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INSTALLATIONS
Casinos Middelkerke and Blankenberge
Atronic provides unique
upgrade to Novomatic Super-V+ Gaminator
mix of games and systems
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to Casinos Austria
asinos Middelkerke and Blankenberge, situated on the Belgian coast and owned
by leading UK operator Grosvenor Casinos, recently undertook a review of the
slot machine estate in both venues and decided it was time to refresh and
expand the mix of product. Simon Beacham, Head of Electronic Gaming for
Grosvenor commented: ‘It’s now almost five and a half years since we first
installed machines in these venues. During that time, the player base and the overall A
TRONIC is installing a comprehensive
package of gaming and systems solutions
to one of Europe‘s leading international
casino companies. Casinos Austria has
awarded ATRONIC the contract to
popularity of machines has grown substantially and they have become a major profit provide the eMILLIONS Wide Area Progressive (WAP)
generator. We felt it was time to undertake a full review of the product mix and both the with 140 Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs), the
layout and number of machines in order to further develop this market. GALAXIS system solution driving
“A small number of additional the WAP, and 24 standalone games.
machines had been added each ATRONIC‘s eMILLIONS WAP will
year since 2004, including 24 replace the WAP currently provided
Novomatic Novo Unity roulette by International Gaming Technologies (IGT).
terminals in August 2007, but we The games and systems are expected to go live at
took the view that our customers all 12 Casinos Austria facilities on September 9th.
would appreciate us providing The eMILLIONS WAP will link 140 e
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and e
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more of the most popular SLANT EGM’s, which will integrate with the GALAXIS
machines.” system. ATRONIC is working closely together with
The review was undertaken in Casinos Austria to tailor the progressive solution to
Q1 2009 by Mark Beattie, their players needs.
Electronic Gaming Development “Casinos Austria‘s primary goal is to create the
Manager for Grosvenor, in co-operation with Johan de Prez, Slots Manager for both sites. The most entertaining and exciting experience for our
analysis clearly demonstrated that both venues needed substantially more video product and players, and we are confident to be able to enhance
that Novomatic Super-V+ Gaminator machines were the most popular in this market. that experience with the introduction of eMILLIONS
With an overall increase of 25% in the number of sited machines (to 230) and new layouts and GALAXIS,“ said Mr. Christian Richter, responsible
in both venues, achieving the May 1st installation deadline demanded close co-operation for Gaming at Casinos Austria.
from all those involved. Marnix Baes and his team at Gaming Support BV, the Belgian The 24 standalone games which are also part of
distributor for Novomatic, put in a great deal of hard work ensuring that all the new this order comprise ATRONIC’s new dual-screen
product was on the floor by 1st May, with minimal disruption to the business. Harmony
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machines with the latest core games
Domi de Wilde, General Manager of both sites commented: “My team and I are really featuring unique and innovative elements.
pleased with the new product – Novomatic games are enormously popular in this market All Casinos Austria venues are already equipped
and the initial feedback from our players has been very favourable.” with ATRONIC’s cashless solution, chip cash.
Gran Madrid specifies
EZ Baccarat in CoD; plus new
MEI CASHFLOW
installations in US
T
he Gran Madrid Casino Group is specifying MEI Cashflow SC
for all slot purchases. Casino management made the decision
to specify MEI after closely measuring the product attributes
such as excellent first-time acceptance rates, utmost security, D
EQ Systems has placed five of its award-winning EZ Baccarat
no commission baccarat with Dragon 7 side bet at Melco
Crown Entertainment’s newest property in Macau, City of
Dreams. City of Dreams opened its doors with three EZ
Baccarat tables in the City of Dreams Casino and two in the
minimal service requirements, no calibration requirements in Hard Rock Casino. City of Dreams operates an estimated 450 tables of
the field and most importantly and the additional amount of money in which 80% are baccarat. These installations come less than two months
the cashbox generated by implementing the MEI CASHFLOW SC83 in after the product’s approval.
the slot machines. “We are very proud that EZ Baccarat was part of the opening
Ms. Diana Cobaleda, Slots Manager, Casino Gran Madrid commented ceremonies at City of Dreams,” stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of
on the recent decision: “We have had absolutely no problems with the DEQ. “EZ Baccarat is now entering the largest single baccarat market in
MEI CASHFLOW SC83. The units are performing excellently. Our the world where there are an estimated 3,000 baccarat tables. We are
technicians are very pleased with the product performance. Previously very excited about the future of this product in Macau as well as other
note acceptors were a timely issue for repairs and rework. We have had markets around the world.”
not a single problem with the MEI CASHFLOW note acceptors, thus Meanwhile, DEQ’s EZ Baccarat has been installed in four new casinos
freeing up technician time. The excellent accept rates of all street-type in British Columbia for a total of 11 new installations and four casinos in
notes means that players can really relate to this product as it functions Missouri for 14 new installations.
like clockwork. This increases player trust and tendency to play more on The Missouri installations include Isle of Capri, Ameristar and Lumière
the machines, increasing turnover”. Ms Cobaleda continues, “We will be Casino. In British Columbia , Starlight Casino, River Rock Casino, View
specifying the MEI CASHFLOW SC83 note acceptor on all future slots Royal Casino and Boulevard Casino have now joined the list of EZ
purchases. We have informed our slots suppliers”. Baccarat customers.
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