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MEMBER PROFILE Company / SUZOHAPP
Web address /
www.suzohapp.com AGEM Membership level / Silver Member
Description / SUZOHAPP provides highly engineered
component solutions for interactive self-service hardware to the global amusement, gaming, industrial, transportation and
vending markets by serving both equipment operators and original equipment manufacturers. SUZOHAPP’s solutions include control devices and systems, currency handling
equipment, display solutions, environmental products, machine operation components and payment systems. With
approximately 1,100 global employees in 19 countries serving more than 25,000 customers worldwide, SUZOHAPP has
manufacturing, engineering, distribution and service facilities in 19 countries globally.
New products for 2016 / SUZOHAPP will be introducing a new innovative product at the G2E – the Picture Key Technology
(PKT) from Fairlight. Te new button control panel can be driven by a range of different video sources, such as HDMI or DVI, each button can be individually programmed. Tis panel can be found in the interactive gaming area of the SUZOHAPP booth, together with the new Skill Based Controller and a wide range of
innovative components. In addition, SUZOHAPP’s DualPro and SoloPro customisable metal cabinets with powerful 15W
speakers and two 22’’ LED LCD displays will also be introduced in Vegas. Game developers simply plug in their game board to have a complete slot machine solution.
Forthcoming events / SUZOHAPP will yet again be making a
strong statement at the G2E in Las Vegas that is set to take place between 27th and 29th September. SUZOHAPP will be
introducing a series of brand new components and solutions to strengthen its already industry-leading product range.
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index posted a slight decrease in August 2016 after gaining 34.67 points in July 2016. The composite index stood at 286.40 at the close of the month, which represents a decrease of 8.29 points, or 2.8 per cent, when compared to July 2016. The Index reported a year-over- year increase for the 11th consecutive month, rising 95.95 points, or 50.4 per cent, when compared to July 2015. During the latest period, half of the 14 gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month increases in stock price, with three up by more than 10 percent. The balance of manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month, with one declining 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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AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett and his team met with AGEM representatives for a working session after the August meeting. A key issue discussed was the idea of introducing what the Chairman has termed a New Innovation Beta program. Tis would be a major breakthrough for suppliers as it allows them to place machines on the gaming floor in field trials prior to approval to evaluate player acceptance, test new features as well as fix and update software. AGEM introduced a letter at a subsequent workshop supporting the Chairman’s proposal. Te language of this is now being finalised and will be submitted to the Nevada Gaming Commission for a vote in October.
l AGEM recently presented a document at a public meeting in Florida regarding regulatory changes and future product introductions. Following the meeting, revised draft rules are being prepared for AGEM members to comment on. Te head of the regulatory agency in Florida will be visiting G2E to see the latest products and to gain further knowledge of the gaming industry.
l Following recent activity in Brazil, James Kilsby of Gambling Compliance (the regulatory intelligence agency) presented an update at the September meeting. With a new government in place, two new bills have been proposed that are seen as the most significant step toward approving gambling in the last decade. Legislation to allow casinos, bingo halls and gaming machines in bars was passed by a special Chamber of Deputies committee on Aug. 30. Meanwhile, a Senate committee held a hearing on separate gaming legislation on Aug. 24, but did not vote on the bill.
l A contribution of $10,000 was approved in support of the Nevada Council on Problem Gaming. Incorporated in 1984, NCPG is a non-profit agency addressing problem gambling as a community health issue in Nevada.
l AGEM welcomed two new members in September. Exacta Systems, a historical horse racing technology supplier based in Florida, was approved as a Bronze member and Gambling Compliance, a provider of independent business intelligence to the global gambling industry based in London and Washington, was approved as an Associate member.
Events and Activities l Te Executive Development Program (EDP) will be held Nov. 10-19 in Lake
Tahoe, Nev. AGEM has been a supporter of this event since its inception, which is said to be gaming's most prestigious leadership development academy. Tis year's programme will be co-moderated by International Gaming Institute Executive Director Dr. Bo Bernhard, and former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli.
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