RFID Poker Table

An RFID poker table embeds chip-reading antennas below the felt, so every chip that moves across the betting area is identified and logged as the hand is played. Macaumr builds RFID poker tables for Texas Hold’em alongside RFID gaming tables for Baccarat, Blackjack, Niu Niu and Dragon Tiger, using one chip-tracking layer across every game type on the floor.

As of 2026, Macaumr RFID tables read chips at 13.56 MHz HF on the ISO 15693 protocol, the same standard used by the Macaumr cage RFID reader board and the portable handheld terminal. Readers handle up to 200 chips per second in a multi-stack and complete a betting-zone scan in under a second, and data leaves the table over USB or RS-232 to the display system or pit management server. Because every game type writes to the same chip identifiers, poker-table data, Baccarat-table data and cage counts reconcile against one record instead of separate systems, and logs land in the SiM Cage management system.

What does an RFID poker table track?

Antennas sit under the felt and cover the betting zones, reading the chips placed there. The table reports which denominations are in play, how many chips are in each zone, and where they moved between rounds. That record supports the three things operators ask for most: live wager visibility for supervisors, a per-round log for regulatory review, and evidence when a large hand is disputed after the fact.

What the table does not do matters just as much. The chip carries an identifier, not a balance. The system tracks chip identity and movement, while bets, payouts and win/loss are calculated by the management software that consumes the feed. That separation is why the data holds up in an audit: the table reports what physically happened, and the software applies the game rules on top.

Which RFID poker table configurations does Macaumr build?

Tables are built to order, so the base specification is confirmed per project rather than taken from a fixed catalogue. The standard reference build is a wood-body table measuring approximately 2200 x 1100 x 780 mm and weighing around 120 kg, running on AC 110-220V / 50-60Hz, with a data output over USB or RS-232 to the display system or pit management server.

• Seating: 7-seat or 9-seat builds are standard, and Texas Hold’em layouts are taken up to ten player positions with a dealer station and a community-card area.
• Reading layer: under-felt antenna arrays are positioned to cover the betting zones, from the player positions to the community-card and dealer areas.
• Frequency and protocol: 13.56 MHz HF, ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 chip protocols. Frequency is matched to the reader hardware and management software before the order is confirmed, and cross-frequency compatibility is never assumed.
• Layout details: felt colour and material, chip-tray layout, betting-box count, dealer station and branding are all specified per project.
• Warranty: RFID hardware carries a 2-year warranty.

For operators who need verification away from the table, the Portable Casino RFID Chips Anti-Counterfeit Handheld Terminal reads chip identifiers at chip banks and cage windows, so the same identifiers can be checked without bringing the chips to a fixed reader.

Which games can share the same RFID chip system?

The chip-tracking layer is game-independent; what changes is the table configuration built around it. Texas Hold’em tables use up to ten player positions with a dealer station and community-card area. Baccarat tables run longer to carry the full Banker, Player and Tie layout. Niu Niu tables prioritise clear positioning across the boxes. Dragon Tiger tables are built compact around two positions.

Because a single chip standard is used across all of them, a floor can mix game types without running separate inventories. One chip set, one reader standard and one reconciliation record cover the whole floor, which is what keeps cage counts and table data aligned as the game mix changes.

How does an RFID poker table connect to the cage and management system?

The table is one layer in a three-part stack: the antenna array and reader electronics under the felt, the table host that aggregates chip events per betting zone, and the management software that receives the feed. Data leaves the table over USB or RS-232 to the display system or pit management server, and the software layer applies the game rules and produces the reporting.

The practical consequence is reconciliation. A chip read at the table carries the same identifier as the same chip read on the cage RFID chips reader board, so table counts and cage counts are checked against one record rather than two independent ones. Hand data, fills and credits, and cage movement all resolve to the same identity, which shortens end-of-shift reconciliation and gives supervisors a single source when a discrepancy appears.

What should you confirm before ordering an RFID poker table?

Four things decide whether a project runs smoothly. First, the reader hardware and protocol already on your floor; Macaumr tables are supplied for 13.56 MHz, ISO 15693 environments, and mismatched hardware is the most common cause of a failed pilot. Second, the table configuration: game type, player positions, table length and shape, felt, chip tray layout and dealer station. Third, the chip mix the table has to read, including denominations, materials and whether existing chips carry compatible inlays. Fourth, the software path, meaning which display and pit management systems the table feed has to reach and over which interface.

Operators who already run compatible chip hardware can upgrade the reading layer without replacing the whole floor. Where chips are older or mixed, the practical route is a pilot on one table with a matched chip set, so that read rates and reconciliation are verified against real play before a wider rollout.

Can RFID poker tables be customized for OEM projects?

Yes. Tables are produced to order rather than from a fixed catalogue, so length, shape, felt colour and material, chip tray layout, betting-box count, dealer station and branding are all specified per project. Distributors can order under their own brand as part of an OEM or ODM programme, and a table can be matched to a layout, display and chip package for a full floor refresh. There is no fixed minimum order quantity; the minimum depends on configuration and is confirmed with the quotation.

What proof does Macaumr offer to casino operators?

Verification is independent and citable rather than self-declared. An onsite assessment was carried out by Intertek on 16 January 2026 under the Alibaba Verified Supplier programme, certificate 483021414_T, valid to 14 January 2027. A factory audit was carried out by SGS-CSTC, which re-audited the Panyu facility on 5 September 2024 under report QIP-ASR2411238; the audited product scope explicitly includes casino tables, gambling tables and RFID casino chips.

Macaumr has manufactured gaming equipment in Guangzhou Panyu since 2013, and holds utility patents covering RFID chip encapsulation, table sensor arrays and roadmap display algorithms. RFID tables have been delivered to City of Dreams Macau (2019), Solaire Manila (2021), Crown Melbourne (2022) and Tigre de Cristal, Primorsky Krai. RFID hardware is covered by a 2-year warranty, and compatibility is confirmed against the reader hardware in use before a quotation is issued.

How do you request a quote for an RFID poker table?

Send the floor plan, game mix, table dimensions and chip requirements, and include the reader hardware you intend to use so compatibility is checked before the quotation is issued. Reach the team on WhatsApp at +853 63403801, by email at [email protected], or through the contact page. Photographs and a layout sketch are usually enough to confirm the configuration and give a firm price.

Operators comparing table-tracking options can also read the guide to RFID chip-tracking technology before the project starts, and see the RFID poker chips that pair with these tables.

Frequently asked questions about RFID poker tables

How fast does a Macaumr RFID poker table read chips?

Readers handle up to 200 chips per second in a multi-stack, and a single betting zone completes its scan in under a second. Read performance depends on chip inlay quality, stack height and antenna coverage, which is why a sample set is tested in the pit before a full order.

Which chip frequencies and protocols does the table support?

13.56 MHz HF on ISO 15693 and ISO 14443. Frequency must match the reader hardware and management software already in use, so the reader standard on your floor is confirmed before the table specification is fixed.

Can an RFID poker table be retrofitted to an existing table?

Retrofit is possible where the table body can accept the antenna layer and the existing chip set is compatible. In practice operators either upgrade the reading layer on an existing table or move to a purpose-built RFID table, and the choice is settled once the chip inlays and reader standard have been checked.

What happens if a reader goes offline during play?

The table is designed to keep the game running. If the reading layer is unavailable, the table continues as a normal table and play is not interrupted, while the outage is recorded so the affected period can be reconciled manually rather than left as an unexplained gap.

What is the minimum order quantity for an RFID poker table?

There is no fixed minimum. Tables are built to order, so the minimum depends on the configuration, the chip set and the layout work involved, and is confirmed in the quotation.

What is the production lead time?

Lead time depends on configuration, chip encoding and quantity, and is confirmed in the quotation alongside sample and production milestones. Operators planning a floor refresh should allow for artwork approval on the chip set in parallel with table production.