 Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) is pleased to announce two new senior appointments to its Gaming division, which includes The Global Draw, Barcrest and Games Media. John Parsonage joins as Group Director, Product Management and Michael Koch takes on the role of Technology Managing Director.John Parsonage has been appointed to a new role within the division that has been created to optimize customer service and better meet the demands of the rapidly evolving gaming industry.  John Parsonage Group Director Product Management With over 10 years of experience within the gaming industry, having been the Head of Gaming at Sky Betting & Gaming and the European Casino Manager at Sportingbet, Parsonage has an extensive background in product management and innovation. Michael Koch joins as Technology Managing Director and will be responsible for all aspects of the strategic relationship between Scientific Games and Videobet, a division of Playtech Limited, which currently supplies technology to The Global Draw.  Michael Koch Technology Managing Director Ian Timmis, CEO of Scientific Games' Gaming Division commented, "I am delighted that both John and Michael are joining us at this exciting time of change and opportunity. Both are extremely well regarded in the industry and bring with them a combined wealth of knowledge, experience and expert skill set that will be extremely beneficial to us. "John and Michael will play a key role in helping us expand globally. We are committed to providing first-class service and value for our customers through our superior content, operating excellence and leading platform, and it's imperative to have the best team in place for our continued success." About Scientific Games: Scientific Games Corporation is a global leader in providing customized, end-to-end gaming solutions to lottery and gaming organizations worldwide. Scientific Games’ integrated array of products and services includes instant lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, and internet applications, as well as server-based interactive gaming machines and associated gaming control systems. For more information, please visit our website at www.scientificgames.com. About The Global Draw: The Global Draw, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scientific Games, supplies server-based gaming machines to over 5,600 betting shops in Britain. The Global Draw also operates betting and gaming products in Northern Ireland, mainland Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.   |
NEW HANDS ROLL THE DICE AT NOTTINGHAM CASINO Mark Hands has joined Alea on Upper Parliament Street and will now take control of the day-to-day running of the state-of-the-art casino and venue complex.  Mark Hands new Venue Director Alea Nottingham His experience includes working at The Village Hotel in Nottingham, General Manager at The Grand (Thistle) Hotel in Bristol and more recently overseeing the £25 million redevelopment of the award-winning, DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House hotel, house and health club in North Somerset as Group General Manager Commenting on his appointment Mark said: "The Alea Casino complex is like no other, not only in Nottingham but arguably across the East Midlands and has gained a considerable reputation within the entertainment and leisure sector. "It is totally unique in that no other venue can match the level of facilities available including the state-of-the-art casino, bars and restaurant. The numerous events held here have proved very popular and it has also become an excellent choice of venue for conferences. "I'll be looking to build upon its past success and reputation providing an exciting venue for the city of Nottingham." Corey Plummer Operations Director for London Clubs International added: "I'm delighted that Mark has joined us at Alea. He has an excellent track record and his ambition and drive will ensure the casino maintains the high standards our customers now expect." Opened in 2007 following an investment of £15 million Alea is operated by London Clubs International (LCI), a company with 40 years of casino experience and whose American parent company, Harrah's owns the world-famous Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. For further information please visit http://aleacasinos.com/alea/nottingham/home/  |
NEWave Signs First Agreement for myCompliance Suite in Washington State LAS VEGAS (November 29, 2011) – Leading software supplier to the casino gaming industry NEWave has won another highly competitive RFP, and will now be making the first installation of its myCompliance™ suite in Washington state. The casino is an existing NEWave client, and has chosen to expand that relationship by installing the Suite later this month."There is no greater compliment than when a client expands their relationship with us, and we are thrilled with the trust the tribal casino has shown in NEWave and in our myCompliance Suite," said NEWave COO Tom Bechtel. "The myCompliance Suite will enable the casino to stop worrying about filling out compliance forms and do what they do best – serve their customers." NEWave's myCompliance Suite protects a casino's bottom line from costly fines and takes cumbersome compliance issues and obligations and streamlines them into automated processes. Specifically, the myCompliance Suite completes, files, and archives all federal, state and locally mandated forms for money laundering, suspicious activity and taxes. Additionally, myCompliance products validate identification documents, verify tax identification numbers, and provide alerts for OFAC and other watch lists. For more information on myCompliance and NEWave's other award-winning solutions, call NEWave at (702) 891-0132 or visit www.mynewave.com. About NEWave NEWave and its more than 230 clients are creating award-winning, innovative solutions together. Founded in 1993, NEWave has more than 200 years of combined professional experience in the gaming and hospitality industry; indentifying, developing and deploying tools and strategies required to successfully manage information technology projects and organizations. In addition, NEWave leads the industry in the development and implementation of gaming and hospitality software applications and services that provide complete solutions for auditing functions, regulatory compliance and casino cage operations. For more information, please visit www.mynewave.com. |