Asian Gaming Expo Global Gaming Machine Development

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Asian Gaming ExpoGlobal 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
• Streamline Operation
• Investment Protection smooth migration path gt
  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 EGMs is inevitable
• Gaining a significant share of the distribution
  channels is key
• Software authentication is a key component
• Computer networks rule gt 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
  EGMs 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
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Global Membership
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Enable Communication on Three Levels
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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 EGMs and Host
  systems (TCP/IP)
• Standard network equipment and protocols link
  EGMs to Host systems
• EGMs 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