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experience which delivers more cash to the casino floor. We are excited to welcome our customers to Las Vegas in October where we will showcase the power of our integrated, industry-unique Payments solutions.” Juliet Lim, Executive Vice President and
Payments Business Leader, added: “The Payments team is dedicated to working closely with customers to understand their operating needs in order to provide them with solutions that help increase player access to funds on the casino floor from a growing number of sources, meet the increasing burden of local, state and federal regulatory obligations, and keep player data and financial information secure. As the gaming industry’s only provider of integrated Payments and Games products, our solutions are proven to deliver an ultra-reliable, seamless experience across the casino floor, cage and back office. We continue to innovate each and every day with our customers in mind and with an eye towards the consistent enhancement of our already unmatched Payments solutions portfolio.”
Casino Technology Casino Technology expanded its horizon on
new markets after successful G2E 2017. The company’s new line products had an excellent inroad during the trade show with multitude of deals concluded. The new line slot machine EZ MODULO and the premium ARCH as well as the fully upgraded online platform LEOPARD gained the most of interest. The new and enhanced LEOPARD online gaming platform of Casino Technology was eagerly accepted by the operators and the customers. They were fascinated by the fact that the platform offers a complete solution for online gaming business with all possible verticals available. The platform is accessible in a mobile version and very soon will be available in a multilingual version. In the same time, the contemporary EZ MODULO slot machine gained attention with modern design and advanced ergonomics. Recognized by operators as a great solution for every casino floor, the new line cabinet is speeding up to more and more gaming floors with agreed multiple of installations in South America, the Caribbean region and South Africa.
The new luxurious ARCH TITAN cabinet made an outstanding impression as well. The machine with its powerful look, based on the 43” horizontally curved main monitor and 43” vertical top box, provides feel of the game with no comparison. The one-of-a-kind slot machine is offered with the latest multilevel progressive game of Casino Technology - FIVE BLESSINGS DELUXE. “We are very pleased with the interest our
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• Gaming suppliers directly generated $18 billion in economic output in 2016, with a ripple effect of $48 billion. • Direct employees wages totaled almost $5 billion, or more than $14 billion in overall earnings. • Direct gaming supplier jobs category totaled more than 55,000, with a multiplier effect of 212,000-plus global positions.
Suppliers with Nevada headquarters or
branch operations account for significant industry-wide activity. Statewide, these companies generated $9.2 billion in direct global economic output, plus $6.7 billion in salaries for more than 100,000 workers.
Agilysys As a leading global provider of next-
generation hospitality software solutions and services, Agilysis introduced LMS 7.4, its upgraded Lodging Management System (LMS) software. The LMS 7.4 adds new functionality for mobile devices, including SMS text messaging, mobile pre-check and check-out, mobile housekeeping and enhanced security for guests’ financial information. Users of the earlier 7.3.5 version may access LMS 7.4 without upgrading. The LMS 7.4 also includes an improved ACSC
integration that eliminates the need to shut down to upgrade to LMS. Enhanced integration with multiple Casino Management Systems eases customer functions like billing and adding keys.
portfolio of new line products has generated during G2E, alluring many customers which resulted in tying up even more successful partnerships. Casino Technology introduced its latest gaming solutions with a vision of the current trends, defying the gaming industry and in the same time with our eyes turned to the future, foreseeing the new tendencies that are yet to come and dictate the business”, concluded Milo Borissov, Founder, President and CEO of Casino Technology.
AGEM The Association of Gaming Equipment
Manufacturers (AGEM) has released its May 2017 Global Gaming Supplier Industry Economic Impact report. The gaming supplier segment continues to reflect consumers’ expectations for innovative technology and products. Industry growth has also required continuous research and development investments. AGEM reports that key 2016 business performance metrics increased 5-6% over 2015. Adjusted for 2017 inflation and U.S. dollar values, these statistics mean:
Also available are Agilysys’s improvements to
its rGuest Buy point-of-sale (POS) self-service kiosk. These are especially effective for multi- use cafeteria “Grab N Go” sales where employees may have credit totals loaded on their payment card. For guests, the Grab N Go kiosk provides menu choices that ease selection and payment, expediting the purchase process. The latest InfoGenesis POS v4.4.10 version
has been released with improved P2PE integration to maximize the user experience. It upgrades casino management system integration that enhances player transaction management and tracking across systems. Specific new updates include PIN authorization, vouchers redeemable for less- than-full-credit amounts and tips, filtering comps and vouchers by eligibility and comp/voucher refunds at the point of sale. The new integration framework enables accelerated development of innovative CMS/POS interactions. InfoGenesis 4.5 plans for future capabilities
to allow global hospitality chains and multi- brand companies to manage their complicated POS configurations and deployment needs. This process lowers costs and improves flexibility across all locations.
Gasser Chair Gasser Chair, which recently celebrated its
70th anniversary, displayed both high-end lounge and main casino floor seating in two adjacent spaces. The slim new ergonomic Venturo series
chairs have a curved backrest to relieve spinal pressure and gleaming bases and foot rests with rounded edges. The waterfall seat improves comfort and leg circulation to maximize customer time. The back wood construction has less inner foam. The chair is available in three base versions-a four-legged chair and two foot rest designs. President Mark Gasser says, “The four bolts on this chair expedite service and cushion replacement, with the under-the-seat finger groove allowing faster chair movement. We have added sophisticated stitching to surround the fabric.” The Gasser GE158-ALF01-Custom accommodates all sizes by mixing a wrap- around back with a player-adjustable seat height from 20.5” to 25.” The GE158-ALF01- Custom has a silver FG10 finger grip for easy movement and separately upholstered “accent patches” at the exterior side edges of the back. Geared for higher-stakes game areas, these seats have a self-return swivel and silver powder coat base and footrest. According to Gasser, “High-end customers typically order between 100-200 of these
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