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Gaming News 1 3 Thursday, March 26, 2020 excellence. The team leads the gaming and seating industries with cutting-edge designs for all areas of the casino, includ- ing slots, table games, poker, bar-top and bingo. Gary Platt has vastly expanded its offerings in collections for all areas of enterprise, including hotel and hospitality venues. That means operators can give their guests throughout the property the same unsurpassed quality and comfort that casino players have enjoyed for decades. Creating a chair is more than just design – it is artful mastery of design, engineering, ergonomics and industry. Gary Platt (Cont'd. from p. 1) Gary Platt has the world's finest arti- sans creating and handcrafting each and every chair the company produces. Underscoring its commitment to hand-crafted designs, in its booth at NIGA, Gary Platt is hosting Derek Grant "D.G." Smalling. An Oklahoma Choctaw Native artist, Smalling is best known for his one-line, continuous drawing technique in which his pen never leaves the paper until the image is complete. Smalling will be creating original work that will amaze atten- dees. Visit Gary Platt at booth #1619. For more information, go to www.garyplatt.com or call 800.969.0999. whose treaty allows them to distribute tax-free gasoline. This has been a game- changer for the tribal c-store community and allows tribes to exercise their sover- eignty and bring additional revenue into their community. Cougar Den's ability to deliver tax-free gasoline was confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in March 2019. Additionally, Midax now offers in its Sigma POS product range a full range of customer-facing sales func- tions, from click and collect and deliv- ery so a customer can order for pickup or delivery to his room, on his tablet or order on mobile phone with food serv- Midax (Cont'd. from p. 1) ice ordering on the Sigma kiosk; enquire on play point status and convert player points to pay by points credit. Sigma also includes food service order- ing and self-checkout kiosks, as well as restaurant and bar service on tabletop tablets. There is also an option for self- checkout, which also works in the con- venience store and truck stop, where a customer can pay for fuel, snacks and other items in one single transaction in the c-store or truck stop without having to stand in line. Visit Midax at booth #1604. For more information and to set up a meeting to dis- cuss your exact needs, contact Scott Allen at 925.586.2968 or scott2.a@midax.com. The VizExplorer Software Suite combines extensive experience in gam- ing to offer a range of operational and analytical software – from powerful data visualizations, advanced proprietary math models, to intuitive automation tools – designed to help casino operators drive the performance and efficiency of their slot floor, database marketing and player development teams. VizExplorer's latest solution, the VizExplorer Slot Recommendation Engine, helps slot operators automatically identify new game changes and calculate expected lift VizExplorer (Cont'd. from p. 1) to drive incremental slot revenue while spending less time analyzing their slot floor. VizExplorer's mission is to harmo- nize the world's information with the technology and expertise needed to drive operational excellence in gaming. VizExplorer provides software and man- aged service solutions to more than 300 gaming properties across six continents, with over 140 employees spread across its offices in San Diego, Las Vegas and Wellington, New Zealand. For more information, go to www .vizexplorer.com. SM: Sync Invicta is our latest generation of the Sync scoring, management and point of sale (POS) system. Sync is installed in hundreds of facilities, includ- ing small and large bowling centers, casi- no resorts, restaurants and large enter- tainment complexes that don't even offer bowling. Invicta takes entertainment cen- ter scoring and management to the next level. Our newly introduced Spark™ aug- mented reality bowling is making a huge splash as the industry's only immersive, interactive scoring experience that brings the very latest technology and entertain- ment trends to the lanes. GN: What makes Sync Invicta unique? SM: Sync Invicta reduces staff interven- tion, increases guest loyalty and helps facil- ities attract group events. Invicta's Vision™ User Interface helps guests dis- cover new games based on their past play- ing behavior and clearly explains the rules for each game, leading to less staff involve- ment and a more positive guest experience. GN: Many casino resorts are trying to increase their group business. How does Sync Invicta help? SM: Sync Invicta has many fantastic and unique games that keep bowling fresh for large events and groups. Brunswick is proud to introduce Rival Rumble, where players compete in a 'best frame' compe- tition where everyone has a chance to win one for the team. It's a fantastic Brunswick Bowling (Cont'd. from p. 1) team-building game for corporate out- ings and great fun for families or groups, whether it's a few friends on two lanes or a group renting the entire center. GN: Consumers spend a lot of time on their phones. How does Brunswick bridge the gap between the bowling lane and consumers' smartphones? SM: Invicta's Open Lane ® mobile app increases customer loyalty by making it easier for customers to connect with your facility. Users can sign onto waitlists for bowling, restaurants or other attractions, and access specials and coupons. Guests are encouraged to post a review on Facebook or Google before they even leave your center, which is key to getting great reviews. GN: Tell our readers more about Spark. SM: Spark's energy starts at the scoring tablet and flows across the lane to the pins. Spark's fast, fun games encourage socialization while letting bowlers choose their own adventures. Guests can select their Spark experi- ence directly on their Sync touchscreen tablets, choosing from more than 15 ani- mation themes, and even projecting their own photos into the lane! Spark's exclu- sive Heads-Up Display™ projects scores and stats directly on the lanes. Spark brings guests' favorite games – from Angry Birds to Rival Rumble – to life right on the lanes. For more information, go to www .brunswickbowling.com/bowling-centers. maintenance, cleaning and enhanced dura- bility, The King is a high-performance gaming chair. With various options and enhance- ments, The King can be built to meet your needs. Offered in a variety of elec- trical and USB options, laminated tray options including cup holders, and finish- es and fabrics, The King can be cus- tomized to compliment any casino floor. In addition to offering best in class casino seating like The King, Maxx Seating Maxx Seating (Cont'd. from p. 4) offers best in class service. The company is committed to providing its customers an exceptional experience. Its dedication to service combined with quality products, fast lead times and competitive pricing is what sets Maxx Seating apart in the industry. Be among the first to experience The King and Maxx Seating's line of gaming and sportsbook chairs. Stop by and take a seat! For more information, call 800.421.2036, email sales@maxxseating .com or visit www.maxxseating.com. Aardvark Straws Offers Customizable Paper Straws Aardvark ® Straws, the original U.S. pro- ducer of paper straws, offers customiz- able paper straws for your brand and can include company names and logos. No other paper straws on the market offer the wide variety of printing that Aardvark does, all while remaining earth and marine friendly. Aardvark is also unique- ly positioned in the USA to provide lower minimum order quantities of four cases and a newly published lead time of four weeks. Foodservice providers, restaurants, businesses and more can advertise their brands on Aardvark Straws through its four-color process print capabilities, which makes for standout logos and designs. Aardvark paper straws are man- ufactured with a proprietary method that creates superior paper straws and are specifically made not to disintegrate, get soggy or fall apart. In addition to its customization capa- bilities, Aardvark patented the one-of-a- kind, bendable Eco-Flex ® paper straw, which can be positioned at an angle that a consumer needs or wants to sip it from. Like all Aardvark paper straws, the Eco- Flex is marine degradable, compostable, elemental chlorine free, and won't break down in your drink. Aardvark Straws can be found in thousands of restaurants around the world. For establishments looking for a sustainable alternative to plastic straws, Aardvark Paper Straws decompose in just 45-90 days. All materials that make up an Aardvark Straw – adhesive, inks and papers – are also "edible." In 2018, Hoffmaster ® , a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium disposable table- ware for restaurants, hospitals and the foodservice industry, acquired Aardvark Straws to add to its premium portfolio of environmentally responsi- ble, disposable tabletop prod- ucts. About Hoffmaster Hoffmaster is a one-stop source offering a complete line of premium disposable paper tableware items for restaurants, hospitals and a wide variety of other service industries. The company, estab- lished in 1947, is the platform company for the Hoffmaster Group, Inc. ® Foodservice Division. About Aardvark Straws Aardvark paper straws were introduced in 2007 in response to a growing anti-plastic movement. Precision Products Group, Inc., created an envi- ronmentally friendly straw based off of the original paper straw invented in 1888 by Marvin Stone. Today, Aardvark offers printed straws, cake pop sticks and Eco-Flex paper straws that are earth and marine friendly, naturally degradable, FDA/EU compliant, compostable and made in the USA. For more information, go to www.hoff master.com or www.aardvarkstraws.com, email marketing@hoffmaster.com or call 800.327.9774.