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Las Vegas company pushes mobile wallet expansion

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Las Vegas company pushes mobile wallet expansionLas Vegas Review - Journal 

JCM Global, a Las Vegas-based company, and two partners is testing a mobile wallet system for the casino industry.
The Mobile Wager Wallet, developed by JCM Global, Techfirm Inc. and NRT Technology Corp., lets a customer download an app that lets them tap their phone to an ATM, enter their pin number and decide how much to deposit into their mobile wallet.Juniper Research, a U.K.-based telecommunications firm, expects NFC-enabled payment to total $180 billion by 2017. Still, the real world application is not yet there. Nieman said the Mobile Wager Wallet is not even in "field trials" with Nevada gaming ... 
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SOURCE: JCM Global
JCM Global
October 01, 2012 11:00 ET

JCM Global, Techfirm Inc. and NRT Technology Corp. to Present First Fully Integrated NFC-Based Interactive Mobile Wager Network That Connects Player, Mobile Wager Wallet, QuickJack™ ATM and Gaming Device

Demonstration Takes Place at G2E 2012
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - Oct 1, 2012) -  JCM Global, Techfirm Inc. and NRT Technology Corp. have teamed together to give a demonstration of the world's first fully interactive mobile wager network that connects the players, their Mobile Wager Wallet™, a QuickJack™ redemption ATM kiosks and a gaming device. The demonstration will take place at G2E 2012, in JCM's booth #3631 and in NRT's booth #3865.
The demonstration is the manifestation of a refinement of JCM and Techfirm's Mobile Wager Wallet product that delivers mobile transaction capability. The two companies previewed the technology at last year's G2E to rave reviews. Now, NRT, the leading provider of multifunctional redemption ATM kiosks, has integrated the Mobile Wager Wallet technology into their ATM.
This integration allows casino patrons to withdraw virtual funds from ATMs onto their phone and into their mobile wager wallet for use at electronic gaming machines, and potentially at retail, food and entertainment venues within a casino property. Additionally, players can transfer virtual funds from the MWW back in to their account on the NRT ATM, or dispense funds, if desired.
The refinement and integration are major steps forward, further evolving JCM and the JCM product line, which will continue to help operators evolve their casino business.
JCM Director of New Product Development Brian Montano said, "JCM has long been the leader in automated transactions in the gaming industry, and has a long history of bringing stakeholders together to advance technology. We are thrilled to bring the major players of Techfirm, NRT and JCM together for a project of this magnitude that will be a game-changer for the industry."
Techfirm founder and CMO Yuichiro Tsutsui said, "The last year has been one of extensive development. We have been working closely with the JCM team to understand the wants and needs of operators and the necessary regulatory considerations, and we have been working closely with the NRT team to create a seamless integration. The result is very exciting, and we are certain the gaming industry will be impressed with the results of our efforts to date."
Michael Dominelli, Vice President of Marketing at NRT, said, "NRT has been a leader in bringing ATM and kiosk technology to the casino industry for decades. In those years, we have always been on the lookout for new technologies that will help our customers advance their business strategies, and we are very excited to bring this latest innovation to life."
The use of mobile e-money services is widespread throughout Japan, with millions of smart phones being NFC-enabled. Outside of Japan, the technology is just starting to be accepted in all aspects of automated transactions.
It is anticipated to grow quickly in North America, and Google recently announced its launch of a "Google Wallet." Additionally, all mobile providers are now equipping their smart phones with NFC technology.
In addition to the Mobile Wager Wallet technology, JCM will show its award-winning line of signature products including the iVIZION®, UBA-RC® and Vega-RC® bill validators; the iV8 table game bill validator; the PayCheck 4® thermal printer; the Intelligent Cash Box (ICB®) 3.0; and the Sentry 2.0® smart bezel.
Evolve with JCM in G2E booth #3631.
About JCM GlobalJCM Global is the world's leading supplier of innovative automated transactions solutions for the banking, gaming and retail industries. With unsurpassed service and support, JCM Global is trusted by operators, manufacturers and integrators on six continents. Its extensive line of award-winning products set global standards with ground-breaking products like the iVIZION®, Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA®) and Vega-RC™ bill validators, Intelligent Cash Box (ICB®) and PayCheck 4®thermal printer. For more information, visit JCM Global's 24-hour tradeshow atwww.jcmglobal.com.
About Techfirm Inc.Techfirm Inc. is a leading solution developer for mobile phone applications based on contactless IC technology. The system developed by Techfirm is used for various applications such as major convenience stores' e-money and coupons for famous fast food chains. The organization is a publicly traded company on JASDAQ. For information visit http://www.techfirm.co.jp/en/.
About NRT Technology Corp.NRT Technology Corp. provides innovative cash handling & financial solutions, products & services to the casino industry world-wide. Its innovative line of QuickJack™ redemption ATM's handles all types of customer self service redemption services. NRT also provides turnkey applications for Jackpot redemption, ticket redemption, ATM transaction processing as well as other business related applications. Our products are used globally by Casinos, Lotteries & Retailers. Please visitwww.nrttech.com.



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