Inside Asian Gaming

January 2010 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 21 it’s four times better than standard HD and a significant improvement on the touch screen computer technology that so excited audiences in the recent James Bond film, Quantum of Solace . Crucially for the house’s bottom line, TouchTable MultiPLAY can offer multiple games under the supervision of a single dealer, with seven players at a time able to sit at one game. “Craps is a very labour intensive game. Normally you would have two or three dealers per game. With our system, you have one dealer for the electronic craps game, but that same dealer can also work another table in the array at the same time,” explains Tracy Cohen. TouchTable MultiPLAY is available in single, double or triple table format with single roulette wheel and croupier to accommodate up to 21 players per array. The house can change the mix of games at the flick of a switch, creatingmaximumflexibility for the operator’s offer to players. Automated betting All chip handling, calculation of winnings and payouts on the TouchTable MultiPLAY are fully automated by the system. It doesn’t require any chip sorters, wheel checks or consumables. This level of automation delivers total game security, reduces costs and substantially increases the number of games played per hour, points out TCS JOHNHUXLEY. TouchTable MultiPLAY has now been tested and approved by Gaming Laboratories International for use in several major gaming jurisdictions. “You have all the benefits of electronic betting—the security, the speed, everything is accounted for and accountable,” states Ms Cohen. “It’s logged through a system so there’s no problem with disputes between the house and the player—it’s very easy to operate.” Broad appeal, quicker turnover The system also appeals to all levels of player, says TCS JOHNHUXLEY. “The rules of craps, for example, can take some time for a beginner to learn, but our system tells the player when certain bets are not possible, so it guides the novice, and helps them to learn the game,” points out Ms Cohen. TouchTable MultiPLAY is compatible with existing TouchTable Real Roulette. “It’s our policy to develop products in a modular way to create best value as well as best quality for the operators. We are continually developing our products with feedback from our customers,” stresses Tracy Cohen. Touch ID technology What makes TouchTable MultiPLAY unique and creates such an authentic table experience for players is its new Touch ID technology, says the company. Touch ID has patent applications pending worldwide. Unlike any other touch screen betting interface, it can identify an individual player and his or her betting activity thanks to a personalised touch menu at each player position. The menu accesses game features such as favourite bets, repeat bets, neighbour bets and future revenue generating features such as side bets and progressives. It also gives players the ability to highlight across the layout each and every bet placed per game. Localisation In line with TCS JOHNHUXLEY’s policy of localising product to suit customers and of forming partnerships with local industry in its key markets, the table frames for TouchTable MultiPLAY can be manufactured in the target market and then fitted with the company’s global- standard Touch ID technology. “We adhere to a blueprint that is rolled out to all of our manufacturing operations around the world,” explains Tracy Cohen. “That is a standard we have to hit, because that’s what people come to us for. We’ve been building our brand for a long time and it’s important to maintain those standards.” Watch out for even more game options beyond roulette, sic bo and craps being offered on TouchTable MultiPLAY in the future. “Now we have this technically excellent, highly flexible platform for multiplay, we as a company are all about adding to the game content,” states Tracy Cohen. A shake and throw gesture on the touch screen, triggers the automated dice shaker and sends the virtual dice rolling the length of the screen TCS JOHNHUXLEY