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H ow much is that doggiein the window. Nothing –if you play one of Video

King’s newest gaming devices, theCHAMP-e™ Android tablet.

The dog with his nose pressedagainst the screen, so eager to play,

is just one of the new featureswe will offer in this newgeneration of high-techgaming tablets.

In addition tomore enhanced, high-

resolution graphics, this portable,touch-screen tablet will include aseries of animations, featuring ourrascally canine cartoon mascot,Champ – in a variety of new poses.

Not to mention brighter, 1280 x800 pixel screen, greater processingpower for more complex patternsand 12-plus hour run time, all encasedin a futuristic, light-weight design.

ideoKing isamongtheworld’slargest

providers of electronic gam-ing 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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n Come Play ‘Dog-Gone’ Bingo:It’s A Real Fetch’N Game! ... 1 n New CHAMP-e Android TabletPerforms New Bag O’ Tricks! ... 1 n Word From Our President/CEO:E-Tabs A Natural Evolution ... 2n Riverboat Bingo Not A Mirage;Provides Arizona Desert Oasis ... 2n Bingo King Florida OffersA ‘Dab’ Of Fun In The Sun ... 3 n Save The Date: BingoWorldReturns To The Gulf Shore ... 3 n OMNI Analyst Brings HisWorldy Experience To Game ... 4n Just Like Magic, KaplanConjures Up ‘Amazing’ Game! ... 4n A Bonus Feature OMNI NowAutomates Progressive Prizes ... 5n Available 24/7 It’s Video King’sHelp Desk To The Rescue ... 6n Why Choose Video King?It’s Our Customers’ Call! ... 6 n LED Flashboards Brilliant Idea;Save Money, Time, Energy! ... 8n New Desk Decals Can Add ‘Brand’ New Look To Venue ... 12

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CHAMP-eGaming Tablet Readied To Play!

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Y ou don’t have to sit, stay, roll over, oreven play dead. All you got to do is wantto play. That is if you want to win some‘Bone–us’ prizes at BingoWorld,pegged the world’s largest Bingo show,

held May 5-7 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum andConvention Center in Biloxi, Miss.

And, here’s your reward ... For the third straight yearin a row, Video Kingwill hold a fun-filled Bingo game withspectacular give-aways at our booth at the show, held inconjunction with the Southern Gaming Summit, knownas the largest commercial gaming tradeshow outsideof Vegas. (To register, log on to www.sgsummit.com.)

And, yep, you guessed it. This year we’ve gone tothe dogs ... with the theme, that is! “Dog-Gone” Bingo,It’s A Fetch ’N Game!will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday,May 6, in front of Booth 923. The objective: To “fetch” abone pattern on the Bingo card, with the numbers called.

Performing Whole New Bag O’ Tricks!

Come play with CHAMP-e, Video King’snew Android gaming tablet, performing a

whole new bag o’ tricks!

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Fetch’N Game To Be Held InVideo King’s Booth At Show!

E-Pull-TabsA NaturalEvolution InGaming ...

H ello everyone.We keep get-ting calls,e-mails and

texts, and we want more,more, more ... A number ofour customers are asking usto develop a full line of E-Tabs,electronic pull-tabs.

Wehavestartedtheprocess.Ouralways-creativesoftwareteam isworkinghard onthisE-Tabproject

as they continue to introducenew, Class II Bingo themed-games to our ever-expanding,electronic game catalogue.

I do / we do want all of youto continue to give us your sug-gestions as we move along withthe development of our elec-tronic pull-tab games.

Not only where E-Tabswould be well received, butdown to the design, themes,and how you would like it tobe played.

Just as electronic Bingoevolved from paper Bingo, webelieve E-Tabs will evolve frompaper pull-tabs. There’s a mar-ket for both.

Please continue to reachout to me / us. The constantfeedback that we receive fromour customer base plays a hugepart in the fact that we havebeen able to grow throughoutthe years, continually strivingto be the leader on the techfrontier.

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A Word From Tim Stuart

Relax, That’s No Mirage ...

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N o need to rub your eyes. It’s not a mirage.There really is a riverboat in the middle ofthe desert, although it’s dry-docked. Butfrom a far, in the extreme heat, it may behard to decipher, since they cleverly

painted the rocks outside blue to resemble water, perhapsan oasis effect to help relax the mind.

And, while historically many have sought refuge byboat, the Riverboat Bingo in Surprise, Ariz., actually doesprovide refuge to many – in a similar sense.

In addition to its Bingo operation, Riverboat Acres has11 acres of land used for fund-raising purposes, whichsupport A New Leaf’s homeless and domestic violenceshelter programs in Maricopa County.

Established more than 40 years ago, this human serviceagency has been able to help an average of 19,000 clientsand residents annually through a myriad of shelters,programs and services at no cost to those who qualify –

including youth services, foster care,outpatient counseling and affordable,supportive housing.

Besides the main building,designed as a riverboat, the propertyoffers RV storage, an indoormeeting/event facility, a covered-pavilion, which seats 200, two woodengazebos, a fenced tennis/basketballcourt and “The Captain’s Galley,”the on-site café.

To learn more about Riverboat Acres – which usesVideo King’s equipment to launch its Bingo operations –it didn’t take a ship-to-shore call to find the gentlemen incharge of this rig.

Robert Ryan, the Riverboat’s program manager, alongwith Douglas Rowland, the assistant manager, who gavethe following “411,” could both be found “on deck.”n When was Riverboat Bingo established: In 2000,approximately 16 years ago.n Whose idea was it to build a riverboat in the desert:The previous owners used the Riverboat to sell antiques.n Where is it located: Two miles west of the 303 on BellRoad. We are located on the north side of Bell.n What is the area known for: Originally Surprise was aretirement community. Now we see the Surprise becoming acommunity for families with a large number of activities forpeople of all ages, including Bingo.n How often is Bingo played: Riverboat has 10 Bingosessions per week. Two sessions at 11 a.m. on Tuesday andThursday; and two sessions at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sun-day. We also have six sessions in the evenings at 6:30 p.m.every evening except Wednesdays.

Riverboat Bingo Provides Desert Oasis

In addition to its Bingo operation, Riverboat Acres, located in Surprise, Ariz., has 11 acres ofland, used for fund-raising purposes, which support A New Leaf’s homeless and domestic violence shelterprograms in Maricopa County. The main building, shown above, is designed as a riverboat.

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Besides Bingo, Riverboat Acres is a popular settingfor birthday parties, weddings, family reunions, craft

shows, corporate and community events.

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SAVE The Dates:’15 TradeshowsVideo King is taking our showon the road! Catch us at theupcoming shows:

n NIGA: March 30-April 2,San Diego, Calif. nBingoWorld: May 5-7, Biloxi, Miss.n Class II Summit: June 1-3,Milwaukee, Wis.n Canadian Gaming Summit:June 16-18, Windsor, Ontario.n G2E: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, Vegas.n For more details, stay tuned!

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Beach Design All-New, Exclusive Line

T ropical breezes,sparkling water, a cooldrink, warm sunshineand golden sun ...Sound like an ideal

location ... Make you want to linger ... Well, we can’t buy you beach-front

property, but we can make yourmemories last. Bingo King of Florida,a division of Video King, is launchinga new line of souvenir dabbers,according to Carol Hopkinson, fromher Fort Lauderdale location.

“We wanted something unique tokick off the tourist season, Bingo’s

high tide, when the northern snowbirdstypically flock to our Florida’s shores.”

Exclusive to Bingo King’s cus-tomers, the dabbers, with their by-thebeach-scene design, are available inteal, green, blue, purple and pink, allthe players’ favorite colors.

“We also opted for the smaller, 3-ounce bottles,” said Hopkinson, whichare easier to handle and what our

customers prefer.”To learn more, please call

Carol at (800) 635-9912,Ext. 6941 or e-mail her atchopkinson@vkge.com.

In addition to dab-bers, Bingo King, your

Bingo King of Florida, a division of Video King, has launched a new lineof dabbers, a by-the-beach design, as a souvenir for their Bingo players.

And, like a wise persononce said, “It is an evolution nota revolution!” More to come.Please stay tuned.

All the very best,Tim Stuart, President & CEOVKGS LLC (dba Video King)2717 N. 118th Cir., Ste. 210Omaha, NE 68164tstuart@vkge.com(800) 635-9912, Ext: 7777Cell: (voice) (402) 578-1475Text: (only) (402) 575-8387VideoKingNetwork.comFacebook.com/VideoKingNetwork

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Yes, this Wi-Fitablet, with increased

levels of animation, is awhole new dimension ingaming, capable of play-

ing both cash and our spectacu-lar line of credit-based games,amped with dynamic themes,free cards and bonus rounds.

So, if you want to takeyour game to the next level,CHAMP-e is readied for play!To arrange a Webinar or demo onthe CHAMP-e or any of our prod-ucts, contact us at (800) 635-9912 or marketing@vkge.com.

And, be sure to check outour Web site to view our latestthemed QuickShot Bonanzagames, Mermaid’s Quest andPotion Commotion, the rest of

our gaming devices, as well as online store!

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n Name: Roberto Merola.n Age: 37.n Residence: Winnipeg,Manitoba.n Title: OMNI Support Analyst.n How Long With Company:Nine years since Halloween!n JobDetail:The keycompo-nent ofmy job isto workcloselywith theOMNIdevelop-mentgroup, toanalyze andtest differ-ent features of OMNI. I reviewnewer and older OMNI functionsand resolve any issues, as wellas respond to comments or con-cerns from our field staff.n Best About Job: A big part ofmy job is to improve and buildnew features to fit our clients’needs. This has to be the mostrewarding part – creating some-thing new that benefits others.I also have the privilege of work-ing with some of the best peoplein the industry. This I find to bean essential component to asuccessful career. nMost Difficult Aspect: It hasbeen a bit of a challenge trans-ferring from the Help Desk to anOMNI analyst. I found that thereis a great deal of features that Idid not previously know. However,in the last year I went through alearning curve and am quicklyadjusting to my new duties.n Best About OMNI: It’s veryeasy to learn and utilize the dif-ferent screens. It’s quite amazingafter a simple Webinar howBingo management/staff can betrained and up to speed with thesystem screens and functions. nWhat Feedback Have YouReceived From Customers:

OMNI AnalystBrings WorldlyExperience To‘The Game!’

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Poof, like magic, a game idea, out of the blue,flashed into his head. Thunderstruck, the gameshow designer/entertainer/MC, add to that pro-fessional magician, instantly dropped what hewas doing, stopping in his tracks.

Yes, he’s a man of many, many hats ... Amped and fueledby inspirational adrenaline, he quickly laid out a rough ren-dition onto a board game and presented it to one of the bestjudges as to what’s fun or not, a youngster, his daughter,Madison, who was 6 at the time.

Encouraged by her enthusiasm, StephenKaplan, 53, also known as “Doktor Strange”and most recently Mr. Bingotainment, thendesigned a board game, based on his concept,ultimately known as “Amazing Bingo: The BingoGame,” and rushed it out to market.

Now, several years later, he’s launching a newedition, pegged “The Strategy Game With The Bingo Premise,”adaptable for major fund-raisers and tournament play.Or as one early reviewer put it:“‘The (Amazing) Bingo Game’ brings a fresh, innovative

approach to a well-known, much-loved pastime. No longerrestricted to ‘random luck,’ ‘The Bingo Game’ carries ele-ments of challenge and strategy that will captivate playersof all ages,” The Bingo Ombudsman had said.Or, perhaps better yet, from the mouth of babes:

“Way to go, Uncle, even I like it,” said his nephew, then age 18.And much of his success has been lit-

erally a roll or should we say new spinof the dice. (More on that later ... )

Or as Kaplan, the ultimate showman, might say it. There’s no sleight of the hand ladies and gents, it will

take skill to win this game. So don’texpect any rabbits out of a hat ...

“Imagine – (if you will) –finally going after the numbersyou need for Bingo, no morehoping Lady Luck to draw it outof a Bingo machine,” he explained.

Players simply roll his patented“Slap Dice” to move through a maze-like game board, seeking numbersneeded for Bingo, found on the game’s Bingocards. That’s where the term ‘A-maze-ing Bingo,’ get it,he said, comes in.

However, the objective is the same as the traditionalBingo game. By following some simple rules, along withunique landing spots, the players will compete to get Bingo,without giving it to their opponents first.

Like in life, it’s best not to bank everything on sheer luck.“It is just you, using your own skills, to get to your num-

bers. Everything needed comes with the game, including 25

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Just Like MagicKaplan Conjures ‘Amazing Bingo!’Strategy Board Game Ideal ForFund-Raisers, Tournament Play

‘Amazing Bingo,’ a game of cunning, has the sameobjective as traditional Bingo. The game includes

everything needed to play, including Kaplan’s patentedSlap Dice, a new twist to help or hinder play.

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Poof, like magic, Stephen Kaplan, a man of manyhats, has invented the first-ever Bingo strategy boardgame, adaptable for fund-raisers and tournament play.

Also known as ‘Doktor Strange’ in his magic acts,Kaplan is a leading authority on Bingo-related enter-tainment and first to bring Cosmic Bingo, with his own

spin to Canada, among other things.

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We received a lot of great feed-back, from the extensive report-ing we deliver and that keeps ongrowing, to our promotion mod-ule and inventory management.Audit is one of our biggest fans!n OMNI’s Most Requested Fea-ture: Reports, we can never havetoo many. There always seemsto be a new request, modificationor alteration of a report. Thingslike adding all types of billableproducts into one general reportto make it much easier forthe customer, or adding newfilters so we can narrow downto a single inventory product orserial number.n Interests: I love being outdoorson those hot summer days.When summer hits Winnipeg,first things first, camping!Whata better way to spend some timeoutdoors. I also look forward towaking up Sunday morning towatch my Italian soccer teamJuventus play with dad by myside. I been a fan for over 20 yearsand have watched them play inseveral stadiums in Italy. Livingin Italy during Italia 90 WorldCup was truly a huge experiencefor me. I believe that’s whatmade me a huge soccer fan!n Be As A Child: This was aconfusing topic for me as a child,but I knew somehow I would beinvolved with electronics.n Family: I have been blessedwith a pair of amazing parents.They were both born in Italy, andI was lucky enough to live therefor six years from the age of 11.I have an older brother who livesin Chicago, but my extendedfamily still resides overseas.n Background: I was born andraised in Winnipeg. In 1989,when I was about 11, my par-ents and I moved to Italy. Aboutsix years later, my father neededto return to Canada for work.We have been back ever since. n Favorite Get-Away: I’ve goneto Spain with my friends back in2008 and have been wanting togo back ever since. The mostmemorable part of our trip hadto be the island of Ibiza. It is mydream to own a little villa thereand enjoy the sun!

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Bonus Feature A Win-Win For Everyone!

OMNI Automates Progressive Prizes!

J ackpot! Here’s a prizedfeature, that’s quite pro-gressive in terms of Bingomanagement systems.OMNI,™ “The Total Solu-

tion,” can now manage and updateyour progressive prizes automatically.

In case you haven’t heard,OMNI is Video King’s revolutionary,MICS compliant Bingo managementsystem, sought for its supreme track-ing ability, among other things.

A win-win for everyone, OMNI’s newProgressive Prize module is just the lat-

est in a series of featureswhich keep youreye on theultimateprize – yourbottom line.Here’s how

it it works, based on data from Shannon Galli,

a member of VideoKing’s Research& DevelopmentTeam in Winnipeg,

steering the developmentof the OMNI system.

Progressive PrizesA progressive prize builds over

time until it is awarded. Halls offerprogressives to boost card sales – asthe prize builds, so, too, does playerexcitement, increasing sales as play-ers try to improve their chances ofwinning the big prize.

Bingo halls can have multipleprogressives building at the sametime. The presentation of these prizesto the players is important as it helpsbuild the excitement for the games.

In order to fund such a largeprize – without taking a big hit toprofits for the session in which it'sawarded – the operator typically setsaside some of the proceeds from thesession/game every day. OMNI helpsyou manage all of this and more!

OMNI’s ‘Prize’ Module The new OMNI Progressive Prize mod-

ule manages your progressive prizes. First, you tell the system how to

set aside money into each prize.It can do so based on a percent-

age of sales for the session; a specificgame; or simply use a fixed amount.

You can do this set up yourself ifyou like, or contact our 24/7 Help Desk,who will be happy to assist.

On a daily basis, OMNI does allthis math and accounting for you witha single press of a button!

In addition to automating progressive prizes, doing all the math for you,OMNI’s new module can also export the prize data to digital signage(see sample above) or be printed on a Prize Board handout to give to

players to help build excitement before the games begin.

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re-usable, punch-out Bingo cards,” hesaid. And, to make it even more inter-esting, he added another twist ... The game’s “Slap Dice,” invented byKaplan himself, have six sides, one diewith two hands and the other die withtwo faces – to either help or hinder play.

But the real beauty, he said, is virtu-ally anyone of any age, Bingo ornon-Bingo players alike, would

enjoy the game.And, any casino or

Bingo facility, with a minimum order,can have a custom game made, suchas “(Name Your Venue) Edition ofAmazing Bingo,” complete with logoson the game board, to use as VIP gifts,retail items and prizes, he said.

Whether he has magical powers or not,the fact is Kaplan – based on decades ofexperience – understands games.

Heralded as a foremost leadingauthority on Bingo-related entertain-ment, not only is he the creator of theworld's first Bingo strategy game andsome original new game shows, butfirst to bring Cosmic Bingo, with hisown spin, to Canada.

A professional consultant to theBingo industry for years, he also con-ducts seminars at leading gaming andBingo conferences on how to enhanceBingo virtually anywhere and can alsobe found in elementary schools through-out British Columbia for a companycalled “Classroom Expeditions,” wherehe entertains and educates students,grades 5-7.

And in his spare time, the father oftwo (no he had no known clones) MCsat the River Rock, the No. 1 casino inBritish Columbia, stages his own

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A ttention Bingo Halloperators ... Wantto make a programchange and don't

know how. Your keys ready to ex-pire, and you have no clue whatto do. Need to return some equip-ment, have the forms, but needsomeone to walk you through.

It’s Video King’s Help Desk –available 24/7 – to the rescue,ready, willing and able to makelife a little easier for you.

Since trouble-shooting isa major step in saving time,reducing stress and preventinglost revenue, our Help Desk hasprepared a check list of themost commonly asked questions– in order to better assist you.

Contact UsFor starters, here’s our con-

tact information: E-mail us atpbkhelpdesk@vkge.com or callus toll-free at (888) 246-4609.

Team Viewer AccessQ: Our hall recently got high-speed Internet. Can you use thatto help me?A: Yes! Video King now offers24/7, high-speed, remote accessto quickly assist you when youneed help. Ask your sales rep orHelp Desk about getting yourhall “Team Viewer” access.

With this technology, we canassist you in real time as if aHelp Desk technician were rightthere with you!

Key ExpiryQ: How do I find out when mykey is going to expire?A: If you are using the OMNI sys-tem, you can find the expiry dateof your key from navigating tothe OMNI home screen (WelcomePage), clicking “Setup” on theleft hand side, and then using thedown arrows, find “License.”

At the top of that window,there is a field for “Expiry Date.”Q: Should I let my key expire be-fore I call in? When should I call?

Available 24/7It’s Video King’s Help Desk TeamTo The Rescue! W hy Video King?

We could tellyou. You mayknow VideoKing is among

the world’s largest providers of elec-tronic gaming systems, game designs,digital signage and Bingo equipment.

Reaching a global market, VideoKing’s entertainment systems canbe found aboard luxury cruise liners,throughout Indian Country and inthousands of charitable, commer-cial and military establishmentsaround the world.

But perhaps you’d like to hearfrom our customers instead, who werekind enough to take a moment to ex-plain why they chose Video King, be itour products, their technological edgeor our service.

Great ServiceIt was service, from one man in par-

ticular, that sealed the deal, accordingtoMatt Trochlil, service manager atBlue Bay South LLC in Jackson, Mich.

“Speaking on behalf of Blue BaySouth LLC and our technical supportstaff, Brian Tuttle has been our go-toguy for over a decade when it comesto any Video King products and sup-port of your product,” he said.

“His extensive IT knowledge is ofgreat benefit and is crucial when itcomes to some of the challenges wecome across in our installs, upgradesand ongoing support for the charityBingo halls and casinos here in Michigan.

“We look forward to many moreyears of working with Brian, becausehe makes all of our jobs easier, is al-ways willing to help out in a pinch, andis an all-around, good Christian familyman. Video King is very fortunate tohave employees like him.”

Quality ProductsIn all, players have won more than

$30 million at Flamingo Bingo, knownas “North Texas’ Best Bingo.”

“We have 100 TAB-es in our 300-seatBingo hall in Sherman, Texas,” saidBob Stoolfire, president of FlamingoBingo, who has used Video King prod-ucts for approximately five years.

“Floyd (Olive) was our techsupport guy before he went into sales.Our Bingo game supports two organi-zations. One is an AIDS serviceprovider, serving a three-county area.

The other is a drug/alcohol rehab program. Both charities have had Bingo licenses for 30 years. “We chose TAB-es because they never break. Good POS software. Good tech support. All of the

people I deal with arefriendly, competent andcommitted to problemsolving,” he said.

To learn aboutFlamingo Bingo,visit their Web site:

www.flamingobingo.net.

‘Like Family’Bazaar Marketing, a leader in the

gaming and entertainment industry,is another customer who prefers VideoKing’s products and services. The com-pany, based in Ontario, supplies party-related items to wholesalers, retailersand the public, including customimprinting and specialty advertising.

“Customers can choose from avast selection of fun merchandise,including Bingo supplies and all typesof event tickets and supplies,” saidPeter Speck, vice president ofOperations and Electronic Gaming.

Speck worked for Bingo King forseven years, installing PowerBingoproducts, and Bazaar Marketing for13 years distributing Video Kingproducts, for a combined total of20 years in the industry.

“We can completely outfit yourBingo hall. Whether you need daubers,Nevada Tickets, Bingo balls, roll cages,or something more sophisticated likeour video gaming equipment.

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Capital City Bingo in Jackson, Miss., is the latest hall to have Video King‘wrap’ their Bingo console in a custom design. The charitable hall is thefirst in the state of Mississippi to use Video King gaming systems. The re-movable, vinyl wraps are an ideal way to promote your hall and available

in stock and custom designs. Visit our Web site for sample gallery.

Quality Service, Products, Tech Support Top List

Video King? It’s Our Customers’ Call!

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“It is our goal at Bazaar Marketingto provide you with quality products,competitive pricing, and fast deliv-ery,” he said.

Currently, Bazaar Marketing has3,000 TAB-es, Video King’s port-able gaming tablets, in the field andprints in excess of 850,000 Video KingPowerPick’em’s cards each month.

“Here’s why I, and more impor-tantly Bazaar Marketing, choose touse Video King products exclu-sively:

n Great quality productsn Knowledgeable and courteous help desknWillingness to go the extra mile tomake the end-users’ experience withtheir product a good onen They’re like a big family

“We are committed to excellenceand to operating with innovation, in-tegrity and ethics in all respects of ourbusiness. Through teamwork, technol-ogy and training we meet the challengeby exceeding customer expectationswith superior products and services,such as Video King’s,” he added.

To learn more about Bazaar Mar-keting, please visit their Web site atwww.bazaarmarketing.com.

Professional StaffFor more than 20 years, USA Gaming

has been a full-line distributor ofBingo, games of chance, gift basketsfor all occasions, and more.

The company has supportedVideo King electronics in their charita-ble halls for more than 15 years.

“We are a very professional andexperienced team that is 100 percentdedicated to servicing charitable or-ganizations, helping to make you prof-itable, successful and keep you up to

date on what's new in the industry.“We have gone through many

changes with Video King over the years,from the black and white units thatwere propped up by a wedge of foam,to the technology that we have today!

“Video King has been nothingless than professional and a pleasureto work with. We have partnered withan entire team, Tim (Stuart), Peggy(Hansen), Kevin (Watson) and thetechnical services and support crew,Dave (Wallace) and the help deskcrew and customer service, thatconsistently go above and beyondto make sure that USA Gaming isequipped to handle any situation,”

said Brad Cheesbro, onbehalf of the entire staff.

“This in turnallows us to enableour customers to

make much needed funds with themost up-to-date technology in the in-dustry for their worthy organizations!

“We look forward to our futureyears with Video King. They truly arethe leader in this industry!”

To learn more about USA Gaming,a one-stop Bingo shop, visit their Website: www.usagamingsupplies.com.

Tech SupportTreasure Island Resort & Casino

is the only casino resort in southern

Minnesota located on the MississippiRiver, offering guests some of the bestgaming, accommodations, food serv-ice and nationally known entertain-ment in the casino industry.

Treasure Island’s Caribbean-themed facility in Red Wing featuresmore than 2,200 slots, 27 blackjacktables, 20 carnival games, six-tablepoker room and 500-seat, high-stakesBingo hall. A relative newcomer, Treas-ure Island Resort & Casino has beenworking with Video King for 15 months.

“During this time we have hadexceptional service from them on mul-tiple levels, and the on-site technicalsupport is outstanding,” said ChadHauschildt, Treasure Island’s gamingoperations manager.

“If we need to contact their helpdesk line with a question, they arevery knowledgeable about the OMNIsystem and have been able to assistus in solving the issue,” he said.

“Treasure Island’s Bingo hall seatsabout 500 guests, and we have 320Champion II hand-held machines.These machines are very dependable, andwe rarely have any problems with them.

“One of the best guest service fea-tures of these machines is the abilityfor the Treasure Island Bingo teammember to be able to check the ma-chine log immediately if the guest hasa question, which in turn improves ourguest experience in Bingo. In case weneed to have a machine replaced, theysend them out right away.

“Another added feature of thehandheld machine that our guestsreally enjoy are the different free-cardgames (new QuickShot Bonanzas)that they can play for fun,” he said.

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Call ––––––Continued From Page 6 A: No! Once an OMNI key expires,

you are unable to log into OMNIagain until it is renewed.

Your OMNI system by defaultwill warn you every time you log into renew your key within sevendays of it expiring. This is when youshould call the Help Desk to renew.Q: How do I renew my key?A: If you are using the OMNI sys-tem, you can find the expiry dateof your key from navigating to theOMNI home screen (WelcomePage), clicking “Setup” on theleft hand side, and then usingthe down arrows, find “License.”

You can either e-mail the keyto the help desk by sending it topbkhelpdesk@vkge.com – oryou call the Help Desk, and tellthem the “Request Key” foundon that page, and we will tellyou a renewal key to type in theblank box called “Renewal Key.”

Then you press “SaveChanges” at the bottom. Youwill get a confirmation message.

ProgrammingQ: How much advance notice isrequired for program changes?A: This depends a lot on whatis being asked. If your changesare simple, such as a patternor prize change or even a newbutton, then most likely we cando this immediately over thephone with you.

When you have a newsession to be created, Help Deskshould be notified with a minimumof one-week notice, two weeks ispreferred. We will ask you tosend in a copy via fax or e-mailof your programming guide, anddo the programming for you.Q: Can programming be doneover the phone?A: Yes! Simple changes such aspattern or prize changes can bewalked through over the phone!

If your hall only uses BingoKing equipment for paper sales,this process is very easy!Q:Why do you ask for dial in?A: If a hall uses Video King forelectronics (i.e. SuperChamp,Champion II, TAB-e) thenchanges are also needed to yourpoint-of-sale software, to ensurethe booklets that you sell include

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n Favorite Food: Of coursepizza! O.K. Some homemadelasagna, and yeah that alsogoes well with homemade pizzapops! Italians and food aregreat friends, and growing up inan Italian home when it comesto food, the sky is the limit.n Before Life is Through: I wouldlove to visit the Maldives or BoraBora. All the pictures I have seenfrom both of these locations looklike Heaven, almost unbelievable!nWhere In Italy Did You Live:I lived in a small town namedTriggiano, which is a couplekilometers outside of Bari,Puglia. As of 2013, populationis around 29,000 people in a3,700-square-mile radius.n Favorite Place In Italy: SanGiorgio, Bari. It’s about a 10-minute scooter ride from whereI lived. I’ll never forget growingup close to a beach. I was alsolucky enough to live in Puglia,one of the most beautiful re-gions of the world, accordingto National Geographic.n Are You Fluent In Italian:Yes, I am. This is a major advan-tage when travelling to Italy ofcourse. I also found myself luckywhen I visited the island of Ibiza,most of the hotel staff andvacationers are from Italy.I also speak Italian with myparents at home or when weSkype with my family overseas.nWhy Was Ibiza So Special:It’s a trip that three friends and Ialways talked about and wantedto do for years. In 2008 we trav-elled to Amsterdam, Barcelonaand Ibiza, Ibiza being the last stop.The best part of Ibiza waseveryone’s vibe on the island.I couldn’t find a person in a badmood, music was playing onevery corner, and the food wasamazing. I cannot forget the hoursrelaxing on the sandy beaches ofPlaya d’en Bossa, the guaran-teed sun, and the crystal bluewaters of the Mediterranean Sea.n Since You Love The Sun SoMuch, How Do You Handle TheWinnipeg Winters: I mostly hideindoors, and if I need to wanderoutside, I run from building tocar, car to building.

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Not only do LEDs run about 25degrees F cooler than incandescentbulbs, but use only .56 watts vs. 2.8watts of electricity, saving you moremoney in the long run.

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In addition to “Dog-Gone” Bingo,be sure to preview Video King’s latestline of electronic gaming systems andBingo equipment, including ourTriplePlay flashboards, new CHAMP-egaming tablet, OMNI Bingo Manage-ment System, now with progressiveprize automation, and our QuickShot

Bonanza games, with free cards,higher level of animation and bonusrounds.

“The Southern Gaming Summit/BingoWorld event is the can’t-missevent of the spring,” said LesleyGrashow,manager of the show.

“With a wider variety of exhibitors,expanded show floor, unique mix ofnetworking, education and southernhospitality, being in attendance is anecessity for those who want to be onthe cutting edge of developmentswithin the gaming industry,”she said.

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Another bright idea, Video King is now offering LED flashboards to saveyou more money, time and energy. News flash! Bulbs also sold separately.

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Everyone who knows me person-ally knows I dislike the cold. Maybeone day I’ll live in a place onceagain where there will be greengrass for Christmas. It reminds meof my first, so-called “winter” inItaly. It was the beginning of De-cember, oranges were on the trees,I looked up at my dad asking, “Is itgoing to snow for Christmas?” hesimply replied with “probably not.”You can imagine the look on myface then.n How Cold Does It Actually Get:I think it was last year or twoyears back. I try to not rememberthings like this.Winnipegreached a record of -55 degreesF, “Mars Cold” they say, and letme tell you, it’s so cold at thispoint, there’s no time to think,but try to stay warm and yes,hopefully your car starts.n Did You Ever Play Bingo Be-fore: Funny thing about Bingo is,it’s been a tradition in my familyfor years. During the Christmasseason, after hours and hours ofdinner time, my family bringsout the Bingo game, in Italiancalled “Tombola.” In comparison, it’s identical to90-number Bingo.We play formoney, each card usually is 25cents, and there are differentpots of money for each Bingopattern match. Prizes are setup by having two numbers in asingle row, then three, four andfive numbers, then finally thefull card. This leads to hours ofentertainment and competitionbetween family members. Between each session we taketurns being the caller. One thingto mention that’s different thannormal Bingo play is, the callercan also win.n Your Impression Of BingoNow: I never would have thoughtthat Bingo was this huge. I lovethe excitement it bring the play-ers. What gets me the most isthe organization it takes when aparticular hall has a bash, allthe additional hardware thatneeds to be shipped, things likeadditional handsets or even anextra POS for sales, and need toensure any promotions and POSbutton pricing are correct.

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nightclub acts and hosts fund-raisersand several other special events.

But he claims his intro to Bingowas more fluke than fate.

“I encountered it in the mid-’90sthrough the entertainment side,” saidKaplan, then a young game showdesigner at the time.

While at a convention in London –where concepts of game shows, Bingoand the lottery combos swirledon both sides of the pond – asone would say – one associationled to another, with Kaplan ulti-mately shooting a pilot show.

“Nothing happened, but I fell inlove with Bingo,” he said, of the wholeTV game show experience.

But when asked about magic, theVancouver native said, it had him at hello– to borrow an oft-repeated movie quote.

“My father did the lighting fora local community center. I gotcalled up (on stage) every timea magician would appear. Ithought my dad arranged it, buthe didn’t,” he said.

When he was 11, Kaplan took acourse in magic at the communitycenter. The following summer, whenthe family took a camping trip, therewas an open barn show, where he gotthe chance to perform his tricks.

Bitten, or should we say smitten,he said, “after the first show, first ap-plause, first laughter nothing was evergoing to change my direction or career.”

Fast forward, years later, Kaplan wasworking as a DJ in a nightclub and onenight decided to shake things up a bit.

“During the Sunday slow shift,there were only about 10 to 15 peoplein the club. I started doing games tomake it more fun. Mixed trivia,physical challenges,” he said.

Soon he had a following, andother bars caught wind of hisact. “It was really fun, and Ideveloped more and moregames,” Kaplan, finding himselfbooked and high in demand, had said.

Games included “Wanna Bet?”played with giant dice and giantcards; “Poker Cents,” an interactivelottery-style game, made for electron-ics; and “Gambler’s Paradise,” hisfirst boxed game.

“I learned all the things not to doon a board game. But might revise itfor an electronic game,” he said, stilltoying with that idea.

As for “Doktor Strange” andhis various comedy acts, Kaplan,like many, draws his inspiration fromdeep within his childhood well.

There was a uniquecharacter in MarvelComics, known as

“Doctor Strange,”whoserves as the SorcererSupreme – the primaryprotector of Earth against magicaland mystical threats, he said.

Or as Kaplan, with boy-like glee,tells it: “He was a surgeon whose handis paralyzed. He travels to Tibet, visitsa wizard and is made to be a SorcererSupreme. I like magic. His name wasStephen. My name is Stephen, too. It isa classic fit,” he said, in his quick-fireway of speaking. Whereas DoctorStrange’s universes collided in thecomic legends, so did Kaplan’s – alsoin a manner of speaking ... While at aClass II Bingo seminar, Kaplan waspresenting “Your Bingo Is Boring,”offering tips on how to engage a crowd.

Just so happened all the comput-ers at the casino crashed, affectinghundreds of players. Known for hismagic, Kaplan, who often carried hisbag of tricks, he was asked to enter-tain, giving him another dramaticelement to help wow the crowds.

While there he learned of CosmicBingo, where he decided to take thisalmost disco style, typically late-night,black light game to a whole new level.

Working in conjunction with theBritish Columbia Lotteries, Kaplanbecame highly sought again, this timeto develop other Cosmic Bingo in facil-ities around the world.

“It was a runaway hit. I have lostcount of how many events I did,” he said.

While most magicianswon’t reveal their tricks, theman who seems to still marvelat life, will say this:

“I love to host. It’s fun to let goand have fun,” said Kaplan, who alsodeveloped a mobile version of theCosmic game. “I like to intersperseit with mini games. It gives everyonea chance to win.”

Which may also be the secret to the“Amazing Bingo’s” success, recentlystaged for large-scale tournaments.

“Geared toward players, between8 and 108, the game is wholly andcompletely original,” he said.

“No other game plays like ‘Amaz-ing Bingo’ or offers the gaming chal-lenge that it does. It has a familiarname, yet totally original game play.It is multi-generational and spans thegaps with incredible ease.

“It is the game that everyonewants to play with everybody,”sounding like the perfect pitch man.

And instant presto, another surprise. It has an educa-tional component as well.“It’s the perfect game for classrooms everywhere.

This game teaches youngpeople everything from counting

to spatial and pattern recognition.It teaches them co-operative, competi-tive and most importantly interactiveplay. This is the game every classroomshould add to their collection of qualitygames,” he said.

But seeing is believing ...Check out Kaplan’s Web site:

www.thebingogame.com, which fea-tures video links, reviews, as well as“Tournament In A Box (TIAB),”containing a guide and everythingyou need to stage a successful,fund-raising event, using his game.

“The inaugural tournament of‘Amazing Bingo’ was held Nov. 2 inVancouver. This first one was to thebenefit of ‘The Children's WishFoundation,’ a great organization.

“The success of this tournamentshows that not only is this a great newgame, it is also a fun, uniqueway to raise funds,”he said.

However, tocontact Kaplan,best to e-mail himat skaplan@shaw.ca –before he disappears ...before his next act!

There’s no sleight of the hand,‘Amazing Bingo’ fits nicely in the

palm of your hand in its new,ziplock pouch, complete with all

the pieces needed to play.

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“I believe that Video King deliversexceptional customer service, makingour issues a top priority and providingthe best product forour Bingo hall.This dedicationenables TreasureIsland to provide agreat guest experi-ence and minimize any issues with theback-of-house operations,” he added.

In addition to the casino, TreasureIsland’s amenities include a 480-roomluxury hotel, 3,000-seat Island Event& Convention Center, 137-slip marina,95-site RV-park, 100-passenger cruiseyacht, bowling center, arcade and lounge.To learn more, visit their Web site:www.treasureislandcasino.com.

Latest TechnologyEstablished in 2007 with more

than 20 years experience, Gamecoreoffers supplies for electronic Bingo,Bingo consumables, novelties andhigh-stakes, pull-tab designs and

payouts throughout the country totribal locations. Located in Minnesota,Gamecore has been distributing VideoKing products for just over four years –for both charitable and native sites.

“Over the past seven years Gamecorehas worked with numerous companiesoffering similar products within the elec-tronic Bingo industry, and it must be saidthat Video King has won me over!” saidJoshua Ernst, company owner.

“Video King’s products are stable,reliable, and the support is not onlyfriendly but very knowledgeable.

Communication betweenthe distributor andcustomers is by far the

best I have exper-ienced,” he said. “The difference

that I have experienced is how VideoKing's system is truly all-in-one. Having the ability to control your Bingo

consoles, handsets and POS's from onelocation on the network has truly been ablessing for servicing. This allows me andthe customer to see the ‘Terminal List’contained in the OMNI system anddetermine if there are any issuesbefore sales begin. This feature givesease of mind to the facility that thesystem is functioning properly.

“As a distributor I want the bestfor my customers, and Video King hasnailed it and continues to proceed withnew ideas and products. If you are look-ing for new Bingo flashboards, checkout the new ‘Triple Play’ digital customflashboards that Video King developed,along with the new Android tablet (theCHAMP-e) Bingo device,” he added.

“Being in the gaming industrywe always want to see the newestand latest technology. Bringing newand younger players to Bingo is impor-tant, and Video King recognizes that.

“Video King constantly strives to addnew features and devices that youngergenerations can relate to. They are en-suring that our industry stays healthyand viable for the future,” he said.

Industry Pioneer“Do you know where Guam is?” asks

Primo Caburian,who helped popularizeBingo in his home-land. He offersa more pictorial,yet historicalaccount ofBingo, whichraises moneyfor Pacific Islandmissions, and hisassociation with Video King there.

“Guam is a paradise island in thePacific, a tourist destination for mostlyJapanese, Chinese, Koreans, Microne-sians, Filipinos and many other neigh-boring islands. It is a tropical island,abundant with pristine beaches thatlure the tourist to come and enjoy theplentiful sunshine, found almost year-round,” he said.

“Many tourists come to Guam to per-form their marriage vows, the westernChamorro style, where they enjoy their

honeymoon in the island’s beautifulhotels. Bingo games in Guam areone of the favorite pastimes of itssenior citizens. With 19 villages

(districts) there are 11 senior cen-ters that play Bingo. It enhances theirlives, played as a hobby for many,rather then a gambling activity, as

written in the laws of Guam.“There are currently three

commercial Bingo halls that playbig Bingo, where regular pay-offsare $2,500, and special games are

$5,000, $10,000 or up to $80,000,during Bingo Bonanza.

“One notable Bingo hall, thePangasinan Bingo in Guam, is the‘Home of the Lil’ Champ.’ It is a pio-neer in the Bingo industry, founded in1984 by members of a nonprofit Pan-gasinan organization – under thepresidency of myself, Primo Caburian.

“As the ‘Father of PangasinanBingo,’ I thought of a responsible wayto raise funds for our community proj-ects. I then ventured to bring in Bingosupplies from Video King, after procur-ing a business license to make Bingoavailable in Guam and the NorthernMarianas Island.

“Because of the love for Bingo byour manamko (senior citizens) and thevigilant members of Pangasinan Bingo,it has grown to amazing heights, makingcountless community donations and stu-dent scholarships, all published in thepages of our local “Pacific Daily News.”

“As we in Guam now enjoy the bless-ings, I would be remiss if I do not acknowl-edge the untiring efforts of my successorsand members of the Pangasinan Bingoafter my two terms as president.

“For their unsurpassed efforts interms of community-donated projects,I wish to recognize the succeeding pres-idents, particularly Ret. Maj. Vic Rivo,current president of FOPOG (Federa-tion of Pangasinanses on Guam.)I am sure that there are many morePangasinanses, who contributed tothe success of this Bingo.

“It all started when Lil’ Champ,this handheld Bingo machine fromVideo King, was introduced to

FOPOG in 2008 by its distributor.There were six Bingo halls competingin Guam at that time, and FOPOGtopped them all. The launch of ‘Lil’Champ,’ with its jumpy mascot, tookcharge, closing down the other halls.

“Thanks to the ever-ready supportof Video King’s Sales Manager PeggyHansen and its 24-hour help desk, theLil’ Champ is now the favorite machineof Bingo players. It is so compact that itis also compatible with all the POS com-ponents installed to the Bingo console.Very simple to operate, it is why playersloved to play Bingo at FOPOG,” he said.

• • • So why Video King ... These are

comments from just a handful of ourcustomers, who already know. To learnmore, please contact us at (800)635-9912 or marketing@vkge.com.

And, be sure to check out our Website, complete with Media Center andonline store, and “Like” us on Face-book for more contests and promotions– so you, too, can be in the know!

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n What Do You Do To Unwind:Hang out with my girlfriend andfamily. Vacation of course; I be-lieve everyone should travel theworld. To me visiting new placesis a great way to unwind.n If You Won The Lottery, WhatWould You Do: I would help oth-ers first, and then of course,what my dream is, buying avilla in Spain, then spending300-plus days under the hotsun each year!

the new games. It is more diffi-cult for Help Desk to make surethat your buttons sell the elec-tronics over the phone.

ReturnsQ: How does the RMA processwork?A: If a piece of Video King equip-ment is no longer working, giveour Help Desk a call. We will de-termine if the piece of equipmentneeds reconfigured or replaced.

If it needs replaced, we willask some questions to get younew equipment right away.

Questions Are:What is theserial number of the failedequipment? Where do we shipyour replacement, and how fastdo you need the replacement?

Dial-Up ConnectionQ: Sometimes Help Desk willask for dial up. There is noInternet at our hall!A: Dial up is not the same asInternet. On the back of everyVideo King caller stand PC andour servers is a jack to plug aphone line into. Simply plug anyphone line, such as a FAX ma-chine phone line, into the backof that PC, and tell us what thephone number is. Our computersare designed to automaticallyanswer the phone, so that wecan remote assist you!

• • • •Have further questions or sug-gestions? We welcome your feed-back, so don’t hesitate to call us:(800) 635-9912 (402) 951-2970

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n How many people typically attenda session:We average approximately750 Bingo players per week. n Is it seasonal:We do enjoy an in-crease in the number of players whenour winter residents return to the valley.n What else is the property used for:Riverboat is a fund-raising enterprise,raising money for the A New Leaf Foun-dation’s social programs. All proceedsfrom our Bingo operation, RV storagefacility and celebrations held at River-boat provide shelter for the homeless,domestic violence victims and children. n Is it a popular venue:We havea photo array on our Web site:BingoatRiverboat.org, which clearlydefines the beautiful setting. The prop-erty can be used for birthday parties,weddings, family reunions, craftshows, corporate or community meet-ing and fund-raising events. Tables,chairs and linens are available.The Captain’s Galley is open on re-quest for events and meetings. Non-profit discounts are also available.n Is the property used for any spe-cial events: Riverboat will host for thesecond year “The Taste of Surprise”on March 11. This event highlights14 restaurants in Surprise. Beerand wine distributors host a won-derful tasting, and six open-flamerestaurants will be sampling theirfood. It is a wonderful event thatallows Riverboat to invite thecommunity to join us at this cele-bration. In 2014 we had over 420people attend. One hundred percent ofthe proceeds benefit A New Leaf andother organizations. n What Is A New Leaf Mission:“Helping Families ... Changing Lives”since 1971 in Maricopa County.n In addition to Bingo, does theRiverboat hold other fund-raisers:We have five essential needs drivesto help out with the families living atthe A New Leaf shelters: Back ToSchool; Linens; Water & Canned Goods;Hygiene & Paper Drive and the AngelTree. The Angel Tree, the most popular,provides an opportunity to Riverboatemployees, Bingo players, RV storagecustomers and visitors who use River-boat meeting rooms to provideChristmas presents to children thatmay not get a visit from Santa. The treeornaments have a gift suggestion writ-ten on them along with the child’s age,whether boy or girl and size.

We receive over 100 gifts each year for thechildren, residing atANL programs.n What is the VeteransWall of Fame: The River-boat employees, volunteersand Bingo players createdthe wall to honor familymembers and friends. TheVeterans Wall was estab-lished several years ago andhonors Veterans from WWII tothe present. Approximately 70photos are displayed.n What is your Military CouponProgram: When you show your militaryID, veteran or active duty, we providethe men and women of our armedforces with Riverboat Bingo discountcoupons. It is a small way that we cansay “thank you.”n What is your background:Myfamily settled in Arizona in 1899 inBisbee. I earned my bachelor’s of sci-ence degree at Arizona State University.I spent my younger years competing atrodeos, and worked for a Fortune 500marketing company the last 20 yearsof my career. n How did you get into Bingo: Fouryears ago, after I retired, I began vol-unteering at ANL as a fund-raiser untilI was hired to fill the Riverboat pro-

gram manager posi-tion. I really enjoyworking with thewonderful folks

at Riverboat and A New Leaf.

n Best part of your job: Creating efficiencies.

n Why draws people toRiverboat: We offer 24

Bingo games per session at a cost of$23. Our weekly Bingo payout exceeds$26,000. We have a wonderful café anda great group that prepares and servesoutstanding meals.n What type of customer does itattract: The Riverboat crowd is diverse.n Who owns/operates the Riverboat:A New Leaf.n Any recent changes/additions:Riverboat added Bonanza and twoQuick 9s to everyone’s favorite programand new Bingo hall lighting.n What do you do to draw people in:We advertise in many local and statenewspapers, as well as Frys’ groceryreceipts, plus several local businessrelationships. n What are some of your specials:Mondays and Fridays extra main packsonly $2 after your buy-in. Tuesday andThursday $1 Double Action.

n Crowd favorites: Bonanza, Quick 9s.n Do you use any Social Media:Riverboat recently added Facebook:www.facebook.com/riverboatbingo.Riverboat also revamped our Web site:www.bingoatriverboat.org. n What type of Video King equipmentdo you use: The Riverboat uses theTAB-e, Champion II, OMNI and the BelAir (Bingo console).n Why did you select Video King:Riverboat selected Video King gamingbecause their top-of-line equipmentand great customer service. n Are you pleased with Video King’slevel of support and service: Love thesupport and help from Video King,always available when needed.n What are the TAB-es best features:Lightweight, easy to handle. n Champion II’s best features:Screen size and features make iteasy for customers.n Bel Air’s best features: Easyfor staff to function and use.n OMNI’s, our Bingo ManagementSystem, best features: Too many tolist, easy to use, can pull documentsfor anything.n How do you use OMNI: Snack bar,Bingo reports and customers documents.n Is OMNI is to learn/use: Greatprogram, easy to operate, love supportfrom tech center. n Why do you think people enjoyBingo: The Riverboat atmosphere.Riverboat is like a family environment.Everyone treats everyone like family,even new customers. Riverboat is agreat place to work and play. Staffand customers are wonderful.Riverboat continues to strive for greatBingo experience. Riverboat enjoys ourrelationship with Video King.

For information, please con-tact Riverboat at (623) 546-0077rryan@turnanewleaf.org ordrowland@turnanewleaf.org.

For more information onA New Leaf, visit their Web:www.turnanewleaf.org.

Ahoy!

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You can also manuallyadjust the amounts in a prizeat any time. Of course – likeeverything else in OMNI – theseactions are tracked and auditedin tremendous detail.

Any or all of your progres-sives can be exported to digitalsignage and optionally printedon our new Prize Board handoutto give to players as they buy forthe session.

Enhanced ReportingA number of our existing

reports have been enhanced toshow progressive accruals anddisbursements, right down tothe game level ... See exactlyhow set-asides relate to yourbottom line!

And, our new “ProgressivePrize Pool Updates” reportshows detailed prize fund ac-counting over the desired daterange. You’ll see exactly howyour money flows from sales toprizes to seeds.

‘Progressive Design’Not only is OMNI prized for

its ever-expanding functionality,but the real bonus is it’s incredi-bly easy to operate, according toour end-users.

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