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G a m i n g N e ws 1 5 Tu e s d a y, S e p te m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 1 4 MAXTIME HOLE CARD READER PROVIDES SPEED, SECURITY The MAXTime ® hole card reader, invent- ed by Arthur Miller of Tech Art and intro- duced to Nevada casinos in early 1990, is the ideal solution to a dilemma that turned up in Nevada in the 1990s, after blackjack rules were changed to provide greater security against hole card exposure and dealer tells. This rule change eliminated the problem of hole card exposure, but creat- ed another one: the loss of a dozen or so hands per hour as a result of playing out hands when the dealer had blackjack at the outset but was not aware of the fact until the players played out their hands. In addition, the new procedure irritated players, particularly if they doubled down or drew to 21, but belatedly lost their bet. Miller, who had worked in table gaming in Las Vegas casinos for many years, was convinced there was a way to address hole card security without caus- ing delays to the game and without the loss of hands per hour caused by not allowing the dealer to check the hole card or not allowing the dealer to receive a second card at the outset of play. He went to work on a prototype at his kitchen table, perfecting it until the MAXTime hole card reader was ready for its debut in Nevada casinos. The device provides perfect security against hole card exposure and dealer tells, while significantly increasing dealer productiv- ity; the best of both worlds and an invalu- able addition to table gaming. The device came into almost universal use in Nevada casinos and the com- pany then directed its efforts to New Jersey, where man- dated rules of play precluded the dealer from checking the hole card whether the up card was an ace or a ten value card, a rule which, like the European rule of not allowing the dealer a second card until all play is concluded, has an even greater negative impact on productivity and revenue. From its beginnings in Nevada and expansion to Atlantic City, Tech Art then entered the casino market in Puerto Rico, whose gaming regulation largely mir- rored New Jersey. Like New Jersey, Puerto Rico permitted a rule change to allow the use of the MAXTime device. Introduction of the MAXTime hole card reader and Las Vegas-style black- jack has led to significant revenue increases for casi- nos that had previously been limited to dealing the European-style no-hole-card blackjack. Now, Tech Art has introduced the MAXTime 4H™, an even better version of the original MAXTime that fits into the chip tray. This dealer- friendly device is always in the correct position to maximize hole card security and speed of the game. With its dual- locking lid, polycarbonate shatterproof glass and reinforced steel frame, the MAXTime 4H also has the product reli- ability that Tech Art customers have come to count on. For more information, visit Tech Art in booth 3535, visit online at www.techart inc.com, or call Arthur Miller at 702- 736-0637 or 800-884-2885. ARUZE GAMING AMERICA EXHIBITS LIBRARY OF STEPPER AND VIDEO TITLES Aruze Gaming America, Inc. will be displaying its growing library of suc- cessful Stepper and Video titles. Founded in 1983 as Universal Distributors of Nevada, Aruze immedi- ately established itself as an industry leader in innovation and performance. During the next 30-year period, Aruze opened offices and facilities through- out North America, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Japan and the Philippines. Now, Aruze is one of the fastest growing suppliers in the gam- ing industry whose European distribu- tion network continues to expand. Aruze's focus at G2E 2014 is on new titles that build on its record of success. It will have more than 50 new titles to showcase at this years' show, which include additions to the G- SERIES ® video line, the Ultra Stack™ series, both stepper lines of Innovator™ and I-Deluxe™, and its G- Station™ electronic table game line. Newly added G-SERIES ® Ultra Stack titles included Ultra Stack Ninja™ and Ultra Stack Penguin™, both of which use similar math models to those of Ultra Stack Lion™. Both Innovator models that will be show- cased feature Radiant Reels™ – a revolutionary spin on stepper technolo- gy, designed with large reels, dynamically illumi- nated multi-colored LED lights and variable spin speeds, all of which com- bine to build player antic- ipation for winning com- binations. The Innovator Deluxe platform, with eye-catching top boxes, continue to include recently released themes such as Ultimate Diamond™ and Platinum Jackpot™. The standard Innovator series with 5-Reels wel- comes another prize selection title in Ninja Warrior™. About Aruze Gaming America, Inc. Las Vegas-based Aruze Gaming America Inc. designs, develops and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casi- no market. With subsidiaries in Australia, South Africa, Macau, the Philippines and Japan, Aruze Gaming America Inc. produces highly innovative gaming products, including high resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products and multi-terminal devices. 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