Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: RFID tables could cause punters to shy away

Tuesday 2nd of April 2024

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Good Morning. Technology and privacy. The trade-off between the two has been highly debated as tech has become intrinsic in our lives. And the implementation of RFID tables at casinos, particularly in Macau, is causing some analysts concern over how much the efficiency gains will be offset by player reticence to lose their anonymity. Meanwhile, in South Korea, Shin Hwa World has reported a strong decline in revenue in FY23, while also posting higher losses, hoping for improvements this year.

What you need to know

While RFID tables offer benefits, such as improved security and efficiency, concerns over privacy could offset these advantages: gaming expert.
Shin Hwa World reports a significant revenue decline in 2023 and increased losses, aiming for better real estate income this year.

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AGB Intelligence

TECHNOLOGY

Macau labor, RFID tables, punters, Privacy

Punters could shy away from RFID tables due to privacy

The implementation of RFID tables could cause certain punters to shy away from the high-tech gaming tables, over concerns of losing their anonymity. Gaming expert Ben Lee says those concerns could offset the potential gains in efficiency, making it difficult to judge the impact on gaming revenue. Analysts at Morningstar also voiced their concerns over more clients being tracked using the new technology.

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