Samsung made a statement of intent at the G2E show bringing its brand to gaming
When the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada wanted to build on its reputation for running the best sportsbook in the resort city, it concocted an ambitious renovation plan that involved creating a vast, curved LED digital signage videowall to make its betting proposition one of the most impressive and immersive in the US
Te Peppermill’s in-house content and AV team worked with Samsung and partners to install a 110-ft. wide, fine-pitch LED digital signage wall in the high profile sports book in fewer than 10 days, without shutting the area down. Joe Ness runs the content and AV teams at the casino and across the Peppermill properties, and regularly uses custom- shot HD video on large-format displays to add visual interest. “We couldn’t change the size of our sportsbook,” he commented, “but what we could do is install a display, with curves, that could be as elegant and impactful as possible.”
Te Peppermill’s pro AV team was already a big Samsung customer for flat panel LCD displays, and opted to use Samsung’s direct-view LED digital signage for the renovation, determining that it works better, looks better and lasts longer.
Speaking to Samsung Executive, Mario DiAntonio, he explained that the 110-ft wide signage wall not only had to look impressive, but fit a tight budget
Samsung Executive, Mario DiAntonio
too. To achieve Peppermill’s goals, Samsung delved into its range of screen solutions, from rectangle, square, concave and convex screens to provide the perfect fit for the space available.
“It’s not about simply putting screens on a wall,” described Mr. DiAntonio. “Samsung has invested in LED processing technology that can create images in 1080p or 4K that comply with HDR10 standards. Tese screens are capable of displaying four billion colours utilising Samsung’s Quantum Dot technology to create stunning display solutions such as the one showcased at the Peppermill Casino in Reno.”
Samsung was exhibiting for the first time at the
G2E show in Las Vegas with a view to building brand awareness on the back of the Peppermill installation and ahead of what looks to be an expansive period for sports books in the US. All Samsung’s commercial products come with a three year warranty and the LED displays are built for an impressive 11.5 year lifespan.
“Te installation at the Peppermill casino is an amalgamation of what we have learned from other industries,” explained Mr. DiAntonio. “Samsung is not a TV company or phone company, we are a supply company. From security room solutions to vast complex signage wall solutions, Samsung has a product to fit the needs of the competitive casino industry of today.”
Company’s Epic Edge TITO printer headlines TransAct’s one-stop-shop display at G2E 2018
TransAct Technologies’ ground-breaking Epic Edge ticket-in/ticket-out (“TITO”) printer provides an edge over the competition when it comes to creating razor sharp barcodes and eye-catching graphics on printed tickets across their gaming floors
Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies. “At the 2018 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, we are asking attendees a simple question: why buy old print technology when you can add the best-in-class Epic Edge to your gaming floor? We are demonstrating what 300 dpi print quality can do for printed tickets and how the razor sharp barcodes and graphics on those printed tickets can dramatically improve gaming floor operations. Te Epic Edge is the embodiment of our continued commitment to remain a partner of choice thanks to our unmatched customer service and customer- centric innovation which allows TransAct’s solutions to meet customer performance and efficiency needs while creating a gaming floor experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
Currently being installed and approved by the leading gaming device OEMs, operators selecting the Epic Edge will benefit from a number of significant technology enhancements led by its 300 dpi print resolution. Representing a 50 percent
improvement over current industry offerings, this unmatched new standard in print resolution easily delivers sharper barcodes for better ticket acceptance which will drive a real reduction in attendant calls and a tangible improvement in floor performance.
Te Epic Edge’s 300 dpi print resolution also create eye-catching, dynamic graphic images on printed tickets, making it ideal for implementation alongside bonusing applications such as TransAct’s Epicentral. Additionally, the Epic Edge allows for firmware updates via a full speed USB 2.0 connection or directly via a micro SD card, driving increased convenience and making the process of updating firmware speedier than ever. Other features of the Epic Edge include a single rugged outer chassis with colour coded rails, numerous port options (Serial, USB and Netplex), hot swap capability to eliminate game downtime and a faster ServerPort connection. Operators will also benefit from its adjustable ticket bucket which can accommodate standard and smaller, paper-saving tickets.
TransAct’s Rob Denham and Bart Shuldman
TransAct also showed its Epicentral in-casino promotions and bonus offerings. Epicentral and the Epicentral Systems Edition (“Epicentral SE”) returned to the G2E 2018 show floor where TransAct demonstrated with show attendees how they can easily bridge the gap between the slot machine and the reward of a printed ticket thanks to the software suite’s unmatched capabilities.
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