Inside Asian Gaming

May 2011 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 33 better than those without. Meeting tough requirements Even before the arrival of the IRs, Weike had already established a loyal following among Singapore slot club players. In order to supply machines to the IRs—Weike games can be found at both RWS andMBS— the company had to submit to rigorous background checks on its management and business structure. That allowed it to be approved as a supplier of gaming equipment by Singapore’s fastidious Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA). “The CRA’s standards are so high that being named an approved manufacturer is a real endorsement of Weike’s technical capability and the company’s probity,” says Mr Chow. Wide ambition Weike will unveil its new Infinity X cabinet boasting two super bright, high- resolution 22” LCD displays—on the top box as well as the main screen—at next month’s Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) at Venetian Macao on 8th–9th June. Also on display at Weike’s booth will be its market- proven ‘METG’ multi-player electronic table games and systems products. Weike’s slimline Infinity X cabinet is only 460mmdeep, yet enhances player comfort— it has a cushioned ergonomic hand rest and button panel. Also with an upgraded sound system and a more contemporary look, the Infinity X offers Weike a slick vehicle to bring the great games it has been busy developing to new players in Macau and beyond. often only switched on to hold tournaments, ‘Winner Takes All’is a multi-use package that stays on 24/7. Weike is also able to theme the tournament to a particular casino site. All systems go Gus Noble is a particularly appropriate hire to lead Weike’s Macausaleseffort because he has special expertise and experience in the systems area, andWeike is currently the only supplier in Asia with approved fully operational wide area gaming management systems and jackpot links. Weike systems and links are approved to GLI 12 and GLI 13 standards and are in operation inMacau, thePhilippines,Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore. Weike’s showcase wide area network connects five Singapore sites run by NTUC Club, the city-state’s largest slot club operating group. That network has been running live without a glitch since 1st December 2009. Several more club groups have since been linked up with the Weike wide area systems and links. Singapore’s slot clubs, which are limited to a maximum 40 machines per venue, have seen revenues plunge following the recent opening of the sprawling integrated resorts, Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands. The clubs usingWeike systems have fared much Weike Gus Noble Weike’s new Infinity X cabinet