11 June 2007 11/6/07 - ENADA IN ROME - Games are back at the Fiera
ENADA ROME, the 35th edition of SAPAR’s International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show, organized by Rimini Fiera, will be held from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th October. There are great expectations for the 2007 event, as it will be the first to be staged in the Italian capital’s new leading edge expo centre, located in Via Portuense, on the main road to Fiumicino.
After last year’s great success (the 2006 edition was attended by 9,217 visitors: a 3.4% increase on 2005; and no less than 200 exhibiting firms occupied 20,000 m2 of expo space), ENADA ROME is back in the spotlight as the exhibition able to involve the entire game and gaming market, from amusement machines through those with cash prizes to all the companies playing key roles in the new systems for on-line communication.
The expo’s product manager Gabriella Zoni explained, “Our aim is to continue the expansion trend featured over the last two years, which also found further reasons for optimism in the spring edition of ENADA, held in Rimini. We shall therefore continue to work on increasing the show’s international profile, as far as both exhibitors and visitors are concerned.
Precisely regarding this aspect, I’d like to stress the success of the ENADA Pavilion at the GTI EXPO in Taiwan, which enabled us to accredit our show as a truly key expo for the game and gaming sector in Europe. Lastly, I would like to emphasize the extremely positive relationship we have with Fiera di Roma.
Many companies have already sent in their registration for the show and therefore there are all the necessary conditions for an edition of ENADA ROME with even better results than 2006.”
On the expo front, ENADA ROME will occupy Halls 3 and 4 of the Eternal City's new Expo Centre (East entrance), but, due to the number of registrations already received, the technical staff is already at work organizing the possible occupation of Hall 2 as well. Also worthy of mention is a shuttle service that will transport visitors directly from the expo centre’s railway station to the venue’s East entrance in Via Portuense, a facility that will greatly facilitate arrival at the show.
07 June 2007 6/6/07 - Allstar Vending gives you Summer Fun, Glow Wear, Etch a Sketch and Nails
First off Allstar is glowing with a new Glow Stick Mix featuring a never seen before Glow Cross, which will thrill the Hispanic community. Other glow items included in this mix are a glow mouth piece a glow spinner and if your feeling creative there are attachable parts that you can collect and then create your own necklace or bracelet all of which glow in the dark. These items are great for night wear, concerts or parties. Be cool and be noticed, the Glow Wear comes in 2” capsules for a .50 cent vend. Everyone will want to show some Glow!
Next and just in time for summer Allstar brings you Summer Fun Mix, here you will find such items as an inflatable 3 color beach ball, a water pistol and a colorful splash ball. This mix comes in a 2” capsule for a suggested .50 vend, it’s a must have for all boys & girls this summer.
Next up Allstar brings you a leader item Etch a Sketch keychain. The Etch A Sketch worlds favorite drawing toy since 1960 is now being offered in a miniature keychain version and has all the sketching power of the original. Turn the mini knobs to draw horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines then shake it and see your design disappear. Everywhere you go everyone will love this keychain. Available in blister package and in a 3” capsule, it’s great for crane and makes a great redemption prize.
Finally Allstar gives you Nails Nails Nails ! Due to popular demand Allstar expands its Glamour Nail line by increasing its quantity to 12 nails per 2” capsule. We have also added a 1.1’ version with 6 nails to the capsule. In addition to the regular version of our 2” capsule of 6 nails for a .50 cent vend now you can also get 12 nails in a 2” capsule for a .75 cent vend and 6 nails in the 1.1” capsule for a .50 cent vend.
With all these new and exciting products Allstar is making its biggest splash ever into the summer season. Come visit our website or call us for more information.
31 May 2007 31/5/07 - Innovative Gaming Technology awards
FutureLogic, Inc ., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that its GEN2 Universal™ printer with the ProMatrix™ coupon solution has received one of Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products 2006 awards.
Now in its 10th year, these awards recognize the most innovative offerings in the gaming industry. A panel of expert judges evaluated this year's entries and chose the Top 20 products.
The only printer to be recognized in the awards program, the GEN2 Universal printer supports all current and emerging game types by incorporating three game ports, including RS232, NetPlex and USB 2.0. The hardware component anticipates new GSA standards for downloadable games and permits in-game firmware and promotional updates via the USB port.
The ProMatrix coupon solution, a flexible promotional couponing and trigger solution, enables proactive marketing functions on the casino floor – by turning ordinary vouchers into colorful, eye-catching coupons.
“FutureLogic is honored by the recognition of these distinguished judges and gaming executives, and proud to be in the company of industry-leading providers such as Aristocrat, Bally, Gaming Standards Association, IGT, Station Casinos and WMS Gaming,” said Nick Micalizzi, VP Sales & Marketing of FutureLogic, Inc. “These awards represent the successful implementation of our new technology initiatives and our commitment to setting new standards for reliable, multi-function ticket printer solutions.
FutureLogic printers have received nine gaming industry awards over the past three years, are used by more than 35 gaming OEMs worldwide and are the standard default printer for International Gaming Technology (NYSE:IGT).
24 May 2007 24/5/07 - Gauselmann Group: Innovation and Technology Leader Celebrates Proud Anniversary
When young Paul Gauselmann started installing machines as a self-employed sideline in June 1957, probably nobody including himself would have thought that 50 years later the one-man show would have developed into today’s global player – the Gauselmann Group – owing to Westphalian characteristics such as hard work, courage, persistence, entrepreneurial far-sightedness, an eye for the essential, and the grain of luck necessary for everything. Just in time for the anniversary year the group succeeded in generating consolidated revenues of EUR 1.007 billion thus “cracking” the one billion line.
The extraordinary development from a one-man business into an international group with 5,500 employees worldwide is an almost unrivalled German success story, especially considering that the rise of the business did not take place in the post-war era but only in the 1970s and 1980s. The same applies to the many decades of exemplary social, cultural, and athletics sponsorship of the Gauselmann family based on an entrepreneurial sense of responsibility and voluntary commitment.
17 May 2007 17/5/07 - FutureLogic Expands Global Support and Distribution Network
FutureLogic, Inc ., the world’s leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that it has expanded its global support and distribution network into the Asia Pacific market, with the official opening of its new sales, service and distribution centres in Macau, China.
The launch of FutureLogic Asia was celebrated with a customer appreciation event on April 19, 2007 at the MacauTower. Activities offered were Sky Walking, Sky Jumping and Bungee Jumping, followed by a reception at the 360 Restaurant at MacauTower.
At 233 meters, AJ Hackett’s Macau Tower Bungee is the highest commercial Bungee jump in the world, and guests from MGM Grand Macau, IGT and Aristocrat suited up and participated in the venue’s thrilling experiences. Peter Johns of MGM Grand Macau remarked, “I’ve never seen a company launch taken to such an extreme. FutureLogic certainly knows how to make an impact.”
The company has been making an impact in the region with its casino gaming printer products and services since inauguarating the Macau operation in October 2006. With more than 900,000 printers installed in casinos around the world and offices and engineering teams in the US, Europe and Asia, FutureLogic dominates the TITO (Ticket-In/Ticket-Out) market. By combining local service strategies with a global suppport infrastructure, the company is able to provide a rapid response to OEM and casino requests for new product development, as well as changes in firmware, ticket design, language, graphics and other peripheral functionality.
The Macau operation is headed by Daniel Turner, a 12-year veteran of system, peripheral and gaming industry sales. Dan earned a Physics Degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK. He spent eight years with IBM in their Mid Market Sales Division, and opened IBM's direct sales office in Beijing, China. In 2004 he joined the gaming industry, initially with Endx, now part of Progressive Gaming and later with Money Controls as Sales Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“Since joining us in October of last year, Dan has become a key member of FutureLogic's International Team,” said John Edmunds, General Manager of Europe, Africa and Asia and VP of International Sales. “His enthusiasm, technical expertise and knowledge of the region have already helped him establish FutureLogic as the dominant thermal printer for TITO applications in casinos in Macau and across Asia."
FutureLogic developed and launched its first TITO printer in collaboration with IGT designers for the introduction of EZ Pay™ in 1999, and proudly maintains its status as default printer supplier for IGT worldwide. The company will exhibit their new GEN2 Universal™ printers and the ProMatrix™ coupon solution at G2E Asia (stand 314), to be held in Macau on June 13-14.
The GEN2 Universal printer is designed to communicate with the processing unit of an electronic gaming device and supports all current and emerging game types by incorporating three game ports, including RS232, NetPlex and USB 2.0. The printer anticipates new standards for downloadable games and permits in-game firmware and promotional updates via the USB port.
FutureLogic will also display the ProMatrix coupon solution, a flexible promotional couponing and trigger system that utilizes a second port on the GEN2 Universal printer to deliver colourful coupons at the game. FutureLogic is actively working with casinos in Asia to trial the ProMatrix coupon solution to enhance current Player Reward Programs.
As a platinum member of the Gaming Standards Association (GSA), FutureLogic actively participates in the development of USB communication standards and reference designs, and chairs the GDS Technical Committee for Peripherals for GSA interface.
For further information, contact FutureLogic Europe at +44.1628.760.083 for sales inquiries, or +44.1628.760.082 for technical service.
