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Almotech's Mystro gets makeover
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ICE an ICEi NEWS
The new Mystro is on the button |
Just a year after making its ATEI debut, Almotech Ireland’s audio/video jukebox Mystro returns to the London stage and looks set to be a show-stopper. As a result of feedback gleaned from Mystro’s growing portfolio of customers, the Irish company has made it possible to customise the product’s glass and metalwork and reflect operator/advertiser demands. Improvements to the Mystro are not merely skin deep; the user/operator software has been reworked to improve ease of access, while a new ‘Power Search’ facility allows users to quickly find the audio/video track from thousands on offer. Genre choices have been improved to speed access to musical categories while the Mystro interface now has multi-language support for French, German, Italian etc. - it is possible to configure the interface to accommodate any requested language grouping. Adelphi Coin, appointed UK distributors of the Almotech product shortly after the 2006 show, will also be on hand at ATEI 2007 to assist visitors from the domestic market. Almotech Ireland/Adelphi Coin are exhibiting on stand 2239. Register for free entry to ATEI 2007
HQ.2 – A driving force at ATEI 2007 |
Electrocoin counts on classic
Electrocoin is hoping a much-admired video game classic will put it firmly in the driving seat at January’s ATEI. The London-based company will launch Chase HQ.2 at the London Show, an updated version of the 1988 heavyweight Chase HQ. Whilst retaining the ‘old-school’ feel of the original, HQ.2 will thrust a host of new features and effects on modern players including impressive 3D graphics, forced-feedback steering, linkable play, nitro boost, exciting new courses and immersive sound effects. Available in upright or seated formats, Chase HQ.2’s linkable version allows two players to team up and catch the game’s fleeing fugitive. The game also features a new ranking system in which drivers are rewarded for their increased skill levels by graduating from Trainee Cop through six levels to Captain. Electrocoin will be exhibiting Chase HQ on Stand 610. Register for free entry to ATEI 2007
wh Münzprüfer – hopping mad |
Münzprüfer gets hopping mad
Germany-based company, wh Münzprüfer will be debuting their new mini counting scale and hopper at ICE 2007. The counting scale, which can be combined with small hoppers allowing integration in almost all machines, is available with ccTalk or MDB interface and can be connected to machines with no additional plug-in connectors. The number of coins in the hopper can also be retrieved via the interface at any time. Meanwhile, wh Münzprüfer’s 3.5” electronic coin selector, the EMP 800 will also be on show alongside the EMP 830/Q v5, which allows up to six coins per second. Additional coins or tokens may be programmed on site with the teach-mode function. The Berliners will also be showing their SRT 400 and SRT 500 sorters. wh Münzprüfer are exhibiting on Stand 1841 at ATEI 2007. Register for free entry to ATEI 2007
Sho’ me the honey |
Winnie when they’re winning
Tomy Yujin Europe is riding the crest of a continental wave after its Winnie The Pooh Animal Wear kick-started an unexpected fashion craze amongst Italian celebrities and fashionistas. A number of Italian fashion’s cognoscenti have been seen wearing the Mini-Winnie range of bag, clothes and mobile phone accessories, earning them a place as a latest must-have kitsch-chic. Tomy Yujin Europe will use ATEI 2007 to promote its Winnie The Pooh Tropical Collection. Produced in conjunction with Disney, the Animal Wear range retails at £1 per character and is already available from Gacha vending machines in outlets across the UK, including Sainsbury’s, Toys ‘R’ Us, Odeon, UCI Cinemas and in Gacha boxes from Disney Store. Tomy Yujin Europe will be exhibiting on ATEI Stand 1930. Register for free entry to ATEI 2007
funworld AG putting players in the picture |
Million-strong machine market
Funworld AG are celebrating over one million multiplayer games played on Photo Play’s linked online terminals during the last quarter and cites innovations made available by SYSTEM 2007 as a big reason for their product’s continued success. Amongst its features, SYSTEM 2007 enables operators to promote a multiplayer ‘Happy Hour’. Once activated, SYSTEM 2007 automatically advertises the reduced-priced promotion in demo mode. Marco Huter, funworld’s CSO also points to a new ‘Live Video’ application as the reason behind Photo Play’s impressive numbers. He confirmed: “[Using Live Video] Players get to know each other electronically. One no longer plays against a name or a static picture but with a real person.” Huter concluded: “Our multiplayer community has already grown so big that one can find a suitable opponent at any time of day and night.” Funworld AG will be exhibiting on ATEI Stand 2102. Register for free entry to ATEI 2007
http://www.ice-exhibition.com
Gametronix’s big pair |
Gametronix to unveil big pair
PokerMate and PokerStation, new electronic Poker tables from Montreal-based Gametronix, will make their UK debut at ICE 2007. The Canadians, who already have a well-earned reputation in the gaming kiosk and game content sector, will use The London Show to unveil their first steps into the electronic poker market. On PokerMate, a TITO and Smart Card ready automated table that distributes cards, split pots, calculates side pots, payouts and rake without error, director of sales and marketing Jean-Paul Symeonidis enthused: “PokerMate is available in six or eight seats, there are no string bets, calling out of turn, dealer tips or dealer mistakes while the central viewing screen shows community cards, pot amounts, chip stacks, player commitment, winning hands and payout amounts.” On slot machine cabinet PokerStation, Symeonidis added: “We believe that PokerStation could bring a vast new clientele into casinos: the online poker player. PokerStation allows players to sit at slot machine or VLT, play scheduled tournaments or multiple tables simultaneously while the administrative system provides operators with statistics of every action that takes place.” Gametronix will be exhibiting PokerMate and PokerStation at ICE Stand 3502. Register for free entry to ICE 2007
The Alpha V32 will showcase Roulette |
Alpha, Bally, Cabinets – ABC at ICE
Leading slot, video and casino company, Bally Technologies has announced that it will be showing its new ALPHA Elite Series at ICE 2007. The ALPHA Elite series features a common base cabinet designed to make it easy for operators to switch back and forth between a reel-spinner and a video slot. Amongst Bally’s line-up is the ALPHA Elite V32 video cabinet with a 32-inch vertical touch-screen showcasing Roulette and Keno Cash™; the versatile ALPHA Elite V20/20 with twin 20-inch stacked LCD touch-screens; the vivid ALPHA Elite V20 with a single 20-inch display; the ALPHA Elite S9C, featuring a 6.3-inch touch-screen below the reels and the all-new ALPHA Elite S9E stepper slot with 20-inch LCD mounted in the top box. Each of these various cabinet styles will house a wide assortment of exciting new game titles running on Bally’s ALPHA OS™ operating system providing improved graphics, superior sound, multi-denomination and multi-percentage while supporting Bingo Draw VLT and Central Draw VLT technologies. Bally Technologies will be exhibiting the ALPHA Series at ICE 2007 on stand 3530. Register for free entry to ICE 2007
http://www.icei-exhibition.com
CyberArts’ Foundation for success
US-based gaming software developer CyberArts will be showcasing the global capabilities of the significant upgrade to its Foundation software platform at ICEi 2007. The upgrade, which helps developers minimise the risk associated with US Congress’ Safe Ports Act, includes provisions that would prohibit US-based banks and credit card companies making payments to online gambling sites. CyberArts Foundation software also now allows developers to quickly and easily launch non-English-language versions of their gaming services, and conduct transactions using a variety of payment systems in almost any currency. Chris Derossi, co-founder and CEO of CyberArts, explained: “We are very excited to offer capabilities that will allow developers to continue to diversify their online gaming offerings, and serve non-US players in any parts of the world. Major online poker sites can safely continue their financial growth in regions unaffected by the Safe Ports Act.” CyberArts will be exhibiting their new Foundation software platform at ICEi 2007 on Stand 5310. Register for free entry to ICEi 2007
London Calling
Calvin Ayre – Founder, Bodog |
Calvin Ayre – Founder, Bodog
Canadian entrepreneur Calvin Ayre founded online gambling company Bodog in 1995 and is currently ranked 746 among the world’s richest people. Residing in Costa Rica, where the company is based, he set up the Calvin Ayre Foundation in 2005 and recently appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine's "Billionaires" issue.
Do your competitors scare you or spur you?
We’re in the digital entertainment and media business and our closest competitors are the billion-dollar international media conglomerates. We can learn from some of these competitors, but we’re confident that in being the single largest multi-channel brand of our type, they’re starting to take notice of our strategies too.
What influenced you to choose this career?
I consider what I do to be the furthest thing from what some might refer to as a career. I’ve always been an entrepreneur and I’ve never had to work for anyone else in my entire adult life. I’ve been involved in a number of ventures and the Bodog project just happens to be the biggest and most successful one to date.
What is your personal motto?
No different to what the Bodog.com entertainment and lifestyle brand is designed to personify, my personal motto is to work hard and play even harder. There’s not a day that goes by where I’m not working, in some capacity, on business projects or doing charity work around the world on behalf of my foundation, but I always make time for play.
Why is your company different from your competitors?
We have positioned our business model in such a way that we’re in an entirely different space than any of our traditional competitors. We’re in the digital entertainment and media space, and our long line of business channels includes: online gaming, an international record label, a television and publishing division, and an event department that produces some of the world’s greatest parties. The power of this model is now being realized as we are witnessing a surge in popularity in all of our digital entertainment offerings.
Which is your favourite international country to do business with, and why?
One of the beauties in having an Internet-based entertainment business is that there are no borders or boundaries. People around the world have the ability to interact with Bodog.com in any place and at any time, and we’re just left with providing a great service and an all-encompassing entertainment offering.
Which famous person, dead or alive, would you most like to meet?
I’ve always wanted to meet one of the great communicators of our time, former U.S. President Bill Clinton. I’ve also read a lot about Genghis Khan, one of the most successful political and military leaders of all time, and would probably enjoy, if he were still alive, some first-hand lessons in applied war strategies as they relate to the modern business world:-)
Does money motivate you?
Money motivates me for two simple reasons: it serves as a powerful measurement of business success, and it allows me to work on the things that I deeply care about. My international charity foundation is an example of one of my passions that I’m able to pursue because of my financial means. The Calvin Ayre Foundation carries out major charitable initiatives around the world, and there are very few things that can match the level of motivation I get in seeing it achieve its desired impact.
Who’s the most important person in your organisation?
There is no one important person in a flat structured organization like Bodog.com. The team is what makes Bodog what it is, and the world-class strength of this team is the thing that I’m most proud of in the entire Bodog story.
How do you relax?
I relax by exercising and reading books and magazines about business, world affairs, history, technology and trends. I also love a great meal and a nice glass of wine.
How did you know you’d ‘made it’?
I got an email from Matt Miller, a reporter at Forbes Magazine, three days before the Forbes’ Billionaires issue was to hit the stands this year, and it read: “Lift up a glass of wine and toast yourself, Calvin; you’re on the front cover.” I think that this moment was the first time that it really hit home what a huge success Bodog had become and that it was far enough along that I really felt like I had "made it". However, I also got that feeling when I got my first toilet (biffy) with a view :-)
London Calling
The London Show press office has been speaking with some of the industry's highest fliers to get their take on business philosophy, management style and personal characteristics. This is the second in a series of 'captains of industry' interviews being released for publication in the run-up to the London Show. Our only stipulation is that any reproduction carries the relevant show logo, website address and 'London Calling' tagline. For hi-res photo and logo, please email af@sjc.co.uk.
2006-12-18 |
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