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With Portugal’s eagerly awaited Trio casino opening during the New Year celebrations, IGT finished 2010 how it began with an install of its sbX offering. Five European casinos have now installed the server- based experience.
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International Game Technology will install close to 160 games and a number of industry-leading network systems products at the new Troia Casino located in Portu- gal. Operated by the Amorim Turismo Group, Troia Casino’s floor will include a majority share of IGT games, including the company’s M-P Series Roulette Evolution and numerous Premium Product games. In addition, Troia will install the sbX Experience Management System, the IGT Casi- nolink loyalty program and EZ Pay. “I have pioneered many suc- cessful technologies in Portugal and today I cannot open Troia without sbX and a majority floor share of IGT’s games if I want to stay ahead of the game,” said Jorge Armindo, Amorim Turismo’s CEO and president of the Portuguese Casino Association. Amorim Turismo Group will open the new Troia Casino in Troia, Portugal, a beautiful tourist desti- nation located near Lisbon. This new resort casino will operate just under 230 machines, with 70 percent of the games from IGT. Troia Casino will boast state-of- the-art games with IGT’s AVP tech- nology. In addition, the casino will install a number of network systems products, including sbX, IGT’s Casinolink and EZ Pay.
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Atronic signs
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Atronic International GmbH has signed an agency agree- ment with Nalibic Mexico, part of the Corporacion Meier Group of Mexico, under which Nalibic will act as its exclusive agent for marketing, logistical opera- tion and technical support services throughout the terri- tory of Mexico.
IGT lands 70 per cent of Troia slot floor
“We were very excited to work
once again with the Amorim Turismo Group,” expressed Ali Civile, sales director of IGT Europe. “IGT has received 70 percent share of the casino floor at their new Troia Casino, and this presence is a testament to the suc- cessful relationship we have built together. We are honoured that the Amorim Turismo Group has once again put their trust in IGT to create the best player experience for their customers.” The sbX Experience Manage- ment System provides Troia Casino with a library of games through the sbX Floor Manager, including
more than 180 international game releases with multi-denomination and multi-percentage capabilities. sbX features the Floor Manager and Analytics modules, which are designed to allow casino opera- tors to administer and monitor game selection to fit their casino’s needs. “As our players will certainly be
from diverse demographics, the f lexibility of sbX guarantees us the ability to adapt to the needs of our casino floor as well as to stay fresh day after day,” said Jorge Calado, Troia Casino general manager. Over 20 different casinos have
partnered with IGT for the innova- tion and technology that delivers results to the bottom line. Troia Casino will be the fifth casino in Europe to install sbX. Additional installations in Europe include Casino d’Evian in France and Grand Casino Helsinki in Finland, as well as Casino de la Vallée and Casino di Venezia in Italy. The Troia Design Hotel opened
this year with impeccable atten- tion paid to every detail. The new Troia Casino will complement the hotel with its futuristic design and feel. The grand opening of the Troia Casino will be held during their 2011 New Year’s Gala Party.
TCS John Huxley completes Norwegian Epic
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TCS John HuxleyUSA has supplied all of the live casino gaming equipment to Nor- wegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative ship to date; Norwegian Epic. Launched earlier this summer, the 150,000 ton Norwegian Epic has a total 4,200 passenger berths, boasting a wide range of accommodation including the largest suite complex at sea, along with more than 20 dining options. The casino is the fleet’s largest and most elegant to date and features all the latest gaming prod- ucts. Following more than four years of development and
result is a live-hybrid Roulette platform that requires no dealer or inspec- tion, which is ideal for the casino at sea.
In addition to the Multi-
construction, the team at NCL Miami Head Office decided they wanted the new casino to offer the latest state of the art gaming prod- ucts as well as a range of tra- ditional games. Working very closely with TCS John Huxley, the NCL Executive Management decided to
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install one of the latest inno- vations after seeing its launch at the 2010 IGE show based in London. The fully automated Mul-
tiPlay HD Auto Roulette fea- turing the Gemini wheel offers cashless gaming com- bined with bill acceptors and ticket printers. The
Play table, the casino incor- porates 29 other gaming tables consisting of various blackjack games, LuminAR Roulette, Craps and Hold ‘Em Poker. The latest genera- tion e-FX Insignia number displays and Saturn roulette wheels complete the order. All of the tables were custom designed executive barrel bases incorporating luxuri- ous laminates and materials specified by the NCL design team.
“TCS John Huxley were
very attentive to our require- ments before, during, and
after the order was deliv- ered making sure we were totally satisfied,” said Jim Abbas, Norwegian’s vice president of casino opera- tions. “The tables look great with the robust and practi- cal design that we cus- tomised prior to building to match our operational and aesthetic needs.” Brad Broderick, VP of sales
for North America, added: “The entire team at TCS John Huxley USA was proud to be a part of this exciting project. We are grateful that NCL put their trust in us to deliver our great range of products to this stunning new addition of their fleet. We wish the onboard casino staff the very best of success.”
At the same time, Atronic will continue to focus on direct product sales to its customers in the country. The announcement of the agency agreement follows numerous installations of popular Atronic games and linked gaming concepts across the country, such as Atronic’s Stargate SG-1, offering a new dimension of linked gaming; the thrilling epic adventure of King Kong Cash and proven stand- alone games on the e² cabinet. “We are excited about the opportunity of teaming up with an established partner to support our lease and participation business in Mexico. Under this agree- ment, Atronic will deploy significant numbers of its top performing Hi(!)bility and Oxygen products in this fast growing market,” said Marcel Heutmekers, Atronic’s senior director for Latin America and Asia. “Teaming up with a global company such as Atronic offers us great opportunities in the Mexican market,” said Luis Diaz Garcia, Nalibic’s general manager. “We are determined to support the Atronic brand and provide our customers with the same outstanding service Atronic is known for in other parts of the Latin American market.” Under this agency agree- ment, Nalibic will assume on- the-ground services on behalf of Atronic, while Atronic maintains direct commercial relationships with the operators.
Mexican deal with Nalibic
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