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Server-Based and Downloadable Slot Games

Server-Based and Downloadable Slot Games. Platinum Members. Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas. Other Members. Gold:

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Server-Based and Downloadable Slot Games

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  1. Server-Based andDownloadable Slot Games Platinum Members Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas

  2. 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

  3. Slot Technology Evolution Overview Electro-Mechanical Cash-Less LCD + Touch Screen + Buttons + Hopper

  4. The Future Server-Based & Downloadable Games

  5. Ability to adapt your casino floor to maximize your revenues What is It? • Real-Time Game Download • On-demand game activation • Real-Time Game Activity Monitoring • Real-Time Marketing Analysis Real-Time Security Policy & Audit

  6. Topologies • Diskless Slot Machine (Thin Client) • Intranet Web browser (same as Internet Casino) • Client-Server LAN • Multi-Tier LAN (within a site) • Multi-Tier LAN+WAN (interconnected sites)

  7. 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 machine • Difficulty in obtaining a complete audit trail • Difficulty to guaranty integrity of the system • Difficulty in handling real-time events • Therefore, we do not feel comfortable to present and defend the case to obtain certification

  8. 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

  9. Who Benefits? The Player Server-based Downloadable Gaming The Regulators The Operator

  10. Who Benefits? The Player • 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

  11. Casino Games

  12. more Games

  13. Plus many more… … from third parties

  14. Who Benefits? The Regulators • 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 )

  15. Who Benefits? The Operator • 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)

  16. Who Benefits? The Operator • 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

  17. Game Aging & Replacement • End-of-Life • Time of Day • Seasonal • Etc…

  18. Does it Work? ...Today • Nearly 4,000 machines installed • Another 3,000 being deployed • Hundreds of millions of transactions processed • Billions of dollars wagered

  19. Same System, many Cabinets Arcade/VLT (metal) Casino Slot Wall-mounted kiosk FOBT Also slant-top, bar-top, theme-look, …

  20. Real Time Monitoring and Control

  21. Yesterday’s Reports Today’s Reports Real Time Monitoring and Control

  22. Performance To Date Financial Reports Real Time Monitoring and Control

  23. Terminal Activity Reports Displayed by terminal • Sales • Profit • Profit percentage • Number of transactions (bets)

  24. Activity Reports Displayed by game across all terminals

  25. Activity Reports Transaction timings across all terminals

  26. Logistics Reports

  27. Transaction Details

  28. Revenue /Slot /Day

  29. Total Revenue /Day

  30. Secure downloadable gaming is now a reality that our industry will have to embrace

  31. A RegulatorsPerspective Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas

  32. 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 discussionQ & A Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas

  33. BOB Floor Architecture

  34. 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 discussionQ & A Gaming Technology Summit, May 29 2003, Las Vegas

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