AGEM MEMBERSHIP NEWS MEMBER PROFILE
Company / Gaming Partners International (GPI) Web address /
www.gpigaming.com AGEM Membership level / Silver
Description / In 2019, the Angel Group acquired GPI to
expand globally with a wider range of items. Te Angel Group is a global company focused on manufacturing,
making high-quality cards such as casino playing cards and trading card games.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
AGEM Key Board of Directors Actions l For the final time in his current role, Executive Director Marcus Prater presided over the February AGEM monthly board meeting, with Daron Dorsey taking over on March 1, although Prater will be available to assist Dorsey for a six-month transition period. President David Lucchese led the praise by thanking Prater for his strong and steady leadership over a period of 14 years and 168 consecutive monthly membership meetings that saw the organisation grow in size and stature to become a strong and relevant voice in the industry, allowing suppliers to have a “seat at the table” alongside operators and regulators. AGEM has accomplished a significant amount under his stewardship and he has set the foundations for the organisation to grow and prosper as the industry evolves further into online and sport betting sectors.
l Following the formal presentation of AGEM’s petition on allowing gaming technology to take place in the cloud to the Nevada Gaming Commission and the subsequent edits to the petition requested by Jim Barbee, Chief of the GCB’s Technology Division, more positive developments have evolved. AGEM has been joined by operators through the Nevada Resort Association and Caesars Entertainment supporting these efforts, who have submitted letters to the Commission in a bid to push the process along. Tese combined endeavours show good co-operation from the industry and will hopefully see a draft bill presented in the next month or so.
MEMBER PROFILE Company / Action Gaming
Web address /
www.actiongaming.com AGEM Membership level / Bronze
Description / Action Gaming is a casino game designer and inventor that specialises in developing and bringing games to market. With a focus on
improvements and new ideas that relate to video poker, the company will also develops other games.
l Following the January meeting where AGEM members talked in detail about concerns with the new ICE show dates in April, a number of large exhibitors subsequently pulled out of the event. Although AGEM strongly supported members and was working behind the scenes, it was left to individual companies to make their own decisions. AGEM was supportive of Clarion postponing the show in December, saying at the time it hoped new dates could be found that worked well for the industry. It was, however, wrongly reported in the press that AGEM supports the new dates in April.
l AGEM welcomed iPost as a new Associate member at the February meeting. Based in San Mateo, California, iPost is an enterprise email marketing and automation provider for gaming/casinos, franchises, agencies, associations, restaurants, entertainment, publishing, and retail. Tis takes the total number of AGEM members worldwide to 172.
MEMBER PROFILE Company / Agilysys Inc.
Web address /
www.agilysys.com. AGEM Membership level / Associate
Description / Agilysys Inc. is a developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software and other products
for the hospitality industry. Te company specialises in POS, property management, inventory and
procurement, document management, workforce management, and mobile and wireless products.
AGEM INDEX
In January 2022, the AGEM Index declined by 45.71 points to 925.87, marking a 4.7 per cent decrease from December 2021. Compared to one year ago, the index increased by 229.80 points for an annual growth rate of 33.0 per cent. In the latest period, nine of the AGEM Index companies reported stock price decreases amid a broad market decline. The top contributor to the monthly index was Konami, whose 11.1 per cent increase in stock price led to a 16.69-point gain for the index. The largest negative contributor to the index was Aristocrat Leisure, whose 7.4 per cent drop in overall stock price resulted in a 35.24-point decrease.
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 organisation. 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.
WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS P48
Forthcoming Events l Te 4th annual EKG Slot Awards Show held on February 24 at Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas saw
two outstanding industry veterans Michael Laubach and Robert “Bob” Luciano inducted into the Hall of Fame. Bob Luciano is the fourth inductee to this award under the Game Development category while the late Michael Laubach is the second inductee under the Slot Operations category.
l Te Southern Gaming Summit will take place May 3-6 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and will now consist of a conference only and not include an exhibition. AGEM members approved a sponsorship request of $4,000 to support the Responsible Gaming Session.
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