INSIGHT ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES INTERBLOCK
John, what do electronic table games bring to the casino floor in 2023?
Tat's an evolving question as my answer five or six years ago would have been structured in a different manner to today. We continue to learn on an annual basis who plays electronic table games, why they play and where the evolution of electronic table games is heading. Much like a slot machine, electronic table games cater to different demographics and player styles, which is why there are thousands of slot machines of different sizes, shapes, and denominations on the casino floor.
Not so long ago the definition of an electronic table game, in most parts of the world, was that of a mechanical roulette. At Interlock, we now have close to 30 times more products in our portfolio compared to six years ago. Comprising hundreds of incremental features and functionality, these products have been driven by players demanding different forms of distribution and mechanics.
As of 2023, Interblock has three distinct categories of product – Standalone, Stadium, and Universal Cabinet, with a fourth set to launch at this year's G2E Vegas - the Smart Pit.
Could you tell us more about the Smart Pit and the development process?
We feel an obligation to use our innovation and technology to make a traditional live table game pit more effective, cost efficient and profitable for operators. An analogy I’d compare it to is that 10 years ago there were long queues to check in at airports whereas now kiosks are standard. Kiosks streamlined the process of checking in at airports with hotels now heading the same way.
We have created various forms of technology in a live table game pit for dealers, beginning well over a year ago with Craps. At G2E we will be launching one of the Holy Grails that people have been trying to master for decades: dice recognition. We have spent several years creating and patenting this technology. Now we are finally going to market with what we believe to be revolutionary in how Craps’ security and gameplay is viewed within the gaming sector.
From Craps, we worked our way over to Roulette which is being launched into the market as we speak. We will be launching Blackjack and Baccarat shortly before G2E to create the Smart Pit concept. Fitting into the traditional 20ft by 40ft, the Smart Pit gives dealers the ability to make more decisions per hour, have more side bets without slowing down the game - thereby increasing house advantage – and, another Holy Grail, to track player table gameplay. We think we've cracked that code and know how to rate players down to the penny.
Tis Smart Pit strategy in its totality will be on show at G2E Las Vegas. Providing players sit down and enjoy this concept it could be revolutionary - and would change the industry forever.
John Connelly CEO Interblock
“At G2E we will be launching one of the Holy Grails that people have been trying to master for decades: dice
recognition. We have spent several years creating and patenting this technology.
Now we are finally going to market with what we believe to be revolutionary in how
Craps’ security and gameplay is viewed within the gaming sector.
“Fitting into the traditional 20ft by 40ft, the Smart Pit gives dealers the ability to make more decisions per hour, have more side bets without slowing down the game - thereby increasing house advantage – and, another Holy Grail, to track player table gameplay.”
Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat. Why launch the Smart Pit with these four products?
Worldwide, they encompass over 90 per cent of table games. From a commercial perspective, we're launching the Smart Pit to encapsulate those four distinct offerings, help casinos increase profitability and give dealers a lot more time to interact with players, improving customer service whilst minimising mistakes.
Te shuffler was one of the most innovative technologies that has been brought to a live table game pit - but that was over 20 years ago. Until now there has been very little innovation, so we think the Smart Pit is going to really help the industry take a big step forward in its evolutionary process. Te Smart Pit isn’t confined to Craps, Roulette, Blackjack or Baccarat if new products are introduced. Te technology behind the Smart Pit is akin to an umbrella. It sits on top of a live table game pit
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