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Heads-Up for poker players
P
okerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated
poker tables and related software, announced today that its European
Distributor, Cosmic Video Amusements, has already placed over 100 Heads-
Up Challenge tables in ten countries across Europe.
Heads-Up Challenge is a two-player game that plays Texas Hold’em for
fun and amusement, and is targeted to bars and restaurants. It was first
introduced in the United States in July of last year, with rave reviews from
poker players and bar patrons alike.
Cosmic Video was just awarded full European distribution in April, and has
made huge strides in seeding this expansive market with initial units. Cosmic
has already placed units in the UK, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Germany,
Finland, Norway, Spain, Luxemburg and Iceland.
“Distributors, operators, pub owners and patrons are euphoric about this
game, and so are we,” said Terry Farr, CEO of Cosmic Video Amusements.
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“We have begun working with some great distributors and operators to
place units so far, some of whom have already placed their second and third
orders with us. We are now actively looking to sign-up additional, proactive
partners to meet the demand that we are seeing for this product throughout
G
auss Enterprise was founded in 1991. It manufactures a variety of high Europe.”
quality games as well as supplying consultation, developing platforms “Texas Hold’em is a phenomenon of our time, and crosses generations,”
and supplying accessories for the games. The best-selling product at the said Thomas von Ballmoos of Playworld Gmbh in Switzerland. “This game
moment is Gauss’ CGA/VGA Touch Games, Interface Card of Arcade games was introduced at the perfect time for us to capitalize on poker’s popularity,
for PC and Multi-games. (Amusement Games 4 in 1). and bring a new game to a market that has been in serious need of
The GSE-628 Amusement 4 in 1 is a single-player touch-screen revitalization.”
amusement game. This interesting game combination is easy to play. Cosmic has just begun to roll-out new tournament software in Europe for
Gauss uses an embedded PCB for the game base. The main features are as Heads-Up Challenge, which was recently introduced to allow up to eight
follows: players to compete in knockout heads-up matches. Farr sees this as a
• The PCB is not a traditional PC baseboard, therefore the hard disk, fan and significant addition to further boost the game’s popularity, earning potential
operation system for personal computer are not necessary. The board size and longevity. “Heads-Up Challenge is already a high earner, and adding the
is small and operation speed is high. ability for between four and eight players to compete is a way
• New customized amusement games or gambling games can be added on to further increase earning potential for this product,” added Farr.
the same board.
• Dimension: 20.5 x 17.9 x 2.0 (cm).
• Weight: 250g.
Bear Claw
Dreams in Argentina
S
mart Industries first introduced a
crane called "Bear Claw" almost
20 years ago. Now the Bear Claw is
T
he Italian manufacturer Magic Dreams has started delivery of back with a new look and new
machines to Argentina. These machines will be the first to be features. The new Bear Claw is even
installed with the new multilevel mystery jackpot. more stylish than the original, with a
“We are very proud of this, as we are growing very fast in South matte black cabinet and classy design
America,” stated Magic Dreams’ General Manager Luca Gerardini. “Only that will fit perfectly with upscale
few months ago we were opening the new office in Buenos Aires and locations.
now we are installing the jackpot. This is an important goal we have However, it still has all the features
reached and this means that all the efforts of previous years thanks to you'd expect from Smart’s Toy Chest
the regional office in Colombia, have allowed us to be well-known in the line of cranes, including two coin
market and our products well appreciated.” mechs and room for a DBA standard.
Magic Dreams is continuously working to improve efficiency and And like the Toy Chest cranes, the
innovation, that’s why since the beginning of the year it has launched Bear Claw is also priced to be affordable for any operator. The Bear
many new gaming titles. The wide range of newest games can be linked Claw currently comes in a 41" wide cabinet with 33" depth and 78"
to Rapid Cash jackpot system and displayed in the second screen of the height to fit through standard doorways. It is also backed up by
machine, enhancing machines’ performances. Smart's Exclusive 1 Year Limited Warranty
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