AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE
Company /DR Gaming Technology Web address /
www.drgt.com AGEM Membership level / Bronze
Description / DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) was established in 2003 by Chief Executive Officer, Jurgen De Munck and Chief
Technical Officer, Michiel van Dam, and is now the world’s fastest growing independent casino management and jackpot systems
supplier. Its state-of-the-art systems are developed using the latest technology, resulting in the unique ability to operate without a server, in so doing greatly simplifying system installation and
implementation, and ensuring operators total control over their entire operation/s.
At present the Company’s modular, flexible and cost-effective
system solution operates across over 50 different countries, and on in excess of 45,000 (forty five thousand) gaming devices, boasting some of the most powerful and stable functionality in the world.
With arguably the largest selection of local, mystery, and wide-area progressive jackpots on the planet, the Company’s largest single
jackpot customer currently operates its product on over 5,000 (five thousand) devices across approximately 100 (one hundred) venues. .
New products for 2018 / Our core short term focus is our recently
launched drPlayer Registration, which significantly reduces staffing requirements, and player registration time for draws and raffles, our drScreen Ultra along with our player friendly drScreen ‘on screen’ interface, and expanding our world leading slots and tables local, progressive and wide-area jackpot technology including our
BlackJack11s and Baccarat11s side bet Tables jackpot games. 2018 is an extremely significant year in the history of DRGT as it marks the Company’s 10 (ten) year anniversary of operations in Switzerland.
Forthcoming events / G2E Asia. Stand #619 from 15-17 May 2018 at Te Venetian, Macau
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index experienced declines across the board during February 2018. The composite index closed the month at 513.47 points, a drop of 26.77 points or 4.96 per cent, when compared to January 2018. The AGEM Index still reported a year-over-year increase for the 29th consecutive month and has climbed 162.03 points, or 46.10 per cent, since February 2017.
During the latest period, two of the 12 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to- month increases in stock price. Ten manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month, with one manufacturer posting a double-digit percentage decline.
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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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l New Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairwoman, Becky Harris, met with AGEM members at the March Board Meeting and gave a short presentation introducing herself. She outlined some of her priorities, while also giving the members an overview of her journey to the appointment as the first woman to lead the GCB. Previously a state Senator, she brings fresh ideas and looks forward to working with AGEM members and the industry.
l Te American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Expo recently circulated its Business-First Commitment for G2E to ensure some of the issues involving inappropriate booth staff and activities experienced at the ICE Totally Gaming show are not repeated at G2E events. AGEM fully supports the directive that states exhibitors will ensure “employees and entertainers represented on the expo floor will be professional in dress, appearance and manner, prioritising the company’s business first and reinforcing the level of professionalism, professional learning and networking focus that G2E represents.”
l AGEM members recently approved funding to support two key problem gambling organisations. Te National Council on Problem Gambling will receive an annual contribution of $40,000. Te NCPC serves as a national advocate for programmes and services in the US to assist problem gamblers and their families. GamCare based in the UK and the largest provider of PG services has recently undergone a major change in leadership. AGEM will continue to support the organisation with an contribution of £5,000.
l Dr. Robert Hunter, the founder and driving force behind Te Problem Gambling Center in Las Vegas passed away suddenly on March 9. AGEM has worked closely with Dr. Hunter and the PGC for many years, contributing $50,000 annually to support the important work the Center undertakes. His efforts to bring awareness of problem gambling to communities around the world will be remembered by colleagues and all those whose lives he touched.
l AGEM welcomed two new members in March – PDS Gaming, a finance and lease company that specialises in financing solutions for the gaming industry, based in Las Vegas, was voted in as a Bronze member and global management and technology consultancy Capco, based in Washington D.C., was voted in as an Associate member. In addition, existing members Inspired Gaming and TransAct Technologies were elevated to Silver level, due to increases in gross annual revenue. Overall, the membership total stands at 170 members, an all- time high.
Events and Activities l Te AGEM-AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global, will be held on May 1,
at the prestigious Shadow Creek course. Tis will the 20th Anniversary of this important industry event that raises money for the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG). Tis year’s event promises to be the biggest and best ever.
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