Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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Epicentral Print System Goes Live at The Hippodrome Casino, London

Posted: 16 Sep 2013 10:14 AM PDT

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in market-specific solutions, including printers, terminals, software and other products for transaction-based and other industries, announced today that it has successfully installed its industry-leading Epicentral® Print System at the Hippodrome Casino in London’s historic Leicester Square. Connecting to each of the property’s 144 electronic gaming machines, including both slot machines and electronic table games, the newest installation of Epicentral marks the Company’s fifth such successful launch. Epicentral is now running live on over 5,000 slot machines worldwide.

“The introduction of our advanced Epicentral promotion and bonusing system on Hippodrome’s entire array of electronic gaming machine offerings represents the fifth successful installation of our innovative in-casino marketing system,” said Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies. “Hippodrome is the latest customer to fully embrace the power of Epicentral and to recognize the software system’s ability to increase visitation from top tier customers, enhance new loyalty program enrolment and drive additional play on their 144 electronic gaming machines. They are using Epicentral right out of the gate to offer Instant Rewards prizes to customers including food and drink offers, cash prizes, free play, friend points, exclusive drawings and merchandise. We are excited to work closely with Hippodrome to help further improve their business and provide their guests with an amazing, fun customer experience.”

Simon Thomas, Chief Executive of the Hippodrome Casino, added, “Installing Epicentral on our casino floor provides a tremendous value proposition for our guests and our operations given the attractive benefits of instant promotions and bonusing. The TransAct team made the process of linking Epicentral to all of our electronic gaming machines and our player tracking system simple and, as a result, we are able to easily connect and communicate directly with players at all times and at all machines on our casino floor. Our marketing team looks forward to providing our customers with a more personalized, exciting gaming experience and we expect the addition of Epicentral to our award-winning gaming offering in the heart of London to take the fun at Hippodrome to a whole new level.”

Colin Veitch, Sales & Marketing Director of Eurocoin, the exclusive distributors for TransAct Technologies Inc. gaming products and systems in EMEA, enthusiastically endorsed the Hippodrome announcement "It's a real pleasure to be working with Simon & Jimmy Thomas and their enthusiastic senior management team at Hippodrome Casino. There is no doubt that the Epicentral system is in excellent hands here and that Hippodrome players are about to benefit enormously from the rewards and benefits that our promotional couponing system can deliver."

The Epicentral Print System — connected directly to TransAct’s ServerPort™ device inside the slot machine — is an easy-to-use, cost-efficient software system that enables casinos to internally develop marketing programs and promotional coupons for distribution to customers on a real-time basis at a slot machine. The system works with existing slot systems and games as it operates with a separate and distinct connection with the printer. As a result, casinos can deploy the Epicentral Print System to connect to all existing slot machines, regardless of the game’s manufacturer, to drive increased revenue and enhance their customers’ experience on a real-time basis.

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Advantech-Innocore is ready to unveil the world’s first Intel® Xeon® gaming board at Las Vegas G2E 2013

Posted: 16 Sep 2013 07:42 AM PDT

 

USA – The DPX-S435 and DPX-E130 are single boardintegrated solutions with full feature sets of I/O, COMs, storage and advancedsecurity designed specifically for the regulated Gaming Industry.

The DPX-S435 is the first Xeon capable motherboard for the gaming industry. Itfeatures the very latest 4th Generation Intel® Core™ architecture CPUs up to andincluding Intel Xeon CPUs. Best in class CPU performance – the DPX-S435 supportsa huge range of price and performance from dual core Celeron, through Core i3,Core i5, Core i7 and up to Xeon CPUs.

The latest Intel Embedded platform ensures customers a long lived (guaranteed 5 years in production), andfuture proof platform ready for whatever performance needs come along. Working closely with Intel,Advantech has dozens of new products coming out based on 4th generation Core platforms and the DPX-S435for gaming is just one of many.

As the latest member of the field proven DPX-S Series from Advantech, the DPX-S435 is backwards compatiblewith previous models giving existing customers an easy migration path to the fastest technology available

The new DPX-E130 is a new product targeted at the slot machine market in Italy and designed to be compliantwith the upcoming new technical regulations in that market. The DPX-S435 and the E130 support Windows 7,Windows 8 and embedded Microsoft operating systems as well as Linux.

Samples of the DPX-S435 will be available for customers around the time of the G2E Gaming industrytradeshow. (Sept 23-26 2013). The company can be found at booth number 3850. Samples of the DPX-E130will be available in Q4.

For Further information on new products is available from your local Advantech sales representative, on thewebsite www.advantech-innocore.com, or contact our global sales force by email atsales@advantech-innocore.com

 

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Save The Dates For EAG International, January 21-23rd 2014

Posted: 16 Sep 2013 07:37 AM PDT


EAG International has now completed four successful years earning itself a unique position within the amusements and attractions sectors. However, as the doors closed on this year's event, and after a brief respite, the show's team has been busy focusing on the task of preparing an EAG International 2014 which aims to even surpass all previous events.

Show organiser Karen Cooke is certainly in no doubt about the need to continuously strive for improvement: "Despite the economic climate, EAG International has continued to grow. There is a real risk that as a trade show becomes established, it becomes formularised. We know from our supporters that the basics are right; ExCel is a highly professional venue and the traditional timing of the third week in January is perfect for the industry.

“Even after 15 years of exhibition management, I never cease to be surprised by the number of people who think we disappear at the end of the show for an 11 month holiday! We've spent the last eight months consulting with the show's many interest groups, taking new ideas on board and refining the show's offering. EAG International's main function is to provide a platform for doing business and we take our part in this very seriously," promised Karen.

EAG International Chairman Martin Burlin is positive about the upcoming EAG International 2014: "The industry is far from euphoric about future prospects but there appears to be potential for greater optimism than in recent years," he suggested.

"For many operators, the MGD demons have now been exorcised and with a great summer behind us and the Triennial finally in prospect, purchasing plans are being laid for the forthcoming year.

"Government is also finally recognising the plight of our coastal towns with a number of public and private sector development projects under way," concluded Martin.

Online registration for the 2014 show commences on Tuesday October 1st, coinciding with the launch of a new-look EAG International website. Karen Cooke explains: "The show's website has had a complete makeover. We very much see www.eagexpo.com as an up to date resource and hope that both visitors and exhibitors will visit regularly to catch up on the latest news and information about the show and its exhibitors.

“The re-designed site is simpler to use with everything in one place, be it online registration, stand booking, hotel reservations and advice about travel to ExCel.  We would urge visitors to register and arrange accommodation as soon as possible as next year we will be sharing ExCel with another expo and hotel space will be in high demand," cautioned Karen.

EAG's exhibitors are set to benefit from a wider promotional campaign with new press and media partners reflecting the show's increasing appeal to the leisure and attractions sectors.

Karen Cooke continues, "Exhibitors place a great deal of trust in us and we must continue to add value by heavily promoting the show to potential buyers, both in the UK and overseas. Currently we're working with more than 50 publications and we will provide assistance to exhibitors by working with them to promote new products and initiatives on their behalf – it's all part of the service," she confirmed.

Closer to the event, EAG International's new media campaign will swing into action, circulating news and views on product launches and innovations, as well as the numerous networking events surrounding the show.

The dates 21 – 23rd January should be firmly marked in the diaries of amusements and attractions industry professionals. With so many things to see, people to meet and opportunities awaiting, it would be difficult to imagine a better start to 2014.

Register now at www.eagexpo.com

 

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AMATIC Industries offering great synergies at G2E

Posted: 16 Sep 2013 02:08 AM PDT

 

Austria's AMATIC Industries has long-standing experience in the development, marketing and sales of electronic roulettes. The experience, flexibility and openness of company management have allowed AMATIC Industries to create state-of-the-art electronic roulette solutions. This in-house knowledge has been pooled together to enable the synergy with their American partner – INAG Inc.

INAG terminal - made by AMATIC Industries

INAG, based in Nevada, offers an innovative further way to play roulette, namely via cards. The TURBO CARD incorporates two card wheels that are operated in such a way that no dealer training is required and no dealer mistakes can happen. The way to reach a larger audience is to allow the game to be played via electronic terminals. These terminals and all the software solutions are provided by AMATIC Industries.

The two wheels are operated by the dealer and players can bet on either one or both wheels. The number of AMATIC terminals linked with the card roulette wheels are chosen individually by each casino operator. They can be positioned as an island or in different locations at the casino so as to broadcast Turbo Card to a larger audience.

AMATIC Industries – the masters of Multi Game – are also bringing their latest slots solutions called the Performer to North America thanks to the partnership with Reel Games Inc. Reel Games, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been servicing the Cruise Lines, Caribbean and most US Jurisdictions for several years.

Mr. Thomas Engstberger, Sales Manager at AMATIC Industries, underlines the value that AMATIC Industries is bringing to the G2E, stating, "The fact that INAG has partnered with us clearly demonstrates the respect we enjoy in the global gaming industry for electronic roulette. This is a great product and we are proud to be working together with INAG. Furthermore, we are looking forward to expanding out new partnership with Reel Games for our Multi Game solutions. Our latest upright and slant top Performer series are in great demand. The truly unique design, especially on the slant top with its lovely curves, makes us stand out even further in the industry".

 

 

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