HAMDEN, Conn., Dec. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:TACT), a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction-based industries, today announced that its Epic 950(R) printer was selected exclusively by Resorts World at Sentosa in Singapore for its new casino/hotel resort, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2010.
"We are very pleased with this exclusive win, coming on the heels of a recent exclusive win in Macau, which proves that TransAct's superior printers and technology are being recognized on a global scale," said Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies. "The Epic 950(R) offers everything that operators seek in a Ticket-In, Ticket-Out (TITO) printer -- the newest technology and advanced features including quick disconnect, reliable ticket burst and present, paper low ticket sensing, the ability to print in two colors and in multiple languages including Chinese characters, and an easy upgrade path to server-based gaming with our patented ServerPort technology. We at TransAct strive to provide the best products and the Epic 950(R) delivers this along with maximum flexibility for Resorts World's slot floors, and top-shelf customer service. We are excited to be working closely with Resorts World to help them capitalize on all the features and advanced technology of the Epic 950(R)."
Resorts World at Sentosa Private Limited is the leisure and gaming company behind the development of a 49-hectare integrated resort on Singapore's holiday island of Sentosa. Resorts World at Sentosa will own and operate all key attractions at the resort, which houses six hotels, a casino, Universal Studios Singapore(R), The Marine Life Park, the Maritime Experiential Museum and the Equarius Water Park.
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include casino, gaming, lottery, banking, kiosk and point-of-sale. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca(R) and Epic product brands. TransAct distributes its printers through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct is committed to world-class printer service, spare parts and accessories required by a growing worldwide installed base of printers. Beyond printers, TransAct is a leader in providing printing supplies to the full transaction printer market. Through its TransAct Services Group, TransAct provides a complete range of supplies and consumables items used in the printing and scanning activities of customers in the hospitality, banking, retail, gaming and government markets. Through its webstore, http://www.transactsupplies.com, and a direct selling team, TransAct addresses the growing on-line demand for these products. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.