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Peter DeRaedt, President, Gaming Standards Association A panoramic view of the gaming industry Moderator: Andrew Gellatly, Editorial Director, GamblingCompliance Ltd Panellists: Robert Wheeler, Director of Product Management, Bally Technologies Gareth Philips, Chief Technology Officer, Aristocrat Todd Elsasser, former Director of Compliance, Cyberview
Regulations in South Asia Gareth Phillips Chief Technology Officer Aristocrat Technologies
Highly proprietary Technical limitations Characteristics Limited protocols Multi wire Aging technologies EEprom based RNG in machine Proprietary O/S Unique protocols Limited networks Server Supported Gaming Server Based Gaming Technical Advantages Characteristics Technical Advantages Characteristics Common protocols Modern networks Future proof Common command & control Data analytics Limitations Multi device support JPC s Integration of all media streams Distribution to multiple platforms Standard server network technologies Technical complexity moves upstream Thin client RNG in server Integration of JPC and Media server Meters on server PC open platform GDK RNG in machine Flash memory Current game format Physical PTM PC Like platform Ethernet TCP/IP Cat 5 cabling
Asia Pacific - Markets
Regulatory Developments in S. Asia Australia Macau Key Markets Regulation update Player Protection Market Regulations Singapore Japan Market Regulations Market Conclusion
Australia Key Markets: Regulator dominates the technology NSW: X-Series protocol StarCity use IGS/Acres Clubs/hotels use Government CMS Queensland: QCOM protocol Cougar network Jupiters, Gold Coast Treasury, Breakwater LMOs use Cougar or Sentinel Victoria/S. Australia: VLC/ASP protocol Tatts and Tabcorp use VLC Crown uses ASP with Dacom/ACRES
Australia Regulation Update National Standards Body Working Group have agreed on a set of regulations for both forms of SBG for Australia. Intention that SBG standard will form an addendum to existing National Standards. Each jurisdiction can apply these as appendices to their existing regulations. Queensland: QCOM protocol New version of QCOM expected based on TCP/IP This protocol will support all SBG functions Victoria Duopoly to end in 2011 Route operators are looking at both types of SBG Victorian regulations to be extended to incorporate server technology
Australasia Player Protection Victoria, Queensland, New Zealand Introduction of Player Information Displays (PIDs). Display odds of winning 5 highest awards and 5 lowest combination Queensland Maximum loss information Victoria Voluntary player sessions Pre-commitment to play New Zealand Mandatory play sessions with Play Interrupt at irregular intervals 25-30 mins.
Macau Market: Regulations based on International Standards 13 Casinos operated by SJM 1000 slots and 100 tables 3 concessionaire licenses SJM (Stanley Ho group) Galaxy Casino Wynn Resorts Group Various CMS in use Dacom 6000 /ACRES /Mikohn ACSC / Gripps Cashless network being discussed Jackpot systems (Paltronics/Mikohn) Possible requirement for multi-game terminals
Macau Regulation Update No regulatory guidelines Regulator not seeking new technologies No known barriers to entry GLI standards Future Market suitable for SBG/SSG field trial SSG to be trialled in late 2009 G2S has been discussed after USA (late 2010)
Singapore New Casino Market in an existing Club Market Currently a club market 110 clubs with 2000 machines Max 40 EGM per club No Bill Acceptors Current system Dacom 5000 WAP between sites Plan 2 Casinos in 2009 Resort style hotel and casino Use a CMS Probably SAS/ASP protocols Looking at GSA standards
Singapore Regulation Update Regulator Have joined ANZ National Committee Are aware of Player Protection initiatives Are reviewing all SBG regulations May mandate Queensland approach Club market Looking at SSG route in clubs New types of gaming content Outlet for lotteries Maybe card based play
Japan New Casino Market Casinos in 2010? (Bill deferred to late 2008) Aimed at Tourists EGMs Tables No Pachinko No Pachisluro A system will be mandatory Regulations still to be agreed EGM protocol still to be agreed
Conclusion Australia and NZ Interested in both types of SBG technology and GSA standards Will assimilate them into their own National Standards Emphasis for new technology will be on Player Protection Macau GLI approvals for all types of SBG technology Will follow USA Market with GSA late 2010/11 Very interested in trying all new technologies Singapore Looking at ANZ model Casino will be heavily regulated Club route market may introduce SSG technology and player protection measures Japan Looking closely at Singapore model Will specify a specific management system for casinos strong regulations