Yogonet - In which market in this region has Abbiati been present at the longest?
Giorgio Abbiati - We enjoy a consolidated presence almost everywhere in the world, including South America and the Caribbean, where casinos and resorts developed very fast. We have been working with clients in Aruba as well as the Turks and Caicos Islands for many years. They are all in contact with Misty Rodda.
We are closely following the regulatory developments in Brazil and Venezuela. If these countries complete their regulatory framework, the South American market will be much bigger.
In which market do you see the biggest growth potential for the products you offer?
In the last edition of G2E Las Vegas, there was a large participation from the Caribbean and South America. The island casinos are recovering after a year and a half of pandemic, and for the next two years, there are many projects in Puerto Rico, Suriname, and the Dominican Republic. In addition, Mexico is expanding as well thanks to online gaming and new casinos.
Demand for our antimicrobial layouts - which have generated a lot of interest including tokens, plates, displays, and cylinders has grown, especially in Florida and California. The legalization of roulette in Florida, for example, has been a success for Abbiati.
What projects does the company have in mind for 2022? What are your plans?
We expect 2022 to be a year of return to normalcy. In-person exhibitions, critical to our industry, are a priority. G2E Las Vegas was very productive even with the travel restrictions. We look forward to meeting again at ICE London with no worries or risks. Customer visits, fundamental for all of us at Abbiati, will also be back: being close to our customers is our main objective.
Source: Yogonet
