ETG Evolution Electronic table games have evolved as a lower-limit , non-intimidating version of tables — often with slot-style bonuses
By Dave Bontempo
Interblock ’ s Universal Cabinet
Promises fulfilled . Electronic table games have exceeded the industry faith placed in them several years ago .
ETGs have vaulted from floor-saving devices spiking play at all hours and removing intimidation from novice players to an expression of gaming creativity . They are not only smaller versions of real games , but provide bonus , wild-card and graphically pleasing elements matching the evolution of player preferences .
When launching this novel fleet several years ago , vendors and operators believed the industry couldn ’ t lose . Not only has it not lost , but the industry is winning , fairly big .
ETG Impact
IGT ’ s Dynasty Concurrent Multi-Game
Slot supplier International Game Technology has been a player in the ETG segment since 2016 , according to Brandon Bruno , the company ’ s director of electronic table games . That ’ s when the company had its first ETG deployment in Pennsylvania .
Since then , IGT has continued to innovate across ETG content , hardware and merchandising .
“ ETGs became a major focal point for operators because they help address aspects of widespread casino staffing issues as well as social distancing considerations ,” Bruno indicates . “ Traditional live table games require a disproportionately large number of employees to operate even the smallest tables pit . ETGs can operate unstaffed through automated or virtual games , or with significantly fewer employees in a live dealer setting .
“ While most operators ’ live tables businesses have returned to pre-Covid-19 levels , the majority of operators have elected to retain ETGs on their floors as a great valueadd to their existing game mix .”
Bruno says IGT offers a dynamic and comprehensive portfolio of electronic baccarat , roulette , and blackjack games .
One of them is “ Concurrent .” This offering enables players to enjoy a variety of games simultaneously and with various bet configurations . Concurrent play can increase the velocity of wagers , elevate coin-in , and ultimately lead to a higher degree of player satisfaction . In terms of hardware , IGT offers highly versatile ETG terminals than can be deployed in a variety of configurations .
Dynasty RNG Concurrent gives players the ultimate choice in gaming options with the ability to play up to 12 RNG games at the same time from one terminal . It offers players the ability to select from a variety of multi-games — single- and triple-hand blackjack ; single- , double- and triple-zero roulette ; and both commission- and non-com-
54 Global Gaming Business SEPTEMBER 2022