events
with well known machines such as the Admiral Crown Slant and
the Admiral Crown Lounge according to code 4.0 of the German
gaming regulations invited guests to stay. A definite highlight was
the prototype of the new Royal Crown Roulette – a machine that
offers the popular casino game Roulette as well as card and reel
games. Its top quality design was well received by the visitors.
Besides first class catering and excellent service, attractive worlds
of images pleased the eye. Casino motifs had been creatively
arranged in backlit dia boxes. The whole layout of the ‘Grand
Crown Resort’ was topped off by a gorgeous chandelier. Visitors
took the opportunity to extensively test the machines and inquire
about the comprehensive top quality accessories such as com-
fortable seating and innovative illuminated walls and columns,
amongst others. brand new gaming highlights that have been specially designed for
gastronomy locations. Crown staged a unique booth design for the
money changer prototype in great demand diversified gastronomy sector: with curry sausages and draft beer
visitors made themselves comfortable at elevated tables overlooking
The booth’s ‘Cash Corner’ was a separate area dedicated to the various motifs that presented the Admiral Crown Pub and Admiral
cash management solutions of the second Crown branch: Crown Crown Strike machines in standard gastronomy situations.
SYSTEMS. Embedded in the stylish casino atmosphere it presented
new money changer solutions, making them accessible from the The multi-game machine Admiral Crown Pub was especially
rear side, too. designed for gastronomy operations and invites the guest to stay.
Special top games as well as exclusively chromed details and
A special highlight in the ‘Cash Corner’ was the new prototype the latest premium video technology on two 19” monitors, one
– the Crown Flexichange. This slim machine was created by an of which was a touchscreen, make this machine a highlight for
industrial designer to satisfy all the operators’ wishes. Its presenta- every pub. The elegant, slim cabinet with the attractive top light
tion at IMA produced great interest. Jens Möller, Product Manager, offers diversified possibilities of positioning and installation. The
Crown describes the USP of the Crown Flexichange: “This machine machine in elegant casino style is optionally available with or
has the biggest available coin circulation capacity and thus allows without banknote dispenser.
a considerable reduction of the money supply.” Three hoppers for
a maximum of 7,000 coins per hopper guarantee high speed coin The Admiral Crown Strike, too, will soon conquer the gastronomy
handling via the chute or via cup collection. The exchange of bills sector. It is available in a wall mounted version with or without
to coins and vice versa is managed by the Crown banknote man- banknote acceptor or as a stand-alone machine with an integrated
agement system Bill-to-Bill™ – a combined banknote acceptor and banknote acceptor in the base stand safe. With two 19” screens,
dispenser. The Crown Flexichange is optionally available with an state-of-the-art Coolfire™ technology and its three-way surround
EC cash terminal for cashless payment and can be easily inte- system this Crown innovation does not take second place to the
grated into existing network environments. Through its modular popular gaming hall machines. A further highlight is its full com-
design the Crown Flexichange can be individually adapted to cus- patibility with all standard safe stands such as the Twin II.
tomer requirements.
successful appearance
The Crown Casinochange is a money changer for larger sums at
casinos that was also presented at IMA. This machine secures all Ulrich Doppertin, Managing Director, Crown Technologies GmbH,
money supplies within a safe that is only accessible from the rear is proud of the excellent show results: “Our strategy for 2009 is
side. It features a 19” touchscreen user interface, money and ticket to further develop the gastronomy sector. The customer feedback
acceptor, a dispensor for large sums of money and a ticket printer. at IMA proved that with the Admiral Crown Pub and the Admiral
This machine is also available with the proven Bill-to-Bill™ bank- Crown Strike we are on the right track. The interest in our `Admiral
note management system with up to eight coin hoppers – three of Gastro Area’ was immense and I am sure that many visitors have
which in a money cycle – and an additional cash box for all coins acquired a taste for it.”
not in coin recycling. A customer identification can be enabled
via card reader, data-key, barcode scanner or fingerprint reader. Jens Halle, Managing Director, Crown Technologies, adds: “IMA
An optional EC cash functionality as well as video surveillance 2009 proved that we have touched the nerve of the time. We will
are also possible. The Crown Casinochange has a handicapped spare no effort to meet the requirements of our numerous sales
accessible design and is fully accessible for wheelchair users. prospects for changers and gastronomy equipment in the course
of the year. Our new headquarters, which will be completed by
Perfectly staged gastro worlds mid 2009, will help optimize our customer oriented research and
development. Thus we will top this year’s appearance at IMA in
For 2009 Crown focuses on the gastronomy sector. On an extra 2010 – for that you can take my word.” n
booth of 72 sqm, the Admiral Pub area, the company presented
34 novomatic
®
march 2009
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