News Release
IGT Network Systems has the Right Vision, right now and
for the future
(Reno, Nevada – November 13, 2007) – An open network is a powerful thing. It’s
transformed the way we connect by phone with our friends and family, and through the
Internet, it has changed how we conduct our lives.
There is no doubt that the power of the open network will also transform the gaming
industry. New technologies delivered through this scalable and interconnected network will
ultimately enable casinos to enhance the player experience, differentiate themselves from
the competition, and bring greater profits to the casino. The open network brings more to
the bottom line by allowing the casino to serve its players better and connect with them
more often while they are on the property.
Only IGT has the global resources and skill set to lead the industry away from
single-purpose, proprietary systems and toward a standardized and multi-purpose open
network for the casino enterprise. IGT is the thought leader in providing an integrated and
complete systems solution built upon the Gaming Standards Association’s (GSA) open
protocols. Using this approach, games and systems will work together seamlessly, and the
opportunities for innovation become endless as the open network stimulates creativity and
becomes a catalyst for new and improved services for players.
The open network infrastructure forms the perfect foundation to instantly connect
new services with tailored offers to players right at the machine or table game – enhancing
their total gaming experience and allowing them to utilize all of the amenities property-wide.
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IGT has the most comprehensive, well thought-out product line
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IGT is committed to the open network and can help a casino manage the transition
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IGT is applying the resources and R&D spending to achieve those goals
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IGT is thinking present and future tense
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IGT has a comprehensive migration plan to server-based gaming that utilizes and
protects the casino’s current investments
Highlights for IGT Network Systems
1. EZ Pay®: The Ticketing System that Keeps on Innovating
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The ticketing system that streamlined the operations of the slot floor keeps
innovating with marketing features that are designed to increase player loyalty and
the bottom line.
Promo Tickets – EZ Pay® Promo Tickets attract new players to the casino
and reward valuable customers. With custom transaction categories, date
and time ranges, as well as detailed accounting reports, Promo Tickets allow
a casino to establish and monitor the playable-only play on all EZ Pay®
machines.
Guaranteed Play™ Tickets – With this feature, a casino can sell players
blocks of play at a set price for the most popular games on the floor. The
power of the EZ Pay® system makes this possible.
2. Enhancing Advantage Bonusing® Promotions with NexGen® Delivery Games
A casino property can distinguish itself and add a new dimension to its IGT
Advantage Bonusing™ jackpots with NexGen® Delivery Games. This unique method of
delivering an Advantage Bonusing™ event through the interactive NexGen® display
enhances a player’s gaming experience. Players will share in the anticipation and
excitement of receiving a property-branded award at their favorite game.
3. IGT Mariposa™ Predictive Modeling and Business Intelligence: Transforming
Data Into Revenue®
Business Intelligence allows a casino to compete not just on the data it has; it also
provides the ability to ask the right questions about customers and their preferences, as
well as about the machines and floor mix. It provides a window into that data -- a
unique, enterprise-wide perspective that otherwise would not exist.
The IGT Mariposa™ system’s predictive modeling, business intelligence and data
visualization tools can turn static data into useful information, optimizing the operation
based on the data patterns.
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4. Systems Support Services
The largest and most experienced systems support organization in the industry is
committed to helping casinos optimize the use of their systems. This team is also well
prepared to help the casino transition to the open network of the future.
The IGT Professional & Strategic Marketing Services teams provide worldwide
consulting services and product support for casino marketing, intermediate to high
level analytics, casino layout, bonusing and player loyalty programs.
The IGT Learning Center is a comprehensive, flexible education solution designed
to ensure successful use of all IGT products to their fullest potential. This includes
instructor-led classroom, live e-learning and self-paced e-learning options.
IGT SystemWatch™ puts virtual eyes and ears on the system at all times to
increase system uptime. The IGT SystemWatch™ monitoring solution offers
proactive, remote, around-the-clock monitoring to ensure the system is functioning
at maximum capacity.
A Migration Path to the Server-Based World
How the transition will be made to the casino floor of tomorrow:
XPort® – XPort® is the Ethernet connection from IGT Advantage® to the
casino floor that paves the way for a more progressive and robust
communications infrastructure. XPort® increases network speed and
bandwidth including faster NexGen® content downloads and quicker event
processing. Enhancements also include encryption that protects slot data
from the floor to back-of-the-house. The migration plan can be done in
phases and once installed, the floor will be ready for server-based
communications.
True Interoperability on Display – IGT presents true interoperability and
live GSA core functionality with other manufacturers’ machines.
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sb™ Service Window – A Look into the Future
For the first time, a casino brand can be delivered directly into the game space. The
sb™ Service Window is a revolutionary advancement in player communications that
allows the casino to engage and interact with patrons while they play. Through the
Service Window, the player has an option of viewing points, comps, offers, branded
promotions and services through a touchscreen menu located directly in the game
space. Built on the GSA’s open network protocols, the Service Window is interoperable
with multiple platforms: legacy games, new games, table games, thin-client applications
and even other manufacturers’ machines.
sb™ Floor Manager Sets the Bar High
The new sb™ Floor Manager is a single source for all floor mix enhancements. sb™
Floor Manager demonstrates how experienced design methodology results in an
elegant, consistent and easy-to-use graphical user interface as it applies to all future
IGT Network Systems products. Game downloads and machine configurations can be
performed on a single intuitive interface that sets the bar high for user convenience and
system usability.
EZ Pay® Smart Card
The EZ Pay® Smart Card system from IGT helps reduce operational costs and
increase gaming revenues and player loyalty. By storing patron information and funds
directly on the card, Smart Card streamlines the player experience while optimizing
enterprise solutions on a single card.
International Game Technology (www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in
the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming
machines and systems products.
Contact:
Rick Sorensen
775-448-8022
Rick.Sorensen@igt.com
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