AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE Company /Advantech-Innocore
Web address /
www.advantech-innocore.com AGEM Membership level /Associate
Description / Advantech-Innocore brings to its customers the combined strengths of the largest industrial computer company together with over 15 years’ experience in gaming. Advantech-Innocore is
now the leading global gaming supplier. Te company specializes in designing and manufacturing industrial grade hardware and dedicated software tailored to the exact needs of the gaming industry.
As the gaming-focused business unit of the $1 billion Advantech Group, Advantech-Innocore stands alone among hardware suppliers. With its own
manufacturing plants, global logistics and service
centers as well as a leading edge product roadmap, Advantech-Innocore is able to meet the most
demanding requirements of our customers in the gaming industry.
New products for 2016 / 2016 will see no less than
three new core products introduced: the exciting new DPX-S440 in the S Series Range, and the DPX-E135 and DPX-E250 in the E Series range.
Forthcoming events / In Taiwan in 2016, Advantech will complete Phase II of its new campus headquarters complex. Tis 60,000 m2 addition to the Phase I
30,000m2 that was completed in 2013 will add further manufacturing, offices, research and development,
training center and even accommodation space to the impressive site.
AGEM INDEX
Positive growth in February 2016 after falling 8.86 points in January 2016. The index stood at 197.00 at the close of the month, an increase of 8.54 points, or 4.5 per cent, compared to January 2016. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the fifth consecutive month, rising 4.29 points, or 2.2 per cent, when compared to February 2015. During the latest period, eight of the 14 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month gains in stock price, with two up by more than 50 per cent and another up by more than 40 per cent. Of the six manufacturers reporting declines in stock price during the month, only one was down by more than 10 percent.
AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, lotteries and components for the gaming industry. The Association works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, tradeshow partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM and its member organisations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.
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AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l Te Nevada Gaming Policy Committee was recently reconvened by Governor Brian Sandoval for the second time since 1980’s. Te meeting was dominated by DFS (Daily Fantasy Sport) discussions, but AGEM Executive Director Marcus Prater was given a slot to speak at this important forum. His remarks centred on the significance of ensuring that Nevada remains the intellectual capital of the global gaming industry and how the Gaming Control Board and the suppliers worked together in the aftermath of Senate Bill 9 that legalised variable-payback slots. In both cases, Nevada officials and the supplier sector are working together for the betterment of all.
l Te proposed conference in Mexico organised by SEGOB has now been confirmed to go ahead on May 17-18 in Mexico City. AGEM has been given a seat at the table in shaping the conference and its agenda with three main topics being proposed. Tese include: Machine Certification, Banning of Illegal Machines and Responsible Gaming. Te conference will be a networking event, attended by regulators, suppliers and operators.
l AGEM continues to work with Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission to write regulations for suppliers who want to do business with the three proposed casinos. A draft was recently submitted to Executive Director Richard Schuetz for review and it will ultimately be presented to the full Commission. Tere is currently no time line regarding adopting the AGEM wording, but this collaborative event is well underway.
l As part of AGEM’s mission to support responsible gaming initiatives around the world, the members recently approved annual contributions of two eminent organisations. Te National Council on Problem Gambling based in Washington, D.C., will receive AGEM’s annual contribution of $40,000. Te Council serves as the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. In the UK, the charity GamCare was approved a contribution of £5000. GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, support and free counselling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.
l Te March Board Meeting saw four new members welcomed to the group, taking the total number of AGEM members to an all-time high of 154. APEX gaming based in the Czech Republic were welcomed as a Bronze member, along with Casino Screens, RMMC and Tohkoh Plastics America as Associate members.
Events and Activities l AGEM recently agreed to contribute $5,000 toward Te International Masters of
Gaming Law (IMGL) Spring Conference being held in San Francisco from April 20-22. Te IMGL is the pre-eminent global gambling law networking and educational organization shaping the future of Gaming Law.
l Te 10th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling is taking place May 5- 6 in Las Vegas. AGEM pledged a contribution of $5,000 to support this event.
l Held every three years, Te International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking will take place in Las Vegas, June 6-10. AGEM has agreed to be a Silver Level sponsor at this prestigious event, by contributing $7,500. Te conference attracts an international crowd with the world’s most academic group of speakers on the subject.
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