http://www.gigames.esNews and last novelties of GigamesGigames shines at the Andalusian Gaming Trade Show || Gigames showed exceptional health in the last edition of the Malaga Trade Show, as the only company of the industry being able to surprise the market with two new machines that obtained excellent results in the street trials, surpassing the most competitive models in the market. “La Mina de Oro”, consisting on mechanical reels and video screen, is Gigames’ greatest revelation and has beaten all expectations, giving the hightest cash box results in the street trials in Catalonia where the machine was tested both in bars and arcades. In the same way, “Dinamita Jones”, the double mechanical reel model, is designed to satisfy the operators’ needs for more traditional models in the gaming sector. It proves to be an extremely reliable offer. Gigames’ ambition does not stop here and Juan Lao’s company bets on a revolutionary multiplayer station designed especially to satisfy the needs of the Spanish gaming halls. The multiplayer station was presented at the Malaga Trade Show incorporating the following games: the successful “GigaVegas”, “La Mina de Oro” and “Chiringuito”. Moreover, a new model designed for smaller spaces was presented: “Mix Mina de Oro”, completing Gigames’ product family designed to cater for all needs. Gigames shows its reliability and commitment with the presentation of new products that will surely strengthen its leadership in such a competitive and dynamic market as is the Spanish gaming market. A guaranteed success. GIGAMES made several presentations in the Basque Country || On February 9, 10 and 11, Gigames made several presentations in the Basque Country, convening operators from different provinces to meetings that took place in San Sebastian at the Bokado restaurant, in Bilbao at the Gran Casino Nervión and in Vitoria at the Hotel Jardines de Uleta. There was a high level of client participation in all provinces, raising great interest in operators for Gigames’ first meeting with the sector in this autonomous community. Gigames’ industrial project was extensively exposed by Eduardo Rodríguez, Sales Manager, assisted by Francesc Poveda, Managing Director, Ferran Blanco, Assistant Managing Director, Ricard Suau, Sales Representative and Manel Rius from the After-sales Service. The products presented were “Giga Vegas”, “Viva Tijuana”, “Giga Vegas Salón” and “Mix GigaVegas”, all in accordance with the new regulation for this Community. After the presentation on the company and the products, all participants were invited to a meal in a pleasant atmosphere where our company was warmly welcomed. || At the last ATEI trade show in London, Gigames and Games Media attracted again much interest with the two most advanced cabinets in the AWP sector in England: JUICE and REPLAY. JUICE was at the time the first video model to penetrate the market and it has been a reference in the demanding English sector for the past 5 years: a genuine and innovative proposal, being the result of one of the most visionary engineering companies in Europe. Likewise, the REPLAY model exhibited last year is making its way into the competitive international market, following the path of its predecessor JUICE. Gigames and Games Media share the vision of a new future marked by innovation, ergonomics and comfort. A promising international collaboration.GIGAMES can rely on the support of the most important operating companies in Madrid || In the incomparable setting of the traditional Casino of Madrid, the most important operating companies of Madrid joined Gigames to celebrate its arrival on the Madrid market. Gigames received the participants’ congratulations for its GigaVegas reels + video and Viva Tijuana reels + reels models. The introduction of the Conei Corporation’s models in the community has given new perspectives to Madrid. Two of the leading models on the market, GigaVegas and Viva Tijuana, are already available in bars and arcades of the centre. A genuine revolution favoured by the new regulation. Finally, the lunch turned into an improvised forum with many participants and ended in a new vision on the gaming sector situation and on its projection in the long term. Mr Juan Lao thanked all the Madrid operators for their confidence in Gigames’ products. || Gigames and Viva Tijuana keep growing. A brand new website has just been released on this gaming machine coming out from Juan Lao’s idea factory. The sales figures of the product are unbeatable, hence the need to create a space for operators and distributors wishing to be informed on the latest news. The new website on Viva Tijuana, www.gigames.es/vivatijuana, is a space created for operators and distributors wishing to be informed on the latest news concerning Gigames’ successful machine, Viva Tijuana. Few months after its launch, Viva Tijuana has already reached unbeatable sales figures and received many marks of confidence from operators and distributors, as evidenced during the last edition of Fer Interazar. In www.gigames.es/vivatijuana, the user will be able to discover new products, follow the latest news, download unpublished material and play the “Dale- Tequila” mini-game. A unique space intended as a direct contact ramp to give immediate information and service to the user wishing to know more on this model by Gigames. Gigames presents its latest novelties in Fer 2009 || Last week the twenty-ninth edition of FER Interazar took place in Madrid at the IFEMA exhibition site, where Gigames stood out as the most visited stand. After the success obtained by Gigames with the game GigaVegas during most of 2009, operators and distributors gathered at Gigames’ stand to confirm the positive feedback on the company products and to discover Gigames’ new product offers. The brand-new SILVER cabinet, a model that stands out thanks to its attractiveness and functionality, was already available with the GigaVegas and Viva Tijuana games. Both models offer an ergonomic design as the result of a hard research and development work. Moreover, SILVER is made of a reinforced steel structure, maximizing the machine security, and features an attractive external aluminium frame, adding colour and personality to the product. Gigames also presented the new Slant Top cabinet, a unique solution designed for arcade and bingo experts who for a long time have been requesting an exclusive version, suited for multiple users and with a genuine gaming hall spirit and character. The integration of a note recycler also stood out, enabling operators and distributors to avoid machine down time due to a lack of coins. Finally, Gigames presented its new security kit, a necessary accessory to get rid of worries for the coming years. || The name of Gigames resounds in Madrid. GigaVegas has already made the headlines being the first video and reel model with prize or jackpot up to 240 euro to be installed in the autonomous community. Juan Lao’s company has now obtained the homologation for the Omega roulette, which will be exposed at the Interazar fair. A leading product that has revolutionized the multi-user roulette segment. Gigames is still moving forward and its arrival in Madrid resounds in the entire Spanish gaming sector. GigaVegas was first homologated and it is now leaving room for the Omega roulette. Its homologation in the autonomous community has now come true. Simultaneously with the homologation, this 5 to 8 player model will be presented at the Joan Lao’s company stand during the Interazar fair (from September 23 to 25). Omega is the symbol of a generation change in the multi-user roulette segment. Although its external appearance is similar to its preceding models, the Omega roulette technology makes it a lot more intuitive and efficient. That is why it is getting excellent results in every community where it is installed. This product has strengthened the interest of traditional players and attracted at the same time a more heterogeneous audience, providing an important added value. Its design is modern and elegant and it is made of leading materials. It is ergonomic to offer comfort to the players and among its features, the LCD touch screens stand out. Its user-friendly and installation-friendly features turn it into the ideal product to complete the offer in the gaming halls. This leading roulette satisfies Gigames’ requirements in terms of product line design and production. || This model arrived to the capital city only 10 days after the publication of the new gaming machine regulation. This past week-end several units were installed, becoming then the first reel and video machine with prize or jackpot (up to 240 euro) since the entry into force of the current legislation. GigaVegas is becoming, on its own merits, a reference in the Spanish automatic sector. Its presence in various autonomous communities and its excellent cash box figures, turn it into an essential product to complete the best game offer. Many bars and arcades have already installed this model manufactured by Gigames, a special and very profitable product. This past week-end several units were installed in Madrid community, becoming then the first reel and video machine with prize or jackpot (up to 240 euro) since the entry into force of the new regulation on September 2. GigaVegas moved forward every administrative procedure to be present in the capital city hotels and gaming halls, making it in only 10 days since the regulation was published. A fact revealing the hard work and the engineering and logistics work of the professional team led by Juan Lao. GigaVegas continues thus its race throughout Spain, following the pace of a winner model.The number of bars or rooms getting this model is increasing every day. || The figures speak for themselves. This past June 17, GIGAMES sold the 5,000th GIGAVEGAS machine. Since its launch on the market, its image and technology have won rapidly operators: two features of a model experiencing an unstoppable business race in our country. The presentations celebrated in Barcelona and Valencia confirmed the sector recognition of this video and reels machine. For the Juan Lao’s firm, the 5,000 GIGAVEGAS units sold is the best proof of success of this new product. GIGAVEGAS gives high cash box figures and maintains excellent averages on the long run, offering stability and security. The GIGAVEGAS family keeps growing day after day and the number of bars and rooms getting this machine is increasing: a real and safe bet for operators and distributors. (Source: www.sectordeljuego.com) || Spanish community authorizing mixed models. Eventually, we can state now that GigaVegas is available in every bar and room of Spain. If you wish to pass an order or to get further information on the model, please contact our commercial team at the following phone number: (+34) 937 845 670. Success is now for sure in your hands. || Viva Tijuana, its new type-B “reels + reels” machine that is showing excellent results. Gigames is surprising us again and launches on the market its first reels + reels machine suitable for the Spanish market and becoming the revolution of the year next to the already famous GiGaVegas. The past Monday, June 1, this new model was presented in Madrid to a large public among which the most important personalities of the sector. The party in a pure Mexican atmosphere was livened up by mariachi musicians, folkloric dances with beautiful dancers and including the funny and traditional Mexican game called “La piñata”. All this turned for one day the city of Madrid into a genuine saloon of Tijuana. The night was full of emotions and meetings and Viva Tijuana was at the centre of the public’s attention. 2009 is a successful year for Gigames. || GigaVegas arrived in Valencia on May 21, presented by Gigames and Eleval – Teysa, with the intention to surprise the operators with a product expected to be the revelation of the year. The good vibes of GigaVegas reached many people as the high attendance of operators marked a record. This night was marked by excellent feedbacks and a shared view on a product guaranteeing stability in terms of cash box figures and resulting in a good investment. All this accompanied by the glorious voice of the legend Elvis Presley, providing entertainment next to five fantastic dancers that made the night shine. It was an absolute glamorous night. Gigames is surprising us again with GigaVegas || This past Thursday, May 14, distributors and operators from Cataluña were invited to attend a celebration party in Barcelona. The party was hold to celebrate the success of Gigames’ latest product on the market, the GiGaVegas type-B machine. Despite the rain, more than 200 visitors attended the celebration recreating the authentic atmosphere of a casino in Las Vegas. They could enjoy playing black-jack, French and American roulette and compete meanwhile to be among the top five players and win at the end of the night one of the luxurious prizes offered to the winners. The night was at its best with the performance of the almost real Elvis Presley that led most people to dance. (The star of the night, GigaVegas, was presented in an entertaining atmosphere of game and music, in a celebration including a marvellous catering, making it even more pleasant.) Gigames’ commercial team was present; Ricard Suau, Albert Mercadé and Mariano González led by Eduardo Rodríguez and Ferran Blanco who presented the GiGaVegas unbeatable results obtained in Cataluña and in the rest of Spain. A mark of stability and profitability growing day after day. Mix GigaVegas, the only mini machine including physical reels + video, played a great role, holding the operators’ interest. Manuel Ortega, President of the Interazar Group came to Barcelona to share such a special night with Gigames and confirmed GigaVegas unbeatable success. || FLAGSHIP PRODUCT AT THE MALAGA TRADE SHOW The GIGAVEGAS design based on the populous city of LAS VEGAS, its very attractive game program, with images making it even more entertaining and the three-month test phase in different sites, have enabled to confirm the real performance of the machine and to affirm to our satisfaction that it generates greater gains than any other machine. www.playsol.com GIGA VEGAS AMAZED IN THE ANDALUSIAN TRADE SHOW || GigaVegas was presented in the Andalusian Gaming and Gambling Trade Show in Málaga and was a great success. GigaVegas confirmed its high profitability during the six-month test phase and its success was shared in Málaga with operators and professionals from all over Spain. A real celebration that Gigames wanted to share with every visitor, offering a festive atmosphere at its stand with GigaVegas as the true protagonist. GigaVegas is a real success; the cashbox are saying so! GIGA VEGAS || In these days of concern about the economic situation and its consequences on cash boxes, which are showing many signs of fragility, Gigames wishes to share a reason to celebrate. GIGAVEGAS is a new machine entering the market with record cash box figures, showing remarkable reliability and creating a new and more confident scene for operating companies. GIGAVEGAS has been operating for the past six months exceeding expectations and increasing the site’s performances in a surprising manner. GIGAVEGAS was installed in all types of establishments, always increasing gains significantly. GIGAVEGAS competed with the machines showing the best cash box results and most of the time exceeded those results. GIGAMES WILL ATTEND THE MALAGA TRADE SHOW TO PRESENT ITS LATEST B MACHINE CREATION || This new model, combining reels with video, has been tested for more than six months, giving amazing cash box results, exceeding any other model. The best antidote for the crisis will be at the GiGames stand. Come and see it. We are waiting for you! GIGADREAMS and BROTHER were exposed || This year again, the executive and technical team of GiGames travelled to London to attend the ATEI and INTERNATIONAL GAMING EXPO, this important event that gathers the main companies each year, becoming the most important show of our sector at the international level. GiGames was present on the NOVOMATIC stand with the Gigadreams cabinet, already presented in the Madrid and Las Vegas shows and that illustrates our company philosophy: innovation, design and advanced-technology. On the GAMES MEDIA stand, our client in the UK, our Boomerang (JUICE) and Boomy (INDEGO) platforms were also exposed, as well as the last novelty presented on the English market: the BROTHER model. To give an overview of the models exposed by the manufacturers during this edition, the new products tend towards the video and the machines combining both video and reels; supports already integrated by GiGames on the models currently marketed, being thus prepared for the future in our sector, in terms of product evolution.GiGames presents the Gigadreams platform in Las Vegas || The G2E show taking place each year in November in Las Vegas is a necessary event for the main companies in the gaming sector as it presents the most innovative products and technologies of the gaming manufacturers at the international level. For example, IGT exposed this year its new interconnected platforms SBx and its new video reels Reeldepth, while Williams created admiration with its Bluebird 2 platform and its video games. All this, without forgetting the numerous manufacturers competing to draw the attention of a public each year more demanding that attends this fair with ever higher expectancies. However, this year, most attention and expectation focused on an outstanding and unbeatable product: THE NEW GIGADREAMS MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM. Created and conceived by Juan Lao and designed by the Edda Design team directed by Jordi Milà, the new platform was exposed on the Novomatic stand, one of the most important manufacturers in the sector. Even among great novelties, the Gigadreams platform has left aside colossal proposals and has fascinated, opening the way -according to its name- for many dreams for future projects and confirming thus the tendency already registered during the past Spanish gaming fair, Fer-Interazar: Gigames is a leading company in the gaming industry, giving way to a new dimension in entertainment. December 08 Presentation in the autonomous communities of Navarra and Cantabria (Spain) || After launching “Viva el Cine” in June in Cataluña, Aragón and Valencia, its great success in the past Fer-Interazar Fair in Madrid and the excellent feedback obtained on our flagship model at the moment, we have initiated a presentation tour in various autonomous communities. On October 16 we presented all our novelties to the operators in Navarra together with our retailer Disnorte 2000, s.l., at the Asador Mutiloa restaurant in Pamplona, and on October 23rd we did a presentation in the Hotel Bahía in Santander with all the operators of Cantabria. Our clients cordially received us and we would like to thank them for their special treatment and interest shown in the models presented. We are looking forward to sharing with them without delay the exceptional results obtained in other autonomous communities. We will continue this presentation campaign on November 13th in Tenerife, on November 26th in Bilbao, on November 27th in Sevilla and on December 3rd in Valladolid. We will present our new models and also go on transmitting to our clients our industrial project, counting on their support and confidence, on our commitment towards them to improve every day. November 08Gigames consolidates itself in FER || This past edition of FER Interazar contributed to securing and strengthening the industrial project of Gigames. This was confirmed by the strong attendance of clients and friends from all over the country to the impressive and modern stand, with an exclusive design, showing much interest in all the novelties presented. The games VEGAS-VEGAS and TROPICANA CLUB on our BOOMERANG line, give great expectations for this type of video product and imply an important change compared to the games previously developed on this platform, with a game structure totally different from the past ones, getting closer to the traditional machine concept. TRONER and its game RANCHO TEXAS impressed all the visitors of our stand, with its 32” screen and exclusive cabinet, confirming the interest of the hotel services and the game rooms for this product. VIVA EL CINE - GIGA MOVIES is the model that best meets the necessities of our clients currently, supposing an absolute success in sales. It combines reels and video with a simple game. It is the first project of Gigames of this kind. Launched previously in various regions, the feedback gathered on its behaviour places it as the next successful model on the national market. The OMEGA roulettes for 5 or 8 players that we commercialize, with more than 100 units sold in our market, prove to be the most reliable in terms of operation and profitability at the moment for operators interested in this product line. Last but not least, among the novelties presented, GIGA DREAMS stood out, a new concept for our sector that reflects our company philosophy: the sum of innovation, design and technology. Our ability to design and manufacture impressed. In short, a success for GIGAMES that we wish to share with all our clients, whom we thank for their confidence, support and interest. October 08 Presentation in the hotel complex of Malvarrosa beach || VIVA EL CINE combines mechanical reels and video support with a 20” screen and the new ZIP cabinet. VIVA EL CINE reproduces a film premiere where the actors and actresses compete for the great prizes offered in the basic game and the top game. More attractive than the most beautiful actress, more character than the film itself and more prizes than the most prized film… In VIVA EL CINE gambling leads to stardom. The new model presented to the operators of the Valencia region was greatly received by all of them. July 08New Sales Director || Eduardo Rodríguez Ortíz de Zarate joined Gigames as Sales Director. After 13 years in CIRSA holding, among others, a position of sales manager in the AWP Business to Business Division. Eduardo joins forces with the team heralded by the company’s presided Juan Lao to strengthen its executive structure. His mission will consist in maintaining and strengthening the client portfolio, promoting business relations in consolidated markets and in new business markets. With this recruitment, GIGAMES is strengthening its staff, aligned with the company values of professionalism and drive to keep growing. In his new position, he will report to Ferran Blanco, Deputy Director, completing a well thought-out organization chart. He established contact with Gigames’ customers for the first time during the day celebrated by ANESAR on July 2. July 08