VOL. XIII, ISSUE I VIDEO KING NETWORK

VKN Video King VenturesInto New Territory

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ideo Kingis amongtheworld’slargest

providers of electronicgaming systems, Bingo hallequipment and innovativegames. Reaching a globalmarket, Video King’s enter-tainment systems can befound aboard luxury cruiseliners, throughout IndianCountry and in thousandsof charitable, commercialand military establishmentsaround the world.

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Read All About It!■ Video King “Aims” To Please With “Bull’s Eye” Bingo ... 1 ■ Sherwood Selected To PropelServer-Based Technology ... 1 ■ A Word From Tim Stuart,Company President/CEO ... 2 ■ Treasure Island EnhancesLife Beyond Tribal Lands ... 3 ■ PokerNanza: Bingo That’sVegas-Style Video Poker ... 3 ■ Tech Provides Service WithDedication, Slice Of Humor ... 4■ Seniors Untapped MarketWithin The Bingo Industry ... 4■ Bingo Now Features Free Play,Match Play Through OMNI ... 4■ Catalytic PUREAIR Ideal Way To Improve Indoor Air Quality ... 5■ Safety Procedures Offered ToMinimize Hardware Failures ... 6■ Video King Equipped To FulfillVariety Manufacturing Needs ... 8■ New Removable, Customizable,Skins “Outfit” Bingo Consoles ... 12

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o bull.We wouldn’t steer you inthe wrong direction. That’s notour “brand” of humor. Couldjust cause a stampede.

But – sure as shooting –Video King is staging yet anotherBingo game, in conjunction with

BNP Media at the Southern Gaming Summit/Bingo-World, held May 2-4 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum& Convention Center in Biloxi, Miss.

Yep. We can look you straight in the eye. Fact, youmight a-ready “herd.” That’s the whole point ... Thisyear’s theme is “Bull’s Eye Bingo: We Aim To Please!”

And, just so no one sees red, causes a ruckus orstarts a-charging, admission to the game is free.

Rest assured, you can bet, there’ll be a whole lottaprizes, graciously donated by summit sponsors, localbusinesses and fellow exhibitors, along with that time-honored Caribbean Cruise for two, in order to share

the wealth and spread the Bull’s Eye prize ...So, if you’re game, kick up your heels

and gather ’round Video King’s Booth,No. 821, Wed., May 3. Bull’s Eye Bingowill begin at 4 p.m. But kindly register

by 3:30 p.m. in order to receive yourBingo cards, from Video King staff

members, who will be rustling

e’s witnessed every-thing from hard cardsto Bingo paper andelectronics. Not onlyhas he played a part

in the Evolution of Bingo, but pioneeredthe progression of linked technology,staging tournament-style play, drawingcontestants nationwide.

Heralding in a new era, Video King has selectedPhil Sherwood as Director of Class II Gaming Products,as the company branches out into a new territory of gaming.Seen as the future of the industry, Video King is heading ina new direction, according to Tim Stuart, President/CEO.Class II, Server-Based Technology. And Sherwood, he said,is just the man to take us there.

Video King ‘Aims’ To Please! Bull’s Eye Bingo TargetsGaming Market Interest

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Once again, Video King will stage another Bingo game,in conjunction with the Southern Gaming Summit inBiloxi, featuring a Caribbean Cruise as the grand prize.

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Join The ‘Club’For Latest NewsChance To WinMonthly Prizes!Word From Tim Stuart

he people, “Born of the Water,” long ago,have created their own water-based paradise –in a more modern sense – which continues toreplenish their community in bountiful ways.Treasure Island Resort & Casino, locatedon the banks of the Mississippi River, isowned and operated by the Prairie Island

Indian Community of Minnesota, whose tribal name,“Mdewakanton”means“Born of the Water.”

A Video King customersince 2013, the multi-million dollar resort hasexpanded to includeeverything from a casino,with highly acclaimedrestaurants and entertain-ment, 3,000-seat eventcenter, hotel, water park,golf course, RV park,100-passenger cruiseliner, marina, full-servicedspa, bowling and arcade,since its Bingo beginnings.

The people – severalhundred strong – calltheir gaming enterprise“the new buffalo,”because it has helpedthem restore their self-sufficiency.

“It is responsible for improving life on the reservation,strengthening their tribal government, and preserving ourculture,” they said.

But it goes beyond their borders. Since 1994, TreasureIsland Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Commu-nity together have contributedmore than $17.5 million tothousands of nonprofit and civic organizations throughout theregion. They also have partnerships with the following profes-sional sports teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild,Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, St. Paul Saints.

Prairie Island Indian Community aligns with these sportsteams because of the joint history of supporting youth activi-ties, fitness and leadership development, they said. There arealso dozens of other non-profits that receive support.

To welcome others to their shores, we asked the peopleat Treasure Island to tell us more ...

The Casino Resort■When was Treasure Island established: Economic revivalbegan taking root in 1984, and Treasure Island Bingo wasopened. In 1988. when gaming was expanded, the name waschanged to Treasure Island Resort & Casino. ■ How is money generated used by the tribe: Support of theTribal Government, programs and economic development,along with healthcare and education for the members. ■What other properties/businesses does the tribe ownand operate: The Dakota Station (gas and conveniencestore), Mount Frontenac Golf Course (pictured above).■What is TI known for: With 1500-plus employees, Treasure Is-land is one of the largest private employers in Goodhue County. ■ Describe the resort, vibe, surrounding area: We are onan island – well almost a real island! We have a laid-backCaribbean theme and carry that through with some of the

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H ello everyone.Video King nowhas close to 2,000Lil’ Champ Club

members. You should consider join-ing the club. Our Lil’ Champ Clubmembers are Bingo and slot players/Bingo hall workers/Bingo managers/

casinomanagers/regulators/businessowners ...peoplefrom allwalks oflife. Signup todayand getthe latestnewsaboutVideo King

and our industry. Our technologycontinues to evolve at a rapid pace.You can read about our newestgame ideas, our latest productreleases, and keep up with ourtechnology upgrades.

And – just to keep it fun –our club members are automati-cally entered in our free, monthlydrawings. Each month, we award$100 in prizes.

The Lil’ Champ Club is interac-tive. We stay in touch with our cus-tomers/friends on a regular basis.We (Video King) get vital feedback.The customers help to shape andgrow our company.

To sign up, visit our Web site:VideoKingNetwork.com,and clickon the contest link above the barkingdog, “Home of the Champs.” Pleasefeel free to call/contact me anytime.I look forward to hearing from you.My very best regards to all of you.

Tim StuartPresident & CEOVKGS LLC (dba Video King)1045 N. 115th St., Ste. 200Omaha, NE 68154tstuart@vkge.com(800) 635-9912, Ext: 7777Cell: (voice) (402) 578-1475Text: (only) (402) 575-8387VideoKingNetwork.com

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Enhancing lives beyond tribal land, the Treasure Island Resort &Casino, a multi-million dollar enterprise – which includes the MountFrontenac Golf Course – has contributed more than $17.5 million tothousands of nonprofit and civic organizations throughout the region.

A lucky Bingo winner!

100-passenger cruise liner.

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Bingo That’s Vegas-Style Video Poker!

or many facilities, the one big hole in the gamingoptions they offer their players has been theavailability of a true ClassII Video Poker game.By this I mean a Class IIVideo Poker game that

has the look, pay table and play action of aClass III, Las Vegas Video Poker game.

There have been many attemptsat creating a Non-Class III Video Pokergame, but they have fallen short in theirability to attract Video Poker players,primarily because of their play actionand decision-making deficiencies.

Meaning, players cannot changetheir Video Poker cards to get a better hand– as evidenced by the players’ inability to throw awaya winning hand.

Case in point, Washington State. The compacted gamesthe tribes play there include a version of a Video Poker game.It has the look and pay table of a Video Poker game – but not theplay action or decision-making of a Las Vegas Video Poker game.

You see, the Washington system is based on the concept of alottery scratch ticket game,where all wins and prizes are prede-termined. In the Washington Video Poker game, a sixth card isdealt, a Wild Card called a Genie Card, in addition to the

normal, five-card hand. This card is used by the game to automat-ically correct player mistakes.

Take for example aplayer, who has a winninghand in a “Jacks Or Better”game, say a pair of Queensthat would pay 2 credits, alongwith a single King and an 8and a 9. If the player attemptsto better his hand and the associated prizes, but makes amistake and discards one of the Queens, this results in theplayer throwing away a winning hand.

At that point the game would automatically reveal aWild Card, the Genie Card, which in this case will be a King,which results in a DIFFERENT winning hand (two Kings) thatrestores the SAME “Jacks Or Better” prize amount, the 2credits that the player would have won before he threw awaythe original winning hand (the two Queens) that he was dealt.

In essence, the player cannot lose the original winning prizeamount nor can he/she better his/her hand, nor better the prizeshe/she could have won, by changing playing cards.

True Video Poker players see this and understand thatthis is not the Las Vegas-style Video Poker game that theywant to play, and refuse to play this game.

This is just one example of an attempt to create a LasVegas-style Video Poker game that is not a Class III game.

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Fup players for the game at ourbooth. To increase your shots ofwinning, two games will be held,each composed of two parts.

The first, a Bull’s Eye pattern,simply a circle, corralling ’roundthe free space. The second, acover-all, where every cardsquare is covered.A Few Rules To Remember ...

■ Keep your push-out cardsintact. If a number is called,simply fold it back. ■ Cards will be void if any ofthe called numbers are torn. ■ Participants must be 21 toplay. (Video King employees/affiliates are ineligible to play.) ■ And, if you hear some snorting,you might want to moo-oo-ver.You’re either at the wrong type ofstall, or it’s just laughter from ourtypically, lively stocked crowd.

Though Bull’s Eye Bingo will beloads of fun,our target is you, theBingo players, owners and opera-tors. So be sure to check out ourlatest line throughout the show.

Video King is among theworld’s largest providers ofelectronic gaming systems,game designs, digital signageand Bingo equipment.

Reaching a global market,Video King’s entertainment sys-tems can be found aboard luxurycruise liners, throughout IndianCountry and in thousands of char-itable, commercial and militaryestablishments around the world.

This year’s products willinclude PokerNanza® Bingo,combining the excitement of bigBingo prizes, with the skill ofPoker, our CHAMP-e™ gamingtablet, with even more process-ing power than ever before,powered by CHARGE-e,™ ourwireless charging system – withapplications beyond the gamingindustry, as well as the CatalyticPUREAIR purifier, which safelyand effectively improves thequality of indoor air – for yourhome, as well as your business!

And, if you want even morechances to win, join our Lil’Champ Club to receive companyupdates and enter our drawings.Each month, $100 in prizes areawarded, and the winners are

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Gary Loebig • Gaming Consultant

Gary Loebig

PokerNanza Next Big Thing In Gaming

A Win-Win!

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Video King TechProvides ServiceWith Dedication,Slice Of Humor

Estevan Merino

■ Name: Estevan Merino.■ Age: 32.� �■ Residence/Place of Birth:Currently living in Chandler,Ariz.�Born in Tucson.■ Title: Technical Support Services.■ How Long With Company:Three years. � � ■ Job Detail: To serve thecustomers’ technical needs.Quarterly maintenance, RMAs,syncing units coming into thehalls, setting up promos for thecasinos I work with. � � ■ Best About Job: It wouldprobably be the people. WhetherI’m talking to someone fromVideo King or a customer in thehalls. I am almost certain tohave an interesting conversation. ■Work Experience/Strengths: 10 years in Bingo. I do my best to solve any issues that arise. ■ Family: Just recently gotmarried (Nov. 12, 2016). Wehave four children together,ages 12,10, 6 and 3. It’s an inter-esting mix with all the differentpersonalities. We have threegirls, one boy and, yes, he and Iare constantly out-numbered. � � ■ Background: Customer service,inventory management, stocking,scheduling co-workers, comput-ers, networking. � �■ Education: Graduated YumaHigh, Class of 2003. Graduatedfrom ITT Tech with a degree inComputer Networking. �■ As A Child, You Wanted To Be:

or many of us old timers in the Bingobiz we know that today’s business haschanged from years past. With changingtimes we need to change the way we thinkand cultivate new customers. That is whywe are introducing a new column to the

award-winning newsletter VKN (Video King Network) -“Think Outside The Box.”We hope you, our valued readers,

will participate infuture columns bysubmitting ideason ways that haveallowed you to growyour business be-yond the traditionalmethods. We willshare those ideasand conceptsthat supportour productsand visions.

In this news-letter we are goingto highlight a

largely untapped segment of our industry. SENIOR CENTERS! Did you know there are more than11,000 senior centers in the United States?

Statistics show that the average demographic of a seniorcenter visitor aligns with the exact, same demographic of aBingo player. How many senior cen-ters do you have in your market?

How many are activecustomers, who are buy-ing from you on a regular

basis, or have done soin the past six

months? If youcan’t think ofany, you need to

tap into that mar-ket segment. Video King has many

products thatare ideal forthese types ofvenues. Have you

ever considered how perfect anAtom Action™ Blower and FlashPoint™

system would suit the needs of this market? The Atom Actionis a small, portable Bingo blower that adds a fun flair to any

recreational Bingo game. It provides an incredibleamount of “ball action” and “visibility” duringgame play. The Atom Action can easily bemoved in and out of activity areaswith very little effort or space

needed for storage. The FlashPointis a perfect counterpart to the Atom ActionBlower. FlashPoint can be procured in asoftware-only option or a complete system.

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Peggy Hansen

f you’ve been to Vegas,you’ve heard the callof “Match Play” on theslots. Or, if you’ve hadthe chance to visit one ofthe many halls in Florida

running Video King’s 24-numberQuickShot games, you may havegotten to enjoy spending some of theHouse’s money ...

Wouldn’t it be great if thesepopular player incentives were avail-able at your Bingo hall?

Video King is always looking for waysto improve player experience, while savingthe operator time and effort, and we’re excited to finally bringMatch Play & Free Play to the world of Bingo.

To get started, all you need is credit-based gaming on ourBingo tablets (like the new CHAMP-e) and the newest version ofthe rock-solid OMNI Hall Management system (which also hap-pens to be fully compliant with the incoming NIGC 2018 MICS.)

For players, it’s almost too good to be true – but it is! The House decides when and how much to offer – like a

straight 1-for-1 match, or special incentives to boost sales,such as “Buy 5 PowerPick-Em’s To Earn $5 Free Play.”The extra credits just “show up” in the player’s account!

For operators, the problem has always been – how do youoffer such an eye-popping incentive to the player, while ensuringthe House’s money actually gets wagered prior to cash out?

In OMNI, the operator simply sets a rule like, “for every $10of credits bought, give the player an extra $10 Free Play, whichmust be wagered before it can be cashed out.”

The OMNI POS takes care of the rest: The player spends$10 cash, but the system puts $20 credits in their account –and at cash-out time, the system ensures that the bonusJohn Mowat

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Think Outside The Box • Peggy Hansen

The Latest Development • John Mowat

Demographics Align With Bingo!

Senior Centers Untapped MarketLet’s turn over our Bingo cards, and have a

moment of silence ... To think outside the box ...

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Bingo Now Offers Match & Free Play

il’ Champ,™ our caninemascot, and the folks atVideo King have a knackfor sniffing outthe latesttech-

nology and trends –with applicationsbeyond the gamingindustry.

With theCatalytic PUREAIRPurifier, Lil’ Champsmells somethinggood ... Fact, it’s something that wouldmake “good sense” for anyone, be itBingo hall, casino, restaurant, smokingroom, hotel, a variety of businesses orprivate residence.

These days, clean air is a premium.Note the smog alerts in major cities andhealth hazards related to toxins andsecond-hand smoke.According to the EPA,our indoor environment is two to five timesmore toxic than our outdoor environment.

The Catalytic PUREAIR unit – aportable air purifier – now offered throughVideo King is just the solution, regardlessthe size or type of your venue.

Need PUREAIR for your home orbusiness? Just use your sniffer, likeLil Champ, and take a whiff of air.

A human’s nose is very sensitive andcan detect up to 10,000 smells. A dog,at least 1,000 times even more so ...

Often smell like a human ashtrayonce you leave a certain bar or casino,has Fido left his mark in places heshouldn’t go, not too fond of the friedfish permeating the air, or just plaguedby seasonal allergies or other maladies,making it near impossible to breathe?

With the Catalytic PUREAIR purifier,minimizing these unwelcomed odors andallergens – most importantly – safely andeffectively – can be a breeze.Í

Unlike other models on the market,this patented air purification processuses PCO (photo catalytic oxidation)technology and HEPA filtration to reduce

unwanted smoke, offensive odors andairborne contaminants.

Proven highly effective, the systemaddresses all four sources of indoor airpollution: particles, aerosols, gases andodors. And, it doesn’t just collect the pol-lutants into a filter, but actuallly reduces

viruses, bacteria and other organiccompounds by destroying them,according to the manufacturer.

As you well know, customerhappiness is key to, well, thatsweet smell of success –

to say nothing of your own health.In fact, the biggest complaint amongcasino customers is cigarette smoke thatseems to linger everywhere. And, figuresstate, two-thirds of the adult populationdon’t even smoke.

But that’s something forward-think-ing homeowners and employers havealready banked on. Placed in thousandsof casinos, hotels, public places, busi-nesses and homes around the world,these compact units offer a welcomedgreen or eco-friendly alternativeto improving the quality of indoor air.

How does it work? Each CatalyticPUREAIR purifier will cover 325 to 500feet, depending upon occupancy andactivity in the area. And, by using renew-able, photo catalytic oxidation technology

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Service –––––Continued From Page 4Either a professional soccerplayer or a stand-up comedianlike John Leguizamo or anyonefrom “Saturday Night Live.”■ Has Your Concept of BingoChanged: Yes, once I saw howCosmic Bingos have helpedbring in the younger crowd,and now I’ll see them on week-days as well as on the weekends.■ Favorite Electronic Game:PokerNanza!! Ed Dwornicki (aregional sales manager) showedme how it is played on theCHAMP-e, and it has definitelygotten my attention. I can’t waitto see it in more halls that I visit. ■What’s Your Vision Of TheFuture: Like with flying cars andhover boards? Ha ha. My per-sonal future has me in Chandlerliving in a house with the familyand continuing to provide myservices to Video King and thehalls they serve so well. ■ Interests/Hidden Talents:I like listening to Joe Rogan onPodcast. I’m into weight training,video games and singing songswith my kids in the mornings.I sing all the time, like whateveris stuck in my head for the day.Too bad for people around me,I’m not that good at it. ■Why Rogan: I would first warnhe is a dirty comedian, but onceyou get around that, his view onthe topics he talks about widensmy view on things I wouldn’t havethought about before. My favoritething to hear on his podcast iswhen he is talking to other come-dians and goes on about the firsttime being on stage or themstarting out in comedy. He has had doctors, comedians,rock stars and everything inbetween. Very interesting stuff.■What People Don’t Know AboutYou? I do an amazing impressionof a velociraptor. It embarrassesmy wife to no end. Also, I havewriter’s block in my right elbow.Really slows down my typing. � � ■ Favorite Get-Away: My favoriteget away is going to ButtercupSand Dunes in California. I’vegrown up riding ATVs since I was3, and my 3 year old just joinedus on the quads this Christmas.She took to it like a champion.

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Ideal for commercial and residential usage, the Catalytic PUREAIR offers an eco-friendly solution to safely and effec-tively improve the air quality of any sized venue. The portable unit, using a patented process, addresses all four sourcesof indoor air pollution: particles, aerosols, gases and odors, reducing viruses, bacteria and other organic compounds.

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The Catalytic PUREAIR purifierplugs into any standard outlet,

pulling .93 amps per unit. Requiringno installation, just plug in and beginimproving your indoor air quality.

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Safe Shut-Down Procedures■ Favorite Drink: Xyience MelonMayhem energy drink. I like it be-cause it wakes me up, and I haveno crash at all. It also gets methrough long nights at the halls.I mostly drink water, though.■ Favorite TV Show(s):“Supernatural.” The storylinesare interesting. I like the charac-ters, corny lines and how themain characters deal with myth-ical creatures. Things constantlychange so you can’t miss anepisode, or you will be lost.“Walking Dead.” It’s a greatshow. Just seeing how thingsunfold in a zombie apocalypse.“How I Met Your Mother.”Can’t ask for a better group ofcharacters. All of them have theirmoments of hilarity and crazysituations. ■ Favorite Food: Sonoran-styleMexican food, Sushi and Italianpastas are an even tie for me. Ican’t pick just one. I’ve grown upwith a more Sonoran-style asopposed to Tex Mex. Not that Idon’t enjoy that as well, but I lovethat flavor that just brings meback to great times with my family.■ Favorite Movie: “Scott Pilgrimvs. The World.” It has a videogame aspect that I like. ■Most Daring Think You’ve EverDone: A 180 in a sand buggy mygrandfather made. I was in highschool, and I have a witness. Haha. My dad just heard this storya couple years ago. I couldn’t tellhim too soon, you know?■ Best Invention Ever: Cellphones. From phone numbers,games, apps, e-mails to socialmedia. It’s all done through cellphones now. Crazy how smartphones integrated into our livesthe way they did.■What Would You Invent IfYou Had The Resources:Solar-powered cars that onlyneed 5 minutes of sunlightto run for the next 24 hours. Itwould come standard with a UVhand-held light that plugs intothe cigarette lighter so, in caseyou live in a less-than-shiny city,you can at least get around.■ If You Weren’t In This Field:I would be a manager at Star-bucks or Jamba Juice. They weremy two favorite jobs I’ve had be-

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t is very important thatwe put in every effort toprotect against failinghardware. There is nosingle solution to pro-tect from hardware fail-

ure, but here are a few tips to helpminimize these failures.

1. Safe ShutdownProcedures

■ Powering down correctly protectsthe file system and results in fasterboot times. Whenever you need topower down a computer, including the Powerserver, pointsof sale or desk PC, it is important that you do so properly.This is normally done by performing a Shut Down SystemProcedure. Alternatively, if you are not planning on shut-ting down the entire system, you can power down anindividual machine through the Windows Start Menu.■ If your hall experiences a power outage, there is a possi-bility that some of the computers in your hall will remain

on. This is because they are receiving back-up powerfrom an Uninterrupted Power Supply or UPS.

When a UPS starts supplying back-up power, therewill typically be an audible alarm. These devices are in

place to prevent damage from a sudden power failure,but they rely on a battery and will fail when the battery isexhausted. It is important that you properly shut down allof the equipment if the power does not return immediately. ■With or without a UPS, there can be times when your areais experiencing conditions that may make operating undesir-able. This doesn’t mean that you have to stop Bingo becauseof wind, rain or snow. However, if the power to your hallbecomes unpredictable, it may not be safe to continue. If you find yourself in this situation, it would be best tocontact the Help Desk to find out how to proceed.

2. Install A UPS■ As mentioned earlier, Uninterrupted Power Supplies cansupply emergency power in a power outage.

You might find that, without a UPS, losing powerfor just a few seconds, will be enough to cause aconsiderable delay. If you think that this has hap-pened at your hall, it may be beneficial to look at youroptions. Video King recommends using at least a 750 VAUPS for the Server and another 750 VA UPS if you planon installing one on the desk.■ If you have a UPS, periodically check the status lightsto make sure that the battery doesn’t need replacing.■ Remember that you should never plug a printer into aUPS. Printers draw a large amount of power from your UPS,which can overload it, and cause the computer to shutdown unexpectedly.

3. Cleanliness■ It is important that computers and electronics are keptclean for efficient operation. One way to make sure of thisis to keep the surfaces around the equipment clean. Mostelectronics tend to attract dust, and if you keep the areaaround them clean, this will help to cut down on this.■ Bingo consoles have a filter installed on the blowerchamber. This filter should be replaced every three months.A dirty filter can cause poor ball performance and canpotentially cause damage to the blower motor.

4. Maintenance■When you replace the blower motor filter, take time to oil theblower motor and check the static spring to ensure it is intact.■ For the most part, with the exception of regular cleaning,the rest our equipment is practically maintenance free.

5. Be Prepared■ There is nothing more aggravating, than finding out apiece of equipment has failed. If you have a computer thathas crashed, the Help Desk may ask if you have a RecoveryDisk and/or your version specific e-BOS Installation CDs.These disks need to be stored in a safe place. If you cannotlocate these, please contact the Help Desk to request a copy.■ Keeping spare equipment on hand is part of being pre-pared. Consider each piece of equipment, and whether it is es-sential to your Bingo session. If it is, consider keeping a spare.■ For technical assistance, call our 24/7 Help Desk at(888) 246-4609 or e-mail us at pbkhelpdesk@vkge.com.

ISteve Dorsey • Tech Tips

Steve Dorsey

posted on Facebook. Visit our Web siteat VideoKingNetwork.com for details.

To learn more about this year’s summit– with greatly expanded show floor andwider variety of exhibitors – contactLesley Grashow at (203) 938-2782 orgrashowl@bnpmedia.com.

“The event offers a unique mix ofnetworking, education and Southern

hospitality – for those who want to be onthe cutting edge of developments withinthe gaming industry,” Grashow said.

“In addition to an exciting exhibitionfloor, it features compelling sessions and aqualified mix of industry professionals fromall across the country as they debut thenewest advancements in games, equip-ment and best practices on and off thegaming floor,” she added.

Fact, the show brings together peoplefrom all facets of the casino industry:charity, military, commercial and non-

commercial, as well as Tribal Bingofor education and networking.

“How you experience this event iscompletely up to you,” Grashow said.

“We’ve got it all - educational ses-sions, seasoned industry leaders, cocktailmixers and an unparalleled exhibit floor.”

For a complete list of show events,please visit www.sgsummit.com.

For further information on Video King,please call (800) 635-9912 or e-mailmarketing@vkge.com. We appreciateyour interest. And, that’s No Bull!

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fore I started with the Bingo world.■ How Do You Unwind: Pokémonhunting with my kids. They lovewalking around parks or drivingthrough the city looking for them.■ Life Motto: I’m a lucky man.� �■ If You Could Go Back In Time:I would love to live in Hawaii inthe ’50s and ’60s. Greg Noll rodewhat many at the time believedto be the largest wave eversurfed in December of 1969.After that wave, and the ensuingwipeout during the course of thatspectacular ride down the face ofa massive, dark wall of water.To watch that, would be epic!!■What Super Power Would YouLike To Possess? Teleportation.■ What’s On Your Bucket List?1. Jumping out of an airplane.2. Surfing in Hawaii or DisneyWorld. 3. Watch Joe Rogan, BillBurr, Joey Diaz, Henry Rollins andBill Envall live. 4. Speaking fluentlyin Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.■Why Those Languages: I nevertook the time to learn Spanish,and it always bugs me because ofmy name people assume I speakit. I can understand where theconversion is going, but can neveranswer questions back in Spanish,and I would love to learn andteach my kids so they don’t havethat gap in speaking with peopleas they grow older. I chose Por-tuguese because I would love tovisit Brazil one day and be able tocheck out Carnival, or go to a Mr.Olympia Bodybuilding competitionand talk with some of the athletesin their native language. My wife ispart Italian and has family in Italyright now, so we are learning moreand more to one day visit.■ If You Could Change One ThingAbout Your Life? We would alreadyhave a home that is paid off. ■What Are You Most ProudOf: My little family.■ Happiest Day Of Your Life: Dec.23, 2016. We were out riding atthe Sand Dunes. It was the firsttime I had everyone in my familyon a quad. Just driving aroundwith my wife and kids each ona quad. Greatest moment! Myparents, uncle, cousin andgrandfather were there to cheerthem on and help me capture themoment. Everyone had a blast,and going more is all I hear aboutnow, which has been a dream ofmine for the past six years.

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names for the amenities,such as Tradewinds Buffetand Mongo Bay. Our logois the toucan, and we alsoincorporate two palm treesinto marketing materials.■What makes TI uniqueamong resort properties:We are unique because ofwhere we are located along

the Mississippi River and all that we can offer our guests. We offer our guests a variety of amenities from the casino,

Bingo to yacht cruises, golf, indoor water park, national entertain-ment, conference room space and also high-end steak house andfull service spa. We have it all ... ■ On average, how many people visit the resort: More than 3 million people annually.■ Amenities Offered & Highlights at Treasure Island:

• Casino– 2,200-plus slot, video poker and video keno machines.• Table games – Full range of table games in friendly surround-

ings including Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em,EZ Baccarat, Fortune Pai Gow, 21+3 Blackjack and Crazy 4 Poker.

• Bingo – Latest in handheld electronic games in non-smok-ing and smoking sections.

• Hotel– Currently we have nearly 500 hotel rooms thatinclude standard rooms to customized suites.

• RV Park – The RV Park features all the hook-ups andconveniences, including electricity, water and sewer at all sites,restrooms, showers, on-site laundry, dump stations and50 percent admissions discount to The Lagoon.

•Marina – We have 56 transient slips with docking upto 100 feet and 81 seasonal slips.

• The Lagoon – Splish and splash your way to exciting familyfun at The Lagoon water park. The Lagoon has two water slides,a zero-depth entry pool with a Toucan slide, a lazy river that loopsaround the park with rapids and a waterfall. The Lagoon also hasan adult-only area with indoor and outdoor hot tubs and theonly swim-up bar in Minnesota. There is also a concession stand.

• Island Xtreme Bowling – 24 lanes of the latest automaticscoring and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.

•Mount Frontenac Golf Course – Beautiful 18-hole golfcourse, overlooks the scenic Mississippi

River and Lake Pepin.• Spirit of the Water –

The 100-pas-senger cruise

liner willtake you

on a relaxing tour down the Mississippi, while you sit back andenjoy the sights.

•Wave Spa – Indulge your senses with a pampering treat-ment. Services include facials, massages, haircuts and colors,makeups, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

• Dining options– We have a number of dining options whereyou can find just what you are looking for. From Island Perk coffeeshop to Xtreme Café, Prime Thyme Sub, Mongo Bay Grill, to CurrentsRestaurant, Tradewinds Buffet and the upscale Tado Steakhouse.

• Entertainment – We have both live national entertainmentand also free weekend entertainment in Parlay Lounge.

• Event Space– We offer 50,000 square feet of meeting andevent space for tradeshows, conferences, weddings, banquets andso much more. We have a space that can accommodate your needs. ■ Has traffic increased over the years: Traffic has increasedwith the opening of the water park, The Lagoon, and Wave Spaand with Tado Steakhouse. These amenities round out the “resort”side of the business.■What kind of packages do you have: The packages varyaccording to season and what is being offered. Some of thepackages we offer are: Wine Cruise Tour on the Spirit of the Water,Romance Package, Play & Stay (slots, Bingo), Getaway Package,Play & Stay Golf, Wave Spa Package, Ski & Stay and many more.We have something that will appeal to anyone. ■ Do you have a busy season: Attendance is steady throughoutthe year with peaks during special events or holidays. ■What type of customers do you attract: Mostly regional.■What are the most popular aspects of the resort: The Lagoonwater park has been very popular since its opening in early 2016. In the summer it may be Mount Frontenac, the RV Park andcruising the Mississippi on the Spirit of the Water.

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Treasure Island Marina, located along the Mississippi River.

Hotel Rooms & Suites

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Seeds Of Self Sufficiency Resown On Sacred Land

he Mdewakanton Dakota Indians, or “thosewho were born of the waters,” have lived onPrairie Island for countless generations.This graceful land, with the wooded shoresof the Mississippi and Vermillion Rivers,

embraces a broad and fruitful prairie – a spiritual placefor its people. Traditional cultural and spiritual cere-monies are filled with color and dance. The spirit is alive.■ The Prairie Island Indian Community Membersare descendants of the Mdewakanton Band of EasternDakota, also known as the Mississippi or MinnesotaSioux, who were parties to treaties with the UnitedStates from 1805 to 1863.■ Barn Bluff, near Red Wing, circa 1840s – was ofgreat importance to the tribe and served as both alandmark and a lookout point.■ Prior to white settlers moving to this area, ancestorsof the Prairie Island Indian Community were semi- nomadic people who lived along the Mississippi River. ■ In 1880, hope inspired some families to returnto Prairie Island – to buy back small parcels of theirancestral home. Then in 1936, the federal governmentofficially recognized Prairie Island Indian Communityas a reservation, awarding them 534 acres. The seeds of self-sufficiency were once again being

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“He really knows the Bingoindustry,” said Stuart, who hasknown Sherwood in various ca-pacities, as both friend and fellowworker, for more than 30 years.

“He has a strong trackrecord, has great relationshipswithin the gaming industry, andreally knows linked technology,”he said.

Mutually beneficial, Stuartcalls the move a win-win forour company, as well as ourcustomers, as each teammember shares their expertise.

“Phil will serve as a comple-ment to Video King’s dynamicsales team, who have alreadybroken ground, implementingour Bingo equipment and elec-tronic gaming systems in tribal,charitable, commercial and mili-tary markets across the globe,since the company’s inceptionback in 2005,” he said.

Rusty Morin, Video King’sCFO, heartily agreed.

“Phil has been in the gamingbusiness, Bingo and slots com-bined, for more than 30 years,and in the Class II slot businessnearly half that. He has devel-oped many relationships in theindustry, and has all the rightbusiness knowledge and attrib-utes to be the right guy to helpVideo King launch a brand-newproduct line,” he said, in addi-tion to our existing staff.

Among Sherwood’s firstprojects will be the roll out ofPokerNanza® Bingo, VideoKing’s latest patented game.Featuring multiple jackpots,PokerNanza combines the excite-ment of big Bingo prizes, alongwith the skill of Poker play.

Here is where Sherwood willstep in and take the lead.

“My goal is to make VideoKing a major player in the ClassII market,” he said. “I believethat there is a market for a ClassII Poker product, and PokerNanzafills that need. Along with theproduct, having a portabledevice makes this product lineunique,” he added.

Welcomed by the entire VideoKing staff, Sherwood – as onecan see – is no stranger to the

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The FlashPoint Bingo DisplayVideo King has a simple solution for smaller-scale venues, theFlashpoint Bingo Display. Combining gaming ingenuity with ourcomputer know-how, Video King has developed software, whichcan display a 75-number Bingo board onto a touch-screen PC.The computer also has a HDMI and VGA output, which meansthe same Bingo board image can be displayed onto one or morelarge-screen TVs. And, it makes no difference whether you use

Bingo cards, a roll cage or random number generator to “call” theballs. For added pizzazz, an animated Bingo graphic can be acti-vated, for a programmable number of seconds, by pressing the

“Bingo Button” once Bingo is called.

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ideo King can service most of your manufacturingneeds. Our skilled technicians have been deliveringquality products to government and independentlyregulated markets for many years. We can assistwith ensuring your product will withstand thescrutiny of your customers. We will hand-finish

and test all work before making available for your inspection.For further information, please contact Brian Jenkins,

Manufacturing Director, at bjenkins@vkge.com or (800) 635-9912, Ext. 6404. Following is a list of capabilities and services:

Electromechanical Assembly, Repair &Testing■ Surface Mount & Through Hole Soldering■ PCB Component Repair■ Wire Harness & Cable Assemblies■ PDU Wiring & Assembly■ BOM Creation & Organization■ ESD Protected Work Areas■ UL Listed, Product Assembly Inspections■ Complete Electrical Testing■ Quality Control Inspection Stats & Reports

Computer Services■ Hardware/Component Sourcing & Assembly■ Custom Image Creation■ Software Loading & Setup (On One Computer Or Many)■ Services Available On All Microsoft & Android Platforms

Logistics, Packaging & Shipping■ Warehouse Storage, Including Routine Inventory Status Reports■ Packaging Services - From Boxes And Pallets To Ocean &

Rail Containers■ Domestic & International Shipping Services

Video King’s Facility■ Modern, Secure, 25,000 ft² Temperature Controlled Facility

In The Heart Of Omaha ■ Multiple Loading Docks, Including A Half Dock, For Ease Of

Drop-off Or Pickup■ Itemized, Detailed Invoicing■ Terms Available■ Friendly and Courteous Staff Open To Answer Any Questions

Or Address Any Concerns

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Again, flexibility is key for thisproduct in this type of environment.

The FlashPoint software caneasily be loaded onto an existinglaptop, then connected to an existingTV, and VOILA ... Now you have amodern-day, portable Bingo system.

You can partner this systemwith a box of obsolete Bingo paperinventory, and, B-I-N-G-O, you havethe perfect recipe for one of every-one’s favorite past times.

Don’t forget we also offer rollcages, a large variety of Bingo balls... And, lest we not forget the belovedDUKE SYSTEM!

The Duke is our durable classicblower model that follows the samefootprint as our 500 Series Power-Play™ consoles.

Coupled with our superiordesigned 4000 Flashboard, thissystem is priced right, simplisticto use, and one of the most reliableoptions available.

Reach out to me today for moreinformation on how you can tap intothis market ... Or send your thoughtsand ideas to phansen@vkge.com.

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gaming industry, nor its major“players.”

Born and raised in Toronto,Sherwood, now 56 and a residentof Austin, Texas, has 32 years ofgaming experience in both theslots and Bingo industry.

“I began in gaming in1985 with Bazaar & Noveltyand continued in the “family”with Bingo King and StuartEntertainment for 20 years,”he said of his association withthe Stuarts, considered a Bingodynasty for many decades.

At one time, the lateLen Stuart, founder,wasCanada’s leading Bingo equip-ment supplier and a vendor ofdisposable Bingo cards to BingoKing in the states.

After acquiring Bingo King,Stuart merged his U.S. opera-tions, becoming the states’ lead-ing Bingo equipment supplier.

In 1991, the company wasofficially renamed Stuart Enter-tainment, his brother, Tim, said.

In 2005, Sherwood joinedMultimedia Games, eventuallybecoming Vice President of Salesfor the Eastern United States andCanada. For the past two years,he has been Director of Sales andNew Market Development withBluberi Gaming Technologies.

Sherwood received hisBusiness AdministrationDiploma from Seneca Collegeof Applied Arts and Technologiesin Toronto, but says his measureof success is “having a home,family and friends.”

As far as the future of Bingo,Sherwood foresees the game willcontinue to evolve. And, by thesame token, the gaming industryin general.

“I see players looking for morecommunity-style games – questsfor millennial, video gaming typeproducts. Playing on tablets willbe the next major direction of theslot machine,” he said.

When he’s not immersedin gaming, Sherwood, a familyman, likes to spend time withhis wife, Barb, and two sons,Alec, 18, and Jack, 15, watchinghockey and any sport theirchildren are involved in.

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The Bingo Venue■ How did you hear about Video King: We actually learnedabout Vide King through our paper and dauber distributor. Wethen took the time to do some research to see what was offeredand how this product was better and how it would fit into ourprogram at Treasure Island.■ How would you rate Video King’s products and service: We have been very happy with the products offered and the customer service that Video King provides. When you change to a new systemyou know that there will be some kind of issues during the transi-tion. Video King has been right there assisting in any way they can

and helping us tosolve any prob-lems as soonas possible.■ How popularis Bingo:Bingo is whereit all startedhere at TreasureIsland, and ithas remainedpopularwith our

guests since 1984. We have a great group of guests thatattend Bingo on a regular basis. We have been working on thedeveloping the younger audience, as well by doing promotionsto make Bingo fun and exciting to that audience.■ Given the choice of entertainment options, why do youthink people enjoy Bingo: I believe Bingo is a great socialentertainment experience. Our guests come here to enjoy theBingo games, as well as have a chance to meet other guestsand socialize with them. We have a lot of guests that havedeveloped friendships, and they get together here for fun. ■ How big is the Bingo venue: Island Bingo seats 480 guestswith the option to increase the seating to about 520 guests,by adding a few tables here and there throughout the hall.■ Has it increased in popularity: I think the popularity ofBingo dropped for a period of time, but with the introduction of“Bingo Gone Wild” and the Cosmic Bingo sessions, I believe it isgaining popularity with the younger crowd. Treasure Island bringsin celebrity guests to help with the “Bingo Gone Wild.”We have special appearances with our radio partners on specificnights, and it adds a whole new level of excitement for the guests.■What are the demographics: Our Bingo audience varies widelyfrom the 50-plus group to the first timers, who are turning 18 andwant something different to do that can be inexpensive and givethem fun entertainment value for their dollar.■What are some of the more popular Bingo promotions:We have several promotions that have been very well-received,including trips, shopping sprees, smart TVs, designer hand bagBingo, and most recently on New Year’s Eve, we gave away a newcar to one lucky guest. These promotions proved to be highlysuccessful and also brought in a larger audience to participate.■ Describe your Bingo venue: Our Bingo hall has a great mixof smoking and non-smoking seats, as well as a concessionstand we call “Blue Lagoon.” They serve everything from soups tosandwiches, fried food and salads. They also serve a select list ofbottled beers for our guests. We have ball call/pattern monitorsthroughout the hall, so no matter where you sit you can see whatball is next, as well as two TriplePlay Flashboards and three digi-tal Bonanza flashboards. Our caller desk is elevated so they cansee the whole crowd as to not miss any Bingos.

■ How do you increase interest: We try to increase our attendanceand interest by coming up with different promotions and new

Bingo games. We havea great guest base thathelps as well in tellingus what they would liketo see and play. We valuetheir feedback, and theyappreciate the fact thatwe listen to their ideas.■ Any expansions orimprovements:We recently enlarged our

non-smoking section andchanged the location of the smoking and non-smoking sections.Now the caller, payout clerk, restaurant and the restrooms arein the non-smoking section. This has been a great hit with ourguests. In January, we implemented a few new games andprogressives to our Bingo program that we think will be a greataddition to start off the new year. ■ How do Bingo managers/customers like Video King products:

• The TriplePlay™Flashboards:Our guests and team membersalike think they are bright, crisp and easy to read and see. No burnt-out light bulbs to contend with any longer, so no one misses anumber that has been called.

• The CHAMP-e:™We havehad a lot of positive feedbackwith the CHAMP-e handsets.They are also crisp and clearwith great graphics, and theyare lighter than the Champ IIs,which is a plus.

• The Bel Air™ Bingo con-sole.The Bel Air is a great Bingodesk. It is very reliable and has avery good visual presentation. ■What’s on your wish list:We are looking to add two moreTriplePlay Flashboards to ourBingo hall, as well as trying tomake it easier for our guests toget through the admission line.

An award-winning resort, Treasure Island is initiating an$86 million dollar expansion project, which will includetwo new hotel towers, featuring suites with floor to ceilingwindows, an additional pool added to The Lagoon, newrestaurants, new smoke-free casino and many renovationsto the existing property, including the Buffalo Hotel Tower.

CHAMP-e Gaming Tablet

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

The Lagoon

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And, as we have, with otherstaffers, he was game enoughto play our “get-to-know-yougame” we feature in variousnewsletters – as he preps forthis new venture.

So, here goes ... Sherwoodconsiders the telephone the bestinvention ever. If he had theresources he’d invent a timemachine. Like a true Canadian,his favorite TV show is “HockeyNight In Canada.”

His favorite get-away is aNorthern Ontario summer cot-tage, where he could enjoy hisfavorite drink, a Manhattan,favorite food, a T-bone steak.

What he’s most proud of aretheir sons. The happiest day ofhis life is today. And his favoritemovie is “Tommy Boy.” Askedwhy. “It’s Sales 101,” he said.“Never Give Up.”

Yep, definitely the rightman for the position. To contactSherwood, please call (800) 635-9912, Ext. 6849 or e-mail him atpsherwood@vkge.com.

to purify the air, No Ozone, a highly toxicsubstance, which calls for closing offthe room to occupants, is used. Equallyimportant, the air exchange rate. To gethealthier indoor air, you need to changethe air in the room to clean it, accordingto the unit’s manufacturer.

For improved quality air, they recom-mend 4 to 6 air exchanges per hour. For325 square feet, you get 6 exchanges perhour with this unit. For 500 square feet,you get 4. And, more purifiers can alwaysbe added to extend or improve coverage.

These are just some of the manybenefits, according to Peggy Hansen,a regional sales manager for Video King,who has scouted various products to en-hance our customers’ gaming experience.

Manufactured in the United Statessince 2001, the Catalytic PUREAIR purifiercan plug into any standard outlet, pulling.93 amps per unit. And, they require noinstallation. You just take it out of the box,plug it in, and begin to improve yourindoor air quality, she said.

Key Benefits■ Designed as a floor unit, theCatalytic PUREAIR purifiers can bepositioned virtually anywhere – betweenslot machines, within hotel rooms, out-side commercial kitchens or throughoutyour home or business.■ Occupying little space, each unit isshipped factory direct, in a double-packed

box, weighing 30 pounds and measuring24”H x 24”W x 8”D in dimension.■ The entire unit is guaranteed for twoyears, with the exception of the two filtersand UV lamp. Based on normal usage,the $19 UV and $119 filter set need tobe replaced once per year.

Environments with heavier usage andoccupancy, may need more frequent filterchanges. No special tools or training is re-quired for maintenance. Volume discountsmay apply for the replacement filters.■ Not only that, notably fast-acting, airquality improvements can be detectedwithin the first hour of usage, accordingto the multitude of satisfied customers.

Favorable Reviews“The number one complaint (from

guests) is smoke. These things (air puri-fiers) made a night and day improvementin air quality so quickly.” - Dave Fuller,Hotel Director Peppermill Resort SpaCasino

“We have three dogs and a sonwith allergies. The Catalytic PUREAIR unithas helped with the pet odor and my sonbreathes much easier. We keep the unit inthe family room so everybody benefits.”- The Meier Family, Tahoe Donner, Calif.

“At our facility, we use a lasertreatment for taking care of foot problems,which has odor as a by-product of thetreatment. The Catalytic PUREAIR unittakes care of odor problems and improvesthe indoor air quality at my practice.

“Staff, patients and I are very pleasedwith the product. The unit is used in thetreatment room 400 sq. ft. Smelly feet andodors from laser treatments are mitigated

by the Catalytic PUREAIR unit, as well aschemical odors including: alcohol, disin-fectant, burnt skin cells,” - Dave Condon,DPM, Truckee Podiatry, Truckee, Calif.

“They’re doing fantastic, We justordered more, they are doing so good.”- Albert Johnson, General Manager,Gold Dust West, Reno, Nev.

“The Grand Sierra Resort uses theCatalytic PUREAIR unit to reduce odors leftby guests and pets. Ozone can be toxicso using the Catalytic PUREAIR unit is lungfriendly to our guests and hotel workers.The hotel is pet friendly so they have toclean out pet odors.” - Pam Watts, Execu-tive Housekeeper, Grand Sierra Resort

“It’s been less than two weeks and theverdict is already in. These make a differ-ence!” - Terry Boyle, General Manager,Winnemucca Inn and Casino

“The Catalytic Pure Air system isthe greatest. My niece and her husbandhave extreme allergies to dogs, beforepurchasing our system they couldn’t cometo our home without popping Claritin.The system is so great we have one in ouroffice. Our team of receptionists appreci-ate fresh clean air every day.” - Rena Zat-ica, Front Office Staff, General Manager

“I got one of these last summerduring the terrible fires because myhusband already has compromised lungs.

It made a huge difference for him.Now, it just quietly does its job and keepsthe dog hair and dust out of the air for allof us. You need to try it!” - Yolanda Fos-ter, Prospect Mortgage, Reno, Nev.

To learn more, contact Video King at(800) 635-9912 or marketing@vkge.com. Breathe Easier. Volume Discounts Apply!

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provided by the House waswagered before allowing it tobe removed from the system.

Other options are just aseasy to set up, such as “cash-out at any time” or “full buy-inmust be wagered before cashout”... the possibilities areendless, but easy to control!

We hope you’ll “match”our excitement about buildingthis new level of participationin credit-based Bingo andClass II gaming ...

Find out by adding MatchPlay & Free Play today –that’s The LatestDevelopment!

Side games that Video King offers are always on the wish listand may come to Island Bingo in the future.■ Future plans:We always are looking at our program to makesure we have the very best games with the highest payouts.We will continue to always try and do this.■What are your best methods of advertising? Based on themessage and the target audience, this will range from traditionalnewspapers and magazines to outdoor billboards, direct mail,radio partners or a variety of social media. These are all highlyeffective methods to reach our different audiences. ■ How do you incorporate social media: In Bingo we use Face-book to advertise and create excitement for some of our specialevents and Bingo Gone Wild. I believe it gets the word out to theyounger crowd, as well as creating a buzz with certain events.

Expansions & AdditionsAdditions and renovations are determined by the Prairie Island

Indian Community Tribal Council and the Treasure Island execu-tive management. This planning along with regular guest surveyshelps to determine the future amenities at Treasure Island.

Some of the major additions include:

■ 1984: Treasure Island Bingo opens■ 1988: Treasure Island Resort & Casino opens■ 1993: A 78,000-square-foot addition, which included valetparking, three restaurants, gift shop, players club, ballroom andentertainment center■ 1995: Nearly 10,000 square feet of business offices are added■ 2001: Nearly 200,000 square feet are added to the casino,including a new great entry, additional games and 60,000-square-foot warehouse

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Island Xtreme Bowling is state-of-the-art in light and sound.

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Treasure –––Continued From Page 10■ 2008: The new TreasureIsland Entertainment Centeris added along with the newEagle Tower hotel and the Is-land Xtreme Bowling Center■ 2015: The TradewindsBuffet is completely remod-eled and the new upscaleTado Steakhouse opens■ 2016: The Lagoon waterpark and Wave Spa openalong with a new fitnesscenter.■ 2016: Groundbreakingfor an $86-million dollaraddition and renovationis announced. The addition will includetwo new hotel towers for anadditional 300 rooms, whichalso include new suites withfloor to ceiling windows, anadditional pool added toThe Lagoon, new restau-rants, new smoke-free casinoand many renovations to theexisting property, includingthe Buffalo Hotel Tower.

Honors/AwardsOver the years Treasure

Island and the Prairie IslandIndian Community havereceived numerous awardsincluding: Best CasinoEditors Pick Award byMinnesota Meetings &Events, Celebrate BusinessSuccess Award, presented bythe St. Paul Chamber ofCommerce; St. Paul Chapterof the Disabled AmericanVeterans presented anaward for our commitment tothe DAV and military organi-zations, for 16 years in a row,Midwest Gaming & TravelMagazine has awardedTreasure Island Resort &CasinoMinnesota’s FavoriteCasino/Property from theirReader’s Survey; NationalKidney Association awardedour Executive Chef JamesPowers with an award to ac-knowledge his years of sup-port, The AmericanDiabetes Association pre-sented an award to TreasureIsland Resort & Casino andthe Prairie Island IndianCommunity for their dedica-tion and support to the ADA.

So, bottom line, to attract players, the facility needsan authentic game. Like the players, the facility alsodesires a game with the capability that allows the playerto throw away a winning hand, but for a different reason.

The reason is profitability.While good players like theopportunity to better their hand and to increase their chancesof winning a prize or a better prize, the house counts on play-ers, who are not good players, players who make mistakesand play sub-optimally, to increase the facility’s profits.

So, if a “Jacks Or Better” full-pay game is a 9/7 game,with a 97.5 percent theoretical payout, then poor play lowersthe actual payout substantially, maybe to an actual payout of92 percent or 90 percent, or even less.

This means the win for the house could increase from2.5 percent to 8 percent or 10 percent or even more,equivalent to the win from some spinning reel games.

In the Class II market, there has never been an interac-tive Class II Video Poker game with the look, pay table, andplay action of a Las Vegas Video Poker game, until now!

Meet PokerNanza®. It is a Class II game with all theattributes of a Class III game. It is Bingo, but looks, playsand pays like a Class III, Las Vegas Video Poker game.

Plus, it has huge jackpots or progressives – in thetens of thousands of dollars – in addition to the standard“Jacks Or Better” prize payouts, and a Bingo prize payout.

Additionally, it is interactive and de-signed to be linked between sites formulti-site, multi-player game play.

And, it plays fast.Play of300- to 500-plus hands per hour areachievable, depending on how goodthe players are at making card-play-

ing decisions.Hardware wise, PokerNanza has

been coupled with the latest tablet technology,the CHAMP-e™ gaming tablet by Video King.

This hardware advance makes the game “playerportable”’ and ideal for facility bars, buffets and Bingohalls, areas that are often underutilized.

The game also has the necessary legal opinions,lab approvals and patents to support a facility’s regulatorin the classification determination process.

PokerNanza is a real win! For Bingo and Video Pokerplayers, Indian Country and Bingo halls – anyone seekingto fill the need for a Class II Video Poker game. A Bingo gamewith a large existing player base.

U.S. Patents 8,752,838 & 9,472,061. Domestic & International Patents Pending.

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Cards are dealt face down to begin, then revealed.Players then touch cards they want to keep to createthe best hand. Below, a Full House, a winning hand.

In the Class II market, there has never been an interactive Class II Video Poker game with the look, paytable and play action of a Las Vegas Video Poker game, until PokerNanza, a Class II game with all the at-tributes of a Class III game. Plus, it’s designed to be a multi-player, linked game, generating huge jackpots,in addition to the standard “Jacks Or Better” prize payouts and a Bingo prize payout.

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hat’s theskinny? Anew type ofdesk skins tobe precise. So

precise, they fit across the frontof Video King’sPowerPlay PL500™ SeriesBingo Consoleslike a glove.

As fashion-able and func-tional, not onlyare they inter-changeable, but easy to ship,store – simply folding into aloose roll – position and remove.

Lightweight and affordable,the customizable skins aremade of durable vinyl, printedwith high quality UV inks, andcoated with a dry-erase surface.

The new skins are justanother option for our cus-tomers to help promote theirBingo hall, charity, event orbusiness, according toCindy Martin, Video King’scustomer service manager.

They can be used for avariety of reasons, she said.

Just ask the folks at GilaRiver Gaming Enterprises, Inc.,among our first customers topurchase the desk skins.

“The Bingohalls at GilaRiver Casinoswill look morefestive in thenear future,”said TarynE.S. Webster,Director of

Casino Games. “The enterprisejust purchased six desk skins,which are a new product fromVideo King that display colorfulslogans, such as “Happy Holi-days” and “Happy Mother’s Day.”(Pictured On Page.)

“Gaming officials say it isa great way to continue to pro-mote the room and send outa welcome to what holiday isbeing celebrated,” she added.

To learn more, contact CindyMartin at (800) 635-9912, Ext.6811 or cmartin@vkge.com.

Gila River Gaming Enterprises

VKGS LLCVideo King Headquarters1045 N. 115th, Ste. 200 Omaha, NE 68154 Toll Free: (800) 635-9912 Local: (402) 951-2970 Fax: (402) 951-2990

Manufacturing 7270 Pacific St.Omaha, NE 68114Toll Free: (800) 525-8380 Facility: (402) 951-2970 Fax: (402) 315-3496

Florida AffiliatesTampa Office9940 Currie Davis Dr., Ste. 122Tampa, FL 33619Toll Free: (877) 746-6087Local: (813) 628-4020Fax: (813) 628-4013

Fort Lauderdale Office3402 S.W. 26th Terrace, Ste. B4Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Local: (954) 321-8300Toll Free: (800) 786-2464Fax: (813) 954-321-8262

VKGE Canada Ltd.Research Development1146 Waverly St., Unit 1Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P4 Local: (204) 452-0100 Fax: (204) 452-0600 Help Desk: (888) 246-4609

Newsletter EditorCarla Chance(800) 635-9912, Ext. 5851cchance@vkge.com

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