Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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INTERBLOCK WINS ANOTHER NEW MARKET – SPECIAL PROJECT IN CASINO BADEN, SWISS

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 02:38 AM PST

Interblock and Spirit Gaming are proud to announce a special project installed inside Casino Baden, which is the first casino in Switzerland to offer their players the sophisticated Interblock G4 Organic Island(tm).

Grand Casino Baden has undergone a major refurbishment, investing in the latest and greatest gaming technology to place this casino again at the forefront of gaming entertainment in Switzerland.

Players can now enjoy gaming entertainment on state-of-the-art Interblock electronic table products with installing a G4 Organic Virtual(tm) with Blackjack game and seven play stations and G4 Organic Roulette(tm) with 12 play stations. The casino management has combined gaming in smoking and non-smoking areas. The major Interblock G4 Organic tables are situated in the non-smoking area. A further four roulette stations are placed in the smoking area. Players have a direct view of the three large screens above the Organic roulette in the non-smoking area. Thus, these four positions are connected to the main Organic Roulette center – showing the capabilities of uniting players when for legislative reasons smoking and non-smoking areas have to be separated.

Mr. Detlef Brose, CEO at Grand Casino Baden, gives precise information on the casino management’s choice of Interblock: “Interblock solutions are truly created for players. We can tell that Interblock team has completely put themselves in the position of the players to design something that players really want. Naturally these Organic tables are of superior technology and outstanding design.”

“Interblock is a very professional company in its field – which, for example, we see time and time again in the way they present themselves at international gaming exhibitions. Finally, Interblock has an excellent distributor in Spirit Gaming. We have known Mr. Ziegler for many years and are very pleased with the work done here.”

Mr. Miha Miklavčič, Sales Director for Europe at Interblock, commented: “Grand Casino Baden management also placed their judgment in Interblock, knowing that our Organic solutions are completely modular and flexible and though can be expanded upon.”

Mr. Frank Ziegler, Managing Director at Spirit Gaming added:”Interblock is extremely well known and respected throughout the global gaming market for its unique combination of excellent technology and wonderful design.”

 

SPIELO G2 (formerly known as GTECH G2) partners with Norsk Tipping to launch the next generation of interactive gaming in Norway

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 02:35 AM PST

December 18th 2012 London UK As part of the Lottomatica Group's gaming division, SPIELO international, premier provider to the world's interactive market, SPIELO G2 (formerly GTECH G2)  has signed a partnership agreement with leading lottery Norsk Tipping to launch the lottery's first range of iGaming products exclusively for the Norwegian market. The partnership is for five years with the option for a one-year extension at the discretion of Norsk Tipping.

Walter Bugno, President of SPIELO G2

Under the terms of the partnership, SPIELO G2 will deliver to Norsk Tipping its award-winning range of services, including its Bingo product, which was named Online Bingo Product of the Year at the 2012 eGaming Review Awards. SPIELO G2 will also provide Norsk Tipping with its online casino portfolio, including a range of slot games, and eInstants designed to ensure that the new portfolio caters to all players.

SPIELO G2 recognises that at the core of any iGaming offering is a back-office system. SPIELO G2 will implement its market-leading Gaming Management System (GMS) as part of the agreement with Norsk Tipping. GMS gives operators an unrivalled view of the interactive player and market-leading player protection and responsible gaming features, recognising Norsk Tipping's commitment to driving growth and innovation through responsible gaming.

The partnership will see SPIELO G2 deliver its products across a range of channels, including mobile and tablets to meet the changing needs of today's player.

Understanding the importance of the 'behind the screen' activities in delivering a successful iGaming offering, SPIELO G2 will also provide Norsk Tipping with its market-leading Players Services. This includes marketing services and responsible gaming packages proven to deliver improved player communication to ensure an enjoyable and safe playing experience at every stage of the iGaming journey.

Walter Bugno, President of SPIELO G2, said, " We are delighted to be working with Norsk Tipping, one of the world's most innovative and respected lotteries. We want to ensure their steps into the iGaming are successful, delighting their players but at the same time adhering to the highest standards of responsible gaming and player protection. As the leading provider to the interactive lottery market working with lotteries such as Veikkaus in Finland, Austrian Lotteries, and Svenska Spel in Sweden, we believe we can offer Norsk Tipping the products and services they need to succeed in iGaming."

Torbjoern Almlid, CEO of Norsk Tipping, said, "We are excited to take these new steps into the iGaming arena, and we feel confident that SPIELO G2 will provide us with innovative, exclusive and exciting products to offer the best player experience with a focus on responsible gaming.  Our goal is to provide a justifiable and responsible online gaming offering to customers currently opting for foreign providers. This, in combination with being responsible and giving to good social causes, is not only an important step forward but imperative for Norsk Tipping's continued development."

 

EUROSLOTS LIVE ON QUICKFIRE PLATFORM

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 01:19 AM PST

ISLE OF MAN  QuickFire, powered by Microgaming, is delighted to announce that EuroSlots has gone live on the QuickFire platform.

EuroSlots, owned by gaming provider Cherry AB, with 50 years gaming experience, is a new online casino built on an innovative proprietary platform that focuses on online slot games. The highly anticipated site Euroslots.com replaces PlayCherry.com and all existing PlayCherry customers have been successfully migrated to the EuroSlots brand.

EuroSlots now has access to QuickFire's extensive portfolio of online casino games; encompassing blockbuster slots, licensed products and the world's largest Progressive Jackpot Network, powered by Microgaming.  EuroSlots will be utilising QuickFire's instant-play games to expand within the European market.  The flexible platform will allow EuroSlots to differentiate and tailor its offering for these new markets.

Marius Andersen, CEO of EuroSlots, comments: "Through a smooth and rapid integration process, we now have access to hundreds of high quality games.    Our company strategy focuses on creating the ultimate gaming experience for our customers with the provision of first-class casino games.  With this in mind, QuickFire is the ideal platform for us to partner with."

Ashley Sandyford-Sykes, Head of QuickFire, adds: "We are very excited to be working with EuroSlots.  We are confident that our unparalleled content will not only be perfectly suited for their current players but will also be ideal for them to gain market share in new European markets."

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