[September 13, 2005] Boink(R) Systems Inc. and Automated Systems America Inc. Announce Their First-Ever 3-in-1 Automated Slot Ticket Redemption/Bill Breaker/ATM Kiosks for Use at the Four-Star Morongo Casino Resort Tweet LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 13, 2005 -- Self-Service Kiosks Are Quick, Efficient and Easy-to-Use for Gamblers; Poised to Significantly Reduce Operating Costs for Casinos Boink(R) Systems Inc., a leading provider of self-service point-of-sale platforms for the gaming, hospitality, food and entertainment industries, along with Automated Systems America Inc., an established provider of top-shelf ATM transaction processing, announce that their first-ever multi-function gaming kiosks will be introduced at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon, Calif. The new 3-in-1 Automated Slot Ticket Redemption/Bill Breaker/ATM kiosks will benefit gamblers who wish to quickly and easily redeem slot tickets for cash, break large bills or retrieve currency -- all via an easy-to-use, large color touch screen interface. The kiosks will also benefit casinos looking to streamline operating procedures and reduce payroll costs. Poised to reshape the future of the gaming technology industry, the multi-function kiosks are designed to save customers time, eliminate long lines, and provide quick and easy access to cash. In turn, they enhance efficiency, improve the look and feel of the casino environment and can be customized to include entertainment/restaurant information, casino floor plans and more. The sleek design and small footprint command minimal space on the casino floor. While other self-service platforms from Boink Systems are currently in use throughout Las Vegas establishments, the new 3-in-1 kiosks at Morongo Casino will combine state-of-the-art graphics, high-tech animation and audio to create an interactive, multilingual, consumer friendly transaction process. Dual 19-inch high definition flat screen monitors, built-in speakers and backlit color panels make for an elegantly packaged financial services kiosk that attracts and encourages use. "At Boink we invent technology that makes people's lives and businesses run more smoothly and more efficiently," said Bill Toro, president and chief executive officer, Boink Systems. "Our new multi-function gaming platform does this, simultaneously attracting users and substantially reducing payroll costs. We're also pleased to merge our slot redemption and bill breaking technology with full-service ATM capability to create the ultimate gaming/financial kiosk." Boink Systems partnered with Glendale, Calif.-based ASAI, one of the largest ATM bank processors in the United States, to provide a full range of ATM functions to the kiosks. "ASAI has provided a range of services to Morongo Casino for a number of years," said John Steely, president and general manager, ASAI. "Our recent partnership with Boink Systems to provide a 3-in-1 multi-function kiosk with ATM was a natural fit, and it furthers our belief in providing consumers with a straightforward, simple way to independently stay connected to their money. This technology is the wave of the future, and we are excited to help make it more readily available." The four-star Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, touted as the perfect alternative to Las Vegas, is located west of Palm Springs, Calif. About Automated Systems America Inc. Automated Systems America Inc. (ASAI) was formed in 1996 and today processes nearly 2,000 ATMs throughout the United States, making it one of the largest bank-sponsored ATM processors in the country. In addition to its transaction processing programs, ASAI specializes in providing funds and armored car services for loading almost any ATM. ASAI prides itself on being at the forefront of the best compliance, due diligence and security practices available. The company's growing success can be attributed to its commitment to ongoing research and development, as well as its attention to providing the highest level of customer service. For more information, visit www.asaiatm.com. About Boink Systems Inc. Founded in 1998, Boink Systems Inc. aims to empower consumers to participate in the ordering and payment phases of their purchasing experience. By developing the technology that gives consumers the ability to select, purchase and pay for their products in a simple-to-use automated self-service environment, Boink Systems improves customer service levels while simultaneously reducing business operating expenses. Boink Systems' platforms are currently used in movie theaters, amusement parks, food buffets, casinos, and in the hospitality, quick service restaurant (QSR) and transaction processing service (TPS) industries. The company, based in Miami, boasts a full-service team of artists, engineers and systems processors. For more information, visit www.boink.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]