Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Italy’s No 1 Change Machine Manufacturer with Further Innovations at ICE

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:46 AM PST

VNE – Italy's most successful manufacturer of change machines – will once again be welcoming visitors to its stand at the forthcoming ICE exhibition in London at stand number S11-110.

The extensive product range will be on display. This includes change solutions in banknotes to coins, banknotes to banknotes and coins, coins to coins and tickets to banknotes and coins.

Super Change VLT from VNE

The latest solution has been conceived particularly for the UK market. Thus, the ICE exhibition is the perfect location for it to receive its international premiere. The Two Pennies change machine is targeted for the UK resort arcades which have many amusement games that cost 2 pence per play. The Two Pennies has extensive change capacities – up to 18,000 coins. The integrated large screen monitor and loud speakers makes this change machine much more – it becomes a marketing device – allowing operators to channel messages and play music. It is this entertainment factor that makes Two Pennies the perfect new change machine for the UK arcade sector. Two Pennies changes any UK coin denomination over 2p into 2p pieces. A further model is available with a secure, anti-fraud banknote reader. This version is called the Maxi Changer.

Two Pennies from VNE

VNE has amassed great experience in the gaming sector as well. Italy is the largest market for VLTs in Italy and thus VNE has the right solutions for change in this market segment.

The Super Change VLT accepts and dispenses coins and banknotes and handles tickets and cards. The bulk coin acceptance accepts coins at 20 coins per second – ideal for tipping in a pot of coins. The data access system enables an online connection so that remote monitoring and adjustments are just a click of a button away.

The Queen Change is the regal change machine for the VLT market. It accepts and dispenses barcode tickets and can be connected to all VLT platforms. The coin and note capacity are very high – 4,500 coins (3 hoppers) and 3,000 notes (5 note dispensers).

Nino Verona, Valentina Santarelli and Lorenzo Verona of VNE

VNE is the market leader for change machines in Italy with over 60,000 VNE change machines in operation. Mr. Lorenzo Verona, Commercial Director at VNE, is looking forward to the ICE, stating, "In the space of a few short years we have brought VNE to the forefront of the largest and most contested market for change machines in Italy. As a family-owned company, we are in the position to move quickly to develop what the market really requires. This philosophy has taken us to the top in Italy. It is exactly the same philosophy that we have for international markets. We invite international companies to come and see us at the ICE – we are actively seeking new distributors to add to our growing team of global distributors".

Security – Simplicity – Service

The motto 'security – simplicity – service' well characterises the product range and philosophy of VNE.

Security: The new Viking change machine weighs 150 kg – over almost three times the standard change machine weight. The double steel protection in the front door and the multitude of heavy-duty locking hooks explain this additional weight. In addition to this, VNE offers the possibility to secure VNE change machines to a wall (using the 'Blindo') or the floor (using the 'Heavy').

Simplicity: This refers to how modular and flexible the VNE change machines are. Only the best components in the industry find their way into VNE change machines – for example the Merkur Dispenser 100 from Merkur Gaming or the B2B 300 or B2B 200 from CashCode (Crane) for banknote recycling. Thus, change machine customisation allows operators to create exactly the change machine they require.

Service: The online monitoring and supervision of all VNE change machines makes the operation of VNE products viable anywhere around the globe. VNE offers full online support in real-time. Operators can thus see in real-time the transactions and any possible technical queries of all their VNE change machines regardless where they are in use. This information can be passed on to the VNE support team – guaranteeing the best possible uptime of change machines.

Further benefits: VNE change machines can be operated as a marketing tool due to the new possibility to place a TV screen over each change machine. Operators can use the screen for advertising / information or entertaining purposes.

Further examples of the VNE product range: King Change, Token Change, Mega Change, Full Change, Hyper Change, Compact Change and Fifty Four.

The whole VNE team is looking forward to greeting visitors to their stand at the forthcoming ICE.

 

Come, Have Fun And Get Involved!

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:38 AM PST

 

 

 

 

After extensive feedback from EAG International seminar goers, third generation family entertainment centre operator and renowned industry speaker Michael Getlan will be returning for the 2013 show.

EAG international Expo Chairman Martin Burlin revealed that the popular presenter will host two days of extended sessions during the 2013 show taking place at ExCel from January 22nd-24th.

"Attendees at the last event told us that they felt longer and more in-depth sessions would be advantageous. Michael has put together an extended master class focusing on Profitable Redemption plus Staff Training and Motivation," explained Martin

Michael Getlan Director Enthusiasm for Amusement Consultants

A frequent speaker and contributor to trade publications, Michael Getlan is Director of Enthusiasm for Amusement Consultants Ltd., New Roc Entertainment and Smiles Amusement Co. L.L.C. His company owns and operates amusement centres of all sizes across the USA, as well as providing business development and management services to independent operators.

Michael's flagship operation is at New Roc City in La Rochelle New York. This iconic 125,000sq. ft. facility is known as the FunFuzion family entertainment centre and features a 17 lane bowling alley, 26 table billiard centre, indoor go kart facility and glow in the dark mini-golf. The facility also boasts 250 redemption and amusement games as well as laser tag and amusement rides.

Michael has served on the IAAPA Board of Directors and is a member of the Themed Entertainment Association, the International Association of Leisure and Entertainment Industries and the World Clown Association. Michael is also author of the acclaimed book 'How Much is that Doggie in the Showcase?'

The master class for 2013 has been developed to build on the principles and experiences discussed at this year's show.

Programme titles are:

Day 1:

How do I make more money with my ticket redemption equipment?

Including securing the right equipment, how to percentage machines, and basics of equipment operation.

How do I make more money with my prize centre?

Including choosing and displaying prizes, layout within a location, lighting price labelling, market/gender targeting, categories of prizes and purchasing.

Day 2:

How do I make more money with my merchandise dispensing equipment?

Including technology and systems, tokens, receipts, smart cards.

Happy staff make happy guests – a master class in managing and training.

Including motivating staff, training, role playing.

Commenting on the January EAG International Expo Michael Getlan said: "We're all fortunate to be working in an industry where the goal is to make people happy.

"I love working with British operators and find them very positive and receptive to new ideas. This mind-set is very important as during the sessions we will all have a part to play in creating the right environment for the sharing of knowledge. Anyone operating redemption equipment or responsible for people operating redemption will benefit from attending and it should be great fun.

“It's not just for the bosses; these sessions work better when staff at all levels attend," revealed Michael.

The Michael Getlan master classes are open to all EAG International participants so come, prepare to be involved and above all, to have fun!

www.eagexpo.com

 

Cantor Gaming® Names Ken Miller Its Media Spokesman

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:32 AM PST

LAS VEGAS Dec  12 2012 PRNewswire Cantor Gaming® today announced the appointment of Ken Miller as media spokesman. Mr. Miller, who has worked with Cantor Gaming since 2004, will be available to provide game commentary to media, in addition to retaining his duties as VP of Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Racing.

Mr. Miller’s sports and race industry career spans more than thirty years. For the past six years Mr. Miller has served as a Sports Talk Radio host on KXNO in Des Moines, Iowa.  Prior to that he was a Sports Talk Radio host on ESPN Des Moines for ten years,  commentating on a broad spectrum of professional and college sports including football, baseball, basketball and hockey. Before his radio career, Mr. Miller spent 22 years as a track announcer where he called more than 45,000 races.  In 1982 he was named the youngest track race caller in North America.

“We are delighted to utilize Ken’s extensive industry knowledge to represent Cantor Race & Sports in all media-related activities,” said Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming®.  He continued: “Ken is a highly respected sports show host with the hard earned respect and vast industry knowledge that is vital for this role. We are confident he will provide a unique and knowledgeable perspective to the race and sports wagering world and keep Cantor Gaming® at the forefront of the market.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Miller stated: “Utilizing my many years in radio with my keen interest in sports and race news, I am excited to represent Cantor Gaming®, a company I have thoroughly enjoyed working with during the past eight years.  I have always enjoyed communicating with the public through the forum of radio and I look forward to working with print media too to discuss topical sports issues that are of great interest to the public.”


 

Fire & Ice 2013 Perdu Dans L’espace Temps

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:15 AM PST

10 December 2012 (London, UK)- As famous for its elaborate entertainment as it is for being the hottest event in iGaming, Fire & Ice’s 2013 party will feature the largest and most elaborate stage show in the event’s 12-year history. Featuring stars from the television show “Britain’s Got Talent”, along-side a host of additional actors, dancers and performers, the organizers have designed a stage-spectacular that promises to outdo anything that's been done in the past.

“The 12th annual Fire & Ice has been moved to East London, just minutes from the Excel Conference Centre, and the new venue gives us a huge stage, concert-quality lighting and sound, and space for over 2,000 attendees. The new space, which is nearly double the size of our past venue, has allowed my imagination to run wild, and on February 6th 2013, we will take you on a journey from Paris 1930 to Paris 2130 through a series of mind-blowing, time-travelling scenes performed at set intervals throughout the night,” according to entertainment co-organizer Michael Caselli.

Fire & Ice 2013 is being held on the evening of Wednesday, February 6th, 2013. Besides the event itself, there are individual dinner packages available, as well as corporate hospitality VIP packages. iGaming companies wishing to  host a VIP table at the event for their staff or for their clients, please contact co-organizer Jodie Thind at Jodie@lyceummedia.com