Walker Digital

In 2003, Walker Digital devised an Internet-based surveillance system called U.S. HomeGuard. The basic concept was to hire 1 million work-at-home employees who would log in over the Internet to provide constant surveillance of image feeds from some 47,000 security cameras. These webcams would be installed nationwide at security-sensitive sites including border crossings, water reservoirs, chemical plants, nuclear power generators, airports, etc. Observers would report any suspicious activity to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security within 30 seconds.[3]

The Atlantic reported that Walker Digital invested several million dollars developing a prototype, offering the sell the system to the U.S. government for $1. Estimating that a test would cost $40 million, Walker said he was prepared to raise private funds for this purpose. On the recommendation of then-Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), Walker held numerous meetings with White House and DHS officials but the U.S. declined to go forward with the project.[4]

In 2006, Walker Digital entered into a strategic partnership with International Game Technology (IGT), a manufacturer of slot machines.[5] The first result of the partnership was Guaranteed Play, a method for casino game players to purchase gameplay.[6] Customers receive a fixed number of slot machine spins or blackjack hands, known as a "session" of play, at a discounted price, by paying in advance.

In 2010, Walker Digital sold approximately 100 patents to IGT, concluding the partnership.

In 2009, Walker Digital subsidiary Walker Digital Gaming (now known as Walker Digital Table Systems)[7] introduced the Perfect Pay baccarat table. This system utilizes RFID in an attempt to track baccarat wagers, hand outcomes, payouts and player ratings in real-time, while eliminating losses from dealer mis-pays, counterfeit chips and other problems.[8]