Saturday, December 22, 2012

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SPIELO INTERNATIONAL 100% SUCCESSFUL IN BIDS FOR CANADIAN VLT REPLACEMENT CYCLE

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:46 AM PST

ROME (Italy), MONCTON (Canada), December 21, 2012 – Lottomatica Group S.p.A. subsidiary SPIELO International Canada ULC (SPIELO International Canada) has announced that it has recently signed a seven-year contract to provide Atlantic Lottery with its INTELLIGEN® Central System for video lottery terminals (VLTs). The contract follows a competitive procurement process, and it may be extended beyond the initial seven-year term, subject to the agreement of the parties.

With the announcement of this contract award, SPIELO International Canada has won all 11 competitive procurements bids in Canada. These procurements formed part of the most recent Canadian VLT replacement cycle, when provinces cyclically refresh their machines and the software that manages their networks (known as Central Systems).

"We are pleased to continue an enduring relationship with Atlantic Lottery, who was our first VLT customers when SPIELO International was founded in Moncton more than twenty years ago," said Victor Duarte, SPIELO International Canada President and CEO. "Since then, our companies have enjoyed mutual success in providing innovative entertainment to Atlantic Canadians."

Over the past year, SPIELO International Canada has announced signed contracts with customers representing the following eight provinces for the indicated products and services:

  • Alberta: VLTs, Central System, and Player Experience Solution
  • Manitoba: VLTs and Central System
  • New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island: VLTs and Central System
  • Quebec: VLTs and Central System
  • Saskatchewan: VLTs and Central System

Reflecting more than 20 years of proven central system experience, INTELLIGEN offers stable, secure command and control capabilities uniquely tailored to operators of distributed and venue VLT environments. It interoperates with a wide range of VLTs using multiple protocols. INTELLIGEN was the first product to ever receive the Gaming Standards Association™ (GSA™) Game to System® certification as part of the GSA's Certification Program.

Lottomatica Group is a market leader in the Italian gaming industry and one of the largest Lottery operators in the world based on total wagers and, through its subsidiary GTECH Corporation, is a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. Together, the companies are the only vertically integrated full service lottery group. Lottomatica Group is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing and media services group. Lottomatica is listed on the Stock Exchange of Milan under the trading symbol "LTO." In 2011, Lottomatica Group had €3.0 billion in revenues and 8,000 employees in over 60 countries.

 

Bet Victor Launches Live Roulette on the iPad

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 10:42 AM PST

Bet Victor are pleased to announce the launch of their Live Roulette product for iPad just in time for Christmas; both the existing web Live Casino and the mobile Casino businesses are hugely important growth areas for Bet Victor and to link the two products in this way is very exciting.

Bet Victor Chairman, Victor Chandler commented: "Evolution have developed a fantastic Live Casino product on the Web which has performed well for us over the years and we are now very much looking forward to seeing the impact of including the Live roulette product on our industry leading iPad offering."

Evolution Product Director Fredrik Bjurle commented: "Our mobile gaming solutions extend the gaming floor in so many ways; obviously the iPad is a uniquely personal and portable device, so naturally our licensees' customers will enjoy greater freedom to play world-class live casino games."

Bet Victor constantly strives to deliver the best gaming content available across all devices and channels and this new mobile product is another step towards that goal. On the iPad Live Roulette there are a number of tables to choose from including Bet Victor's own mobile Private table offering up to £3,000 on a single number, the highest limits a player will find, or alternatively the mobile Auto-Roulette product from as little as £0.10p a number.

There is a table and stake level available for all size and types of Roulette players; Bet Victor's Private room runs 24/7 so players are welcome anytime but if you play between 5pm and 1am you will be looked after by the best of British dealers.

Visit www.betvictor.mobi on your tablet device, select CASINO from the product menu and LIVE ROULETTE from the casino lobby and give it a try. New players can earn up to £175 as a Welcome Bonus. Existing players will continue to earn the best loyalty bonuses in the industry.

For further details contact: Andy Dymock on +44 203 651 3640 or email andrew.dymock@vcint.com

About BetVictor BetVictor is one of Europe's leading and most distinctive betting companies. Established in 1946 BetVictor has over half a million customers in 160 different countries. Often described as a visionary Chairman Victor Chandler, who had from an early stage recognized the growth in international markets, relocated to Gibraltar in 1999 where he was able to offer sports betting free from the 9% UK tax.

In 2006 the Racing Post wrote Chandler is “arguably the most famous bookmaker in the world” and the company continues to thrive with a reputation for being pioneers in the gaming industry with a desire and willingness to meet and satisfy the changing needs and expectations of its expanding customer base.

 

Isle of Man to adopt tax sharing arrangements with UK

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 01:42 AM PST

The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that it will be adopting tax information sharing arrangements with the United Kingdom, which will follow closely the FATCA inter-governmental agreement currently being negotiated with the USA.

Chief Minister Allan Bell MHK announced the move in a statement to Tynwald:

“The nature of tax cooperation is changing and automatic exchange is becoming the global standard. The Island already shares tax information automatically under the EU Savings Directive and has recently announced that it will do so on a wider basis with the USA.”

“This decision is a well-considered next step in the Island’s long-established policy of commitment to being at the forefront of tax transparency and international cooperation. The Isle of Man has achieved global recognition for its proven record of compliance with current international standards of tax co-operation, with the OECD reporting to the G20 last year that the Island was one of only a few jurisdictions with all the elements of effective tax information exchange in place.”

“At the same time the Financial Stability Board placed the Isle of Man in the highest category of co-operative jurisdictions strongly adhering to international standards of co-operation and information exchange. Continuing with this approach, it is logical for the Isle of Man to embrace new forms of tax cooperation with our largest trading partner, the UK.“

For the full statement by the Chief Minister, please click here.

 

Dallmeier opens new Las Vegas facilities

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 12:55 AM PST

Official Grand Opening on February 28th

Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. announces the opening of its new Las Vegas facilities. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Joe McDevitt President of Dallmeier USA

Dallmeier has made a significant investment expanding its operations to Las Vegas. The new facilities will house Dallmeier's entire west coast staff, its warehousing operations, sales, service, training and logistics.

"We are very excited to expand our operations here to Nevada," said Joe McDevitt, president of Dallmeier USA. "This expansion shows our commitment to the casino surveillance market and will allow us to better serve our Las Vegas and West Coast customers. While we already occupy our new facilities we will be holding an official Grand Opening in conjunction with the World Game Protection Conference (WGPC), which takes place from February 25th through the 27th. Our Grand Opening will follow the WGPC on Thursday, February 28th. Those attending the conference or those involved in the casino surveillance field are invited to join us".