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The
CEM Slot Machine Academy
Classroom B
Monday, Sept. 8
8:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to
10:20 a.m.
Keynote Address
Peter C. Yesawich, Chairman and CEO, Ypartnership
10:30 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
ALPHA Elite™ Bar Top
Joe Johnson, Training Specialist, Bally Boot Camp
Cheers to the ALPHA Elite Bar Top! This course focuses on the
machine Bally designed for any standard bartop opening. You will learn
about the Alpha Game Platform and the mechanics of the Bar Top.
Instructions on our lift bracket will also be provided. This course may
include hands-on training.
12:00 p.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. to
2:50 p.m.
Operation and Troubleshooting Ithaca and Epic Ticket Printers
Russell Wigé, Technical Sales Engineer, TransAct Technologies
Since TITO’s widespread adoption, thermal printers have
undeniably helped revolutionize the gaming industry. In this course, you
will learn the basic operations of ticket printers and learn
troubleshooting techniques that are common to all ticket printers, as
well as model specific information regarding TransAct’s 750, 850, and
Epic 950 ticket printers.
3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Bally Live
Rewards (BLR) & iVIEW Installation
Joyce Rosenberg, Training Specialist, Bally Boot Camp
Bally Live Rewards incorporates exciting gaming industry
technology by allowing a customer to play a game within a game. Come
discover the management console, tournaments and tournament wizard,
player management, and much more. Learn how to install the innovative
iVIEW display, along with downloading source files and other programs
singularly or in multiple configurations. This course may include
hands-on training.
7:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, Sept. 9
8:00 a.m. to
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to
10:50 a.m.
Gaming Touch Systems:
Operation and Troubleshooting Guidelines
Mark Roberts, Senior Application Engineer, 3M Touch Systems
Learn how capacitive touch sensors are built to survive the
demanding casino environment, how the touch electronics are the real
“brain of the system”, and how proper integration is the key to touch
system longevity. This session will also demonstrate how to properly
remove and reintegrate touch sensors and touch controllers, how touch
sensor optics are crucial to the player experience, and pass along
engineering tips and techniques the presenter has gathered from more
than 10 years on the gaming circuit.
11:00 a.m. to
11:50 a.m.
Progressive Systems Basics
Brian Kuehling, Electronic Product/Brand Manager, Progressive Gaming International Corp.
Learn the basics about progressive systems and their evolution. Gain
basic knowledge of the different protocols and how they communicate with
the game to accomplish different gaming features. Get inside knowledge
of some of the problems and pitfalls associated with using one protocol
over another. Understand what math models are used, and what works to
motivate the player and what doesn’t. This session will discuss pulse
protocol progressive systems, MS25 progressive systems, SAS progressive
systems, mystery systems, server-based systems, and signs and triggers.
12:00 p.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. to
1:50 p.m.
Progressive Systems Installation
Brian Kuehling, Electronic Product/Brand Manager, Progressive Gaming International Corp.
This session expands the basic knowledge to real-world installations. It
will go into more of the technical specifics of installing and
configuring games and controllers as a progressive system. Included will
be some troubleshooting tips and useful information about issues that
might arise. It will also include an open discussion with attendees to
share experiences about the good, the bad and the ugly of progressive
installs. The session will also include useful information on interface
boards, harnesses and communication, controller settings and game
settings.
2:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
FutureLogic Printers: Training, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
David Oldham, Technical
Support/Training Manager, FutureLogic
This class is designed to help slot techs understand the
functionality and maintenance of the FutureLogic GEN1, GEN2 and GEN2
Universal™ thermal ticket printers. Focusing on how to use the latest
download and diagnostics tools to properly download and troubleshoot all
FutureLogic printers, the presentation will consist of a PowerPoint
lecture and in-depth training. It will also include a Q&A session.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
8:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m.
Cashflow SC Training
Stephen Marsh, Technical Support Director, MEI
MEI Cashflow SC training will begin with a general product
overview, including the key components, technology features and proper
installation. Support Tools, Support Tool Software (STS) and Portable
Programming Module (PPM) will be reviewed to show several advantages of
MEI Cashflow SC, including updating software and troubleshooting.
11:00 a.m. to
11:50 a.m.
An Introduction to G2S: The Communication Revolution
Marc McDermott, Technical Director, Gaming Standards Association
Russ Ristine, Partner, Radical Blue Gaming
Gaming Standards Association representatives will provide an intro to
their new G2S communication protocol. G2S is the protocol that will be
replacing SAS and will be enabling networked gaming on the casino floor.
This session will explore communication security, remote and local slot
machine configuration, guests on the system, and a host of other
exciting topics aimed at the computer-savvy technician looking to start
honing his or her skills for the networked slot floor.
12:00 p.m. to
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m. to
1:50 p.m.
Indian Gaming Advocate of the Year Presentation Honoring Sen. Ben
Nighthorse Campbell
Ernie Stevens Jr., Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association
2:00 p.m. to
3:30 p.m.
FutureLogic and GSA Standards
John Hilbert, Vice President of System Development, FutureLogic
Promotional printing, along with networked gaming, will provide
the next big lift in gaming over the next several years. GSA is helping
peripheral equipment manufacturers collaborate to develop standards for
this new technology. Discussed will be GSA’s philosophy that
interoperability, ease of integration and a clear definition of
processes are critical to the advancement of efficient, player-friendly
systems.
3:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Introduction to TCP/IP Networking
Andrew Cardno, Independent Consultant
TCP/IP is the network that connects nearly everything. Understanding
how this network functions and is administered is an increasingly
important skill in running a casino operation. This technical workshop
will incorporate worksheets and materials designed to introduce you to
the details of TCP/IP. At the end of this course, you will have a
clearer understanding of all the terminology and inner workings involved
in setting up a TCP/IP network.
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