What APEX pro gaming does

APEX pro gaming s.r.o. is a privately held, family-owned Czech casino gaming equipment manufacturer founded circa 2005, headquartered in Litvínovice with additional sales and operational offices in Prague (Czech Republic) and Gutau (Austria). The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of land-based casino gaming equipment — slot machine cabinets (Pinnacle Slant Top and Special Upright series ranging from 27" to 55" displays), linked jackpot platforms (the CLOVER LINK family including CLOVER LINK, CLOVER LINK PREMIUM, CLOVER LINK XTREME, and CLOVER LINK ELEMENTS, plus DIAMOND LINK and CLOVER CASH), multi-game software platforms (EVO 2/3/4), electronic table games (APEX Player Station electronic roulette), intelligent cash handling systems (the iDROP family), card shufflers (Shuffle King 2, 6, and 2 MAX), and casino/poker game tables. Its core differentiating technology is the CLOVER LINK linked-jackpot system, which connects multiple slot machines across four games into a four-tier mystery-and-progressive jackpot configuration available in multiple form factors (Big Island, Round, Wall, Slim Editions).

APEX serves casino operators globally — ranging from large international groups to single-property venues — through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales (regional Sales Managers covering Global, South America, and Asia) with a master distributor model in North America via APOGEE Gaming (covering US, Canada, Central/South America, and the Caribbean). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of gaming equipment, with secondary streams from licensing the CLOVER LINK and EVO software platforms and recurring aftermarket spare-parts revenue via a dedicated e-commerce portal (apex-spare.com). Pricing is handled through custom quotations per configuration and is not publicly disclosed.

The company reports an installed base of 81,253 slot machines across 938 casinos in 75 countries, and has received multiple industry awards including BEGE Awards (2019, 2023, 2025), GOLDEN DICE 2025, and European Casino Awards 2025 shortlistings. APEX maintains GDPR compliance and works with approval laboratories globally to ensure local gaming regulatory adherence across its operational geographies.

Name

APEX pro gaming

Legal name

APEX pro gaming s.r.o.

Website

https://apex-gaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

APEX pro gaming is a privately held, family-owned Czech manufacturer of land-based casino gaming equipment, including slot machines, the proprietary CLOVER LINK linked-jackpot platform, electronic table games, intelligent cash handling systems, and card shufflers, serving casino operators globally with 81,253 machines deployed across 938 casinos in 75 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming Equipment

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming Terminals (MPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casino Table Equipment & Layouts (Tables, Racks, Shufflers, Layout Felts) (MPAEANAA), Gaming Chips, Plaques & Currency Handling (Chips, RFID, Drop Boxes, Cash Carts) (MPAEANAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming equipment
• Slot machine manufacturing
• Linked jackpot systems
• Electronic table games
• Intelligent cash handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Litvinovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gaming Hardware Sales: APEX generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical gaming equipment including slot machines, jackpot island configurations, LED displays, card shufflers, casino game tables, and poker tables. Hardware is sold directly to casino operators and through distributor networks globally.
2. Gaming Platform Licensing: Revenue from licensing the CLOVER LINK jackpot platform, EVO multi-game platform, and related software systems. Platforms are configured per casino and generate recurring value through linked jackpot mechanics across multiple machines.
3. Intelligent Cash Handling Systems: Sale and/or licensing of the iDROP family (iDROP, iDROPe, iDROPs, iDropA) for secure cash and ticket processing at live gaming tables.
4. Spare Parts & Aftermarket: APEX operates a dedicated spare parts portal (apex-spare.com) providing replacement components and accessories for its installed base of gaming equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

APEX pro gaming manufactures and globally distributes a comprehensive portfolio of casino gaming equipment, combining proprietary hardware cabinets (Pinnacle slot machines, iDROP cash handling, Shuffle King card shufflers, casino and poker tables) with proprietary software platforms (CLOVER LINK linked jackpot system, EVO multi-game platform). The company sells integrated gaming solutions to land-based casino operators worldwide, with tailor-made configurations of jackpot islands, electronic roulette stations, and intelligent cash handling systems.

Product overview

APEX pro gaming is a global casino gaming equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of linked jackpot solutions, slot machines, electronic table games, cash handling systems, and gaming equipment. The core product line centers on the CLOVER LINK® family of linked jackpot platforms (including CLOVER LINK®, CLOVER LINK® PREMIUM, CLOVER LINK® Xtreme, CLOVER LINK ELEMENTS®, CLOVER CASH™, and DIAMOND LINK™) which connect multiple slot machines into multi-tier mystery and progressive jackpot networks. The Pinnacle slot machine cabinet line (Pinnacle Slant Top and Pinnacle Special Upright models in various sizes from 27" to 55") serves as the hardware foundation, available with LED displays in multiple sizes. Electronic gaming is supported by the EVO platform generation (EVO 2, 3, 4) and the APEX Player Station electronic roulette system. Intelligent cash handling is addressed through the iDROP family (iDROP, iDROPe, iDROPs, iDROPa). Additional products include card shufflers (Shuffle King series), live gaming tables, and poker tables. The company operates across 75 countries with 81,253 slot machines installed in 938 casinos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLOVER LINK: Jackpot island solution available in multiple editions (Big Island, Round Edition, Wall Edition, Slim Edition) with linked multi-game jackpot functionality
• CLOVER LINK ELEMENTS
• CLOVER LINK XTREME
• CLOVER LINK PREMIUM
• DIAMOND LINK
• CLOVER CASH
• EVO
• iDROP
• Pinnacle
• APEX Player Station (APS)
• Shuffle King

Products and services

• CLOVER LINK Complete linked jackpot solution connecting multiple slot machines across four games into a four-tier jackpot system that combines mystery and progressive jackpot mechanics. Available in multiple form factors (Big Island Edition with 8 machines in Eclipse design, Round Edition with 4 machines in circular design, Wall Edition scalable, Slim Edition with four-sided display) with LED lighting effects. Sold to casino operators globally.
• CLOVER LINK ELEMENTS Latest generation of the CLOVER LINK linked jackpot platform featuring new three-pot games (Clover Twist and Clover Inferno) with dynamic gameplay and LED lighting effects. Awarded Slot Game Product of the Year at BEGE 2025.
• CLOVER LINK PREMIUM Premium tier of the CLOVER LINK jackpot platform including games Clover Boom, Nazar Link, and Clover Flash with multi-level jackpot features and integrated linked gameplay mechanics for casino operators.
• CLOVER LINK Xtreme Extreme version of the CLOVER LINK jackpot system offering seven game options and enhanced jackpot mechanics for increased player excitement. Installed at casino sites including Efbet Casinos (Bulgaria). Shortlisted for Best Slot Game at European Casino Awards 2025.
• DIAMOND LINK Linked jackpot platform offering a diamond-themed gaming experience for casino operators, integrated with APEX slot machine hardware.
• CLOVER CASH Cash handling and payment integration platform designed for gaming environments, combining APEX's linked jackpot mechanics with cash transaction processing.
• EVO 4 Fourth-generation multi-game platform for APEX electronic gaming machines with enhanced multi-game features and flexible game selection across slot machine hardware.
• EVO 3 Third-generation multi-game platform for APEX electronic gaming machines, providing a flexible multi-game environment across slot machine hardware.
• EVO 2 Second-generation multi-game platform for APEX electronic gaming machines, providing a flexible multi-game environment across slot machine hardware.
• Apex Pinnacle Slant Top 55J Premium slant-top slot machine cabinet with a 55-inch display from the Pinnacle premium line. Shortlisted for Best Slot Machine at European Casino Awards 2025 in Barcelona. Designed for casino operators seeking high-impact floor presence.
• Apex Pinnacle Slant Top 49J Premium slant-top slot machine cabinet with a 49-inch display, part of the Pinnacle premium line of casino slot machines.
• Apex Pinnacle Slant Top 32 Premium slant-top slot machine cabinet with 32-inch display featuring the CLOVER LINK Chair. Awarded two Slot Machine of the Year accolades at BEGE 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
• Apex Pinnacle Premium Curved 43" Curved display slot machine cabinet featuring a 43-inch 4K screen, part of the Pinnacle premium line. Designed for visual impact and ergonomic play.
• Apex Special Upright 49J Upright slot machine cabinet with a 49-inch display, designed for casino operators seeking a premium upright form factor.
• Apex Special Upright 43J Upright slot machine cabinet with a 43-inch curved display, deployed with CLOVER LINK Elements at casino sites including Acapulco Resort Convention Spa Casino Sports in Northern Cyprus.
• Apex Pinnacle Premium SL Premium slot machine cabinet featuring three 27-inch monitors from the Pinnacle Premium SL line, providing an enhanced multi-screen gaming experience.
• Apex Pinnacle 24 Black Series Slot machine cabinet from the Pinnacle Black Series featuring two 24-inch UHD monitors for a premium dual-screen casino gaming experience.
• Apex Special Upright 27P Upright slot machine cabinet with 27-inch display and premium features for casino operators.
• Apex Special Upright 27 Upright slot machine cabinet with a 27-inch display, designed as an entry-tier premium cabinet for casino operators.
• LED Display Series (XXS to XXL) Range of LED display screens available in seven sizes from XXS to XXL for jackpot island installations, featuring integrated LED lighting effects for visual impact on casino floors.
• APEX Player Station (APS) Electronic roulette station that is scalable and can connect up to four roulette wheels (live and/or electronic). Also supports APEX EVO games, allowing players to switch between roulette and slot games without changing seats. Designed for live gaming tables.
• APEX iDROP Intelligent cash handling system for automated gaming transactions at live gaming tables, providing secure, efficient cash and ticket processing.
• APEX iDROPe Electronic cash handling solution for live gaming tables, optimized for efficient cash transaction processing.
• APEX iDROPs Intelligent cash and ticket handling device designed for gaming environments, providing secure and efficient transaction processing.
• APEX iDROPa Intelligent cash handling solution specifically optimized for live game tables, providing maximum security and efficiency in cash transaction processing.
• Casino Game Tables Live casino gaming tables for table game operations including Roulette, Poker, and Blackjack. Sold to casino operators as part of APEX's integrated equipment portfolio.
• Poker Game Tables Professional poker tables designed for poker gaming operations in casinos and gaming clubs.
• Shuffle King 2 Two-deck card shuffler designed for casino table game operations.
• Shuffle King 6 Six-deck card shuffler designed for casino table game operations.
• Shuffle King 2 MAX Professional multi-deck card shuffler for casino gaming tables, part of the Shuffle King product line.
• APEX Spare Parts Portal E-commerce spare parts portal (apex-spare.com) providing replacement components, accessories, and consumables for the installed base of APEX gaming equipment worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• CLOVER LINK demonstrated above-average, consistent performance at customer sites globally, with a four-tier jackpot system that motivates all player types to participate.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• APOGEE Gaming (Master Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 October 2019APOGEE Gaming serves as the Master Distributor for APEX Gaming in North America (USA, Canada, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean). APOGEE manages its own dedicated sales team including David Lyons (East) and Michael Strader (West), customer service director Justin Reece, and technical teams led by Nelson Ortega in Miami. A warehouse has been established in the region to enable fast deployment. CLOVER LINK is now available in 5 US states through this partnership. CEO JL Drapeau confirmed that demand for CLOVER LINK is 'extremely strong' in the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Merkur Gaming: German gaming equipment manufacturer (Gauselmann Group) producing slot machines, jackpot systems and casino cabinets for land-based operators in EMEA and Latin America. Closely comparable product portfolio and European-based, family-controlled ownership profile.
• EGT (Euro Games Technology): Bulgarian gaming manufacturer of slot cabinets, linked jackpot systems (General/Line/Hit), ETGs and casino equipment. Highly comparable given similar size, Eastern European origin, B2B casino operator focus, and emphasis on linked jackpot innovations.
• Zitro: Spanish-origin gaming manufacturer specializing in slot cabinets, video bingo and ETGs for casinos and gaming halls. Comparable in product mix (slots, ETGs) and target segment (mid-market casino operators).
• Novomatic: Austrian-headquartered, family-influenced gaming equipment manufacturer producing slot machines, linked jackpots, ETGs and casino systems across global markets. Closest comparable to APEX in product scope (slots + ETGs + table equipment), European origin, and family-ownership structure.
• Inspired Entertainment: Provider of gaming machines, virtual sports and lottery products with a focus on mid-sized casino operators. Directly competes with APEX in slot cabinets and server-based gaming content, including linked jackpot-style products.
• Ainsworth Game Technology: Australian slot machine manufacturer serving regulated gaming markets globally with a focus on cabinets and linked progressives. Comparable as a smaller public competitor to APEX in slot cabinets and jackpot systems.

Broad incumbents

• Konami Gaming: US-based gaming division of Konami producing premium slot cabinets and casino systems. Overlaps with APEX's Pinnacle premium cabinet positioning in North American casinos and competes for the same operator floor space.
• Scientific Games: Major lottery and gaming equipment supplier with slot machine, table products and systems offerings. Direct slot machine overlap with APEX and a much larger installed base, particularly in North America.
• IGT (International Game Technology): Large US-headquartered gaming equipment and lottery provider with extensive slot machine, ETG and systems portfolio. Overlaps with APEX in slot cabinets and ETG categories, and is the dominant supplier APEX must displace in the US market.
• Aristocrat Leisure Limited: Global tier-one slot machine and casino content manufacturer serving operators worldwide. Directly competes with APEX in slot cabinets and jackpot systems, but operates at vastly larger scale with full content IP and digital gaming arms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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