News INTERNATIONAL UPDATE Intensive integration policies
A new generations of casino management solutions is driving Advansys forward
A NEW DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND A new product made for a lively Gambee booth at ICE where the Slovenian multi- player manufacturer was also announcing some key installs. Certified now for sales into Italy, Spain and the UK, it has also inked distribution deals in all three European countries with Italy and Spain already seeing their first installs. The company has already come a long way in its short existence seeing its first installs into Colombia towards the end of 2012 with the first eight-seater GP8 roulette being placed in Casino Fortuna owned by Inversiones y Recreativos La Fortuna in Villavicencio. “They are very satisfied with the Gambee Jackpot progressive game which was well received among players,” said General Manager Janez Petkovšek. The second followed soon after in Casino Brasil operated by Montana Andina in Bogota who opted for the Gambee 4- seats GT4roulette. In Georgia Gambee has products available in Adjara Casino, Iveria Casinos, Shangri La Casinos and Peace Casino Batumi.
Mr. Petkovšek added: “We’re delighted with our progress so far and the feedback the market is giving us. Our GT4 roulette which seats just four people continues to attract plenty of interest due to its intimate design. We’re delighted to have signed a distribution deal for the UK and we expect installs to quickly follow. Market demand in Columbia is seeing us open an office there. In terms of product development, we’ve added a six seater blackjack game to our portfolio along with Hi-Lo, a three dice sic-bo game. We are currently developing a baccarat game which we’ll bring to market soon. 2011 was a good year in terms of sales which led to a great year in 2012 in terms of R&D. As knowledge of our quality grows we’re looking forward to an even better 2013.”
MOBILE CLEARINGHOUSE NETWORK (MCHN) was in London showcasing its global hub that links together financial institutions, banks, payment technologies and wireless customers to move money around. Multiple channels including mobile phone, WAP, SMS, USSD and chat can be connected to MCHN via a comprehensive web service interface to facilitate the movement of money effectively in real time and in multiple currencies. Chairman and CEO Hani Beshara said: “We’re the only company at this huge show offering this service.”
Advansys made great waves in 2012 with its online systems, increasing revenue, sales in new markets and marketshare in its most important existing markets. Intensive R&D over the last 12 months meanwhile, has led to the release of several new generation solutions aiming to support the daily operations of casinos making them more efficient by optimising daily routines.
Regional Sales Manager, Matej Cebron, explained: “On the slots side, we have created our own HD video themes and signs for Mystery Jackpots systems previously sold without them. Our customers can choose from three existing themes or order custom video themes with audio and related signage. On the tables side, our engineers have integrated SHFL and Abbiati with our TableScanner system. One of the most interesting features is the integration of the SHFL Easy Chipper machine with our Player Tracking module, allowing automated bet collection for every player at the American roulette table with 99 per cent accuracy. To track the number of decks dealt at the card games, we have
“Our development engineers
managed to integrate Poker
Clock, Backoffice app, Cash Desk app (including
Tickets for Buy-ins and rebuys), smart
phones and tablets to manage the tournaments
directly from casino floor in a very
innovative way.” MATEJ CEBRON.
TransAct takes ticketing to the next level at ICE
TransAct Technologies demonstrated its EPICENTRAL Print System with a full suite of features and applications at ICE Totally Gaming. In addition to the many features the system offers casinos, such as Coupon Layout Generator, Server Manager, Campaign Center and Mobile Host, TransAct has developed and recently launched two new applications, providing a direct link to both carded and non- carded slot players.
The first of the new modules, Report Center, extends the analytic capabilities of EPICENTRAL. The system combines captured data with the power and functionality of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. TransAct can now work with casinos to
import coupon redemption data and marry it with EPICENTRAL’s production data, enabling the casino to analyse the impact of each promotional campaign run through EPICENTRAL and then optimise the campaign to increase its effectiveness.
The second module, Leaderboard, displays on a mobile device used by casino hosts, a real-time list of players currently carded in as they play a slot. The new Leaderboard feature can rank the player according to specified criteria or by the casino's method of ranking. It shows information about each player, including name, ID, current location, recommended comp limit, available offers and more.
A new range of plaques for VIP high rollers was proving the company that Matsui Gaming’s Dave Holt is keeping these days. Some excellent chip orders in the UK capital have recently included The Hippodrome and Aspers Westfield. It has also been securing orders whenever Rank transforms a Grosvenor branded casino into a G. “The UK has certainly been keeping us busy,” said Mr. Holt. “We’re looking forward to the rest of the new licences coming on board in the UK.”
integrated the SHFL One2Six shuffler. The integration with Abbiati American roulette wheels to pick the effective number of spins per hour and all winning numbers was the next logical step.”
The group’s important breakthrough in poker came with what it has called Big Boss, a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments Management System that it described as the most advanced in the market. “It can be used as a stand-alone product or as a module inside a casino’s integrated Table Management system,” Mr. Cebron explained. “Its multi-site ‘pedigree’ allows it to connect up to 99 different poker rooms/locations and create extra big pots.”
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