Friday, January 25, 2013

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@IGTNews IGT’s sbX® Goes Platinum

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 12:30 PM PST

LONDON January 24, 2013 International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) a global leader in gaming systems technology, today announced that it has reached the milestone of over 100 installs of its sbX® system. sbX® is part of the gaming landscape, giving both small and large operators the ability to house a server-based solution that works as a successful ROI tool.

Eric Tom IGT Executive VP Global Sales

“SBX has allowed us at Bear River Casino Hotel to offer a dynamic experience to our customer base with the multiple variety of games at their fingertips and the ability to deliver the newest titles from IGT to the market first," said John McGinnis, director of slot operations at Bear River Casino Hotel. "We are also very pleased with IGT's customer support side as well."

Originally debuted during the famous Global Gaming Expo, as a new category of experience management for casino operators to design and manage customized player experiences, the sbX solution was also the first system to offer a G2S server-based game management solution in an all-inclusive package. Since then, sbX® has grown to deliver even more features, including IGT Analytics® and Media Manager®, as well as a game theme library with over 400 titles.

"This tremendous benchmark really shows where IGT is headed and what we are all about as the leading provider of innovative gaming solutions," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of global sales. "We strive to deliver to market the best products that provide casino operators with streamlined processes, optimized network floors and enhanced gaming experiences for their players."

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About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT’s recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or www.doubledowncasino.com.

 

FREEBETS.com UPGRADES ODDS COMPARISON PAGES

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 12:07 PM PST

Thursday, 24th January 2013 Leading affiliates website FREEBETS.com has revamped its odds comparison pages in a bid to become a 'one-stop shop' for sports betting fans.

The site now features nine different sports with the latest odds and offers from nine of the leading bookmakers, including Ladbrokes, William Hill and bet365.

Its football section showcases the outright odds and match markets for games and tournaments in 49 different countries, and has quick navigation to the latest news, tips and live streaming.

The horse-racing section features the quickest access to each day's races, antepost odds, horse racing news and all the latest betting offers.

FREEBETS.com owner David Archer said: "The days of relying on the big bookmakers and their offers to deliver customers and acquisitions by themselves are long gone.

"It's now more and more important to offer a personalised platform of products and services, of which the revamped odds comparison pages are a great addition, in order to give those customers the best experience.

"We want them to enjoy the site, keep up to date with the latest news and the best tips, and be able to assess which bet is going to give them the best value for money. It should be a one stop shop."
The upgrade is the latest development in a bid to increase the time customers spend on the FREEBETS.com site and to make it a destination in its own right.

Last year the website signed ex-Southampton striker Matthew Le Tissier and former Durham cricket captain Matt Smith to offer tipping advice and act as brand ambassadors.

Archer was joint owner and MD of North East bookmaking chain Reuben Page for almost two decades, before selling most of the business to Gala Coral.

He then founded Pagebet, building up and managing a chain of over 50 betting shops, as well as a telephone betting service and online site.

After establishing affiliate business Biggerbet three years ago he has developed a portfolio of websites that include www.cheltenhamfestivalnews.com and www.onlinecasinobonus.co.uk

 

Net Entertainment releases Thief video slot

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 11:59 AM PST

January 24, 2013 – Net Entertainment, the world's leading provider of high-quality online casino games, announces the launch of its latest video slot, Thief™.

The setting of Thief™ changes throughout the entire game, taking players from the rainy street of the main setting to the upper levels of a hallway and a vault found in the Free Spins modes. Players experience a roller coaster of feelings, creating anticipation of what's to come with every spin of the reels.

Thief™ is a 5-reel, 25 bet line video slot featuring Expanding Wilds, and two Free Spins modes; a regular Free Spins mode and an Adrenaline Free Spins mode with an additional Diamond symbol. Two Diamond symbols on the winning bet line guarantee a win opposite to a normal three-symbol combination.

Vibrant colors and upbeat sounds create heart-pounding anticipation during each spin. The paytable design in ThiefTM showcases the expertise in mathematical modeling in Net Entertainment games and ensures that the players are being entertained over and over again.

"Net Entertainment's ambition is always to drive the online casino market through better games and Thief™ does exactly that," comments Per Eriksson, President and CEO of Net Entertainment. "Our latest video slot is packed with fun and innovative animations, sounds and features to make sure our players get the best gaming experience out there."

** Try Thief™ on netent.com/games or see the gameplay video on Youtube / NetEnt Official **

 

SPIELO INTERNATIONAL™ GIVING CUSTOMERS THE CHANCE TO WIN CASINO SYSTEMS PRODUCT PRIZES AT ICE 2013!

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 11:50 AM PST

London UK SPIELO International™ is awarding several free Casino Systems product licenses, including market-leading GALAXIS™ product modules and SYSTEM2go™ turnkey solutions, to licensed casinos and gaming operations at Stand S7-150 at the ICE Totally Gaming 2013 trade show, taking place at ExCeL, London, from 5 to 7 February, 2013.

Prize-winning promotions include:

  • A free SYSTEM2go Platinum CC license, including magnetic stripe card payment system, player tracking, and point redemption solution for up to 50 slot machines. Licensed operators can enter by participating in an electronic draw following a product demonstration at Stand S7-150. SYSTEM2go is a complete multi-site gaming system including accounting and jackpots that's quick and easy to deploy through cloud computing.
  • A free license for TimeBOMB FEVER. Visitors enter by simply playing a designated slot machine, and if there's a hit, they win the prize. TimeBOMB FEVER is one of SPIELO International's 15 bonusing templates that casinos configure to hit during specified times to attract players and boost gaming.
  • A myPromo™ product license. Visitors enter by requesting a promotional code for immediate redemption on the slot machine through the CRYSTAL.net™ player interface, mirroring the way the myPromo tool works on the casino floor. myPromo is a tool for targeted player promotions and is part of the extensive GALAXIS MARKETING product portfolio, which allows casinos to send promotions to players by email and SMS (text messaging) to attract players into the casino.
  • A Floor Master™ license can be won by trying out the demonstration at the stand. Floor Master, part of the GALAXIS SLOTS product suite, shows the layout of the casino floor on a touchscreen PC or tablet and displays slot performance information and alerts, as well as player information in real-time. Visitors can win a product license using the product demonstration if they guess where the winning player is!
  • Finally, a Black Jack tournament will be taking place in Stand S7-150 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 and 6 February, with the finals on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Licensed casinos will be competing to win up to ten GALAXIS TABLES licenses with player tracking included. GALAXIS TABLES is an advanced table management system installed on more than 2,000 tables in casinos worldwide. One of the most flexible systems available for data input, it can also be adapted to suit operator's business procedures. Licensed casinos and gaming operators wishing to participate in the tournament should contact their SPIELO International Regional Sales Manager for details.

Visit www.spielo.com for further details of the promotions at ICE and come to stand S7-150 for product demonstrations, chances to win, and to find out how SPIELO International speaks gaming.

 

TRADITIONAL FACE-OFF BETWEEN THE PRESIDENTS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF CODERE APUESTAS

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 02:55 AM PST

 

 

 

24 January 2013 On the occasion of the classic local derby on Saturday 26 January between Elche C.F. and Hércules de  Alicante C.F., José Sepulcre, president of the Elche organization and Jesús García Pitarch, president of the Alicante club, appeared yesterday in the traditional pre-game press conference of the presidents.

Caption (handshake): from left to right José Sepulcre, president of Elche C.F. and Jesús García-Pitarch, president of Hércules de Alicante C.F.

During the encounter, held at the Martínez Valero stadium, both Presidents expressed their satisfaction for once again meeting face to face and stressed the importance of such meetings for the fans of both teams, appealing to fairness and mutual respect among followers.

Pablo Baquera, director of marketing for Codere Apuestas, sponsor of both clubs, wanted to emphasize that “this is the first time that the company sponsors two teams that share such a marked rivalry as that of Hércules and Elche within a single province.”

left to right Jesús García Pitarch, President of Hércules de Alicante C.F., Pablo Baquera, Marketing Director of Codere Apuestas and José Sepulcre, President of Elche C.F.

These two sponsorships represent one of Codere Apuestas’ top initiatives in the province of Alicante and the Valencia region. “It is a pleasure to participate as a sponsor in a derby of this nature”, said Baquera, “an event that has special significance in the world of gaming because the consumers live it very intensely”, he added.

The CODERE Group

CODERE is a Spanish multinational group and a key player in the private gaming sector in Europe and Latin America with over 20,000 employees and is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange. Overall the Group manages more than 56,833 AWP machines, 186 gaming halls, 3 horse racetracks and 1,300 sports betting shops in Argentina , Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Spain and Uruguay. In Italy the Group also offers online gaming under the appropriate licenses.

 

More information: www.codere.com

 

@IGTNews IGT partners with land-based casino operator Groupe Circus to provide online games in Belgium

Posted: 24 Jan 2013 01:18 AM PST

(LONDON  January 24, 2013)  International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced that it will supply its entire portfolio of online games to Groupe Circus. This agreement will see the Belgian land-based casino group significantly advance the online offering of its internationally renowned Casino de Spa brand.

Robert Melendres, Executive VP of emerging businesses at IGT

Groupe Circus, Belgium's premier gaming company runs licensed wagering venues across the country, including the prestigious Casino de Namur, as well as Casino de Spa.

Established in 1763, Casino de Spa offers roulette, blackjack, poker and other table games to its visitors in Spa, Belgium, and operates the country's largest wagering website, Casino777.be.

Via a single integration with IGT rgs® (remote game server), Casino777.be will receive titles including branded hits STAR TREKTM Against All Odds, MONOPOLY PLUSTM and Elvis® A Little More ActionTM, as well as IGT classics Da Vinci DiamondsTM, Pixies of the ForestTM, and Wolf RunTM.

IGT's presence now extends across the regulated online casino markets, with partnerships in place with operators in the UK, Italy, Denmark and Canada, as well as Belgium.

"This agreement strengthens our position as the partner of choice for regulated markets," said Robert Melendres, executive vice president of emerging businesses at IGT. "We are delighted to have signed this online agreement with such an esteemed land-based operator as Groupe Circus."

"IGT's unbeatable experience and expertise makes them a perfect partner for us," said Jean-Christophe Choffray, Groupe Circus, online general manager. "The strength of their content will help us significantly boost our online performance and enhance the player experience at Casino777.be."

About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com, or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.

About Groupe Circus Circus Group was established in 1992 and is considered the premier gaming group in Belgium because they are the only company licensed to operate both gambling halls and casinos in Belgium. Current operations include 17 venues, 15 gambling halls and 2 land based casinos, Casino de Spa and Casino de Namur, with over 500 employees and 1000 machines.  Through their gaming license the Circus Group operate 3 online websites and their casino offering can be viewed at www.casino777.be