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Slots and New Technologies Where do we go from here? Peter DeRaedt President GSA www.gamingstandards.com
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Our Mission Statement The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Is An International Trade Association That Creates Benefits For Gaming Manufacturers, Suppliers, Operators And Regulators. GSA Facilitates The Identification, Definition, Development, Promotion, And Implementation Of Open Standards To Enable Innovation, Education, And Communication For The Benefit Of The Entire Industry
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Industry Recognition Jan 05, 2007 - GGB –Top honors as Best Productivity- Enhancement Technology Jan 22, 2007 - IGWB –G2S named as top 3 gaming products of the year Apr 25, 2007 - CEM –G2S Slot Floor Technology Award May 3, 2007 - UNLV –The UNLV foundation honors Gaming Standards Association with membership in The Benefactor Society of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. May 24, 2007 – Casino Journal –Silver award for G2S in the top 20 most innovative gaming product of the year 2006
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Slots and New Technologies Where do we go from here? Kurt Quartier VP International Casino Markets IGT Asia
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Asian Slots, The Way Forward Localization Asian Reel Slots Communal Gaming Electronic Table Games Networking of Games
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Localization Language: Button Panel, Paytable Info, Screen Interface Graphics: Asian Themes Feng Shui elements, colors, numbers, etc… Leveraging Brands: Global Brands Asian Partners / Brands
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Asian Reel Slots Reels growing in popularity Easy to play for first time visitor Great tool for much loved progressives Multi-line, Multi-coin, low denom Asian Theming Use MLP Popularity Potentially 20%+ of Slot Floors
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Communal Gaming Desire for communal gaming exists Tables, Multi-Player and MLP/Progressives Growing & highly successful trend worldwide Communal Bonuses Celebration Prizes Tournaments Popular introductory / marketing tool
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Electronic Table Games The usual suspects; Roulette, Baccarat Expanded offerings to come Key is keeping close to traditional play Apply proven formulae Progressives, Mysteries, Bonusing Additional Wagers, Back Betting Variety of Pit and Slot Floor placements
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Networking of Games Server Based Applications Improved Slot Marketing Customized Bonusing & Progressives Optimization of Slot Floor Configuration Slot VIP Market: Different player pricing My Slot
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Server Based Gaming in Asia Gareth Phillips CTO Aristocrat Technologies
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Asia - Cultural Diversity Many Languages Lucky Colours Important Symbols Traditional themes
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Asia - Table Games No tradition of slots Casino games dominate Tables are 70% play Roulette Black jack Poker Electronic tables popular
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Asia - Slots Growth in slot play Designed for Asia Player education Growth in “links” progressives mystery
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Server Based Gaming - SBG Open System Win XPE terminals Routers and Gates Firewall protection Oracle V10 servers Scalable Scales 10 to 10,000 Can be WAN Secure VPN Digital signatures
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Example - UK FOBT Server Based Technologies RNG run on server Game outcome determined in server Runs fixed odds games Roulette most popular Horse races
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Roulette Black Jack Video poker Poker Keno Bingo Majong Scratch cards Slots SBG – Multiple Content
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SBG – Different Concepts
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SBG – Wide Area Ready LocalState Country HQ Data warehouse Central management WAP or WAM
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Summary ASIA is a region of many diverse cultures Strong table play - no real tradition of slots Potential to educate players on different offerings –Electronic table games such as roulette and Blackjack Server Based Gaming technology is now mature –FOBT in the UK and Class II in the USA SBG can offer variety in content on same terminal –Roulette, lottery, keno, bingo, blackjack, Majong etc. SBG offers WAN capability for operator –WAP, wireless handhelds, Internet, data mining etc.
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Slots and New Technology Where do we go from here? Cath Burns VP & Managing Director Bally Technology
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Discussion Topics Technology Adaptation Features in the Market Today Deployment Considerations (Lessons Learned) Trends for the Future
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Technology Adaptation
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InnovationGrowthMaturity Player Tracking TITO Two-Way Cashless One-Way Cashless Bonusing Deployment State GamesSystemsRegulatory Components Customer Acceptance Table Game Mgt Systems Server Based Gaming
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Features in the Market Today
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Bar Coded Coupons Use of Bar-Coded Coupons for Marketing Purposes Potential to Eliminate Cash-Back Credits Can Be Cashable or Non-Cashable Limit Coupon Usage to Identified Players Include Coupons with Direct Mail Ability to Work with Non-Carded Players Bus Groups, Monthly Direct Mail, Hotel Room Jackets
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Promo Cashless “Cashless” Credits to the Slot Machine Convert Player Points to Credits Convert Promo $ to Credits Player PIN for Security Credits Can Be Cashable or Non-Cashable Eliminate Lines at the Players Club Booth and Cages Waiting for Cash Back Vouchers Cash Back, Email Marketing, New Card Sign-Ups
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Automated Sweepstakes Automated Drawing Ticket Options for Players Electronic Draw Option – Paperless Apply Multiplier Awards to Sweepstakes Options Periodic Cash Drawings, Car Giveaways
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Two-Way Cashless Two-way “Cashless” – Credits to the Game and Returned into the Player’s Cash Account Front Money for Slot Machine Players No Effect on Point or Comp Balances Future Trend - Options to Link with Credit Cards Repeat Guest Alternative to Ticketing
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Marketing Jackpots Configurable Participation Denomination…Group…Club Status…Player Type Multiple Concurrent “Jackpots” of Differing Amounts Including Multi-Property Progressives Create Excitement … “Must Hit by $50,000” … “Must Hit by July 5th 12PM” “Chain Reaction” Allows All Others with a Card-In the Game a Chance to Win Links to Other Games (Tables, Keno, Bingo) Configuration Based on Groups or Promo Codes
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Deployment Considerations
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Establish Bonusing Goals Better Manage Incentive Dollars... Restrict Bonus Dollars Increase Length of Stay... Play Longer Increase Visit Frequency... More Visits Increase Revenue per Visit... Higher Average Bet or Higher Stakes Increased Player Loyalty... Retain Your Current Customers Attract New Players... Reason to Try Your Casino
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What is in it for the Customer? Additional Reward Options New Gaming Opportunities Access to Casino Incentives Without Waiting in Lines A Fast, Fun and Friendly Casino Environment
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Deployment Considerations The ROI Equation Interfaces to Existing Casino Management Systems Customer Demographics…Buy Bonusing to Meet Your Needs Competitive Landscape Need for Newer Player Tracking Displays Signage and Plasma Displays External Communication
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Future Trends
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Trends for the Future Integration with Other Casino Systems GSA Standards Casino Customized Bonusing Targeted or Personalized Bonusing Leverage Server Based Gaming Additional Cashless Options (Credit Card Access at the Game) Offering More Reward Options to the Guest – Points.com
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Q/A Session
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Slots YE 2005 3,421 YE 2006 6,546 –Growth 91% Q1 2007 7,349 –Growth 10.9% Win/slot/day -2% ($138 to $135) Tables YE 2005 1,388 YE 2006 2,762 –Growth 99% Q1 2007 2,970 –Growth 7.5% Win/table/day -26.4% ($11,600 to $8,500)
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