Inside Asian Gaming

May 2013 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 65 G2E ASIA 2013 Duo Fu Duo Cai delivers a unique “All Up” Chinese- themed game style where all lines are always in play, even at a minimum bet of one credit. progressive hardware. “Combining an intuitive dealer interface with electronic chip sensors embedded in the table, players are able to place an optional jackpot wager in order to potentially win fixed prizes or a continuously incrementing progressive jackpot,” says Ms Boguslawski.“This next-gen hardware works in conjunction with our new Game Manager 2 progressive management software, a network-based system that allows for multi- level jackpots and fully configurablemultiple reserve pools.” SHFL is excited about the prospects for continued growth in Asian markets. “We think gaming in Asia is progressing rapidly due to economic growth and that these countries present some of the most exciting, fertile markets in the industry,” says Ms Boguslawski. “Established markets like Macau and Singapore have traditionally been the main focus, but lately emerging markets such as Cambodia, Vietnam and Korea have been on the radar and offer promising growth stories.” Visit SHFL Entertainment at Stand #801 Philippines, with lots of ramp for growth as operators look for ways to enhance security measures on their floors,” observes Ms Boguslawski. At G2E Asia 2013, the DeckMate2 poker room card shuffler will get an official introduction to the Asian marketplace. “We unveiled this at G2E in Las Vegas and received very positive feedback from customers; we’re hoping for the same reaction at G2E Asia,” states Ms Boguslawski. “With a shuffle time of 22 seconds, the DeckMate 2 is twice as fast as its predecessor, the DeckMate. In addition to optical card recognition, the DeckMate 2 features an innovative new shuffling method to reduce wear on playing cards and reduces maintenance needs. The real value proposition is the enhanced security that the DeckMate 2 brings to the table, which is particularly relevant for the Asian gaming market.” In the progressive games category, SHFL will be showing progressive versions of established games including Crazy 4 Poker and Mississippi Stud. Newer titles, including Big Raise Stud Poker, will be running on SHFL’s next generation Nexus Command