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- SPIELO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH BIS2 TO OFFER ADVANCED GAMING ANALYTICS
- RED HAWK CASINO LAUNCHES MOBILE APP CREATED BY BALLY INTERACTIVE
- MEI Showcases Cash Management Solution
- Cantor Gaming Launches Apple®-Compatible Mobile Sports Wagering Application
- Olympic torch at Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City
- Gaming Industry Raises a Record $133,000 at the AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global
- FutureLogic’s GEN3 Evolution Selected as Exclusive Printer for Canadian VLT Jurisdictions
| SPIELO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH BIS2 TO OFFER ADVANCED GAMING ANALYTICS Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:53 AM PDT
BIS² is supplying and supporting the gameViz software, which is a seamless part of SPIELO International's GALAXIS™ gaming management system portfolio, thereby making sophisticated business intelligence more accessible and affordable for casino operators worldwide. gameViz can be installed within a rapid timeframe, and can provide a return on investment of less than one year through a sophisticated understanding of the casino's real-time floor dynamics.  Marc Attal, Managing Director of the Casino Systems division of SPIELO International "We are very excited to be introducing this next generation, advanced gameViz technology to casino operators worldwide," said Marc Attal, Managing Director of the Casino Systems division of SPIELO International. "We have a growing number of customers in over 50 countries and see great opportunities to bring this proven world-leading gaming analytics technology to them. It entirely complements our wide portfolio of powerful and diverse gaming systems solutions with a new way to visualise advanced business intelligence, integrated into our GALAXIS datastore and product portfolio. The visualisation of advanced data will really help operators to understand slot machine performance and customer preferences at a whole new level." The technology handles a range of casino operator needs, from simply monitoring the live activity on the gaming floor, to advanced analysis of multi-game data, deployment of a mini-casino strategy, War Room analytics and comprehending the machine and customer effects of game changes on the casino floor. This is all done with ease using BIS²'s Super Graphics. Unlike classical Business Intelligence tools, the BIS² solution is focused on innovative visualizations using hyper-advanced graphics (called "Super Graphics") that help operators make the right business decisions. "We are delighted to have SPIELO International's Casino Systems division partner with us to offer BIS²'s multi-award winning technology to casino operators," said Mukesh Gordhan, CEO of BIS2. "The ability to better understand data is a challenge that exists for all casino operators around the world. The power of visual query is something we do exceptionally well at BIS², and I am pleased that we can offer our technology to SPIELO International's casino operator customers. I have been very impressed with the Casino Systems division team, and our solutions are a good fit in their impressive systems portfolio."
About SPIELO International SPIELO International is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of top-performing games, cabinets, central systems and associated software for legal gaming markets around the world. It offers a complete range of end-to-end gaming products for diverse gaming segments, including distributed government-sponsored markets, commercial casino markets, Amusement with Prize (AWP) markets, and interactive and sports betting markets as a result of integration with GTECH G2. SPIELO International serves more than 1,650 customers on five continents and has shipped more than 225,000 gaming machines worldwide, and holds more than 300 gaming licenses. Of those, it is licensed to sell machines in 25 U.S. states, including Nevada, as well as to 142 tribes. SPIELO International is 100 percent owned by Lottomatica Group, a market leader in the Italian gaming industry, one of the largest Lottery operators in the world based on total wagers, and a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. SPIELO International is also an affiliate of GTECH, a leading gaming technology and services company. SPIELO International is a platinum member of the Gaming Standards Association, and supports open industry standards such as Game to System® (G2S®) and System to System® (S2S®). For more information on SPIELO International and our products, please visit our website at www.spielo.com. Game to System and G2S are registered trademarks of the Gaming Standards AssociationTM. About BIS2 BIS2's multi-award winning gaming industry solution, called gameViz™, enables casino operators to better understand player behavior and how to optimize the gaming floor to gain a greater competitive advantage. The innovative Super Graphics™ contained within the BIS2 technology enable casino operators to rapidly identify, action and monitor changes to improve both revenue and profit performance. BIS2 is an innovative leader in enterprise-ready, standards-based, visually-centric analytics with solutions that reveal the trends and patterns in volumes of operational data so organizations can understand what actions are required now and tomorrow. The BIS2 software products have been recognized with multiple awards such as Gaming and Leisure Magazine's Technology Impact award and their Product Interoperability award, and Casino Enterprise Managements Top 10 Slot Floor products to name a few. Other industry specific solutions available from BIS² include airViz™ (for airlines), clubViz™ (for premiere clubs), resortViz™ (for resort operators), telViz™ (for telcos), insuranceViz™ (for insurance companies), retailViz™ (for retailers), entertainmentViz™ (for entertainment companies), makeViz™ (for manufacturing companies) and moneyViz™ (for financial institutions). BIS2's most recent product release, crmViz™ (for customer analytics) is receiving outstanding customer acclaim. For more information, please call 1-877-592-2472 or visit www.bis2.net.
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| RED HAWK CASINO LAUNCHES MOBILE APP CREATED BY BALLY INTERACTIVE Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:49 AM PDT
LAS VEGAS, 2012 Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, mobile and interactive applications, and networked systems for the global gaming industry, today announced that the Apple® and Android™ mobile application created for Red Hawk Casino in Placerville, Calif. is now available. "We're excited to offer our guests the official Red Hawk Casino mobile app," said Eric Williamson, Director of Media Operations. "This technology not only allows us to provide an even higher level of customer service, but also gives our guests a host of valuable information and entertainment." Anyone can download the app, which is available in the Apple iTunes® store and in Google Play®. The app enables users to:
"Red Hawk Casino is an outstanding property and partner for Bally Technologies," said Aron Ezra, Vice President of Mobile at Bally Technologies. "Their new mobile app is an incredible example of what a mobile app should be – elegant, yet simple in design, user friendly, and full of powerful and helpful technology for both business and consumer." Using Bally's cloud-based mobile technology platform, casinos can easily create and manage their entire portfolio of mobile websites and native apps for iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, BlackBerry®, and other devices from a single content management system. Instead of being forced to build and update the apps separately, Bally's Mobile Platform is intelligent enough to serve up different content and features to different devices, optimizing the user's experience. About Red Hawk Casino Red Hawk Casino is owned by the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, an instrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It is located in Placerville, Calif., at Exit 40, Red Hawk Parkway. Red Hawk Casino blends a full complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Red Hawk Casino features approximately 2,200 slot machines, 60 table games, five restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. More information can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.
About Bally Technologies, Inc. With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
This news release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today's date.
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| MEI Showcases Cash Management Solution Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:48 AM PDT
West Chester MEI is proud to return to G2E this year with Gaming's most comprehensive cash management solution – the combination of SC Advance and EASITRAX Soft Count. By networking the slot floor to the soft count room, these award-winning products raise the bar for value and performance expectations while maximizing operator profitability.
The increasing popularity of MEI products like SC Advance reflects the importance operators place on value-added payments systems. As the leading global manufacturer of automated payments systems, MEI has sold more than five million note acceptors and six million coin mechanisms worldwide, achieving a 70% ship share for three consecutive years in the US. Recent property wins include Revel Atlantic City, the Hippodrome Casino in London, and multiple sites in the Asia-Pacific region – LVS blocks 5 and 6 in Macau, both Singapore properties, and Bloomsbury in Manila. MEI has also enjoyed success in the VLT market, earning a ship share of 100% in the Alberta Lottery, over 60% in the Atlantic Lottery, nearly 80% in Illinois, and an increasing presence in Manitoba. Because enhancements are localized to the acceptor head, SC Advance can easily upgrade legacy CASHFLOW SC units so MEI customers can yield the most value from their previous investments. Thanks to its ability to work simultaneously with an existing CASHFLOW SC field base, operators have the luxury of updating the slot floor at their own pace as capital becomes available. Intelligent support tools will sense the product version and run the appropriate software.
EASITRAX Soft Count works by gathering data from multiple note acceptors and funneling that information into a secure remote database that can be accessed to track revenues and analyze slot performance. RFID technology connects slot machine asset numbers to a specific cashbox to help eliminate "hot boxes" and increase operational efficiencies. Operators typically receive a return on investment in less than one year by reducing 20-30 seconds per cash drop and improving maintenance practices through access to eight pre-programmed reports. An interactive Savings Calculator on the new EASITRAX website (easitraxsoftcount.com) provides a valuable tool to estimate how much money can be saved by implementing the Soft Count cash management solution. About MEI: MEI systems are relied upon for more than two billion transactions per week in over 100 countries. The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s followed by the first electronic non-contact bill acceptor, and more recently the EASITRAX Soft Count slot tracking system. MEI has the largest worldwide installed base of unattended payment mechanisms. Recently, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than four million bill acceptors and five million coin mechanisms worldwide. Its products are in widespread use in the gaming, vending, soft drink, amusement, transportation, retail, and kiosk markets. For more information on MEI and its products, visit www.meigroup.com or call 1-800-345-8215 in US (please refer to our website for international telephone numbers).
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| Cantor Gaming Launches Apple®-Compatible Mobile Sports Wagering Application Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:48 AM PDT
Cantor Gaming’s mobile sports wagering applications are now available on Apple and Android™ devices. In addition, sports betting fans can wager on personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones, with Cantor Gaming’s recently launched Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering solution. These applications are embedded with sophisticated data-encrypted technology that provides the highest levels of security and offers Nevada-based sports betting fans a convenient, fast loading, secure and easy to use application. Compliant with Nevada Gaming Control Board regulations, these applications work only within the state of Nevada and do not function once patrons travel out-of-state. Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming, said: “Cantor Gaming is committed to enhancing our customers’ experience by introducing innovative, fun and convenient technology. Offering Cantor Sports Book, a mobile sports wagering application on Apple devices, was an important step given the widespread popularity of Apple’s products and the extensive marketplace penetration of Apple’s iPhone and iPad. As a company that is passionate about sports and steadfast in introducing state-of-the-art sports gaming experiences to our customers, we look forward to continuing to bring exciting new wagering opportunities to sports gaming enthusiasts.” Cantor Sports Book, Cantor Gaming’s sports wagering app for Apple devices, is now available for download from the App Store. The download is available to everyone and usable by all who have a Cantor Race & Sports Book® wagering account, which must be applied for in-person at a Cantor Race & Sports Book in Nevada. Fans can visit Cantor Gaming’s race and sports books at: the M Resort Spa Casino, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the Tropicana Las Vegas, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Sands’ The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas and Palms Casino Resort. 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 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, 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. In addition, sports betting fans can wager on-the-go from anywhere within the state of Nevada with Cantor Gaming’s Android™-compatible mobile sports wagering application, or by using their personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones with Cantor Gaming’s Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering solution. 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.
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| Olympic torch at Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:48 AM PDT Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City General Manager Richard Smith with the Olympic torch on the Sky Bar balcony overlooking the Olympic Stadium.  Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City General Manager Richard Smith with the Olympic torch Visitor numbers during the Games were very high with the final weekend seeing over 12,000 people visiting Aspers. www.aspersstratford.co.uk
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| Gaming Industry Raises a Record $133,000 at the AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:37 AM PDT LAS VEGAS August 2012 – The gaming industry came together for an incredible cause and smashed previous fundraising records at the 14th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global. This year's tournament was themed "The Drive for $1 Million" and raised a single-year record $133,000, pushing organizers well past their stated goal of raising $1 million over the life of the tournament. Adding extra emphasis to the event's success, AGEM renewed its title sponsorship for another two years. Sponsored by the AGEM and the AGA, the AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global is a fundraiser for the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG), the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research on gambling disorders and increasing awareness about responsible gaming. "Hitting the $1 million mark is an incredible accomplishment," said Alan Feldman, chairman of the NCRG and senior vice president of public affairs at MGM Resorts International. "The NCRG is grateful for the continued support of AGEM, the AGA, JCM Global and the tournaments players and sponsors. The money raised will help us fund more of the highest quality research and education programs about gambling disorders and responsible gaming than ever before." "AGEM and our 115-plus member companies from around the world are extremely supportive of this event and the positive impact it has on the gaming industry's overall efforts to build on the important work being done by the NCRG," said AGEM President Thomas A. Jingoli. "This month, the AGEM Board of Directors unanimously agreed to renew AGEM's title sponsorship of the event for another two years. Beyond the substantial financial commitment, AGEM and our members will be working closely with the superb team at JCM to ensure the event's continued success." Frank Fahrenkopf, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, said, "We are thrilled to have played a part in this truly exceptional year for the tournament – both in bringing the total raised for the NCRG to more than a million since the tournament's inception and shattering the record for funds raised in a single year. Our industry has always stepped up when it comes to supporting research and education on responsible gaming, and this is yet another example of the industry putting its money where its mouth is. We thank everyone for their contributions and look forward to many more successful years to come." "We are overwhelmed and grateful for the outstanding outpouring of support the gaming industry has given to this event over the course of the last 14 years, and for stepping up and pushing us past our million dollar goal this year. Operators, suppliers, regulators, a test lab, gaming media – literally the entire industry was represented, and we are thrilled to be able to make such a large donation to the NCRG to help advance their incredibly vital work," said JCM Global President Aki Isoi. The tournament took place May 1 on the award-winning greens of Cascata in Boulder City, Nevada. More than 130 players from across the gaming industry spectrum participated. Title sponsors were AGEM, AGA and JCM. Other sponsors were Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Bally Technologies, Caesars Entertainment, CEM Magazine, G2E, GLI, GPI, Hikam, Konami, LG, MEI, Nanoptix, Patriot Gaming, Steinbeck Communications, Suzo-Happ and Waffletechnology. Team sponsors were Boyd Gaming, Cole Kepro International LLC, Global Cash Access, Grand Products Nevada, , IGT, Interblock, James Industries, Nevada Restaurant Services Inc. dba Dotty's, Shuffle Master Inc., SOL Casinos, Spielo International and TCS John Huxley. About the National Center for Responsible Gaming The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) is the only national organization exclusively devoted to funding scientific research on gambling disorders. Founded in 1996 as a 501(c)3 charitable organization, the NCRG is the American Gaming Association's (AGA) affiliated charity. For more information, visit www.ncrg.org. About AGEM AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, systems, table games, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. AGEM has assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For information, visit www.agem.org. About the American Gaming Association The American Gaming Association represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern. For information, visit www.americangaming.org.
About JCM Global JCM Global is the world's leading supplier of innovative automated transactions solutions for the banking, gaming and retail industries. With unsurpassed service and support, JCM Global is trusted by operators, manufacturers and integrators on six continents. Its extensive line of award-winning products set global standards with ground-breaking products like the iVIZION®, Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA®) and Vega-RC™ bill validators, Intelligent Cash Box (ICB®) and PayCheck 4™ thermal printer. For more information, visit JCM Global's 24-hour virtual tradeshow at www.jcmglobal.com.
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| FutureLogic’s GEN3 Evolution Selected as Exclusive Printer for Canadian VLT Jurisdictions Posted: 27 Aug 2012 06:33 AM PDT
Equipped with a standard capacity of 450 tickets, the GEN3 Evolution® printer saves operators up to 30 refills annually per printer compared to the 200 ticket capacity of competitors’ printers. An optional Promotional Network Adaptor (PNA) creates separate and secure processing environments for printing tickets as well as promotional coupons in photographic-quality grey scale. An advanced multiport architecture enables the GEN3 Evolution® printer to be equipped with multiple communication ports including USB 2.0 (GSA, GDS,SPC/IGT, SBG), RS232, NetPlex, and Ethernet. Moreover, as the fastest printer in gaming, the GEN3 Evolution® prints and presents a ticket in less than one second. About FutureLogic Founded in 1983, FutureLogic is the leading developer of innovative ticket printing and couponing solutions to gaming technology providers and operators around the world. As the premier supplier of super-robust thermal ticket printers to the global gaming industry, FutureLogic has shipped more than 1.5 million printers for casino gaming, video lottery, AWP, LPM, SWP and kiosk applications worldwide. Headquartered in Glendale, CA and with offices across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, FutureLogic's sales and engineering teams are ready to provide direct support and local knowledge for manufacturers and operators around the world. For more information or to contact us, please visit futurelogic-inc.com.
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