Saturday, February 16, 2013

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Alvin Loy launches Genting Casino Chinatown Birmingham

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 11:02 AM PST

 

 

The Christian Dior Fashion Designer Alvin Loy officially launched Genting Casino Chinatown in Birmingham on the 11th February. The launch was well attended by many of the local community as well as celebrities including the British actress Charlotte Atkinson and model Siobhan Priest. The launch which was timed to coincide with Chinese New Year included a breath taking Lion Dance performed by Choy Lee Fut internationally renowned Lion dance team.

left to right: Jim Ward (General Manager), Richard Carr (model), Alvin Loy (Fashion Designer), Charlotte Atkinson (actress), Siobhan Priest (model)

Genting Casino Chinatown, formally known as Genting Casino Hurst St, has undergone a refurbishment through January which recreates the true spirit of Eastern Asia. The casino now boasts a brand new restaurant called Hoi-Mei (Chinese for 'good taste'), a karaoke bar and an enhanced gaming floor, all tailored specifically for the local market within and around Chinatown. Paul Willcock, Managing Director of Genting Casinos UK commented during the evening 'it's fantastic to see the casino clearly bringing our heritage to life in the UK. Genting has a proud history from its routes in Malaysia so this is a really exciting time for the club and company'

Customers enjoyed a display of Chinese dancing from The Chinese Community Centre Traditional Dance dadoes, an impressive seafood buffet and a popular prize draw which saw the winner going home with a trip to Hong Kong. General Manager Jim Ward also made many donations to the local community during Chinese New Year including donating £200 plus a meal for ten in the new restaurant for the Cherish house elderly Chinese community centre, and £350 to the Lions international Chinatown. The Chinese New Year festivities will continue until the 25th January where customers will get the opportunity to win a further overseas trip to Genting's Resorts World Manila in the Philippines.

 

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DRGT SHINES AT ICE

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 10:26 AM PST

 

DRGT – the fastest growing systems company in the industry – took the opportunity at ICE to underline the whole world of systems benefits during the ICE. A much larger stand in central position mirrored the growth in stature of DRGT within the gaming industry.

Franz Lechner (R&D Director), Michiel van Dam (COO), Jurgen De Munck (CEO), Georg Steiner (Senior Director Business Development) and Joost van Egeraat (Sales Director) of DRGT

The two large question marks at either side of the stand in the company colour of purple in empty servers raised the question: Why is the server rack empty? The answer is easy as no server is required to operate DRGT systems. This greatly simplifies the introduction of systems – reducing the cost dramatically and at the same time strongly increasing security.

DRGT can connect all slots to their system – no matter the age or type. A full, readily understandable product and service range allows operators to choose the right modules they need and when – in the knowledge that DRGT is fully modular. No further software is required when expanding the system's capabilities.

Within the past year, DRGT has grown from 8,000 to over 20,000 connected slots. The fact that DRGT is changing the way operators view systems is playing a major role. Now all operators can benefit from implementing DRGT systems – from the small arcade operator up to the large casino operator. The 'dr' prefix makes each product / service simple to recognise – for example, drAccounting, drPlayer Tracking, drJackpot, drCashless and drTicket.

drScreen was the real highlight on the stand. The video monitor of the gaming machine is made use of to portray all the account details. Players no longer need to squint at small additional screens. Manufacturers no longer need to include this small screen. A win-win for all sides. The game automatically moves to the upper screen when the player activates drScreen – thus game play can continue even when the player is managing his or her account. This is added comfort for the player and of course increased play time. The screen and pay table return to their usual position once the player has exited drScreen. New features include tailor-made promotions to the individual player and drSpice – a way of demonstrating the volatility of the gaming machine (in three categories…right up to spicy).

The flexibility of DRGT systems was exemplified by the ability to accept multi currencies and automatically transfer the credit to the chosen preferred currency. This is particularly of interest for gaming machines on ferries between countries using different denominations and in countries where the local currency and the US dollar are both used. Players no longer need to change money into a single currency. This increases the chances of players making use of multi currencies – so can truly drive revenue.

The Casino Automatic Redemption Machine – drCarm – received its premiere at the ICE. This offers comprehensive bill and ticket conversion and furthermore acts as a bill breaker. The additional in-built security makes the drCARM a true compliment to DRGT systems in larger arcades / casinos.

Mr. Jurgen De Munck, founder and CEO, looks forward to another very positive year ahead, "2012 was a year of excellent growth and the introduction of several new products. These products have now had time to prove themselves. Many visitors commented on how well their DRGT systems are running. We pride ourselves on our secure, serverless systems that offer a whole range of marketing / advertising / promotional capabilities. It is our goal for customers to see systems in a brand new, positive light – a tool that brings endless benefits with a service to match from DRGT. That is why we highlighted our 24/7 so much at the ICE".

 

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Net Entertainment’s slot game Mega Fortune pays out 3.1 MEUR

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 08:12 AM PST

 

 

February 15, 2013 Mega Fortune™, the popular online slot game from Net Entertainment, on Wednesday paid out a new online jackpot. This time the jackpot amounted to 3.1 MEUR and the winner is a 31 year old father of two in the UK who played at the online Malta-based operator Mr Green.

Mega Fortune™ is a progressive jackpot and part of Net Entertainment's jackpot network, where the liquidity from players from many of the largest European online casinos is pooled. Mega Fortune™ has made millionaires in Finland, Norway and now also the UK

"Only three weeks after the world record Mega Fortune jackpot of 17.8 MEUR, Net Entertainment is now happy to announce yet another Mega Fortune jackpot winner. The high liquidity that Net Entertainment's progressive slots offer, results in rapid jackpot buildup, and this is a very good tool for operators to attract players. Net Entertainment congratulates the happy winner and Mr Green for this fantastic win, and we look forward to making many more millionaires in the future," comments Per Eriksson, President and CEO of Net Entertainment.

 

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INTERBLOCK AGAIN PROVED TO BE ONE OF THE TOP PERFORMERS IN THE GAMING INDUSTRY

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 08:10 AM PST

 

Interblock stood out at this year’s “ICE Totally Gaming 2013 London show” with all the innovations and technical improvements of its LATEST 4th GENERATION of gaming products and exceptional presentation of INTERBLOCK HOLOGRAM GAMING LOUNGE (IBHGL), which received outstanding response from our dear customers.

Interblock’s visit marked the unveiling greatness of Interblock’s enhanced multi-player platform available on the market – G4D – DIAMOND(tm) product range in MODERN and UPGRADED design:

*         G4D Wheel(tm) with Big3Six game

*         G4D Virtual(tm) 06 with Baccarat and Black Jack game

*         G4D Roulette(tm) 12 in Football Shape with Touch Down Side Bet

*         G4D Bubble(tm) 08 with Pop’n Poker game

*         G4D Dice(tm) 10 with Craps and SicBo game

*         G4 Organic Roulette(tm) 08 in Football Shape

*         G4 Organic Bartop(tm)

Mr. Tom O’Brien, V.P. of Sales at Interblock, commented the show:”This was the best ICE Show in the history of our company. We were busy all three days. I would like to say a big thank you to our staff for a job well done!”

Mr. Miha Miklavčič, Sales Director for Europe at Interblock added: “It seemed as we are invincible, because booth was unbelievable occupied at all times. Crowds of people were standing around the sitting area, sets in front of the theatre layout of Interblock Hologram Gaming Lounge were constantly occupied. And this is only just a begging of the vision we set for the future.”

Mr. Bojan Dreven, Regional Sales Manager at Interblock, concluded: “We were definitely the talk of the show. All the tremendous work had paid off and we are convinced that visitors experienced incredible presentation, which left them speechless.”

“New technologies have been accepted with great enthusiasm and I believe Interblock set a new path to many casino floors all over Europe.”

Mr. Klemen Sitar, Regional Sales Manager at Interblock, further explained: “At this year’s exhibition we showcased our most recent novelties, G4D – Diamond edition of gaming products. In my opinion, Interblock Hologram Lounge totally took over this year’s Interblock presence at the ICE show in London.”

Thank you for visiting Interblock booth at ‘ICE 2013′ London show and special thanks for all support from company’s clients and enthusiastic visitors who gave us optimistic forecasts for the year ahead!

Interblock team

 

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Keynote Speakers Announced For Gaming Technology Forum 2013

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 02:02 AM PST

 

LAS VEGAS (February 14, 2013) – An impressive keynote lineup is set for the eleventh Gaming Technology Forum to be held at the Mirage in Las Vegas June 17-19, and it includes top executives from Bally Technologies, BIS2 and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA).

Saverio R. Scheri III President of WhiteSand Gaming

Making keynote presentations will be Ramesh Srinivasan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bally Technologies; Andrew J. Cardno, CTO, BIS2, and Ernie Stevens, Chairman of NIGA.

"This lineup of keynote speakers will be discussing the latest developments in gaming technology and the potential impact of online gaming," said Saverio R. Scheri III, president of WhiteSand Gaming. "So much is happening so fast, the leaders of these key organizations will shed light on what will become reality and what may never materialize."

Stevens of NIGA will welcome attendees at a the Gaming Technology Forum opening reception the evening of June 17, and Srinivasan of Bally will provide the opening keynote on June 18. Cardno, an acknowledged expert on business intelligence solutions for the industry, will present the luncheon keynote on June 19.

The extensive technology services performed by WhiteSand around the globe, along with input from the Gaming Technology Forum Advisory Board, has allowed WhiteSand and Casino Enterprise Management to develop a very relevant and informative conference program.

The three keynotes are part of a program that includes 27 information-packed conference sessions and workshops during its three-day run. With a new focus on Internet gaming featuring regulatory updates and legal discussions, this year's conference is a "must-attend" event.  For more information, please visit www.gamingtechnologyforum.com.

There will also be networking opportunities available throughout the event, including a Welcome Reception the evening of June 17, a cocktail reception on the show floor from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on June 18, and many networking breaks throughout the day. The exhibit hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 17 and from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 19.

The Gaming Technology Forum is co-produced by WhiteSand Gaming, which provides strategy, operations and technology consulting services to the gaming and hospitality industries; and Casino Enterprise Management.

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