Part I: Card Game Cheating · ELECTRONIC AIDS AND HIGH-TECH DEVICES

Infrared Camera Systems

How it works

Infrared camera systems are used to read cards marked with invisible IR-reactive ink. These cameras can be: (a) Hidden in everyday objects and pointed at marked cards; (b) Fixed in the environment (ceiling lamps, clocks, smoke detectors); (c) Built into the poker analyzer system as external scanning cameras. The IR camera captures images of the markings invisible to the human eye and transmits them to a processing unit. The system can read cards from distances ranging from 30cm to over 5 meters depending on the setup. Team-based operations often use ceiling-mounted IR cameras to scan the entire table.

Where it appears

Poker, Baccarat, any game using IR-marked cards

On the record

IR camera technology has advanced significantly. Modern systems can read marked cards from considerable distances and integrate seamlessly with analyzer systems for real-time results.

Published as a detection reference for surveillance, compliance and gaming-operations professionals. Thresholds and tuning are set by the property. Nothing here is instruction — the method is described so it can be recognised.