Why Legendary’s decision to take over the distribution of Baum?
Legendary Distributions (a subsidiary of Legendary Gaming Group), has been looking for a product that could compete massively in the Latin market, a machine that reunites all the strengths of the market’s leading machines (double TFT 22¨ and 24¨ screens, multigame, touch screen, SAS communication, etc.) and that at the same time is much more affordable for the operator. The more renowned manufacturers sell their machines at an average of 15 to 20 thousand dollars per unit, our goal was to find a product that brings the same goods of these machines but at a much more affordable price and we have found it in Baum.
Given Baum is a new product, what makes you think it will compete well against existing leading machines in the market?
Before we took over its distribution, we tested the machine for a 6 month period in Colombia and Mexico, with excellent results. In the casinos where they are located, they are ranked among the top 3 machines on the floor, even being the number one sometimes. Our group has the necessary experience to recognize machines with good potential - however, we are aware that the only way to determine if a machine works or not is by putting it to work and looking at its results at the end of the month.
But will operators buy a new machine without knowing its impact?
No, that is why Legendary Gaming’s philosophy [for operators] is “try it and if it works, buy it”. In other words, the operator is not going to have to take the risk of buying blindly, instead Legendary Distributions can place a number of machines in participation in order for the operator to know the machine and its results. After 90 or 120 days, the operator can then decide on his own if it is worth buying it or returning it without any penalty at all.
What is the main advantage of Baum over its rivals?
The basic advantage is what every entrepreneur looks for, to recover his investment as soon as possible. With other brands, the average time for this is between 24 and 36 months; with Baum, the investment is recovered in 12 months. Baum is a machine that has been made to occupy 50% of a casino, due to its low cost and high results. In the next 3 year period, Baum will become the mass machine in the casinos and gaming saloons of Latin America.
Where can we find out more about Baum?
We are going to be present at the SAGSE show in Buenos Aires from November 12 to 24, at stand 312B, exhibiting the latest Baum products. You can also visit our webpage www.legendarygaminggroup.com