Scientific Games Corporation has finalised the acquisition of Tech Art, a leading supplier to the gaming industry of hole-card readers for blackjack.

The acquisition, which was revealed in October, brings to SG Tech Art’s innovative MAXTime 4H product, a combination of a blackjack hole-card reader and a chip tray, as well as the proprietary table games Super Fun 21 and Bet the Bust.

MAXTime 4H will help casinos across the world boost play speed and enhance the security of blackjack games.

Derik Mooberry, SG Group’s chief executive for gaming, said: “We are excited to welcome Tech Art into the Scientific Games family.

“This acquisition is yet another example of our continued investment in solutions that help the company better partner with our casino customers and offer the broadest portfolio of innovative products in the industry.”