Friday, March 30, 2012

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SPIELO INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS SALES TEAM IN ASIA

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 11:45 AM PDT

MACAU (March 28, 2012) – SPIELO International's Casino Systems and Asia Sales groups are working together to increase the company's presence in the Asian gaming market with two appointments, effective in April 2012.

Chiang Lai Fatt General Manager of Casino Systems for Asia Pacific.

Marc Attal, Managing Director for SPIELO International Casino Systems, has appointed Lai Fatt Chiang as General Manager of Casino Systems for Asia Pacific.

Based in Malaysia, Lai Fatt Chiang has 10 years' experience in all aspects of the gaming industry in Asia. His past experience includes his role as Group General Manager at RGB International, as well as three years with SPIELO International's games division (previously ATRONIC).

"SPIELO International strongly believes in maintaining close relationships with its customers, and in understanding cultural differences among operators and players. This is the basis of our approach to the diverse Asian market," said Attal.

"The appointment of Lai Fatt Chiang, who reports to Casino System's International Sales Director Fivos Polymniou, demonstrates SPIELO International's ongoing commitment to increasing support for its existing casino systems customers in Asia. Our intent is to strengthen the partnerships with our established in-country distributor channels throughout the region. Future appointments will add further expertise to this growing team."

Lai Fatt Chiang graduated from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, in Accounting and Finance. He speaks fluent English, Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Maria Garcia as Director of Sales for Asia (Casino Games)

In addition, Marcel Heutmekers, SPIELO International Senior Director and General Manager, Asia and Latin America, has announced the appointment of Maria Garcia as Director of Sales for Asia (Casino Games).

Based in Macau, Garcia has been a well-respected distributor for several slot manufacturers in the region since 2006. Her most recent role was as Sales and Marketing Director for Asia Pioneer Entertainment Ltd.

"We're excited to have a well-known name in the industry on board. Maria understands the typical characteristics of the Macau market very well. We believe she'll become a key person in our long-term strategy for the Asian market," said Heutmekers.

"We are happy and proud to have such an experienced and skilled person joining us as part of this important journey in this region."

Garcia graduated with a diploma in Event Management from the Hong Kong Management Association in 2004. She is fluent in English, Portuguese, Cantonese and Mandarin.

SPIELO International is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of top-performing games, cabinets, central systems and associated software for legal gaming markets around the world. It offers a complete range of end-to-end gaming products for diverse gaming segments, including distributed government-sponsored markets, commercial casino markets, and Amusement with Prize (AWP) markets. SPIELO International serves more than 1,500 customers on five continents and has shipped more than 200,000 gaming machines worldwide, and holds more than 300 gaming licenses. Of those, it is licensed to sell machines in 25 U.S. states, including Nevada, as well as to 142 tribes.

SPIELO International is 100 percent owned by Lottomatica Group, a market leader in the Italian gaming industry, one of the largest Lottery operators in the world based on total wagers, and a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. SPIELO International is also an affiliate of GTECH, a leading gaming technology and services company. SPIELO is a platinum member of the Gaming Standards Association, and supports open industry standards such as Game to System® (G2S®) and System to System® (S2S®). For more information on SPIELO International and our products, please visit our website at www.spielo.com.

Game to System and G2S are registered trademarks of the Gaming Standards AssociationTM.

 

GTECH G2 Releases Poker 8.0 the First Full Feature Poker Client for Mac

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 03:03 AM PDT

Thursday, March 29, 2012 (London, UK) GTECH G2, the premier full service provider to the iGaming and sports betting industry, today announced the launch of Poker 8.0. The new release includes the market's first full-feature poker client for Mac, containing all game types and tournaments as well as cash tables.

The latest version of GTECH G2's multichannel poker product has adapted keyboard shortcuts in the Mac poker client for use with Mac hardware.

Poker 8.0 also includes a host of innovative features designed to boost convenience and enhance the card-playing experience. Players can alleviate uncertainty about a hand and are now able to relive their best moments by viewing a rerun of any completed hand from any game session they have participated in with the new Hand Replay option.

Another addition is the Tournament Deal feature. This enables players remaining in a tournament at the final table to accept a proposed deal to end the tournament prematurely. Deals are available at the final table in multi-table tournaments (MTTs) when remaining players have chips left and there is no rebuy or add-on time left. MTTs offering a deal are marked by a special icon in the lobby.

Poker 8.0 benefits from improved player profile settings and statistics, including the ability to categorise an opponent's skill level as 'shark', 'medium', 'fish' or 'none'.

"We are absolutely delighted to be launching Poker 8.0, the market's first full-feature poker client for both PC and Mac," said Dominic Mansour, GTECH G2 Vice President of Product Management. "The developments on the latest version of our poker product have all been designed with a core aim of improving the player experience and we are very satisfied with the results."

Poker 8.0 is now live on the International Poker Network.

 

DRGT WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE FADJA COLUMBIA

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 02:28 AM PDT

The systems solutions of DRGT are making a great impact in Latin America. Simple to operate, yet detailed and masterful in their creation, DRGT is bringing real value to the Latin American gaming floor. DRGT can connect all slots – regardless of age or manufacturer. Suddenly cashless gaming is now open to the entire gaming market. Serverless technology means no single point of failure, no expensive IT staff to run the system. The software has been written so that it is simple to use.

The DRGT systems solution is modular. Customers can choose from a wide range of features – from accounting to cashless to progressive jackpots. The innovative drSCREEN enables all account details not only to be shown on the video monitor of the slot. Operators can blend in marketing information and target this to the individual player. Thus, drSCREEN enables marketing messages to be packaged to each individual player.

DRGT powered by SiP brings together the great synergy of the many years of systems experience of Austrian Systems in Progress and DRGT's operator-focused solutions.

DRGT will thus be exhibiting its extensive systems solutions at the forthcoming FADJA on 11th and 12th April in Bogota, Columbia. The team will be headed up by Mr. Jurgen De Munck, CEO and co-owner, and Mr. Georg Steiner, Senior Business Development Director. Mr. De Munck comments, "We are making great progress in Latin America and have already signed major contracts. Our serverless systems solution brings accounting, cashless, jackpots, bonusing and many more features to the market in a simple way to use. Systems used to be a complicated, costly thing for operators. Now it is opening new doors to generate new features and create more revenue. Operators are embracing our technology and we look forward to explaining how we can make a difference to operators in Latin America at the FADJA".

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGI Gaming Colombia to present Central American solutions at FADJA

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 02:07 AM PDT

The Feria Andina de Juegos de Azar 2012 (FADJA) takes place from April 11-12 at the Corferias exhibition centre in the Colombian capital city Bogotá. The Novomatic Group will be represented on booth number 76 by its local subsidiary AGI Gaming Colombia and will present an extended show display of innovative products and cutting edge gaming solutions for the Central-American markets.

On show will be the brand new Super-V+ Gaminator® III cabinet

Super-V GaminatorIII Marilyn Monroe

as well as the NOVO LINE™ INTERACTIVE with the new NOVO LINE™ INTERACTIVE multi-game mix. Extra wide screens for an in-depth gaming experience, elegant style and top quality design combine with top-performing Novomatic games to make these cabinets an attractive highlight on every casino floor.

NOVO LINE™ INTERACTIVE is the innovative stand-alone gaming solution, server-based-ready for a later plug 'n' play interconnection into the NOVO LINE™ VLT system. With 5 categories comprising a total of 25 games the NOVO LINE™ INTERACTIVE multi-game mix is guaranteed to meet the preferences of all guests. Operators can group & arrange, activate & deactivate games in order to create their ideal mix.

NOVOSTAR SL

Also on show will be the casino slant top NOVOSTAR® SL as well as the Novo Super-Vision™ cabinet featuring a variety of the latest multi-game mixes.

A selection of new Progressive Jackpots will be shown for the first time in Latin America. They will take visitors to the seductive world of MARILYN MONROE (via a selection of Marilyn Monroe-themed single games) or let them experience the magic of the mighty Chinese symbol of luck with THE RISE OF THE DRAGON.

A reel casino special will be the Novomatic Reel Tournament™ that offers a competitive gaming edge and an exciting marketing tool for any slot floor. It allows operators to thrill their guests with live tournaments in real time on an unlimited number of connected Super-V+ Gaminator® machines.

Also on display will be Octavian's casino management system ACP (Accounting Control Progressives System). The ACP system is modular and thus highly 'tuneable' to the requirements of both the operator and pertaining regulations in various jurisdictions. The system's 'add-on' functionality includes profit calculation, TITO, Cashless and Player Loyalty and has proved an extremely attractive 'package solution' for discerning operators.

NOVOLINE Interactive

Through the local presentation in Colombia the Novomatic Group reaffirms its commitment not only to offer the best product and solutions but also the best direct on-site service. Managing Director AGI Gaming Colombia, Manuel del Sol firmly believes in the market and its future prospects: "We are convinced that the new regulatory framework will provide excellent new opportunities in a reliable and fair market environment. Our dedicated team at AGI Gaming Colombia is focused on meeting the needs of the local Colombian and regional Central American markets with leading Novomatic gaming products and technologies that provide entertainment and reliability. We are constantly in pursuit of excellence for our clients."

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.

 

FutureLogic Innovations for Casino Gaming to be Featured at NIGA’s Indian Gaming 2012

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 01:55 AM PDT

GLENDALE, Calif., — March 27, 2012 — FutureLogic, Inc. announced today that it will exhibit its latest innovations in gaming, the PromoNet® couponing solution and the GEN3 Universal printer, at Indian Gaming 2012. Hosted by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), the conference will be held April 1-4 at the San Diego Convention Center.

FutureLogic's PromoNet® system is the industry's only intelligent couponing solution to identify and reward both carded and non-carded players. In operation, the PromoNet solution accelerates the evolution of promotional couponing by linking game-play metrics and slot promotions directly to player behavior, thus enabling casinos to boost Player Club sign-up, extend game play, increase slot revenues and print W2G forms at the games. Installable as a closed-loop, standalone issuance-and-redemption system, the PromoNet solution can be used across the casino floor at slots, registration desks, restaurants, shops, shows, hotels and many other locations. Also, it can be used as an integrated solution with other system applications.

The latest printer introduction by FutureLogic, the GEN3 Evolution® printer, was developed to be the first gaming printer equipped with an optional on-board Promotional Network Adapter (PNA) that creates a unique architecture with separate processing environments for TITO and promotional couponing. Using this integrated PromoNet Adapter approach, the GEN3 Evolution printer is the only gaming printer to offer precision grayscale printing, which enables operators to issue eye-catching, photographic-quality coupons from any electronic game or slot machine. This advanced peripheral doubles the print speed and offers more than twice the ticket storage capacity of other gaming printers. With standard capacity of 450 tickets, the GEN3 Evolution printer can save operators up to 30 refills per printer, per year; and its print speed of eight inches per second allows it to deliver a ticket in less than one second.

FutureLogic will also exhibit several other game-changing peripherals in Booth 2720, including:

  • The GEN2 Universal™ printer supports USB, Netplex, and RS232 games. This printer anticipates GSA standards for downloadable games, and permits in-game firmware updates via the USB communications port.
  • The CouponXpress™ printer brings all of the GEN2 Universal printer's features and functions designed for the slot floor to the cashier's cage, hotel front desk, unattended kiosks and other transaction points.
  • The TableXchange® printer/scanner is a revolutionary peripheral device that enables players to use cashout vouchers at table games by connecting table games to a casino's existing TITO network, and by scanning and printing TITO vouchers.

About FutureLogic, Inc. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, Calif., FutureLogic develops and supplies solutions for the gaming industry including high-reliability printer equipment and in-game promotional couponing solutions. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry’s premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, RTAL, gas pumps and medical applications. FutureLogic has shipped more than 1.5 million TITO printers worldwide. In July 2004 the company founded FutureLogic Europe, Ltd. to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe. In October 2006 FutureLogic expanded its global support network into the Asia Pacific market, with a new sales and service center in Macau, China. In 2010 FutureLogic further supplemented its service and support platform with the opening of an office in Sydney, Australia, and in 2011 the company expanded its sales and marketing presence to cover South America. More information on the company is available at www.futurelogic-inc.com.

 

European Casino Association Slot Summit Hannover

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 01:33 AM PDT

 

The ECA is pleased to announce that the Slot Summit held in Hannover concluded successfully and was attended by 70+ delegates from countries including Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Scandinavia.

Through simultaneous translation, German and English-speaking experts talked about a wide range of subjects aimed at improving the casino slot floor – through effective marketing, performance assessment and matching player profile to game type.

Slot Summit Event Organizer Lucien Wijsman

The programme also included product presentations and sneak technology previews from the leading slot manufacturers and over the three days delegates, speakers and sponsors enjoyed the chance to meet and discuss the challenges faced by the modern casino and the opportunities that are available though new technology. Lucien Wijsman, the organizer of the events said, "From the feedback we have received from delegates and sponsors the event has been a very unique event for Germany and the RP5 Casino in Hannover was a wonderful venue. Slot Managers will be starting back at their casinos next week revitalized and with fresh ideas to maximize the potential of their slot floor" The European Casino Association thanks the sponsors for their support and looks forward to meeting delegates at the next Slot Summit to be held in Enghien-les-Bains, Francein September 2012.

To register please visit www.slotsummit.com Photographs of the event are available for free download at: http://www.box.com/s/b8e80093ada7f5035887

The European Casino Association The ECA Slot Summits are fully supported by the European Casino Association as they address many of the issues facing its members in a practical and helpful way. At each Slot Summit, casino managers, slot managers and marketing staff are taken through the key elements of building a successful slot floor – from recognizing the types of players to choosing the right game volatility to maximize revenue and encourage return visits. The unique events also allow effective business networking between delegates, speakers and manufacturers in a relaxed setting through networking receptions. The Hannover event was sponsored by leading international manufacturers: Ainsworth Game Technology, Alfa Street, Austrian Gaming Industries, Bally Technologies, Inspired Gaming, IGT, Gaming Support, Spielo International, Konami, EGT. For further information please contact Lucien Wijsman lwijsman@usa.net

Circle Line Poker Launches on the Everleaf Gaming Network

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 12:19 AM PDT

ST JULIANS, MALTA – Circle Line Poker launches on the Everleaf Gaming Network and intends to be the friendliest online poker room for European poker players.

"Everyone at Circle Line Poker is really enthusiastic about the launch," says Michelle McKay, Manager of Circle Line Poker, "We aim to make it a great place for fun poker action and have exciting plans in the pipeline."

Circle Line Poker invites players to celebrate the launch by participating in the Grand Opening €5,000 Freeroll on Saturday March 31st at 8pm GMT (3pm ET). Other Grand Opening Poker Events include; the €5.00 + €.50 Buy-in tournament with €2,000 Cash Added on Sunday, April 1st. Buy-in Event also takes place at 8pm GMT (3pm ET).

Players that participate in the Buy-in will receive a ticket to a €500 Grand Opening Buy In taking place on Saturday, April 7th, 8pm GMT (3pm ET).

In addition to the tournaments, for the first two weeks, every initial deposit will receive a free €10 on top of the 100% up to €600 match bonus.

Affiliates are invited to join the Circle Line Poker Affiliate Program and will be rewarded for delivering the most signups and most depositors. The first 20 affiliates to register will receive a tournament freeroll and cash added buy-in funds.

Players can keep up to date on all the bonuses and promotions Circle Line Poker has to offer via their website, blog, tweets on Twitter and posts on their Facebook page.

Circle Line Poker is live and players and affiliates are invited to sign up now at www.circlelinepoker.com