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Subject: Poker Engines
Category: Sports and Recreation > Games
Asked by: brianmarc-ga
List Price: $15.00
Posted: 11 May 2003 07:05 PDT
Expires: 10 Jun 2003 07:05 PDT
Question ID: 202325
I'm trying to locate resources that have developed computerized
systems to play poker.
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Subject: Re: Poker Engines
Answered By: journalist-ga on 11 May 2003 08:44 PDT
 
Greetings Brianmarc:

There are various companies that develop online gaming technology
including poker.  Here are a few companies for contact:

Cryptologic
http://www.cryptologic.com/investor/2003/feb24_2003.html
"WagerLogic's sophisticated poker solution will allow William Hill to
increase customer loyalty with a broader suite of games and expand
into a growing, high-revenue market," said William Hill's Bill
Haygarth, Managing Director of E-Commerce. "William Hill brings trust
and critical mass - key to building a large and successful poker
community, as well as a perfect cross marketing opportunity with our
extensive sports betting facilities. Together with WagerLogic and
CryptoLogic, we are now in our fourth year of achieving strong results
from our online business."

CONTACT:

At WagerLogic, + 44-208-758-7904
John Kemp, Director of Client Services 

At CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455
Nancy Chan-Palmateer, Director of Communications
Jim Ryan, Chief Financial Officer 

See additional contact page at
http://www.cryptologic.com/contact/index.html

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IGT 
http://www.igt.co.nz/
"The slot and video poker technology advances constantly.Gaming
machines take fewer parts and fewer engineers to keep a casino floor
running. IGT gaming machines are the most popular in the casino
industry because they are widely known for its high quality and
consistent performance.  Additionally, you can choose from the
broadest line of machines and games of any gaming machine
manufacturer. Creating interesting possibilities and high revenues
machines for your casino floor is our drive. Therefore we continuously
invest a lot of time and money in research and development."
From http://216.239.37.104/search?q=cache:SvAE4ORu9NkC:www.igtonline.com/international/images/voorstel1.pdf+%22poker+technology%22+development&hl=en&start=4&ie=UTF-8

"Today IGT is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 80% of the US
market and more than half a million gaming machines in place round the
world."

CONTACT:
Sydney
1 Rosebery Avenue
Rosebery 
NSW 2018
Ph: (02) 8345 3000
Fax: (02) 8345 3320
mailto:info@igt.com.au

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Aristocrat
http://www.aristocrat.com.au/
+612 9413 6300 
mailto:atgs_sales@ali.com.au
Contact page is located at
http://www.aristocrat.com.au/code/tools/contactus.asp

"Each year Aristocrat's design specialists produce in excess of 250
games, setting new standards of appeal, innovation and reliability.
The international popularity of Hyperlink, Aristocrat's unique linked
progressive gaming system, is just a taste of what's to come."

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Innovative Gaming
http://www.igca.com
"Innovative Gaming Corporation of America (IGCA) is a gaming
manufacturer specializing in computer-based, high-entertainment  video
slot machines, video poker and multi-player games. Offering a wide
variety of games to licensed jurisdictions both domestically and
internationally.  The Company is  launching its  newest product,
3-Hand Poker™ which has recently been submitted to the regulators for
approval."

CONTACT:
Innovative Gaming
Engineering and Manufacturing
6720 Placid St. Ste. #B
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Phone: 702-614-7199
Fax: 702-614-7114

IGCA
Corporate, Sales and Service
333 Orville Wright Court
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Phone: 702-614-7199
Fax: 702-614-7114 
24Hr Service Line: 877-247-7077 

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Konami Gaming
http://www.konamigaming.com/
"Konami Gaming, Inc. (KGI) produces high-tech, video slot and video
hybrid gaming machines that use captivating graphics, quality sound
and imaginative game themes, which appeal to the serious gambler, the
occasional player and all types in between."

CONTACT:

Konami Gaming, Inc. 
7140 South Industrial Rd. Suite 700
Las Vegas, NV 89118, USA
Business: (702) 367-0573
FAX: (702) 367-0007
mailto:sales@konamigaming.com 

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WMS
http://www.wmsgaming.com/
"WMS Gaming Inc. started out in the video lottery terminal (VLT)
business in 1991. The company created, manufactured and placed VLTs in
jurisdictions throughout North America. Once successfully established
in the video lottery market, WMS Gaming moved into the casino gaming
business with the introduction of a video poker game. A year later,
the Company unveiled a complete line of technically advanced upright
slot machines...Since 1998, WMS Industries has been engaged entirely
in the manufacture, sale, leasing and licensing of gaming machines."

WMS Gaming Reno
5355 Capital Court, Suite 111
Reno, NV 89502
Phone 775/827-6617
Fax 775/827-6597 


Big Foot Software Research & Development
5355 Capital Court, Suite 111
Reno, NV 89502
Phone 775/827-6617
Fax 775/827-6597 

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Fortune Entertainment
http://www.fetg.com
"Fortune Entertainment Corporation develops and manufactures
proprietary and patented casino floor products. The ‘Fortune
Tournament Poker’ system is a tournament based poker game played in an
electronic format, which has been legally defined as a game of skill."
FORTUNE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 
144 Elm Street, Second Floor, Suite 16 
Biddeford, Maine 04005 
Phone (207) 282-0878 
See http://www.online-action.com/pressrel/Press_fortune.htm for news
article about the company.

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Atronic
http://www.atronic.com/index_html
"Vibrant and dynamic 3D graphics, state of the art technology and
interactive game concepts have made Atronic’s machines the top earners
in most of the world’s top casinos. By focusing on the player Atronic
has designed products that allow the player to maintain control, make
decisions and feel success."
Online contact form is located at http://www.atronic.com/Contact and a
lengthy list of contacts is located at 
http://www.atronic.com/Sales/Sales_Team

**********

AC Coin and Slot
http://www.ac-coin.com 
"With the gaming industry in an upward growth pattern over the last 25
years, AC Coin & Slot has benefited from its relationship with IGT and
has maintained its leadership in innovation and creativity as one of
the country’s top slot manufacturers and diversified casino supply
companies, and continues to uncover new opportunities that appeal to
manufacturers, casinos, and players alike."

CONTACT:
Corporate & East Coast Office AC Coin NEVADA (Las Vegas) 201 W.
Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Toll Free 1-800-284-7568 
Fax: (609) 383-2758 (Marketing)
1120 Palms Airport Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Toll Free 1-888-291-0053 

************

Mikohn
http://www.mikohn.com
"Mikohn (NASDAQ: MIKN) is a leading, diversified supplier of gaming
equipment and systems to the international gaming industry. Mikohn
solutions are found in every major casino in the world and include:
progressive jackpot technology, an expanding range of slot and table
games, interior visual displays and advanced player tracking
technology."

CONTACT:
Mikohn Gaming Corporation
920 Pilot Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Toll-free: +1 800 336 8449
Investors: +1 702 896 3890
Fax: +1 702 896 2461
mailto:info@mikohn.com


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Stella International
http://www.stella-international.de/stella.html
"STELLA International, a member of the Gauselmann Group, develops and
markets AWP machines aimed specially at various European markets.
STELLA also develops Fungames for the German market....For each target
market, the gaming culture and legal framework are carefully analysed
beforehand. Resulting are innovative, dynamic games and unique game
features which are the reasons for the success of the machines from
STELLA"

CONTACT:
Stella International Spielgeräte GmbH
Borsigstraße 26
D - 32312 Lübbecke
49 (0)5741 273 500
+49 (0)5741 90 175
mailto:technology@stella-international.de

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Mazooma
http://www.mazooma.co.uk/
"Mazooma Games is part of the Bell-Fruit Games group. Formed in
mid-2000, the Bell-Fruit Games group incorporates some of the best
gaming machine development companies in the industry, backed up with
the technical and manufacturing expertise of Bell-Fruit
Manufacturing."
Mazooma Games Ltd,
Bowbridge Rd,
Newark On Trent,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 4BZ,
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1636 708888
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 614840
BBS: +44 (0) 1636 605395 
mailto:techsupp@mazooma.co.uk

Bell Fruit website is located at http://www.bellfruitgames.co.uk

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You may also want to subscribe to the industry magazine "Casino
Journal" to do more in-depth print research.  Visit
http://dev.gemcommunications.com/Publications/Casino_Journal/ContactUs.htm
or the online subscription sign-up page at
http://dev.gemcommunications.com/Publications/Casino_Journal/Subscribe.htm

Their current issue features "The World of Slots" at
http://dev.gemcommunications.com/Publications/Casino_Journal/Archives/2002/September/main.htm

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The Global Gaming Expo may be a trade show you want to attend.  From
the site at http://www.globalgamingexpo.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=1190&appname=100260:

"G2E 2003  
"With competition in gaming even fiercer this year, you can’t afford
to miss the new products, technologies and trends showcased at Global
Gaming Expo (G2E). So, plan to be here to hone your competitive edge
in order to grow your business. Enjoy discounts to the Show and
Conference by registering by August 18, 2003."

CONTACT toll-free 888-314-1378 or 203-840-5626

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Should you require clarification of any of the links or information I
have provided, please request it and I will be happy to respond.


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Comments  
Subject: Re: Poker Engines
From: nealysmith79-ga on 19 May 2003 14:09 PDT
 
This might not be as advanced as you want, but I really enjoy Hoyle
Casino 2003. It allows you to play up to three rounds of tournament
poker-- until last man standing!
http://hoyle.sierra.com/casinogames.html
Bonus: It runs on both PC and Mac (though not OSX).

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