CPI chosen for historic Casinos Austria International opening in Liechtenstein

SC Advance selected at new Casino Schaanwald

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA – November 17, 2017 – Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane Co. Company, has been selected as the preferred banknote validator supplier for Casino Schaanwald, Casinos Austria International’s first venture into Liechtenstein. The casino, which held its grand opening on 25 October 2017, utilizes SC Advance banknote validators across its slot floor.

The CAI management at Casino Schaanwald places utmost focus on innovation to give their customers the best possible service. As Liechtenstein is embedded between Switzerland and Austria, the casino has to embrace both currencies – the Euro and the Swiss Franc. “We are celebrating a true premiere, something we believe is unique to the global gaming market”, explained Thomas Pirron, managing director at Casino Schaanwald. “Our slots not only accept both currencies, but they also offer gameplay and pay-out in either currency the player elects to use.  Then, once the player has vacated their seat, the slot they had been using returns to its original setting, open to both currencies for the next player to choose.”

As a long-term customer of CPI, Casinos Austria International has relied on the SC family of banknote validators – and, most recently, SC Advance – for years.  

The significance of the banknote validator is raised even higher at Casino Schaanwald because it must be able to handle two separate currencies. “We have chosen CPI as our bill reader partner because SC Advance will handle both currencies with a first-time acceptance rate that is second to none,” continued Pirron.  “It’s reliable, fast and, just as importantly, allows us to deliver a seamless playing experience to our guests – many of whom come from Switzerland and Austria to visit us in Liechtenstein. 

“Thanks to CPI, most of our players won’t ever have to deal with the hassle of currency exchange before sitting down at a game. That’s not only a big win for them – but also for us!  Accepting what our players have in their wallets is critical to earning their loyalty.  And, because SC Advance is so secure, we know it’s going to recognize and reject any fraudulent note, regardless of its currency, each and every time. It was the perfect solution for us.”

“Our customers clearly know what a difference having the best banknote validator makes,” said Anette Jauch, CPI sales director for Gaming – EMEA.  “SC Advance has proven itself time and again to keep players happy and attract more money to the cashbox.  We at CPI are so proud that it was chosen as the preferred banknote validator for Casino Schaanwald and that we can support Casino Austria International’s debut expansion into Liechtenstein.”


About Casinos Austria International

Casinos Austria International (CAI) is a leading player in the global casino gaming industry. Service, quality, integrity, responsibility and respect for tradition are the driving forces behind our success and are reflected in all our business activities.

The Casinos Austria International brand is recognized the world over for its innovative casino gaming concepts and together with local partners, currently runs gaming and entertainment operations in 13 countries around the globe. These include 26 land-based casinos, 6 shipboard casinos and 1 VLT operation. Together the CAI Group’s operations feature some 330 gaming tables, 4,300 gaming machines and 1,050 VLTs.

About CPI

Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) provides a full range of unattended payment solutions for Gaming, Retail, Transportation, Vending and Financial Services applications. CPI is built upon the technological heritage and market expertise of the NRI, CashCode, Telequip, Money Controls and, most recently, MEI and Conlux brands. 

CPI works in partnership with valued customers to enhance its portfolio of high-quality payment solutions – from coin and bill processing to cashless systems and asset management software.

CPI is headquartered in Malvern, PA with additional offices, manufacturing facilities, distribution and service centres worldwide. The company holds one of the world’s largest installed bases of unattended payment systems.  For more information, visit www.CranePI.com.

CPI belongs to Crane Co. which is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products.  Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).