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As gaming patrons become more accustomed to the cashless gaming technology increasingly popular on slot floors, Casino Pauma patrons will be the first to utilize a cashless ticket dispenser that allows them to purchase slot vouchers with their ATM debit card.
Developed by Innovative Funds Transfer, a joint venture formed by Global Cash Access and International Game Technology, seven EDITH cashless gaming kiosks have been installed at Casino Pauma, a Native American gaming establishment in Pauma Valley, Calif. Infonox, a California-based technology company, created the EDITH application and administers system performance.
EDITH, which stands for Electronic Debit Interactive Terminal Housing, received Phase I certification in June from Gaming Laboratories International, an independent lab that tests and certifies gaming equipment and systems against specific technical standards for jurisdictions. EDITH will now be field inspected at Casino Pauma for its final certification.
"We have a strong relationship with GCA, which has always been at the forefront of providing innovative cash access products, so we're very excited to be the first to offer this cashless gaming technology to our customers," said Javier Saenz, chief executive of Casino Pauma. "EDITH will provide added convenience to our slot patrons, and we'll benefit from reduced cash handling."
In recent years, ticket-in, ticket-out systems have gained popularity among gaming establishment patrons, who appear to prefer the convenience of slot vouchers over coin or waiting for cash payouts at the game. This increase in slot voucher volume has resulted in a significant decrease in cash handling costs for gaming establishments. IFT believes that EDITH will decrease cash handling costs even further for gaming establishments.
"We think EDITH will help transform the way cash is accessed on the gaming floor, and we're thrilled that Casino Pauma and its forward-thinking management have agreed to be the pioneers for EDITH's beta test," said Tom Sears, executive vice president of card services and cashless gaming for GCA.
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