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BEGE 2008
BEGE 2008
In financially troubled times, is there really room for another exhibition
in the gaming industry? Yes, it would seem there is – when it’s as
good as the first BEGE was…
T
he inaugural BEGE (Balkan Entertainment move around even when things got busy, and a lot to
and Gaming Expo) was a roaring success, look at. EGT had their VegaVision cabinet on display,
with plenty of people in through the door of which the Vega Vision + series made its debut as a
– though a significant number were slant-top; Casino Technology boasted their Gemini
'civilians' – and many of the major gaming range, and gave a sneak peek of what to expect at
manufacturers present. International giants like G2E Vegas, which looks rather special. Alfastreet had
Aristocrat and WMS rubbed shoulders with the cream a bar on their stand and a raft of top product; Fair
of Eastern Europe's gaming elite, with EGT, Casino Play's bold red stand always caught the eye, and in
Technology and Alfastreet taking large stands. the centre of one hall stood a collection of PokerTek
There was one gripe, shared by a few visitors – the electronic poker tables, all set up for a large
registration desk was unnecessarily difficult. There tournament. This was a great idea, as the extra bodies
were plenty of staff there, but very few of them in the door and the excitement of the players
seemed to actually be doing anything, and you were generated real buzz and energy on the floor.
required to actually stand and shout for someone to The first BEGE was undoubtedly a success; with so
assist. Having extremely loud live music playing in the many shows lacking interest and visitor numbers in
same area really didn't help things, especially when the last couple of years, it is inevitable that some will
the registration desk staff were having to deal with fall by the wayside, especially as buyers tighten their
many different accent and nationalities. Registration belts in lean times. But if BEGE can keep its
for the electronic poker tournament, which attracted momentum after a fine start, it will surely buck the
huge interest, was at the same desk as exhibitors and trend and establish itself as a show for the present
press were to collect their passes, which meant far and future.
too many people converging on one relatively small
Images this page: Top, EGT’s large stand
desk; perhaps next year, registration for
was very busy; Fair Play’s stand stood
players/visitors and exhibitors/press could be
out thanks to its bright colours; Casino
Technology emplyed a stunning backdrop
separate.
for their slots; Alfastreet had a lot of
Once in the halls though, things were entirely
product on show on their large space
different. A clean, open layout, plenty of space to
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