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marketentrance NOVOMATIC
Following the official homologation of its casino management system MyACP,
Octavian has
announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for Peru with AF&J Electronics, headed by managing directors Fredy Gamarra and Alfonso De La Cuba.
The latest developments in the Peruvian gaming market call for compre- hensive casino man- agement systems to be implemented in all gaming opera- tions nationwide. By ultimately putting every single machine in operation under governmental control, the authorities are taking the final step towards a thoroughly regulated gaming market. The transi- tion period has already com- menced and Octavian is right there in the market with the ideal product solu- tion: Accounting Control Progressives System MyACP. Fabian Grous, president of Octavian de Argentina, explained: “Our casino man- agement system MyACP met all necessary requirements
to be officially certified by MINCETUR. The homologa- tion was obtained on August 11 and announced by Inge- niero San Roman Benevante (Slots and Casinos General Director of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and Tourism). The agree- ment with AF&J
requirements”, said Grous. The homologation now
enables Peruvian operators to use the MyACP system in their gaming operations as a comprehensive manage- ment and reporting tool that fully com-
granted full official homolo- gation through MINCETUR and as such enjoys a very privileged position in this new market segment. Fredy Gamarra, manag- ing director AF&J Electronics, looks back on a va s t
Stylgame restyles its North American team Seating manufacturer StylGame has appointed DeAnna Franklin as managing director of sales and development for the North American region. As a member of the company’s senior executive staff. Franklin will be responsible for StylGame’s growth and sales development within the North American region to ensure it’s strategic objectives are met.
Distribution deal follows homologation for MyACP in Chile
Since its takeover by the Novomatic group, Octavian is continuing to enter new markets with Peru being the latest. Local distributor AF&J Electronics will lead its charge.
products that combine high levels of quality, flexibility and reliability. Many private operators as well as govern- mental organisations all over the world have chosen the MyACP system for their casino management pur- poses and trust its control- ling, reporting and operational functionalities. Not only does this interna- tional success prove the reliable and flexible performance of the system, but also the top quality service and support provided by the Octavian support team.” Alfonso de La Cuba, manag ing dir ector AF&J Elec-
tronics, sup- ports his view: “This new distr ibution
agreement brings our plies with shows
our com- mitment to a close co-oper- ation with our customers in order to provide the best service and support for their casino management
the new
regulator y framework that will be valid as of 2012 for the Peruvian gaming market. MyACP is only the third system to be
Aristocrat brings Win Your Way to Europe
youdidityourway ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES
Aristocrat Technologies is bringing its innovative standalone gaming option Win Your Way to a European audience with the simultaneous release of two new VIRIDIAN WS (widescreen) games, Captain Cutthroat and Big Sky.
Win Your Way allows
players to select from a choice of three pay tables designed to suit a different style of play, giving them the freedom to choose their playing experience. Opting for a different
play style via the button panel or touchscreen meter changes the appear- ance of both the lower game reel set and the upper screen pay table. Captain Cutthroat, an
Xtra Reel Power game with a minimum bet of 40 credits, takes players to the world of pirates, complete with swashbuckling symbols like the pirate hat, compass, cannon, treasure chest, skull & cutlasses, ship (substituting wild) and Captain Cutthroat himself as the scatter. Pay table options include Calm Seas, Rolling Seas and High Seas, each with its own distinc-
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tive buccaneer-based flavour.
The 50 Line game Big Sky
offers an alternative theme centred on the wild North American great outdoors. In choosing their pay table, players aim for easy bucks, big bucks or extreme bucks with winning quarry including pine cone, raccoon, wolf, eagle, buck, moon (acting as scatter) and bear, the wild substi- tuting for all symbols except moon. Any stars appearing during the free games feature become sticky wilds. Big Sky is avail- able with 25/50 credit forced minimum options.
exper i - ence
in the
gaming and tourism industry.
He said: “The recent
developments in the Peru- vian gaming market call for
Peruvian customers a first class product offering that ideally complies with the requirements of MINCE- TUR and at the same time facilitates the management and improves the profitabil- ity for the operators,” he explained.
Quixant Opens US Subsidiary in Las Vegas
vivalasvegas QUIXANT
Quixant, the global leader in computing platforms designed specifically for slot machines, has established a wholly owned US subsidiary. Incorporated in Nevada, Quixant USA Inc has its offices located in Las Vegas, the global heart of gaming.
Nick Jarmany, managing director/CEO of Quixant, commented: “This is a major milestone for us and demonstrates the long- term commitment Quixant has to our customers in the US and to the gaming industry as a whole. The USA is a very important market for Quixant and we have been working towards establishing a proper local presence for some time. Quixant USA is the newest addition to the Quixant family of companies, joining our existing subsidiaries in Taiwan and Italy and head office in Cambridge, UK.” The Quixant USA office is located in the ‘Gaming Triangle’ on the southern perimeter of the airport. Amit Sharma has been appointed VP of Sales to head up the US sales operation. Amit brings with him extensive experience of sales and support of computer products in the field of gaming. Sales director of the
group and president of Quixant USA Gary Mullins added: “For me establishing our own company in Las Vegas represents the realisation of a dream. It is an immensely exciting time and we are all looking forward to Quixant USA enabling us to form even closer relationships with our US customers. We are confident that this local presence will provide Quixant with new opportunities to bring the benefits of our advanced technology gaming solutions to customers.”
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