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Poker
PRODUCTS
Keeping track of success
A party
rfidpoker hour by as much as 30 per
GAMING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL cent, improving revenues for
casinos, and reducing wait
of four
Gaming Partners Interna- times for players both at the
tional, a pioneer in the utilisa- game and waiting for a table.
tion of RFID technology in GPI said five RFIDPoker lunarpoker ers better service and communication to all players.
casino chips and table game tables have now been success- TCS JOHN HUXLEY All elements of Tournament and Cash / Rake play
applications, recently added a fully installed by the Joa are handled by the system from start to finish.
new product to its repertoire Group, including the three Diversified gaming products manufacturer TCS Since its inception, TCS John Huxley has grown to
of innovative products: RFID- tables at Casino Uriage, John Huxley continues to maintain a strong offer everything needed for casino operators. The
Poker, which has been devel- to make corrections on a France, as well as two tables presence in poker markets around the world, company’s success follows years of innovation,
oped to improve accuracy and transaction if required. installed at Casino La Siesta due primarily to the success of its comprehen- and one key example of this lies in AccuPLAY Live
increase the speed of various GPI, which is headquar- in Antibes, France. sive clutch of key products and systems. Devel- Draw Poker, a touchscreen live card table that
actions on the poker table. tered in Las Vegas and main- “The tables work perfectly oped to meet the demands of passionate offers real card action at electronic speed.
Easily fitted onto any poker tains a European subsidiary in and we have recorded on players who relish competing against the house, The product provides an innovative means of
table, GPI’s RFIDPoker system the French town of Beaune, average at least 15 per cent more Lunar Poker allows players to build their playing the highly successful Video Draw Poker. With
consists of a slim antenna con- said one major operational hands per hour,” stated Laurent strongest hand against the dealer, with single or live dealer supporting a virtually unlimited number of
cealed under the table layout test site for the group’s RFID- Jourdain, vice-president of table multiple winning hand combinations. terminals, the system permits multiple - and simulta-
that provides error-free, auto- Poker was Cercle Clichy Mont- games for the Joa Group. “We Lunar Poker features a range of additional game neous - player decision making, all as one against-
matic and constant reading of martre, a major gambling club expect a ROI of about six to options, including exchanging cards, buying a the-dealer at the same speed as a single player.
the poker pot; calculates located in downtown Paris. eight months, depending on the sixth card, insurance against the dealer not quali- With each touchscreen terminal featuring twin
charges and rakes; and pro- Since early 2008, Cercle Clichy volume of play at each table.” fying and buying a card to make the dealer qualify. interactive screens, players are able to view all live
vides essential data and statis- Montmartre has installed a GPI has staged live demon- Designed for novices and experts alike, Lunar cards being dealt. All cards, player and dealer deci-
tics such as game analysis, total of six RFIDPoker tables. strations of the RFIDPoker table Poker is an enjoyable alternative to existing five- sions, game rule/procedures and payouts are con-
table performances, round- “Our players very much like at tradeshows around the world card poker games, while the product also trolled by the system, dramatically reducing time
ups lists and daily totals. the automatic calculation of the this year, including IGE in increases table profitability for operators. between games and ensuring game security.
The operating software - or pot - they trust the RFID tech- London and G2E Asia in Macau. “TCS John Huxley’s latest poker game is The final product to complete TCS’ poker portfo-
CIDs - developed by GPI per- nology,” said Luc Richard, “With new additions to the unpredictable and exhilarating,” Andrew Davies, lio comes in the form of Big Tony’s Texas Hold’em.
forms automatic reading of general manager of Cercle system, such as a progressive business development director for new products, The genre-rocking product allows players to take on
the RFID chips and calcula- Clichy Montmartre. “On our side version and an astonishing said. “In fact, with over 250 billion possible combi- a virtual opponent, Big Tony, the self styled ‘King of
tion of the charges. All trans- we have a higher quantity of 22-inch LCD display that pro- nations and outcomes, every game of Lunar Poker Poker’. Big Tony’s no-nonsense game play and
actions are recorded in an SQL hands per hour with a more vides players key information is guaranteed to be different.” string of character patents, including one for bluffing,
database with weekly or effective monitoring of the such as real-time pot value, CardRoomMAGIC, meanwhile, offers a com- make Big Tony’s Texas Hold’em a fun and unique
monthly backups. Detailed tables thanks to the many report- last-five/average/maximum plete system that manages all poker room activities product for a range of players. With crystal clear
and customised reports can ing tools the system provides.” pots as well as the players’ for casinos, card clubs and gaming venues. The graphics, Big Tony’s high resolution touchscreen
be edited at the end of each RFIDPoker also helps to winnings, the response has innovative gaming system provides complete interface provides players with a fully engaging
day while manual access speed up the game and has been tremendous,” the automation of labour intensive administration, poker environment and is available as a single player
allows authorised personnel proven to increase hands per company said. offers greater security, reduced wastage and deliv- cabinet or one-four player multi-player table cabinet.
Always
marketing system and services,
including targeted promotions, bonuses,
state of the art collusion prevention and
Add ’em Up
detection tools, and 24/7 online support.
a full
Players can choose from a vast
selection of tournament options, innovation
including Freezeout, Addon/Rebuy,
Heads up, Sit’n’Go, while game
house
variations range from Texas Hold’em, quickquads even better.
Omaha and Omaha HiLo, to Seven- IGT IGT’s latest video
Card Stud and Five-Card Stud. poker game format,
All games feature multiple betting Any regular video poker Quick Quads Poker, has
types, on a broad choice of table stakes player knows that hitting been created to elimi-
iPoker and buy-ins, delivering attractive prizes four-of-a-kind at least once nate some of this frus-
PLAYTECH and rewards. In addition, Playtech’s during any given playing tration by allowing a
turnkey iPoker platform includes a session is key to staying in combination of many
As the global online poker industry player to player chat function; full the game without having to cards to complete the
continues to move from strength to screen or mini-view mode for easier dip into your bankroll to four-of-a-kind at the
strength, Playtech finds itself well multi-table simultaneous play; multiple purchase more credits on cost of one extra coin
positioned to remain on top of the tournament options; a choice of avatars; the machine. per hand.
game with iPoker, its turnkey network and an automated flexible VIP program. Those illusive ‘quads’ The game’s unique
that now enjoys the title of being the Some of the notable companies using make the difference Add ‘em Up feature
largest in the world. Playtech currently software include between a profitable begins after a play is
Playtech’s integrated network of
GoldenPalace.com, Betfred, Centrebet, session and a losing one - made and the five-card
poker rooms share the same software ToteSport, Bet365, Stanley Ho’s Dr Ho but catching them can often deal is displayed on the
and backend, but each online poker site 888 casino, The Rank Group’s prove a frustrating quest. screen. If the hand
provides a unique look and feel and Grosvenor Casino, VCPoker, Titan When you get three-of-a- shows three-of-a-kind,
brand to the actual playing experience. Poker, MansionPoker, and Christchurch kind on the draw, the antici- the values of the two
The company’s user-friendly poker Casino’s Kiwi Gaming. Other Playtech pation builds - you know non-matching cards are
client offers operators the chance to casino brands include Casino Tropez, the card you need is among added together. If the
launch their own customisable, fully Europa Casino,
WindowsCasino.com, the 47 still ‘shuffling’ in the sum is equal to the rank of
branded poker rooms supporting Jet Casino and Prestige Casino. computer program’s virtual the three-of-a-kind, the
multiple languages and currencies. A vast array of expertly designed and deck, and you’ve got two player is awarded the pay
“We have extensive experience in managed tournaments and cash tables chances to draw it. for four-of-a-kind.
penetrating newly regulated markets, have contributed to record levels of The odds are against the Although it is a variant
and can rapidly customise our poker player retention, longevity and enhanced player at this stage, but one of the popular Triple Play
product to meet the demands of local player activity for Playtech. Over 35,000 of the thrills of playing Poker game, Quick Quads
regulators,” Playtech said. concurrent players at peak time have video poker comes about requires a different kind of
As part of the group’s information made iPoker the fastest growing network when the appropriate card strategy, enabling players
management system, clients are in the global gaming market, attesting to does emerge. Catching the to enjoy playing the cards
supported by advanced back-end the group’s experience at spiking revenue fourth card plus a ‘kicker’ they would normally
management tools with a robust in the burgeoning online gaming sector. to win a bonus payoff is throw away.
38 September 2009 • pokerreport
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