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G2E ASIA 2008
interesting benefit of the system is that in-game KING and CARNIVAL PRINCESS, two titles with a
advertising is possible and is easy to update for the vibrant Brazilian carnival fiesta theme, and BUSH
operator; it could also be harnessed for the casino's EXPLORER, where the player can choose the number
own marketing or promotional use. of reels they want to play. Finally, ACROPOLIS
TouchTable MultiPLAY Roulette also made its TREASURE completed the line-up of new titles, with
debut, a Roulette game with touchscreen interface an engaging ancient Greece theme.
which identifies individual players using Touch ID Gaming Partners International, aka GPI, were
technology. Automating Roulette results in increased another company that was enjoying the greater space
security and eliminates dealer error, while also in the Venetian. Their stand was much larger than
making it possible to play more games per hour – last year, and with it came the potential to
which of course means increased profits for the demonstrate more product.
operator. Unlike many automated Roulettes, this table One of the main attractions on the stand was their
features a live croupier who can concentrate on RFID poker table, which features 125KHz RFID
entertaining customers and creating a great player technology and can read up to 25 chips per second,
experience. The table is now available in a double- and up to 840 chips on the table. Poker can now
table setup, which allows 14 players to enjoy the benefit from greater security and quicker payouts, as
game from one wheel. casino rake and round-ups can be calculated
Also on show was their Automatic Dice immediately. Quicker payouts equals more hands per
Recognition System, which brings increased security hour, which means more profit.
to Sic Bo games by automatically entering the GPI's Christophe Leparoux is optimistic about the
outcome of the dice throw onto the dealer console table's opportunities in Macau, as he explained: "All
when the dealer lifts off the cordless dice cover. The the operators are very interested in it as they think it
system works with a small camera inside the dice may be the next game beyond Baccarat for the
cover, and an external controller running a casino. It will bring in a new crowd, a younger crowd,
proprietary vision recognition algorithm. the same as in Europe so we have had a lot of interest
JCM took their excellent Trident product, a piece especially with the RFID incorporated, so we'll
of equipment that seems absolutely ideally suited to probably have a test with one operator in Macau."
Macau because of the domination of table games. FutureLogic have had plenty of success in Asia in
The product is being readied for introduction into recent years, and it looks set to continue with the
Macau in 2009, as JCM's Tom Nieman explains: "We introduction of PromoNet, a means for casinos to
think in such a table-centric market, a product like market via a clever couponing system right into the
Trident which takes cash validation right to the table, player's hands. Coupons are printed after players cash
puts it into a lockable, removable cash box, has a out, and can be used to promote other areas in the
strong future. casino, special offers and much more. It's an excellent
"We're working hard to understand the market place, system and a very clever product, and as most of the
how fast it needs to process, what it actually has to do gaming world is turning to TITO, it should find a
unique to this market versus North America." Having solid customer base in Asia very soon.
seen Trident up close at G2E 2007, this should be a G2E Asia was good for the company too,
roaring success when it enters the Asian market. apparently – and an improvement on last year's show,
Tom also told us that business has been good in says John Edmunds: "The last few years we've done
the region, alongside TransAct, whose printers they this show it's been awkward with the split levels. It
distribute in the area: "Macau's been a wonderful was hard for customers old and new to find us, and
market for us. The sales of bill validators, and printers for us to find them. Customer-wise, all the key
as we represent TransAct over here as well, have been operators are here, we've had some great meetings
very, very good." and we're very pleased."
Casino Technology's stand featured their hugely Alfastreet used the show to launch a new series of
enjoyable X-WIN slot concept, alongside a strong multiplayer games, and G2E Asia saw the world
line-up of new releases for Asia. GOLDEN BIRD was premiere of their Baccarat game. As Alfastreet's Matjaz
top of the tree, a high-volatility game with a strong Petek explained: "It's not just a Baccarat game, rather
Chinese theme. With 100 winning lines, it shoudl it's a whole series of games. For us, it's the first time
appeal to players who bet on the maximum number our game is not going to be mechanical, it's like a
of lines. The graphics are what one expects from video game. It offers new opportunities to our existing
Casino Technology, crisp and clear with bold colours, and new customers. There will be a poker game
and combined with good gameplay, this should keep launched on this platform, and some other exciting
players happy for some time. games which we are keeping quiet about for now."
GOTHIC QUEEN is an unusual title, and is Alfastreet works with RGB as their Asia distributor,
designed for players looking for a fun way to spend but took the decision to exhibit independently after
their time rather than thinking about jackpots! Not some consideration. Matjaz added: "We have machines
that there are not prizes to be won – the Turbo on RGB's stand but we also wanted to present our
option in-game allows the player to play on 243 lines, Alfastreet brand to the Macau market in our own way.
and players can increase their wins by choosing a bet We're a significant player worldwide in the multiplayer
multiplier for all wins during the main game. market, and that's what we want to communicate to our
Alongside these intriguing games were CARNIVAL customers. Also, we wanted to show our commitment to
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