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Gaming Laboratories International To Hold 12th North American Roundtable This February in Las Vegas

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:24 AM PST

 

 

LAS VEGAS January 31, 2013  Emerging technologies take center stage as Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, presents its 12th North American Roundtable February 27 and 28 at the Flamingo Las Vegas. GLI expects more than 300 regulators from across North America and the Caribbean to attend.

Bally Technologies President and Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Srinivasan will deliver the keynote address to open the conference.

GLI VP COO Paul Magno & President CEO James

Leading global experts from across the gaming industry will appear at the two-day event speaking on today's most relevant topics concerning emerging technology and their impact on the modern gaming operation. Topics in the general session include cloud computing and online systems; live sports betting and wagering; operational security silos; persistent browser-based gaming; social gaming regulation; and regulating the bridge between brick-and-mortar operations and online operations.

In addition to the informative general sessions, special hands-on learning modules will discuss cloud gaming and third-party audit/certification; compliance in 2013; and GLI's newest exclusive technology, GLiCloudSM.

GLI President/CEO James Maida said, "For 12 years, regulators in jurisdictions everywhere in North America have relied on our Roundtable for an honest and expert account of how today's technologies will impact their jurisdictions. We are very pleased with our schedule this year, and we are confident that the more than 300 regulators we will welcome to the event will find that, once again, our Roundtable will be an incredibly useful resource."

The North American Roundtable is produced through GLI's world-renowned training program GLI University®. GLI University is nominated as "The Educational Development Programme of the Year in the Land-based Casino Sector" in the Totally Gaming Awards 2013.

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.

 

Olympic Entertainment Group Exclusively Selects FutureLogic Printers

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:12 AM PST

 

 

GLENDALE, CA  January 31, 2013 FutureLogic, Inc., the world's leading developer of innovative ticket printing and couponing solutions, announces today that it has been selected as the exclusive printer supplier by the Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) operating nearly 2,500 gaming machines. The five-year agreement includes OEG specifying FutureLogics’s latest technology, the award winning GEN3 Evolution® printer and covers a wide region including the Baltic States, Poland, Slovakia, Belarus and Italy.

Oleg Jurtšenko, Chief Information Officer of the Olympic Entertainment Group explained: "We have installed and used the FutureLogic printer products since we introduced the TITO payment system into our operations more than a decade ago. FutureLogic's track record of excellent performance and reliability together with outstanding service convinced us to opt for FutureLogic's printers as the exclusive and preferred printer for our operations."

FutureLogic's Regional Sales Manager, Nikolai Tchekan, commented: "It is always a pleasure to work with a professional casino operator. Signing this long term supply contract is testimony to our efforts with this customer and shows their confidence in our products as well as our company."

About FutureLogic, Inc.
Founded in 1983, FutureLogic is the leading developer of innovative ticket printing and couponing solutions to gaming technology providers and operators around the world. As the premier supplier of super-robust thermal ticket printers to the global gaming industry, FutureLogic has shipped more than 1.5 million printers for casino gaming, video lottery, AWP, LPM, SWP and kiosk applications worldwide. Headquartered in Glendale, CA and with offices across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, FutureLogic's sales and engineering teams are ready to provide direct support and local knowledge for manufacturers and operators around the world. For more information or to contact us, please visit futurelogic-inc.com.

About Olympic Entertainment Group
With more than 2,200 employees, Olympic Entertainment Group is the largest provider of casino entertainment in the region. OEG is a full member of the European Casino Association (ECA). Today, the Group operates casinos in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Belarus and Italy. OEG shares are traded on the main list of Tallinn Stock Exchange and the Warsaw Stock Exchange. All casino operations of Olympic Entertainment Group are responsible enterprises who notify their clients of the dangers associated with gambling.

 

AffPoint Industry Portal Site Goes Live February 1st

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 03:28 AM PST

31 January 2013 Vancouver, Canada AffPoint.com is very pleased to announce the launch of their new website, positioned to serve as the meeting point for both affiliates and affiliate programs within the gaming industry.  Unlike many other affiliate resource sites, AffPoint is focused on active industry participation through events like their educational Affiliate Boot Camps, and on-going Affiliate Poker Tour events.

"There are several outstanding and respected affiliate community organizations that have been well established in the iGaming industry, including the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association, (GPWA), Casino Affiliate Programs, (CAP), Casinomeister, and Poker Affiliate Listings, (PAL)", explains Gian Perroni, President of AffPoint.  "We are very supportive of these communities, and their respective forums and certification programs.  AffPoint focuses in a few different ways, providing additional value to both affiliates and affiliate program operators."

The first of these unique endeavours is the new AffPoint Affiliate Boot Camp scheduled for April 17 – 20, 2013, at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa in Malta.  This event follows previously successfully produced Boot Camp events in London, Amsterdam and Barcelona.  Designed for new and existing affiliates, this 4-day event includes 2 full days of intensive educational seminars, workshops and product showcases, facilitated by several of the top affiliates in the industry today.  Added to the conference are social and networking events including a live poker tournament, a murder mystery evening, Malta tours on land and water, and many other entertaining activities.

Launching in March, the new AffPoint Affiliate Poker Tour (APT) is also a reintroduction of previously held events in the industry.  Participating affiliate programs with poker rooms and/or casinos capable of hosting restricted tournament events will provide affiliates with the opportunity to win significant cash and prizes while enjoying the privacy of affiliate-only online and offline tournaments.  AffPoint has designed these events, in partnership with the experienced Global Gaming Events tournament event staff, as a way to introduce new affiliates to the software and promotions offered by program operators.  A unique APT leaderboard has been created to recognize and reward affiliates that join these free events.

Information on AffPoint.com, their free program and affiliate listings, and the upcoming Affiliate Boot Camp and Affiliate Poker Tour can be found by visiting www.AffPoint.com, or by contacting Gian Perroni directly by Skype (gianperroni), email – events@affpoint.com – or by telephone to +1 778 999 1150. Gian Perroni and other AffPoint representatives will be attending both the ICE and LAC conferences.

 

EAG International Reveals 2014 Dates

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:56 AM PST

 

 

After a highly successful EAG International 2013, the show's organisers have confirmed the show's dates for 2014.

EAG International 2014 will take place at ExCel London on 21-23rd January, maintaining the long tradition of a London amusement and leisure show being held in the third week of January.

 

Cammegh Launch New Products At ICE 2013

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:06 AM PST

 

 

Cammegh, the world leading roulette manufacturer will be exhibiting important new products at ICE next week. Innovations in card reading (EyeCard Plus) and media server (MediaPro) technologies will broaden the appeal of their stunning Billboard Display System.

Andrew Cammegh, Sales Director at Cammegh said, "EyeCard Plus is a very exciting and important addition to our product range. Running off the very successful Billboard Display system, EyeCard opens up opportunities in the card game and on-line gaming arenas". He added, "We are already working with on-line casinos, making use of EyeCard Plus, and the results are exciting. Being able to read all face-up cards, seeing who's been dealt what, opens up analysis and game management opportunities".

Cammegh will also be showing their unique Mercury 360 RRS, which deploys a random rotor speed for added security and productivity in the on-line sector. Richard Cammegh, Managing Director at Cammegh Ltd said "The Mercury 360 RRS's unique ability to randomly change the rotor speed allows the 'no more bets' event to be called later, increasing betting time and productivity for on-line operators and security for live casinos".

Andrew Cammegh added, "Our product line up for ICE 2013 proves our investment in research and development has paid off, the quality and unique features found in the Slingshot 2, Mercury 360, Bonus Numbers for roulette side bets, Billboard Display and EyeCard Plus brings confidence and excitement to our customers".

Cammegh look forward to welcoming visitors to their stand: S9215 during ICE, London where the above products will be on display.

 

IGT Brings Big Titles, Exciting Online and Mobile Content , Innovative Systems Solutions to ICE 2013

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:30 AM PST

 

 

LAS VEGAS  January 31, 2013 Packed with a comprehensive land-based, mobile, online and social gaming portfolio, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) will present its global reach in gaming at ICE 2013 in London, on February 5-7.

Eric Tom IGT Executive VP of Global Sales

"Innovation is at the heart of IGT, which is why we continually raise the bar by delivering unrivaled gaming innovations for our customers," said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of Global Sales. "At ICE, attendees will get an upfront view of IGT's vision, including how we are utilizing our extensive line-up of resources to provide cutting-edge gaming entertainment."

During ICE 2013 trade show  IGT will feature an exhilarating line-up of games and a total systems solution that bring customers thrilling content, on a myriad of devices, around the globe. This portfolio of products showcases exciting player experiences while highlighting IGT's commitment to innovation and progress.   Mark your calendars to visit stand # S7-110 for the unrivaled set of games and business solutions:

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  • Classic gaming experiences and 3D technology make IGT's Multi-Layer Display™ (MLD®) Spinning Reels portfolio of games a must see. IGT's Takes the Cake™ MLD® Spinning Reel Slot is based on the sweet success of the IGT's hit Candy Bars™ Slot, a top-performing title in the industry which is delivering above 2x house averages on many floors. Additional 3D MLD® games at ICE include Bonus Bubbles™ Reel MultiPLAY Slots, Diamond Jubilee™ Spinning Reel and Cash Coaster® Slots.
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  • 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. 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.
  • At ICE, IGT will show how we are bringing a seamless gaming experience to players across many devices, from online to mobile, with 'best of breed' content, including universally-recognized brands via the IGT Casino Remote Game Server (IGT rgs®),
  • Voted the fourth best game on Facebook, with 5.5 million monthly players, IGT's social gaming product, the DoubleDown Casino offers a full casino-style offering in one place with classic IGT games, multiplayer poker, blackjack, roulette and more. The DoubleDown Casino includes top-performing land-based games, including Da Vinci Diamonds® and Cleopatra®, with plans to include many more popularly-ranked IGT land-based and online game titles in the coming year.

For a complete list of the many applications and systems solutions that will be shown at ICE 2013, please visit IGT's booth S7-110, or find out more at igt.com/ICE, visit us on Facebook, facebook.com/IGT, or follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews.

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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.

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