2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Asian Gaming Expo Global Gaming Machine Development June 14, 2005 Peter DeRaedt President Gaming Standards Association

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Global Trends  Gaming Transformation from Standalone to Distribution Channel Methodology  Remote Configuration (supported by current technology) Initial game setup Adjust pay table  Download will drive new floor network technology Code (game or peripheral) Game themes  Server based gaming – linking of players  Operators  Streamline Operation  Investment Protection: smooth migration path > software distribution  Interoperability  Exit Strategy  Manufacturers  Network Centric vs Game Centric  Avoid duplication of efforts on non-core technology

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU The New Economy in Gaming  Conversion to networked EGM’s is inevitable  Gaining a significant share of the distribution channels is key  Software authentication is a key component  Computer networks rule > this will be the same in gaming  Industry battle  Control of distribution channels – gaming floor network  IP/Licensing fees – access fees and potential annual tariffs  USPTO: Is the use of existing IT technology in EGM’s – non- obvious?  Open industry protocols are key to ensure fair battle ground

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Gaming Standards Association - GSA  International trade association representing gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators  Incorporated in 1998 as a non-profit association in CA  Currently 65+ global members  Received member commitment: $5.9M in cash and $30M in additional resources  Developed 3 core communication protocol standards  Reduced all standards to practice

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Membership Composition

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Global Membership

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Enable Communication on Three Levels Game Control Coin Acceptor Coin Hopper Note Acceptor Printer Touch Screen Game & Peripherals GDS Progressive Slot Accounting Voucher Manager Player Tracking Game to Systems BOB Coin/Bill Counters S2S Kiosks Point of Sale Class II Servers S2S System to System S2S

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Dataflow without Standards

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Dataflow with Standards

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU High-level BOB Network Features  High-speed communications between EGM’s and Host systems (TCP/IP)  Standard network equipment and protocols link EGM’s to Host systems  EGM’s can communicate with multiple Hosts  Different Hosts can manage different applications  One Host can manage vouchers while another manages player tracking

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Key Features of GSA Standards  Offer 360º visibility of data communication  Support all existing features operators are used to today  Designed to meet the needs of casino, lottery and central- determination (class II) applications  Offer advanced features  Remote floor configuration  Video Lottery Extensions  Central program authentication  Detailed diagnostic data  Support server based gaming  Dynamic game configuration  Peripheral and game code downloading  Program authentication  Extensible

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU GSA Certification  GSA Compliance testing is NOT Regulatory Approval  Independent testing by 3rd party lab using GSA tools and pre- defined test scripts  All parties benefit through  Improved speed to market for products  Products work together when they show up on your floor  Plug and Play (easier installs, reduced service calls)  Protocol certification streamlines the Regulatory process  Reduces the quantity and variety of tests that must be performed  If both devices are certified, they should work together the first time they are connected (like your PC and printer)

2005 Asian Gaming Expo - MACAU Companies supporting GSA Standards  Aristocrat  Asahi Seiko  Atronic Gaming  Bally Gaming & Systems  CashCode  Coin Mechanisms, Inc.  Cirsa  Harrahs Entertainment  IGT  JCM  Konami Gaming  Mars Electronics  MGM  MoneyControls  Multimedia Games  NRT  Nova Gaming  Progressive Gaming  Revive Partners  R Franco  Rocket Gaming  Seminole Tribe  WMS Gaming