Elixir ShufflePro chosen by Poker Master

Suzo International is pleased to report that the leading poker table manufacturer in Hungary – PM Europe Ltd – has integrated Elixir’s ShufflePro into its design. PM Europe Ltd is better known as Poker-Master. The company headed by Andras Marton was quickly convinced of both Elixir’s product performance and Suzo International’s service capabilities.

Poker Master was set up in 2007 and manufactures poker tables. Poker Master has quickly set up strong sales in both Hungary and Romania. First contacts with Suzo International were only in April of this year. The visit to Hungary by Suzo International was reciprocated by Poker Master shortly afterwards in order to gain extensive technical training by Suzo’s casino technical manager Marc Martens.

Suzo International’s Joost van Egeraat comments on the success, “We gained the European rights for Elixir products barely a year ago and so we have been very busy introducing the Elixir range to the European casino market. Poker Master is a young and innovative company and embraced the opportunity to trial the Elixir ShufflePro. The excellent results quickly convinced Poker Master. We place much emphasis on our sales and technical service. We are very pleased to be able to cite Poker Master as a customer for Elixir’s ShufflePro”.

Andras Marton, Managing Director of Poker Master, explains his choice, “It did not take us long to make our decision. Suzo International has provided excellent support for us to integrate the ShufflePro. ShufflePro is exactly what we are looking for – simple to integrate and simple for our customers to use”.

The best of payment systems, technology and passion together for all to see -

An important international exhibition where new ideas in the Amusement sector were presented. But also an essential appointment to meet visitors and potential customers as reliable partners and leaders in technological development. This is what Enada Rome 2008 meant for Comestero Group.

In a new modern stand, where technological metallic colours were mixed with warm passionate shades, Comestero Group chose to show off the best of their payment systems and money control. The range varied from the kit designed for Italian newslot2 (complete with coin validator, smart coin sorter and hoppers) to banknote readers with integrated stackers,and also accessories for gaming machines.
The unquestionable protagonist of the stand was however the complete range of change machines; more than 12 different models available in numerous versions which are differentiated by: coin capacity, payment systems, mounting and installation, reference value and power supply.  Reliability is the strong point of Comestero Group’s change machines, demonstrated by the continual increase in numbers: more than 40,000 change machines used in 30 different countries in the world, 10,000 of which produced and distributed in 2007.

The customer is always the centre of attention, even in the designing phase

From consolidated articles to new ideas. Comestero Group dedicated a large area to the presentation of the project of the new change machine ADHOC. As the name indicates, the change machine ADHOC can be made-to-measure as a base for any Italian Slot model. Part of the Comestero Group’s strategy has always been to work continuously alongside the customer. With this new project this commitment has been enforced by co-operating with other manufacturers specialized in Slot production combining their own experience and competence in the production of change machines.

Performance in movement

A special area of the stand was dedicated to the presentation of the whole range of solutions for coin and banknote counting. One of the numerous models was the coin counter/sorter BRAVA4, ideal to count large quantities of coins. Furthermore two more models which couldn’t be forgotten: the counter/sorter 401, high quality reliability greatly appreciated by Amusement operators, and the new banknote counter C-920SM equipped with sophisticated anti-counterfeit control systems which allowed it to pass the European Central Bank test. Compact and safe,both machines can be easily transportable and give the possibility to carry out all counting operations on site.

ELAUT NV has appointed Paul Heuvelmans to the newly created position of Product Manager. Reporting directly to Eric Verstraeten,CEO, Paul will support and guide the company’s R&D department.

Paul’s main task will be highlighting new technologies and integrate these within Elaut’s full range of products. Bringing market focused issues to developments attention in order for Elaut to present products suitable for any market.

Paul brings extensive knowledge and experience to the role, with over 22 years in the gaming and amusement industry. His most recent position held was at the Janshen & Hahnraths Group who is known as the largest arcade operator in the Netherlands as well operator of single sites and wholesales. Both Nationally and Internationally, Paul was in charge of development for suitable products.

“Paul brings a wealth of experience to our company. His technical know-how and commitment to our industry will strengthen Elaut’s position.” Says CEO, Eric Verstraeten.

 “This appointement reflects Elaut’s emphasis on developing and strengthening our products.”

Innovative products and new online concepts inspire international partners

One of the highest mountains in the Austrian Alps – the Feuerkogel – was the spectacular venue for the funworld Distributor Meeting in September. Partners from around the world responded to the funworld invitation and spent two unforgettable days at a height of 1625 m above sea level and overlooking the broad waters of the Traunsee Alpine lake in the idyllic Salzkammergut.

The agenda for the meeting was “funworld goes Internet”. A combination of a colourful presentation and pure experience in a familiar atmosphere was the springboard for informing international partners about a big crop of innovations. In the course of the meeting the multiple-product company that has re-positioned itself since the start of this year presented not only its entire product range, including all new and further developments, but it also showed the new Internet presentation in umbrella brand design together with the online marketing tool Google Ads that has so far not been widely utilised by the industry.

“We are strengthening our activities in Internet, because we want to revive the gaming machines sector that has slid into the shadow by modernising it and bringing it inline with the spirit of our times. Our Internet offensive extends through all our product groups, and this is because linking them to the fastest growing and most significant medium is an elementary step for the success of each separate product. The big entrance Internet has made is creating an attractive additional benefit while generating clear preferences among clear target groups”, Josef Öhlinger, CEO of funworld ag said.

PHOTO PLAY with Yetisports and embedded Internet
The focus of constructive discussion of PHOTO PLAY was the new update 2009 with the four Yetisports games, because funworld has for the first time now succeeded in bringing this successful game series out of Internet and optimized onto the touchscreen. Yetisports games can thus only be played exclusively with PHOTO PLAY in the gaming machines sector.

The new PHOTO PLAY application “Embedded Internet” also impressed the distributors, because it makes external Internet contents accessible on the PHOTO PLAY terminals on a country-specific basis. In Germany this already comprises three different contents, with own access to the DSAB darts league, to You Tube and sport betting.

NEW: Touch Toy Online plus Touch DJ
Partners showed much interest in the children’s terminal Touch Toy, now also available with online networking. The new music jukebox Touch DJ proved to be a big attraction too; this plays music titles and videos in the highest quality and can be readily updated.

Alan Freimuth presents Stacker
The arcade prize game Stacker attracted major interest and its impressive international success was presented personally by Alan Freimuth (General Manager of LAI Games).

Innovative products for the sports betting industry
A further meeting highlight was the presentation of BET-solutions, the new funworld betting unit that has now made the company into a complete technological provider for sports betting since January. The products touch2win II, fun-station and BET-Shop attracted enormous interest.

touch2win II is a top quality betting terminal with which BET-solutions is already successfully represented on the German market and produces top single player results. fun-station provides the entire sport betting range, selected PHOTO PLAY games plus classic surfing in Internet as a surf platform with added value portal. BET-Shop is an innovative betting shop providing access to the sport betting range as a browser oriented betting application on the PHOTO PLAY terminal.

GAM-X: A pure Internet product with a broad range
funworld has developed a special product for the Italian market in GAM-X that was introduced at the in Bologna trade exhibition in spring as well as being the banner-carrier product at the Rome autumn trade fair. In addition to classic casino games and the entertainment device GAM-X is as pure Internet product a true new breed that offers skill games with winning chances like people’s poker, PHOTO PLAY skill games, bingo, sport betting and scratch lotteries. funworld has thus developed a unique product together with cooperation partner Microgame that is of great interest for other countries too, because it can be adapted and transfered with relatively little effort.

Pure enthusiasm!
The guests were not only busy with the meeting agenda up in their Alpine retreat, they also enjoyed the wonderful panorama view of the Feuerkogel peak already powdered with early snow and enjoyed unique Alpine experiences. A cable car trip high into the mountains took the astonished guests to a laughter filled reception given by Yeti and the penguins. A torchlight walk gave everyone a chance to experience something of a unique atmosphere in a different perspective and to tank up on fresh energy at the same time.

A great relaxed atmosphere was enjoyed in a mountain chalet evening with hearty refreshments, music at the log fire and an amusing human “slot machine” appearance. The Distributor Meeting for 2008 was rounded of with numerous great little details bringing memorable moments such as an Alphorn blower waking the guests in the morning, and flying lampions with the message “funworld goes Internet” for the partners to take back to their distant homelands.

“For funworld this year’s Distributor Meeting on the Feuerkogel was a major success. Not only because so many of our partners came great distances to join us, but above all because we have once again been able to convince our guests and generate their total enthusiasm for our philosophy. It pleased me enormously that we convinced them in terms of content about our ideas and have been able to motivate them for new joint projects”, Öhlinger commented.

Cantor Gaming and ATRONIC, a leading global slot machine manufacturer, have entered into a second agreement that gives Cantor Gaming exclusive use of a wider range of games for online and handheld use.  This deal will launch ATRONIC slots content in Cantor’s handheld and online gaming formats. The new online and handheld games are based on popular ATRONIC slot games, such as the classic SPHINX theme. Currently SPHINX can be played in casinos across 80 countries and is a big hit in gaming hotspots Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

The ATRONIC Group of companies is a leading global provider of casino games and services dedicated to producing the highest quality of entertaining games and systems solutions. In addition to a huge library of exciting games, the ATRONIC portfolio includes dynamic casino management and linked gaming solutions. ATRONIC holds the coveted Nevada gaming license. 

Cantor Gaming is quickly becoming a major player in the online gaming industry thanks to a comprehensive range of hugely popular launches. This deal makes CantorCasino.com a “one-stop shop” for gaming enthusiasts and is yet another sign of the great strides Cantor Gaming has made in the marketplace over the past year.

On July 7th Cantor Gaming announced an agreement to bring cutting-edge mobile gaming technology to the casino floor and sports book of the billion-dollar M Resort and Casino located South Las Vegas Boulevard.  The $1 billion M Resort and Casino is scheduled to open in spring 2009. The exclusive partnership with ATRONIC, a heavily regulated gaming company, highlights Cantor Gaming’s regulatory status as one of the most highly respected and trustworthy online casino brands.

“ATRONIC is excited to be partnering with Cantor and thus expanding access of our player’s favorite games through Cantor’s mobile devices within casinos and the legal online casino markets”, said Ken Bossingham, ATRONIC Americas Chief Operating Officer. “Cantor’s global experience in secure, high volume financial transactions provides us with the confidence that our content will be delivered in a professional and lawful manner in these exciting, emerging markets.”

“We are focussed on providing our players with the very best games and this deal is an excellent example of our commitment to this goal ,” said Cantor Gaming MD Manu Gambhir. “We are confident the proven games from ATRONIC will thrill our online and handheld slots players.”

An affiliate of the global financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, Cantor Gaming’s portfolio includes exclusive games such as Statjack™, the new card counting Blackjack game, as well as XtraOdds Baccarat™, Cantor Financial Odds™  and Bonus Roulette™