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Land-based COMPONENTS Advantech-Innocore


DPX-S430 www.advantech-innocore.com


Advantech-Innocore has announced the upcoming global launch of the latest addition to the DPX-S- series, the DPX-S430 in line with AMD first official launch date. Craig Stapleton, product director commented: “Being first to market with this next generation Fusion chipset was Advantech- Innocore’s goal and this should be realized as samples will be available as soon as AMD allows product using this latest technology to be released to the market.”


Based on the remarkable new AMD embedded platform (next generation ‘Fusion’) the DPX-S430 is a complete industrial computer platform for gaming applications. As with all DPX products, a full feature set of I/O, COMs and security designed specifically for gaming devices is included on the DPX-S430.


Land-based CASH HANDLING JCM Global


DDS SYSTEM www.jcmglobal.com


JCM Global showed the world’s first server-based currency transaction validation system for casino applications at ELA 2012 in Mexico. JCM Global’s proprietary DDS system is known to Mexican operator and players as “PlayCash.“ JCM Global is the only company to have developed a legal bill validation system for the Mexican marketplace, and it is important for us that operators and regulators alike know that there is a tested, proven, and workable bill validation solution that operates in conformance of the law,” said JCM Global VP of Global Sales Mark Henderson.


JCM Global first introduced the DDS/PlayCash system in 2010, and the company has had tremendous success with the product across the country with both players and operators. Players love the DDS/PlayCash system because it provides the convenience of staying at the slot machine to add funds to your account, which increases play time and allows discrete wagering. Operators love it because it increases play time on the machine, increases revenue per day, more efficient use of resources, greater on property security and finally, it enhances the player’s experience. Through JCM Global’s patented process, DDS/PlayCash speaks directly to the casino system’s back-end server, conforming to all Mexican regulations. Since joining the Asociación de Permisionarios y Proveedores de Juegos y Sorteos, A.C, JCM Global has formed an alliance with most major gaming equipment and service providers as the Mexico Gaming Laws go into effect this year.


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It is in the area of integrated (chipset) graphics that the new product excels. The advanced AMD GPU provides high performance graphics for multiple independent displays using AMD EyeFinity technology.


The platform also allows the flexibility to add a graphics adapter card via a full PCIe x 16 v2.1 graphics card slot for high performance applications, multiple displays or for future in-field upgrades. The platform also supports AMD Dual Display acceleration where the chipset graphics engine works in co-ordination with discrete AMD Radeon GPUs such as E6760/E6460.


The revolutionary graphics performance is coupled with great compute power thanks to the next generation APU architecture. The board will be available with a range of APUs from Dual core through to Quad Core with support for AMD Turbo CORE technology.


Land-based SLOTS & SYSTEMS WMS Gaming


ELA SHOW MEXICO www.wms.com


WMS showed its latest range of innovation for the Mexican market at the ELA exhibition, May 16-17. The company unveiled some of its premium products for the first time in Mexico, including the PIRATE BATTLE theme designed under the portal application technology and THE WIZARD OF OZ Journey to Oz theme.


The Pirate Battle theme offers players a competitive gaming experience. Joining four special 32-inch overhead monitors is formed a massive, singular screen on which competitive Team Compete to Win bonus rounds play out a bank-wide level with assistance from emotive lighting and Experience Design technologies.


The Wizard of Oz Journey to Oz theme is the largest gaming-adventure yet for The Wizard of Oz brand, offering for the first time for The Wizard of Oz brand, a spinning wheel - one of the most player- popular game mechanics in the industry. This exciting game is packed with exciting technologies, including Collaborative Gaming technology, surround sound gaming chairs, a wide-area progressive, a base game mini-wheel and a large community video spinning wheel on dual 52ins. overhead screens for unique Bigger Event bonus round action.


WMS will also have a number of new For Sale products on display, including the Colossal Reels and Royal series families.


• Colossal Reels: New to the WMS Innovation Series category, the Colossal Reels series utilises the full widescreen power of the Bluebird2 and Bluebird xD cabinets to feature two sets of reels – traditional


Craig continues, “Both AMD and Intel are developing some significant improvements in chipset technology and for customers able to use integrated graphics these improvements provide a very cost attractive solution. Advantech-Innocore continues to create a roadmap of exceptional quality using the latest technology combined with in house manufacturing and local supply and service. Customers will be able to continue to rely on us as the market leader in this field provided cutting edge product for many years to come”


Customers who would like to upgrade from their existing DPX-S series platforms can do so with little integration work due to the consistent mechanical and software footprint and the support of our global support network.


Further information on the DPX-S430 will be available closer to the launch time. Advantech’s launch will coincide with AMD’s formal launch.


and oversized – that transfer wild symbols between reels. The Colossal Reels series launched with four themes and is currently performing, on average, up to 120 per cent above house average in the US.*


• Royal Series: The Royal series games feature simplified interfaces and enhanced math models designed for the pure gambling slot player. These games also feature three progressive awards with multiple configuration options that give you the flexibility you need for the slot floor.


* Based on 90 units across 12 casinos in Nevada and the Midwestern United States, with an average of 64 days on the floor from November 2011 - April 2012.


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