Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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One Hundred Sands starts work on Fiji casino

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 03:39 PM PDT

ONE Hundred Sands Limited has finally confirmed work on the $290million casino complex has begun as reported by the Fiji Times online. In a press release, company board chairman Larry Claunch said they preferred to look to the future rather than focus on the unexpected roadblocks thrown their way in the past.

“Many dedicated people from all over the world and in Fiji have worked together to make this dream a reality,” he said.

“With this venue, we will also be able to attract entertainers from around the world. Fiji is a fantastic location for companies to hold conventions which will bring in a whole new tourist market, up to now these large groups had to be turned away.”

One Hundred Sands was granted an exclusive licence to construct and manage Fiji’s first casino on Denarau Island in December 2011.

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony in April last year where construction was expected to be completed for the $290million casino complex to be completed by October this year.

Mr Claunch said many government ministries and departments had been involved in the decision-making process at the outset and the exhaustive selection process which saw One Hundred Sands being granted the Fiji casino licence.

“Putting all this together to achieve the best possible outcome has been an extraordinarily complex process requiring patience and new thinking, and that has been possible only with the contribution and support of all those involved, at all levels.

“The vision of the government to establish a community fund and to administer the very substantial contribution that the casino will make, through a percentage of its profits, will benefit the socio-economical development of Fiji and all Fijians.

“This will carry on throughout the term of the licence therefore benefiting current and future generations.”

Last week, Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum issued an ultimatum to the company to start with the development. He highlighted the company would be subjected to hefty fines if the development was not completed by October 1.

 

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VIRTUAL RACING™ NASCAR® TO MAKE MISSISSIPPI DEBUT AT GOLDEN NUGGET BILOXI JUNE 21-22

Posted: 18 Jun 2013 03:31 PM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS, June 18, 2013 — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced Virtual Racing™ NASCAR® will make its Mississippi debut at the Golden Nugget Biloxi June 21-22.

Tom Reilly VP of Systems Sales Bally Technologies'

Bally's Elite Bonusing Suite™ Virtual Racing promotional tool has already been a huge hit creating floor-wide excitement on casino floors across America, driving coin-in, carded play, new players' club signups, and tremendous excitement. Now – for the first time in Mississippi – Virtual Racing will feature a NASCAR-themed car racing promotion that lets players at any slot machine on the casino floor actually choose their favorite driver and cheer him across the finish line.

Players will select one of eight famous NASCAR drivers: Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick,  Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, or Martin Truex Jr. from the touch-screen on the iVIEW™ or iVIEW Display Manager (DM) player-user-interface on each of Golden Nugget Atlantic City's slot or video-poker machines.

Qualified players who select the winning driver will split a guaranteed prize pool of $10,000 in bonus credits daily during the promotion.

The Golden Nugget Biloxi will host daily races each hour from 2-6 p.m. The virtual-racing events are available on all of the casino's gaming machines – without interrupting game play.

"Players will experience the excitement of Virtual Racing NASCAR for the first time in Mississippi at our property," said Golden Nugget Biloxi Director of Marketing Melissa Radovich. "It's going to be a great few days for our players as they compete to win while enjoying the thrill of America's  no. 1 spectator sport. This is the type of fun-filled event that truly sets us apart from the competition and rewards our loyal guests."

The Golden Nugget Biloxi is also using EBS to add excitement across their iVIEW network using player-centric, real-time interactive promotions such as Virtual Racing™, U-Spin Bonusing™, and DM Tournaments™.

"We are honored to help the Golden Nugget Biloxi continue to build casino excitement and player loyalty," said Bally Technologies' Vice President of Systems Sales Tom Reilly. "Virtual Racing NASCAR has been very successful at properties across the U.S. and we are thrilled for it to make its debut in Mississippi."

About Golden Nugget Biloxi The Golden Nugget Biloxi, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is a premier resort destination, offering guests more than 710 rooms and suites. The entire property is undergoing a $100 million renovation taking on a fresh, modern look to include a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, and poker room; nightly entertainment, new bars and lounge, as well as Landry's signature world-class restaurants such as Morton's The Steakhouse, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Michael Patrick's, Lillies Asian Cuisine. New owners,

Landry's, Inc., will introduce first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues unlike anything else available in Biloxi, with all renovations slated for completion by Spring 2014. The Golden Nugget has already established strong brand recognition worldwide with locations in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Laughlin, NV. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-777-7568 or by visiting www.goldennugget.com.

About Bally Technologies, Inc. With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally's product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Marketing & Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com.  Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

 

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