By any measure, Oklahoma is home to at least one of the nation’s largest tribal gaming marketplaces, which include 132 properties that generated in the community of $4.08 in gaming revenue for FY2014, in step with a report from RubinBrown LLP.

One of the original facets of this marketplace is this revenue is generated by an eclectic mixture of gaming products, way to tribal operators’ continued use of sophistication II slot machine and related wagering devices. For this reason, the trade event floor of the once a year Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Show (OIGA), which was held July 25-27 on the Cox Business Center in Tulsa, Okla., attracted all kinds of prominent gaming product manufacturers and casino service providers. What follows are some highlighted products and up to date news from OIGA trade exhibition vendors of their own words:

AGILYSYS

InfoGenesis Flex from Agilysys is a commercial-grade mobile POS solution designed by the gaming industry to raised serve the gaming industry. Not your ordinary POS tablets, these are the primary commercial-grade tablets certified to be used in less conventional environments, offering unprecedented reliability and function over the former generation’s mobile POS.

Agilysys InfoGenesis Flex is the primary drop-resistant and shock-resistant POS tablet with an extended battery life and broader temperature tolerances. These progressive POS devices enable casino properties to more confidently connect, interact and transact with patrons. Guest service is simplified while delivering a continuing experience that’s ideal for casino floors, convention areas, kiosks, beverage carts, poolside and far more.

Website: www.agilysys.com

AGS

Mega Blackjack, AGS’ mega-cool, fast-paced blackjack variation, takes players on a ride for bigger wins where blackjacks pay three to at least one and as much as 10 to 1 for an ace and king of spades. All other 21s pay three to two, and winning bets push if the dealer busts with four or more cards.

With an optional Buster Blackjack side bet, players too can win odds-based payouts when a dealer busts with four or more cards. The more cards within the dealer’s busted hand, the upper the payout players receive for his or her Buster bet. Players can win both their blackjack bet and Buster bet when the dealer busts. When operators include the optional Buster Blackjack side bet as an insurance-type wager, Mega Blackjack turns a player-favorite card game right into a truly epic table game experience.

Website: www.playags.com

DITRONICS FINANCIAL SERVICES

The new DFS-500 Kiosk from DiTRONICS is an “all in-one” solution that optimizes the player experience directly on the kiosk, cage and via DiTRONICS’ digital wallet. Housed in state of-the-art hardware, the DFS-500 Kiosk maximizes efficiency through exclusive software enhancements for ticket redemption, bill breaking, ATM, cash advance and check cashing transactions.

Proprietary DiTRONICS’ Vantage software options include: Transaction Rewards which integrates funds access applications directly with a casino’s player database; Check Express which permits players to easily swipe their player card and enter a PIN to cash checks directly on the DFS-500 Kiosk—eliminating the desire for players to attend in long lines on the cage; SMART Dispense technology that reduces wear and tear at the kiosk while improving the player experience; and new JACKPOT Pay technology that makes jackpot pays a breeze—available on one, several or all of a casino’s ticket redemption kiosks—enhancing customer support by saving money and time while eliminating costly additional equipment.

Website: www.ditronics.com

GARY PLATT MANUFACTURING

Known for consistently delivering superior casino seating over the past 40 years, Gary Platt Manufacturing is introducing its newX2-Tended Play Series.

The X2-Tended Play Series (X2 Series) continues the tradition of unsurpassed comfort by enhancing the performance of a few of the company’s very successful classic designs, and adding a wholly new flagship line—The LIDO X2.

With the extra ergonomic sculpting and luxurious toppers, the X2 Series creates more comfort and player involvement, which results in longer play-time. Every Gary Platt chair is hand-crafted to improve the floor’s interior design, and engineered for durability, and longevity. The X2 series is actually the following generation of quality casino seating.

Website: www.garyplatt.com

GLI

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a world leader in online systems and iGaming testing, has released its newest white paper, “iGaming Information Security Management: Is Your small business Adequately Protected?”

There are five explanation why you need to read it; it'll highlight GLI’s ability to…

• Discuss your concerns about network infrastructure security;

• Advise about data loss from players or your company;

• Mean you can ensure security when working with third parties;

• Provide effective personalized planning to maximise system uptime; and

• Work closely with you for continued compliance and ongoing risk mitigation.

In addition to the white paper, GLI has also launched an iGaming webpage with additional info about their unique iGaming services, which might be found at www.gaminglabs.com/services/igaming.

Website: www.gaminglabs.com

IGT

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) is bringing Hollywood’s hottest hangouts to casino floors by the use of TMZ Video Slots. TMZ slots is an upbeat Premium title, perfect for the entertainment-seeking player. TMZ Video Slots is obtainable in penny or nickel denominations and is IGT’s first game to incorporate an in-game camera that may capture a player’s “selfie” and incorporate it into base and bonus game play. The five-reel game base game uses the TMZ newsroom for its backdrop and showcases imagery of TMZ host Harvey Levin and plenty of widely known celebrities, along side videos from the top-rated TMZ television show. Lucky players will benefit from the game’s three bonus rounds including the “Celebrity Safari Bonus,” the “TMZ Mug Shots Free Spins Bonus,” and the “The TMZ Celebrity Spin Cycle Bonus.”

TMZ Video Slots is housed at the CrystalCore cabinet which supplies players pristine visuals on a 42-inch touchscreen display, at the side of access to an on‐cabinet mobile device charging port.

Website: www.igt.com

NANOPTIX

Operators, rejoice! The revolution has arrived as Nanoptix is proud to offer the Paycheck NextGen TITO printer: Not more half-tickets, jams, wasted TITO tickets or expensive add-ons for future innovations. The long run is now.

The Paycheck NextGen revolutionizes printers with its completely straight and integrated anti-jamming paper path, guaranteeing a whole printed ticket on every occasion and its “last ticket” paper-low sensor which detects the last one or two tickets, eliminating 10-15 wasted tickets per stack.  Along with several other features, the NextGen has future-proof connectivity with its five USB ports (three hosts and two slaves), Ethernet port, MicroSD reader, HDMI port and BlueTooth capability, making this printer ready for upcoming technology features whether from Nanoptix or other game manufacturers.

Website: www.nanoptix.com

VGT

Feel the ability of stampeding buffalo come to life with the brand new Red Spin Thunder from Video Gaming Technologies (VGT). High-energy bonus features at the XSpin video platform will keep high stakes gamblers coming back to this new Class II, three reel video game.

Red Spin Thunder is a part of the brand new Red Spin Gambler Series of games and lines Red Spins where every spin is a guaranteed winner and the added bonus of an increasing multiplier. Not just does Red Spin Thunder include VGT’s legendary Red Spins, but players can decide to bet from one to 5 lines per game from the button deck.

Website: www.vgt.net

YWS DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

YWS Design & Architecture is a visionary global leader in leisure design that specialize in hospitality, gaming, retail, dining and entertainment environments. The company’s ability to mix owner vision with market-driven design helps to deliver world-class luxury properties and turnkey leisure design solutions. YWS is leading the leisure design industry, grounding every project in consumer and market insights, brand development and visioning, enabling them to design iconic environments that delight consumers and convey client visions to life.

Founded in 2001, YWS has offices in Las Vegas and Singapore, strategically located within the world’s leisure and entertainment markets.

Website: www.ywsinternational.com

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