Shuffle Master to distribute Copag’s cards in African territory

Copag's International Business Director Marta Mateus says: “Copag had been searching for a renowned partner with a well-respected local track record to act as its distributor in the African territory for quite some time now, and we are confident that Shuffle Master Africa is a perfect fit. This partnership demonstrates Copag’s strong commitment to enhancing Africa’s growing gaming market.”

Franz Rossbacher, Head of Operations at Shuffle Master Africa, added: “Both Shuffle Master and Copag are dedicated to increasing productivity and security for casinos through innovative products and services. We are very excited about this new relationship which we believe will benefit both of our companies and our customers.”

Copag is a company that has dedicated over 100 years in the manufacturing of high quality playing cards which are present in many major casinos and poker tournaments around the world. The market leader in Brazil and all of Latin America, Copag seeks to expand its business to Africa by making their paper and 100% plastic cards, which are produced with cutting-edge equipment and rigorous quality control, available to the casinos in the area.

Shuffle Master is a leading global gaming supply company focused on providing innovative products and services for casinos and compelling gaming experiences for players. For nearly 20 years, Shuffle Master has offered cutting-edge shuffling solutions for nearly every card game.

Today, Shuffle Master has expanded its product portfolio to include four unique categories:
Utility products, which includes card shufflers and chip-sorting machines, Proprietary Table Games, E-Tables, and Electronic Gaming Machines. The partnership between these two companies adds a new option of high-level playing cards to the African market. Shuffle Master's services focus on quality, safety and sustainability including specialized customer service with availability and dedication to clients in the region.