LAUNCHING IN THE PANDEMIC NAPOLEONS CASINO & RESTAURANT
"We didn't want anything on the floor that wasn't proven product, which is why we have slots from IGT and EGTs and slots from Novomatic - both market-leading suppliers. I didn't want customers worried about the type of games they were playing, or in doubt about the quality of the offer. Chipping machines and gaming tables have come from TCSJohnHuxley, while both our roulette and automated wheels from Cammegh have been perfect.”
make things very challenging at this time, which is the same for mahjong, due to the need to continuously clean the tiles. Once we're able, we'll add both products to the offer at Napoleons Manchester."
SUPPLY AND DELIVER Everyone has had their own challenges to face
due to lockdown and the on-going restrictions imposed by the pandemic, and none more so than the casino industry's suppliers. However, Mr. Scholarios has nothing but praise for the OEMs he's worked with to outfit Napoleons Manchester. "Te suppliers have been first class," he tells us. "We've had an awful lot of support from the industry. We took the decision very early on that we weren't taking any further risks by trialling product at the casino. We didn't want anything on the floor that wasn't proven product, which is why we have slots from IGT and EGTs and slots from Novomatic - both market-leading suppliers.
“I didn't want customers worried about the type of games they were playing, or in doubt about the quality of the offer. Chipping machines and gaming tables have come from TCS, while both our roulette and automated wheels from Cammegh have been perfect. We were sold on the passion Cammegh share for their product and the quality and support has been excellent,” states Mr. Scholarios.
Chip supply from Matsui was also heavily praised by Mr. Scholarios. Te chips coming from South Korea, a country that has experienced very low levels of Covid-19 infections, meant that the
order for cash chips, plaques, roulette and poker chips was dealt with quickly and efficiently. "We've had great support right across the spectrum, including our contractors," adds Mr. Scholarios. "Architects Chapman Taylor have a local Manchester-based team that have been brilliant, while the ISG construction team, especially their project manager, have been amazing."
In terms of bedding in the club and the future changes Mr. Scholarios envisions, the day following opening night is too early to make predictions - especially when Covid-19 is such a
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