What novelties did you present at this edition?

Max Bauer: This year we presented at PGS 2023 a 360° product offer that included land-based games and cabinets, ETGs with a Roulette focus, sport betting kiosks, casino management systems, online games and our new customer support tool NOVOMATIC Club.

On the land-based world we introduced the most recent NOVOMATIC cabinet highlights such as the BLACK EDITION II XL 3.32. Recently launched at ICE in London, this new cabinet is an apt successor of the original BLACK EDITION with a setup of three characteristically angled 32” screens, top ergonomics and a stunning XL appearance on the floor. This cabinet was presented with the NOVO LINE™ CASH CONNECTION™ Edition 4, comprising 20 linked games, among them the stunning Candelas de los Muertos™ titles.

Another cabinet highlight on display was the DIAMOND X™ 3.32 featuring the NOVO LINE™ Interactive Edition X3. This exciting achievement in cabinet design came in second at the recent Global Gaming Awards in London in the category “Product Launch of the Year” and has made a top impact in terms of customer interest and performance right from the start. Also, the best-selling PANTHERA™ Curve 1.43 was shown with the NOVO LINE™ Interactive Concurve Edition 6 multi-game compendium and its fine choice of upright games.

Electronic Table Games were also represented by the OPTIMUM ROULETTE from FAZI. On a six player positions version this Roulette captured the attention of our customers as a premium ETG solution that Peru’s venues should not miss. NOVOMATIC sports betting kiosks continue to be in great demand displaying at the show our multi-screen version NOVOMATIC ActionBook™ that delivers the perfect kiosk hardware solution for all kinds of space and positioning requirements. 

A special premiere at PGS was the presentation of the innovative NOVOVISION™ casino management system. This powerful solution takes all areas of a casino business to another level, with a uniquely comprehensive range of functionalities that far exceed the traditional Accounting, Jackpots, Player Tracking, CASHLESS and TITO transactions. As a distinctive USP, NOVOVISION™ introduces biometric technologies for the management of gaming operations, e.g., for player recognition and access. Worldwide, more than 40,000 gaming machines, 3,000 betting terminals and 1,300 ATMs are connected to this sophisticated software, which has been awarded as “Best CMS/Software Product” at the recent European Casino Awards at the ICE in London. No surprise then that our visitors at PGS 2023 were amazed by the technology displayed and the vast array of possibilities where this new technology can be used to improve the performance and service level of the customers’ casinos. 

Why did you decide to present this specific product/service in the LATAM market? 

Max Bauer: At NOVOMATIC we have a vast selection of gaming solutions that would be impossible to display all at a show. Nevertheless, our aim this year at our PGS 2023 stand was to give our customers an overview of the NOVOMATIC products they could benefit from now as well as in the near future. So, besides the classic offer of new land-based cabinets and games, we displayed products that could be used on the upcoming sports betting and online gaming laws around the region, as well as casino management systems that can not only help to boost the performance of the casinos and slot arcades, but also help the operators to comply with new legislations such as responsible gaming obligations among others.     

Another tool we introduced to Peru at PGS 2023 was our NOVOMATIC CLUB (www.novomaticclub.com). With this tool, our customers have an expanded service where they can not only see our newest cabinet and game offer available in each country, but also enjoy tutorials to help their technical staff with our products, contact information and news updates.

All and all, NOVOMATIC was presented as a 360° supplier and a true partner to all our customers.

What were the highlights of this 20th edition of PGS?

Max Bauer: For us, the highlight is always the product expo where we can share with our customers face to face the latest in gaming and exchange new opportunities for our mutual growth. 

Next events you will attend?
Max Bauer: Our upcoming events scheduled so far are GAT Bogota in September and G2E Las Vegas in October.