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High-speed banknote sorter
Microgaming launch ’MySlot‘
D
e La Rue, the world's largest commercial security printer and cash sorting
company, has unveiled its new DLR7000, high-speed banknote sorter. M
icrogaming (www.microgaming.com), the world’s largest provider of online
gaming software, has launched its revolutionary ‘MySlot’ software which
Newly appointed Managing Director of the Cash Processing Solutions (CPS) allows players to create their own unique slot using personal pictures, colours and
division, Kevin Freeguard, launched the sorter at The Currency Conference in music.
Prague, Czech Republic. The DLR7000 is the latest innovation in a range of Microgaming continue to push the boundaries of gaming with MySlot which is
hardware and software products to offer bulk cash handlers improved the industry’s first personally customised slot game, offering an exciting glimpse
productivity, performance and security in their cash processing centres. into the revolutionary technologies exclusive only to Microgaming operators.
The innovative features and enhancements in the software, note path and MySlot uses the popular 5 reel, 9 pay-line slot game template and enables the
detector suite of the DLR7000 have been specifically developed to meet the player to tailor their very own slot using totally unique components. Whether it’s
exacting needs of all bulk cash handlers. personal snaps of the family, friends or pets, players can utilise their own personal
Freeguard says, “De La Rue has been developing bulk cash handling solutions picture gallery, as well as favourite colours, sounds and music via MP3 download.
for more than 30 years. We strive for innovation and combine this with our MySlot is simple to use and allows players to be imaginative and inventive with
industry knowledge to create solutions that enhance our customers’ business their design, offering them an endless variety of ways to play and infinite reasons
needs. Our range of products and services have been designed to ensure our to keep coming back for more and more fun. The technology offers a completely
customers’ cash centres function in the most efficient and secure method for unique user experience in the casino of their choice, which is guaranteed to thrill
today and tomorrow. That takes real insight. With the DLR7000, bulk cash both players and operators alike.
handlers can be assured of the most efficient and secure solution for their cash Roger Raatgever says: “We are excited to be launching MySlot to the market
processing centres.” and feel incredibly proud to once again be industry leading with innovative
The DLR7000 was created with the customer in mind and, as such, it boasts a gaming. MySlot will offer players a completely different gaming experience which
number of benefits to assist them in achieving their business requirements: has never before been available - allowing them to sit in the designer driving seat
• Inertial corners is an added feature to enhance the repeatability of fitness and be the creator of their own slot destiny.”
testing, thereby ensuring the quality of banknotes being re-introduced back
into the currency cycle
• The feeder has been designed to handle very poor quality notes and has a
4,000 note capacity, upgrading to 6,000 if necessary, making this the best
in class feeder. This innovation will assist in improving overall productivity
• Complete on-site machine configuration, from sort modes to detector
parameters, making this machine customer specific
• Modular design to enable smooth integration with existing infrastructure and
can be configured to enable it to adapt to changing customer needs; thereby
avoiding costly and timely upgrades
• Increased usability of the hardware with an easy to view graphical interface,
supplying a consistent flow of accurate machine activity.
Hollywood Bowl first in UK
T
he Hollywood Bowl in Watford has made history by becoming the first venue
in the United Kingdom to install the complete prize redemption and
IN BRIEF
marketing set-ups on Clena-Flex, Bandai Namco Games’ top earning 100 per cent
skill game.
KICTeam, the industry leader in the manufacture of cleaning cards, and
Eve Oliver, Hollywood Bowl’s electronic leisure machine manager, confirmed:
TransAct Technologies, a global leader in cashless ticket printers for the
“Clena-Flex arrived in the UK with a strong operating pedigree gained in Japan.
gaming and lottery-based industries, have announced the release of the
That pedigree, combined with the important refinements undertaken by Namco to
TransAct Technologies Cashless Ticket Printer Cleaning System designed using
suit domestic player profiles, makes Clena-Flex an extremely important element
Waffletechnology™ to clean the Epic 950
®
and Epic 850
®
Ticket Printer. The
within our broadly based electronic leisure offering. The latest set-ups offer
new Cleaning Card System will enable gaming properties and retail outlets to
strong game play with great prizes, complemented by seasonal music, which
increase efficiency and lower maintenance costs. The Epic 950
®
and Epic 850
®
encourages repeat plays.”
Ticket Printers, a critical component in modern slot machines, can now be
John Brennan, product manager for Bandai Namco Games, explained: “It would
effectively cleaned, easily and quickly, without opening the printer.
have been easy for us to simply site what is Japan’s top performing game here in
“TransAct Technologies has introduced this new Cleaning Card System as
the UK. However we chose to take a
part of an overall preventive maintenance program,” said Jim Stetson,
longer term view, with our
TransAct Senior Vice President, “This product now offers TransAct
development team making strategic
Technologies Epic 950
®
and Epic 850
®
Ticket Printer customers an excellent
refinements to the game in order to
way to clean these devices, helping to increase the products’ longevity and
satisfy the specific requirements of
maintain the quality of the printed ticket. Further, we are pleased to provide
our customers quick and convenient availability on our web store,
the domestic player base. This
www.transactsupplies.com.”
attention to detail has resulted in the
creation of what is recognised as one
M.P. Group - Dedem Automatica was awarded first prize for best coin-op
of the industry’s star performers: an
kiddie ride at the recent IAAPA Trade Show in Orlando (Florida) for its
entertainment skill product which has
innovative ride Marathon Runner. The ride can be found at the ATEI show in
set the standard to which every other
London this month.
prize merchandiser now aspires.”
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