Gambling News by House of Odds

TransAct Technologies Incorporated, a leading producer of market specific printers for transaction-based industries worldwide, today announced that it has received notice that International Game Technology ("IGT") has tested and approved TransAct's Epic 950(TM) IGT USB printer for use in its existing and new slot machine platforms. IGT is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of microprocessor-based gaming and video lottery products and software systems. TransAct developed the Epic 950(TM) IGT USB printer in collaboration with IGT engineers enabling it to perform to IGT's stringent USB specifications. The printer meets the latest IGT USB specification and, once regulatory approvals are received, it will be available for all existing and new IGT gaming platforms. TransAct's Epic 950(TM) IGT USB printer includes two game ports, NetPlex, and USB 2.0 Full Speed. In addition, the Epic 950(TM) printer includes many extraordinary features including TransAct's exclusive TicketBurst(TM) technology that ensures the ticket is completely printed and detached before it is presented; and Hot Swap QDT, a feature allowing the casino to change printer mechanisms without powering down the slot machine for simple repair and replacement.