Gaming News at NIGA • March 27, 2020

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AMERIND Provides Peace of Mind to Meskwaki Nation

When it comes to delivering workers’ compensation policies tailored to Indian Country, AMERIND insurance benefits plans are unrivaled in the marketplace.

“We love working with AMERIND,” said Azadeh Tavakoli, former Human Resources Director for the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi. “We know our employees are fully supported by AMERIND’s workers compensation coverage if they’re ever injured on the job. Our tribe and our employees have peace of mind in knowing that we’re protected by AMERIND if workplace accidents or injuries occur.”

“Our product empowers tribal entities to take full control of their workers’ compensation programs,” said Derek Valdo, AMERIND Chief Executive Officer, Pueblo of Acoma. “As the only 100 percent tribally owned insurance company, AMERIND is dedicated to expanding the definition of ROI – or ‘Return on Indian’ Country.”

The Meskwaki Nation relies on AMERIND to provide workers compensation

BOOTH #1500

Maxx Seating: The Newest Player in Casino Seating

Maxx Seating would like to announce its new name, new ownership and new products.

Seating Concepts has rebranded MLP Seating into Maxx Seating, creating the newest player in casino seating. It paired Seating Concepts’ expert capabilities in product development, manufacturing and service with MLP’s experience and knowledge of the gaming industry to create a new standard in casino seating, Maxx Seating.

Maxx Seating specializes in blackjack seating, poker seating, table game seating, dealer seating and slot seating. Manufactured in the USA in its 200,000 square foot facility, its products combine comfort, function and innovative design. With ergonomic seating made from the highest quality injection-molded foam, the seating provides ultimate support and comfort for extended use while maintaining lasting durability and resiliency. Maxx Seating chairs have the ability to endure the most demanding of environments, while maintaining a polished esthetic that will compliment any gaming

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Nanoptix: A New Kind of Gaming Supplier, A True Partner

Nanoptix has prided itself on delivering the very best gaming thermal printing solutions. It is among the fastest growing printer companies in the industry, with a reputation for delivering reliable, technologically advanced and cost effective solutions while surpassing customers’ support and service expectations.

Nanoptix has amassed numerous global OEM customers like Aristocrat, Ainsworth, Scientific-Games, IGT with newer companies adding its products to their strategic vision. Over the last several years, more corporate casino accounts and lotteries are putting Nanoptix to the test and all concluding that Nanoptix is what a great business partner should be, from products and service to ongoing development of superior technologies. This reputation has allowed Nanoptix to build on these relationships and provide casinos and operators the level of confidence needed to become their printer of choice, such as Four Winds South Bend and sister properties, Maryland Live!, Tioga Downs, Continued on Page 13

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SKECHERS Caters to Casino & Gaming Industry An interview with Harold Surabian, National Sales Manager, SKECHERS Direct.

GN: How long has SKECHERS been in this business, offering a line of work shoes?

HS: SKECHERS originally started in 1992 as a utility footwear company, so this goes back to our roots from day one. Most people are really surprised to see all the different work shoes we make, as we have over 200 styles currently in our SKECHERS Work line. We provide many options for employees who want to look good, stay safe from slips and falls and be comfortable throughout their shifts.

GN: Tell our readers about the SKECHERS Direct Corporate Shoe Program. Who can join?

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Face Recognition Technology from Cognitec Cognitec’s highly specialized face recognition technology has a proven track record to support physical security measures by alerting staff in real time about banned persons entering the premises.

The technology also analyzes faces to compute anonymous data about people count, age range, gender and people movement in time and space.

The company has supported various large-scale design and implementation efforts at casino sites worldwide that now successfully prevent losses and criminal activities. In addition, the technology

alerts casino staff about self-enrolled problem gamblers and very important customers.

Casinos worldwide pay high fines every year for allowing underage people to gamble. Face recognition technology can perform an initial age check, and notify staff in real time when an underage person is detected. It also sends alerts when individuals overspend their gambling time.

But the software alone won’t produce optimal results. Venues are looking for a cohesive, integrated system that

UFG a Premier Developer & Manufacturer of Specialty Dry Powder Mixes United Food Group (UFG) is a premier developer and manufacturer of specialty dry powder mixes. Its philosophy is not to profit from selling equipment, but to utilize the equipment to enhance the excellent reputation of its product lines.

UFG’s brands are ideal for high volume, high traffic areas such as restaurants, fast food, c-stores, bars, self-service and cafeterias.

Introducing Perfect Servings® The Revolution™: Hot Beverage Dispenser Perfect Servings Hot Beverage Dispenser

features on-demand coffee by the cup or carafe. The dispenser delivers the highest quality microground coffee with a better flavor profile at 20-30 percent less than the cost of liquid coffee. The hot beverage dispenser features five custom selections, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot liquid creamer and cappuccino, all from one machine. Each selection offers digitally programmed portion control as well as manual press & hold options.

Details include: coffee and tea dispenses in under 8 seconds for a 10-12

Gaming News combines hardware, software and services, and that integrates seamlessly into their existing systems and operations.

Types of cameras, their positioning and tuning; highperformance server choice; setting up an optimal network infrastructure; configuration of the solution; funding and deploying the system – all these components play an important part.

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ounce cup; hot chocolate and cappuccino dispenses in under 15 seconds for a 10-12 ounce cup; the hot liquid creamer selection has an option for one, two or three creamers; the dispenser makes one 60 ounce pot of coffee in under 60 seconds; the dispenser is programmable for any size carafe; optional advertising video or backlight front; and state-of-the-art touchscreen.

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The Role of Automation in Slot Floor Analysis For most land-based casino operators in the United States, the number of tasks staff must complete to remain competitive is only increasing. At the same time, staff must to do more with less – as the majority of properties are consolidating casino teams into smaller and smaller units, significantly increasing the workload one must manage in their role. In addition, casino staff often wear a lot of hats; from executing strategic plans, managing financials and interacting with guests, to negotiating deals with vendors, coaching staff and providing high-value analysis across the games on the floor.

This time-starved environment has driven operators to look toward technology to help alleviate the rising demand.

Slot The VizExplorer®

Recommendation Engine, an automated slot analysis solution, bridges the gap by helping slot operators automatically identify new game changes and calculate expected lift to drive incremental slot revenue while spending less time analyzing their slot floor. The solution was designed to aggregate the vast quantities of accounting and player level data generated by an operator’s slot system, and identify new changes based on patterns and anomalies outside of standard analysis. The average slot performance manager spends upwards of 72 hours every month crunching numbers and building reports, with the ultimate goal of reaching an actionable decision. This desire manifests itself through reports that become so repetitive that they begin to

Excel Dryer Offers One-Stop Hand Hygiene An interview with William Gagnon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Excel Dryer, Inc. GN: What is Excel Dryer all about?

WG: Excel Dryer is a family-owned, Massachusetts-based company that’s been manufacturing the finest American-made hand dryers for more than 50 years. We revolutionized the industry with the original, patented, high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® Hand Dryer that created the high-speed hand dryer category, and we continue to develop sustainable, costeffective hand-hygiene solutions.

GN: How do your products benefit restaurants?

WG: A restaurant’s restrooms can significantly impact the guests’ experience,

positively or negatively. To a customer, paper towels littered on the floor or clogging toilets signal an unclean establishment. As one restaurateur stated, ‘Your restrooms have to be as clean as your kitchen,’; if they’re not, guests will wonder about what else isn’t clean. Our highefficiency hand dryers eradicate these problems, providing an environmentally friendly alternative while cutting maintenance costs by a typical 95 percent over paper towels. What’s more, XLERATOR dries hands three times faster than conventional hand dryers, meaning less time in the restroom and more at the table.

GN: Talk about what’s next in green restroom design.

WG: The D|13 Sink System, our latest collaboration with D|13 Group and Gensler, is the future of commercial rest-

Karat Manufactures New Sipper Lid

By Kendra Cerbasi, Marketing Coordinator, Karat® by Lollicup™

Karat by Lollicup is launching the new Strawless™ Sipper Lid to help customers comply with straw bans and stay on trend within the coffee, tea and restaurant industry. New Strawless Sipper Lids allow you to skip the straw and sip!

These lids are perfect for combating local and nationwide straw bans along with cutting down on straw waste.

AMERIND (Cont’d. from p. 1)

coverage for its tribal government employees, as well as tribal enterprises, including a casino and hotel, school, clinic and business center. About 1,400 enrolled tribal members now make up the Meskawaki Nation, which owns about 8,000 acres in Iowa. The tribe also is considering securing additional insurance offering in the future.

“AMERIND goes above and beyond our expectations,” Tavakoli said. “Their training program is second to none. Their sessions on everything from OSHA and

The new Strawless Sipper Lid is the first of its kind, because it has a hybrid feature for drinking with or without a straw. This is the first lid to have both features, allowing individuals with health conditions or people with disabilities that need to drink with a straw to be able to do so.

“With imposing straw bans taking effect, we needed to provide a solution for our customers who are having difficulty finding an affordable way to serve drinks

CRP to injury prevention and active shooter training help us build a solid safety program for our tribe and community.”

“We believe in supporting other Native American owned and operated entities like AMERIND. By supporting one another, all of Indian Country becomes stronger. Working together, we grow our people and economies,” she said.

AMERIND provides affordable insurance products, employee benefit solutions and broadband Internet access to tribal governments and busi-

Gaming News lose meaning and simply stack upon each other monthover-month. These reports include from everything manufacturer, denom and section breakdown analysis to bank-by-bank and game-by-game analysis. Each operator puts their own unique twist on the analysis with the overarching goal being the same – to provide a list of 10-20 percent of the floor that, if changed in a meaningful way, could drive incremental revenue across the property.

The vast number of possible slot report variations combined with the nonanalytical demands placed upon gaming operations ultimately drive many to focus in on narrowly targeted reports and analysis that become the foundation and backbone of their game change initiatives. This narrow focus, while driven by necessity, also opens the possibility of

rooms and the most hygienic, sustainable and cost-effective system on the market for washing and drying hands. High-efficiency fixtures for soap and water are all mounted on the sink deck, providing the ultimate user experience. It is customizable in size, shape and material, allowing designers to completely change and elevate the aesthetic of the restroom.

GN: What advantages does the system offer?

WG: First would be quiet convenience.

The integration of all three components, each with an auto sensor for a no-touch experience, means hand hygiene has never been simpler. Then, there is the sound reduction; the decorative air outlet is deck mounted, but the motor is underneath, equipped with a sound-suppression air delivery system that significantly reduces decibel levels. Combined with the adjustable speed and sound options available with every XLERATOR dryer, you’ve

without a straw. We also thought it was important to give customers a choice to use a reusable or eco-friendly straw with the lid, as well,” says Chief Executive Officer Alan Yu. Karat by Lollicup created this lid to be the solution for straw bans, and help customers who are struggling to find an alternative. Customers will now be able to stay on trend and up to date with their competitors with this new sip-

ness enterprises throughout Indian Country.

About AMERIND Tribal Workers’ Compensation Created for tribal governments, businesses and housing authorities, the AMERIND plan provides maximum effectiveness while reducing employee injury expenses. Insuring through AMERIND eliminates the need to comply with state law.

Similar to state workers' compensation programs, benefits include medical expenses, lost wages, death benefits and

missing opportunities that do not fit within the consistent behavior corridor. These challenges do not even account for the sheer time necessary to truly analyze games and players in conjunction with each other.

Working with dozens of casino operators, VizExplorer built the Slot Recommendation Engine to automate the entire process, analyzing each section individually for add, removal, move and conversion recommendations. With the VizExplorer Slot Recommendation Engine, slot operators can get the slot floor analysis they need while getting valuable time back in their day to focus on other important tasks and day-to-day responsibilities.

For more information, go to www .vizexplorer.com/slot-ai.

got the quietest high-efficiency drying system available. The drying system also offers superior hygiene, with HEPA filtration that filters bacteria from the air and a reversed airflow that blows the water off the user’s hands into the sink basin instead of on their clothes or the sink deck.

GN: How would you describe the look of the system?

WG: Like its performance, the system’s aesthetic is unparalleled. We’ve heard it called sleek, modern and beautiful, with a feel of both high-end luxury and understated simplicity. That versatility is by design. We set out to build a sink system that would enhance the look of any establishment’s restroom, and with the D|13 Sink System, that’s just what’s been accomplished.

For more information, go to www.exceldryer.com, call 800.255.9235 or email sales@exceldryer.com.

per lid. This lid is made from PET, which is easy to recycle compared to other plastics.

Karat by Lollicup is a premier beverage and disposable goods supplier and manufacturer for the foodservice industry.

Karat by Lollicup owns four brands: Karat, Karat Earth®, Tea Zone® and Total Clean™.

For more information, go to www.karat packaging.com or www.lollicupusa .com, call 626.965.8882 or email marketing@karatpackaging.com.

disability benefits.

Why Choose AMERIND’s Workers’ Compensation Program?

In addition to policies tailored specifically to your needs, AMERIND offers an experienced claims team with the expertise to handle tribal entity claims, online access to real-time claims information and deductible and Self-Insured Retention (SIR) options.

Visit AMERIND at booth #1500. For more information, go to www.amerind.com or call 505.404.5031.

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The Occupational Health & Safety Issue the Gaming Industry Is Ignoring All occupations and industries have their employee health hazards. The gaming industry has focused on second-hand smoke, noise-induced hearing loss, higher risks for alcoholism, gambling addiction, depression and repetitive physical activity induced ailments, to name a few.

But there is one health issue that is lacking discussion and therefore not being properly addressed – improper foot care and how it relates to negative overall body health and wellness.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), 77 percent of Americans say they have experienced foot pain. When you add in a physically demanding work environment to the above, the percent undoubtedly rises.

Foot issues can be attributed to a couple things – genetics and incorrect footwear – for the job, the environment and the individual foot.

Genetically speaking, a person can be born with flat feet, high arches, the tendency to over-pronate (feet roll inward), etc. The good news with genetics is that they are not incorrect issues that need to be fixed, but rather supported to avoid setbacks and future debilitating conditions.

However, genetic features are often exacerbated, and new foot ailments are developed, when a person wears unsupportive, poorly designed or improperly fitted footwear.

For example, if the arch on a flatfooted person is not properly supported,

Bowling Brings Profitability and Guests to Casino Resorts Bowling is changing the landscape of what a destination casino resort can look like, according to Adam Saks, Chief Operating Officer of UltraStar Multitainment. “We strongly recommend bowling as a vital piece of the puzzle for those casinos who see an underserved entertainment market.”

Saks has found that bowling serves local community members and resort guests while also generating impressive revenue for investors. UltraStar has partnered with Brunswick Bowling to include bowling in three Multi-tainment centers to date: at Ak-Chin Circle in Maricopa, Arizona; Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in Cherokee, North Carolina; and at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, North Carolina.

Bowling is an excellent choice for tribal casinos looking to diversify their

offerings, provide more family-friendly activities for members and keep guests on the property longer. Bowling is a proven revenue generator in its own right, while also boosting other revenue streams, including food and beverage.

“What arose as an idea and request from our tribal elders has become a business that will sustain many in our community and region and provide another pastime for those in our communities and those visiting from other parts of the country,” said Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed.

Saks has been impressed with the ways bowling has kept up with the times and the changing demands of today’s consumer.

“The innovation in bowling products

especially during an 8-12 hour workday, breakdown happens, body weight pressure is unevenly distributed, contact with the ground is lessened, reducing balance and stability and the body unnaturally shifts, resulting in pain in the knees, hips, back and shoulders. The body becomes biomechanically inefficient, which leads to an unproductive worker.

But finding footwear that fits every individual foot can be difficult. No one person’s foot is exactly the same, and while the selection of footwear brands to choose from is immense and diverse, all are built and designed for mass production – not individual customization.

The physical consequences to your employees are many. Short-term issues include muscle fatigue, leg and foot swelling, balance issues, lack of concentration, minor foot, leg and back pain, neck and shoulder stiffness, musculoskeletal disorders and more.

allows the modern bowling center to provide both affordable family fun and an exciting nightclub environment,” said Saks. “We are creating a boutique, cozy and elegant feel where customers can have fun with the entire family by enjoying great food, a full-service bar, a lounge and a state-ofthe-art visual experience, all of which drives the length of stay.”

“It’s hard to find a more universally appealing activity than bowling,” Saks continued. “Bowling is multiplayer, interactive and even collaborative. The physical nature of the action and the excitement of healthy competition all aid in a comprehensive wellness goal the community has for its members. The bowling center is important to the community in many ways. First and foremost, it is a complete departure from gaming. It invigorates the young while energizing the elders. Our bowling center also makes a dramatic impact for the

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Long-term issues include worsening of existing coronary heart disease, chronic heart and circulatory issues, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, major foot, leg and back pain, knee and joint pain, plantar fasciitis, high blood pressure, arthritis, bunions, pregnancy complications, poor posture, tendonitis, soft tissue injuries and more.

All of the above issues lead to high absenteeism, low retention, low productivity, low concentration, increased BWC claims and insurance rates and overall bad morale. That’s not good business.

The solution to these business issues along with improving the occupational health and safety issue of improper foot care is for your employees to stop buying footwear to fit their foot, but to fit their foot to the footwear.

For more information, go to www .customfit.me.

community members’ employment opportunities for those 16 and older.”

“In comparison to other attractions, bowling provides a faster return on investment than more complicated and expensive options,” said Saks. “For casinos, bowling centers are lanes to profitability.

Bowling provides you with a very low overhead and operating cost. Proper design of a bowling center will allow you to maximize labor for efficiency and ensure a smooth guest service experience.”

Brunswick provides the casino resort industry with a full range of services from feasibility studies and project planning to facility design, construction management, installation and training.

For more information, visit www .brunswickbowling.com/bowling-centers.

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unquestionably better for the environment. Paper straws aren’t the only alternative out there, but there is no getting around it: PLA straws pollute the same way plastics do. PLA stands for polylactic acid, which is made from renewable resources such as sugarcane or corn starch. Naturally, one would assume that since PLA straws are derived from natural ingredients that they are better for the environment.

However, this is not always the case and can often be misleading.

The issue with PLA straws is that people think they are buying and using an environmentally-friendly product.

Although PLA is biodegradable, PLA straws and other PLA products become

another form of plastic that will take years to break down in landfills and the ocean. PLA straws need to be composted under specific conditions to degrade, and several areas don’t have common facilities to compost PLAbased products, forcing them to end up in landfills. PLA and bioplastics can only break down when all oxygen is removed and temperatures are constantly above 140 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 10 days. There are very few places in the world that meet these conditions, and when these materials do break down, they still leave behind a harmful residue of “plastic soup” micro particles that pollute the environment

satisfaction, Maxx Seating is committed to providing its customers an exceptional experience. Dedication to service combined with quality products, fast lead times and competitive pricing, is what sets Maxx Seating apart in the industry.

Maxx Seating has partnered with

Patriot Gaming & Electronics, a leader in the gaming industry, to further serve its customers. Similar to Maxx Seating, Patriot Gaming is dedicated to providing its customers with quality products, flexible solutions and unprecedented service.

Be among the first to experience Maxx

Seating’s new product line of gaming and sportsbook chairs. The company would love for you to stop by and take a seat!

ing performance, reliability, efficiency and innovation.

From the newest member of the Paycheck® series, The Paycheck NextGen™, to the innovative Paycheck NextGen Terminal and new Desktop II Model, Nanoptix is bringing new revolutionary products to market that are pushing past traditional features and exploring new capabilities with regards to connectivity, versatility, design and performance.

These product technologies can now be integrated within your gaming system

provider’s features through Nanoptix Connex™, which allows your slots, cages, kiosks, and even tables to be part of your network. Your network can do so much more with Connex, truly enhancing your players’ experience by providing marketing, sports betting, cross channeling TITO (slot-to-tables), validation, self-serve kiosks, etc.

It’s time to say goodbye to suppliers with dated technologies and invest in new technologies that will meet your needs for the next 10 years. With INGE-

NUITY INSIDE and global representation, Nanoptix is providing answers to the industry’s important issues while exceeding customers’ service and support expectations.

Nanoptix would love to have a strategic discussion pertaining to your needs and objectives. Nanoptix, your new partner, is ready to help and find you your solutions!

with uniform requirements that include shoes?

hours and online orders receive free shipping and free returns, and we never charge restocking fees. If you have an employee that you hire to start the next day or would simply like to try on their shoes before purchasing, they can also shop at any of our 500-plus SKECHERS retail stores nationwide and in Canada. We have a SKECHERS retail store in every major city and this is a huge benefit that none of our competitors can offer.

helps protect your company from the expensive consequences of slips and falls. Plus, your employees will enjoy our quarterly friends and family day events, which allow them to extend their 30 percent discount and all SKECHERS shoes for the entire family, including kids’ shoes, sandals, casual shoes and our performance line of running, walking and golf shoes (over 3,000 styles to choose from and includes apparel and accessories too). This is another employee benefit that our competitors can’t offer, as they only make work shoes.

Plastic Straw Bans – Where Do You Turn?

By Michele Moran, Director of and New Product Marketing Development, Hoffmaster Group, Inc.

Aardvark paper straws are by far the most environmentally-friendly option and are marine friendly, naturally degradable, FDA/EU compliant and compostable. It is important to note that some brands use harmful chemicals when manufacturing the straw in order to overcome complaints that the paper straws become soggy too quickly or the color of the paper leaches into the drinks. Aardvark uses no harmful chemicals in manufacturing, and the colors will not leach into your drink.

Turning away from plastic straws is Maxx Seating (Cont’d. from p. 1)

space.

In addition to offering best in class casino seating, it offers best-in-class service. Acquired by a company that built its reputation on providing superior customer Nanoptix (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Rocky Gap Casino, Harrah’s Cherokee, Oxford Casino and many more.

Nanoptix’s goal is to work with strategic partners and customers to provide a solution to their needs by either adapting an existing product from its family of printers or by leveraging its strong engineering capacity by developing a custom printer for their specific requirements, allowing customers to develop their products without sacrificSKECHERS (Cont’d. from p. 1)

HS: Our corporate shoe program has been out for about seven years now and is available to companies with 200 or more employees who are based in the U.S. or Canada. It’s a cost-free program with no minimum purchasing requirements, no set-up fees – no costs whatsoever. Your employees simply buy direct from SKECHERS and save 30 percent yearround on our ASTM Mark II tested slipresistant work shoes and safety toe footwear as well as corporate casual styles.

GN: Can you accommodate companies UFG (Cont’d. from p. 4)

Perfect Servings® Coffee Condiment Dispenser The Perfect Servings Coffee Condiment program supplies a no charge dispenser for the exclusive use of its premium products. The dispenser requires minimal maintenance, but its knowledgeable service staff is always there to answer any questions you may have. The powder dispenser keeps your beverage area neat, eliminates pilferage, reduces cleanup and Cognitec (Cont’d. from p. 4)

and maintenance, needs a specialist face recognition company with a proven track

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HS: Yes. Purchases can be made online at our SKECHERS ecommerce site that’s custom-built to the uniform needs of your company. If you require black slip-resistant shoes, your employees won’t see a brown boot on the website, so they can’t buy it thinking that it would be okay to wear to work. That’s the beauty of our shoe program compared to our competitors.

GN: How long does it take to get the shoes ordered through the website?

GN: Are there any other benefits?

product stocking time. Save time and money with the push of a button.

Perfect Servings has more than 21 premium quality product offerings, including sugar, sweeteners, creamer, flavored creamer, cappuccino, cocoas, hot beverages and oatmeal.

To enhance your brand, UFG includes custom private labeled backlight fronts on all of its dispensers. The Perfect Servings Powder Dispenser has the capabilities of an optional video screen to further market and brand your upcoming entertainment

events, contests and specials.

HS: Orders usually ship within 48

record in the gaming and entertainment industry.

Security may be the top concern for a casino or club when selecting a face

HS: Yes. Our slip-resistant shoes come with a $5,000 slip and fall warranty that

Komoniwana™ Shakes, Smoothies, Frappés and Granitas Komoniwana currently has 14 high-quality product offerings. Classics like Chocolate Malt and Strawberry Shake and new favorites such as Madagascar Vanilla Bean Shake & Frozen Coffee Bean Frappé are just some of the flavors available with many more to come.

Komoniwana is simple to prepare: just add 4 ounces of water, one singlerecognition system, but a safe environment for all customers and employees, a profitable business and support from the community will provide true rewards for

and threaten life at the bottom of the food chain. PLA straws are not marine degradable, and when they make their way into the waterways and oceans, they act like regular plastic – when they’re consumed by marine wildlife and fish, that can endanger or kill them. Humans as well are at risk via the potentially deadly toxins that become concentrated in the seafood we eat.

For more information, go to www.hoff master.com or www.aardvarkstraws.com, email marketing@hoffmaster.com or call 800.327.9774.

For more information, call 800.421.2036, email sales@maxxseating .com or visit www.maxxseating.com.

For more information, go to www .nanoptix.ca.

For more information, go to www .skechers.com/direct.

serve packet, 16 ounces of ice and blend until smooth utilizing the Blendtec® Stealth 885 Blender that UFG provides through its program with your initial order. Each packet makes one 16 ounce finished beverage. Flavor offerings are conveniently packed in 25 count cases, including Komoniwana branded cups with dome lids. This eliminates the need for additional SKUs and inventory space.

For more information, go to www.united foodgroup.net.

investing in this leading-edge technology.

Visit Cognitec at booth #1909.