AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS
MEMBER PROFILE Company / EFCO
Web address /
www.efcotec.com AGEM Membership level /Associate member
Description / Headquartered in Taiwan, EFCO supports its global customer base with a sales network in EMEA,
Americas, and Asia Pacific that includes regional technical support and service and comprehensive ODM/OEM customisation capabilities to meet specific application needs. EFCO Gaming Division excels at delivering secure,
reliable and long-life gaming logic box solutions backed by expert engineering and experienced ODM manufacturing
teams. Its world-class GLI/BMM-compatible gaming logic box products and 8 Liner, Comma 6A gaming boards for
casino, arcade and amusement machines demonstrate the company’s innovative technologies that continue to meet diverse gaming requirements.
New products for 2018 / EFCO’s newest high-
performance full HD gaming logic box is the EGL-7090 series. Powered by 6th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
processors, the EFCO EGL-7090 offers scalable computing power and features an integrated HD GPU embedded PCI
Express 16X graphics card that provides high-resolution 4K multimedia and 3D graphics performance. In addition, the EGL-8300 series features full HD gaming logic box
powered by the AMD Embedded R-Series SoC. Delivering scalable computing and breakthrough graphics
capabilities. Te EGL-8300 also integrates AMD Embedded Radeon E9260 or E9550 graphics processing units (GPUs). providing remarkable, high-resolution 4K multimedia and 3D graphics performance that is demanded in next- generation gaming applications.
Forthcoming events / ICE Total Gaming Feb 6-8 2018 Stand N1-210
AGEM INDEX
The AGEM Index experienced significant gains for the third month in a row during November 2017. The composite index closed the month at 492.64 points, a gain of 17.30 points or 3.64 per cent, when compared to October 2017. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year increase for the 26th consecutive month and has climbed 184.50 points, or 59.88 per cent, since November 2016.
During the latest period, seven of the 12 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to- month increases in stock price. Five manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month, with one posting double-digit declines.
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 Te 27th Executive Development Program (EDP) took place in November in Lake Tahoe. AGEM supports this annual event, which was set up to encourage future leaders of the global gaming industry to think strategically about emerging industry issues. EDP creates lifelong connections and enables participants to gain valuable insights into an ever-changing industry. Key industry figures present to the group throughout the program. AGEM Director of Responsible Gaming, Connie Jones, was honoured to represent AGEM as both a speaker and a judge for the final team presentations.
l In a surprise announcement, A.G. Burnett, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, stepped down from his role and his last day was Dec. 22. Te Gov. Brian Sandoval will appoint his replacement shortly. AGEM has enjoyed a very good working relationship with Burnett and the GCB during his five-year tenure and look forward to this continuing with the new Chairman.
l AGEM members approved a €5,000 euros sponsorship of the 12th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues being held from Sept. 11-14, 2018 in Malta. AGEM has previously supported this event that takes place every other year and is well attended by global experts and is a great learning forum.
l AGEM hit a new milestone in December welcoming five new members, taking the total membership to an all-time high of 162. Betson Enterprises, suppliers of products and services for family entertainment centres, based in New Jersey are Silver members, with the other four companies approved as Associate members: Dominode, based in Boca Raton, Florida, provides verified digital identities that can be shared securely across multiple devices; JP Morgan Chase, based in New York City, is a leader in investment banking, asset management and financial services for small to medium-sized businesses; Kiron Interactive, based in Johannesburg South Africa, is a virtual games supplier delivering industry leading content; and Visualplanet, based in Cambridge UK, designs and manufactures touch-sensor technology for gaming, vending, ticketing, plus many other applications.
Events and Activities l Te ICE Totally Gaming Show will be held in London from February 6-8. AGEM will once again have a booth to welcome potential new members as well as existing ones.
l Te International Casino Conference (ICC), Feb 5-8, 2018 will be held at the Hippodrome Casino in London and this year includes ICE VOX 2018. AGEM supports this event through its association with the European Casino Association (ECA). Director of Responsible Gaming, Connie Jones will be attending responsible gaming sessions and meetings that provide a global perspective on new research and regulations.
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