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ICE 2012


The buzz is back


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e’ve always been fans of ICE at Casino International, mainly because the layout of the show itself works better than any of the other


international exhibitions. Smaller exhibitors are in amongst the bigger names, there’s a greater sense of equality and of community as a result; it all adds up to more buzz and more excitement. Throw in the absolutely vibrant online gaming community, and you really have an infusion of energy. ICE 2012 was a return to form; it felt busier, the quality was there, and great product greeted visitors.


Abbiati was celebrating the announcement of GLI 25 approval for its Live Roulette Wheel with patented laser technology, as well as approval granted by the Nevada Gaming Board for their chips, plaques and jetons. Plenty there to celebrate, but that’s not the end of the story by any means; the Italian chip and Roulette specialists were also awarded ISO 9001:2008 status, showing they meet ISO quality requirements for their customers. To describe Abbiati as Chip and Roulette specialists perhaps does them a disservice, but that is what they are best known for. However, visitors to their stand would have enjoyed the presentation of a wide range of displays,


TCSJH sees success outside again


Despite not exhibiting within ICE –


excepting an information booth and a rather large Limo Lounge outside one entrance of Earls Court – TCSJOHNHUXLEY enjoyed another successful show, with customers proving again that they are willing to travel to see quality. On show at the Roof Gardens for the very


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including the more traditional LED style, and LCD versions with full animation and wheel analysis. Of the tables on show, notable were the


dedicated poker table, and the attractive bean- shaped Baccarat table; the RFID 13.56 MHz PJM Poker table was also attracting attention, as of course such a table speeds up the deal by calculating rake and wins for the dealer. The company said after the show that they


had a very successful ICE 2012, with enquiries from existing and new clients; many of these were European, but customers from Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas were also present, backing up the exhibition’s truly international claims.


MEI’s portfolio continues to gain traction


around the world, and a recent installation in Italy’s Casino di Campione following a Value Added Trial further cements their reputation. The casino now specifies CASHFLOW SC bill validators in all new slots and refurbishes. Front and centre for the company is the MEI


SC Advance, boasting improved recognition system, faster bill-to-bill speed, expanded memory, comprehensive barcode recognition, and an upgrade to USB 2.0. Perhaps best of all, SC Advance can work with CASHFLOW SC units already installed, as the enhancements


first time was the new Infinity Auto Dealer – a revolutionary utility device that offers continuous, full-automated real time card shuffling and dealing using standard casino playing cards. The Infinity Auto Dealer is a fantastic new opportunity for casino operators to dramatically enhance the performance of their electronic gaming terminals through card games such as Blackjack or Baccarat. With fresh developments for 2012, Supernova Table Bonus System was creating a stir. The floor wide progressive and game bonusing


Gaming is in a state of recovery – well, that’s certainly what visitors to ICE 2012 left thinking. If exhibitions are a guide to the health of an industry, ours is looking good


are all in the acceptor head, so it’s win-win for customers.


Another notable product on show in London


was the EASITRAX Soft Count, n integrated software-hardware solution that extends the security and acceptance found with CASHFLOW SC and SC Advance to the soft count room. It allows quick and easy access to information on what’s in the cash box without the insecurity of requiring staff to open the box; it can tell soft count staff what is in the box, acceptance rates, and much, much more.


The star of the show for Hess was the Scorpion 411 Casino System, a standalone multifunction machine, designed for 24-hour operation that breaks bank notes for change, accepts, loads and issues player cards, accepts and prints out tickets and much more. With a 300-card capacity, can operate in multiple languages, and is even usable remotely, so stock can be managed and information analysed in real time from the back office!


Alfastreet had a real surprise on their stand – a boat. Well, a model of a boat, but the concept is real, as the company have diversified into marine. Albert Radman explained: “It’s an electric boat with solar panels, the Energy 18. It’s a 5.4m-long boat with either a 2kW or 4kW


system can now be used on all live table games, linking them all together. The system drives increased revenues by adding higher levels of player excitement and loyalty to all live table games including Roulette. Another exciting release was the new Tablet Roulette system, a server based solution that offers tablet gaming in a live environment. The system lets players roam the gaming floor and continuously enjoy live Roulette in what have previously been non-gaming areas.


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