Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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IGT Goes “All In” for 15th Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 07:29 AM PDT

 

(RENO, Nev July 30, 2012) International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, will celebrate and support the American Gaming Association's 15th annual Responsible Gaming Education Week from July 30 – Aug. 3. As part of this commemorative week, IGT joins with the gaming industry across the country to increase awareness about responsible gaming among employees, casino customers and the general public.

This year's "All In" campaign promotes the industry's corporate social responsibility efforts through the Company's best ambassadors, IGT's employees. Connie Jones, IGT director of Responsible Gaming, will host Responsible Gaming Education Week initiatives at the Company's locations in the US and throughout the world, which will enable the employees to carry the responsible gaming message into their communities.

"Responsible gaming is an enduring priority for our employees, from our top executives to our front line team members," said Jones. "This year, as part of Responsible Gaming Education Week's 'All In' theme, we are seizing the opportunity to continue educating our employees and use them as our trusted responsible gaming ambassadors both in their professional lives and in the personal lives."

Responsible Gaming Education Week was developed in 1998 by the American Gaming Association to heighten awareness of responsible and disordered gaming. During Responsible Gaming Education Week, IGT will distribute posters, brochures and educational materials along with hosting activities throughout their offices.

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.

 

BonusBox by Gaming Support Installed in Cannery Casino

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:12 AM PDT

 

 

Las Vegas Nevada July 30 2012 Gaming Support USA announced today its latest BonusBox install at Cannery Casino in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Cannery Casino is a property of Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC, one of the most innovative 'locals' casino operators.

Cannery Casino chose BonusBox to help increase excitement on its slot floor, and to provide players another way to win. At Cannery Casino, each BonusBox is filled with four $100 bills, offering players the chance to win real paper money again. As casinos are increasingly cashless, BonusBox brings tangible prizes back to the gaming floor by placing desirable prizes at eye level with the aim to convert voyeurs into players; recent performance data from casinos using BonusBox showed coin-in, time on device and net win per unit per day all significantly increased – with the net increasing 30% or more.

"In choosing BonusBox for our slot floor, we expect to see it add more value to the playing experience for our patrons," commented Spencer Baxter, Director of Slot Operations at Cannery Casino. "Cannery Casino is excited to be the first casino in North Las Vegas to offer its slot players the opportunity to win more through BonusBox." "We are delighted that Cannery Casino has chosen BonusBox as a way to bring more fun to players on its main gaming floor," said Don Baugh CEO of Gaming Support USA.

"With BonusBox offering real prizes randomly in a manner similar to a mystery jackpot, players have a chance to win something tangible; players seem to really appreciate that. We look forward to working closely with such an innovative operator as Cannery Casino Resorts during our BonusBox rollout." BonusBox displays and dispenses physical prizes right at the game, allowing casinos to stock each BonusBox with anything from cash, to tickets and iPhone's that patrons want to play for, and win. BonusBox gives casinos the freedom to vary competition and bonus jackpot prizes to keep patrons entertained. This increased entertainment helps build the level of mystery and suspense customers feel in order to keep floors buzzing. BonusBox supports property brand and promotions and has fully customizable audio, lighting and background insert for enhanced game play.

About Cannery Casino Cannery Casino in North Las Vegas sits on 28 acres and includes an 80,000 square foot (7,400 m2) casino, 201 hotel rooms, a live entertainment and exhibit venue, a 16-screen movie theater, six restaurants and three bars. The Cannery Casino and Hotel opened January 2003 and is owned and operated by Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC. Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC owns or manages two casinos in the Las Vegas area, and one in Pennsylvania. The company also has a consulting contract with The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians relating to the tribe's Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel in Jackson, California. Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC was founded in 2002 and operates as a subsidiary of Millennium Gaming, Inc. More information about Cannery Casino can be found by visiting http://cannerycasino.com/. You can also connect and keep up to date with the latest promotions, events and activities at Cannery Casino by joining its Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CanneryCasinosEntertainment

About Gaming Support Founded in 2000, Gaming Support designs and manufactures innovative products and technology solutions for the global gaming industry. The Company's product line includes the BonusBox® slot bonusing product, JackpotJunction® casino digital signage, jackpot controllers, and the SlotTimer energy saving device. Gaming Support also offers an array of solutions that includes Agility® super slim and lightweight gaming signs, as well as traditional casino signs, and LED displays. The Company's clients range from large, multi-property casino operators to small, stand-alone slot parlors. For more information about Gaming Support, please contact Lisa

Jensen, Sales Manager North America at +1 (702) 944-9224 and/or Damien Connelly, Marketing Manager at +31 (10) 524-1150, or visit www.gamingsupport.com. You can also connect with Gaming Support on LinkedIn.