CASINO NEWS A big month for GameCo… I
t’s been an absolutely huge month for GameCo, beginning with the announcement the company is offering its proprietary and patented Video
platform to select developers for game development. Engineered by GameCo, the patented arcade-style VGM platform showcases 15-60 second single-player video games adapted from top console, PC, and mobile games that allow a player’s skill to determine the payout and winnings, while maintaining the same casino-based economics as slot machines. The VGM also handles all aspects of player interaction, device peripherals, casino accounting, and interface with the actual video games. GameCo’s proprietary skill-based gambling
platform is approved by Gaming Laboratories International (“GLI”), the industry’s leading testing and compliance certification agency, under the GLI-11 v 2.1 standard, providing a clear path to market in most jurisdictions that currently operate electronic poker or blackjack machines. GameCo will provide its Application Programming Interface (“API”) with full documentation and technical specifications, testing tools and content guidelines as well as hands-on content development support to all approved developers. GameCo’s API utilizes TCP-IP for communication between the platform and the games
that simplifies integration and ensures the integrity of the gambling experience. Creators of Unity and C++ based projects can apply by emailing
developers@gameco.com.
Elsewhere. the company has secured a license
agreement with Bandai Namco for an adaptation of Soulcalibur II. Ranked by Complex Magazine as one of the best fighting games of all time, GameCo’s SOULCALIBUR skill-based video game gambling machine is expected to debut in casinos in late 2017. The “SOULCALIBUR (tentative name) VGM” will
feature a faster-paced take on the classic 3D fighting experience, while maintaining the feel and core gameplay elements of the franchise that veteran gamers will appreciate. The game will take 45 to 60 seconds to play; GameCo will hone the gameplay for a shorter form session and optimize it for a casino gaming experience. This marks the first time that a AAA fighting video game will be adapted for skill-based gaming at land- based casinos. “We’re excited to collaborate with BANDAI NAMCO
Entertainment Inc. to bring this highly regarded classic fighting video game for the GameCo VGM experience,” said Blaine Graboyes, co-founder and CEO of GameCo.
GSA Regulatory Committee addresses challenges S
ince its launch last year, the Gaming Standards Association’s (GSA) Regulatory Committee has brought the regulatory community together and has been making significant inroads worldwide. To date, nine regulatory jurisdictions are
participating in monthly Regulatory Committee meetings, which help to support an open and transparent environment to address regulatory and industry challenges. The committee’s first effort has been input into the emerging Certification Database Interface (CDI) Standard. “Since GSA’s inception, regulators have
approached us on issues needing standardization, gaming devices/databases, centrally collecting regulatory information,” said GSA President Peter DeRaedt. “As is the case with our other standards committees, with the Regulatory Committee, GSA has created a safe environment that fosters collaboration, and we are very pleased to provide this service to the regulatory community.”
GSA has provided the Regulatory Committee with a variety of tools, including: • A collaborative environment using online tools • Meeting and administrative support • Access to industry knowledge base of gaming technologists, engineers, compliance officers DeRaedt said, “Working with input from regulators over the years, GSA successfully created GAT (Game Authentication Terminal) standards. Today the GAT Standard is supported by the industry and used by various regulators. Building on our successful past, we are pleased to see the success of this collaboration and to continue to support the regulatory community. GSA Europe is likewise collaborating with European Regulators as it works on the iGaming Regulatory Reporting Interface (RRI) standard.” GSA’s Regulatory Committee is open to all
regulators from across the industry spectrum and focuses on developing standards to address regulatory concerns. For more information, visit
gamingstandards.com
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