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Server-Based and Downloadable Slot Games Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas Platinum Members
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Other Members Gold: 3M Touch Systems, Atronic Americas, Cashcode Company, ELO TouchSystems, Foxwoods Resort Casino, GameTech, JCM American, Konami Gaming, Mars Electronics, MIS Group, Money Controls, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLGC), Shuffle Master Gaming Silver: AstroSys International, Austrian Gaming Industries, Boyd Gaming, Cadillac Jack, Coin Mechanisms, Ensico, Global Payment Technologies, Gold Club, Himecs Company, IDX Incorporated, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Business Development Authority (MBDA), Mikohn Gaming, Park Place Entertainment, Scientific Games, Sierra Design Group, Sigma Game, Soanar, Spielo Gaming International, Station Casinos, TransAct Technologies, Unidesa Gaming, Universal Distributing of Nevada Affiliates: Australian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA), Casino Management Association (CMA), European Gaming Organisation (EGO), Friedberg & Associates, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Advisory: Gaming Consultants International BOLD: New Members since 2003
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Slot Technology Evolution Overview Electro-Mechanical LCD + Touch Screen + Buttons + Hopper Cash-Less
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Server-Based & Downloadable Games The Future
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Ability to adapt your casino floor to maximize your revenues What is It? Real-Time Game DownloadReal-Time Game Download On-demand game activationOn-demand game activation Real-Time Game Activity MonitoringReal-Time Game Activity Monitoring Real-Time Marketing AnalysisReal-Time Marketing Analysis Real-Time Security Policy & Audit
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Topologies Diskless Slot Machine (Thin Client)Diskless Slot Machine (Thin Client) Intranet Web browser (same as Internet Casino)Intranet Web browser (same as Internet Casino) Client-Server LANClient-Server LAN Multi-Tier LAN (within a site)Multi-Tier LAN (within a site) Multi-Tier LAN+WAN (interconnected sites)Multi-Tier LAN+WAN (interconnected sites)
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Browser Based Gaming (Internet / Intranet Gaming) Although we extensively use browser based technology in a variety of projects, we strongly believe it is not appropriate for casino configurations Difficulty in controlling totally the gaming machineDifficulty in controlling totally the gaming machine Difficulty in obtaining a complete audit trailDifficulty in obtaining a complete audit trail Difficulty to guaranty integrity of the systemDifficulty to guaranty integrity of the system Difficulty in handling real-time eventsDifficulty in handling real-time events Therefore, we do not feel comfortable to present and defend the case to obtain certificationTherefore, we do not feel comfortable to present and defend the case to obtain certification
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Trusted Solution Multi-tier topology = closest to existing slot model (if link to download server is cut, slot machine operations continue) Real-time security monitoring Policy enforced security protocols Code identity evidences Impervious to virus attacks Security partitioning (trusted zones, trusted logs, etc…) Role based access & smart card logon Embracing casino standards such as SAS and forthcoming BOB
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Who Benefits? Server-based Downloadable Gaming The Operator The Player The Regulators
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Who Benefits? Availability of favorite games Larger spectrum of games Multi-denomination on any machine Favorite game on various slot cabinet designs (straight, slanted, bartop, mural kiosk, futuristic/retro/theme look, giant screen, etc…) Richer Promotion, Bonus & Progressive Schemes Roaming profile (associated with player tracking) Maintained interest The Player
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Casino Games
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more Games
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… from third parties Plus many more…
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Who Benefits? Increased confidence in integrity of data (security policy enforcement, trusted logs, third party audit tools) Instant secure access to key data Ability to introduce new regulations with less opposition (easier to implement, certify & deploy software ) The Regulators
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Who Benefits? Increased Revenues (Predicted & Observed) Flexibility to change games with no disruption to business or compromise to security, in order to: Choose which games are available to the player at different times of the day on each terminal Choose the denomination and/or return to player on each game on each terminal Target specific player demographics Exploit seasonal/themed marketing opportunities Roaming player profile in order to propose personalized features (associated with player-tracking) Reduced cost of ownership no cabinets to move around elimination of procurement risk (generic boxes) The Operator
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Who Benefits? Dynamically anchor games to adapt traffic patterns to observed activity Better control of operations Incentive to try new games (minimal cost / zero risk) “Re-skinning” of games to suit special events Increased adaptability to regulations Inter-operability via standards such as SAS and forthcoming BOB The Operator
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Game Aging & Replacement End-of-LifeEnd-of-Life Time of DayTime of Day SeasonalSeasonal Etc…Etc…
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Nearly 4,000 machines installedNearly 4,000 machines installed Another 3,000 being deployedAnother 3,000 being deployed Hundreds of millions of transactions processedHundreds of millions of transactions processed Billions of dollars wageredBillions of dollars wagered Does it Work?...Today
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Same System, many Cabinets Also slant-top, bar-top, theme-look, … Casino Slot Wall-mounted kiosk Arcade/VLT (metal) FOBT
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Real Time Monitoring and Control
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Yesterday’s Reports Real Time Monitoring and Control Today’s Reports
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Performance To Date Financial Reports Real Time Monitoring and Control
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Activity Reports Sales Profit Profit percentage Number of transactions (bets) Displayed by terminal Terminal
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Activity Reports Displayed by game across all terminals
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Transaction timings across all terminals Activity Reports
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Logistics Reports
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Transaction Details
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Revenue /Slot /Day
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Total Revenue /Day
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Secure downloadable gaming is now a reality that our industry will have to embrace
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A Regulators Perspective A Regulators Perspective A Regulators Perspective A Regulators Perspective Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas
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Our Mission: GSA is an international trade association representing gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Panel discussion Q & A Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas
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BOB Floor Architecture
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Our Mission: GSA is an international trade association representing gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Panel discussion Q & A Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas
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