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Equipment05 Aug 20265 min read

Meridian Tables launches hybrid baccarat system for high-limit rooms

Meridian Tables — an illustrative supplier in Orvenista's demonstration coverage — has introduced a hybrid baccarat configuration pairing a live dealer position with electronic betting terminals around the table.

By Sofia Renner · Macau · Asia-Pacific

Meridian Tables launches hybrid baccarat system for high-limit rooms
AI-generated editorial illustration produced for Orvenista. It depicts a representative industry setting, not a documentary photograph of a specific venue.
Key points
  • Live dealer retained; wagering and settlement handled electronically.
  • Targeted at high-limit rooms where reporting granularity matters.
  • Reduces manual chip handling without removing the dealer role.
  • Approval requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Atmosphere without the reconciliation burden

Hybrid formats attempt to keep the social character of a live table while removing the reconciliation workload that comes with physical chips. For high-limit rooms, the reporting precision is often the deciding factor.

A private gaming salon configured for high-limit table play.
A private gaming salon configured for high-limit table play. — AI-generated editorial illustration.

Where hybrids fit on the floor

Venues typically deploy hybrid tables as a bridge between the main electronic bank and the traditional pit, giving players a familiar dealer-led experience at a lower staffing ratio.

Electronic table terminals arranged around a central display.
Electronic table terminals arranged around a central display. — AI-generated editorial illustration.
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