Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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More companies confirm their presence at GTI Asia China Expo

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 12:00 PM PDT

 

 

 

GTI Asia China Expo 2013 to be held on September 24~26 at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China has started its first phase booth registration and allocation for 400~500-square-meter-booth and overseas exhibitor area.

So far, Wahlap, Shiyu Group & UNIS, Sealy, Huachuang, Tong Li, Baohui, Golden Dragon, Macrown, Zhuagluu, Elephant, Hero, Namco, Sega, Konami, Taiwan Yuanmei, Wu Chi, CYE, Mao Ju Animation, Skyinn, Huai I, Jyuee Ang, S.D.C, Hong Yen (HYT), Yi Eel Shang, Chien-Chi, Guangzhou Shanzhifu, Wahi and Huafeng have all confirmed their presence at the show.

For the registration and allocation of 300-square-meter-booth, process will start on June 28 ~ July 2, and the meeting will be held on July 10 in Guangzhou.  More companies from China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan are expected to sign up for exhibitor space during this period.

GTI Asia China Expo is the most representative and reputable trade platform for electronic game industry in China.  The show gathers every big companies and starting business from China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Macau every year to showcase their latest innovation and products.  GTI Magazine welcomes you to join us for a great show and explore the market and business opportunities together.  For more information, please contact GTI Magazine.  E-mail: gametime@taiwanslot.com.tw Website: www.GTIEXPO.com.tw and www.GTIMAGAZINE.com.tw

 

 

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Playscan™ – now available to the Chinese market

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:49 AM PDT

2 JULY 2013  (SWEDEN) Exiting times ahead  Together with Northberry AB in Sweden and FuSheng Interactive in Hong Kong, Playscan will position itself in the Chinese market. With their expertise and experience within high-growth sectors and new technologies in Asia – Playscan can now provide a solution in China that minimizes the harmful effects of gambling.

The Playscan solutionprovides not only an informed choice to the player about their gambling behaviour.  It also provides the operator invaluable information to proactively prevent problematic gambling. This enables them both to react and act.

"The matter of consumer protection is both being prioritized and highlighted around the world. We can now operate successfully on a global scale with our solution that creates awareness about problematic gambling," says Andreas Holmström, CEO of Playscan.

Andreas continues, "With changes in the gaming regulation this year, the Chinese government is now taking a stronger stance on the prevention of problematic gambling. Therefore Playscan is honored to be identified as the worlds leader in preventive responsible gambling solutions within this market."

"We are delighted to work with Playscan in China, which is the second largest lottery market in the world. We believe Playscan have great potential in China and FSI will give full support on the development", says Anders Holmgren Chairman FuSheng Interactive.

For more information, contact: www.playscan.com

Northberry AB is a private investment company, assisting in Asia related investments and sales. Northberry AB is linking with Fusheng Interactive, a Hong Kong company, to together help foreign companies go into Asian market.

Playscan AB is a subsidiary of Svenska Spel and delivers unique custom made solutions in the field of problem gambling and Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR') tools towards the international and national e-gaming markets.  Playscan AB combines cutting edge technologies with the expert knowledge and experience of gaming behaviour, problem gambling, and CSR. Playscan is developed in cooperation with Sustainable Interactions.

 

 

Over 11 Million Dollars Awarded This Past Weekend from IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® video slot

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:28 AM PDT

 

 

(LAS VEGAS – July 2, 2013) – International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) has awarded more than $11.4 million in two days on IGT's Wheel of Fortune® Multi-Win™ Spinning Reel and Wheel of Fortune® Spinning Reel – Double 3x4x5x Times Pay®.

Brunhilde C. of West Baden Springs, Indiana won a $8,316,562.38 jackpot at Fitz Tunica Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Miss. on Friday, June 28. This casino has been the winner's ultimate choice for the last 15 years. The new multi-millionaire plans to use her winning to buy a new kitchen or even another house.

Seven hours later on Saturday, June 29, Seifu D. of Las Vegas, Nevada won $3,140,171.88 jackpot at Palms Casino Resort just west of The Strip. This new multi-millionaire plans to share his winning with his family.

IGT launched MegaJackpots® progressive product line in 1986 and has since produced thousands of major winners with jackpots ranging from just over $1 million to the world record slot jackpot of more than $39 million.

MegaJackpots® games including Wheel of Fortune slots are created by IGT, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products in casinos worldwide. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.

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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 acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to more than 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com

 

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BOKBOK BRINGS MOBILE GAMING BACK INTO THE SOCIAL ARENA, COURTESY OF LONDON-BASED APP DEVELOPMENT STUDIO LOCASSA LTD. NEW MOBILE GAME BOKBOK AIMS TO TACKLE THE ANTI-SOCIAL STIGMA OF MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT BY PRESENTING A NEW SOCIAL SPIN ON GAMING.

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:17 AM PDT

 

Mobile entertainment has often been the mainstay of single gamers immersing themselves in the latest blockbuster, brain teaser or Angry Birds clone, but one UK company has teamed up with top UK-based app studio Locassa to bring a social spin back to the mobile market.

Real Social Games Ltd, a London-based startup, chose successful app studio Locassa for their first foray into the mobile entertainment space. BokBok, launched late December, is simplicity itself, proving that a great idea can be executed without the usual fuss and complexity visible in many apps. A simple two-person game, BokBok does away with the usual online or local network connectivity and instead opts for a single-phone / dual-user approach. With a split screen and a simple concept the game is truly social and a firm favourite of the Locassa team on their social outings to the local pub.

Simon Lee CEO of Locassa

Simon Lee, CEO of Locassa explains it’s appeal. “What we love about BokBok is that it is immediate and social. Too many games immerse the player in a virtual world, only big enough for one. With BokBok, the app becomes a tool for the game, not the whole game world, it’s a refreshing change.” He goes on to stress the simplicity of such an idea. “For me, the most enjoyable apps on the app store are those which ooze simplicity. Make it simple enough for anyone to use and your target market goes through the roof. BokBok uses gestures and eye-catching design so effectively, it was a pleasure to work on.”

Locassa have worked with many top companies, but this latest release shows that the app world is not solely the domain of the big corporate anymore. “It used to be that the only people asking for apps were the big brands we see every day, but in recent months that has changed.”, Simon explains. “We increasingly work on apps for individuals and startups who have a great idea. Apps aren’t cheap but creating a quality product, where the idea is simple, doesn’t have to be overly expensive.”

Locassa believe that simplicity is key to app design something they think people get completely wrong most of the time. “People think that apps have to be detailed and do everything include make you breakfast in the morning, but this simply isn’t true. The best apps are those which take away all of the unnecessary noise and focus on the core function and give the best user experience.”

 

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Star Chamber to deliver enhanced inspiration for ICE 2014

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:09 AM PDT

 

 

LONDON (July 2nd) – A campaign group of senior consultants with multi-level marketing experience in consumer behaviour, engagement, data management, attitudinal research, and branding, has been brought together to contribute to the campaign for ICE Totally Gaming 2014. The Star Chamber, which also includes Julian Graves and Kate Chambers from Clarion, will work alongside the in-house marketing team as it prepares for February's event, the second to be held at ICE's new home, ExCeL London.

Explaining the role of the group, Kate Chambers said: "If I deconstruct my job into a single core objective, it is to cement ICE Totally Gaming's status as the event of choice for gaming industry professionals based throughout the world. The job of the Star Chamber, which boasts many decades of experience working in a cross-section of industries, is to challenge conventional thinking and to bring a new perspective to the communications role. Whilst there are key fundamentals involved in putting on an event the size and scope of ICE which are unlikely to change, that cannot become the dominant culture within the organisation: the Star Chamber's role is to challenge orthodoxy and to encourage my team to think differently and do differently. By taking on outside influences and breaking free from the strait jacket of convention we will be able to deliver a business event which meets and hopefully exceeds the expectations of our stakeholders."

As well as meeting on a monthly basis the Star Chamber helps to mentor members of the marketing teams working on Clarion's gaming brands including those with responsibility for ICE Totally Gaming, ICE Conferences, GiGse, WrB and EiG.

 

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ANZE KOPITAR AND JOC PECECNIK PLAYING GOLF WITH MATTHEW PERRY FOR A CHARITABLE CAUSE

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:58 AM PDT

The beautiful and sunny Saturday morning of 29 June 2013 was perfect for good deeds, goodwill and charity. It was time for the third traditional charity golf tournament, organized by Anze Kopitar in cooperation with Anze’s Eleven team and Interblock as the main sponsor.

Interblock's Golf Tournamnet with Anze Kopitar and Matthew Perry

The event was organized under the slogan “PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION” and provided the Cerabral Palsy Association of Slovenia – Soncek, cultural-sports society Hrusica and the Red Ball Foundation with over 26,000.00 Euros of funds, which were contributed by the main sponsor Interblock, Anze Kopitar by contributing jersey’s from his co-players from NHL proffesional hockey league and basketball player Kobe Bryant jersey for charity auction, company Riko, as well as each individual player who contributed a stone to the mosaic of charity by participating in the event.

The golf course played host to an interesting crowd of notable names from the world of sports, including brothers Jure and Dejan Kosir, former skier Bojan Krizaj and ski jumper Primoz Ulaga, basketball player Goran Dragic, handball player David Spiler, hockey players David Rodman, Tomaz Vnuk, Ziga Jeglic and Andrej Tavzelj, many notable names from the economy sector and many others.

The event reached climax when Anze Kopitar received reinforcements in his game in the form of his good friend from the USA, the famous actor Matthew Perry or better known for his role as ‘Chandler’ from the Emmy winning TV show ‘Friends’, who travelled to Slovenia to visit his friend and to take part in the golf tournament.

Mr. Joc Pececnik, Founder and the President of Interblock, commented the tournament:”I’m proud we raised money for such an important cause and I thank to all my friends who participated in the event, for their support. I believe Anze Kopitar is the top brand in the world of spor Special thanks goes to Anze Kopitar and his team Anze’s Eleven, all the players, sponsors and participants who worked towards realizing the project, for their contributions and goodwill. Without them, words would never become actions.

 

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IGT Wins Big in Oregon State Lottery VLT Market

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 06:54 AM PDT

 

 

 

(Las Vegas – July 2, 2013)  International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology , today announced that the Company will be providing 1500 video lottery terminals (VLT's) to the Oregon State Lottery in 2014.

"We are thrilled about IGT's win in the Oregon State Lottery market. This proves our company's commitment to deliver innovative and reliable technology combined with excellent customer service worldwide, and we couldn't be more proud of it", said Eric Tom, IGT executive vice president of global sales. "We appreciate Oregon State Lottery's confidence in IGT and we are looking forward to continuing our longstanding partnership and tremendous opportunities this market provides."

The IGT-manufactured VLT's will include latest generation platforms which feature the advanced video platform, or AVP®, which will enable the lottery with a full games to system (G2S) capability.

IGT is now able to offer the award winning AVP game theme library as they deploy into the Oregon Lottery market on the G2S protocol, so games such as Golden Goddess, Shadow of the Panther, and Siberian Storm are now a reality for the Lottery's customer base. Poker will also be on the roster, adding to player excitement over the lottery terminals.

Please visit IGT.com/games to find out more about IGT’s industry leading systems that provide casino operators with cutting-edge ways to optimize ROI and enhance player experience.

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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 acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to more than 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com

 

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Responsible Gambling Trust announces departure of Director of Fundraising

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 03:39 AM PDT

 

 

 

The Responsible Gambling Trust today announced that, after four and a half successful years as Director of Fundraising, Karen Churches Peacock will leave the charity in September.

Karen was responsible for the development, implementation and management of communications and database systems that have been essential to the charity fundraising in excess of £24million since April 2009.

Marc Etches, Chief Executive, said:

"Karen has been a much-valued member of our team and has contributed greatly to the charity's success in raising a minimum of £5million each year to fund research, education and treatment services to minimise gambling-related harm.  Her recent success in inspiring over forty people from a diverse range of businesses to participate in fundraising expeditions to Africa in October 2013 (Kilimanjaro) and March 2014 (Sahara) are a testament to her contribution.  We are grateful for all her hard work over the last four and a half years and wish her well for the future."

Karen Churches Peacock, Director of Fundraising, explained:

"After much consideration, my husband and I have decided to move out of London later this year.  Therefore, in light of our impending relocation, I have chosen to step down as Director of Fundraising at the Responsible Gambling Trust in September."

She added:

"I have very much enjoyed working for the Responsible Gambling Trust and am both delighted and proud to have played a part in helping the charity increase its annual fundraising income year-on-year from £4.2million (April 2009) to £5.7million (May 2013).  I am also excited about the future and look forward to exploring a number of potential business opportunities that will not require a daily commute into central London.

The Responsible Gambling Trust will begin recruiting for a new Director of Fundraising in July and remains committed to promoting and supporting the fundraising expeditions to Africa.

Anyone interested in applying for the position of Director of Fundraising should contact Marc Etches (marc@responsiblegamblingtrust.org.uk) to request a copy of the job description and details of the application process.

 

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