GSA Welcomes Large Industry Crowd for In-Depth BOB Protocol Training Session

GSA Welcomes Large Industry Crowd for In-Depth BOB Protocol Training Session

Two-Day Familiarization Seminar Extols Benefits of New BOB Standard

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its deep commitment to the industry, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) recently hosted a two-day technical training seminar on its newly released Best of Breed (BOB) protocol and development suite. The training session, called "BOB under the Hood," was held in Las Vegas and drew more than 50 attendees representing 15 companies from within GSA's membership.

GSA President Peter DeRaedt said, "We were pleased to organize GSA's first ever hands-on training session specifically designed for our membership. The response by the membership was so overwhelming that we've decided to hold a second training session in March. The Best of Breed protocol is the most exciting advancement in gaming in recent memory, and people from across the industry want to learn more about BOB and the benefits it can bring to a casino's operation."

The in-depth technical session was specially designed for electronic gaming machine and system development organizations and walked attendees through the intricacies of the BOB protocol and its accompanying development suite. Attendees received a complimentary 60-day trial version of the BOB development suite.

The sessions were provided by GSA free of charge to attendees and were led by Russ Ristine of Russ Ristine Associates and Ethan Tower of GSA member company Game Logic. Tony Antonucci of Digital Dynamics and Marty Wegner of Ohkmar Consulting provided assistance.

About BOB: BOB is an open worldwide protocol that ensures secure communication between gaming devices and gaming systems by relying on of-the- shelf technologies.

About the Gaming Standards Association (GSA): The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) is an international trade association representing gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has 70 members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry. Platinum members include Aristocrat Technologies Inc.; Bally Gaming and Systems (AGI); eGENTING Holdings Sdn Bhd; Harrah's Entertainment (HET); Konami Gaming Inc.; Mandalay Resort Group (MBG); Rocket Gaming Systems; Seminole Tribe of Florida; and WMS Gaming Inc. (WMS). Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); AGMMA - Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association; Alliance Gaming Services; Argosy Gaming Company (AGY); AstroSys International Ltd.; Atronic Americas LLC; Atronic Systems; BMM North America; Boss Media AB (BOSS); Cadillac Jack; Caesars Entertainment; CashCode Company Inc.; Casino Management Association; Casino Technology AD; Cory Investments, Ltd.; Densitron Technologies, Plc. (DSN.L); Elo Touchsystems; Euro Games Technology; European Gaming Organization; Flint & K, Inc.; Foxwoods Resort Casino; Friedberg & Associates; GameLogic, Inc.; GameTech International, Inc. (GMTC); Gaming Consultants International; Gaming Laboratories International, Inc; Giesecke & Devrient; GGS-US LTD; Global Payment Technologies Inc. (GPTX); Glory USA Inc.; Gold Club; Greektown Casino LLC; GTECH Corporation (GTK); Himecs Co, Ltd.; Holland Casinos; Intralot S.A. (INLr.AT); JCM American Corporation; Kare Technology; Mars Electronics International; Mikohn Gaming Corporation (MIKN); Molex Incorporated (MOLX and MOLXA); Money Controls; Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL); Nick Farley & Associates; Nova Gaming, LLC; NRT Technology Corporation; Octavian International, LTD; Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation; Quest Entertainment, Inc.; Renaissance Casino Solutions, Inc.; Revive Partners, LLC; R. Franco USA; Scientific Games (SGMS); Standing Stone Gaming; Summit Amusement & Distributing, Ltd.; Transact Technologies (TACT); Unidesa Gaming & Systems; Universal Distributing of Nevada; UNLV International Gaming Institute; Video Gaming Technologies, Inc; and Viejas Casino. For more information, visit www.gamingstandards.com.


Source: Gaming Standards Association

CONTACT: Peter DeRaedt, President of Gaming Standards Association, +1-
775-829 2336, or pres@gamingstandards.com, or Paul Speirs, President of
Steinbeck Communications, +1-702-413-4278, or paulspeirs@cox.net, for Gaming
Standards Association

Web site: http://www.gamingstandards.com/


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