Saturday, December 1, 2012

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@Genting_Casinos Genting Casino Coventry is officially opened by the Lord Mayor

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST

 

 

Genting Casino Coventry at the Skydome officially opened its doors on Thursday 22nd November to welcome VIP guests from across the county.  The Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry, Councillor Tim Sawdon cut the ribbon along with Peter Brooks, President and Chief Operating Officer of Genting Casinos UK, Paul Willcock Managing Director of Genting Casinos UK and Tracey Gough, General Manager of Genting Casino Coventry. The club also staged a second public launch event on Friday 23rd November.

Peter Brooks President & COO Genting Casinos Lord Mayor Tim Sawdon Tracey Gough GM Genting Casino Coventry Paul Willcock MD Genting Casinos

On the Thursday night guests at the new casino were entertained by a magician and singers Lewis Simmons and Heart FM award winning singer Tony Roberts. Guests included the entire Genting Casino Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey squad along with Casino Life magazine.

A special charity poker tournament was hosted with regular players facing up to the Coventry Blaze team. Each player that knocked out one of the six Blaze bounties won £30 and the casino  donated £30 to the Coventry Blaze Foundation charity.

Friday's public launch didn't fail to live up to the previous evening. Throughout the night, guests enjoyed entertainment from talent acts including magic, stilt walkers and a juggling unicyclist.  Coventry Blaze captain Shea Guthrie along with players Gerome Giudice and James Griffin entered the cash cube to collect as many tickets as possible to raise money for the Coventry Blaze Foundation, raising  £250 in total.

A free prize draw was run with lucky finalists entered the 'cash cube' to collect tickets to be in with a chance of winning some fabulous prizes. A delighted Carol Campbell won a signed Coventry Blaze shirt. Andy Entwhistle , Louis Rowe and Christopher Charley each won fantastic prizes including an iPhone 5 and a Smart TV.

Tracey Gough, General Manager of Genting Casino Coventry said 'The two evenings have been a tremendous success and we've received some fantastic feedback from guests who love the new casino and really enjoyed themselves. We are now looking forward to welcoming more new customers to our great new venue.'

The multi million pound investment has also resulted in the creation of 10 new roles being created.

The casino offers Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat, Slots and Electronic Roulette. Poker players can play seven days a week in the dedicated card room. The stunning bar will also give customers a place to have a drink in a sophisticated atmosphere in the centre of town.

Coventry Blaze players Mike Bayrack, Shea Guthrie, Dustin Cameron

For more information about Genting Casino Coventry and to view the full poker schedule, visit www.gentingcasinocoventry.com.

About Genting UK Genting UK plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Malaysia, trades in the UK as Genting Casinos. It is the UK’s largest operator of casinos with over 40 facilities.

The casinos outside London operate under two brands: Genting Casinos and Genting Clubs. In London the group owns the oldest private members gaming club in the world, Crockfords, along with the Colony Club, Maxims, Palm Beach and Mint in close proximity.

Genting UK is Official Club Sponsor to Aston Villa Football Club. http://www.gentingcasinos.co.uk/avfc

About Genting Malaysia Genting Malaysia Berhad was founded in 1980 and is one of Malaysia’s leading multinational corporations. Genting Malaysia is part of Genting Berhad, one of Malaysia’s largest multi-national corporations with a market capitalization of c.£25 billion, with operations in the leisure & hospitality, power generation, oil palm plantation, property development, biotechnology and oil & gas sectors. The Genting Group has 45 years of gaming experience running some of the most popular land-based casinos and resorts in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, the Philippines and in the UK.

 

AbZorba Games, Bally Technologies and Slingo join as Executive Members of the Social Gaming Association

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 04:07 AM PST

The Social Gaming Association (the “Association”) is pleased to announce that AbZorba Games, Bally Technologies and Slingo have joined the Association as Executive Members and will be sitting on the Executive Committee, the driving force behind the Association’s policy direction, creation and implementation.

Stuart Tilly, Director of the Association commented: “I’m delighted to welcome all three members on to the Executive Committee. Their combined breadth and depth of knowledge of the social games space is going to be invaluable in the pursuit of our objectives and I am very excited about working with them going forward.”

Andrew Hughes, CEO of AbZorba Games added: “It’s widely recognised that the social games industry must demonstrate a desire to self-regulate and I firmly support the Social Gaming Association’s vision of formulating a socially responsible code of conduct for the vast majority of companies out there who want to build, create and employ a fun, safe and protected gaming environment.”

John Connelly, Vice President of Business Development at Bally Technologies also added: "Social Gaming is an area receiving intense scrutiny from within the online and traditional gaming sectors. Bally is committed to supporting the evolution of the industry in a manner consistent with the demands of our customers. This Association will provide a platform from which various segments of the industry can voice their opinions in an organized and productive fashion – Bally is proud to be part of this initiative."

 

Rich Roberts, CEO of Slingo further added: “Social games encompass a wide array of advancing technologies and it’s imperative that the dynamic and innovative nature of this popular form of entertainment remains flexible and is safeguarded from any formal regulation. I believe the Social Gaming Association will provide the industry with a clear, cohesive and consistent voice.”

Melissa Blau of iGaming Capital and Steve Donoughue have also agreed to support the Association in an advisory capacity as it looks to further promote its long term goals and values and establish and maintain dialogue with regulators and other key policy makers in various jurisdictions.

For further information on the Association, please visit www.socialgamingassociation.org

 

New Brand Agency for Mecca

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 03:32 AM PST

Following a competitive pitch, Mecca, part of The Rank Group Plc, has announced the appointment of RKCR/Y&R as its lead brand agency as part of its strategy to consolidate its position as the leading female friendly gaming based entertainment brand in the UK.

Commenting on the appointment, James Condon, Brand Marketing Director for Mecca, said, "We are delighted to be working with RKCR/Y&R at this exciting time in our brand development and were impressed with their creativity and strategic thinking. Mecca is already a household name, with 97 clubs across the UK and our status as the number one online bingo operator, but the team at RKCR/Y&R will help us to take our business to the next level as we create one integrated brand across retail, online and mobile."

Ben Kay, CEO at RKCR/Y&R, added, "We are thrilled that Mecca will be joining our stable of great British brands and we look forward to making it shine even more brightly today and for years to come.”

 

MICROGAMING LAUNCHES FESTIVE MULTI-PLAYER TOURNAMENT

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:28 AM PST

ISLE OF MAN Microgaming the world's largest provider of online gaming software, is introducing its festive Deck the Halls online video slot to its Multi-player tournament portfolio in December.

Microgaming has set the standard for the development of online slot tournaments, offering a considerable variety of tournament formats over several of the most popular slot games. These include, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider™ and Thunderstruck II.

Deck the Halls, the eleventh title on Microgaming's Multi-player platform, is a 5 reel, 30 line video slot offering an array of winning opportunities through Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers and Free Spins. The slot will be added to the Multi-player Viper platform on December 5th.  The first scheduled network event commences December 7th, with an Accumulator tournament which runs for the duration of December and guarantees a prize for the top 75 players.  The premier event to the tournament schedule is the Monthly Monster, which begins December 21st and runs for a period of 11 days.  Monthly Monster offers the largest guaranteed prize pool on the Multi-player network, and for the Christmas period has increased from $25,000 to an impressive $30,000 guaranteed prize pool. Monthly Monster promises prizes for the top 40 players.

Upcoming network events utilising Deck the Halls will be offered to all Microgaming operators, providing their players with the perfect opportunity to win big this Christmas. The slot captures the essence of the festive season featuring Christmas trees, Santa Claus, log fires, reindeers, roast turkey and gift stockings.

Mike Hebden, Head of Casino at Microgaming, says: "Our online Multi-player tournament software provides a dynamic and interactive experience to slot players. Slot tournaments present an opportunity for players to win big whilst playing alongside fellow enthusiasts from around the world. We run hundreds of tournaments daily on our Multi-player tournament software, and the addition of Deck the Halls will certainly enhance our Multi-player offering."

Microgaming's Multi-player platform is built on top of its world class casino gaming engine, which enables the Multi-player environment to utilise Microgaming's best of breed slot games.  The innovative Multi-player product is constantly developing through regular technology upgrades ensuring it can support platform demands.   Further additions to enhance Microgaming's Multi-player product will be announced in the New Year.

www.microgaming.co.uk

 

#Bally_Tech MICHAEL JACKSON KING OF POP One of Music’s Most Influential and Biggest-Selling Stars Debuts in European Casinos

Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:43 AM PST

 

 

 

Michael Jackson King of Pop™ has arrived in Europe at Casinò di Venezia di Ca' Noghera in Venice, Italy during a series of special launch events November 14-16.

Presented exclusively by Bally Technologies, this music-filled game is presented on Bally's Pro Series™ V22/32 cabinet with the custom Pro Series surround-sound chair™. Hundreds of players were eager to experience five of the most popular Michael Jackson songs and video clips from his outstanding performances.

"We are extremely excited about the launch of this innovative game in Europe," said Marco Herrera, Bally Technologies' Vice President and Managing Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa. "Bally continues to build a library of award-winning products with engaging play mechanics, and there is no doubt this highly-anticipated game delivers a true concert-like gaming experience."

Hostesses wearing iconic accessories synonymous with the famous artist taught players how to play the game. Michael Jackson-themed giveaway items were distributed, along with plenty of imagery from the game to set the right mood throughout the casino.

Offering mystery wilds bonuses to free games bonus events, and highlighted by a U-Spin™ Platinum Record Bonus, the game features hit songs Bad, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, and Smooth Criminal. Considering the huge popularity Michael Jackson enjoys throughout the globe and the game's tremendous success in North America, there is no doubt this eagerly awaited world-class brand will quickly become a player favorite throughout Europe.