2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Asian Gaming Expo Global Gaming Machine Development June 14, 2005 Peter DeRaedt President Gaming Standards Association
Feb 13, 2016
2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU
Asian Gaming ExpoGlobal Gaming Machine Development
June 14, 2005Peter DeRaedt
President Gaming Standards Association
2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU
Global Trends Gaming Transformation from Standalone to Distribution
Channel Methodology Remote Configuration (supported by current technology)
• Initial game setup• Adjust pay table
Download will drive new floor network technology • Code (game or peripheral)• Game themes
Server based gaming – linking of players Operators
Streamline Operation Investment Protection: smooth migration path > software distribution Interoperability Exit Strategy
Manufacturers Network Centric vs Game Centric Avoid duplication of efforts on non-core technology
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The New Economy in Gaming Conversion to networked EGM’s is inevitable Gaining a significant share of the distribution channels is key Software authentication is a key component Computer networks rule > this will be the same in gaming Industry battle
Control of distribution channels – gaming floor network IP/Licensing fees – access fees and potential annual tariffs
USPTO: Is the use of existing IT technology in EGM’s – non-obvious?
Open industry protocols are key to ensure fair battle ground
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Gaming Standards Association - GSA International trade association representing gaming
manufacturers, suppliers, operators Incorporated in 1998 as a non-profit association in CA Currently 65+ global members Received member commitment: $5.9M in cash and $30M in
additional resources Developed 3 core communication protocol standards Reduced all standards to practice
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Membership Composition
Operators/Hotel17%
Manufacturers51%
OEM17%
Affiliates6%
Advisors9%
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Global Membership
N. America60%
Europe20%
Australasia11%
Japan9%
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Enable Communication on Three Levels
GameControl
CoinAcceptor
CoinHopper
NoteAcceptor
Printer
TouchScreen
Game & Peripherals
GDS
Progressive
Slot Accounting
Voucher Manager
Player Tracking
Game to Systems
BOB
Coin/BillCounters
S2S
S2S
Kiosks
Point ofSale
Class IIServers
S2S
System to System
S2S
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Dataflow without Standards
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Dataflow with Standards
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High-level BOB Network Features High-speed communications between EGM’s and Host
systems (TCP/IP) Standard network equipment and protocols link EGM’s to
Host systems EGM’s can communicate with multiple Hosts Different Hosts can manage different applications
One Host can manage vouchers while another manages player tracking
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Key Features of GSA Standards Offer 360º visibility of data communication Support all existing features operators are used to today Designed to meet the needs of casino, lottery and central-
determination (class II) applications Offer advanced features
Remote floor configuration Video Lottery Extensions Central program authentication Detailed diagnostic data
Support server based gaming Dynamic game configuration Peripheral and game code downloading Program authentication
Extensible
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GSA Certification GSA Compliance testing is NOT Regulatory Approval
Independent testing by 3rd party lab using GSA tools and pre-defined test scripts
All parties benefit through Improved speed to market for products Products work together when they show up on your floor Plug and Play (easier installs, reduced service calls)
Protocol certification streamlines the Regulatory process Reduces the quantity and variety of tests that must be performed
If both devices are certified, they should work together the first time they are connected (like your PC and printer)
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Companies supporting GSA Standards Aristocrat Asahi Seiko Atronic Gaming Bally Gaming & Systems CashCode Coin Mechanisms, Inc. Cirsa Harrahs Entertainment IGT JCM Konami Gaming Mars Electronics
MGM MoneyControls Multimedia Games NRT Nova Gaming Progressive Gaming Revive Partners R Franco Rocket Gaming Seminole Tribe WMS Gaming