The Eastern European gaming industry came together November 24-25 for the eighth annual BEGE Expo at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria.
BEGE Expo gathered manufacturers, vendors, operators and industry professionals from over 14 countries, including Bulgaria, Korea, the U.K., the U.S., Malta, Latvia, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gibraltar and Isle of Man.
Over 60 companies from the region and around the world presented their latest product developments and technological solutions.
The exhibiting companies presented products and services used in the operation of hotels and casinos, entertainment centers, shopping centers, restaurants and bars, as well as solutions from the marketing sector, digital technologies, mobile applications, security and control systems, vending equipment and others.
BEGE Expo gathered the top Bulgarian manufacturers in the industry to present their latest products and competitive technological solutions.
“We are extremely proud to announce that BEGE Expo 2015 gathered a great number of exhibitors,” said Angel Iribozov, chairman of the Bulgarian Trade Association of Manufacturers and Operators in the Gaming Industry (BTAMOGI), which manages the show. “And we strongly believe that the exhibition will surpass the success of its previous editions while encouraging the innovations and professionalism in the sector.”
Exhibitors included Novomatic, Apex, Alfastreet Slovenia, ?onami with their European representatives Intergames, Interblock, Alpha Display, HMT – Live, Advansys, Gold Club, BetConstruct, SBTech, IGT, SUZOHAPP, VNE Srl, Fininvest, Future Gaming Europe AB, Nsoft, NYX Gaming Group, Casino Systems Production and many more.
Bulgaria’s newest gaming technologies and products for land-based and online gaming were placed in the spotlight as well, presented by major companies such as Casino Technology, Casino Technology Interactive, EGT, Alfastreet Trade BG, Bulgames, Casino Game Innovation, Novo Invest Bulgaria, Noble Gaming, Rodiz, Vartec, Decart, Wizzy Cast, AvantX Technology, Inter Service Uzunovi, Enco Vending, Barrisol Bulgaria, SBB Group and others.
The number of international companies exhibiting at BEGE Expo was significantly increased by the presence of Alberici, Bit8, Cards Print, E-Service, Baum Games, Ezugi, Gamayun, IGSoft, Innovative Technology, London Gaming Company, Pegasus Gaming Solutions, Odds&More, Proxima 3, Pioner 2, Tableswim, Tain AB and V-teck.
The latest achievements of the leading companies in the industry were presented, including gaming equipment and content as well as online and mobile gaming developments.
For another consecutive year, Future Gaming and Advansys highlighted its casino management systems. European manufacturer Apex Gaming showcased its new cabinets and multigames, its innovative iDROP solution for simple mounting at the gaming table and the EVO platform enabling high-definition graphics.
Leading Bulgarian manufacturer Casino Technology presented its premium product—the ARCH slot machine, the first of its kind in the gaming industry with its unique, horizontally positioned, 42-inch full HD, curved display, which includes 20 titles in the Gamopolis Arch series.
Another centerpiece of Casino Technology’s booth was the latest version of the global hit multi-game series Gamopolis-Speedway, including over 40 games, a new interface and enhanced game play. Gamopolis Highway was presented with its top versions covering over 200 unique titles with a special recognition all over the world.
Bulgarian supplier JPL presented its latest multi-game series—United Dreams Multigame, inclusive of 15 games. Avant-X Technology, a Bulgarian company specializing in providing digital solutions and technologies, presented new developments in digital signage with its system WizzyCast as well as the ultimate products and platforms.
SuzoHapp demonstrated a rich palette of components and touch monitors, validators, ticket printers, push buttons, and various cabinets’ components.
Euro Games Technology presented a complete product line, including the P-24/24 Up cabinet from the Premier Series and the authentic roulette Premier R8, the progressive link Egypt Quest, Diamond Life, Lady’s Cards and Cat 4 Cash. Euro Games Technology highlighted on its new slant top cabinet, the P-24/24 St Slim.