Espelkamp. After an exceptionally good Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 in the context of the new gaming regulations, the family-managed Gauselmann Group exceeded revenues of one billion again in FY 2007.

ESPELKAMP/LÜBBECKE. The European sales organization of the Gauselmann Group, MERKUR GAMING, has had a new leadership structure since August 2007. “This restructuring is to send a clear message of the successful new orientation of MERKUR GAMING and to create a robust basis for future success,“ says Jürgen Stühmeyer, member of the board of Merkur responsible for sales.

MALAGA/LÜBBECKE. The Spanish spring exhibition “Andalusian Gaming and Gambling Trade Show“ in Malaga/Spain from 28 to 30 March 2007 was again a triumph for MERKUR GAMING. The successful AWP machines made by Gauselmann were in great demand at the stand of the longstanding partner Sente S.A.. Visitors were especially interested in ‘Cashline Platino’, ‘Magic Sphinx’, and ‘Volcano Magic’ - machines based on the new appealing multicolor technology. Their very special light effects contribute to increasing attention in arcades and in addition help to save operating costs thanks to their lower energy consumption. A powerful argument, which in the end convinced many operators.

According to Axel F. Pawlas, CSO MERKUR GAMING, the 19th “International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show“ or “ENADA PRIMAVERA/SPRING“ in Rimini from 22 to 25 March 2007 was a big success all down the line for MERKUR GAMING. In addition to the unique MERKUR GAMING product innovations the prolongation of the current gaming regulation “comma 6“ for installing AWP machines until 15 September 2007 contributed decisively to this success. Therefore, the demand for the current MERKUR GAMING machines was extremely high.

MALAGA/LÜBBECKE. The visitors of the “Torremolinos Expo“ (Andalusian Gaming and Gambling Trade Show), which will take place in Malaga, Spain, from March 28 to 30, can look forward to a host of innovations at this year’s MERKUR GAMING trade show presentation.

RIMINI/LÜBBECKE. At the “ENADA PRIMAVERA/ SPRING,“ taking place in Rimini, Italy, from 22 to 25 March 2007, MERKUR GAMING will for the first time show in Italy the world innovations betting-terminal ‘Merkur Best Bet Evolution’ and the cash dispenser ‘Merkur Dispenser 100’ from the GAUSELMANN think-tank especially developed for the growing Italian betting market.

RIMINI/LÜBBECKE. At the 19th ‘International Amuse-ment & Gaming Machine Show’ or ‘ENADA PRIMA-VERA/SPRING’, which will take place in Rimini, Italy from 22 to 25 March 2007, MERKUR GAMING will again pre-sent its vast product portfolio. “We will once again take the opportunity to demonstrate our latest products as well as the full innovative power of the Gauselmann Group at this important Italian trade show, and will thus offer our customers the full range including all facets of modern electronic entertainment”, says Axel Pawlas, CSO MERKUR GAMING.

More than 80,000 visitors from 120 countries came to catch up on the innovations of the world lagest toy industry at this year’s international toy fair, which as usual took place in Nuremberg from 1 to 6 February. Right in the middle: MERKUR GAMING, which belongs to the Gauselmann Group, with its innovations from the kids’ entertainment range.

The hard work is paying off - the Gauselmann Group is excited and very satisfied when looking at the European markets Czech Republic, Hungary, and Spain. The arcades of the Espelkamp-based company operated there under the name ‘MERKUR CASINO’ enjoy ever increasing player interests.

MERKUR GAMING had impressive trade show presentations both at the IMA in Düsseldorf (16 to 18 January 2007) and at the ATEI in London (23 to 25 January 2007). At both trade shows the theme of MERKUR GAMING's presentation of the vast product range was "ALL YOU NEED."

An ISO certification marks the beginning of the year 2007 for MERKUR GAMING. Following two other subsidiaries of the Gauselmann Group, adp Gauselmann GmbH and BEIT Systemhaus GmbH that already obtained the certification according to ISO, now MERKUR GAMING, a subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group, received the ISO certification for “development and design of gaming machines with and without cash prize” from TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH.

Espelkamp/London. MERKUR GAMING will present a host of new products at the ATEI in London from 23 to 25 January 2007. Numerous innovations from the entire product portfolio including AWP machines, jackpot-systems, roulette, touchscreens, sports entertainment machines and sports betting as well as money change systems will be on exhibit. The product range will be completed by internet terminals, Kiddie Rides and other kids’ entertainment product groups.

Las Vegas/Lübbecke. MERKUR GAMING had a whole number of novelties to offer at the most important gaming trade show worldwide, the G2E in Las Vegas from 14 to 16 November. At the stand of the company Atronic, a member of the Gauselmann Group, MERKUR GAMING presented among others the latest video-based AWP machines ‘Alhambra’ and ‘Secrets of India’.

Moscow/Warsaw/Prague/Lübbecke. With their concept of “One stop shopping“ MERKUR GAMING had another successful presentation at this year’s “EELEX“ from September 27 to 29 in Moscow. “In the Russian capital we were once again able to convince our customers of the most current products of our comprehensive portfolio, ranging from video slot machines to touch-screen device and Kiddie Rides,“ says Axel F. Pawlas, CSO MERKUR GAMING.

London/Lübbecke. Cosmic Video Amusement (CVA) presented the new MERKUR GAMING- Section 16 machine “Criss Cross Runner”, specifically developed by MEGA of the Gauselmann Group for the UK market, at the “Preview“ in London from 11 to 12 October. “The trade show visitors were thrilled that MERKUR GAMING is now also an active player in this market as strong games are always needed”, says Axel F. Pawlas, CSO MERKUR GAMING.

MADRID/LÜBBECKE. At the Spanish trade show FER Interazar in Madrid from 27 to 29 September MERKUR GAMING exhibited again a multitude of attractive AWP machines and entertainment innovations.

Kiev/Lübbecke. A number of novelties “made by Gauselmann“ were the highlight of the “Entertainment Industry“ trade show in Kiev, Ukraine, from 20 to 22 September 2006, which was the first Ukrainian MERKUR GAMING show together with “Jetgames Eurasia“, the new sales partner for Ukraine.

Espelkamp / Budapest. Axel F. Pawlas, CSO of MERKUR GAMING, and János Czeglédi, owner and president of SHS-Union, took a very positive stock after the Gamexpo 2006 participation in Budapest. From 12 to 14 September MERKUR GAMING exhibited its full product range under the motto ‘One Stop Shopping’ together with the Hungarian partner SHS-Union.

Espelkamp/Lübbecke. Alberto Stolfi, owner of Merkur Gaming’s trading partner “International Games Trade“ (IGT) from San Marino, was very satisfied with the entertainment machine trade show ProGameShow that took place in Bolo-gna (Italy) from 12 to 14 September.

Espelkamp/Lübbecke. Axel F. Pawlas, CSO MERKUR GAMING, reported that he was fully satisfied with the de-velopment of the in-house exhibitions that MERKUR GAMING had organized together with its partner Interna-tional Games Trade (IGT), San Marino, in June. The in-house exhibitions that were held at the sub-distributors’ Emporio Games in Milan and Berica Giochi in Vicenza showed the entire attractive product range that MERKUR GAMING offers for the Italian market.

Hammersmith/Luebbecke. „From the strategic point of view“, says Rolf Klug, member of the board Merkur and Spielothek International, “we made a big leap ahead”. The proud announcement of having signed a licence agreement with the Walt Disney Company Ltd. in Hammersmith (UK) was made a few days ago.

Hoofddorp/Luebbecke. According to Axel F. Pawlas, CSO Merkur Gaming, “the multiplayer ‘Blue Power’ specifically developed for the Dutch market was the absolute star at the small but exclusive trade show in Hoofddorp”.

Panama/Luebbecke. Together with the Spanish partner MGA Merkur Gaming has presented AWP machines for the Central American market at the SAGSE trade show in Panama-city for the first time. All products exhibited were presented in the new casino style cabinets with TFT screens, which are so attractive for the players.

Moscow/Luebbecke. At the beginning of June 2006 Axel F. Pawlas’ team focused once again on the Russian capital Moscow – since the “World of Games” opened its doors for three days. After an impressive start in last December in wintry Moscow Merkur Gaming now had to prove that they keep their promises as to products, services, and consulting. Merkur Gaming can draw from almost five decades of competence of the Gauselmann Group.

Moscow/Luebbecke. The main event for MERKUR GAMING in June will be the international trade show “World of Games“ in the Crocus-Expo Center in Moscow. From 7 to 9 June MERKUR GAMING will present the latest innovations “Made by Gauselmann“ on the 200 qm² booth (no. 1103).

Prague/Espelkamp. At the trade show “World of Entertainment” in Prague from 25 to 27 April MERKUR GAMING had a spectacular presentation of new products. Therefore, Axel Pawlas, MERKUR GAMING CSO, was highly pleased: “We were once again able to convince trade fair visitors in Prague this spring that the name ‘Merkur’ is synonymous to ongoing successful innovative technology.“

Malaga/Espelkamp. MERKUR GAMING’s presentation at the “Torremolinos Expo“ 2006 (Andalusian Gaming and Gambling Trade Show) in Malaga/Spain from 8 to 10 March 2006 proved extremely successful. At the stand of the partner Sente S.A. MERKUR GAMING once more presented stunning innovative entertainment.

Espelkamp/Lübbecke. Axel Pawlas, Managing Director/CSO of MERKUR GAMING took a very positive stock of MERKUR GAMING’s participation in the ENADA SPRING 2006 trade show in Rimini/Italy from 23 to 26 March 2006.

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London/Espelkamp/Luebbecke. After the ATEI (Amusement Trade Exhibition International) in London from January 24 to 26, 2006 MERKUR GAMING reported a brilliant start to the new year with a pageant of innovations.

Espelkamp/London. ”Not even four weeks after the end of the furioso at the leading Eastern European trade show EELEX (Moscow) in December 2005 MERKUR GAMING starts the new year with a grandioso – a pageant of entertainment innovations.

Luebbecke/Budapest. Axel Pawlas: The in-house exhibition offered me the opportunity to experience ambience, products and people in such a positive way as hardly ever before during my professional career.

Prague/Espelkamp. On the occasion of the international trade fair FORBES from 19th to 20th October 2005 in Prague (Czech Republic) the Gauselmann Group and the Czech company SYNOT concluded today an extensive long-term distribution cooperation for the Czech Republic.

ESPELKAMP. Together with Hungarian partner SHS Union Ltd., the Gauselmann subsidiary MEXIM – Merkur Ex- and Import – presented its newest innovations “made by Gauselmann” in Budapest from September 7 to 9 in Budapest.

Madrid/ Espelkamp. SPOOKY CASH, a new and fascinating game system, presented in a redesigned cabinet was the ideal platform for the successful launch of the first multi-colour LED-AWP for the Spanish Market. LED technology is a major asset in reducing operating costs. Lower power consumption, less heat and considerably longer service life in comparison with standard illumination technology. This DIN ISO 9001:2000 certified innovation, unveiled jointly by Sente S.A. owner Felix Hernán and Rolf Klug, the Gauselmann Executive Board Member for International Operations with the comment “Operating cost savings of up to 50% are now available for Spanish Operators”.

Espelkamp. “The past months were very exciting and fruitfull for Gauselmann’s Stella International and MEXIM, who are handling the international markets under the common umbrella of Merkur Gaming, especially since the target was to develop and test new products for our customers in the various markets, and thus to further the sales of our successful products“, said Rolf Klug, head of the international Merkur and Spielothek pillar of Gauselmann AG.

Espelkamp. The strategic re-alignment of the Gauselmann Group’s international activities in the European segment of electronic amusement machines both with and without prize is visibly taking shape. “With Axel Pawlas, we have been able to gain the market-expert who will lead and further develop our product- and market-oriented sales and marketing activities”, commented Rolf Klug, head of the international Merkur and Spielothek pillar of Gauselmann AG.