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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Increases Regulator, Supplier and Operator Efficiencies and Cost-Effectiveness at G2E 2013 with GLI S.C.A.L.E.SM and GLiCloudSM

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:26 PM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS (September 18, 2013) – For nearly 25 years, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, has been the leading company in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the global gaming industry.

Part of GLI's leadership continues to be the creation of new tools for regulators, suppliers and operators that make doing business faster, easier and more cost-efficient. Now in booth #4431 at G2E 2013, GLI is unveiling two new landmark tools: GLI S.C.A.L.E.SM and GLiCloudSM.

"At GLI, we are advancing technology to benefit the complete range of the customers we serve – regulators, suppliers and operators. GLI S.C.A.L.E. and GLiCloud were born out of our incessant desire to make doing business faster, more efficient and more cost-effective, and we are confident the industry will immediately see the benefit these two new pieces of technology bring to daily operations," said GLI Vice President of Global Services Ian Hughes.

First, the company will unveil its amazing new supplier software tool, GLI S.C.A.L.E.SM. GLI S.C.A.L.E. stands for Simulated Communication Automated Load Engine and is designed to test systems that are being evaluated by GLI for regulatory and operational compliance.

GLI S.C.A.L.E. is intended for load testing of online systems and automated generation of accounting and tilt conditions for end-to-end reconciliation for systems. It is an embedded processor design that responds to SAS polling commands from an online system. Utilizing a proprietary scripting language, GLI engineers are able to simulate activity that would ordinarily require an EGM.

GLI S.C.A.L.E. is connected via a serial cable to the Interface card(s) and controlled via a web browser interface and can currently support 12 Interface cards.

Next, the company will show its new GLiCloudSM. GLiCloud works in concert with the online web portal GLIAccess® and GLI Mobile® to give operators instant access to their entire casino inventory, from anywhere, anytime.

GLiCloud is a modern inventory management and tracking system that makes it easy for operators and regulators everywhere to track the software and hardware that comprises the casino floor. Powered by GLIAccess and easily accessible with GLI Mobile, GLiCloud allows operators and regulators to quickly and instantly check regulatory status of every component on the entire casino floor, all in real time.

GLiCloud relates components to regulatory approval status in real time and simplifies the inventory process by utilizing existing industry standard verification tools and communication protocols. And because the entire process is automated, the data is free from potential human error.

For more information on GLI and its groundbreaking tools, visit GLI in booth #4431 at G2E or anytime at 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 21 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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Bally Technologies And Cantor Gaming® Sign Online Content Agreement

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:07 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – 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, and Cantor Gaming®, a leading innovator in mobile casino gaming and race and sports wagering, today announced that they have signed an online content agreement.

Under the terms of this agreement, Cantor Gaming will integrate its world-class online sports wagering and mobile casino gaming content into Bally’s award-winning iGaming Platform.

“We are delighted to sign this agreement with Bally Technologies and offer our innovative selection of online race and sports wagering and casino-gaming content to a broad audience of gaming enthusiasts through Bally’s iGaming Platform,” said Lee M. Amaitis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cantor Gaming®.

He continued, “We look forward to a fruitful relationship with Bally, which has a superb industry reputation and a large, global customer base which we believe will benefit greatly from our world-class technology, making this agreement a tremendous fit for both parties.”

Bally Technologies’ Vice President of Business Development John Connelly said, “Cantor Gaming’s online sports wagering and casino gaming content complements our existing iGaming Platform perfectly. Adding Cantor Gaming’s top-notch sports betting technology will be great new offering for our customers, especially with football season underway. In addition, Cantor Gaming has a fantastic selection of popular mobile casino games which are fun, easy-to-use, and offer exciting wagering offerings.”

About Cantor Gaming®
At Cantor Gaming®, we have built upon Cantor Fitzgerald’s legacy of integrity and excellence and its unmatched financial technology to create an innovative and unique gaming system that is revolutionizing the gaming experience in Las Vegas.  Cantor Gaming® is the first company licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture, distribute and operate a mobile gaming system in the state.  We operate race and sports books across eight Las Vegas resorts, providing our patrons with an array of over the counter and account-based race and sports wagering at betting carrels, as well as casino-style mobile gaming.  Cantor Gaming® offers casinos the convenience of complete mobile gaming and race and sports book solutions, including proprietary wireless gaming and sports book system, full back-office infrastructure and a portfolio of casino games and wagering products.  In addition, sports betting fans can wager on-the-go from anywhere within the state of Nevada with our mobile sports wagering application compatible with Android™ and Apple® computer software and peripherals, or by using their personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones with our Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering solution.  We are passionate about applying technology to transform gaming and we are continuously using innovations in the operation of our race and sports books, and enhancing our products and technology, to offer customers a unique and memorable gaming experience.

Cantor Gaming® is an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which has over 65 years experience and unparalleled expertise of highly secure, real-time financial transaction processing, management, and execution.  Known globally for superior financial technology and real-time and secure execution of financial transactions, Cantor’s clients include the world’s leading banks and trading firms.  Cantor’s technology drives over $500 billion in transactions for the world’s capital markets every day.

About Bally Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1932, Bally Technologies (NYSE: BYI) provides the global gaming industry with innovative games, systems, mobile, and iGaming solutions that drive revenue and provide operating efficiencies for gaming operators.  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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iSoftBet Collaborates with Optimove

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 02:59 PM PDT

 

 

19 September 2013 (London, UK) Online games provider iSoftBet and retention automation software company Optimove have inked a deal with the aim of providing iSoftBet customers with the most successful marketing campaign optimization technology on the market.

iSoftBet's system will be provided to customers with the Optimove technology already integrated, ensuring that operators can deploy highly effective marketing campaigns quickly and efficiently.

iSoftBet provides a range of online gaming products and systems to customers from across the industry, each tailored to satisfy the individual customer's needs, while Optimove's Web-based software is powered by unique customer modelling technology.

The system allows marketing and customer retention experts to carry out personalized marketing campaigns to maximize the impact of every marketing action and promotional offer. The system does this by finding the best matches between each campaign and every customer. By accurately predicting how customers respond to various marketing actions, the software recommends those actions which will be most effective, at every stage of the customer lifecycle.

The campaign management, predictive analysis and deep segmentation technology provided by Optimove will add substantial value to current and future iSoftBet customers. This partnership will allow iSoftBet to gain greater customer insight through optimized marketing strategies, and will be beneficial to both the iSoftBet team and their broad range of customers.

"iSoftBet platform operators will get great value from using Optimove’s retention software," commented iSoftBet’s Sales Manager Luci Apostolou.

"We have seen terrific results from operators who have already implemented this solution and we are looking forward to seeing similar results on the rest of the iSoftBet platform."

“We are very excited about collaborating with iSoftBet in order to enhance their gaming platform with our top-notch retention automation capabilities," said Optimove Marketing Director Amit Bivas.  "We expect that iSoftBet operators who implement Optimove’s software to automate and optimize their customer marketing will see great results very quickly.”

About iSoftBet

With a wealth of knowledge and experience in regulated markets, iSoftBet (www.isoftbet.com) has quickly become a household name in the online casino industry. iSoftBet's unparalleled casino games collection also features a range of unique and innovative HTML5 mobile content along with state-of-the-art Facebook software, exclusive branded content and a brand new online and terminal-based sports betting platform. Boasting an impressive collection of high-powered games with stunning audio-visual effects and strong math models, each of iSoftBet's products is created to ensure that it meets industry standards, combining innovation with experience to provide world class gaming software to our partners.

 

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Incredible Technologies Receives Gaming Licenses in Colorado and Arkansas

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 08:30 AM PDT

(September 18, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL) Incredible Technologies is pleased to announce that the company has been granted new gaming licenses that increase their US video slot footprint by two states.  Licenses were recently granted by the Colorado Division of Gaming and the Arkansas Racing Commission which brings the Illinois-based video slot manufacturer's US portfolio to 15 states in which it can sell its popular Class-III gaming machines.

"Our growth continues to be methodical and strategic in nature," said company co-founder, president and CEO, Elaine Hodgson.  "We continue to target the markets that we believe best align with our products and demand for our games has been strong in both Colorado and Arkansas. We have the necessary support in place to have a positive rollout in both of these new markets."

Arkansas and Colorado operators seeking more information are encouraged to contact the company's Vice President of Gaming Sales, Beena Blake at bblake@itsgames.com.

About Incredible Technologies Incredible Technologies is an emerging Class-III casino gaming manufacturer focused on delivering compelling video slot content to the modern day casino floor. The company is located in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois and specializes in the design and development of digital entertainment products for the on-premise amusement and casino gaming industries. Incredible Technologies is the largest manufacturer of coin-operated video games in the United States with its flagship product, Golden Tee® Golf, recognized as the most-successful pay-to-play video game in history.

Incredible Technologies is an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Association and is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

 

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IGT AND TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS SOARING INTO G2E 2013

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 07:23 AM PDT

 

 

LAS VEGAS – Sept. 18, 2013 –  International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) evokes the journey to Pandora with the launch of its latest MegaJackpots®  game series, Twentieth Century Fox's  AVATAR™.  The leading casino technology pioneers have partnered with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products to paint the gaming world blue with the debut of two AVATAR games at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2013 in Las Vegas, Sept. 24-26: James Cameron's AVATAR™ Video Slots and James Cameron's AVATAR™ Treasures of Pandora.

Inspired by the highest-grossing film of all time, James Cameron's AVATAR™, IGT's newest high-impact game series allows players to relive the magic of one of the most acclaimed movies of our time and experience the immersive, thrilling game content that players have grown to expect from IGT.

"It was an absolute honor to collaborate with the extremely talented people at Fox Consumer Products and Lightstorm Entertainment to design and develop these games," said Darrell Rodriguez, IGT Chief Creative Officer. "We created two games that capture the innovative spirit of IGT, while also reflecting the attention to detail and breathtaking beauty that James Cameron fans would expect. As a director, he has changed the way people think about movies. We create our games to change the way people think about slot machines."

Housed on IGT's Center Stage® platform and boasting jaw-dropping visuals and impressive surround-sound audio, James Cameron's AVATAR™ Video Slots promise to turn heads on casino floors. In this captivating gaming experience, players are put right in the middle of the struggles between humans and the Na'vi. With unlocked content, customizable options and never before seen bonuses, players will feel as though they have taken flight among the Na'vi warriors.

Players will soar with the banshees high above the glowing, luminescent rainforest of Pandora all while seeking "Banshee Wilds," and pursuing an "Arrow Boost," payout multiplier.  This is the first IGT game that enables players to track their progress and achieve additional game content as they advance to new player levels.  Bonuses include thematic content based on the blockbuster film including The Hunt to search the forests for more credits, Take Flight with a banshee to tame, and the Warrior Free Games where players choose which warrior they want to root for  as they strive to collect enough symbols to garner a prize.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IGT will also shine a blue spotlight on James Cameron's AVATAR™ Treasures of Pandora. Debuting on IGT's groundbreaking Crystal Core™ Cabinet, Treasures of Pandora is a true visual spectacular. Featuring immaculate, 3D visuals on a 42" vertical screen, Treasures of Pandora shines among competitors. A follow-up release to AVATAR Video Slots, this wide-area progressive video slot features two vertically stacked base games. Upon max best wager, the "merging feature" may be activated, combining the two base games and creating an industry-first 7,776 ways to win.  Treasures of Pandora truly allows players to explore the phenomenal beauty of Pandora. Fans of the film will recognize the imaginative flora and fauna from the movie while playing for big wins and lively bonuses.  IGT is also excited to present a dynamic player button panel, a new game function that offers a more hands-on player experience. The large, full color touch screen of the Crystal Core™ allows for a superbly interactive experience during bonuses.

James Cameron's AVATAR™ Video Slots and James Cameron's AVATAR™ Treasures of Pandora join IGT's already successful MegaJackpots® series. Since MegaJackpots® launched in 1986, IGT has created more than 1,500 millionaires and paid out nearly $6 billion in jackpot winnings.

For more information on IGT and the James Cameron's AVATAR™ Game Series, please visit IGT's booth 2241 at G2E 2013. Join the conversation at #IGTBlue.

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About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines.  The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of prime time entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

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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ZITRO eBUSINESS DIVISION TO PRESENT ITS PRODUCTS AT EiG BARCELONA

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 03:11 AM PDT

 

Next 8, 9 and 10 October, Barcelona will be the venue for Europe’s largest online gaming event. EiG is considered to be the meeting point for the e-Gaming industry and it will come as no surprise to learn that Zitro eBusiness Division will be present with its own Stand (415), displaying its products prepared for the online market.

Zitro eBusiness Division's director, Rais Busom, believes that "ZITRO is technologically ready to make the leap into Online. We also offer our experience and leadership in the video bingo world, which means that the eBusiness Division is guaranteed to be a winning stake".

EiG Barcelona is a global open space, with a spacious exhibition area, keynote speech sessions, a space for workshops, talks and other meetings to encourage networking.

 

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All Slots Casino Climbs Into App Store Top 5

Posted: 18 Sep 2013 02:30 AM PDT

 

 

 

18 September 2013 (Ta Xbiex, Malta) All Slots Casino has seen its mobile app reach the top five for casino games within weeks of launching in the UK App Store.

The mobile and tablet casino app entered the App Store at the end of July, but has already overtaken more established names to climb into the top five for the month of September.

Players can enjoy a personalized experience with All Slots Casino which allows them to continue sessions on mobile, tablet or desktop, and the HTML5 mobile and tablet app is available on nearly every mobile device.

All Slots Casino, one of the longest established online casinos in the world, added to its mobile portfolio earlier this month with the release of three new slot games: Pure Platinum, 5-Reel Drive and Couch Potato.

Players can now choose from 36 different games in full HD, including Mega Moolah, with its seven-figure progressive jackpot, and popular branded games such as Tomb Raider™.

"We are very pleased to see that our mobile casino has climbed to top five in such a short time," said David Brickman, Vice President of Player Relations at All Slots Casino.

"This clearly shows that players enjoy playing our slots games on their mobile and tablet devices, and we will keep rolling out new games each month to keep our players engaged," he added.

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