Gaming Arts is in the process of developing an array of new innovations directed to the use of UVC lighting to disinfect and sanitize gaming equipment and associated devices along with similar devices used in many other businesses. The science and engineering behind the products are extremely complex as safety is paramount along with optimal functionality.

Our CardGuard™ playing card disinfecting system, winner of the 2021 GGB “Product of the Year” award for Best Guest Health & Safety Product has undergone extensive field trials and we are pleased to report that the CardGuard™ system has performed flawlessly for many months and now that field trials have ended, we are in the process of further improving the system as Gaming Arts always strives for perfection in all of its products.

The list of gaming machines and gaming equipment addressed in these efforts include but are not limited to UVC disinfecting and sanitization of gaming machines, playing cards, card shufflers, chips and chippers, bill acceptors, magnetic card readers and writers, printers, chip trays, playing card shoes, table games cash drop boxes, dice holding devices, ATMs, kiosks and more. To date, these efforts have resulted in the issuance of a great many patents with many more pending.

No PlayerGuard™ products have been released for use or sale, however, our R&D efforts continue behind the scenes so that when the next pandemic occurs, Gaming Arts will be ready to support the gaming industry, protecting players and staff alike.