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INSTALLATIONS
Casinos Upgrade to
Grupo Peralda accept
IndigoVision’s IP-Video
MEI validators
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ndigoVision’s integrated IP Video solution has been used to upgrade two Greek Casinos
to fully-digital CCTV surveillance, in full compliance with the demanding Greek gaming
laws. Casino Rio, located north of the Western port city of Patras and Casino Xanthi,
which is situated in the Northeast city of the same name, are now both benefiting from C
asino Barcelona is one of the largest
casinos in Spain with 150 slots and
various live table games to offer. This
casino is the flagship property in the
Grupo Peralda casino group that totals
vastly improved CCTV systems. almost 400 slots. With the growing interest in TITO
The two projects, totalling nearly 300 cameras, were installed by IndigoVision’s local and the positive feedback of MEI VAT’s (value-added
partner ILKA S.A., who worked closely with IndigoVision and the Gaming Authority to gain trials), Casino Barcelona gladly accepted the
the necessary licences. As with many Gaming Boards worldwide, the Greek Gaming invitation by MEI to trial the Cashflow SC83. The
Authority demands 24/7 monitoring and casinos of the Grupo Peralda are set in excellent
recording of all gaming tables, slot machines and locations. Casino Barcelona can be found at the
money counting areas at 25fps, with recordings Olympic Port in Barcelona. The casino has a whole
kept for 20 days. If the CCTV system is unable to range of slots and live games to offer and the recent
monitor and record a specific gaming table, then modernisation makes this casino a pleasure to visit.
that table must be shutdown. To ensure Within a short space of time, Barcelona managers
compliance, an employee of the Gaming Authority could see the benefits of MEI Cashflow over the
is permanently on-site using the CCTV system to banknote readers currently used on the casino floor.
monitor the casino operation. Excellent acceptance rates with zero maintenance
Like many casinos the Rio and Xanthi were were not the only factors to convince the casino they
using outdated analogue VCR-based CCTV had made the right choice. The patented and proven
systems, that were becoming difficult to service MEI technology allows for the complete note set to be
and support. It was extremely time-consuming to search and analyse recorded footage, accepted, in varying conditions. Since the casino can’t
particularly if synchronised viewing was required from two or more cameras. IndigoVision’s control the note population which enters the casino,
IP Video solution overcame these problems by providing tools which allow fast access to it must be prepared to accurately accept as many
recorded footage, from multiple cameras, enabling gaming disputes to be quickly resolved. notes as possible. Thus, the casino makes more money
Commenting on the project Dimitris Megas, Casino Rio’s Surveillance Manager said: “We by accepting all of the good notes, regardless of
invested a considerable amount of time analysing CCTV systems from some of the best condition, meaning that more notes are flowing into
known suppliers in the industry. We focused on the three main areas of quality, stability and the cashbox, so making more money for the casino.
versatility in an effort to choose a solution that met our requirements. We came to the Eduardo Cuenca, Casino Barcelona’s Slots Manager
conclusion that the IndigoVision system was the best solution, both technically and explained: “From being introduced to a completely
commercially, for our casinos. The transition from the old system to the new digital system new product at
was very smooth ensuring our casino operation was not disrupted.” the beginning of
Meanwhile, IndigoVision enjoyed another successful installation in Chilean casino chain the year, my team
Enjoy Group's properties. quickly became
Enjoy Group has chosen IndigoVision’s IP Video system to provide a complete digital acquainted with
CCTV surveillance solution for all the MEI
nine of its casinos in Chile. The first Cashflow SC83.
500-camera system has been This is a very user-friendly product which clearly has
completed at the casino complex in a lower cost of ownership. We used to worry about
Coquimbo, which will shortly be bill validator performance on the floor. Now, it looks
extended to cover a new hotel and like we can focus on other parts of the floor as these
convention centre. Once complete products do as we expect; they perform.
the entire project will have upgraded “We see distinct advantages of having MEI on our
over 2,500 cameras to digital IP- casino floor and are now specifying MEI for future
CCTV surveillance. Fifteen casinos slots purchases. Our suppliers have been informed.”
worldwide have now invested in Mark Greenawalt, MEI’s Gaming Director stated:
complete digital CCTV solutions “We thank the management team at Casino Barcelona
from IndigoVision, firmly establishing for performing the VAT. The positive feedback from
the company as the market leader in our VAT’s continues and we are particularly pleased
this demanding industry. that such an important casino group in Spain is now
The systems are being installed by IndigoVision’s local partner Bitelco Diebold LTDA, with specifying our banknote reader.” Greenawalt added:
the storage solution supplied by Intransa. IndigoVision was chosen following a rigorous “This trial is another fantastic result for MEI.
competitive analysis by the casino. This involved the installation of a 30-camera test system Although we expect this type of performance on any
that allowed the casino to compare systems from different vendors side-by-side. The final slot floor around the world, this one is special
systems will be installed and operated in full compliance with the Chilean Gaming Board. because it was our 40th VAT to be started in Europe.
The flexibility of IndigoVision’s IP Video solution will in many cases enable the existing It was also the shortest in duration as Mr. Cuenca
casinos to remain operational while the upgrade takes place and also allow existing CCTV and his team saw an immediate positive impact, soon
cameras to be re-used. after it started.”
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