Intercard Exhibits at Amusement Expo 2011

Visit Intercard at the 2011 Amusement Expo. Tuesday - Thursday, March 1-3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada USA. For more information, visit the IAAPA website.

Maximizing Income Through Debit Cards

How to maximise income by using a debit card system in a location was the theme of a seminar which was organised by Intercard during the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Expo at the end of April.

Here is the story that was originally published in Intergame Magazine. Click Here to View PDF

Intercard Inc., World Leader In Debit Card Technology, announces new installs

For Immediate Release: Proving once again that they are the leader in debit card technology, Intercard Inc. announced the installation of their thirteenth site in the past six months, including installations at Laserdome and Brunswick Bowling and Billiards Family Entertainment Centers.

At Laserdome, Intercard’s system was installed and up and running within 24 hours. In addition, every game for which Intercard’s iReaders was installed has its own individual background and custom display.

At Brunswick Bowling and Billiards, Intercard Inc installed their 12th system with a centralized database. This means that the debit card may be used in any of Brunswick’s locations which utilizes Intercard Inc’s centralized cash management system, including Brunswick’s four locations in Chicago.

According to Scott Sherrod, President of Intercard, Inc. “Each of the games at Laserdome and Brunswick can be paid for via the Intercard system, allowing customers to load up a prepaid debit card for use on games and to purchase food. This provides a safe and convenient alternative to customers who do not want the inconvenience of carrying large amounts of cash at any of Laserdome and Brunswick’s family entertainment centers”.

Intercard Inc.,is at the forefront of the cash management system industry in the US. The system helps customers with record keeping via a wireless system connecting all card readers in the same network. The wireless network can operate whether the system is online of offline. Intercard’s readers are all wireless and can be installed very quickly, without the need for a hard wired system, allowing new installs to be up and running in no time. A centralized database keeps track of all income and expenditures and produces Game, Cash and Account Management Reports for customers such as Laserdome and Brunswick Bowling and Billards.


About Intercard
Intercard, Inc. began providing systems in 1979 and has grown to become a market leader in stored value cards for the casino and amusement industry and other applications in North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Australia. Millions of cards, thousands of readers and hundreds of systems later, Intercard continues to provide the best systems available to clients all over the world.

Intercard hires a new Domestic Sales Representative

For Immediate Release
Contact: Scott Sherrod President,
Intercard
World Leader in Debit Card Technology
1884 Lackland Hill Pkwy, Suite 1
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: 314-275-8066
Email: ssherrod@intercardinc.com
Web site: www.intercardinc.com
Intercard Inc., leading provider of cashless systems for the amusement and casino industries, hires a new Domestic Sales Representative.
St Louis, MO - Intercard Inc. with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, sales territories around the world, and a strong leader in cashless systems, has hired Jason Mitchell, a sales representative with over 25 years of experience in the family amusement center industry, to be their new Domestic Sales Representative.
According to Scott Sherrod, President of Intercard, “We are excited to have a sales representative of Jason’s caliber on board. His extensive experience, customer relationships and management background in the amusement and related industries will be an asset to us and to our customers”.
Jason will be responsible for increasing sales for Intercard’s cashless systems including the company’s three debit card readers; the i-nano, an affordable wireless wifi reader; the i-Reader, the first card reader with interactive graphics; and Intercard’s newest product, the i-Eclipse, featuring flashing, color changing lights which adds excitement and attracts the user.
Jason has a strong management background in the family entertainment center industry. He began his extensive career as a general manager for a Mini Golf franchise in Texas; District Manager for a major food service franchisor; Games Manager for a major Bowling anchored FEC and Gameroom; Director of Operations of a leader in Laser Tag Amusement Technology; and, more recently, as Corporate Games Manager and District Games Manager for a leading multi-unit Bowling and Family Entertainment Center company in Texas. In addition, his former duties included training and development of management staff, developing policies and procedures and standards used by the operations team, inventory analysis and reconciliation, redemption store merchandising, and management and back office accounting audits. Jason’s duties as Domestic Sales Representative for Intercard’s U.S. market will begin immediately.
About Intercard About Intercard: Intercard Inc., began providing systems in 1979 and has grown to become a market leader in stored value cards for the casino and amusement industry and other applications in North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Australia. Millions of cards, thousands of readers and hundreds of systems later, Intercard Inc., continues to provide the best systems available to clients all over the world.

Jason Mitchell Featured in Intergamer

“The future is now!” Have you heard that somewhere before? Of course you have, and it has never been more appropriate in our industry than it is today.
Jason Mitchell

Debit card systems are experiencing growth at an exponential rate and owners and operators are realising the many benefits and savings associated with card systems and the importance of acting quickly to secure their profits and help manage their business.

Making the decision to invest in a completely new way of providing fun to your guests can be a daunting experience, mostly because of the belief that card systems are expensive and the feeling that customers won’t adapt to a new way of doing things. However, card systems have become more affordable over the past three years.

Many companies offer systems that “do the basics” and provide most of the benefits without all the bells and whistles. You will also be amazed at just how quickly your guests will pick up and embrace a card system. Of course, there will be an educational process, but the one-on-one interaction you provide when assisting people with questions is beneficial to your operation and invaluable to you revenue earning potential. Guests are unlikely to get upset when offered a way to handle their funds and tickets more efficiently.

The savings provided by the use of a debit card system are well documented and many facilities have seen their cash float increase by more than 10 per cent when converting from coins. More dramatic ticket float increases of 15 to 20 per cent have been experienced by companies that have decided to employ e-tickets instead of using paper. But it is important to do your homework…

When it comes to selecting a debit card vendor, spend plenty of time and effort choosing a company that meets your needs. They all have pros and cons and it is critical to sort through them and discover what is important to you. Most systems have so many features added to enable management of a wide range of applications, that only about 50 per cent are used regularly in each specific centre.

Speaking with a current system owner will not only offer insight into any challenges you might face, but will also create a network to rely on when questions arise after the purchase. The amusement industry as a whole has a history of working together to achieve collective goals, so ask your neighbour! You just might find a new friend and colleague.

Jason Mitchell recently joined Intercard after 25 years in the amusement and hospitality industry. He has spent the last 11 years as corporate games manager at a large FEC chain in Texas. His experience includes opening multiple units while developing many of the policies and procedures associated with bowling, amusements, redemption, laser tag and other operations.