VenuS and VenuS Plus FAQ's for Potential Users

So what is VenuS?
Essentially, VenuS is a series of clever interlocking EXCEL worksheets that have been programmed to enable you to complete a gaming reconciliation for your site.

What does VenuS do?

• Provides a template for a site to balance their daily cash
• Enables the site to highlight and correct any problems immediately.
• Efficiently captures necessary data when machines are reset or converted
• Accurately establishes weekly banking totals (turnover – total wins)
• Produces compliant reports, in DIA format, that are easy to read and understand.
• Provides the site and/or the society with a decision making tool for:
  • evaluating machine performance
  • evaluating manufacturer performance
  • evaluating denomination popularity

This information provides facts for sound decision making for game upgrades or new machine purchases.

What reports will it generate?

Daily Cash Balancing
Daily Float Balancing
Daily Jackpot Turnover Record
Weekly Hooper Reconciliation
Weekly Actuals vs Meter Readings
Weekly Gaming Machine Profit Return – (incl. Jackpot Reconciliation)
Monthly Machine Analysis
Monthly Summary Reconciliations (Duty and GST)
Profitability & Performance Reporting (Graphics)
Accumulating Profit Reporting
Denomination and Manufacturer comparisons

Plus:
Email functionality to send reports to Trust Office
No-fuss procedures for resets and new machines
Up to date compliance with DIA Blue Book 1.4
Automatic daily and monthly backups

Plus :
Data Forms
User Guide
Tip Sheets
Ongoing Support Packages can be arranged
One month free support
Training and installation included in the price

What about my jackpot?
VenuS has the functionality to incorporate any type of jackpot, or machine, for that matter!

Will VenuS clog up my computer?
No. Remember VenuS is an EXCEL based programme, not a database. This means it is relatively small and flexible. Because of its unique structure it can produce compliant reports, that are orderly, easily sorted, transported (via email) or file managed, stored and backed-up (off site).

What do I get when I invest in VenuS?

1. VenuS KIS master programme on CD-Rom that has been personalized to your gaming machine venue.
2. Data forms to capture the information from your machines.
3. Laminated Tip sheets – a quick reference guide to highlight the important bits.
4. Onsite installation and training to get you going.
5. One month's full support from the Salamander team involving gaming experts, trainers, programmers.
6. Optional ongoing support packages

What do I need to operate VenuS?
Your (IBM or similar) computer must operate Windows 98 or above with a full Excel spreedsheet facility (i.e. not Microsoft Works).

What about Warranties?
Salamander warranties the VenuS programme against any programming error or omission. Obviously we cannot guarantee the accuracy of data input, however we have a range of ongoing support plans as required.

How much is VenuS?
RRP for VenuS is $3495.00+GST. NOTE: there is no ongoing licence fee, and as a licensed user, you will receive discounts on future upgrades.

So what is VenuS-Plus?
We have taken the next step and combined VenuS with a pocket PC, (a hand held data capture unit), that interfaces with the VenuS programme on your computer. Simply input your daily, weekly or monthly readings through your Pocket PC and this can be directly imported to your VenuS programme on your desktop PC sitting in the office.

Bingo! You have just halved the data entry time and the opportunity for errors and omissions, because you only enter the numbers once! What could be easier? Ask us about a special combined deal to purchase VenuS and VenuS-Plus.

Who is using KIS?
KIS operates in over 300 venues nationwide. It is operated by chartered clubs, sporting clubs, RSA's, hotel based trusts and multi-site societies.

My set-up is a bit different to other sites, clubs or trusts…is VenuS suitable for me?
Salamander has the resources to customise VenuS and VenuS-Plus to suit your requirements, to ensure you get the gaming software solution that's right for you.

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