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Asian Gaming Expo
Global Gaming Machine Development
June 14, 2005
Peter DeRaedt
President Gaming Standards Association
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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
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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
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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 – nonobvious?
 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
Affiliates
6%
Advisors
9%
Operators/Hotel
17%
OEM
17%
Manufacturers
51%
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Global Membership
Australasia
11%
Europe
20%
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Japan
9%
N. America
60%
Enable Communication on Three Levels
S2S
Coin
Acceptor
GDS
BOB
Kiosks
S2S
Coin
Hopper
Note
Acceptor
Voucher Manager
Player Tracking
S2S
Game
Control
Printer
Slot Accounting
Progressive
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Coin/Bill
Counters
S2S
Touch
Screen
Game & Peripherals
Point of
Sale
Game to Systems
Class II
Servers
System to System
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 centraldetermination (class II) applications
 Offer advanced features
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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 predefined 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
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Aristocrat
Asahi Seiko
Atronic Gaming
Bally Gaming & Systems
CashCode
Coin Mechanisms, Inc.
Cirsa
Harrahs Entertainment
IGT
JCM
Konami Gaming
Mars Electronics
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MGM
MoneyControls
Multimedia Games
NRT
Nova Gaming
Progressive Gaming
Revive Partners
R Franco
Rocket Gaming
Seminole Tribe
WMS Gaming