Abstract: A gaming apparatus for execution of table games using playing dice and chips is described, which automatically monitors, records and analyzes all the game proceedings. This gaming apparatus includes a device for automatically detecting the state of movement of playing dice and counting pips on upper-facing sides of the playing dice. This device includes at least one camera, connected with a digital image processor, and a computer with an EDP-program for determining a total number of pips on the upper-facing sides of the dice. It cooperates with devices for automatically detecting the location and amount of the bets placed by transponder chips. The computer with the EDP program also analyses the movements of the dice to determine that they have been played in accordance with the rules of the game, e.g. that they have struck the cushion on the gaming table and have rebounded into the playing area on the gaming table.

Abstract: For professional use in table games of chance with playing cards and gaming chips (jettons), in particular the game of "Black Jack", the to provide invention is to provide an automatically working apparatus which will register and evaluate all phases of the run of the game automatically.