LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or "the Company") today completed the acquisition of Tech Art, the gaming industry's leading supplier of hole-card readers for blackjack.

First announced in October, the acquisition of Tech Art will bring with it their 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. The MAXTime®4H product specifically will help casinos across the world increase play speed and enhance the security of blackjack games.

Scientific Games' Group Chief Executive, Gaming Derik Mooberry 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."