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Fresh out of the blocks for us this month is a new venture - Casino Play - that will act as an electronic sister to Casino Life. Generally we noticed that our international team of journalists was spending more and more time talking to casinos about the aspects that affect player choice and decisions - not just the commercial aspects. Alongside, everyone is aware that slot manufacturers have diversified, becoming more customer facing, offering popular games on line and even testing some games online before production. Finally, it's opportune that our online readership is increasingly containing more and more consumers. Players are becoming more
interested in the nuts and bolts of casinos; what games are new and going to be on the floor soon and so, rather than become more tightly focused, we've
diverged and our new venture offers consumers an insight into casinos, how
they run, what games to play and which casinos are going to welcome them with open arms! This platform also offers manufacturers the ideal showcase for their new games. Please bookmark casinoplaymagazine.com now and follow
our developments.
Back to this issue and we have a cracking start with an interview with
Svetlana Buckova at the Dragonara casino in Malta which is definitely on my "list of casinos to visit" later this year. I'm continually amazed by the number of people I have met who either worked at the Dragonara or have visited it - all
regarding it fondly.
David McKee brings us up to speed on a year of the USA experiencing online gaming with the market still starting to get it's bearings whilst still Stateside our special correspondent Jack Bulavsky takes a closer look at the Bally Tech tables games gaining popularity in Europe.
IGT are in the news with their imminent merger but Sabby Gill still found
time to talk to me about how the company is still pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Chris Moore keeps sending great copy reminiscing about the old days. Out to defy the would-be villains Chris creates is Jeremy Cassady, Managing Director for Securikey, who looks at the
importance of a secure facility in casinos.
Finally we end with a round-up of some of the products that you'll be seeing at ICE and be reviewing soon on Casino Play! Glyn Thomas Editor in Chief |
