Press Release January 23, 2007

Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat

Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat is the brand new thrilling addition to the successful Novomatic multi-player family – sure to impress Baccarat enthusiasts worldwide.

Running on the sophisticated Novo Unity™ multi-player platform it allows up to 250 players to simultaneously join the live-table Baccarat game on individual touchscreen player terminals.
Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat is the ideal solution for any operator wanting to offer the exciting live-table Baccarat game to a wider audience while maintaining maximum flexibility for the casino floor.

The benefits include maximum player convenience through individual player terminals, optimized game security through a game server-guided dealer and a new speed and ease of play guaranteeing unsurpassed entertainment for guests and improved profitability for operators.

With up to 250 individual players, variable table limits, adjustable commission rates, a selection of side bets and intuitive game play, Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat is the premium product for increased game excitement.

The Game

Like the traditional game, a dealer on a live table operates Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat. But the system also incorporates a Novo Unity™ Server that polls all necessary data from the networked player terminals and the live-game table where the drawn cards are automatically recognized by the optical card shoe. The game server manages the game-play of Novo TouchBet® Live-Baccarat in the background and reports to and instructs the dealer via the Dealer Board.

Players can select to bet on the winning hands of BANKER and / or PLAYER. They can also place a wager on various side bets such as TIE and PAIR for BANKER or PLAYER and ROYAL MATCH, which is triggered by Queen and King dealt with the first two cards. According to the casino’s preferences, the operator can also disable side bets.
All bets are conveniently placed via fingertip on the individual touchscreen terminals. The live game is observed either on the terminal display via a live-broadcast of the game, at the live table or on the giant 61’’plasma screen.

Game Statistics

On a second plasma screen, which is an optional configuration for maximum gaming comfort, players have the opportunity to observe detailed game history to support their gaming strategy. The display shows the last 40 series of PLAYER’S and BANKER’S wins as well as a numerical breakdown of all relevant game information at a glance.

For the operator...

  • High usability and low maintenance
  • Up to 250 automated electronic player stations connected to a live mini-baccarat table, featuring an intelligent card shoe operated by a live dealer
  • Increased game frequency, with a dramatic reduction in operating errors and player disputes
  • Full SAS protocol connectivity support
  • Automated secure cash handling and payout mechanisms supported (coins, tokens, banknotes, Smart Card and TITO-ready)
  • Variable stakes at no additional operating costs
  • Extensive game play statistic tools and reports

For the player...

  • Perfect blend of table gaming entertainment and the security of electronic game play
  • Increased player privacy and comfort through easy touch screen interface
  • Language selection (more than 10 languages supported)
  • Screen-in-screen live picture streaming via video link
  • User-friendly help screens
  • Detailed game history to support individual game strategies

Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI) - www.novomatic.com - is an integrated global gaming company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of electronic gaming machines and advanced technology products, in addition to extensive operational activities encompassing casinos, electronic gaming halls and sports betting outlets.

Contact information:
Andrea Lehner
Marketing Assistance & Communications
AUSTRIAN GAMING INDUSTRIES GMBH
Phone: +43 2252 606 415
E-mail: alehner@novomatic.com