ReadyLinks Targets Efficiency Gains for Philippine Casino Operators Using Existing Cabling and AI Network Tools
ReadyLinks has entered the Philippines with networking gear that runs on existing wiring, AI-driven diagnostics and purpose-built switches for slot banks and smart tables. A Manila retrofit is complete and a new-build project will be announced in 2027. The platform addresses operator pressure to expand coverage and meet PAGCOR’s 1 January 2027 conversion deadline while cutting capex, downtime and licensing costs.
SCCG Take — Philippine operators gain a lower-cost path to modernize floors and rooms without ripping out infrastructure or adding IT staff, directing saved capital toward machines and guest amenities instead.
ReadyLinks has expanded into the Philippines to supply high-speed networking technology that lets casino operators add machines, extend coverage and improve guest experience without raising capex or headcount. The company has finished a retrofit at one of Manila’s leading integrated resorts and secured selection for a new-build project scheduled for disclosure in 2027.
Larry Synstelien, president and founder of ReadyLinks, said the Philippine gaming industry is under a lot of pressure right now. Every operator he meets asks how to do more with less. The platform installs over existing copper wiring and coaxial cable, eliminating the need for full rewiring. It supplies always-on connectivity for slot machines, player tracking, cameras and marketing kiosks while feeding operational data into CRM systems.
Operators at three Las Vegas-area properties that adopted the system reported strong returns. “Having implemented ReadyLinks across Treasure Island, Circus Circus and Gilley’s Casino Kansas, I can say with confidence that this is one of the highest-ROI technology decisions we’ve made,” explains Andrew Phan, CIO of the three properties.
Network Tools Built for Retrofit, New-Build and Regulatory Mandates
ReadyLinks AI functions as an always-on monitoring layer across every port, slot machine, access point, set-top box and camera. The system diagnoses faults, resolves many automatically and sends plain-language alerts with assigned fixes directly to the relevant staff member’s mobile device. Synstelien told IAG that if an operator buys 300 units it receives 300 IT people plus one in the cloud. Most tickets that once required network engineers are now cleared before a call is placed.
ReadyLights assign color codes to each port so non-IT staff can connect devices by matching patch-cord colors. Dedicated smart casino switches sit inside slot banks or under tables, each carrying 24 high-power PoE++ ports and redundant uplinks. The design supports PAGCOR’s requirement that the four Entertainment City resorts begin converting tables to smart tables from 1 January 2027, starting with baccarat. The same infrastructure extends progressive signage and machine range from 100 meters to 1,000 meters. Room upgrades take under 15 minutes during normal housekeeping cycles. The co-managed service supplies 24/7 remote oversight, firmware updates and after-hours response with no recurring software licensing fees.
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