Saturday, June 2, 2012

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AMATIC INDUSTRIES WIN MAJOR AWARD AT ELA IN MEXICO

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 07:48 AM PDT

 

This year's ELA exhibition in Mexico City, Mexico, set a new, even higher benchmark for Austria's Amatic Industries. Together with local partner, Amusgo, Amatic Industries have had a strong presence at the ELA in recent years to reflect the ambitions of this company in Mexico. With almost twenty years of experience in Multi Game, Amatic Industries play an important role in entertaining and thrilling Multi Game gaming.

Mr. Thomas Engstberger (third from right) of AMATIC Industries receives the prestigious 'Golden Ace' award at the ELA in Mexico

This investment in the Mexican market has been rewarded with the 'As de Oro' ('Golden Ace') at the prestigious ceremony that took place during the ELA. Mr. Thomas Engstberger – sales representative responsible for the Latin American market for Amatic Industries – was awarded with this trophy by the ELA organisers, Mr. Pedro Galindo Guerra and Mr. Carlos García Muñoz. Amatic Industries are important producers of top quality Multi Game for the Mexican market. Thus, Amatic Industries were rewarded in the category particular innovations in the field of Multi Game.

Mr. Pedro Galindo Guerra and Mr. Carlos García Muñoz present Mr. Thomas Engstberger of AMATIC Industries with the 'Golden Ace' award

Mr. Engstberger himself commented, "We are very proud to have received this very important honour. It underlines just how much innovation we continue to bring to Multi Game – this reflects our ingrained philosophy that we have been following right from the very beginning. In the space of a few short years we have become an important name in video-based gaming in Mexico. Naturally our thanks also go to our partner at Amusgo who are doing an excellent job in supporting us here. We are now firmly established in Mexico. We believe that receiving this prize will demonstrate even more to local operators that gaming machines from Amatic Industries are the right choice and we look forward to growing market share and supporting our growing client base there".

Amatic Industries exhibited together with Amusgo at the recent ELA at the Centtro Banamex in Mexico City between 16th and 17th May. Amatic Industries have amassed a wide choice of Multi Games and can offer the right game for practically any type of player personality. Coupled with the proven X3000 cabinet and the local support by Amusgo, Amatic Industries are making real waves in Mexico.

 

 

 

THE 500th INTERBLOCK’S G3 MEGASTAR Roulette installed in holland

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:20 AM PDT

 

After successful launch of the first Interblock’s G3 Megastar products in Holland in 2003 and their big success, which resulted in long-term relationship with our important customer and distributor Elam Group company, Interblock is proud to announce the launch of 500th G3 Megastar Roulette at brand new Merkur Casino in Almere in the beginning of May.

Mr. Jos H. M. van Rheden, Commercial Director of Elam Group, commented:”In the year 2000 multiplayers became allowed in the Dutch arcades. Soon afterwards, several multiplayers like horse-race, dice games, roulettes, blackjack tables, etc. entered the arcades in the Netherlands, but from the first moment Megastar Roulette was installed, it became the most popular multiplayer roulette for the players.”

“After introducing the 2nd generation roulettes in 2000 Elam launched the 3rd generation in 2003. Jan 2011 the TiTo ready Megastar Roulette was introduced to the market. A very successful hardware concept consisted from Coins, bills, cards, hoppers and was prepared for all market purposes. In all these years the competition was very active and also tried to launch their type of roulette in this market, but none of them succeeded.”

“The Megastar Roulette is maybe not the cheapest one but brings the most money in the cashbox and most important, players want to play exactly this brand and this type of product.”

Mr. Klemen Sitar, Regional Sales Manager at Interblock, explained:”Dutch market is one of our home markets and that is why it is very important for Interblock. The number of installed Megastar roulettes speaks for itself – 500. Constant development and improvement of our products are keeping us ahead of our competitors. Megastar is known for its reliability and is still the most popular product in Holland. We would like to thank to our Dutch distributor – Elam group. The experience and success would not be so joyful without them.”

About Merkur Casino The first Merkur Casino was opened in 1986 in Amsterdam, followed by entertainment centres in Hoofddorp, Rotterdam and Boskoop. The building in Almere used to house a disco and stands out with an exceptional futuristic design. The Merkur Casino offers guests a whole range of modern electronic entertainment – from roulette to Texas Hold’em gaming machines and right up to modern multigamers with diverse exciting games. The team there naturally plays an important role in the success factor of Merkur Casino alongside the ultra-modern entertainment and stylish surroundings.

 

PRIMA NETWORKS SPAIN PLC LEADS THE WAY FOR LICENSES IN SPAIN

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 05:28 AM PDT

 

 

Prima Networks Spain plc (PNS), powered by Microgaming, is pleased to announce that it has received a license to operate in Spain and is supplying its software to a number of the premier operators in the Spanish market. The licenses were received from the Spanish General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) today ( 1st June 2012), with the market opening on 5th June 2012.

Prima Networks Spain plc is providing a wide mix of market-leading products to the Spanish market including Flash Casino, Download Casino, Poker and Bingo.

Loraine Schoevers, Director of Prima Networks Spain plc, says: "The long-awaited regulation of the Spanish market is excellent news for operators and players alike. We are delighted to be providing our market-leading software to some of the largest operators in Spain. Our reliable, flexible solutions, combined with a large games rollout programme, makes us a very attractive proposition."

About Prima Networks Spain plc Prima Networks Spain plc, powered by Microgaming, is a provider of Microgaming software and services to existing and emerging European regulated markets. As well as providing DJOG approved software in Spain, it also supplies approved software in the Belgian market. Prima Networks is also actively involved in various regulatory activities around Europe and other emerging markets, constructively assisting the various regulatory authorities in providing workable and sensible licensing regulations.

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