SUPPLIER SPECIAL REPORT

G2E 2018

Diversified content

G2E Asia, the region’s largest gaming and entertainment exhibition, returns to the bustling city of Macau, on the 15th to 17th May, 2018.

Held at The Venetian Macao, the threeday show will attract more than 15,000 visitors and 220 exhibitors over a massive 37,000 square meter exhibition floor.

G2E Asia 2018 will feature four key industry segments across sprawling and interactive event halls, including: Digital Content & Technology, a combined exhibitor showcase of online game development and technology providers; Integrated Resort Technology & Business Solutions, a display of the field’s newest IR products, technologies and services that drive revenue and value from non-gaming sources; as well as a Parts and Components Pavilion, Asia’s first and only trade platform dedicated to the exhibit of parts and components of the electronic gaming machine manufacturing industry.

The event is also co-located with the Asia Lottery Expo and Forum, a multi-faceted event that delivers an unprecedented business, learning and networking platform exclusively designed for lottery professionals.

This year’s conference program is led by a lineup of high-level industry leaders and influencers, including Mr. Lawrence Ho, chairman and chief executive officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, and Mr. Paulo Martins Chan, director, Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, and many more.

Speakers across the three-day conference will discuss regional developments and practical, costeffective insights relevant to the challenges facing Asian operators today.

Finally, the President’s’ Reception, an exclusive, invitation-only cocktail, will gather the industry’s most prominent participants. It will offer senior executives networking opportunities and brand exposure at the highest level.

“Over the past decade, G2E Asia has improved and expanded with each successive edition, and 2018 will be no exception. This year will broaden its reach even further with highlights of four key segments. We will continue to internationalize the event and enrich the exhibition by diversifying the content. It is my utmost pleasure to welcome our industry leaders & peers from Asia Pacific and around the globe to be part of G2E Asia 2018!” said Josephine Lee, chief operating officer of Reed Exhibitions Greater China.

High security products

ABBIATI

Abbiati Casino Equipment will take part in the G2E Asia this year to present its products to the Asian market.

“Asia represents a strategic market for us in which we intend to expand our business in the next years,” said Giorgio Abbiati, CEO of Abbiati Casino Equipment, “the exhibition is an important opportunity to present our innovative products to Asian operators and to increment our business relationships.”

During the expo, the Italian company will present all of its casino currency solutions, in particular Abbiati’s line of patented “Tie” chips featuring multiple injections, see-thru inserts and a combination of intricate and innovative rim and edge inserts.

At the same time, Abbiati will present its range of plaques with an impressive collection of new patterns, designs and materials.

All casino currency products come available with security features such as 13.56 MHz PJM RFID, 8-color UV pigments, 3-in-1 UV security feature, Laser Tracer technology, Optical Variable Ink, high security holograms.

This year, visitors must not miss the chance to see the Abbiati Baccarat Asian Style table exhibited at their stand: the table is made with a unique high-end design with an elegant and refined finish.

It is manufactured for the Asian market and it is originally featured to be a Baccarat Asian Style table with a Contrast Bonus-Baccarat game by Stephen Au-Yeung.

Abbiati Casino Equipment will also exhibit the Intelligent Shoe directly connected to its Punto Banco Baccarat Display and its GLI-25 certified American roulette wheel, which incorporates the upgraded Abbiati patented invisible laser technology (Class 1A). Abbiati wheels can connect to and run winning number displays, online gaming terminals and management systems and due to their open protocol, Abbiati’s American roulette wheels have become the preferred choice for many of the leading “live online” gaming operators.

Visitors are encouraged to meet the Abbiati team at stand 519.

Lucky 8 certified for sale

ALFASTREET

Alfastreet is set to showcase Multi Touch Roulette, Lucky 8, and the Royal Derby horse race machine at G2E Asia.

Each of these products is unique in its own way, and this year all these products are certified to be sold in Macau.

Multi Touch is already operated in numerous places around the world. This table simulates the operation and the feel of the live roulette table and is a definite attraction in a proper casino environment.

Lucky 8 is a compact and durable 8 station roulette. This product is competitive in any gaming environment, ranging from small club to the most luxurious Casino setting.

Roal Derby is a mechanical horse race game that brings additional revenue to the operator, creates a positive attraction on any gaming floor.

Wiky is Alfastreet’s best seller single terminal that rules the gaming floor around the world. Unique 32’ display with 4 game simultaneous betting is an assurance of success for the operator.

New concept of betting, different design and well-known Alfastreet quality created lots of interest among the operators in Asia and particularly Macau, so this year Alfastreet is ready to step up.

In addition, Alfastreet will also bring a newly developed game, something different and unique in the land based gaming market, and something that is a start of a completely new line of products made by Alfastreet.

Alfastreet will offer additional incentives for the interested operators during the show, and all are welcome to visit them at stand 303.

Designed for Asia

AINSWORTH

Showing its solid commitment to delivering products designed for the Asian market, Ainsworth will showcase its products in a dynamic booth, with dedicated Asian titles at the upcoming G2E Asia exhibition.

Ainsworth will also display innovative cabinets including the A640 and EVO.

At G2E Asia, a range of link progressives and SAP packages will be shown on the EVO that complement the variety of products developed for the region. Titles including: Lucky 8 Treasures, Fire Power, Golden Link, Golden Cash, Oriental Express and Quad Shot.

This further demonstrates the company’s commitment to a long-term pipeline of successful content.

In regards to the A640 cabinet, Ainsworth is displaying its stunning cabinet with PAC- MAN WILD EDITION, Super Charged 7’s and Triple Challenge and Rumble Rumble Bison.

“The Asian market has an appetite for the best in class games and at Ainsworth we are dedicated to satisfying these demands with highly innovative technology, cabinet flexibility, product performance and a wide range of game options.”

Be sure to visit Ainsworth at G2E, stand 501.

It’s all about what’s inside

ARISTOCRAT

Aristocrat continues to strive to lead the gaming industry in creating combinations of innovative cabinets and games that really entertain. At G2E Asia 2018, Aristocrat’s stand will feature themed destination areas, specifically designed to showcase the company’s new games and cabinets, and allow attendees to interact with the products in a meaningful way.

“We are honored to welcome our valued customers and friends from Macau, across Asia Pacific and around the world to G2E Asia. Destination areas on the Aristocrat stand will help attendees experience all of the innovation we have put inside our games and cabinets, to help our customers give their patrons great gaming experiences every day,” said Aristocrat APAC managing director Chris Rowe.

Aristocrat’s stand design invokes an actual casino floor, with dedicated areas including a 5 Dragons zone; a Mass Market Gaming area; a High Limit Room and an Innovation Room. 5 Dragons is Aristocrat’s biggest Asian brand and one of the best loved and recognized slot brands in the world. Attendees will experience a joyfully themed 5 Dragons area that shows how operators can place these products on the floor to create gravity around the brand. This area features Aristocrat’s latest 5 Dragons games.

Aristocrat’s global slot sensation Lightning Link is expanding at G2E Asia with new games that have been customized to the Asia-Pacific market, complete with tailored graphics, jackpots and bet options.

The fourth title of our new hit Link – Emperors Treasures - will be on display to support our first three titles Happy Lantern, Dragon Riches and Eyes of Fortune.

The company also continues to innovate for players who enjoy table games, with the added fun of a slot environment In this segment, attendees will enjoy learning more about Games of Fortune; Multiline Baccarat, Baccarat 88, Baccarat Streak and Baccarat Zhuan Zuana Fa which are played on Aristocrat’s exciting Arc cabinet.

Aristocrat is also extending its line of standalone games for players who enjoy a higher volatility gaming experience. While in the Innovation Room, we will debut several new concepts for the Asian market, spanning both games and cabinets. It’s all about what’s inside.

Aristocrat can be found at stand 629 at G2E Asia.

X-Station launch

ARUZE GAMING

Casino operators will witness the launch of Aruze Gaming’s X-Station at G2E Asia this year. The new product line is an electronic table games terminal on the Cube-X platform.

X-Station comes equipped with new graphics capabilities, a larger screen, and is designed with ergonomic perfection to fit ETG game viewing angles and shared gaming experiences.

The centerpiece of Aruze’s booth will be Lucky Roulette, a new version of roulette with X-Station.

Lucky Roulette combines high-definition projection graphics with an automated wheel and a live roulette ball, uniquely merging virtual animation and live elements. Aruze has added a bonus game titled “Jackpot Chance” that is triggered randomly. Lucky Roulette has some fascinating new elements that will compel players and some of the classic conveniences of roulette are re-designed to further enhance the experience.

Also utilizing the new X-Station is Super Big Wheel. With a new presentation of seven terminals and batwing high-definition monitors on either side of the big wheel, it is a commanding physical presence that has been built to entice and enthrall players. Super Big Wheel features 54 bet winning locations and payouts that range from 1:1 to 52:1. It also features two bonus concepts: one bonus is triggered randomly and may provide increased odds prior to the end of a wheel spin; the other bonus feature sends a player to a bonus screen to select from various icons once a “Jackpot Chance” meter has reached a configured amount. Like many of Aruze’s ETGs, the player still gets the thrill of pulling the handle to set the Super Big Wheel in motion.

Visit Aruze Gaming at stand 1029 at G2E Asia to check out their new ETG line up and their other products.

Innovative strength

ASIA GAMING

Asia Gaming is pleased to announce that it is exhibiting at G2E Asia 2018, offering Live Dealer Games and a complete E-Game portfolio to its clients.

This year, Asia Gaming has teamed up with XIN Gaming, YoPlay, and their in-house casual game - FishHunter.

XIN Gaming is launching a brand-new RPG slot, “King of Glory”. Vivid game settings and distinctive characters create best RPG slot experience. Players can select 3 out of 5 fighters to strive for free games and mega wins.

Multiplayer game “Birds and Beasts”, developed by YoPlay, is a roulette game where players can chat with the other players at the same table. The game interface has three major types of animals to bet on: birds, beasts, and sharks. Placing the bet on the winning animal will cause the player to win a reward equal to the betting amount multiplied by the odds. In addition, there are also “party time” grids on the roulette. Special rewards are triggered if the player lands on these grids.

Finally, “Fish Hunter” is the most popular fish hunting game in Asia. It offers a list of innovative features and unrivaled gaming excitement which can be played at your fingertips. There are over 20 types of fish, 6 levels of the game to choose from. Trigger the jackpot and get the huge prize!

Visit Asia Gaming at stand 1605 to see their gaming business offerings, or go to stand 2905 for land-based casino offerings.

Staircase to the world

BBIN

As the leading iGaming software supplier in Asia, BBIN has stimulated new energy in the industry and strengthened its leading position through exhibitions and other international events.

BBIN presents yearly brand value through visual images or stand designs. This year, the red rotating staircase will become the focus of the exhibition. It comprehensively conveys the full advantages of the brand, service, technology, and product. The profound industrial bases are stacked upwards, which corresponds well to the “Up For World” theme and leading partners to success.

In addition to the impressive visuals, BBIN provides outstanding services to corporate partners, providing customized assistance in proprietary branded app and game development, as well as exclusive corporate services that provide active confirmation of platform operations and eliminating immediate operational problems. The completed backend system is not only a comprehensive tool for management but also the strongest form of support for BBIN’s partners.

BBIN fully demonstrates their ability to integrate resources by collecting a wide range of popular products from the East and the West under its brand, and continuing to work with different providers. Currently, the four major categories of products have been successfully implemented in as many as 17 famous European and Asian brands such as Microgaming, Playtech, iSoftbet, Habanero, Pragmatic Play, Asia Gaming, ONEworks, JDB, and VR Gaming. BBIN will continue to collaborate with these brands using advanced industrial strategies and expand the overall product diversity. In addition, all products support cross-platform, APP applications and HTML5 interface.

BBIN can be found at stand 1901 during the show.

Innovations workshop

BETCONSTRUCT

BetConstruct, an award-winning software provider, will be visiting Macau this year to host Innovations Workshop and attend G2E Asia.

Held on May 14 in Macau, this will be the third event in the Innovations Workshop series conducted by BetConstruct. As always, the evening will combine informative showcase of the company’s latest launches and solutions, great food and fantastic entertainment.

BetConstruct has a number of compelling solutions for the Asian market. This includes SpringBME with its gaming products marketplace, FeedConstruct’s data feed solutions and Friendship platform for streaming distribution and many more. The participants will have a chance to learn about new launches of BetConstruct.

With the slogan Connecting People and Innovations in the Asian Entertainment Industry, G2E Asia is an outstanding opportunity for industry professionals to network and tap into the regional market. Alongside with enhanced data feed solutions and its renowned Asian view Sportsbook, Betconstruct will feature its Virtual Football Penalty Kicks, a new game added to its Virtual Sports solution and its Live Casino Software with a recent launch - Dragon Hall for Baccarat. However, the absolute highlight of their showcase will be their innovative virtual reality solutions: VR Casino, VR Live Dealer and VR Slot.

To enhance expo visitor experience, Betconstruct is also encouraging attendees to play VivaroGo, a location-based game. Hunting for QR codes and scanning them, guests can win real prizes! Not only VivaroGo is a highly engaging game, but also a powerful customizable tool for commercial campaigns and business promotion in general.

BetConstruct has a huge showcase of its novelties prepared for the expo at stand 2841.

Beyond the reels

BETSOFT

Betsoft is moving beyond the reels at this year’s G2E Asia with the next generation of igaming - MaxQuest.

Part of their new Interactive Gaming genre, this action-adventure, multiplayer gaming experience allows players to fully immerse themselves in gameplay like never before.

Players all over the world have the option to log on and experience Betsoft’s games through Betsoft’s VAULT engine, which offers access to one of the world’s largest desktop and mobile catalogues in slot gaming.

In the last few months, Betsoft have built on their already impressive collection of games which are the groundwork for the revolutionary titles to come.

One new application of this technology, the “trail system,” has already appeared in Legends of the Nile, Sugar Pop 2, and Reels of Wealth. These advancements are made possible by our progressive SHIFT engine, that allows for high-quality game development over multiple platforms at an incredibly small file size.

Building off what Betsoft have already accomplished, MaxQuest will allow players to explore an ancient Egyptian tomb, facing fearsome foes and finding fabulous treasure. Similar to console gaming RPGs, players encounter enemies, find collectables, and work together in order to win BIG.

With item collection, achievements, and leaderboards, Betsoft are bringing the world of social games to their players.

This integrated gamification allows the fun and excitement of gameplay to last beyond just a single win and is guaranteed to have players coming back for more.

Visit Betsoft at G2E Asia stand 925 for a demo.

Top data

BETRADAR

G2E Asia remains the key gaming and entertainment business hub for the Asian market and the event provides the perfect environment for Betradar to present its broad range of market innovations and new products.

Still the only supplier in the market that delivers an end-to-end in-running offer – from data collection at the venue to the compilation and delivery of odds – we remain the go-to supplier for those requiring the most comprehensive and reliable Live Odds & Live Data service. Our coverage showcases over 25,000 live events per month from over 20 sports each month, providing over 600+ unique odds type.

Betradar’s Managed Trading Services (MTS), which we launched in 2015, is already the most effective risk, liability, and player management service available for sports betting operators and lotteries. It is the only solution based on the full control of all components necessary to power a modern and effective sportsbook: from data collection to ticketing, trading and content.

Operators looking to offer bets 24/7, across multiple channels can also call on Betradar’s Virtual Sports portfolio featuring Football (now including a dedicated World Cup Version), Tennis, Basketball, Horse Racing and Dog Racing. With parameters derived from real sports data, our products include all the main bet markets and offer a betting experience similar to that of real sport – adding significant incremental revenue to all our clients. Out latest innovation - Virtual Tennis in-Play - offers punters the opportunity to place live bets on full, continuous matches – in any way they want.

For those wanting another proven method of retaining customer attention, Betradar’s award-winning Live Channels, available for online and retail, provide over 38,000 events per year to bookmakers.

Come by our stand #2941 at G2E Asia.

Rapidly expanding test lab

BMM TESTLABS

BMM Testlabs, the world’s best gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, is proud to be expanding its testing services teams across all of its three Asian businesses.

Kirk White, executive vice president and general manager, Australia Asia-Pacific and Africa, commented, “BMM has seen unprecedented growth in Asia over recent years and we are investing heavily in resources to support the increase in demand for our compliance testing services. Over BMM’s many years in Asia, we have become an expert in Asian gaming technical and regulatory requirements for both land-based and online gaming. Having a test lab in Macau, a test lab in Singapore and a business partnership with the Macao Polytechnic, BMM has an unmatched commitment to the Asian region.”

White continued, “As part of our commitment to the market, BMM is excited to return to G2E Asia, one of the biggest and most important shows in the region. We have had the pleasure to work with many innovative companies throughout Asia and we look forward to meeting our existing and new clients one-on-one at G2E Asia. I encourage show attendees to visit BMM’s booth as our experts will be providing information and advice on how to successfully enter the region as well as assistance in understanding the technical compliance and regulatory requirements of the different Asian markets.”

BMM Testlabs will be exhibiting at G2E Asia, stand 930.

Unprecedented global expansion

CONTINENT 8

The team at Continent 8 Technologies are gearing up for a busy G2E Asia this year, following an unprecedented period of global expansion.

For the first time, the company has taken a small booth at the event where they will be showcasing their range of data hosting and connectivity services tailored specifically for the eGaming market.

In a year of continued expansion Continent 8 is now present in over 30 globally connected locations, and provides a range of data centre services to hundreds of eGaming companies including operators, software suppliers, game aggregators, payment processors and affiliate software suppliers.

What makes Continent 8’s solution different though is that the company’s services are provisioned from secure data centres across Europe, Asia and the Americas, all uniquely linked to a global private backbone, enabling secure, private communications around the world – between operators, payment processors, affiliates and software providers.

This network links the world’s major global telecoms hubs with eGaming regulated jurisdictions, and provides a level of reliability, redundancy and reach of internet access - which remains unrivalled in the sector.

In Asia, the company now has presence in Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo and Manila. In fact, two of the primary service providers in the Philippines now offer Continent 8’s DDoS mitigation and MPLS connectivity services to their clients throughout the Philippines, this is proving a successful route into this market.

The team at Continent 8 will be ready to discuss their growing range of data hosting, managed services and security and can be found at stand 3025.

Differentiation through CRMs

COMTRADE CAMING

Comtrade Gaming is a high-end software and technology supplier to the gaming industry delivering open platforms, systems and services for land-based and online sectors. Comtrade Gaming’s strengths are the development of technology solutions based on industry standards and legislative requirements.

As competition between operators continues to increase, the capability of their CRM systems will be the differentiating factor on how they improve GGR. Managing customer acquisition and retention is simplified with CRM systems since they integrate all player spending and behavioural data across multiple touchpoints and channels. Industry-leading systems are designed to track events as they happen (eg. hotel room reservation, casino activity) and store new information for customer profiling and awarding opportunities.

One of the newer systems leading the CRM pack is Comtrade Gaming’s iCore: Engagement Edition. The product addition upgrades slot machines into a promotional channel that communicates personalized incentives, venue promotions and player account information on the game screen. Additionally, it enriches the player experience on G2S standardized gaming machines using an award engine with predictive modeling to evaluate and communicate bonus eligibility in real-time.

Casino operators need to target a particular and growing market segment within the landbased sector and CRM systems provide a straightforward and elegant way for operators to engage and reactivate all player segments.

Casino CRM as an omni-channel solution (as is Comtrade Gaming’s iCore extension) displays all activity information via pre-defined customer pages on the web or a mobile app to monitor their recent offers, messages, bonus and loyalty updates, or search through their promotional history. Event-based messages such as e-mails, SMS or push messages are also handled by iCore, providing quick feedback to the customer and ensuring new rewards are offered as soon as the customer is eligible for them, even during gameplay. Most importantly for the operator, the data collection portion of the CRM system grows at the same rate as the gaming operation.

From east to west

DGX HUB

Philippine-based Digital Graphix Hub Technologies, Inc. (DGx Hub) fully specializes in world-class digital game design. The company brings together talented digital artists and skilled, experienced game developers.

Leveraging the innate creativity of the very best Filipino artists and developers, DGx Hub offers: beautiful and eye-catching 2D still art and animation for online, digital games; Top of the line, highly secure front end and back end applications for games to ensure smoothness of play and security; Multi-lingual support so you can reach more audiences across different markets; and Highly talented graphic artists to ensure that your games meet your particular tastes and needs.

The company’s selection of Asia focused games will bring brave warriors, icons of luck and fortune, and beautiful fighters to the screen.

Its Western themed games feature scenes such as the mountains of Olympus to the scare of an old manor, which resonate all the flair of a Hollywood blockbuster.

For those players who want true grit and real experience, you can opt for a realistic design that portrays characters out of a blockbuster production.

Come experience the best of DGx HUB with our latest games: Three Kingdoms, Emperor’s Treasure, God of Wealth, Koi Garden and Lucky Panda at G2E Asia.

See them at stand 1805 at the show.

Introducing Blockchain Baccarat

EBET

Industry leading mobile casino supplier eBET, returns to G2E Asia to showcase their latest innovation in iGaming. eBET’s latest award-winning redesign will further capture the attention of G2E visitors with innovations in blockchain technology, Baccarat and RNG. eBET is combining Asia’s favorite game of Baccarat with blockchain technology to announce the industry’s first Blockchain Baccarat. The game will combine the transparency of the blockchain with the world’s fastest game of Baccarat. The announcement comes only weeks after eBET announced the launch of their highly successful Baccarat Race, which has sent revenue soaring.

“Our team continues to be laser focused on successfully executing our strategic plan to transform the iGaming space through innovation while providing value and exceptional quality products to our partners,” said Evan Spytma, eBET’s CEO.

Also to be announced at G2E will be eBET’s seamless integration of Pragmatic Play’s RNG products.

“This integration represents the first time eBET has opened its gaming platform to a RNG provider. The evolution of eBET’s gaming platform creates a unified gaming experience that will further maximize player bets during all betting cycle,” Spytma said.

In addition to the full catalog of Pragmatic Play’s RNG titles, eBET will launch their newly designed eFISH game.

Visit eBET’s at stand #2101.

Engine for growth

EVERYMATRIX

For local operators seeking to improve their operation, increase game offering, or find ways to deliver the most relevant content, EveryMatrix exhibits CasinoEngine and the iGaming Integration Platform, alongside our sports data feeds services, the agent management system, and the payment processing platform at G2E Asia.

Our expertise in the European iGaming regulatory space and our partners in Asia, positioned EveryMatrix as a key supplier for operators that want to achieve a rapid growth.

With proven expertise in the regulated European iGaming space and working with brands like Norsk Tipping, Tipico, 188BET or K8 UK, EveryMatrix is a multi-award winning iGaming software provider, delivering a full product suite including a modular iGaming integration platform, a fully managed sportsbook, a market leading one-stop casino content aggregator, a cross-product bonusing engine, an in-house payment processing product, and a multi-brand affiliate/agent management system. Our products work independently and can be easily integrated with existing platforms and wallets.

At the show, visitors can take a tour of CasinoEngine and the iGaming Integration Platform to see how you can improve your operation, game offering, and deliver relevant content.

Learn how to get fast access to new and innovative gaming products and features. A full featured back-office, tools to manage your gaming content, various APIs & feeds to fully control your users’ experience.

To assist Asia-facing operators, our popular choices for Asia include more than 22 casino providers (out of 70+ integrated into our platform) with plenty of RNG and Live Dealer options.

EveryMatrix preserves a team in Philippines and development centres in China and Vietnam while establishing hosting facilities in Asia to operate in parallel with our European data centres to ensure the best user experience for local players.

Find the EveryMatrix team at stand #3041.

Cybersecurity solutions

GLI

GLI’s team of Asian experts will be on hand at G2E Asia to showcase the company’s broad expertise in the Asian market.

Regulators, gaming suppliers, government representatives, and operators who visit the GLI booth will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the emerging trends and challenges affecting the APAC region.

With cybersecurity challenges driving the global conversation, GLI will provide real-world solutions to protecting consumer information, mitigating security risks, and effectively tackling the complex, mission-critical vulnerability concerns throughout the APAC region.

To underscore these core competencies in the cybersecurity arena, GLI will present an array of advanced and affordable IT and cybersecurity solutions through Bulletproof, a GLI Company, at this year’s conference.

“We are enthusiastic about sharing how GLI’s unsurpassed knowledge of the Asian market can help new and existing clients and customers succeed during a time of unprecedented growth in this key gaming sector,” said Ian Hughes, GLI’s vice president of global services.

“Please stop by our stand 904, spend time with our team of Asian experts, and learn how our locally-focused, high-quality solutions can make the difference.”

New currency security solutions

GPI

Gaming Partners International is bringing its newest and some of the industry’s most innovative products to this year’s G2E Asia.

The company will be showcasing its extensive collection with an emphasis on its cutting-edge currency security features, range of playing cards and SMART RFID solutions.

GPI is the only gaming supplier to develop and introduce a completely brand new line of gaming currency, its Bourgogne et Grasset (BG) V-Series injection molded chips. The V-Series offers a wide range of chip and decal security features and for customers who order the V-Series with four or more color shots, the chips also come standard with an infra-red security feature exclusive to GPI.

GPI is also introducing several new, highly advanced currency security options to its already vast suite of currency security offerings. BG customers can now include the new Focus feature into their injection molded chips. Incorporated into the injection material, Focus is an advanced covert security feature that will be demonstrated to some of our select customers.

Not available anywhere else, GPI has also developed two new advanced currency security features that also complement the chip’s design. The first is GPI’s unique Hollow Shot, an indentation in the chip’s outer ring that serves a dual purpose in the chip’s overall design and counterfeit deterrence.

The second is GPI’s Intricate Edge Inserts. Using the latest manufacturing techniques, customers can now include multiple, more complex designs into their chip edge inserts.

SMART RFID is GPI’s exclusive high frequency RFID technology. GPI’s SMART RFID products and solutions is available on all GPI currency brands. SMART offers faster and more accurate chip reads and when used with our Casino Inventory System (CIS) software, SMART delivers a complete currency tracking and authentication solution and one of the most robust, anti-counterfeit security solutions available.

For table layout needs, GPI’s full graphic EGC layouts will be covering all the tables and will be on display. Ideal for all game types, EGC layouts provide an exceptional playing surface and are a durable and economical choice that provides extraordinary design flexibility.

For customer playing card needs, GPI’s offers its casino quality Gemaco brand line of playing cards which includes both paper and plastic card types. With a variety of stocks and finishes, Gemaco playing cards provide ideal handling and dealing for all types of table game play.

For more information, visit GPI at stand 1141 during the show.

The Europe/Japan fusion revolution

GANAPATI

Ganapati will be showcasing its newly launched CrypBattle at G2E Asia, a game that highlights the company’s mission to bring the colourful culture of Japan to the online casino market.

Based on the highly-popular Japanese phone game CrypTract, CrypBattle is set on the continent of Centrea, where the Empire of Gilsania holds incredible power. Terrifying monsters are threatening the lives of the once peaceful kingdom, and it is up to the player to negate their onslaught. The 5 x 3 slots game (with 20 win lines) offers several special features that set it apart from other slot games – such as allowing players to choose three characters (out of five), with each offering their own animations and game features, a mechanic not yet seen in the market.

In addition, Ganapati has released three more innovative slots to the market: Pikotaro’s Pineapple Pen (starring the YouTube sensation, Pikotaro, who has performed for the likes of Donald Trump and can claim Justin Bieber among his fans), CrypCrusade, and She Ninja Suzu (which is featured in Enrique Iglesias’s latest music video, the El Baño remix!).

These four initial games illustrate the strengths of Ganapati and highlight the company’s development capabilities and the strong cultural media influences it is able to access.

Ganapati was established in 2013 and was primarily focused on producing phone apps for the Japanese market. It entered the iGaming world in 2016, quickly breaking the mould of traditional iGaming development with its global group of experts in game development, film and entertainment.

So what’s next for this budding force?

Already making waves in the European market, they are now more than ready to enter the Asian market. As the Ganapati saying goes, “Welcome to a new era of gaming.”

To find out more about Ganapati, visit stand #3119.

IGNITE

IGT

Under the theme “IGNITE”, IGT’s product portfolio will be anchored in approved, localized content, new versatile hardware, mobile solutions for land-based casinos and the company’s market-leading systems innovations.

A must-see product will be the HyperHits link on the CrystalDual cabinet. Approved for distribution in Macau, HyperHits is a linked progressive with an engaging ball mechanic that awards jackpots and bonus prizes. The link will launch with two base games - Lotus Princess and The Golden Bow.

IGT will also launch Macau-approved games from its Prize Disk family of linked games. Prize Disk games offer players prizes that scroll right to left above the reels that awards free games, bonuses and jackpots. It will launch with two games, Elephant King and Wolf Ridge with a third, Tiger Fortune, also on display.

Making their G2E Asia debut will be IGT’s CrystalCurve cabinet and content.

Featuring a 43-inch, curved, ultra-HD, 4K display, the CrystalCurve cabinet is backed by a strong portfolio of core and premium games. The company will highlight the vibrant multilevel progressive title Fortune Gong with base game titles Dragon Dynasty and Phoenix Rising.

The company will also showcase standout core games from the Fury family, such as Golden Fury and Fortune Fury – both featuring math models designed for regional player preferences

G2E Asia will also mark the Asia-debut for the company’s Crystal Dual 27 cabinet. Representing an evolution of the CrystalDual series, the refreshed cabinet features dual, highdefinition, 27-inch displays, a mobile device charging port, and more. The cabinet will be demonstrated with titles such as Imperial Prince and Imperial Princess.

Highlighting the company’s position as the leading casino management systems (CMS) provider in Asia, IGT will create a live casino experience in a custom-built theatre within its stand - taking customers through real-world scenarios for managing their patrons.

See more of IGT’s latest products and solutions at stand 801.

Solutions for cash-heavy markets

JCM Global

JCM Global will showcase its innovative and award-winning transaction solutions at G2E Asia, exhibiting industry-leading products that are field-proven in cash-heavy markets worldwide.

“In cash-heavy markets like Macau, the need for safe, secure transactions is amplified. That’s why operators throughout the Asia- Pacific region rely on JCM Global’s innovative and field-proven products to provide the perfect balance of security and customer convenience,” said JCM general manager of Asia Pacific Ian Payne.

JCM’s exhibit at G2E Asia will include the iVIZION bill validator. Its powerful CIS technology scans more than 9.5 million data points of every note, twice that of the nearest competitor. Its powerful combination of optical and mechanical sensors and mechanical anti-fishing technology offers supreme protection.

Also on the stand is the UBA bill validator and the ICB Intelligent Cash Box, which works with both iVIZION and UBA and has been field-proven to reduce drop operational costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

Additionally, JCM will show its fast and flexible GEN5 and GEN2 thermal printers; the floor-wide promotional couponing system PromoNet; and the new FUZION technology, which enables real-time currency exchange with exchange rates, along with a wealth of other functionality.

JCM has had a great deal of success in the APAC region recently. For example, Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Casino is protected by JCM’s iVIZION bill validator, GEN5 thermal printer, and ICB Intelligent Cash Box. Additionally, JCM has an agreement with Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., under which Jade provides local support and service for JCM products throughout the Philippines.

Visit JCM on stand 1319 at the show.

MG Eye Security

MATSUI

Matsui will be showcasing the latest additions to its gaming chip product line at G2E Asia 2018.

The company will launch new designed gaming chips and new security feature which were recently expanded in their product portfolio.

Adding to the traditional security features such as UV marking, Matsui introduces its exclusive MG EYE security, MG Eye Edge, Laser Trace and new generation EAS gate check system.

Their new casino chip series, including Heavy Weight Inner Ring Style decal chips, will also be introduced this year.

Shigeki Machida, managing director of Matsui Asia, at Matsui’s Macau office commented; “We are very excited to introduce these new gaming chips as well as our other core products such as highly durable heavyweight layouts to our customers at G2E Asia 2018. We will provide the demo of the latest technologies of security feature for gaming chips including RFID. We believe that these new development will surely provide even more choice and better performance for our customers.”

In response to the high demand for Matsui’s gaming chips and table layout, the company is planning to expanded its production capacity again with new machinery and equipment to further speed up the production.

“We have been re-investing a lot of our revenue to improve the quality of our products and upgrade our production facility.” said Machida.

Visit Matsui at stand 1325 at the show.

Taiwan model featured

RTG ASIA

RTG Asia is making their online slots more appealing to millenials by bringing popular celebrities into the game this year.

RTG Asia will be the first slots provider to incorporate a popular ‘Web J’ personality in its new game.

“Every online casino has a mermaid game,” Charlotte Tang, RTG Asia’s CEO says. “We’re the first to take a live, popular and, frankly, beautiful, web personality and incorporate her image, as video, right into the game.”

A taste of the game video will be unveiled at a press conference in early May in Sprite’s hometown of Taipei, Taiwan.

The following week, at G2E Asia in Macau, Sprite will appear to unveil her new “game persona” at 3pm at the RTG Asia booth. The event will broadcast live on major web channels.

Please visit stand 1753 for your invitation to party with Sprite on day two of G2E Asia.

New Sic Bo game begins Macau rollout

SEGA SAMMY CREATION

Sega Sammy Creation was established in 2013 in Japan to produce and manufacture gaming machines. With Sega Sammy Group’s creativity and cutting-edge technologies cultivated throughout the years of experience in the entertainment business, the company’s mission is to create innovative and entertaining, fun-to-play gaming machines.

This year we have released our new product “Sic Bo Bonus Jackpot Maximum Fortune” which has begun to be installed in MGM Cotai in Macau SAR. In addition to the features in our original Sic Bo game, the “Odds up” feature has been added as well as the new jackpot feature of “Maximum Fortune Side Bet” to deliver players a more exciting game experience.

“Maximum Fortune Side Bet” is a side bet game whereby players are awarded a prize if the dice outcome matches the bet area where the pot appears, regardless of their bet position in the base game. This side bet is designed so that players can enjoy the chance to win big until the pot will open after the dice has been rolled, and build anticipation until the very end of each game. We believe that by this product we are able to add a new and exciting playing experience to the classic game of SIC BO.

With the “More Fun! More Excitement!” concept, we will continue to provide casino games that give players a fun and exciting experience.

Sega Sammy is not exhibiting at G2E Asia.

Cash handling innovations

SUZOHAPP

SUZOHAPP will be presenting the highlights from its portfolio of world-class products, including individual components for gaming machine manufacturers as well as complete solutions.

Cash handling equipment is a strategic offering for SUZOHAPP and a broad range of components will be showcased at G2E Asia. Visitors will get the latest information on the Comestero coin validators that offer excellent coin discrimination and market-leading antifraud technology. SUZOHAPP is also the expert for coin payout devices and visitors will appreciate the advantages of a variety of hoppers. Special focus will be given to the new Intelligent Coin System (ICS) that is a real step ahead in multi-denomination coin pay-out technology.

A rich assortment of cash handling solutions will also be displayed and the innovative CashComplete SDS-35 will be taking center stage at the SUZOHAPP stand. This is a brand new Smart Deposit System which represents a cost-effective method of securing notes and reducing labor time associated with counting notes. At the SUZOHAPP booth, significant focus will also be placed on the SCAN COIN back-office solutions, including the SC-8220, SC-8100, VC-100D note counters and the SC-360 coin counter.

At this year’s G2E Asia, SUZOHAPP is proud to introduce its new global partner Nanoptix to the Asian market. The vast range of Nanoptix printer solutions will be presented, including the Paycheck NextGen, Paycheck Slim, Paycheck Terminal, Spill Proof with cutter, HSVL Advance and High Speed Coupon Printer.

Find SUZOHAPP at stand 1219 at the show.

Gaming in luxury and comfort

SPINTEC

Spintec’s highlight at this year’s G2E Asia will be their Aura multigame amphitheater, a state-of- the-art gaming solution distinguished by unparalleled comfort, designed to answer all the players’ needs.

The amphitheatre allows for a place for drinks and personal belongings, an ergonomic chair offering the best view of the game and the possibility to move the chair back and forth. It includes a wide sunken screen and the prestige of wood and leather offering the highest comfort while playing.

In addition, the Aura amphitheater gaming solution is completely customizable, which means that the operator has virtually limitless options to choose different colours and set-ups.

Compact electronic table games are Spintec’s flagship on the Asian market.

Spintec’s Karma Electronic Roulette has become one of the most popular electronic roulettes in Macau, now holding a majority share among all new Electronic Roulette installations. At G2E Asia Spintec will showcase their Karma Roulette GEN2 for the first time in Asia, and additionally the company will be showcasing a compact solution of one of the most popular games in this market, Sic Bo.

The core innovation that Spintec will showcase this year at G2E Asia is a blend of LED technology and top design, which enhances visual effects of the ETGs. The result is a gaming solution that will not go unnoticed.

Additionally, Spintec has added many new features to their top-notch gaming solutions that will make any casino more attractive and appealing to customers.

Spintec can be found at stand 941.

Hitting the jackpot

TCSJOHNHUXLEY

TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the leading edge supplier of end to end live gaming solutions will debut some exciting new additions to its portfolio at G2E Asia, such as GFL Bonusing Rewards which unlock the potential of progressive and mystery jackpots, providing an exciting twist to the existing Bonusing system.

The powerful progressive system allows operators to configure bespoke event-driven and mystery jackpots via a secure centrally controlled platform. With the ability to intelligently customize games and provide multiple jackpots, the increased chances of winning keeps players at the table for longer and casinos achieve the best hold possible. Now with the addition of GFL Bonusing Rewards, operators can utilize casino promotion budgets to fund mystery jackpots, creating an exciting ‘in it to win it’ prize pool which sits independent of the base game.

“We are excited to introduce the addition of GFL Bonusing Rewards to our platform. By providing operators with the ability to offer a highly configurable system that allow players the chance to win casino funded prize pools by just taking part in the game, is a compelling draw for any anyone,” says Rebecca Kingswell, managing director APAC.

G2E Asia sees a new addition to the Qorex Electronic Gaming Solutions range. The ergonomically designed Qorex Terminal now has a smaller 23” cabinet in addition to the existing 27” version. Powered by the GFL Gaming module which provides exciting live and automated game content, the new 23” cabinet incorporates all the features of the original larger terminal, but has been designed to provide a more compact footprint – ideal when space is at a premium or there’s a restriction on the number of tables.

Visit the company at stand 1241.

Real-time printing

TRANSACT

TransAct designs award-winning Casino, Gaming and Lottery printers chosen by operators around the world. With the flagship Epic 950® and new Epic Edge® slot machine printers along with TransAct’s robust Epicentral® software, casino operators can print targeted promotions and offers to players from the slot machine – in real-time.

Transact can be found at stand # 719

Beyond eSports

ULTRAPLAY

ESports betting giant UltraPlay will present its latest developments and innovative concepts as interest and demand for eSports betting continues to rise.

“Asia is one of the UltraPlay’s top priority markets and keeps on offering enormous business opportunities. We are delighted to attend G2E Asia – the heart of the Asian gaming industry where UltraPlay will once again show the innovations designed to deliver incremental revenues for the betting brands,” UltraPlay CEO Mario Ovcharov said.

Continuing its strong positioning in the Asian marketplace, UltraPlay will present the recently enhanced eSports live betting model - a focal point of the company’s participation at this year’s gaming show.

The new model is already available through the company’s match-predicting system Odds. gg, which serves hundreds of leading iGaming operators across the globe entering or expanding their eSports betting coverage.

Building on what UltraPlay has already achieved on the eSports betting scene, Odds. gg is constantly upgraded to new levels by offering the widest eSports coverage including 25 game titles of the most popular eSports, 3000 eSports events a month and more than 1500 in-play events.

UltraPlay has expanded its odds feed with Heroes of the Storm Live, and King of Glory as well as covering live betting as FIFA Interactive World Cup and GWENT. UltraPlay’s team will answer why eSports betting holds great potential, and how the iGaming brands can benefit.

The new iframe solution will be presented to show new and exciting features for players to enjoy and the enhanced Sports betting offerings powered by UltraPlay. From providing its turn-key gaming platform with cutting-edge technology features to the alternative way of wagering through cryptocurrencies, UltraPlay will share insights on how to create, position and grow a betting brand to become a global leader in the gaming industry.

Visit UltraPlay at stand 908.

METG Real Card Virtual Chips

WEIKE

Weike Gaming Technology will be presenting its new line of electronic table gaming products; including Multi Electronic Table Game - Real Cards Virtual Chips and Virtual Multi-Game in the coming G2E Asia, stand 741.

The METG RCVC is a newly released Semi- Live Baccarat Dealer Table using Real Cards Virtual Chips technology; an add-on module to the METG Emperor for “Real Card” experience in an electronic table gaming environment. It replaces the RNG simulated outcomes with live results of the Baccarat game using real poker cards which are barcoded.

The product also includes a high definition camera to stream ‘live’ action of the card games to the METG Emperor’s table. METG RCVC dealer table is equipped with an intuitive user interface and peripherals to aid the dealer in facilitating the Baccarat game with absolute ease.

The VMG is a fully automated electronic table gaming product which offers players with 3 virtual table games to play, namely Roulette, Baccarat and Sic-Bo. Player can choose to place bets on any or all of the available virtual games simultaneously. This gives players a variety of game options as well as the flexibility on the number of games they want to play concurrently. VMG eliminates the risk of human dealing errors and fraud, and it is a more efficient and cost-effective solution when compared to using semi-automated electronic table gaming products.

“We are very excited of our new range of electronic table gaming products. It shows our commitment to our customers in providing innovative technology and a wide array of gaming options” said Daven Tay, executive director of Weike Gaming Technology.

See these products and more at Weike’s booth, stand 741.