Heralding the release of Scientific Games Corporation’s (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) first new cabinet since acquiring Bally Technologies, the Company’s newest slot platform Dualos was well-received by customers in one of the world’s most competitive gaming markets having taken centre stage at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) Aug. 11-13 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre.
Dualos is a dual 23-inch high-definition screen cabinet with superior sound, OLED digital buttons, integrated ambient lighting, and an 18.5-inch digital topper. The cabinet comes with a rich game library of titles from three of Scientific Games’ leading brands – Bally, Shuffle Master, and WMS.
Gavin Isaacs, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games, said, “AGE is the trade show where I first became part of this dynamic industry. To return many years later leading a company that has designed and delivered a best-of-breed cabinet for the Australian gaming market makes me extremely proud. What we have achieved in a short period shows how clever engineering backed by organisational expertise can set a new benchmark for excellence.”
Adrian Halpenny, Senior Vice President of Scientific Games Australasia, said, “We have achieved ambitious organisational goals while bringing together diverse areas of our business very quickly. Our products have always been designed to entertain and perform. The abundance of technology in our portfolio enables us to pick and choose the best features across Bally, Shuffle Master, and WMS to maximize the player experience. The early response from our customers has been very positive as they recognise the value that Dualos can bring to their respective businesses.”
The Australasian Gaming Expo experienced an 18 percent increase in attendees on the first day of the show with overall numbers for pre-registration increasing by 1,000. Scientific Games showcased an impressive lineup of gaming equipment from their industry-leading product suite including an array of speciality casino products, including table game products, systems offerings and electronic table innovations such as the highly successful Fusion and Vegas Star ranges.
The Safe-Bacc system, a revolutionary new product that combines a shuffler and card reading shoe into one device to increase game speed and improve security on baccarat tables, was another show highlight. Alongside Safe-Bacc was the next-generation i-Deal Plus with improved card reading and reliability, a front-mounted display, onboard printer and safety card option; the one2six Plus continuous shuffler for multi-deck games; the ChipStar™ roulette chip sorter; and, the i-Score Plus™ baccarat viewer.
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