AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE Company /Merkur Gaming Americas
Web address /
www.merkur-gaming.com AGEM Membership level /Gold Member
Description / Merkur Gaming Americas comprises wholly-
owned subsidiaries of Germany-based Gauselmann Group in the US, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, specialised in the
distribution of Merkur-branded gaming machines and content. Since its foundation, the family-owned Gauselmann Group has been a trendsetter and one of the foremost companies in the
international gaming industry. Te Gauselmann Group’s Merkur sun logo is recognised worldwide as a symbol of quality, experience, innovation and entertainment. Merkur’s professionalism is backed by successful ISO 9001:2008 certification; games are customised to cater for the unique
demands of individual markets, through in-depth research and cultural analysis; and products boast the ‘Made in Germany’ label synonymous with quality that lasts.
Forthcoming events / At the G2E in Las Vegas, Merkur Gaming
will give a world premiere to its latest signature gaming cabinet. Evostar is an evolutionary forward step to the Merkurstar; a
cabinet that has become a runaway success since its launch at ICE 2016 in London. Tis new member of the Merkur Gaming
family, kept firmly under wraps until its G2E debut, has a shared innovation heritage with Merkurstar, being a hybrid upright with the added player comfort factor of an unique slant top player position. Just as Merkurstar has proved so successfully in
international markets around the world, the new Evostar will take players on a journey of gaming excellence. Merkur Gaming’s continuing development stream comes from innovation: and innovation is a Merkur tradition. Merkur Gaming welcomes visitors to its new and greatly expanded
booth (No. 3353) at G2E to celebrate the world launch of Evostar in true German and international style.
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index posted an impressive increase in July 2016 after gaining 4.67 points in June 2016. The composite index stood at 294.68 at the close of the month, which represents an increase of 34.67 points, or 13.3 per cent, when compared to June 2016. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the ninth consecutive month, rising 92.78 points, or 46 percent, when compared to July 2015. During the latest period, 8 of the 14 equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month increases in stock price, with four up by more than 10 percent. Five manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month, while INTRALOT remained flat.
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 Building on American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman’s pledge to AGEM members last month to improve communications between the two organisations, AGA VP of Industry Services Andy Ortale provided an update at the August AGEM Board meeting. With the AGA taking a more active role in the G2E shows, Ortale vowed to work more closely with show organiser and co-owner Reed Expo to bring greater benefits to the exhibitors (suppliers), addressing areas that are important to them and dealing with concerns, questions or suggestions on how to improve shows and events.
l AGEM presented a document at a full-day public meeting that was held in Florida on July 26 regarding regulatory changes and future product introductions. AGEM’s input focused on skill-based gaming and variable payback on machines, similar to the regulations introduced for SB9 in Nevada. Te workshop provided a good opportunity to present information to regulators.
l Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett attended the August meeting along with colleagues, Jim Barbee, Technology Division Chief; Kelly Colvin, Audit Division Chief and Mike Somps from the Nevada Attorney General’s office. Chairman Burnett made a short presentation to members highlighting that regulators want to work with manufacturers and operators to improve their businesses by reviewing and updating existing regulations. After the Board Meeting adjourned, a working session followed to identify and evaluate suggestions for specific changes.
l AGEM members approved a $50,000 annual contribution to Te Problem Gambling Center in Las Vegas. Tis important organisation provides evaluation, individual and group counselling services to people who have gambling problems, as well as their family and friends who are adversely affected by gambling.
Events and Activities l AGEM approved funding of $15,000 for Global Gaming Women’s ‘Kick Up Your
Heels’ Reception being held on September 28 during G2E. Kick Up Your Heels is a fundraiser for the GGW’s Charitable Education Fund, a women’s scholarship program intended to help women in the industry enhance their skills and further their careers through continuing education.
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