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A mericans know the country’s supply chain problems first hand and that issue has even affected the slot machine industry.A recent Associated Press report noted that Nevada-based manufacturers were expected to ship about 13,700 new slots to about 30 new casino projects around NorthAmerica. However, product delays within the industry are becoming a key concern as casinos hope to bring the latest and greatest games to players.Getting parts on time to meet demand is a struggle, as seen in other aspects of the economy as well. “Gaming equipment providers use high tech components supplied by multiple On the Slow Train H ot summer fun is in full swing at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, with plenty of exciting casino promotions at this popular seaside destination.Test your musical knowledge with Bar Bingo at Coral Lounge, enjoy daily live entertainment on the Boardwalk at Landshark Bar & Grill, and play 400+ of the newest slots in town. Head over to the new pop-up Coral Lounge every Sunday and Monday for Bar Bingo with a musical twist.Test your music knowledge from 2 p.m.–5 p.m.and win prizes.OnTuesdays, enjoy live-singing comedy cabaret with Brittany Lynn from 5 p.m.–8 pm. Coral Lounge also offers drink specials and live DJs nightly all summer long from 8 p.m.–2 a.m. For gamers, play the dealer head to head every day in July and if you’re dealt a suited blackjack, you instantly win $100 and get entered to win a 2022 Harley-Davidson Fatboy 114.The lucky winner of the 2022 Harley Fatboy will be

vendors to assemble slot machines,” theAP notes.“Gaming analysts said much of the recent attention has focused on bill validators, a device attached to games that accept either currency or a ticket voucher, which are then converted into gambling credits.” A key problem is the ability to get computer chips for Asia-based manufacturers of the cash validators.There is a shortage and manufacturers have faced delays in getting these key components. JCM Global, based in Japan, provides over half of these parts for a standard slot machine.The company continues to work at overcoming these

challenges, but players looking for some new machines at their local casinos may have to wait just a bit longer. “JCM has established a global strategic sourcing team specifically focused on identifying and sourcing materials and components from suppliers around the world,” JCM Senior Vice President David Kubajak told theAP.“Even during these challenging times, JCM continues to ship out product daily and remains focused on meeting their gaming and casino customers’ record demand for their products.”

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Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and senior writer for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. Follow him on Twitter @PokerTraditions or email him at seanchaffin@sbcglobal.net for story assignments.

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