Visitors could test their shooting prowess, for example, on the ‘Robokeeper’, a computer-controlled goalkeeper that reacts by means of picture analysis when the ball is shot. Even ex-professional sportsman Pierre Littbarski from VFL Wolfsburg had to admit after several attempts that the ‘Robokeeper’ does a pretty good job! Visitors who believed to have a really good feel for the ball further ventured a header duel with the freestyle jugglers Aylin Yaren and Jacek, he who dances with the ball, to test their skills with the ball.
The daily boxing matches between light heavyweights from the amateur league were just as exciting. Axel Schulz presented each of the three boxing rounds with his expert knowledge and furthermore with much wit and charm and so also delighted in particular female spectators with the live action on the Cashpoint stand. In addition to this, Uwe Krupp, the trainer of the Cologne Sharks and DEL forward Niki Mondt of ‘Düsseldorf EG’, answered questions on the sport of ice hockey during the IMA.
Cashpoint not only highlighted its broad sports betting solutions and the high entertainment value of sports betting with its attraction sports events at the IMA but also underlined its position as dedicated sponsor of professional sport. CASHPOINT is regarded as an esteemed sponsoring partner with the top German football league clubs VFL Wolfsburg and Hertha BSC as well as in the German Ice Hockey League.
Alongside the range of prominent guests, there were outstanding highlights to discover at Cashpoint. First and foremost the new betting terminal ‘Merkur Bet Book’ from the think tank of the eastern Westphalian Gauselmann Group. ‘Merkur Bet Book’ not only convinces technically but mainly due to its sophisticated design: like an opened book, all corresponding sports betting content is easy to read and clearly shown on two vertically installed 27” monitors. Furthermore, it has been devised to be simple to use and offers great betting comfort and security: The ‘Bet Book’ is also available in a solo version, thus just with one monitor.
The betting professional Cashpoint yet again underlined its trendsetter quality at the IMA with its new show concept that stands out relating to its uncompromising design and elegance. CASHPOINT, an industry all-rounder with over 15 years of experience in providing innovative services in the European betting market, thus fulfils optimal preconditions with its competency to successfully establish itself in particular in Germany in sports betting.