Friday, February 22, 2013

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Gaming Laboratories International Releases Key Update To GLI-19 Global Interactive Gaming Standard

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 01:04 PM PST

 

 

 

 

 

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (February 21, 2013) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, has released a key update to its "GLI-19 Interactive Gaming Systems" technical standard. The new GLI-19 version 2.0 introduces key updates, which address the unique technical considerations of North American interactive gaming markets.

As the North American iGaming landscape continues to take shape, regulators from emerging North American markets have expressed the essential need for the standardization of technical requirements for interactive gaming systems. GLI has been asked by these regulatory agencies to leverage the lab's significant experience in the development of technical standards, to assist the industry in their goal of standardization.

"The library of GLI Standards began nearly 15 years ago, when regulators from emerging gaming jurisdictions asked us to create a technical standard for land-based electronic gaming devices. That technical standard later became known as GLI-11, the most broadly adopted and utilized technical standard in the gaming industry. GLI-19 v2.0 presents a continuation of that idea and assists the industry in creating essential technical standardization within the North American iGaming market," said GLI President and CEO James Maida.

GLI-19 v2.0 is a technical standard based on an extensive review of several key interactive gaming jurisdictions which have experienced great success in regulating the inherently complex systems associated with iGaming. GLI-19 v2.0 is the first set of common standards for technical regulation of iGaming markets, encompassing the best practices in regulated jurisdictions from the U.S., Canada, and from countries across Europe. GLI-19 v2.0 is available for free, immediate download on GLI's website at www.gaminglabs.com.

GLI leads the world in all types of gaming testing. Specific to iGaming, GLI was the first to conduct successful certifications of interactive gaming systems in the regulated iGaming jurisdictions of Alderney, the Isle of Man, First Cagayan in the Philippines and in the UK. GLI also was first to certify iGaming conducted and managed by the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Québec.

Regulators in new and emerging iGaming markets will be able to use GLI-19 v2.0 as a basis for their technical regulations. GLI-19 v2.0 will also be of tremendous help to software developers and operators, who now will be able to better comply with government technical regulations, because the standards within GLI-19 v2.0 have been vetted through the best practices in the already existing regulated markets.

GLI-19 v2.0 is the latest in the GLI Standard Series. Each standard in the GLI Standard Series is a culmination of industry best-practices and is continually updated. In addition to assisting regulators, GLI Standards are of tremendous value to suppliers who use the standards as a guide in their R&D process, saving time and expense. All standards are available for free download on the Standards page at www.gaminglabs.com.

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.

 

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OCTAVIAN APPOINTS CROWN GAMING S.A.C. AS OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR IN PERU

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 11:55 AM PST

 

During the international gaming exhibition ICE Totally Gaming 2013, held in London,the Peruvian Novomatic Group company Crown Gaming S.A.C., announced the signing of a contract that confirms the company as the official non-exclusive distributor for Octavian products in Peru.

Crown Gaming S.A.C. was founded in 2007 with the majority of its shares held by Novomatic. It is the group's sales division in a market that is a prime example of a Latin American country where Novomatic has achieved the group's preferred dual business strategy of being an operator as well as a supplier of gaming equipment.

Today, the Novomatic Group of Companies has achieved a position of market leadership in both business segments and has thus cemented its position as a big player in the Peruvian gaming industry.

In total the Group currently operates 14 high class gaming operations in Peru under official licenses of the Ministry of External Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) with consistent investments in existing and new locations. Novomatic gaming machines also lead the field in terms of gaming machine imports into Peru.

In its position as the official distributor of Octavian products for Peru, Crown Gaming S.A.C. will provide first class sales and after sales service for Octavian systems and jackpot products thus supporting these leading gaming products with top know-how in one of Latin America's major gaming markets.

 

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SUCCESS FOR IBRAND GAMING AT ICE 2013

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 11:47 AM PST

 

 

 

 

 

Oxford based – International Brand Gaming , specialist OEM solution provider, were extremely pleased with the recent Totally ICE show at the beginning of February 2013.

On display were products from across the complete portfolio offered by iBrand Gaming including the full range of Astrosystems bill and coin validation products, the new Onyx slot cabinet from ECP, the Quixant QXi-40 and QXi-4000 gaming control systems, and the Blue Alpha SAS 6.02 software module. Also on display were the recently launched RCM-06 Reel Controller Board, the new Panoramic Touch Display and the NEW 'video' PSU from Sanken.'

Totally ICE 2013 exceeded our expectations' said John Malin, Managing Director for iBrand Gaming. '' We had representatives available from all of our partners who were able to assist visitors on our stand and answer any specific questions they had across the complete range. We were also able to display the growing product portfolio available from iBrand Gaming and how all of our partners work closely together allowing us all to enhance our company profile at such a major show and enabling us to take the company to the next level.'

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