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Online Gaming: The New U.S. Landscape Find Out What the Changes Mean to You

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 01:59 PM PST

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Thursday, March 1, 2012: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, U.S. EST
Online Gaming: The New U.S. Landscape

Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO, American Gaming Association Moderator

The Honorable Tom Ridge First Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Panelist

David O. Stewart Ropes & Gray LLP Panelist

At the end of 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a clarifying opinion on its interpretation of the Wire Act of 1961, essentially saying the Act prohibits only online sports betting while allowing for the online sale of lottery tickets.  The decision seemingly clears a major federal hurdle for states looking to legalize online gambling within their borders, and active discussions about legislation are taking place across the country.  For all its clarifications, however, the DOJ opinion raises more questions than answers. And the call for federal legislation has strengthened as the prospect for a patchwork quilt of regulations looms. During this session, experts will explore the fallout of the DOJ decision and what it means for the future of online gambling in the U.S.  You’ll get up to speed on the legislative proposals being discussed at the state and federal levels and learn why strengthening law enforcement and providing effective consumer protections are more vital than ever.

Bally Technologies Deploys Systems Technologies at Marina del Sol Casino in Chile

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 08:23 AM PST

 

LAS VEGAS, February 22, 2012 — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced the deployment of new systems technologies at Marina del Sol Casino in Concepción, Chile, that replace 100 percent of a competitor's systems technology.

The comprehensive solution that Bally Technologies is providing comprises an array of technology-leading and award-winning Bally Technologies'systems products.

Marina del Sol selected cutting-edge technology, which includes the latest release of the  SDS™/CMP™ 12 for Windows® slot-accounting and player-tracking system; the CoolSign® resort-wide media-management system; and the proven bonusing system Bally Power Bonusing™, a suite of predefined bonus events, sweepstakes, and promotions.

"We were convinced that Bally Technologies would be truly concerned about our project and ready to work hard with the best technology solutions," said Marina del Sol President Nicolas Imschenetzky Ebensperger. "Our decision was motivated by clear and strategic principles. We want to know our guests in the best way possible; get accurate, fast, and timely information; increase interaction with guests; and offer innovative promotions and more opportunities to win. Above all, we want to motivate guests to visit us during times when the occupancy rate is low. Bally’s SDS platform is oriented to meet those goals."

Bally's system solutions are live, connected on 1,273 gaming machines and 50 tables. "We are honored Marina del Sol chose our trailblazing systems solutions," said Bally Technologies Senior Vice President of Products and Operations Derik Mooberry. "Our systems and enhanced technology products will help Marina del Sol reduce costs, protect invested capital, and deliver more powerful player experiences floor-wide across the casino."

About Marina del Sol Marina del Sol SA is an entertainment complex. The center of attraction is its casino, one of the largest in the country, and the first five-star hotel for business in the region, with a convention center at the same level, offering four different convention spaces for up to 2,500 people. A variety of leisure and entertainment ranging from drama, Gallery Restaurant and roofing Boulevard, Museum, Cultural, Ecological Farm, Bird and Sports Center, make Marina del Sol the biggest Family Entertainment Center and Casino in the south of Chile. For more information, please visit www.marinadelsol.cl.

About Bally Technologies, Inc. With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Corporate Marketing & Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com.  Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.  Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today's date.

– BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. –

 

INTELLIGENT PAYMENTS GROUP WINS TRADE AWARD FOR REVOLUTIONARY PAYMENTPROCESSING

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 08:19 AM PST

Financial-i, the leading global transaction banking publication, has awarded Intelligent Payments their 'Leaders in Innovation' 2011 Award for payment processing.

Intelligent Payments has revolutionised payment processing through its highly-sophisticated analytical software, which improves the processing of payments to enable merchants to benefit from least cost routing, fraud reduction, KYC optimization and   ultimately find the most cost efficient payment route. This is achieved by introducing choice and control into a merchants global payment infrastructure, offering more than 200 different payment types through 188 countries. At the same time, Intelligent Payments specialises in Fraud analytics to deliver operational and technical efficiencies through its second-generation global payment exchange, gateway services and management system.

Joyce Newman, Group CEO of Intelligent Payments Group said: "The team has been working tirelessly to provide our current and future clients with a payment solution that challenges totally the way things are currently done. Nothing like this exists in the market place.  It empowers the merchant, combats fraud and elevates the way online payments are processed to the next level. All in all, the customer will have a far better experience."

About Intelligent Payments Group and Myriad Payments Limited Intelligent Payments Group Ltd, an award winning Private Equity-owned company with two subsidiaries Matrix Payments Ltd and Myriad Payments Ltd has operations in both Gibraltar and London. Myriad Payments specialises in the Online Gaming and digital industry whilst Matrix Payments, its sister company, offers world wide payment solutions for airline, retail and ticketing companies to name a few.  With more than 200 online local culture payment solutions, complete PCI and Fraud reduction solutions and KYC tailored payment options, Intelligent Payments has received recognition as one of the most advanced payment solution providers.

The Global Payment Exchanges offer all merchants, whether trading in one country or many, advanced payment integration and managementservices, including; GeoLocation, decline analytics, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI) tokenization, automated AML reporting and Operator,acquirer or payment method specific data capture. These services are combined with: advanced fraud, marketing, 3D-Secure and 'least cost' routing products, all of which are managed by easy to use filters, rules and workflow systems.

http://intelligent-payments.com