Wednesday, September 19, 2012

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‘Play the Future’ at G2E 2012 with Ainsworth’s strongest, most diverse product portfolio!

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 11:13 PM PDT

It's time to 'Play the Future' at G2E 2012 with Ainsworth's strongest, most diverse product portfolio! What's more, the new products on display will again demonstrate the creative and innovative edge Ainsworth brings to its product design and development.

Ainsworth A560st Hotter Than Hot

Debuting at the 2012 G2E Expo next month will be Ainsworth's latest addition: The all new A560st™ Slant Top, an engineering masterpiece that perfectly embodies the attributes of a classic entertainer. The A560st™ provides for state-of-the-art technology with its dual widescreen LCD platform, powerful Quadtronic™ processor, compact storage, premium sound system and foremost an intuitive player interface supporting a 15 button play deck play with a programmable button option.

And if that's not enough, the all new A560st™ offers truly amazing gaming content with stunning high resolution graphics and imaginative themes that are synonymous with the GamePlus™ range. So, it's not surprise that the all new A560st™ is set to provide for a high impact gaming experience! And as Ainsworth's CEO, Danny Gladstone, says "The all new A560st™ is an extraordinarily engineered cabinet providing for a spectacular presentation no matter where it is placed on your gaming floor."

Ainsworth will also unveil the latest line-up of link progressive packages from its stunning World of JackpotsTM library. One of such themes is the spectacular Jackpot Kingdom™, Ainsworth's newest 4 level link 50 line progressive product designed for the penny play, available on the unique triple screen Super A560® cabinet. Jackpot Kingdom™ rewards players with amazing progressives and bonus prizes Jackpot Kingdom™ along with the many other new and innovative progressive brands due for release in 2012-13 are must see at G2E.

Ainsworth's Group General Manager of Strategy & Development, Scott Clarebrough, adds, "Ainsworth has been building for the future and now we're ready to further raise the performance bar with more leading edge brands and exceptional game titles. Ainsworth is committed to delivering players with quality unique entertainment experiences."

Sneak peek: Ainsworth's Premium Plus™ titles will be released at G2E 2012: Inca Reef Grand™, Red Wolf™, Tower of Fortune™, and Reels of Wheels™ will be released in the all new Mega Top A560™ and Wide Boy A560™ cabinets featuring a 32" LCD top box!

Ainsworth's GamePlus™ game library will also see innovative updates to the now legendary Double Hit® range, Triple Shot™, Quadshot®, Dollar Games, and Play 100Lines™/50Lines games! Furthermore, look out for the all new Standalone Hummin™ Link Mystery, Jackpot General™ and Glitter Mystery™!

To make your experience at G2E memorable, visit Ainsworth at booth #3254 and have the Ainsworth team present their latest star attractions: The all new A560st™ Slant Top and the all new Wide Boy A560™. For more information, please visit www.ainswoth.com.au.

 

IGT’s DoubleDown Casino Brings Social Casino Gaming to the Bonanza Casino

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 11:05 PM PDT

(LAS VEGAS – September 18, 2012) – International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the latest DoubleDown Casino land-based partnership with Bonanza Casino in Reno, Nev. The Bonanza joins casino properties across the U.S. that have partnered with IGT to launch the DoubleDown social gaming casino on their websites over the last three months.

The Bonanza Casino website, www.bonanzacasino.com, will host the DoubleDown Casino application, which will give the casino's players an opportunity to explore exciting casino-style entertainment while remaining connected to the Bonanza brand.

"Social gaming continues to be a growing trend worldwide," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales." Through the DoubleDown Casino application, IGT delivers an innovative solution for our casino partners, such as Bonanza Casino, as they are able to host some of the hottest casino games on the most popular social platform directly from their website by leveraging IGT's technology."Bonanza, which is currently an IGT Systems and games customer, will deploy the DoubleDown Casino online through a revenue-sharing program in the coming weeks.

With access to the online casino's full roster of enthralling game titles such as Da Vinci Diamonds® and Cleopatra® slots, as well as the newly released Bingo with multi-themed rooms and multi-player poker, the Reno-based casino will have access to new games instantly as they launch online. New games will be added automatically to the virtual casino, and first-time users of the app will receive $1 million in virtual chips to start their play.

"Offering our players this tremendous game suite online is defining a new level of entertainment for us," said Martin Amba, Bonanza Casino marketing manager. "Through the DoubleDown Casino, we are offering our players, both loyal and new, with fun, free-to-play social gaming entertainment, right on our website.

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. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or www.doubledowncasino.com.About Bonanza CasinoThe Bonanza Casino, located at 4720 North Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada is a family owned and operated business, having first opened its doors in 1973. The casino has two restaurants, Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse, voted Best of Nevada by Nevada Magazine in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the Branding Iron Café and Buffet, which is open for dining 24/7. With six tables and Blazin' Saddles, your seat to IGT's newest slots, as well as Club Cal‐Nevada Sports Book, Bonanza Casino has something to offer every player.Da Vinci Diamonds was created by High 5 Games. For more information on High 5 Games (H5G), go to

FutureLogic Announces Strategic Partnership with GCA

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 10:10 AM PDT

Glendale, Calif., September 18, 2012 — FutureLogic, Inc., the world's leading developer of innovative ticket printing and couponing solutions, is pleased to announce solidifying a strategic partnership  with Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA). The companies will work together on delivering cashless gaming solutions tightly integrated with current product offerings to expand ticketing solutions in North America.

"This strategic alliance creates tremendous synergy between our companies." stated Eric Meyerhofer, Chief Executive Officer of FutureLogic. "The extensive reach, expertise, innovation, and product suite of GCA is an ideal match with FutureLogic's state-of-the-art ticket printing and promotional couponing solutions. We are enthusiastic about partnering with GCA and the momentum generated by this new partnership."

"Our partnership with FutureLogic endorses our long term goal to deliver solutions tightly integrated with those of our customers. The partnership also demonstrates our continued commitment to "ticket-based solutions" and operational efficiencies, while assisting operators in enhancing their patrons' gaming experiences," commented Scott Betts, Chief Executive Officer of GCA. "We remain 100% focused on the business needs of our customers and understand we must constantly evolve the products and services GCA offers. We are excited about working with technology leader FutureLogic on developing the next generation of highly innovative products and solutions for the industry."

About FutureLogic, Inc. 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 www.futurelogic-inc.com.

About GCA:
GCA is a leading provider of cash access products and related services to approximately 1,100 casinos and other gaming properties in the United States, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and Asia. GCA's products and services provide gaming patrons access to cash through a variety of methods, including ATM cash withdrawals, point-of-sale debit card and credit card cash access transactions, check verification and warranty services, and Western Union money transfers.  Through Western Money Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary, GCA is a leading manufacturer and distributer of cash handling devices and related software. GCA also provides products and services that improve credit decision-making, automate cashier operations and enhance patron loyalty activities for gaming establishments. With its proprietary database of gaming patron credit history and transaction data on millions of gaming patrons worldwide, GCA is recognized for successfully developing and deploying technological innovations that increase client profitability, operational efficiency and patron loyalty. More information is available at GCA's website at www.gcainc.com.

 

SHERIFF GAMING LAUNCHES “CARS & CASH” SLOT GAME

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 07:39 AM PDT

EINDHOVEN, 18th September 2012 – Sheriff Gaming has today announced the launch of its new action packed 3D slot game – "Cars & Cash".  This latest news comes just days after announcing the launch of its Gold Raider slot game which has already received great reviews and described as "one of the top games you'll find on the market at the moment" by online news portal Latest Casino Bonuses.

Cars & Cash is a 20 win line, 5 reel, 3 row 3D video slot game that promises to take players on an adrenalin pumping journey. Every second counts as players' race through the city streets in their top of the range sports car and against some of the best drivers in the world, staking their claim and doing whatever it takes to win.

The game includes Sheriff Gaming's unique, 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.

Cars & Cash also includes an Animated Feature Bonus Game which is activated once a player gets three or more scattered "racetrack" bonus symbols. A racetrack appears with 20 different checkpoints and the aim of the game is to click on as many of the checkpoints as possible. At each checkpoint, players can choose whether to collect a prize of either points or a multiplier. The player can decide whether to keep choosing checkpoints until they see the word "Collect" or until they've finished the perfect game by selecting all 20 checkpoints successfully.

Commenting on the new game launch, Eric Roskamp at Sheriff Gaming said, "We take great pride in offering our customers the most comprehensive portfolio of cutting edge 3D slot games available within the market.  Our team of 3D artists, audio specialists and mathematicians work hard to produce games that really engage with our target audience and I am confident that Cars & Cash will become a quick hit with players around the world"

 

CODERE AND GLOBAL DRAW ANNOUNCE EXPANSION AGREEMENT IN MEXICO

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 07:32 AM PDT

 

 

Mexico/ Madrid, September 18, 2012. CODERE Spanish multinational leader in the private gaming sector listed company in Spain and a major player in the gaming market in Mexico, true to its concept that innovation is the foundation for growth, sustainable development and market differentiation, ratified its agreement with the company GLOBAL DRAW, for the introduction of 500 new gaming machines in their gaming halls.

Global Draw, part of the division of Scientific Games Corporation games, and had a share in the Mexican Administrative Division Hippodrome (AMH) CODERE and, from this agreement is extended to another 90 gaming halls.

Juan Jose Rivas Soberon, Chief Games Officer at CODERE Mexico, commented: “The Global Draw terminals have always worked very well in the halls of AMH, and we are confident that we will continue incorporating CODERE other rooms.”

Meanwhile, Neil Moir, Director of International Business Development for Global Draw, said: “We believe that Mexico is the Latin American market wider and expand our presence in the country is a key element of our business. We value the strong relationship we have with CODERE and we hope to maintain over time. After the success in Mexico for the past six years, we expect to continue to drive innovation and development. ”

Global Draw installs the new gaming machines 'Blade'. Two of their games are exclusive to CODERE. Blade offers a very attractive gaming experience and therefore the implementation within the halls as their initial operation will be supported by specialists from Global Draw.

Felipe Ludeña, Corporate CIO at CODERE, comment that, “This agreement is an important contributor to our expansion in Mexico, as Global Draw has shown good results in our gaming halls.”

About CODERE GROUP CODERE is a Spanish multinational, a benchmark in the private gaming sector in Europe and Latin America, with more than 20,000 employees. The Company is listed on the Stock Exchange in Spain and manages more than 56,187 recreational machines, 184 gaming halls, 3 racetracks and 926 betting locations in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Panama and Uruguay, in addition to engaging in Internet gaming activities in Italy, where it holds the relevant licenses.

CODERE Mexico CODERE is the operator with major presence of gaming halls in Mexico. In 1H 2012 operates 89 gaming halls, 9,208 gaming machines, 71 betting locations and the Hipódromo de Las Américas. The Company operates associated with two leaders in the local market, the group Compañía Interamericana de Entretenimiento (CIE) – In 2012 the company takes 84.8% of ICELA following the acquisition of an additional stake, and through the own societies as Promojuegos and Mio Games.

About Scientific Games Scientific Games Corporation is a global leader in providing customized, end-to-end gaming solutions to lottery and gaming organizations worldwide. Scientific Games’ integrated array of products and services includes instant lottery games, lottery gaming systems, terminals and services, and internet applications, as well as server-based interactive gaming terminals and associated gaming control systems. For more information, please visit our website at www.scientificgames.com

About The Global Draw The Global Draw, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scientific Games, supplies server-based gaming machines to betting shops across Britain. The Global Draw also operates betting and gaming products in Northern Ireland, mainland Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.