We take a look at a classic video review for the popular DeckMate 2 card shuffler from our friends at SHFL Entertainment, which is now owned by Scientific Games.   The original DeckMate revolutionized poker rooms when it first hit the market back in 2002 and quickly became an industry standard. The DeckMate 2 features a number of enhancements, including a shuffle time of just 22 seconds, on-board card recognition, a built-in timer to “call the clock”, and the ability to sort cards back to a suited deck. This shuffler also features a remote touchscreen display and works with all…

According to SHFL Entertainment, the Table Master Fusion brings all the excitement of live table game play to an electronic platform. SHFL states that the Table Master Fusion transports the fast-paced excitement of live table gaming to a fully electronic platform. The contemporary design and eye-catching video-dealers modernize the look and feel to enhance the player experience. The five-seat table design provides operators with the opportunity to offer some of the most popular table games 24 hours a day without any staffing concerns. Play Online Games!

We speak with Dan Taylor of SHFL Entertainment about their progressive slot game, Duo Fu Duo Cai. In a press release, the company had this to say about the game: The Company’s smash hit, the Duo Fu Duo Cai progressive jackpot link, will return to this year’s show… (and) feature(s) SHFL’s exclusive All Up design, which offers players higher rewards for higher bets using gold symbols. Casino Compendium states “SHFL entertainment Inc’s (SHFL) progressive jackpot link Duo Fu Duo Cai has been awarded Inside Asian Gaming’s “Best Progressive Slot” as part of the magazine’s 2012 Supplier Awards, announced in its…

Macau Business Daily – SHFL entertainment Inc, a maker of casino equipment, announced its net profit tumbled in the last fiscal quarter, due to costs from the proposed merger with Bally Technologies Inc. The United States firm reported on Wednesday U.S. time that net profit fell by 38.5 percent year-on-year to US$6.4 million (51.1 million patacas) in the three months ended July 31. The estimated US$1.3-billion merger with Bally – another leading Nevada-based gaming equipment firm – cost the company US$3.6 million in the third quarter. In an earnings release, SHFL said that the merger announced in July remains pending…

Casino City Times – Bally Technologies, Inc.’s $1.3 billion acquisition of SHFL Entertainment passed a mandatory waiting period from the Federal Trade Commission without any concern of antitrust issues. The slot machine manufacturer said Tuesday the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act expired Monday without any action or questions by the FTC. Completing the waiting period satisfies one of the conditions required to finalize the acquisition. Bally and SHFL announced the merger on July 16. Bally will acquire SHFL at a price per share of $23.25. The transaction still requires regulatory approval in several jurisdictions, including Nevada. SOURCE

Card Player – SHFL entertainment, Inc. (formerly Shuffle Master), which was acquired by Bally Technologies this summer, announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with Sweden-based NYX Interactive AB to have SHFL’s web gaming products integrated onto the latter’s “Open Gaming System.” The deal pertains to real-money gambling in regulated online markets. The agreement will enable SHFL to offer its table games such as Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Casino War, and Fortune Pai Gow Poker to NYX’s online casino partners. “We are confident that offering our renowned proprietary table games on NYX’s platform is an excellent opportunity…