AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE Company /APEX gaming
Web address /
www.apex-gaming.com AGEM Membership level / Bronze Member
Description / Te APEX Group of Companies is a premium
manufacturer and operator of gaming solutions. Tis gaming portfolio combines market-leading technology with the
imagination and dedication of games that appeal to practically every type of player. APEX gaming provides complete gaming solutions for all applications, such as slot machines, multiplayers, online and mobile.
New products for 2016 / Te iDROP and iDROPe are the latest jewels in the APEX product range. Tis cash management system enables the croupier to exchange cash and tickets directly at the live gaming table for jetons – and vice versa
when the player wishes to cash out. Te integrated touchscreen makes it extremely easy to use. Players no longer have to go to a cash desk to buy jetons or to cash out. Te operator has
complete control of the drop and all banknotes are validated before being accepted by a world-class banknote reader. Newsworthy events / APEX gaming’s VLTs have just been
installed at two outlets of WINWIN in Austria. APEX gaming has amassed great knowledge in VLT gaming and the latest
installation is connected using the G2S standard. Additionally, great feedback from American operators has led APEX gaming management to place even more focus on this market – the
iDROP/iDROPe is the perfect answer for live gaming tables. Te true focus on taking gaming to ‘the next level’ can be seen with all the products that APEX offers.
Forthcoming events / G2E Las Vegas – 27th – 29th September
Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo (BEGE) – Sofia, Bulgaria – 23rd-24th November
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index posted a sharp increase in May after gaining 2.16 points in April 2016. The composite index stood at 255.34 at the close of the month, which represents an increase of 28.83 points, or 12.7 per cent, when compared to April 2016. The AGEM Index reported a year-over- year increase for the eighth consecutive month, rising 58.36 points, or 29.6 per cent, when compared to May 2015. During the latest period, 10 of the 14 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month gains in stock price, with two up by more than 10 percent. Of the four reporting declinesduring the month, two were down by more than 10 per cent.
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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l As part of its educational alliance initiative, AGEM supported the American Indian Scholarship Program with a grant of $10,000 for 2016. Tis funded seven scholarships benefitting American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing post-secondary credentials at College of the Muscogee Nation and Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College.
l Te recent SEGOB conference was held in Mexico City on May 17-18. Te event, which was supported by AGEM, was very successful with over 300 attendees, consisting of regulators, government officials and operators from 11 different countries. Te conference was very well organised and included a good range of speakers and round table discussions. A follow-up meeting is to take place between AGEM and SEGOB to see the next steps of how suppliers can help with the rules for certification, standardisation and responsible gaming.
l Two new Associate members were voted in this month taking the membership to 153. CMC Trading Engineering, a manufacturer of gaming accessories based in Singapore and Majestic Realty, the largest privately held developer of business parks in the US and landlord to many AGEM member companies. NYX Gaming Group was upgraded to Silver Level membership.
Events and Activities l AGEM recently approved, to renew its sponsorship of the AGEM-AGA Golf
Classic, the industry’s largest and foremost golf tournament. A contribution of $50,000 per year over two years will support this worthwhile event, which raises money for the National Center for Responsible Gaming. Tis year’s event raised over $135,000 and saw 152 players take part.
l National Council Of Legislators From Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting will take place in Boston on July 29-31. AGEM will be supporting this event, having agreed to sponsor $2,000.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l Reed Exhibitions Senior Vice President Ed Several, made a short presentation at the June Monthly Board meeting updating AGEM members on the recent G2E Asia show and giving details of the forthcoming G2E Las Vegas show. Te 10th G2E Asia show had more key buyers than ever before and saw the floor space up 12 per cent on 2015 with 180 exhibitors. G2E Las Vegas also shows signs of growth, up 5.5 per cent on sold space ahead of this time last year. Tis year’s show will be bigger with more exhibitors due to space upgrades and new exhibitors.
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