“ Feedback from operators has been overwhelmingly positive on the level of action , engagement and entertainment provided for casino guests . Poker players absolutely love the action on Jackpot Blitz ETGs .”
— Mathieu McDonald , Head of Investor Relations and Business Development , Jackpot Digital
Jackpot Blitz poker ETG .
“ Feedback from operators has been overwhelmingly positive on the level of action , engagement and entertainment provided for casino guests ,” Mc- Donald says . “ Poker players absolutely love the action on Jackpot Blitz ETGs .”
McDonald says the game ’ s versatility has been a hit with players . “ When players sit down to play Jackpot Blitz and see the cards bending on the touchscreen for the very first time , the reaction is almost universally ‘ Wow !’ Jackpot Blitz also offers several side-bet and min-game options , allowing players to multitask by playing blackjack , baccarat , video poker or ‘ Bet The Flop ’ right at their seat while being engaged in a hand of poker .
“ This really brings players the action they are seeking and allows casinos to offer guests the chance to enjoy card games at a whole new level of excitement and entertainment , which is something that , truthfully , no one traditional dealer can provide .”
Grand Casino Bucharest is the first property in Romania to install Interblock ’ s Universal Cabinet
Ministar : A Big Star
Interblock , the Slovenian company that was a pioneer in the ETG field , has an array of products in this realm . One of them is Ministar Dice .
It is composed of Interblock ’ s new micro-office generator and play stations that are closely situated around it , providing great visibility for the player . Ministar offers more of the features Interblock ’ s Diamond Craps does , but in a smaller , space-saving package .
Ministar Dice will also offer the Majestic Button , a motion-activated sensor that allows players to set , shake and shoot the dice .
As for features , it is available with six , eight or 10 seats . It has color-adjusted armrests . It has the ability to connect to external generators like Interblock Stadiums or StarBar .
Grand Casino Bucharest is the first property in Romania to install the company ’ s award-winning Universal Cabinet .
The Universal Cabinet product line is one of Interblock ’ s latest breakthrough form factors , offering an entirely new way for players to interact with their favorite table games — elevating the experience for all , from the novice player to the expert .
This unique cabinet supports six different table games , including roulette , blackjack , craps , baccarat , sic bo and Big Six , an innovative spin on a casino table game classic .
The Universal Cabinet provides an independent game play experience by allowing players to set the pace of their own individualized game . It consists of visually enticing game displays — a crisp 5G screen and fun , 3D game toppers — which include a roulette wheel , bubble craps generator or a horizontal video player information display .
In June , Interblock announced it has been acquired by funds managed by
American global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management , LP . The high performance of ETGs was a prominent factor in the process .
“ We have delivered robust growth over the past six years , which can be attributed to the company ’ s dedicated team of ETG specialists , a best-in-class product portfolio , data-driven decision making and our continued focus on innovation ,” said John Connelly , Global CEO of Interblock , in announcing the acquisition .
“ There is significant momentum within the electronic table game sector , making it the right time to partner with one of the largest private equity firms in the world , Oaktree . Moving forward , we are excited about our partnership with Oaktree and the ability to further accelerate our momentum , concentrating on both organic growth and potential acquisitions .”
As the industry winds toward the Global Gaming Expo , operators and vendors relish the sustained impact of ETGs . It gives them the feeling of a player who has reached the bonus round of a game .
It ’ s going to pay off . It ’ s just a question of how much .
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