G2E inaugurates today its 11th edition with the latest novelties of the industry

In an interview granted to Yogonet.com previous to the event, Courtney Muller, VP Senior of Reed Exhibitions, had anticipated that “the new venue, the new hall and the new dates are just the beginning” of what it will offer the traditional Las Vegas show from now on.

At the entrance of the exhibition hall, the public will find the new G2E welcome center, where visitors may obtain information about AGA members, get a bottle of water or ask for a person to help you visit the exhibition hall.

The customer assistance has been extended this year, with the new "Fremont Street Experience" program, which will offer every day, to special visitors, appetizers, entertainment, coupons, beverages and much more. Another novelty is the new “Entertainment Showcase Stage & Networking Happy Hours”, today and tomorrow from 4.30 p.m., where people may visit Titian Ballroom and listen to music bands while enjoying a cocktail.

The latest innovations from all the sectors of the gaming industry will be exhibited this week, in which 105 new exhibitors will make their debut, coming from 14 countries, including Belgium, Canada, China, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Serbia, Taiwan, UK and US.

Some of the most important gaming manufacturers that are present at the event are:

Novomatic, together with its wholly owned subsidiary and the group company AGI, are present on booth 2654. On show are Novostar SL2 slant top, Super-V+ Gaminator and Novo Super-Vision cabinets. A special ‘must see’ is AGI’s new Reel Tournament.

Bally shows nearly 300 games in the second largest booth of G2E.

The offering of Abbiati products, on booth 3821, include Live Gaming tables, such as Baccarat, Black Jack and American Roulette table with a Laser Wheel (patented) accomplished with Winning Number Displays, a large variety of Accessories.

Cadillac Jack presents a new suite of highly entertaining, performance driven and feature rich products in booth number 1165.

100% PVC plastic cards and Pre-Shuffled cards are the main bets of Fournier.

Gemaco is showcasing its growing product line of playing cards, gaming chips, layout, accessories and roulette wheels in booth number 1237.

Inspired makes G2E Vegas debut with its line of server-based products. Booth number 4631 showcases its new Electronic Roulette product called Sabre Multi-Win Roulette 4.

Spielo International also makes its first trade-show appearance at G2E. Spielo and Atronic joined under the new name to provide compelling content across multiple gaming channels.

WMS unveils its strongest and most diverse content portfolio at G2E. Its commitment to “Engaging Players. Delivering Results” is on display with a broad array of unique and dynamic entertainment experiences.

Shuffle Master spotlights key innovations from the company's five product categories - utility products, specialty table games, e-tables, slot machines, and i-gaming.

Copag is presenting its wide variety of high quality 100% plastic playing cards at booth number 2812.

Easitrax Soft Count system and SC Advance validator are two of the main products that MEI exhibits in G2E.

At booth number 1141, Aristocrat has more than 250 games on display, presents its new game technology and premieres three new modules of its Oasis 360 System: nCompass, nRich and nVision.

With a complete suite of show-stopping games and systems, IGT unveils its latest products at booth number 2241. Great games created from pop culture icons and blockbuster titles will be presented.

Future Logic is demonstrating its GEN3 Evolution printer and the PromoNet promotional couponing solution in booth 4041.

At G2E, Amusgo highlights the qualities of BingoSan, a multi-player bingo machine developed together with Juno Gaming Japan.

Signs4You is showcasing its full range of signage from standard jackpot signs to large customized signage, and has also launched its Ultra Thin Signage Line.

Amatic Industries and INAG introduce Turbo Card Roulette at booth number 2834.

Konami has great expectations for this year’s event, and presents its wide range of products.

Also with great expectations, Transact is present at the current edition of G2E with its traditional and new products.

With regards to traditional conferences, G2E bets this year on strong themes and a great amount of visitors. They will count with 14 latest generation themes and more than 100 sessions, headed by industry worldwide leaders and experts.

“Whether the aim is to take advantage of the social media in order to establish more solid relationships with the customers, or to draw up a plan for the future of the online games of chance or the learning of new operational strategies, to help them compete in the current economic situation, assistants to the conference will obtain the practical tools and necessary knowledge to succeed in the area of the global entertainment”, assured Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr, president and CEO of the AGA.

When talking about the services not related to gaming, they are still a very important part in the customer experience. That’s why the executives will have in G2E the opportunity to experiment the latest trends in food, beverages and entertainment with “Food, Beverage & Hospitality (FB&H)” and “Entertainment Arena”.

This way, G2E will receive today businessmen and executives from all parts of the world, in an exhibition of products, services and technology that will mark the future of the gaming industry facing 2012, and in which innovation and player’s service will be the two central themes of development.