RFIDs in casino chips?

January 9, 2004 - Privacy News

British science magazine New Scientist is reporting that casino chips can now be made that contain RFID (radio frequency identification tags). This will allow casinos to prevent counterfeit chips from being used, as well as allowing them to monitor patrons' gambling habits while at the casino.

If this technology can be transferred to bank notes, counterfeiting of money may be preventable, and of course, retailers will be able to track the spending habits of store patrons.

More information is available at <http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=scienceNews&storyID=4089750>.

Last updated January 9, 2004