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G2e07 REPORT
TCS John Huxley
on a Super Streak
across the States
TCS John Huxley has been signing up for some exciting Stateside deals over the last year
since opening a Las Vegas based manufacturing plant, a point emphasised by the layout
Jackpot support from
uniforms on show. A host of new games was looking to push the brand further. Gaming Support
statesofplay streak, odd, even numbers and Gaming Support was showcasing its JackpotJunction XL
TCS JOHN HUXLEY big or small numbers. with CastNET, its JackpotJunction Lite media controller and
Hawkins said: “We’re really software, LED displays, its BaseSys open-standard casino
TCS John Huxley was intro- pleased to introduce a whole management system, and Jackpot Controllers.
ducing three completely new new approach to playing Sic The JackpotJunction XL and Lite promotional systems lay
table games at G2e, Blackjack Bo in the USA. The base game claim to being the gaming industry’s most prolific gaming-
Plus, Step Poker and Lucky of Sic Bo is already known as a enabled digital signage platforms. The BaseSys system is the
Numbers Roulette, alongside fast paced game with loads of only open-standard casino management system that works
a spate of new product ideas excitement but the introduc- with all slot machines and allows users the freedom from
being seen in the United tion of our exclusive Super being tied to bundled software that doesn’t quite fit. The-
States for the first time, such Streal side betting option will Jackpot Controllers feature integrated support of mysteries,
as the Super Streak Sic Bo take the game to a whole new progressives, local and wide-area digital networks.
bonus and TouchTable Multi- level. By providing incremen-
Play Roulette. tal payouts in a simple and
Blackjack Plus offers new easy to follow format, Super
side bets for the popular game Sic Bo will undoubtedly
of blackjack and delivers attract lots of new players
higher payouts and more looking for the best thrills and
excitement to players. excitement with the dice.”
Designed specifically for use Also appearing for the first
with a continuous shuffler, time in the US was TouchTable
Blackjack Plus consists of MultiPlay, an industry first
three optional insurance side which merges a traditional
bets to be played in addition roulette table and live
to standard blackjack. The first croupier with a full sized elec-
bet is insurance, similar to the tronic multi-player betting
conventional insurance, surface, New Touch ID tech-
although with this version a nology makes the offering
blackjack (jack of spades of unique as unlike any other
clubs) as the dealer’s hole card touch screen interface it can
will pay three to one. All other identify each individual player
ten pointy cards pay the con- and their betting activity. Each
ventional two to one. The of the seven player positions
second side bet is Dealer displays a personalised touch
PEPO still the
Draws Ace, which may be TCS John Huxley’s Roger Hawkins and Brad Broderick and the menu. Group business devel-
taken whenever the dealer
layout uniforms made by Uniforms by John Marks (top). The
opment director Simon Witty
has a ten point card showing.
new game Blackjack Plus with its array of side betting options
star of the show
said: “TouchTable MultiPlay
This side bet pays 11 to one if Roulette will revolutionise
the dealer has an ace as his provides an extra element of a very short notice. live gaming by bringing all
for Gold Club
hole card. The third bet is excitement to the game and is To introduce this new the inherent advantages of
Dealer Busts on Ace, which easy for beginners and offers service to the US, all the electronic betting to the live goldtouch blue and yellow version to
may be taken whenever an new betting alternatives dealers and promotional girls gaming floor whilst retaining GOLD CLUB match the Columbian flag.
ace is showing. The side bet without slowing the game’s on the TCS John Huxley stand the essence and feel of a live South America has provided
wins if the dealer busts. pace. With no need for extra were wearing outfits printed game. TouchTable MultiPlay With the International Casino much business of late.
Winning bets pay seven to electrical equipment, it uses a from layouts. Produced by Roulette delivers reduced Exhibition just two month’s Jure Stopar, sales
one if the dealer stands on standard 0 or 00 roulette wheel Unifoms by Jon Marks, the operating costs, significantly away, Gold Club was saving manager of Gold Club, said:
soft 17, and six to one if the and table but has some addi- exclusive designs demon- fast games, increased security its new product launches for “Gold Club met many new
dealer hits a soft 17. tional Lucky Numbers betting strate the strong and vibrant and most importantly an London. clients from all over the
Step Poker offers between boxes added to the layout. colours created by the digital enhanced playing experience There was, though, still world at this exhibition.
two and five steps of play Lucky Numbers bets imaging process. for the end user.” plenty of interest in this, There were many new clients
giving players a fantastic payout if the last digit of the Roger Hawkins, CEO of Witty was also keen to high- Gold Club’s eight from South America where
opportunity to win up to five number spun on the wheel the Americas, said: “Part of light the latest version of Triple appearance as an exhibitor Gold Club is gaining more
times in one round. At each matches the Lucky Number our development strategy Towers virtual horseracing at the Las Vegas gaming and more importance as a
step of the game the dealer bet. Players can also wager on has been to introduce a full game. Featuring what he exhibition. gaming device supplier. The
deals only one card to each blocks of Lucky Numbers as production facility for the describes as the most realistic Gold Club’s PEPO exhibition was an absolute
player and their hand is deter- well as combined Odd/Even Americas. The KRE8 is horse racing computer graph- Roulette Configuration success and we are going to
mined to be a winning hand and Red/Black bets for another part of that process. ics to date, this virtual sports consists of Integrated attend the G2E 2008 with an
according to a predetermined example Red Even. We now have the ability to betting platform can serve a Gaming Terminals stations even bigger booth.”
pay table, making it a game of Until recently KRE8 gaming produce the highest quality crowd pf players on just one linked to a fully automated Seven chairs, each with
pure chance that is intimida- layouts were only available layouts with quick turn- point of sale system. Roulette Wheel. The their own touch screen
tion free with no bluffing. through TCS John Huxley’s UK around times and most “The Triple Towers game exclusive design of their betting terminal are located in
Wagers are placed by each manufacturing facility. importantly cost effectively.” platform will offer casino, seven-player version an almost orbital fashion
player on at least the first two However, due to ever increas- The group was also betting and social gaming incorporates seven around the central, automated
steps of play in the round and ing demand and the need for showing its Super Streak addi- venues a cost effective game Integrated Gaming Terminals roulette wheel. The Integrated
each player has the option of quicker turnaround rimes, full tion to the game of Sic Bo in solution with low overheads, with touch screen displays in Betting Terminals are linked to
placing additional wagers for production facilities have now the US for the first time. The minimal operational costs and a star configuration around a Gold Club’s Golden Wheel
subsequent steps of the round. been developed in Las Vegas, fully electronic, animated will allow players to partici- fully automated genuine roulette program.
Players have five chances to South Africa, Australia and Super Sic Bo game incorpo- pate in the excitement of mechanical roulette wheel. Also on show was the
win per round and the five more recently Macau. All rates the exclusive Super horseracing. The flexibility of The product is now available Omega touchscreen
wagers placed by each player regional facilities have a dedi- Streak side betting option the platform allows the house in several colours including automated roulette solution,
can vary between the cated team of design and print alongside the usual 56 betting edge to be adjusted to suit racing red and pearly white. UFO roulette, Neon stand
minimum and the maximum technicians who are able to options of Sic Bo. The bonus local requirements. A progres- The group is open to design alone roulette stations and
of the table limits. cater to the most diverse bet allows players to bet on sive jackpot feature adds to suggestions though and has several designs of slot
Lucky Number Roulette requirements from casinos at sequences of results for a the game appeal.” already customised a red, machines.
46 January 2008 G2ereport
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