Thursday, September 13, 2012

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IGT’s DoubleDown Casino Unleashes Free to Play Bingo for Facebook Fans

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 10:40 AM PDT

LAS VEGAS September 12, 2012 International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the addition of Bingo to its suite of casino games in the DoubleDown Casino. Starting today, players can visit www.doubledowncasino.com to get started.

Robert Melendres Executive VP Emerging Businesses

The DoubleDown Free-to-Play Bingo game is not your traditional Bingo game. Players can now compete in a fun, flexible, social game with friends on Facebook or try to beat their own personal Bingo bests. Unlike other sites that offer up a maximum of four carded game play, DoubleDown Casino offers players up to 12 carded plays per round.

Game highlights include:

  • Multiple speeds of play to accommodate all skill levels
  • Players' ability to take control and customize their own dauber
  • Three themed rooms including Art Deco, Fashionista or High Orbit, which are available to players at any time without having to unlock new games
  • Both automatic and manual play options

"This is an entirely unique Bingo experience. Players will be able to select customized playing cards daubers, and themed rooms. And unlike other social Bingo sites, every game is unlocked," said Robert Melendres, IGT executive vice president of emerging businesses. "Whether you're an experienced Bingo player or new to the game, you'll find the ticket to fun right here where Bingo joins an entire suite of social play already available at the DoubleDown Casino."

​Bingo joins DoubleDown Casino's expansive casino-style games like Texas Hold'Em Poker as well as slot machine games that include some of IGT's most iconic land-based slot titles such as Cleopatra® and Da Vinci Diamonds®. DoubleDown Casino offers more than 25 games and focuses on fun and dynamic game mechanics by adding a social twist to traditional casino-style experiences. Players receive free chips every day to try their hands at Bingo, poker, slots, roulette, video poker and the ever-popular slot tournaments. To try your hand at any one of the DoubleDown Casino games, please visit Facebook.com/DoubleDownCasino.

About IGT International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's recent acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging casino style entertainment to more than 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.

 

 

SHERIFF GAMING LAUNCHES NEW SLOT GAME “GOLD RAIDER – FINDING THE THRONE OF SKULLS”

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 02:00 AM PDT

LONDON UK 12th September 2012  Sheriff Gaming, the industry's innovative developer of 3D casino games, has today announced the launch of its new 3D slot game, "Gold Raider – Finding the Throne of Skulls".

The Gold Raider is an infamous treasure hunter that will take players on an intrepid journey through the Asian Jungle.  Searching for hidden treasure and the Throne of Skulls, he is hotly pursued by guards after escaping prison and must beware of booby traps and other dangers lurking in the jungle.

A 5 reel video slot, the game includes expanding wild symbols which offer higher odds for winning combinations; a "Click Me" bonus symbol which when clicked, will show players the bonus prize they've won but also the prizes that weren't chosen; an Extra Cash bonus where players can earn extra money from scattered symbols; Wheel of Fortune which will appear on the middle position of the 3rd real within a bonus round and that can multiply winnings; a Free Spins Bonus which is activated when three or more scattered bonus symbols appear on the screen.

Sheriff Gaming has established itself as a leading light in 3D entertainment within the online gaming industry.  Since 2009, the company has been producing a variety of pioneering slot, progressive slot, table games, keno and scratch cards – that encapsulate the advancement in 3D software and that truly engages with its customers' players.

Eric Roskamp, Spokesman at Sheriff Gaming said, "All our 3D slots are produced by our in house development team and Gold Raider is no exception.  It contains feature rich graphics, great features and an exciting story all produced by our professional 3D artists and audio specialists. Perhaps most importantly, it has an outstanding mathematical model which we are incredibly proud of and which will undoubtedly increase player values for our customers."

About Sheriff Gaming Sheriff Gaming has been creating the most advanced animated 3D slots and table games for the online gaming market since 2009. Licensed by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, Sheriff Gaming enables its licensees to offer their players a different kind of gaming experience thanks to creative plots, unparalleled graphics and advanced technology that creates an immersive and interactive experience that captures the player’s attention and imagination.

We believe the Sheriff Gaming products speak for themselves and our games are available to demo here and at www.sheriffgaming.com

 

Cozy Games agrees deal to develop mobile games for FremantleMedia Enterprises

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 01:15 AM PDT

Wednesday 12th September 2012, London – Cozy Games Management Ltd has today announced an agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, to develop a suite of games for the mobile and tablet market which will be available to operators seeking to take branded content.

The agreement will see the conversion of popular slot titles such as The X Factor: Steps To Stardom, The Price is Right, Family Fortunes and Play Your Cards Right. The game applications will be available for the iPad and Smartphone's including iPhone and Android.

Simon Murphy, Head of Gambling EMEA at FremantleMedia Enterprises said, "This is the first in a long line of new initiatives and game launches, and will further cement us as a leading distributor of branded content. Cozy Games have done a great job in converting the games and provisioning the integration so that the games can be played on different operator platforms."

Speaking on behalf of www.CozyGames.com, Chief Operating Officer Tim Green said "FME are one of the largest creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world and offers well known branded games content to the gaming industry."

Green continued, "This latest partnership proves that we are the mobile developer of choice and we welcome the opportunity to work with Simon and the team, and add the FME content to our growing library of third party content, as we strive to become the game content aggregator of choice."