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G2E 2009 REVIEW
GLI were showing their splendid collection of tools
which helps manufacturers and distributors gain
jurisdiction approvals with the least cost possible, in
the quickest time. In economic times like these, GLI’s
steps to streamline their processes is most welcome.
GLI Verify is their verification tool so regulators
can verify games or systems on their floor. GLI Access
is a password-protected area in the back end of the
GLI web site for both suppliers and regulators. GLI
Link, though, is arguably their most exciting tool. As
Christie Eickelman explained:
“GLI Link is about global interoperability where, if
they’ve really adopted it quickly. you have a system in one of our labs around the
“The second part of the product line, after world and a device located in another, we can test
Blackjack and Baccarat, is this single deck version of interoperability to see if they communicate with each
the table for Three-Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas other. The supplier then won’t have to cart up the
Hold’Em. It uses the iDeal single deck shuffler. game and ship it to where the system is located. It
“One of the advantages for this platform on the helps get to market faster, means there’s no customs
iTable is dealer training. There are different payouts to deal with, it helps save on costs all over.”
which can be up to 500-1 depending on the game, You’ll be able to read about this in greater depth in
dealing can be a complex job. The iTable, because of a forthcoming issue of Casino International.
the automated payouts at the end of the round, means
there’s no chance for inaccurate player payouts. And Bally’s stand seemed considerably larger than last
of course it’s quicker because of that automation.” year, and like many of the bigger manufacturers,
there was almost too much to see.
The Alpha Elite V32, with its striking 32” HD LCD
touchscreen had a selection of new game titles
available, including Hee Haw, Breeders Cup and
Playboy Girls of Canada. Bally says it will be doubling
the library of games available for this cabinet in 2010,
so it looks like it’s here to stay!
DualVision impressed us last year, and was again on
the stand as part of Bally’s Community-Play range.
Blazing Hot Tournament comes under the same
banner, with video displays above each player station
to encourage watching customers to cheer on the
action.
There were stepper products, to striking Digital
Tower slots, those jaw-dropping Jumbo slot cabinets
Cammegh seem to do great business wherever they and so, so much more – including an appearance by
are; it’s partly due to having great product, of course, the Playboy Playmate of the Year.
but it’s also a lot to do with the sheer enthusiasm of
brothers Richard and Andrew on their stand. Aristocrat’s most striking slot product at this year’s
Andrew told Casino International: “We’ve had a show was, for us, their Jaws license. It’s a great
really, really good show. It’s been fantastic. We’ve combination of colours in the brand, with a striking
never done as much business off the stand in Vegas red/blue contrast, not to mention being one of the
as we’ve done this year. We’ve already booked for next most famous movies in history.
year. There have been a lot of enquiries, a lot of Aristocrat also had ‘rock and roll artist’ Michael
projects to work on. Godard on the stand, with the announcement that he
“There’s been a lot of European traffic coming will be designing some games for the company – that
through at this show, and also new areas of the US could be very, very interesting!
which have opened up to us. That’s effectively a new Under Jamie Odell, Aristocrat
territory for us. is gradually rebuilding itself and
“Back at home, we now have complete control over the company are not afraid to
all aspects of production after investing in lathes and make difficult decisions. A new
other machinery involved in making our wheels’ executive team was appointed in
metal components. It’s given us fantastic control over the summer and the atmosphere
what needs to be a highly precise piece of at G2E was one of optimism for
engineering, and it’s a significant investment. this slot giant. With products like
“It shows our ongoing commitment to making the Jaws and a forward-thinking
best Roulette wheels in the world.” team in charge, the future look
pretty bright for Aristocrat.
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