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- INTERBLOCK SUCCESSFULLY ENTERs INTO THE CHILE’S MARKET
- Cantor Gaming Enters California Gaming Market And Brings Mobile Casino Gaming To Colusa Casino Resort
- MICROGAMING POKER NETWORK PREPARED TO RELEASE ITS NEW RAKE ALLOCATION METHOD TRUE VALUE
- CROWN’S 2013 AUSSIE MILLIONS POKER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT
- DRGT registers first success for Konami in Germany
- JOMAST AWARDED LARGE CASINO LICENCE FOR NEW MULTIMILLION POUND LEISURE COMPLEX IN MIDDLESBROUGH
- ThinkManagement.com launch social gaming advisory service
| INTERBLOCK SUCCESSFULLY ENTERs INTO THE CHILE’S MARKET Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:51 AM PDT
Mr. Michael Ecclefield, Director at Koala Gaming, explained: “Interblock’s Organic Roulette in eye-catching Football shape is one of the most sophisticated products, which recently entered the Chile market and we strongly believe in revolutionary bloom of Interblock’s products also on other South American markets. ”
Mr. Gonzalo Téllez, Director at Koala Gaming, explained: ”Working with Interblock team during Marina del Sol project was a wonderful experience and the fact that the machine has been nonstop fully occupied by the players immediately after it went live on the floor is a result of its functionality, reliability and user friendly features.” Interblock team is looking forward to further cooperation with South American distributor, company Koala Gaming and believes that many more casinos in Chile and South America will decide to upgrade their venues after visiting Casino del Sol! About Marina del Sol Marina del Sol SA is located in south part of Chile, just two miles away from the nearest Airport. 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 and 80,000 square-foot size of the over-all premises. 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 Entertainment Center and Casino in the south of Chile. For more information, please visit: www.marinadelsol.cl About Interblock Interblock(r) is a worldwide recognized brand of high quality multiplayer gaming machines. Electromechanical and electronic gaming solutions by Interblock provide casinos, arcades and gambling halls worldwide superior product performance and their guests a gaming experience to be remembered. Interblock’s multiplayer gaming machines are setting new industry standards and are becoming increasingly popular. Nowadays, the brand Interblock is a synonym for state-of-the-art electronic gaming machines with worldwide market presence and technical support.
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| Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:08 AM PDT
Cantor Gaming, which partners with casinos to provide the latest and most innovative mobile gaming technology, plans to offer a wide selection of casino style games to Colusa’s customers on its proprietary gaming system. These will include Xtra Odds Blackjack and Xtra Odds Baccarat, as well as new games that Cantor Gaming is preparing to release within the next three months. In addition, a selection of slots, table games and video poker will be available to Colusa customers on Cantor Gaming’s mobile gaming platform.
 Lee M Amaitis President and CEO of Cantor Gaming “We are delighted to enter the California market with Colusa Casino Resort and be the exclusive provider of mobile gaming at their resort. By offering our unique proprietary gaming content that combines pioneering technology and entertaining content with the ease and flexibility of our popular mobile devices, we are confident that we will provide Colusa customers with an extraordinary gaming experience,” said Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming. He continued: “California represents a tremendous opportunity for our business and we look forward to exploring further opportunities within this market.” “We are thrilled to introduce Cantor Gaming’s mobile gaming solutions at our resort,” said Victor Fernandez, General Manager of Colusa Casino Resort. He continued: “Their innovative technology and state-of-the-art mobile wagering platform made them a natural choice as we enter a new chapter at our resort, add another dimension of entertainment for our customers and enhance their recreational experience.” About Cantor Gaming At Cantor Gaming, we have built upon Cantor Fitzgerald’s legacy of integrity and excellence and its unmatched financial technology to create an innovative and unique gaming system that we believe is revolutionizing the gaming experience in Las Vegas. Cantor Gaming is the first company licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture, distribute and operate a mobile gaming system in the state. We operate race and sports books across seven Las Vegas resorts, providing our patrons with an array of over the counter and account-based race and sports wagering at betting carrels and on mobile phones and tablets, as well as casino-style mobile gaming. Cantor Gaming offers casinos the convenience of complete mobile gaming and race and sports book solutions, including proprietary wireless gaming and sports book system, full back-office infrastructure and a portfolio of casino games and wagering products. We are passionate about applying technology to transform gaming and we are continuously using innovations in the operation of our race and sports books, and enhancing our products and technology, to offer customers a unique and memorable gaming experience. Cantor Gaming is an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which has over 65 years experience and unparalleled expertise of highly secure, real-time financial transaction processing, management, and execution. Known globally for superior financial technology and real-time and secure execution of financial transactions, Cantor’s clients include the world’s leading banks and trading firms. Cantor’s technology drives over $500 billion in transactions for the world’s capital markets every day. About Colusa Casino Resort Colusa Casino Resort is a Las Vegas-style gaming, entertainment, and recreation destination nestled in the heart of northern California. The resort offers first class service, luxurious lodged-themed hotel accommodations and amenities, top quality dining, exciting entertainment, spa and wellness center, retail and outdoor adventures. Gaming choices include 1,273 state of the art slot machines, mobile gaming, table games, poker, and bingo. Colusa Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.colusacasino.com
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| MICROGAMING POKER NETWORK PREPARED TO RELEASE ITS NEW RAKE ALLOCATION METHOD TRUE VALUE Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:31 AM PDT
True Value works in two ways. Firstly, it allocates player rake to operators based upon volume, activity and win/loss ratio, as opposed to traditional methods, which only work with volume. Additionally, it gives greater value to new players, thus encouraging operators to acquire, retain and reactivate recreational players. Importantly, this new valuation is achieved in such a way that the players themselves will remain unaware. In order for True Value to not impact players, it will be implemented using a dual layer system, which lays one rake allocation method directly on top of another, both working in real time and supported by data in operators' business solutions. The end result is a method that values players correctly without alienating them. Lydia Melton, Head of Network Games at Microgaming, comments: "This is our biggest release thus far this year, and we believe it is one of the most important releases in online poker. "What sets True Value apart from other networks' solutions to the valuation problem is that it uses a dual layer system, which does not impact the players themselves. Any players earning rake-based promotions, like bonuses, will clear those promotions at the same rate on True Value as on the current method. "We are firmly on a path to creating a new type of poker network, and this is one vital step on that path, and follows on from the formation of the industry's first Network Management Board last November." True Value will go live on 1 July 2012 across all operators on the Microgaming Poker Network.
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| CROWN’S 2013 AUSSIE MILLIONS POKER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:29 AM PDT
Hosted by Crown, one of the world‟s leading integrated entertainment resorts, the 2013 Aussie Millions will officially commence on Thursday 17 January 2013 at 6:15pm, with the first Aussie Millions event the AUD$1,100 No Limit Holdem. The Aussie Millions is a festival of poker, with 26 separate poker events with buy-ins ranging from AUD$500 to AUD$250,000. The comprehensive slate of the game‟s most popular variations will be on offer and a total of 26 coveted Aussie Millions „Championship Rings‟ will be awarded to each event winner. Crown‟s Chief Executive Officer Greg Hawkins said "As one of the only remaining independent events on the international poker circuit, the Aussie Millions has effectively become one of the top four poker majors and a favourite amongst some of the most renowned players in the world." With a reputation that ranks it alongside the highly acclaimed World Series of Poker (WSOP), Crown will transform into a mecca of the poker world for the Aussie Millions, during the peak of the Australian Summer and host an anticipated 4,000 guests from around the globe, all vying for a slice of the anticipated AUD$20,000,000 plus prize pool. The prize pools provide a substantial incentive to travel and each winner will also receive a „Championship Ring‟ as a memento of their victory. While the entry fees may sit outside the budget of some players, everyone can qualify via the countless satellite tournaments held during the year and during the event, offering players the chance to win a place in the Aussie Millions „Main Event‟ itself for a fraction of the AUD$10,600 entry fee. The annual poker tradition, which dates back to 1998, has become a must-visit tournament for global poker players including revered players like 2007 Aussie Millions Champion, Gus Hansen. "It‟s the place I keep coming back to, for the poker, the Australian Open tennis, the atmosphere, the staff and the Australian people. The exquisite effort by Crown to make it a great event for the novice, the aspiring amateur and the high-stakes pro keeps you coming back time after time." said Hansen. The Aussie Millions also has major high-stakes cash-game action in the Poker Room, the newly created ultra-lounge „Club 23‟ and the prestigious Mahogany Room. The Crown Poker Room is one of the most prestigious poker venues in the world and is the largest outside Northern America, consisting of over 70 premium poker tables. On Sunday 20 January 2013, Crown will play host to what has become renowned as the most high profile poker fundraising event in the country „The Joe Hachem and Shane Warne Charity Poker Tournament‟. Created by poker king, Joe Hachem, and Australian cricket legend, Shane Warne, the day will raise much needed funds for seriously ill and underprivileged children throughout Australia for The Shane Warne Foundation. Potential players are encouraged to secure their seats early at www.tswf.com.au. The coveted Aussie Millions Main Event (AUD$10,600, No-Limit Holdem), is the grandest spectacle of all poker events and will garner the majority of the media coverage. The Main Event which begins on Sunday 27 January will reach its Final Table on Saturday 2 February. In terms of prize money, the prestigious Aussie Millions Main Event shares the limelight with some of Victoria‟s other major events including the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open and the AFL Grand Final. Some of the game‟s biggest players will meet head-on with locals, online qualifiers and the odd starlet in order to take home the coveted title of Aussie Millions „Main Event‟ Champion and the estimated first prize of AUD$2,000,000.
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| DRGT registers first success for Konami in Germany Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:15 AM PDT
It has only been a matter of a few short weeks that DRGT announced at the Slot Summit in Hanover that its casino slot sales and service division had secured the contract with Konami Gaming as exclusive distributor and service partner for Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg.  fltr - Joost van Egeraat, Bas Wilhelm (both DRGT), Eduardo Aching, Jovica Perovic (both Konami) and Erik Philippi (Saarland Spielbanken) Saarland Spielbanken are a group of casinos in the German state called Saarland. The Saarland is situated in southwest Germany and borders with France and Luxembourg. Saarland Spielbanken operate seven casinos – they are in Saarbrücken, Neunkirchen, Schloss Berg, Glückspilz, Ludwigspark, Homburg and Saarlouis. In total the main Saarbrücken Casino has approx. 200 slots machines in operation.  Herr Balzer (Spielbank Saarbrücken), Jovica Perovic (Konami) and Bas Wilhelm (DRGT) Management at the Saarland casinos continually invests to provide their players with the latest gaming entertainment. The main casino at Saarbrücken was extended in December 2008 to include a separate slots room for smokers. A further jewel in this casino's crown was the opening of the new restaurant called 'les jeux d'eau', created by star interior decorator Mr. Marcel Garcia from Strasbourg. Furthermore, in November 2009 the group opened a new casino in Neunkirchen that houses over 200 slot machines. Mr. Erik Philippi is the Senior Slots Manager for this casino group and attended the recent Slot Summit in Hanover. Mr. Philippi signaled his active interest in Konami Gaming and so Konami slots are now on offer to players at the main casino of the group at Saarbrücken. Players can enjoy the games mixture as video (African Diamond and Egyptian Eyes in the Podium cabinet) and stepper (Vibrant 7s in the Advantage5 cabinet). Mr. Philippi comments, "It is our duty to offer our players the right gaming mixture. Naturally we are aware of the successes Konami is enjoying internationally and now that they have a local partner with DRGT, this is the right time for us to place their slots in our casinos. The results show us already after several weeks in operation that players have embraced Konami slots. We have already decided to further increase the number of Konami slots on the casino floor". The Saarland Spielbanken are the first casino group to site Konami slots in Germany. Mr. Bas Wilhelm is responsible for casinos sales and support at DRGT and notes, "We are very proud to have gained Konami Gaming as our casino partner for Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. The initial feedback has been very encouraging and naturally the endorsement from the Saarland Spielbanken underlines that we are bringing new gaming solutions that have been proven internationally. I would like to thank Mr. Philippi and his team for opening the door to Konami Gaming. This casino group is well known in Germany for its willingness to bring new gaming solutions to the market and is thus recognised as an excellent reference". Mr. Jovica Perovic, Director International Sales at Konami Gaming, adds, "The casinos at Saarland are a great partner and an excellent entrance path for us in Germany. At Saarbrücken casino the majority of the players come from France and our most successful market, in terms of market share to date in Europe, is in France. Combining this fact and the success of Konami machines within several other European countries helps to explain why our slots are proving themselves already here. Many Germans naturally play in these casinos as well and the feedback here has also been very encouraging".
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| JOMAST AWARDED LARGE CASINO LICENCE FOR NEW MULTIMILLION POUND LEISURE COMPLEX IN MIDDLESBROUGH Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:03 AM PDT Jomast Developments has been awarded Middlesbrough’s large casino licence which is set to be the catalyst to a major new leisure and entertainment development proposed for the heart of the town centre.
Jomast's Development Director, Adam Hearld, said, “We are delighted to have won the casino competition and this will enable us to revitalise this important town centre site. Our vision is to create a major new, casino- based, leisure and entertainment destination that will have far reaching benefits for Middlesbrough". Cllr Charlie Rooney, Executive Member for Regeneration at Middlesbrough Council, added, “The Council’s Licensing Committee resolved to grant Gurney Casino Ltd with a Provisional Statement which it can apply to convert into a large casino licence in due course.
Oriel House, Calverts Lane, Bishop Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1SW Development and Urban Regeneration Tel: +44 (0) 1642 674203 Fax: +44 (0) 1642 618153 Email: enquiries@jomast.co.uk Web: www.jomast.co.uk A planning application for the scheme is currently being prepared and an extensive public consultation exercise will be undertaken prior to the application being submitted. Jomast Developments hope to commence the first phase of the scheme early next year.
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| ThinkManagement.com launch social gaming advisory service Posted: 15 Jun 2012 12:51 AM PDT
Online gaming consultants ThinkManagement.com have launched a new service to offer social gaming strategy advice to the industry. The launch of the service comes as social gaming, including Facebook Poker, Fantasy Football, Virtual Worlds and the use of Twitter for social gaming increase in popularity. Over the past few months it has become much easier for gaming brands to enter the social gaming space as they can now simply take a white label and build it into their existing strategy. ThinkManagement.com offer independent advice to gaming brands and assist them in finding the best partners to develop a social gaming strategy. However, many gaming companies are failing to take advantage of this new accessibility and are risking losing out to a new breed of competitors. Phil Shaw, of ThinkManagement.com says:"Social gaming offers a fantastic opportunity to generate revenue and brand awareness. However, companies are reluctant to seize this lucrative opportunity, as they simply don't realise how easy it is. "Many of our clients have a fear of entering this space and it's down to a lack of understanding and internal IT bottlenecks. We are able to demonstrate how straightforward building a social gaming platform can be, by taking the white label of a proven and tested product and tailoring it to a client's own requirements." He continues: "In order to stay one step ahead, the industry needs to be far more creative than they have been in the past. Our new service will increase awareness of how social gaming is impacting on the industry, and give the traditional online operators a starting point for partaking in it".
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