Abstract: A gaming-table device (T) comprising: a gaming table that defines a playing zone (ZT3, ZNT1) that is fitted with a detection and identification system (SDT1, SDNT1) for identifying and detecting items; a computer (12) that is provided with software that is capable of retrieving and analyzing detection information that is sent by the item detection and identification system (SDT1, SDNT1); chips that are placed on an identified playing zone, so that the detection system (SDT1, SDNT1) generates detection information that is sent to the computer (12) so as to be analyzed thereby; and software that generates action information as a result of analyzing detection information, the action information being sent to an identified playing zone (ZT3, ZNT1) so as to activate a specific function that can be used by a player.