INSTALLATIONS Golden Gate adopts full HD surveillance T
he historic Golden Gate Hotel & Casino has chosen IndigoVision’s High Definition (HD) IP Video technology for a surveillance upgrade, in what is believed to be the first ever casino to install a complete HD
gaming floor. Established in 1906, the casino is not located on ‘the strip’, but rather where Las Vegas originally began, on Fremont Street - well known for the ‘Fremont Street Experience’, which is right outside the 100+ year old casino’s door. “The clarity and detail that the HD cameras will
deliver will transform our surveillance operation,” explained Greg Stevens, Golden Gate’s Co-Owner. “However, one of the main reasons we chose IndigoVision’s solution is the ability to deliver 30fps, 720p high-quality HD video with a guarantee of no lost frames under any circumstances, including low- light conditions, typical on casino floors. The use of HD cameras in covert locations for crisp face shots will also enhance the use of facial recognition software and make it much more viable to thwart known cheats.” The 99-camera system will completely replace the
existing analogue/DVR equipment and be installed in full compliance with the local Gaming Board by IndigoVision’s Authorised Partner and gaming specialist, Southwest Surveillance. As the Gaming Board mandates no-loss recording at 30fps, IndigoVision’s unique video guarantee means that the casino will not need to rely on secondary analogue or standard definition cameras in parallel with the HD cameras for compliance. The use of full-framerate HD surveillance cameras in a gaming environment is compelling. Operators will be able to clearly recognise individual faces and distinguish between card suits and chip values. This will make it easier to identify potential cheats and to resolve disputes quickly, a benefit for both the customer and the casino. “Another advantage of the new system will be the
ability to view live or recorded video remotely, not just on a workstation in another part of the casino, but anywhere in the world. This is a major benefit for me to be able to personally keep an eye on my casino operations 24/7,” added Stevens. “The overall equipment footprint will also be much less with typically a single HD camera replacing 2 analogue cameras and with fewer racks required for the video recorders.” Recording will be achieved using IndigoVision’s
latest standalone NVR-AS 3000 Network Video Recorders (NVRs). Each NVR will be configured with RAID 5 disks and redundant power supplies, creating a resilient and fault tolerant video storage solution. The NVRs will record all 99 camera streams directly from the network at full framerate and provide a minimum 7 day archive for the gaming floor.
I IGT seals the deal with Troia Casino
GT has sealed a deal to install close to 160 games and a number of network systems products at the new Troia Casino located in Portugal. Operated by the Amorim Turismo Group, Troia Casino’s floor will include a majority share of IGT games, including the Company’s M-P Series Roulette Evolution and numerous Premium Product games. In addition, Troia will install the sbX Experience Management System, the IGT Casinolink loyalty program and EZ Pay. “I have pioneered many successful technologies in
Portugal and today I cannot open Troia without sbX and a majority floor share of IGT’s games if I want to stay ahead of the game,” said Dr. Jorge Armindo, Amorim Turismo’s CEO and president of the
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Portuguese Casino Association. Amorim Turismo Group will open the new Troia
Casino in Troia, Portugal, a beautiful tourist destination located near Lisbon. This new resort casino will operate just under 230 machines, with 70 percent of the games from IGT. Troia Casino will boast state-of-the-art games with IGT’s AVP technology. In addition, the casino will install a number of network systems products, including sbX, IGT’s Casinolink and EZ Pay. The sbX Experience Management System provides
Troia Casino with a library of games through the sbX Floor Manager, including more than 180 international game releases with multi-denomination and multi-percentage capabilities.
Organic Roulette hits Malta
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rganic Roulette with 10 player stations in black - blue design was recently
installed in Oracle Casino, the city of Qawra, situated in the fashionable and nightlife district of Bugibba on Malta’s northern coast. The Oracle casino is interconnected with one of the top 4 star hotels in the region, the floor is constantly updated, creating a modern environment with the latest technology. G4 Organic products exceed
the development of electronic gaming machines and are made with great enthusiasm and care for detail. It combines the future and the technological apex of the present. The Organic Roulette is a fully automatic version and in the game players may choose to place bets on a single number and their neighbors or a range of numbers, the colors red or black, dozens, columns and simple bets. They could play on two layouts: table view or wheel view and use normal or fast betting. Players could also switch between showing or non- showing possible winnings. Mr. Patrick Demanuele, General Manager, Oracle Casino, commented: “With the introduction of the Organic Roulette we added a new dimension to the slots park. Electroncek managed to turn a traditional game into a modern masterpiece. “Customers like the modern feel and the betting flexibility, on the other hand as operators we appreciate the added benefits and security offered with the multi- denomination and scheduled betting limits.” Player Information Display – PID is available as standalone, wall-mounted unit or integrated component, offering players a thorough overview of statistical information about the last 200 games played. During the game the PID displays information such as Live video of the centre unit, configurable display of the table name (minimum and maximum table bets) and game result stats.
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