Saturday, August 11, 2012

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Cantor Gaming Launches Wi Fi Enabled Sports Wagering in Nevada

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 06:29 AM PDT

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2012 PRNewswire Cantor Gaming®, a leading race and sports book operator in Nevada, announced today that it has launched a Wi-Fi enabled, Nevada-based sports wagering solution for personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones which allows Cantor Gaming customers to wager on sports from anywhere within the state of Nevada. This innovation allows them to wager on any Wi-Fi network within Nevada, without requiring 3G or 4G location capability.

Cantor Gaming’s new sports wagering solution for Wi-Fi enabled devices is embedded with sophisticated data-encrypted technology that provides the highest levels of security.  Like Cantor Gaming’s Android® application, this solution offers Nevada-based sports betting fans a fast, easy and convenient way to wager wherever they are in Nevada, this time using Wi-Fi, which offers the advantage of faster connection times than a 3G or 4G network. The technology identifies the location of its users and restricts usage to within the state of Nevada, compliant with Nevada and federal regulations.

Lee M. Amaitis President and CEO of Cantor Gaming

“Introducing Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering on personal computing devices was a natural goal after the release of our Android-compatible sports wagering application last October.  This new innovation means that any Cantor Gaming customer with a personal computing device can now wager whenever and wherever they may be within the state of Nevada,” said Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming.  He continued, “This ultimate convenience enhances the gaming experience for our customers and underscores our mission to revolutionize gaming with unique and innovative experiences and continue to lead the way in sports wagering advancements across Nevada.”

Customers must have a registered account with Cantor Gaming, which they can open at any of Cantor Gaming’s seven Las Vegas race and sports books.

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.

 

INTERBLOCK UNVEILED AT THE WILD COAST WINTER GAMES

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 02:48 AM PDT

Interblock’s Organic G4 Automated Roulette received an enthusiastic response from the gaming industry in Africa at the launch of this distinguished product on the Atomic Gaming stand at the Wild Coast Winter Games, the biggest event on the South African Gaming calendar held annually at the Wild Coast Sun Casino and Resort, Port Edward.

All who visited the Atomic Gaming stand were noticeably impressed with the sophistication and attention to detail that Interblock’s Organic G4 Roulette offers. The housing of the automated Roulette wheel is made of carbon fibre and centre of the Roulette wheel is embellished with amazing Swarovski crystals. The generator is equipped with a precise camera, designed to convey an image either to the play stations or the live image display.

Available in double or single zero Roulette, the automated generator is able to produce as many as 80 games in an hour.

Another attractive feature of Interblock’s Organic G4 range is the high level of customisation available to the operators. The stations are available in different shapes with 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or virtually unlimited play stations in the island configurations. This gives the casino operators an option to optimize the floor layout and maximize their turnover. Interblock assist operators with layout design and floor plans.

“We are pleased to introduce this premium product that is popular in some of the best casinos in the world to the South African and African market. Based on the positive feedback received from the Wild Coast Winter Games we look forward to providing the local casinos in South Africa and Africa with the same quality and distinction that the Interblock multiplayer gaming machines have become recognised for internationally,” said Miha Miklavčič, Sales Director for Europe at Interblock.

A great hit at the Winter Games was the Interblock ‘Fight for the Revenue’ arcade boxing machine!  Customers competed against each other for the highest score by hitting the punch ball on the boxing machine. The exhibition centre had long grown quiet when customers still fought it out for the top position, comparing tactics and even putting money on the winner.  After a highly contested battle, Stephen de Lange from Sibaya Casino walked away with the title of highest score, beating Jacques Venter from Carnival City Casino by a mere one point.

“We are very pleased with the reception Interblock’s Organic G4 Roulette received on the Atomic Gaming stand and look forward to providing our customers with this innovative product,” said Andrew Stewart, Operations Director at Atomic Gaming.

Atomic Gaming is the official distributors of Interblock’s products in Africa

 

IGT Brings the Best in Entertaining Gaming Products to Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 12:34 AM PDT

 

 

(LAS VEGAS Aug. 9, 2012) International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, will bring industry-leading gaming products to Tulsa for the 2012 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow (OIGA) on Aug. 13 -15. Attendees will have a chance to experience IGT's latest games and systems products at IGT's exciting booth, No. 412.

Knute Knudson IGT vice president of Native America Development

"IGT is committed to meeting the needs of Oklahoma's tribal communities with our lineup of engaging games and systems technology that entertain players and drive revenue across casino floors," said Knute Knudson, IGT vice president of Native America Development.

"At OIGA, attendees will see how IGT's products and services are the perfect fit for operator success." Premiering at OIGA is IGT's newest MegaJackpots® game, The Beverly Hillbillies® Millionaire Mile™ Video Slots. This classic television show returns to the casino floor with more laughs and bigger wins as The Beverly Hillbillies® Millionaire Mile™ takes players on a humorous journey with video clips and interactive content from the award-winning TV comedy.

Players can strike it rich with three unique bonuses, starring the original cast members: Elly May's Match Bonus, The Clampetts Free Spins Bonus and The Millionaire Mile Bonus.

The next dimension of IGT MegaJackpots® fun is featured on The Twilight Zone® in 3D Video Slots. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, the game, voiced by a Rod Serling impersonator, lets players choose from three base-games, each representative of a different dimension to game play and level of excitement that reflects the macabre and unexpected twists from the classic TV series.

IGT's Core games continue to offer stunning graphics and entertaining game play with an unmatched library of video and spinning-reel themes. Titles premiering at OIGA include:

  • Miss Red® offers players, unparalleled MLD® technology and Multiway Xtra®math offering 1024 ways to win with a wager of only 45 credits.
  • Candy Bars™ Slots' sweet rewards will be on display at OIGA featuring rich, 3Dcontent and low-denomination gaming action.

Top-performing video poker themes such as the new All-Star II Poker® and Super Star Poker® also will be highlighted.

OIGA attendees will be introduced to a new suite of player personalization capabilities through the sbX® system including IGT Service Window-based applications. Also on display will be IGT Tournament Manager, Floor Manager and Media Manager along with IGT's awardwinning Advantage, sbX® casino management solution and sbX® Analytics.

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 on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.