Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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GLI Australia Promotes Brad Cooper to Technical Manager in Adelaide Lab

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:42 AM PST

ADELAIDE, Australia (13 November 2012) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading technical consulting and independent certification laboratory, continues to grow its employee base, and has now promoted Brad Cooper to Technical Manager in the company's Adelaide laboratory.

Cooper began his career with GLI as a Test Engineer. He was quickly promoted to a Senior Test Engineer and now has been promoted again to Technical Manager.

GLI Australia General Manager Damien Stone said, "We are very pleased to promote Brad to Technical Manager. In his five years with GLI, Brad has worked with many of GLI's Australian clients, always bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge that has benefitted both the company and our customers. We are confident that as his role expands, our clients will continue to gain from his outstanding abilities and intelligence."

Cooper is a graduate of the University of South Australia with a Bachelor in Computer Systems Engineering and a Bachelor in Management (Marketing). He has dedicated his post-graduate career to the IT industry.

Three of GLI's 20 laboratories are in Australia: in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. GLI continues to expand its staff at its labs around the world, and currently has more than 750 employees. GLI's staff size means the company has far more ability and capacity than any other similar testing lab.

For nearly 25 years, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC has been the world leader in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the gaming, wagering and lottery industry.  GLI also offers independent network and information security assessments to its regulatory, lottery and supplier clients. With 20 laboratory locations located across Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America, GLI is the only global organization of its kind to hold U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and guide 65 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit www.gaminglabs.com.

 

IGT Delivers Unrivaled Performance, Millions of Fans and Breakthrough Player Experiences to the Casino Floor at SAGSE 2012

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST

(LAS VEGAS – November 12, 2012) – Breakthrough technologies, fan-favorite games and industry-leading performance combine as International Game Technology debuts its incomparable portfolio of games and systems at the SAGSE Expo in Buenos Aires, Nov. 13-15.

"IGT leads the industry with high-performing games and casino management systems that drive new levels of success for operators today," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales. "At SAGSE, attendees will see how our passion for delivering the best in gaming translates into exhilarating player experiences for the Latin American region."

In booth #205, IGT will feature an outstanding lineup for SAGSE 2012 attendees from new iconic pop culture titles with millions of fans worldwide to engaging, market-attuned themes and innovative systems technology. This portfolio of products showcases exciting player experiences while highlighting IGT's commitment to providing numerous business solutions for operators.

•             Get ready for crime scenes and clues at the casino as the new IGT MegaJackpots® CSI: Video Slots makes its debut. Players can choose their favorite city and cast from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™, CSI: Miami™ and CSI: NYTM in this three-games-in-one star.

•             Blockbuster MegaJackpots® hits premiere on the IGT Center Stage™ with Star Wars™ Trilogy and Sex and the City Out on the Town™, both of which feature an impressive and engaging 55-inch screen.

•             Monstrous MegaJackpots® entertainment comes to SAGSE with the spinning-reel action of Ghostbusters™ Who You Gonna Call, and the monsters and mayhem of Godzilla on Monster Island™ Video Slots.

•             More classic MegaJackpots® fun will be on display with Wheel of Fortune® Dazzling Gems™ and Megabucks® Wild Sapphires™.

•             IGT creates market-attuned games for Latin American players with customized game play configurations and translated game content at the push of a button. These titles are specifically designed to appeal to players throughout the region. Latin Treasures™ OnCore Progressives deliver mystery-level progressives featuring stunning graphics that transport players to Argentina, Peru and Mexico.  IGT Rapid Progressives™ Bonus Theme: FC Cash Cup™ pairs progressive wins with performance. Additional Rapid Progressive™ games include Carnaval Riches™ and Pyramid of the Sun™.

•             Market-attuned content will also be featured on the new Huevocartoon® Slots, featuring the hilariously entertaining characters from one of Mexico's top-rated animated series. Additional market-attuned games include Tango de Oro®, Fiesta Chihuahua® and Golden Memories™.

•             Classic gaming experiences and 3D technology make IGT's Multi-Layer Display™ (MLD®) Spinning Reels portfolio of games a must see. Candy Bars™ Slots is one of the top performing titles and delivers above 2x house averages on many floors.  SAGSE attendees will see how the smash hit game is a perfect banking option with IGT's new Takes the Cake™ MLD® Spinning Reel Slot with its 3D content and low-denomination gaming action. Additional 3D MLD® games at SAGSE include Miss Red™, Shadow of the Panther®, Bonus Bubbles™ Reel MultiPLAY Slots, Diamond Jubilee® Spinning Reel and Cash Coaster® Slots.

•             Year after year, video poker players choose IGT as the best in the industry. This year, SAGSE guests will see IGT's award-winning Video Poker games on the AVP® platform in Spanish.

•             Attendees also will learn about IGT’s free-to-play DoubleDown Casino Partner Program. This innovative solution leverages IGT’s technology as a way for casino partners to gain immediate access to the DoubleDown Casino application directly on their websites.

•             IGT's casino management systems solutions bring performance and exceptional player experiences to every size floor with the power of sbX® and IGT Casinolink®.

•             IGT sbX® Floor Manager provides operators access to IGT's expansive 400-plus game theme library, giving operators the choice and flexibility needed to provide players with a best-in-class selection of games. sbX® Analytics, the only G2S-based analytics platform in the industry, provides operators with access to more frequent and in-depth analysis of a wide array of slot performance data to optimize every game for maximum performance. Service Window allows operators to communicate with players right at the machine and deploy applications that differentiate their casino properties from competitors.

•             IGT Casinolink® supports every facet of gaming operations by linking slot machine, table games, marketing and cage management into one comprehensive solution.

•             IGT's cabinets are sleeker and brighter with faster performance for outstanding gaming experiences with the G23 and Universal Slant models. With a design influenced by operator feedback, the Universal Slant combines the comfortable profile of a slant with the appeal of a traditional upright, and the G23's widescreen is one of the best upright units on casino floors today.

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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.

 

PIONEERING INTERBLOCK INSTALLATION ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 04:38 AM PST

After successful appearance at the Wild Coast Winter Games in August on the Atomic Gaming stand, Interblock’s distributor for Africa, Interblock is proud to announce installation at Le Grande Casino in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, the latest casino in Africa to offer their players an unrivalled gaming experience with Interblock’s G4 Organic Range.

Le Grande Casino is the only casino on the continent with Interblock’s luxurious black and red illuminated multi-game set-up that simultaneously offers players semi-automated Roulette and Baccarat – operated by a dealer, as well as automated Sic Bo, Craps, Horse Racing and Blackjack at any time of the day or night.

“It is our pleasure to bring together two strong names, each in their unique sphere of gaming, Le Grande Casino and Interblock. Both brands complement each other perfectly through their shared passion for creating an unforgettable gaming experience,” said Cliff Lamberton, Managing Director at Atomic Gaming.

Players will have a ‘hard’ time deciding on their favourite spot to play from 21 play stations. There is a seat to cater to everyone’s taste, be it around the impressive central station, the live Baccarat table or around the latest in the Interblock range, the Bartop stations, housed in Le Grande’s illuminated granite bar top.

The red lighting brings out the sleek black design perfectly. Along with the crisp screens and sophisticated finishes, Interblock’s excellent technical back end and player focused interface make the G4 Organic Range an unrivalled world class gaming experience.

Mr. Miha Miklavčič, Sales Director for Europe at Interblock commented:”Feedback from the customers and from the operator is crucial at our work and if it’s positive, we know we have done our job. In this case compliments went beyond our expectations and we strongly believe we have major potential for further development in African market. We would like to express gratitude to Atomic Gaming and Le Grande Casino team for their tremendous efforts and good work.”

This impressive configuration was unveiled in matching style, through a thrilling build up that lead to a ‘Big Reveal’ on Friday, 2 November.

“We have worked with Atomic Gaming and Interblock to take our players’ experience at Le Grande to a new level and that is exactly what we have achieved through the stylish finishing and unique features that Interblock offers,” said Costa Giannakopoulos, Managing Director at Le Grande Casino.

 

Tomorrow Tuesday 13 2.30pm Grand Opening SAGSE Gaming & Amusement Buenos Aires November 13,14,15 Centro Costa Salguero

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 03:18 AM PST

Only 24hs separate us from the 20th edition of this great show. 10,000 international visitors are expected with crowded corridors and many businesses.

We exceeded the forecasts. The expo will be the most important time of year for this gaming sector and is expected to exceed also both exhibitors and visitors.

Schedule

Tuesday, 13 2:30 PM (Ribbon Cutting) to 8.30 PM

Wednesday November 14, 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday 15 November 2.30pm to 7.30pm.

Conference and events: Within SAGSE 2012, Yogonet.com organized its seventh seminar where executives and entrepreneurs discuss various topics.

Tuesday, November 13 8:30 a.m. 1.30pm

Wednesday, November 14 8:30 a.m. 1.30pm.

http://ey.yogonet.com/programa.php

The SAGSE Buenos Aires expo November 13,14,15 at the Costa Salguero Convention Center is the largest and most important event of Gaming becoming the largest community of Gaming.

A.L.E.A.  Asociación de Loterías, Quinielas y Casinos Estatales de Argentina.

A.L.E.A.R.A./ARGENTINA ENTRETIENE

AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY

ALFOMBRAS ATLANTIS

ARGENLIVE.COM

ARISTOCRAT

ASAP Comercio Exterior

AXIS COMUNICATIONS

BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.

BCM – BILLAR CLUB MULTICOLOR

BELATRA

BET CONSTRUCT

BETNOLOGY

BIS 2

Bingo Life

BOLDT S.A.

BORIDI  – MAGIK LAS VEGAS

BUSINESS CENTER

CAMARA DE AGENCIAS OFIC. DE LOTERIA NACIONAL

CAMARA DE AGENTES OFICIALES DE LOTERIAS Y AFINES BONAERENSES

CASCBA (Cámara Argentina de Salas de Casinos Bingos y Anexos)

CASINO CLUB S.A.

CASINO CLUB S.A.

CASINO INTERNATIONAL AMERICANO

CASINO COMPENDIUM

CASINO LIFE

CASINO SOLUTIONS S.A

CHEM TRONIC

CIRILO AYLING

CITYGAME

CODERE

CTC ARGENTINA

CUSTOM ARGENTINA

DAYCO GAMING

DING NEWS

DLV

DRIMER CHOCOLATES

DTKTOR

ED ROBERTS

EGAME PROVIDER

EVERY MATRIX

FEDERACIÓN ARGENTINA DE CÁMARAS Y ASOCIACIONES DE LOTERÍA, QUINIELA Y AFINES (FACALQA)

FOSTER CASINO SUPPLIERS – FCS S.R.L.

GAME TIME INTERNATIONAL (GTI)/ HAW TIAN  Co., Ltd.

GAMES MAGAZINE

GH LIGHTING SERVICES S.A.

GLI – GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL,  LLC

GOODY GROUP – Uniformes & Manteleria

GPI – GAMING PARTNER INTERNATIONAL

GRAND VIEW PRODUCTS

HOST NEWS – TEAM MEDIA

HOT GAMES

ICE TOTALLY GAMING 2013

IGT – International Game Technology

INSERT COIN SRL

INSTITUTO DE JUEGOS DE APUESTAS – GOBIERNO DE LA CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES

INSTITUTO PROVINCIAL DE LOTERIA Y CASINOS (IPLyC)

INTERBLOCK

INTERNATIONAL GAMING SOLUTIONS

ISMS LTD. International Slot Machines Sales

ITT ARGENTINA S.R.L.

JCM GLOBAL

KINGREX TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

KISAN ELECTRONICS Co. , Ltd.

KONAMI GAMING

LA EUROPEA

LOTERIA NACIONAL S.E.

LOTERIA NACIONAL S.E.

MADEX GAME ENGINE

MAGBIS SRL

MAGIC DREAMS

MELEX

MERIDIAN GAMING Ltd.

MERKUR GAMING GmbH

MISS GAMING

MONOGRAFIE

MOLINA INTERNATIONAL

MONTALAY

MULTITECH GAMES

NOVOMATIC/AGI ARGENTINA

OFFSIDEGAMING

OFICINA COMERCIAL TAIWAN

OLIVETTI ARGENTINA

PERMAQUIM

PETRA DISEÑO S.R.L.

POKER SPORTS

POKERFACE

PROSEGUR

REVISTA CASINO PERU

ROYAL GRAFIC

SEDIANA

SELTON S.A.

SHFL ENTERTAIMENT

SIELCON SRL.

SLOT LOGIC

SOCFI ENTERTAINMENT

SOLO AZAR

STARLIGHT SIGN

SUZO HAPP ARGENTINA SRL

TAI PING CARPETS LATIN AMERICA S.A.

TCS JOHN HUXLEY

TRANSACT

UNISEIS – UNIVERSE ARGENTINA

VEC S.R.L. Carpet Cleaner GmbH Austria.

WEDELL TRAVEL

WMS GAMING

YOGONET

ZITRO

+15000 Products and over 10 hours of education and training.

The major international manufacturers with exclusive offers for the Latin American market are ready.

Context: Buenos Aires also offers important things to do such as golf and fishing near the city. Unparalleled city tours, tango shows and famous restaurants with delicious meats and the finest wines. The best nightlife in Latin America is Buenos Aires.

No professional from this sector shall miss this unique opportunity to visit SAGSE in Buenos Aires.

Register now: http://www.acreditec.com.ar/acreditec/view/sagse2012/bsas/

 

Strategic agreement on Electronic Bingo in Catalonia

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 01:49 AM PST

On the 5th of November 2012, the main Bingo hall operators in Catalonia – CIRSA, CONEI and RANK- signed an agreement of intent for all the Bingo halls in the Catalan region to join a single Electronic Bingo network which will be based on Wingo! from Unidesa.

From left to right: Santi Rosell (CONEI), Manel Estany (CIRSA), Jorge Ibáñez (RANK) and Enric Barba (UNIDESA) on the signing day

The signing of this significant strategic agreement implies that the Electronic Bingo system will be implemented in all Catalan halls, so increasing its scope and target public, it also shows the extent of backing for the innovative Electronic Bingo System from Unidesa – Wingo! – which has now taken the next step in the process of expansion within the national territory.

Wingo! from Unidesa is an innovative online gaming concept based on Bingo which provides players with new features, it is unique in the number of devices it incorporates and also for its attractive prize structure.

Thanks to this new alliance, the Wingo! network will be rolled out in 40% of halls in Catalonia and over one thousand terminals will be connected, this will position it as the benchmark network in Catalonia.

This is undoubtedly a large-scale project and an ambitious date for the start of operations has been set for the beginning of 2013.