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QUICKFIRE POWERED BY MICROGAMING ENTERS INTO NEW AGREEMENT WITH DEVELOPERS SHERIFF GAMING

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:41 PM PDT

ISLE OF MAN – QuickFire, powered by Microgaming (www.quickfiregames.co.uk), has entered into an agreement to provide Sheriff Gaming products via the QuickFire platform.

Due to go live later this year, the first Sheriff game to be available via QuickFire will be The Amsterdam Master Plan, a 5 reel video slot in which dangerous criminals have hatched a plan for a big heist. Players will help the crooks embark on a risky casino robbery, with high impact 3D graphics providing cinema quality excitement and features such as the Expanding Wild Reel and Wheel of Fortune Bonus giving players plenty of opportunity to win big.

Following the launch of this first game, Sheriff Gaming will be integrating a growing selection of slots into the QuickFire portfolio. QuickFire customers will ultimately have access to a broad range of Sheriff products including casino, scratch card and Keno games, and as the games are available in multiple currencies and over 20 languages, QuickFire customers can be assured of reaching the widest possible market.

Eric Roskamp, spokesperson for Sheriff Gaming, comments: "We are delighted to have entered into this new affiliation with QuickFire, powered by Microgaming. QuickFire's strong market position meant it was an easy decision to integrate our products into their industry-leading platform, and we believe this agreement will have great potential for both companies well into the future."

Ashley Sandyford-Sykes, Head of QuickFire, adds: "We're thrilled that we will soon be able to offer our customers the high quality 3D games that Sheriff Gaming are renowned for, and are confident that Sheriff products will prove a valuable addition to the QuickFire portfolio. We look forward to working with them into the future."

 

INDUSTRY VISIONARY TERRY LANNI NAMED RECIPIENT OF G2E’S 2012 SARNO AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CASINO DESIGN

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:36 PM PDT

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS – Global Gaming Expo (G2E) announced today that the late Terry Lanni, longtime gaming industry veteran and former head of MGM MIRAGE, has been named as the recipient of the 2012 Sarno Award for Lifetime Achievement in Casino Design. The award will be presented at the conclusion of the Casino Design Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in conjunction with G2E.

“Terry Lanni’s leadership and vision are key reasons for the current state of design on the Las Vegas Strip, and the entire gaming industry. Without his involvement for more than 30 years, our industry literally would look very different,” said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), which along with Reed Exhibitions, produces G2E. “We are proud to recognize him with the highest honor the Casino Design Awards can offer.”

Lanni began his career with Caesars World in 1977 when he was named chief financial officer. He led the company’s entry into Atlantic City where a converted Howard Johnson’s was turned into Caesars Boardwalk Regency, creating impressive revenues for the company. Later in Las Vegas, Lanni demonstrated his eye for the future of the industry when, as president of the company, he approved construction of the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. In a short while, the Forum Shops became the most successful shopping mall in the world, starting a trend for retail to be included in nearly all future casino resorts.

After 18 years at Caesars, Lanni joined MGM Grand in 1995 as president and CEO, where he led a design renaissance within the company’s existing properties. He helped to engineer the purchase of Mirage Resorts in 2000 and the even larger purchase of the Mandalay Resort Group in 2005. When Lanni joined the company, it operated one casino, MGM Grand in Las Vegas. When Lanni retired in 2008, MGM had full ownership of 17 casino resorts in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan and 50 percent ownerships in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau.

Lanni presided over the MGM Resorts board of directors when it approved the amazing CityCenter development, which has become one of the must-see attractions in Las Vegas.

G2E is attended by nearly 26,000 industry professionals from around the world. For more information on G2E 2012, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com and connect with G2E on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference “by the industry and for the industry.”  Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.

The AGA 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.

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leader in organizing a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. In 2006 Reed brought together more than 6 million industry professions from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 34 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 37 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of more than 460 events services 52 key industry sectors.

 

SPIELO INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS HEUTMEKERS TO LEAD INTERNATIONAL CASINO BUSINESS

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Heutmekers brings a wealth of experience to his new role, most recently serving as SPIELO International's Senior Director of Developing Markets.

Marcel Heutmekers

In his new role, Heutmekers will now oversee all of SPIELO International's Casino Business, which includes Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He plans to further continue the growth path from recent successes in the International Casino markets, increasing SPIELO International's global footprint. While Heutmekers focuses on the casino games and terminals side of the business, casino systems will remain the remit of Marc Attal, Managing Director, Casino Systems.

"Marcel joins my team after a very successful period overseeing the emerging markets of Latin America and Asia. Under Marcel's leadership, we enjoyed a doubling of our business in Latin America and increased levels of stability and performance in our operations within these emerging markets," said Duarte.

Heutmekers has had a long and successful career in the gaming business, including senior positions both on the operator and on the supplier side. As a result, he has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the operators across the various territories. As part of his new role, he will be splitting his base between SPIELO International offices in Luebbecke, Germany and Graz, Austria.

SPIELO International is convinced that this experienced professional will lead the way to a continued and successful expansion in targeted international casino markets. Customers can expect an ongoing ability to execute successfully across various geographies and market segments under Heutmekers' leadership.

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. GTECH G2 is the leading provider of iGaming and sports betting products and services to regulated gaming markets, and is also the top supplier to the world's lottery industry, operating more poker networks in regulated gaming markets than any other provider.

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 400 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.

 

Quixant makes its debut at the BEGE show 2012

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Cambridge, 20th September 2012- Quixant is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the BEGE Expo 2012 in Bulgaria (Booth B-08). The exhibition will take place from the 16th – 18th October 2012 at the International Expo Center (IEC) in Sofia.

Quixant will be showcasing its wide range of all-in-one gaming platforms including the QXi-200, flagship QX-40 and the latest addition to the range, the QXi-4000.  The QXi-4000 will be launched at G2E in Las Vegas, USA (Booth 1936) two weeks before BEGE.

The QXi-4000 is based on the powerful AMD Embedded R-Series APU with integrated AMD RadeonTM HD7000G graphics processor and is capable of driving up to four independent HD screens (with support for daisy-chaining of screens through the integrated DisplayPort 1.2 interface). Despite the processing and graphics power available, the QXi-4000 remains a compact solution and through the use of Quixant's innovative cooling solution, remains suitable for fan-less operation.  The QXi-4000 offers high performance and an exceptional range of features at a competitive price point.  The QXi-4000 also integrates Quixant's latest PCI Express® based gaming I/O and non-volatile SRAM/MRAM and includes the comprehensive software support for Windows Embedded and Linux which Quixant is synonymous with.

The QXi-200 has already proved to be an immensely popular product with our customers, offering them a high level of performance and features at a low price point.  Based around the AMD Embedded G-Series APU, the QXi-200 has strong processor and graphics performance and can drive two independent DVI screens, but remains a fan-less solution.  The all-in-one platform has full hardware and software support for a range of key gaming features such as battery backed SRAM, digital I/O, intrusion detection and amplified audio.

Commenting on Quixant’s debut as an exhibitor at the BEGE Expo Gary Mullins, Sales Director, said "The Balkan market is becoming increasingly important to Quixant and we have fantastic benefits to bring to the slot machine manufacturers in this region.  Our new all-in-one gaming platform, the QXi-4000, represents a dramatic step forward in capability, features and performance at a competitive price point never seen before in gaming industry. Following Quixant's philosophy, all our platforms include a comprehensive package of libraries and gaming protocols to accompany our all-in-one gaming solutions.  When combined with our hardware, this enables our customers to accelerate their time to market and focus their efforts on creating the most exciting games available."

About Quixant Ltd:

  1. Designs and manufactures the world's most sophisticated computer platforms for slot machines.
  2. Is the only company who solely supply complete gaming solutions – combining advanced hardware together with integrated operating software, gaming libraries and protocols.
  3. Supports its systems with powerful game development and debugging software tools, dramatically reducing development timescales for new games.

For further information, please visit www.quixant.com

Quixant Contact UK: Gary Mullins +44 (0) 01223 892696 gary.mullins@quixant.com

Press release online: http://www.quixant.com/news35.htm

 

IGT Presents Crime Stoppers, Belly Laughs and Courtroom Drama for a Whale of a Good Time at G2E 2012

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:23 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS  Big wins, big names and big excitement come to Las Vegas as International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) premieres the MegaJackpots® games that will create fans at the Global Gaming Expo 2012 (G2E) from Oct.2-4.

"IGT has created some of the greatest experiences on casino floors for decades, from life-changing jackpots for players to high-performance games that drive new levels of success for operators," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales. "Our MegaJackpots® titles offer the combination of entertainment and profitability that create fans worldwide."In IGT's booth 2241, IGT will feature outstanding experiences for G2E 2012 attendees with new iconic pop culture titles, engaging community game play and progressive jackpot action. New titles include:

  • The Family Guy™ Video Slots bring the hilarious comic adventures of the Griffin family to the casino with progressive bonus awards and Multi-Layer Display® (MLD™) graphics. Join the family.
  • Crime scenes and clues abound as TV's hit drama, CSI: Video Slots, makes its debut. Fans can choose their favorite city and cast from the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™, CSI: Miami™ and CSI: NYTM shows in this three-games-in-one star.
  • Blockbuster hits premiere on the IGT Center Stage™. Star Wars™ Trilogy, Sex and the City Out on the Town™ and Judge JudyTM step into the spotlight at G2E on the 103-inch and 70-inch platforms, as well as the Center Stage Duo™ 55-inch screen. Players will experience the Moon of Endor, the streets of New York and the Judge's courtroom through interactive game play and clips from these pop culture favorites.
  • IGT's Wyland® Video Slots immerse players in oceans of entertainment on the Center Stage Duo™ platform. The 55-inch LCD top box adds to the communal bonus action in this MegaJackpots® title. The game features stunning underwater graphics and breathtaking art from Wyland, who is well known for his popular interpretations of ocean life. In addition, a portion of the royalties generated from the game will support the Wyland Foundation as it helps the public rediscover healthy oceans and waterways through public art, education and science programs. Learn more about the Wyland Foundation at www.wylandfoundations.org.
  • A player-favorite game for more than a decade, Wheel of Fortune® debuts new titles that entertain with big spins and the possibility of big jackpots. New titles include Wheel of Fortune® Lucky 7s Slots, Wheel of Fortune® Triple Cash® Slots and Wheel of Fortune® Triple Wild Spins Multi-Level Progressive on the IGT Center Stage Duo™.

For more information on IGT at G2E 2012 please visit igt.com/G2E, visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/IGT, or follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews.

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.

 

WHITESAND GAMING TO ADD OFFICES IN LONDON AND MACAU

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:23 PM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS, NV (Sept. 20, 2012)-WhiteSand President and CEO Saverio Scheri today announced the gaming-services firm will open its first international offices in London and Macau. The move capitalizes on an uptick in successes for WhiteSand Gaming, which has seen marked growth in several areas since its inception in 2001.

“Adding offices abroad will allow us to further expand our global presence,” Scheri said. “We can now connect with our international clients on a more personal level, providing them with the individualized attention they deserve.”

WhiteSand’s extensive knowledge of both worldwide and domestic markets has sparked the initiative to expand at a time when many companies are scaling back. The new offices, located in two of the world’s prime gaming markets, help solidify an already impressive resume overseas for the Las Vegas-based firm that also has an office in Atlantic City.

“London is central to the premier gaming destinations in Europe and Macau is considered the Las Vegas of the east,” Scheri said. “Our business plan has afforded us the ability to create a permanent presence in these popular and growing gaming destinations.”

About WhiteSand Gaming WhiteSand Gaming LLC is a leading global gaming services firm providing casino and resort management as well as consulting services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes gaming corporations, regulatory agencies, tribal governments, lotteries, racetracks, and resort hotels. Founded in 2001, the firm is headquartered in Las Vegas and maintains offices in Atlantic City, London and Macau. Our team consists of experienced professionals having both executive level operational experience with some of the top gaming companies, and extensive consulting experience as practice leaders for several of the Big Four consulting firms.

www.whitesandgaming.com

Cantor Gaming® and Corrigan Management, Inc., Sign Agreement to Offer Cantor Gaming® Sports Wagering Accounts at Two RoadRunner Saloons Locations in Nevada

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:23 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS, Cantor Gaming® and Corrigan Management, Inc., the parent company of RoadRunner Saloons, have entered into an agreement that enables RoadRunner patrons the opportunity to open a Cantor Gaming® sports wagering account at two RoadRunner locations in Las Vegas: 9820 West Flamingo Road at Rt. 215, and 921 North Buffalo Drive.

Beginning Saturday, September 22, 2012, RoadRunner patrons will be able to open a Cantor Gaming® sports wagering account at these two locations as well as fund their account, withdraw funds and wager through their accounts on the full suite of sports products available within any Cantor Race & Sports Book®.  In addition, RoadRunner patrons will be able to wager anywhere within the state of Nevada by using the Cantor Gaming® mobile sports wagering application on their Apple® or Android™ device, or on their personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones, with the recently launched Cantor Gaming® Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering solution.  This solution operates anywhere within the state of Nevada and offers the entire suite of sports wagering products available in any Cantor Race & Sports Book®, including parlay wagering using Better Odds Parlays™.

Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming®, said, “We are pleased to partner with RoadRunner and offer their patrons our state-of-the-art technology that promotes a fun, convenient and innovative way to enjoy sports wagering.  This agreement enables RoadRunner customers to open an account fund, withdraw from their account and wager on sporting events from the comfort of their seats at these two RoadRunner locations.  In addition, they can enjoy the benefits of our mobile sports applications, allowing them to wager from anywhere within Nevada.”

Michael Corrigan, President of Corrigan Management Inc., said, “We are excited to be able to provide our RoadRunner customers the opportunity to be able to place sports bets on a state-of-the-art system in addition to the great food and hospitality that has always been associated with the RoadRunner brand.  To be able to wager and watch your favorite sporting events on our new, advanced audio-visual system which features full HD projection video screens up to 134″, will now greater enhance the RoadRunner experience.”

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 our Android™ and Apple®-compatible mobile sports wagering application, or by using their personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones with our 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.

About Corrigan Management, Inc.Corrigan Management Inc. operates six restaurants in the Greater Las Vegas valley. Opening the first restaurant 19 years ago the company has grown to its current six restaurants representing three distinct and unique offerings from casual dining at the Road Runners to modern Mexican at Agave, and  its newest offering, Vintner Grill providing  a sophisticated dining experience in the upscale master planned community of Summerlin.  Each unique restaurant has established itself with a reputation for premier service, quality food, offering a great overall guest experience in a highly themed interior design setting. All of the restaurant locations offer unique features that make them exciting and fun.  In addition to the overall experience the Company offers gaming in the bar/lounge areas of its restaurants.

The Company was formed by Michael and Sean Corrigan in December 1991. Michael and Sean are second generation Las Vegans, having grown up in Las Vegas they have deep knowledge of the market and corresponding product offerings that appeal to the target market of each restaurant.

 

MICROGAMING TO BE EXCLUSIVE POKER PROVIDER FOR BETVICTOR

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:22 PM PDT

ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming (www.microgaming.co.uk), the world's largest provider of online gaming software, is pleased to announce that BetVictor Poker will be making the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) its exclusive poker provider.

The migration of BetVictor Poker players will take place at the end of September, when customers will be moving from an existing network to the MPN.

Andy Horne, Head of Poker at BetVictor, says: "We're looking forward to consolidating our online poker business on the Microgaming Poker Network, where we've been serving customers in a variety of international markets since late last year. Providing the best poker experience possible is our top priority, and we're sure that the MPN will continue to deliver in this respect."

Lydia Melton, Head of Network Games at Microgaming, adds: "We're delighted that BetVictor has chosen to make the Microgaming Poker Network its exclusive poker provider. The MPN has seen significant advances over the past year, with developments by the Network Management Board and the launch of our True Value rake allocation method making it the natural choice for leading operators. We're confident that BetVictor players will feel very at home on the Microgaming Poker Network."

Established in 2002, BetVictor Poker has over one and a half a million registered players, from over 160 countries worldwide.

The MPN is in advanced discussions with a number of other major operators looking to join the Microgaming Poker Network. This follows on from this week's news that iGame Malta Ltd is also to join the MPN towards the end of this year.

 

Let Meccabingo.com treat you

Posted: 23 Sep 2012 02:22 PM PDT

Meccabingo.com is launching its latest multi-channel marketing awareness campaign featuring television adverts to highlight the positive ways the online bingo operator likes to treat its new and existing customers.

Supported with a seven-figure spend, the campaign comprises four twenty second TV ad creatives being broadcast on selected terrestrial and satellite channels from 20th September.  The adverts were created by Gravity London with media planning and buying by Carat.

Each advert will promote a different feature. The first focuses on the popular free bingo 'Newbie Room' and the second promotes Meccabingo.com's loyalty scheme. The third creative is centred around how customers can even play whilst on the move with their mobiles and Apple iPads™.The final version features some of the online slots and exclusive games available to Meccabingo.com customers.

Tom Gough, Marketing Manager for Meccabingo.com, comments, "The campaign highlights some of the things we do at Meccabingo.com to give customers a little treat. From our loyalty scheme to free bingo for new players, Meccabingo.com also offers a variety of different games which can either be played at home or on the go."

About Mecca Bingo Owned by Rank Group Plc, Mecca Bingo is a leading operator of bingo clubs, opening its first club in London in 1961. Mecca Bingo now owns 97 clubs throughout the UK as well as providing a popular online bingo offer at Meccabingo.com and on mobile through iPhone and Android apps.
For further information on the clubs and online visit www.meccabingo.com