Thursday, April 11, 2013

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Dallmeier certified as AEO Authorized Economic Operator

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 03:45 AM PDT

In March 2013, Dallmeier received Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification and as such is recognised as a company with certificated “AEO-F, customs simplifications/security and safety” status.

The objective of the AEO programme is to secure the international supply chain from the manufacturer of an article to the end user. Issuance of this certification is therefore associated with extensive investigations regarding reliability, solvency, prior compliance with statutory and customs regulations, and fulfilment of certain safety and security standards.

Certification as an Authorized Economic Operator identifies Dallmeier as a reliable, trustworthy organisation in international commerce. As an AEO, the company may avail itself of advantages in the customs clearance procedure, such as simplified, faster customs clearance or fewer customs checks. The status of AEO represents an internationally recognised seal of approval and a quality feature for customers and business partners.

In conjunction with its certification as “Known Consignor”, which Dallmeier obtained at the end of last year, and which entitles Dallmeier to ship “secure air freight”, this status is further proof of the high quality standards the Dallmeier company attains consistently.

About Dallmeier Dallmeier has at its disposal more than 25 years of experience in transmission, recording as well as picture processing technology and is an outstanding pioneer of CCTV/IP solutions worldwide. This profound knowledge is used in the development of intelligent software and high quality recorder and camera technologies enabling Dallmeier to not only offer stand-alone systems, but complete network solutions up to large-scale projects with perfectly integrated components. Right from the beginning the company always focused on own innovative developments and highest quality and reliability. Dallmeier is the only manufacturer in Germany that develops and manufactures all components on its own. This includes the entire product range, from cameras to picture storage and transmission to intelligent video analysis and even individually adjusted management systems. Quality made by Dallmeier, made in Germany!

Over the years, Dallmeier has repeatedly given fresh impetus to the market with new developments and extraordinary innovations. The world's first DVR for example, which introduced digital recording to the entire CCTV industry, came from Dallmeier. The multifocal sensor system Panomera® will have a similarly groundbreaking effect: This unique and novel camera technology will revolutionise the market and open up completely new possibilities to the video security industry. This and the extensive experience in the CCTV and IP field have led to a top position in the international market for digital video surveillance systems.

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Colombia Tracks Down Online Gaming Providers Before Regulations Come Into Place

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 03:40 AM PDT

Columbia is a haven for gaming, both land-based and online. Unsurprisingly though, they don't have any regulation in place for the online space, meaning every online gaming outlet is currently trading illegally.

Ahead of the formulation of new laws that will permit online gaming, Colombian regulator Coljuegos has issued a warning to unlicensed operators. Coljuegos president Rodrigo Vélez Jara has warned citizens that they currently have no legal protection while playing online and thus have no confidence in how fair each game is. He even goes so far to ask them to report any online gaming platforms that are unlicensed, just so they can be prosecuted more effectively.

Anyone found to be in breach of the law faces a fine and can be banned from offering gaming services in the region for up to five years. Not a single operator has been persecuted to date for online gaming. In fact, this is mostly because online poker and other games isn't inherently illegal – it's just not covered by current Columbian law.

Coljuegos has been tasked by the Columbian government to develop a regulatory framework that would support the licensing of online gaming. Just like with land-based gaming, a licensed online platform would help fund Colombian healthcare. This, however, leads Vélez to suggest that unlicensed offshore operators are "undermining the funding of public health services."

 

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NOVOMATIC BUILDS MULTIPLAYER SUCCESS IN FRANCE

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 03:32 AM PDT

Austrian Gaming Industries, GmbH (AGI) is, together with its distributor Bally France and Novomatic agent Laurent Gaubout of LGS Gaming, continuing to build considerable success in the casinos of France; thanks to a combination of great product innovations, top performing machines and first class after sales service. Novomatic is by far the largest manufacturer of multiplayer games represented in France.

In early March, the 10th electronic Roulette with croupier (Novo TouchBet® Live-Roulette) was installed at the Groupe Tranchant property Casino Amneville, located close to France's borders with Luxembourg and Germany. Even before this latest installation Novomatic, with its Novo Unity II system, was already the preferred supplier of electronic Roulette multiplayer games to France's leading casino operator groups: Groupe Barriere in 6 casinos and Groupe Partouche in 3 casinos. Starting with the first product homologation in 2007 there are now 145 terminals linked to the Novo Unity system, making Novomatic by far the largest manufacturer represented in France.

Thanks to the great efforts of Bally France, Novomatic's French distributor, and those of Laurent Gaubout from LGS Gaming, AGI's French agent, the Novo Unity system has been a huge success for the French casino groups. With experienced local technicians, extensively trained by AGI, reliable and top performing machines have been the key to the continuing development of Novo Unity II in French casinos.

In further developments, an automatic Novo Multi-Roulette has been successfully tested in Casino Niederbronn and the multi game concept, on a single terminal with Electronic Black Jack and electronic Roulette, has been tested in Casino Bordeaux for 6 months with both currently pending completion of the stringent homologation process that is conducted by the French Gaming Police. These products enable casinos to offer a larger choice to their players and are proven to bring added gaming entertainment and operator profitability on every single casino floor.

Laurent Gaubout noted: "The process of product development, homologation and installation in France is geared to ensuring games that are enjoyable for casino guests and profitable for operators. LGS Gaming, in conjunction with both AGI and their distributor Bally France, is committed to building on the success that the Novomatic brand already has achieved in France and continuing to build on that success in the future."

Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI) a 100-percent subsidiary of NOVOMATIC AG (www.novomatic.com) is an integrated global gaming company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of electronic gaming machines and advanced technology products. As Europe’s leading manufacturer AGI delivers one of the broadest product ranges in the industry.

The NOVOMATIC Group is one of the biggest producers and operators of gaming technologies and one of the largest integrated gaming companies in the world. The group employs more than 19.000 staff worldwide (2,850 in Austria). Founded by entrepreneur Prof. Johann F. Graf, the group has locations in 32 countries and exports high-tech electronic gaming equipment to more than 70 countries. The group operates more than 200,000 gaming machines in it's about 1,200 plus traditional and electronic casinos as well as via rental concepts. Part of the group is also Admiral Sportwetten GmbH, Austria’s leading sports betting operator with more than 200 outlets as well as the Vienna based online gaming specialist Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH.

 

 

 

 

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WMS NAMES VETERAN ANATOLY “TONY” BELKIN CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & VICE-PRESIDENT ENGINEERING SUCCESSOR TO LAURIE LASSETER, FORMER CTO, CONTINUES WMS TRADITION OF WORLD CLASS TALENT

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 03:21 AM PDT

WAUKEGAN, Ill  WMS Gaming, a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), announced today that Anatoly "Tony" Belkin, 51, has been named Chief Technology Officer and Vice President Engineering. Belkin brings more than 30 years' experience in technology and new product development with companies such as Hospira Inc., Xilinx, Inc., InGrid Inc., and Motorola Inc. Belkin will succeed Laurie Lasseter, who will continue with the company as Executive Technology Advisor and take on special projects as executive sponsor.

As Chief Technology Officer and Vice President Engineering, Belkin will oversee the development and engineering of the Company's industry-leading hardware, software and system architecture. He will report to Fred Gabbard, Senior Vice President of Product Development Operations.

Most recently, Belkin served as Director of Clinical Integration & New Product Development, Hospira, Inc., and was responsible for developing communication modules, Class 2 Medical Devices and clinical integration services.

Ken Lochiatto, President WMS Gaming, said, "Tony has the knowledge, leadership skills and passion required to speed our development of new technology platforms to exceed the expectations of our casino customers and the player community."

Lasseter has been with the company since 2001 and was responsible for the development of the Company's most successful hardware and software, including the just-launched breakthrough Blade™ and Gamefield xD™ cabinets, Sensory Immersion 2.0 gaming products, and the revolutionary CPU-NXT® operating systems and processors. The recently introduced CPU-NXT3 processor offers casino customers six times the power of the CPU-NXT2 processor.

Belkin has a BSEE degree from University of Illinois at Chicago, a MSEE from IIT, and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University.

 

 

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MECCA LAUNCHES CUSTOMER MAGAZINE

Posted: 10 Apr 2013 03:16 AM PDT

 

 

 

Believed to be a gaming industry first, Mecca has launched Mecca Mag, a new bi-monthly customer magazine. On-sale in all 97 clubs across the UK, the magazine has a cover price of £1 and an initial print run of 150,000 copies.  Selected content is also available on the Mecca website.

Written and produced by Result CC, the company behind the award-winning Morrisons customer magazine, Mecca Mag features real-life stories, celebrity exclusives, puzzles, fashion, food and fun.

The launch is part of a new Mecca brand strategy devised by marketing director, James Condon. Since joining the company last Autumn, he has undertaken a comprehensive review of marketing activity for online, mobile and clubs with the aim of delivering one consistent brand message across all channels.

Comments Condon, "The Mecca Mag is just one part of our new brand marketing campaign which will be launching this summer.

"The magazine reflects why our customers come to Mecca – for the chance to win money, have fun and catch-up with friends and family.

"The launch issue includes over £40 of offers and vouchers, has some great competitions as well as real-life stories so the magazine really is an extension of our brand. It offers a little bit of escapism and will, we hope, bring a smile to readers' faces.

"We know our customers are regular readers of weekly and monthly magazines and are confident that Mecca Mag will be an addition to their current repertoire as opposed to being a direct replacement."

 

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