
Home e-filers continue to surge, New York Times, March 25, 2004
