FutureLogic, Inc., today announced that the company will mark a milestone in the thermal printing industry this year, celebrating 25 years in business. Founded in 1983, FutureLogic has established a leadership position in the TITO printer market through technological innovation and outstanding customer service.

FutureLogic began doing business as an electronic design consulting business, and created its first custom printer for the medical device market in 1995. FutureLogic printers also helped facilitate the development of supermarket couponing systems that are used to retain and reward shoppers. Today the company designs and manufactures thermal printers for casino gaming, medical, RTAL, gas pumps, promotional equipment, kiosk, and industrial applications.

In the gaming industry, FutureLogic has been setting performance standards since 1999 – winning ten industry awards in the past three years. “FutureLogic developed and launched the first TITO gaming printer, in collaboration with IGT designers, for the introduction of EZ-Pay,” says Nick Micalizzi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America. “Today we have more installed TITO printers than all other manufacturers, and currently estimate that more than four billion tickets per year are printed across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia."

Although TITO technology has been widely adopted in U.S. casinos and some countries around the world, it is still a developing market in other parts of the world. One of the company challenges is to ensure that those regions receive the engineering, technical service and regulatory support that has made FutureLogic the leader in gaming printers worldwide. FutureLogic International has enjoyed significant growth over the last three years and market penetration in Europe and Asia has exceeded all expectations. The company has also grown operations in Latin America, and recently expanded operations with a sales, service and distribution center in Macau.

“Our goal is to be our customers’ best printer resource, worldwide. This means direct global support coupled with in-depth local knowledge,” said John Edmunds, Vice President of International Sales & Marketing.  “Choosing FutureLogic is not just about specifying a reliable, high performance product – it’s also about the world-class support behind the FutureLogic name; whether that’s rapid turnaround on new firmware and ticket design requests for a casino opening, or on-the-ground support for major TITO trials and installations.”

In addition to establishing engineering and technical service operations in key markets around the world, FutureLogic is working hard at developing new technologies and implementing emerging OEM design requirements.  “Our collaboration with industry-leading game manufacturers around the world has been an important factor in our ability to improve printer functionality and develop the interfaces required for next-generation electronic games,” said Micalizzi.  “Our new GEN2 Universal printer, for example, anticipates new standards for the hottest trend in gaming – downloadable games.”

The GEN2™ Universal printers provide a migration path and support all current and emerging game types by incorporating three game ports, including RS232, NetPlex and USB 2. As a platinum member of GSA, FutureLogic participates in the development of communication standards and reference designs, sits on the Board of Directors, and chairs the GSA’s GDS (Gaming Device Standards) committee.
Another key development from FutureLogic is the PromoNet solution, a template-based promotional coupon system. “PromoNet will help casinos design and manage a wide range of promotional campaigns from the convenience of a workstation PC, and can be used with any gaming machine that is equipped with the GSA version of FutureLogic’s popular GEN2 Universal or GEN2 VST Universal printer,” said Edmunds. “With non-gaming revenue becoming more important to casino resorts and complexes, linking reward programs across multiple leisure experiences, as well as casino floors, will provide operators with new marketing opportunities.”
Edmunds noted the GSA open protocol allows casinos to leverage existing GEN2 Universal hardware across the casino floor, eliminating the need for costly modifications to printers and/or communication protocols. PromoNet is being developed in concert with the GSA standards and FutureLogic anticipates it will be installed in harmony with the release of certain GSA standards.

“Although FutureLogic currently dominates the TITO market, our focus remains on developing technologies that improve reliability, add value, and expand printer functionality,” said Micalizzi. “We see continued growth in the global gaming market and are positioned to deliver the engineering expertise, local support and exceptional customer service required to advance the evolution of cashless technology.”

Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems business, a global leader in touch technology, is to make a special presentation to Suzo International at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE 2008) from 22nd to 24th January at Earl’s Court 1, London, UK in recognition of the gaming distributor’s exceptional sales performance during the last 12 months. The “Star Distributor” award will be made on the second day of the show at Suzo’s stand (3920) by Elo’s regional manager Mike Sigona.

Sigona commented, “This award is to mark our recognition of Suzo’s exceptional performance in 2007 which has seen a staggering eight-fold increase in sales volume with a number of major contract wins across Europe. In addition we have seen an increase in market share that can only be described as phenomenal. Our association with Suzo goes back to 1999 and has grown steadily over that time, blossoming into a highly fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship last year. This is due in no small part to Suzo’s knowledge and experience of the European gaming market along with the company’s exceptional reputation and international reach.

Marcel Oelen, Suzo’s Managing Director, commented, “We are very pleased to receive this award as it acknowledges the hard work put in by all our employees to help make Elo touchscreens and touchmonitors a big success in the gaming market. The unrivalled quality of the product and the excellent technical and logistical support provided by Elo makes our job easier in a very competitive market. With Europe’s booming leisure industry and the new products Elo is launching at ICE, we expect continued growth for Elo touchmonitors in the years to come.”

BetXTech, a niche focused software development and system integration firm, has announced it will be making its debut International Casino Exhibition (ICE) appearance, to showcase their No-Risk, Self-Service Sports Betting kiosk terminals, as well as its newly developed casino slot ticket redemption solution, an IGT EZ Pay integrated Voucher Redemption Terminal (VRT).

 BetXTech has been in the business of developing betting software the past 3 years, and has concentrated a large part of its efforts on delivering no-risk, retail-based solutions to betting shops and casinos. The company initially launched their flag-ship commercial Sportsbook product, the XSS-EPOS betting terminal, at the 2006 Betting Show in Birmingham, UK. The company has justseveral licensed betting operations throughout the UK and Ireland, with significant results.

Because of BetXTech’s electronic point of sale (EPOS) software and hardware integration expertise, the company was approached by leading casino operator, Regency International, to develop a bespoke slot ticket redemption terminal that would support cashless slot machine gaming (TITO – Ticket In Ticket Out) at Regency's newly established Romania based casino. Regency’s slot machines are equipped with Future Logic GEN2 printers, and BetXTech’s XSS-VRT terminals will be capable of processing the slot ticket jackpot vouchers through the IGT EZ-Pay system using JCM American Corporation UBA Series validator and a high volume cash dispenser, featuring hefty 3000 note capacity cassettes with four different currency denominations. The VRT solution is to be delivered to Regency International beginning of Q1 2008.

The boutique firm made the decision to become an exhibitor in this year’s ICE show in order to seek out strategic partners interested in distributing the company’s self-service sports betting and voucher redemption terminals to casinos. “Our decision to attend ICE 2008 this year as an exhibitor will surely prove to be one of the company’s major decisions leading to future business. We feel a good number of established casino suppliers will take an interest in our innovative and cost effective solutions as complimentary offerings to their existing portfolio”, says Melcom Copeland, a Director of BetXTech.

The BetXTech website has been recently redesigned in order to better introduce their No-Risk betting solutions, as well as feature recent client deployments and case studies following the completion of 1-year commercial trials of their Sports Betting Kiosk terminals in UK and Ireland.

The ATEI International Casino Exhibition will take place at Earls Court, London during 22 – 24 January 2008. BetXTech will be showcasing its solutions at ICE STAND #3032.

Organized by Game Time International (GTI), GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 is taking place on May 8 to 10 at B and C Zones, Hall One of the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan.  It is estimated that over 100 exhibitors will be present to showcase a total thousands of popular and newest products at more than 800 booths this year.  GTI Asia Taipei Expo has gradually become the biggest and most representative export tradeshow in the Asian Pacific Region.  It is also one of the must-see one-stop show for international buyers to make their purchases.  The products on display come in various categories, including complete units, PCBs, cabinets/cases, parts and accessories, and are coupled with the world-class quality and competitive prices from Taiwanese manufacturers.  Moreover, the exceptionally friendly after-sales services provided by the companies have made Taiwan a genuine partner to the global electronic gaming/amusement industry.

Entering its 15th anniversary in 2008, GTI Asia Taipei Expo has attracted exhibitors, media and event organizers from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, China, the Philippines, Italy, the US, and the UK for an optimal exposure to the Asian and global markets.  One of the most appealing charms of the show to lure attendees is the second-to-none R&D and innovation potential of the Taiwan-based companies.  The number of visiting countries has reached 50 in 2006 and it will be growing even bigger in the coming years as the performance of the show itself improves year by year.

The diversities of products exhibited at GTI Asia Taipei Expo also amaze buyers to the show year after year, including AWP, bingo/lotto game, boxer, carnival, casino, coin pusher, crane, electronic roulette, Mario slot, multi-player, pinball bingo, redemption, Sic Bo, slot and vending video poker/fruit game machines, air hockey, basketball shooters, kiddie rides, online games, table soccer, VR simulators, and all kinds of spare parts and accessories. 

The first-stage exhibitor registration and booth arrangements are underway in heat at this moment.  Companies confirming their participation in GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 include Saint-Fun, IGS, Subsino, Astro, Feiloli, GMS, CLE, Borden, Youal-Jifh, Golden Royal, Leisure Machinery/Global Star, Song Yung, MT-Taiwan, Q-Lit, YTE, Huai I, Injoy Motion, Jyuee Ang, ICT, Keaon, YCCT-Opto, Frolicker, Tecway, Progame, and more.  Some exhibitors have also expanded their exhibiting space for a better presentation and a number of newcomers have express strong desire to have their debuts this year, making the booths already unable to meet the demand again.

GTI cordially invites visitors worldwide to see the most and hottest products and meet with top-class exhibitors at GTI Asia Taipei Expo 2008 on May 8 to 10.  Free tickets will be available for reservation soon.  The new website of GTI Asia Taipei Expo is currently under construction and will be launched before the end of February.  Anyone interested in more detailed information is more than welcome to contact the organizer directly, Tel: +886-2-27607407 ext. 207, Fax: +886-2-27623873, E-mail: gametime@taiwanslot.com.tw, and Website: www.taiwanslot.com.tw www.gtiexpo.com.tw.

2008 begins in a very exciting way for Suzo International. The casino group that was formed in 2007 under the management of Erik Wijma predicts strong expansion this year. Erik explains why “We have been seen the benefit of securing component sales with the end user. This has been especially appreciated by companies that we distribute for on a global scale, such as FutureLogic. Now we have expanded this service”.

Suzo International can now offer world class solutions for both the slots and tables sections. With the Suzo-Happ Group acting as global distributor for Elixir Gaming, this brings a whole series of benefits for casinos. Suzo International can now offer five major products from Elixir, namely the Deck Checker, RandomPlus Shuffler, ShufflePro and the ChipWasher and Dolphin Chips. Looking at each one individually:

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