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MEI is the benchmark in Bulgaria

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 02:11 AM PST

 

 

Reading UK December 2012 MEI is pleased to announce Balkanfon only installs MEI note acceptors in all slot machines. The relationship between Balkanfon and MEI began at the ICE trade show in 2006 – and resulted in Balkanfon specifying MEI note acceptors.

fltr - Abdelhalim Latoui of MEI, Boris Petkov of Balkanfon and Alan Humble of MEI

Boris Petkov, CEO of Balkanfon, said "The first time acceptance rate of MEI CASHFLOW SC allows us to enhance the player experience.  Increased machine performance, coupled with reduced need for maintenance, is a huge benefit and helps us increase our profits."

Balkanfon rents and services slot machines to casinos in Bulgaria. It works with 20 casinos to manage 1,000 slot machines and provide complete slot machine service.  Part of Balkanfon's responsibility is to ensure the right components are fitted in the slot machines.

"MEI CASHFLOW SC provides us with the highest acceptance rates, unrivalled security, best jam performance and lowest cost of ownership in the industry," said Petkov.  "We have had no problems and it is a relief to have a great product as a key component in our slot machines.  The superior quality and great customer service is why the 80% floor percentage of MEI products will rise as we order new slot machines."

Alan Humble, MEI OEM and Casino Sales Manager – EMEA said "We are delighted to be able to provide Balkanfon Casino's with the products they need to be successful. Their decision to use CASHFLOW SC exclusively for all new machines is a great honour for us, and we are confident that our products will continue to have a positive impact on their revenue streams."

About Balkanfon Casino: Balkanfon are an importer of casino equipment in Bulgaria renting over 1,000 slot machines to 20 different casinos in the area. Balkanfon have an excellent relationship with their customers, making sure they receive the best product available and providing top of the range service to make sure their machines are always running efficiently.

About MEI: MEI systems are relied upon for more than two billion transactions per week in over 100 countries.  The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s followed by the first electronic non-contact bill acceptor, and more recently the EASITRAX Soft Count slot tracking system.  MEI has the largest worldwide installed base of unattended payment mechanisms.  Recently, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than five million bill acceptors and six million coin mechanisms worldwide.  Its products are in widespread use in the gaming, vending, soft drink, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets.  For more information on MEI and its products, visit www.meigroup.com or call 1-800-345-8215 in US (please refer to our website for international telephone numbers).