Friday, February 10, 2012

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Novomatic Headline Sponsor for Slot Summit Germany 2012

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 07:56 AM PST

Novomatic is proud to announce that it will be supporting the Slot Summit Germany 2012 as a headline sponsor. The slot summit will be held from March 20-22 at the RP5 Casino in Hannover, Germany, and will have a regional focus on Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Scandinavia.

The event is supported by the European Casino Association (ECA) and addresses numerous practical topics and issues of casino and gaming management. In the course of three days casino managers, slot managers and marketing staff will be updated on the key elements of a successful modern slot floor – player type recognition, choosing the ideal game volatilities, revenue maximisation and the encouragement of return visits.

Presentations will be held primarily in English but with simultaneous German translation service. The programme includes key speakers as well as product presentations and technology sneak previews from leading slot manufacturers such as Novomatic as well as from key operators.

The Slot Summit also provides an ideal setting for effective business networking between delegates, speakers and manufacturers in a relaxed atmosphere. Delegates are invited to attend receptions by the ECA, GSA and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM).

Jens Halle, Managing Director AGI: "We are convinced that the Slot Summit in Hannover will be on the crest of a wave with a broad field of topical issues that will provide valuable economic and technological information for casino management staff."

To register for the event please contact Lucien Wijsman: lucien@slotsummit.com

Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI) a 100 percent subsidiary of Novomatic AG (www.novomatic.com) is an integrated global gaming company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of electronic gaming machines and advanced technology products. As Europe’s leading manufacturer AGI delivers one of the broadest product ranges in the industry.

The NOVOMATIC group is one of the biggest producers and operators of gaming technologies and one of the largest integrated gaming companies in the world. The group employs more than 18.000 staff worldwide (2,800 in Austria). Founded by entrepreneur Prof. Johann F. Graf, the group has locations in 32 countries and exports high-tech electronic gaming equipment to more than 70 countries. The group operates more than 200,000 gaming machines in its about 1,200 plus traditional and electronic casinos as well as via rental concepts. Part of the group is also Admiral Sportwetten GmbH, Austria’s leading sports betting operator with more than 200 outlets as well as the Vienna based online gaming specialist Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH.

 

SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ GAMING DIVISION FLEXES ITS COMBINED MUSCLE AT ICE TOTALLY GAMING EXPO

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 03:14 AM PST

LONDON – 09 February, 2012 Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) demonstrated the strength of its recently expanded Gaming division, which includes The Global Draw, Games Media and Barcrest, by flexing its combined muscle at ICE Totally Gaming Expo 2012.

Following Scientific Games' acquisition of Barcrest in September 2011, the ICE Expo presented the first opportunity for the three businesses to exhibit as one.  The unified Gaming division presented its largest and most impressive display to date, which was visited by a record number of attendees and generated substantial new business opportunities.

The division's new 'one vision' approach aims to provide customers with significantly enhanced products and services by fully integrating The Global Draw and Games Media's sought after content with Barcrest's expansive game catalogue across The Global Draw's state-of-the-art network.

Innovation was high on the Gaming division's agenda at ICE, with the Company showcasing an extensive portfolio of unique and entertaining products and services, including new and exciting B2 and B3 games which include premium-licensed content designed by its expert in-house development team – available exclusively to Scientific Games' customers.  These games featured dynamic customisable content using high-definition graphics as well as interactive game play and attractive, easy-to-use loyalty tools, in order to enhance player retention and extend the life cycle.

In addition, the Company demonstrated its focus on delivering a new level of flexibility and convenience for its customers and their players by providing a platform that is seamless, integrated and adaptable to multiple delivery channels.  This solution can offer promotions and games across the internet, mobile devices, land-based gaming terminals and iDTV, allowing players to play their favourite games whenever and wherever they want.

The Gaming division continued to expand its internet portfolio by introducing its latest internet game at ICE – Arabian Charms, which received significant interest and positive feedback.  Community gaming and social media were also targets for the Gaming division as they discussed plans to allow players to be able to share, compete and 'show off' across platforms.

Highlighting its focus on international expansion, the Gaming division is extending its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the video lottery markets in Italy and the Czech Republic. The division now supplies, operates and services over 35,000 gaming terminals globally and has an aggressive strategy in place to further expand its international reach.

Ian Timmis, CEO of Scientific Games' Gaming division, commented, "We're thrilled with how successful the ICE Expo was for us. It was the first time all three businesses exhibited together and it was a fantastic testament to how well the team is already integrating and pushing forward towards a 'one vision' approach.

"It's an exciting time for the Gaming division and ICE provided a great platform for us to showcase just some of the products and services that make us a leading provider of gaming solutions.  We were able to focus part of our booth on the social entertainment factor of gaming, which is becoming much more prevalent and is what we believe the next generation of players want to see.  From our leading content, to our unique terminal promotion functionality, to our community gaming, we're committed to ongoing development that helps drive cash box performance for our customers."

 

GTECH G2’s Margin MakerTM makes South African Debut

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 03:12 AM PST

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 (LONDON, UK) GTECH G2, the premier full service provider to the iGaming and sports betting industry, and Stan James, the renowned bookmaker, today announced that they have worked together to certify the GTECH G2 Margin Maker World Till system for their launch in South Africa.

The two organisations have worked together to have GTECH G2's Margin MakerTM World Till system certified for operating in Western Province, South Africa and have launched with five shops in Cape Town and plans for further openings over the course of 2012 with the potential for 100 shops across the estate.

GTECH G2 and Stan James have been longstanding partners and this latest venture is part of the continued success story. Mark Tipping, Managing Director of Stan James Betting said, "South Africa is the latest venture in our overall business development plans. Working with GTECH G2 and the Margin Maker system ensures that wherever we are in the world, we have a market leading operating system, which allows us to offer our customers a great betting experience."

Paul Mears, GTECH G2 Vice President of Sports Betting said, "For GTECH G2, working with clients like Stan James across the globe is a fantastic opportunity for us to increase our global footprint."

World Till is GTECH G2's retail cash betting solution designed for use in markets where a simple, cost effective and secure solution is required. It is deployed across the world in countries such as Spain, Romania and Venezuela.  The certification in South Africa further recognises the system's ability to operate anywhere in the world.