CDS' Quickets Ticketing Technology a Big Hit At WGCE; Technology Also Praised in Trade Publications and by Major Slot Manufacturer.Business Editors World Gaming Congress 2000 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2000 Casino Data Systems (Nasdaq:CSDS CSDS Cluster Science Data System CSDS Center for Secure and Dependable Systems CSDS Center for the Study of Democratic Societies CSDS Cardiovascular System Dynamics Society CSDS Cache Satellite Distribution System CSDS Control Speed Drive Starter ) today announced that its state-of-the-art Quickets(TM) ticketing system, operating for over a month in over 2,000 slot machines at the recently opened Suncoast casino, has received praise from the gaming industry and a major slot manufacturer. "Gaming Today," a widely read weekly gaming publication, reported in its Oct. 17 issue, "'We are ecstatic ec·stat·ic adj. 1. Marked by or expressing ecstasy. 2. Being in a state of ecstasy; joyful or enraptured. [French extatique, from Greek ekstatikos, from at the flawless execution by CDS' OASIS(TM) system during our opening,' stated Marcus Suan, Vice President of Slot Operations for Coast Resorts. `Unlike many casino openings, the Suncoast opening was picture-perfect with regards to performance of its casino management system. CDS did a fantastic job.' The installed OASIS system adds ticket printing, validating and auditing to its extensive feature set that enhances player marketing, slot accounting and casino operations. The version 11 system installed at Suncoast is the first of its kind to audit coins, cash and tickets inclusively in a full-scale casino installation." In a Sept. 29 press release from International Game Technology, its President, Tom Baker, was quoted as follows, "The ticket system at the Suncoast has performed beyond our expectations. In the eyes of the Suncoast and the players, this is a welcome addition to the casino floor." "IGWB IGWB International Gaming and Wagering Business (magazine) ," a leading trade magazine for the gaming industry, reported in its October issue, "One of the Suncoast's most unique features is its voucher-in/voucher-out technology on the slot floor. Some 98 percent of the casino's slot machines -- of which nearly 90 percent are IGT IGT impaired glucose tolerance. machines -- are on a ticket system that is part of Casino Data Systems' OASIS casino management system." "We experienced tremendous interest from customers as we demonstrated the capabilities of our Quickets ticketing technology at the WGCE WGCE World Gaming Congress & Expo last week," stated Van Baltz, Vice President of OASIS Systems for CDS. "We also heard from customers that there was some confusion as to whose system was driving the ticketing technology installed at the Suncoast." Steven Weiss, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , added, "I believe it is important to clarify that Quickets is a module of our OASIS casino management system and the only ticketing system operating at the Suncoast. Each manufacturer has implemented their own ticket printing capabilities within their slot machines and our Quickets product is demonstrating its ability to work well with all of them." Casino Data Systems is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of innovative, technology-driven products for the gaming industry. The Company's diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s product line reaches into virtually all facets of the casino floor including casino management systems, games and meters, multiple site progressive systems, and casino signs. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.csds.com. Forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. (statements which are not historical fact) in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the following: changes in economic conditions, general competitive factors, the Company's ability to execute its service and product sales plans and uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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