Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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Judges Named for G2E’s Casino Design Awards 2012

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 11:22 AM PDT

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS – Global Gaming Expo (G2E) and Global Gaming Business magazine (GGB) today announced the judges for the 2012 G2E Casino Design Awards. The Casino Design Award is the most prestigious honor available to architects, designers and builders in the casino gaming industry.

The judges for the 2012 Awards are:

- Michael Adams, editor-in-chief, Hospitality Design

- Robert Maricich, CEO, International Market Center Las Vegas

- Richard Paulos, former partner, co-CEO and executive vice president, The Jerde Partnership

- David Schwartz, director, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Center For Gaming Research

- Katherine Spilde, associate professor, San Diego State University, School Of Hospitality and Tourism Management

G2E’s Casino Design Awards are returning after the three-year hiatus and will be presented at this year’s G2E, which will be held October 1-4, 2012 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Global Gaming Business magazine, publishers of the annual Casino Design magazine, is responsible for organizing this year’s awards program.

“The advisory board for the Casino Design Awards chose five very prominent judges for this year’s program,” said Courtney Muller, senior vice president for Reed Exhibitions, which along with the American Gaming Association (AGA), produces G2E. “Their wide range of expertise in all facets of design, construction, operation and other gaming-related disciplines will ensure that each nomination gets a fair and thorough hearing, resulting in truly qualified winners in all categories.”

“All of the judges have a deep involvement in casino design from many different perspectives,” said Roger Gros, publisher of Global Gaming Business. “We believe their choices for finalists and eventual winners will reflect that diversity and mirror the respect they have for their roles and their crafts. We would like to thank Jane Lee from American Project Management for helping to coordinate the judging process.”

Any architecture, design or construction firm involved in the process of developing a casino resort (or a renovation of one) is eligible to submit those projects for nomination. To get more information on the awards and to download nomination forms, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com/casinodesign or contact David Coheen, sales director, Global Gaming Business magazine at 702-248-1565 x227 or dcoheen@ggbmagazine.com.

 

MULI GAME MASTERS AMATIC INDUSTRIES CELEBRATED EXCELLENT CIJUEGO

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 11:10 AM PDT

 

The Cijuego III International Gaming Congress took place in Lima, Peru between 6th and 7th June. Once again Amatic Industries exhibited together with their local partner Happy Games. The evolution in the Peruvian gaming market to mandatory networked gaming machines from 1st July onwards created yet more interest in the latest technology with local operators.

Such interest placed Amatic Industries at the forefront at this year's Cijuego. In particular, the proven Multi Game concept from Amatic Industries is enjoying great success in Peru. The 'Multi Juegos' comprises of a great set of popular games that offer elaborate bonus game features. Games such as 'Dragon's Pearl', 'Wild Shark' and 'Golden Idol' are becoming household names in Peru. These

Multi Juegos from Amatic Industries

games drew in visitors from near and far to the Amatic stand and so the Amatic stand was very busy throughout the two days of the exhibition. The tried and tested X3000 gaming cabinet from Amatic Industries provides the excellent setting for the Multi Juegos.

Mr. Thomas Engstberger, Sales Manager at Amatic Industries, stated, "We were very pleased with this year's Cijuego. Operators are investing strongly to have the correct network systems in place. Correspondingly they are looking for the right gaming solutions. We have made a strong name for ourselves and our Multi Game concept has been very well accepted by players in Peru. Naturally we are expanding our games choice continually to provide even more reasons to choose Amatic in Peru".

 

 

 

 

Eurocoin applauds initial results from EpicentralR install at Red Wind Casino

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 07:54 AM PDT

Colin Veitch of Eurocoin was delighted with the initial Epicentral Print System results recently announced by TransAct Technologies Inc, which conclusively confirmed an increase in revenues and other casino marketing key performance indicators at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino in Olympia, Washington.

"The EpicentralR Print System is completely proving itself on the client's casino floor. I admired the simplicity of the concept from the moment it was launched by TransAct and always knew, once installed; this system would have hugely positive impacts on player enrolment, player visits and ultimately the revenue of a casino. I am delighted that we now have actual & independent figures to share with our many European and African clients, comprehensively proving the major advantages this print system can deliver"

The EpicentralR Print System was installed in early February 2012 on all 975 slot machines at Red Wind, and the casino has seen a significant increase in new player enrolment; visits per player and overall player spend.

Since launching the EpicentralR powered 'Windfall' promotional campaign in February, Red Wind states that it has seen an approximate 30% increase in new player enrolment in their player loyalty club as well as an increase in the number of visits per player with top-tier players, in particular, increasing by over 10%. In addition, and perhaps more significantly, Red Wind has seen an increase in overall player spend with a nearly 25% increase in the number of registered players who are qualifying for their highest rated tiers.

Quinton Boshoff, General Manager of Nisqually Red Wind Casino stated, "We look forward to continued success with the new promotions we have planned. We believe we have only scratched the surface of what can be done with the Epicentral system"

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QUICKFIRE POWERED BY MICROGAMING SIGNS NEW CONTRACT WITH REDBET

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 01:34 AM PDT

ISLE OF MAN – QuickFire, powered by Microgaming (www.quickfiregames.co.uk), is today announcing that it has gone live with a new operator, Redbet Gaming Ltd.

Redbet Gaming Ltd has been operating since 2002, and provides a wide range of online gaming products, covering Casino, Sportsbetting and Poker. Redbet Gaming Ltd is a subsidiary of Redbet Holding AB, which is listed on the NASDAQ OMX First North stock exchange in Stockholm, Sweden.

Redbet Gaming Ltd chose QuickFire to provide an additional offering to its existing services due in no small part to the speed and expertise provided by QuickFire's integration team. The new service will provide Redbet Gaming Ltd with access to a range of great products including specific European slots, jackpot games, and unrivalled flagship video slots including Thunderstruck II and Immortal Romance.

Alexis Wicén, Chief Operations Officer of Redbet Gaming Ltd, says: "Microgaming has some of the best slots online and it was a natural choice for us. The integration process was very smooth thanks to great help from the integration team. The response time was excellent and, in many cases, we received answers within the hour."

Ashley Sandyford-Sykes, QuickFire spokesperson, says: "We are glad to be partnering with Redbet and thrilled that they see our products as a natural fit for their business. The smooth process is a testament to our ease of integration, while our first-class content will hopefully attract new players to Redbet. We believe that both existing and new gamers to Redbet's service will find unparalleled entertainment from our range of products."

 

IGTs Chart topping Elvis The King® Video Slots Rocks Canadian Players’ Worlds

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 12:48 AM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS,  The legendary King of Rock and Roll returns to Canada as International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems technology, announces the first installation of the amazing Elvis The King® Multi-Level Progressives in Canada at the Fallsview Casino Resort, in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Adding star-studded appeal to Fallsview Casino Resort's floor, Elvis The King® video slots features chart-topping Elvis Presley hits that deliver top performing game content to new and life-long Elvis fans. Elvis also will headline the Casino Gaming Summit on June 11-13, 2012, in Niagara Falls, Canada. This new industry-leading game is part of IGT's extensive pop-culture portfolio of games being shown at the Canadian Gaming Summit, which continue to increase the entertainment value and overall experience on the casino floor.

"With the Elvis The King® slot machine we're introducing an exciting new experience to Fallsview Casino patrons, featuring one of the most famous artists of all time and the King of Rock and Roll," said David Flinn IGT executive director for Canada. "IGT is deeply committed to the Canadian market and we will continue to deliver the excitement and pop-culture hits that players know and love."

This new Elvis title is delivering entertainment on casino floors with performance of 1.5 to three times zone average along with rave reviews from operators and players. Elvis left a legacy of music and his library of greatest hits are showcased throughout the base and bonus games. The jukebox-inspired design delights players with five hip-shaking musical bonus options: The Song, Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog and Viva Las Vegas top the charts as players win big and enjoy their favorite Elvis® hit songs.

About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.