LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2012-- Global Cash Access, Inc. ("GCA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Cash Access, Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCA) and a global provider of innovative cash access, cash handling solutions and business intelligence services for gaming establishments, today announced that it has signed agreements with San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Southern California.
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, a premier Southern California gaming facility, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has entered into agreements with GCA and certain of its affiliates to provide cash access services, ATMs, redemption devices and data intelligence services.
"San Manuel is always looking to the future for partners who can bring innovation and new services to the property. San Manuel Casino's main priority is providing the best possible service to our guests, and our expanded relationship with GCA will ensure that these conveniences are accessible," said Steve Lengel, Executive Director of Operations for San Manuel Casino. "GCA's products are in line with San Manuel's current technology initiatives by offering fast services via multimedia platforms."
GCA will be providing the following services:
- QCPXpress Credit & Debit
- Quik Cash Kiosks
- ATM
- 3-in-1 Rollover
- Check Cashing
- CXC 4.0 Redemption Kiosks
- Xchange Explorer Plus
- Central Credit
- Casino Share Intelligence
"We believe our current product strategy and innovative product suite provide our customers with industry leading products and services, as well as provide a platform for innovation and change in the future. Forward-looking customers, like San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, appreciate the flexibility, simplicity, and adaptability of the tightly integrated solution only GCA offers. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino undertook a lengthy and in-depth analysis of its cash access needs, and selected GCA's platform of solutions. GCA is expanding the services offered to include leading technology solutions that drive incremental customer revenue, operational efficiencies, improved patron visibility, and enhanced customer service," said Scott Betts, President and Chief Executive Officer of GCA.
Continued Expansion of the CXC 4.0 Kiosk Platform and Casino Share Intelligence
GCA continues to expand the footprint of its new CXC 4.0 redemption devices, having installed and contracted over 200 devices since last year's launch. Casino Share Intelligence (CSI), GCA's proprietary and innovative casino data intelligence service, is also gaining broad acceptance as the only product allowing a casino to truly understand its share and loyalty position in its market. "We are extremely pleased with the continuing momentum and significant interest in our new products. We believe the CXC 4.0 Kiosk is the platform for future cash access and gaming innovation, and CSI is a critical component for our customers in maximizing patron loyalty," said Betts.
About Global Cash Access, Inc.
GCA is a leading provider of cash access products and related services to approximately 1,050 casinos and other gaming properties in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and Asia. GCA's products and services provide gaming patrons access to cash through a variety of methods, including ATM cash withdrawals, point-of-sale debit card and credit card cash access transactions, check verification and warranty services, and Western Union money transfers. Through Western Money Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary, GCA is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cash handling devices and related software. GCA also provides products and services that improve credit decision-making, automate cashier operations and enhance patron loyalty activities for gaming establishments. With its proprietary database of gaming patron credit history and transaction data on millions of gaming patrons worldwide, GCA is recognized for successfully developing and deploying technological innovations that increase client profitability, operational efficiency and patron loyalty. More information is available at GCA's website at http://www.gcainc.com.
About San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino is Southern California's one-stop destination for entertainment and fun. Owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the casino has been providing fun and excitement since 1986, where 2011 marked the casino's 25th Anniversary. Located just 67 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and a short drive from LA-Ontario International Airport, guests enjoy 3,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-stakes bingo, incredible entertainment, sumptuous dining and generous player's reward program. Since being established, players have received over $2 billion in cash, prizes and giveaways, making any visit to San Manuel an exciting and memorable experience. Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sanmanuelcasino and Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sanmanuelcasino. For more information on San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, please visit their website at http://www.sanmanuel.com or call 800-359-2464.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding GCA's product and innovation strategy, the CXC. 4.0 and other products and services offered by GCA and its affiliates, the competitive position of GCA and the expectations of its customers, the anticipated commercial and economic benefits of the products and services offered by GCA in combination with or through its affiliates, the expected growth of GCA's international business in existing and new gaming jurisdictions, the anticipated and continuing commercial and economic value of CSI, and our anticipated benefits of our long-term strategy and our ability to integrate and develop our technologies on an on-going basis. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results implied or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the risks detailed in Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or 10-K, as applicable. GCA does not intend or assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
Source: Global Cash Access, Inc.
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