Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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Aristocrat New Game Feature January 2013

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:42 PM PST

Alllllll aboard! Aristocrat is taking players on the ride of their lives in the all-new Cash Express Gold Class™. Cash Express Gold Class extends one of the greatest products and brands in Aristocrat's history. Cash Express Gold Class maintains the essence of the original product and builds on its success with two new features, a 5th level jackpot, newly themed product package and some of the highest-performing Aristocrat base games.

Cash Express Gold Class is totally new with two new features and

CE Gold Class Machine Buffalo

randomly awarded jackpots. The "Multiplier Wheel Feature" may be randomly triggered and any non-feature win will be multiplied by 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100!

"Gold Class Feature" may be randomly triggered with any bought game, and awards 20 free games, and players move to a 3×3 screen, and play only the middle line. During the free games, upgrades increase prize levels!

"Gold Class Cash Express Jackpot Feature" may be randomly triggered with any bought game. Players touch the screen or press STOP REEL to stop each of the five reels to build a jackpot score. The player's jackpot score determines which jackpot they win: Grand, Major, Minor or Mini.

Gold Class Cash Express is available on player-favorite titles including Buffalo™, 50 Lions™, Geisha™ More Chilli™, More Hearts™, Pompeii™, and Timber Wolf™. In addition to the Cash Express Gold Class features, players can also trigger the features unique to each base game.

Cash Express Gold Class is released North America for 1c and 2c denominations, and is available in the VIRIDIAN™ 22" with interactive topper and Nteractive™ LCD buttons.

Cash Express Gold Class™: It's not just a game; it's an Aristocrat game. For more information, call your Aristocrat Account Representative at (702) 270-1000.

 

NEWave® Signs Agreement With Cantor Gaming® To Provide Its Title 31 Manager Software In All Cantor Race & Sports Book™ Locations

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 02:23 PM PST

 

 

LAS VEGAS January 8, 2013 NEWave®, the leading software supplier to the gaming industry, has signed an agreement with Cantor Gaming® to supply its award-winning Title 31 Manager software in all Cantor's Race & Sports Book™ locations in Nevada.

The agreement includes NEWave's Title 31 Manager, TINCheck and OFAC software modules and complements its longstanding experience in providing compliance solutions to the gaming industry.

Jeff Burge, COO and CFO of Cantor Gaming®, said: "At Cantor Gaming, we use the most advanced technology available for our state-of-the-art race and sports books and, in choosing a compliance partner, we wanted to work with a reputed firm that knows our industry. We selected NEWave for their depth of knowledge and experience in guaranteeing smart solutions for compliance within the gaming industry. After careful analysis, we believed only NEWave's software had the sophistication and innovation that was on par with our premier technology platform."

NEWave Senior Vice President of Sales Clair Rogers said: "Having partnered with many leading gaming operators, we are excited to expand our footprint with Cantor Gaming.  Like NEWave, Cantor Gaming is reputed for their technologically advanced race and sports wagering solutions. Working in partnership with Cantor Gaming is a perfect fit."

NEWave's Title 31 Manager software completes, files and archives forms required to comply with FinCEN Title 31 money laundering requirements and includes real-time tracking, audit consolidation, e-filing, and other functionality.

NEWave's TINCheck is the quick way for casinos to validate address and tax ID information against USPS and IRS databases, and NEWave's OFAC Watch List provides real-time notification that a patron could be on at least one of a variety of watch lists.

For a demonstration of these or any of NEWave's award-winning software solutions, please visit NEWave at www.mynewave.com or call (702) 891-0132.

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 eight 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 NEWave® NEWave® is celebrating 20 years of creating award-winning, innovative solutions for the gaming and hospitality industry. NEWave solutions are in more than 250 casinos in the U.S., four times more than any competitor, and more tribal operators trust NEWave solutions that any other.  NEWave software suites – myCompliance Manager™, myRevenue Manager™ and myDocument Manager® – have been proven to increase efficiencies, decrease waste and enhance the bottom line. For more information, please visit www.mynewave.com.

 

YourCash secures Genting Casinos UK Ltd (Genting UK) contract

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 08:56 AM PST

 

 

United Kingdom YourCash Ltd, a leading UK payment technology business offering ATMs and cash management solutions  in the UK and Europe, has secured the contract to continue deploying ATMs at the prestigious Genting UK casinos.

Genting UK is part of the Genting Group which celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2010, and has grown into a truly global business with interests spread across the world. Genting UK is the largest casino operator in the country with over 40 casinos located from Edinburgh to Plymouth.

Ewan Ogilvie Director of Sales & Service for YourCash

Ewan Ogilvie, Director of Sales & Service for YourCash said "We are delighted to be continuing our well established relationship with Genting UK and under the new agreement; we will be upgrading the existing ATM facilities. This contract win is a significant endorsement, by Genting UK, in recognising our capability to deliver our payment technology and cash management solutions. "

Richard Salmond, Chief Financial Officer, Genting UK, said: “Our relationship with YourCash was a key factor in renewing the contract. Their investment in new technology will be invaluable in the future and with their commitment to providing a quality level of service will make the ATM a valued, additional service at our casino sites".

 

Capturing The Imagination at EAG International

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 08:52 AM PST

 

 

 

 

 

Premiering at the upcoming EAG International Expo, new exhibitor Mocap games will be introducing a variety of new innovations in technology from the next world of digital entertainment.

Part of the Animazoo group (which also includes interactive animation specialists Animaive), Mocap games is a manufacturer and developer of immersive experiences, utilising the company's own world leading motion capture technology.

Operations Manager Paul Collimore revealed the strategy behind Mocap games' forthcoming EAG International presentation: "In the twenty years since its formation, Animazoo has become a foremost developer of motion capture technology. Our systems are used in the film industry, by games developers such as Ubisoft, and enjoy pioneering hi-tech industrial and medical applications.

"The company's decision to take this technology into the leisure attractions market has already earned us two IAAPA awards with our Animalive systems, and our client portfolio includes some of the top leisure and entertainment brands including Merlin Entertainments, Butlins, Warner Brothers and Sea Life Centres. We believe that motion capture technology allows FEC's and attractions to offer an experience that cannot be replicated in the home entertainment environment. Whether our games are on a pay to play basis or form part of an attraction, they are sure fire business-builders.

"As new entrants to the amusements and attractions sector, we're very much looking to the EAG International community for feedback on our premium simulator-style new games. Along with our Managing Director Ali Kord, the technical support team and I are all looking forward to demonstrating these exciting games," added Paul.

For EAG International Expo 2013, taking place January 22-24th, Mocap games will be showing games concepts where the player interacts by wearing a motion capture suit. This results in such motion capture games effectively becoming transformed into attended simulator style attractions. Games such as Sci-shooter are available for use in an enclosed arena style environment, whilst others, such as Vertigo, a rock-climbing adventure, are displayed on large HD screens.

Debuting at EAG International Sci-shoota, is a two to six player immersive experience which literally puts the player at the heart of the game. Players sit on a pivoting seat wearing visor-like immersive displays and the actions of a virtual mechanical robot are controlled via a quick-to-fit upper body-suit.

In an industry where the word 'innovative' is often over-used, visitors to the Mocap games stand will have first sight of some truly startling technology and for FEC and attractions operators seeking a point of differentiation, this has to be a priority visit.

For further information about EAG International Expo visit: www.eagexpo.com

 

MICROGAMING GO LAUNCHES TABLET SPECIFIC EUROPEAN ROULETTE GOLD

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 06:21 AM PST

ISLE OF MAN Microgaming  the world's largest provider of online gaming software, announces two popular new games to its Microgaming Go mobile solutions.

European Roulette Gold is the latest addition to Microgaming Go's game portfolio, which has been designed specifically for use on tablet devices.  The eagerly awaited game utilizes the full tablet screen real estate, to deliver a stunning, high quality audio-visual gaming experience to players.  In addition, a host of new features have been added to the game, including a Racetrack and a number history board, to ensure that a player's roulette gaming experience on a tablet device, mirrors that of playing on a PC.

Microgaming has also extended its portfolio of mobile slot games with the addition of Tally Ho, a five reel, nine line slot, which includes a wild multiplier and scatter symbols, as well as a free spins bonus feature.  This hugely popular online game has been seamlessly integrated onto the mobile platform.

Neill Whyte, Head of Product Channels, comments: "Microgaming Go sets the industry standard for mobile gaming software, with the largest suite of games available in the marketplace.  The regular introduction of new content is what Microgaming does best; we offer superb game variety and unrivalled entertainment no matter what device or screen size. Through the use of specifically designed technology that auto detects the accessing device, we are able to serve the best content to mobile and tablet players.  We are extremely excited to be adding European Roulette Gold to our mobile offering as it was designed and developed explicitly with the tablet user in mind."

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Fahrenkopf to Step Down at AGA

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 04:53 AM PST

WASHINGTON – Frank Fahrenkopf, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), announced today that he is stepping down from his AGA position, effective June 30, 2013.

Frank Fahrenkopf, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA)

"I have enjoyed my time at the helm of this incredible organization and am proud to have represented an industry that provides tens of millions of men and women with the best entertainment value in the world," Fahrenkopf said. "It has been a true honor to work with so many passionate and innovative leaders as we have moved the industry forward during the past 17 ½ years."

The AGA board and Fahrenkopf have been involved in succession planning over the course of the past two years and reached an agreement in December 2011 on the date when he would step down. Fahrenkopf has been the first and only chief executive of the AGA since its inception in July 1995.

"I cannot begin to express the tremendous gratitude and respect our entire board holds for Frank," said Richard Haddrill, chairman of Bally Technologies, Inc. and chairman of the AGA. "He has been a steady, thoughtful leader through a period of great change for our industry and has steered us through some of its most difficult challenges. The fact that today our industry is recognized as a vital part of the global economy is in no small part due to his tireless efforts and leadership."

Fahrenkopf noted that when the AGA was created, the perception of the gaming industry in Washington and throughout much of the country was based more on myth than reality. From its first day of operation, the AGA's mission has been to create a better understanding of the industry by bringing the facts about it to the general public, elected officials, other decision makers and the media through education and advocacy.

The AGA has enjoyed tremendous success under Fahrenkopf's leadership. Gaming industry leaders cited the positive findings and recommendations of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, the establishment and good works of the National Center for Responsible Gaming, and the worldwide success of industry trade shows Global Gaming Expo and G2E Asia as watershed accomplishments.

The creation and adoption of an industrywide code of conduct for responsible gaming, creation of the AGA Diversity Task Force to promote diversity in industry hiring and procurement, the recent establishment of the Global Gaming Women program and leadership in the pursuit of intelligent regulatory reform also are key successes.

“There’s no doubt that Frank’s political savvy has been instrumental in protecting and promoting our industry’s interests on Capitol Hill, but the impact of his leadership stretches well beyond Washington," said Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. "From the very start, he understood the need to unify the industry in addressing key issues like responsible gaming and diversity, programs that are at the cornerstone of how we do business.  It hasn’t always been easy to bring our disparate group together, but he did it.  Frank’s legacy at the AGA is testament to what we can accomplish together.”

"Frank Fahrenkopf has led the AGA with unique understanding of both federal politics and the gaming industry," said Gary Loveman, chairman, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment Corp. "He has established our association as the voice of a dynamic and controversial industry, and done so with integrity, grace and consistent focus."

In acknowledging the host of key individuals who have contributed to the AGA's achievements over the years, Fahrenkopf said, "Too many people have played a major part in our success for me to name each of them, but I would like to acknowledge the AGA board members who have provided the support we needed to succeed, and, of course, the staff, both current and former, who made coming into the office each day a pleasure. I look forward to continuing to work with this talented group in the coming months as we transition to this new era for the AGA. Their experience leaves the organization in very good hands."

An executive search firm has been retained to identify Fahrenkopf's successor. Post-June 30, he will be retained as a consultant to the AGA to assist with the transition through at least the end of 2013.

Fahrenkopf was the chairman of the Republication National Committee for six of Ronald Reagan's eight years in the White House and led the party through successful presidential elections in 1984 and 1988. He continues to serve as co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which conducts the general election presidential and vice presidential debates in presidential election years.

For more information about the AGA and the global gaming entertainment industry, visitwww.americangaming.org and follow the AGA on Twitter and Facebook.

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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.

WORLD MATCH EXTENDS THE SERIES OF LATEST SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES WITH THE RELEASE OF GLAMOUR HILLS HD, THE ULTIMATE HD SLOT.

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 01:36 AM PST

 

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