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.”

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™

Kontron Technology Korea (KTK), the sales representative of Kontron in the Republic of Korea, is intensifying its cooperation with Gaius Technology, a long time partner of Kontron Embedded Modules in the Republic of Korea, to expand sales of high quality Computer-on-Module solutions in the Korean market.

Gaius Technology already has significant expertise and experience in the use and deployment of Kontron’s leading edge Computer-on-Modules (COMs) as well as Kontron’s CRT-to-LCD converters and extensive portfolio of 3.5 single board computers in a diverse range of applications and environments. By bundling Kontron Technology Korea’s marketing expertise with Gaius Technology’s value-added services, Kontron aims to further expand sales of these products and more throughout the Republic of Korea.

“KTK's strong marketing presence will extend the Kontron brand name widely across Korea,” explains Mr. Kim, founder and general manager of Gaius. “Gaius will bring the technical and application specific expertise to act upon the resulting inquiries and implement the subsequent custom specific carrier board projects."

OEM customers in the Republic of Korea will benefit in particular from Gaius Technology’s proven ability to design and deliver customer-specific carrier boards based on Kontron’s industry standard Computer-on-Modules. OEMs benefit by receiving fully integrated, highly scalable and cost-effective carrier board solutions from a single source. This eliminates the need to manage multiple suppliers and ensures fast application development and evaluation for quicker time-to-market.

"Gaius has a proven track record of successful carrier board designs using Kontron Computer-on-Modules and has completed a wide range of successful projects with many large customers in Korea”, explains Mr. Hyun, Director of Kontron Technology Korea. “From customer-specific designs based on the well established Kontron ETX Computer-on-Modules to special requests for the latest COM Express designs and Graphic-on-Module solutions based on the Universal Graphics Module (UGM) standard, Kontron Technology Korea will provide Gaius Technology with fast, local access to Kontron’s comprehensive portfolio of modules and other embedded computer products”. 

"Gaius Technology and Kontron have already gone a very long and successful way together" said Tom Meyer, VP APAC at Kontron, "The long standing cooperation reaches significantly beyond a normal business partnership and, over time, has become a true friendship. Our mentalities complement each other very well - both companies place high value on reliable products, honest communication and, most importantly, customer satisfaction. Kontron is very pleased to have Gaius Technology at its side in reaching this goal."