Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING | March 2011 34 WMS G aming equipment supplier WMS has been a leading force in the technological development of the slot industry away from its traditional linear, analogue, ‘money in, money out’ approach to making a living. The company argues that by investing in WMS’s technology up front, the industry can make every cent wagered by players work that much harder and more effectively. A networked floor taking advantage of technological developments in the wider world— including communication via Internet protocol and digital data processing—is smarter and more responsive to the needs of players and casino operators alike. That’s important in modern business, where player needs and competitive challenges are changing all the time. Sebastian Salat, President, International for WMS, spoke to Inside Asian Gaming about networked gaming, WAGE-NET® and the company’s vision for the Asian industry in 2011. Inside Asian Gaming : What difference can server-based gaming and other technological developments make to slot business in Asia? Sebastian Salat: Across a number of global markets, gaming products enabled with networked capabilities are gaining increasing traction with casino operators and their players. WMS believes the ability of server-enabled products to enhance the entertainment experience—and in turn drive higher coin-in, differentiate slot floors and create operating efficiencies—will transform the industry, including Asian gamingmarkets. Our Casino Evolved™ vision is about introducing innovative, networked gaming products and platforms in Asian casinos. Please explain the concept of Casino Evolved. WMS’ Casino Evolved is a strategy encapsulated by our networked gaming The Power of Networking WMS’s Sebastian Salat explains the company’s vision for advancing slot gaming in Asia WMS’s Sebastian Salat—networked gaming coming to Asia