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Mentor changing the way we play?

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01 April, 2013

Michael Auer, Business Unit Manager of Responsible Gaming at neccton, talks to Casino International about mentor, a system to help players make their own informed choices concerning their gambling

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A new way to play

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01 April, 2013

Gamify is aiming to bring its Gamification Platform to the casino industry to bring a unique new layer of gaming to appeal to a new demographic of player. CEO Nathan Lands spoke to Casino International about a genuinely fascinating concept

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Video Lottery Terminals

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01 April, 2013

Italy’s market has now matured, and faces a change in legislation to AWP machines – what might this mean for the VLT market? And just what is it about VLTs that makes them so attractive to government?

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Legendary gaming personalities: PAUL GAUSELMANN

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01 April, 2013

In the first of a new series reporting on industry personalities, Ricki Chavez-Munoz meets Paul Gauselmann, Chairman and President of the Gauselmann Group

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Table Games

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01 March, 2013

Casino International rounds up the latest, greatest table games and accessories for your delectation…

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Novomatic leads… others follow

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01 March, 2013

Few slot manufacturers are as self sufficient as Novomatic. Casino International took a trip to Austria to find out more

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Bar of ages

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01 March, 2013

The Venetian in Vegas has a hit new bar, The Bourbon Room; Casino International met the architect and designer, Joshua Zinder, and Las Vegas Sands’ Executive Director of Interior Design, Mark Signorio

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Dallmeier

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01 March, 2013

Konrad Hechtbauer, Director Project & Application Development at Dallmeier, talks about current technology trends and developments in casinos and the company’s role in developing security technology

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Novomatic’s Americas odyssey

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03 February, 2013

Jens Halle has been working in the US to establish a base for Novomatic Americas’ expansion into the continent. Casino International found out exactly what he’s been up to…

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US gaming in 2013

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03 February, 2013

Sharon Harris asks the questions and key industry figures bring the answers – but it’s a long way from being all good news for the US market looking forward

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The Interview

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03 February, 2013

Ricki Chavez Munoz discusses Sabby Gill’s new IGT role in Latin America

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Who’s who: Anna Sainsbury

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03 January, 2013

This month: GeoComply’s CEO…

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Evolving on iPad

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03 January, 2013

Evolution Gaming recently announced a new range for iPad, including its leading Live Casino product. Matt Broughton spoke with Helen Hedgeland about this and future developments on the format.

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The new talent era

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01 December, 2012

Neal Wyman and James Theodore of Tyzack Partners explain how the next generation of gamers must be catered to – and how staff recruitment must change as a result

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Mulitplayers

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01 December, 2012

They’re a staple of casinos worldwide, saving on operating costs while allowing for 24/7 play. Casino International rounds up some of the best multiplayer products on the market…

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Putting on The Ritz Club

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01 December, 2012

The Ritz Club in central London has a new Chief Executive. Casino International had the pleasure of catching up with Roger Marris to discuss his appointment…

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Laos Exit

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01 December, 2012

Sanum is apparently being forced out of operating in Laos after several years of happy and profitable partnership – by the government. Jody Jordahl, President of Sanum Investments, explains what’s been happening to the company

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A big production

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01 November, 2012

Producing the biggest spectacle in poker is no easy task, as Sean Chaffin reports…

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What's in a name?

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01 November, 2012

In a bold and confident move, Shuffle Master recently rebranded itself as SHFL entertainment, highlighting the breadth of their product offering outside their traditional shuffler base.

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Bally’s new premium brands dominate G2E floor

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01 November, 2012

A superb line-up of new titles and some exciting new licenses made Bally Technologies’  G2E stand a must-see for visitors this

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Innovation in customer engagement

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01 October, 2012

Sportsbetting companies are enjoying a golden period of growth, but there are still ways of supplementing this success through the implementation of new and exciting product models. David Galan, Chairman of Picklive, discusses the latest ways operators can invigorate their sportsbetting business.

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Americas ‘hub’ for Novomatic

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01 October, 2012

Novomatic has a new American subsidiary, Novomatic Americas Sales LLC, which will allow the European gaming giant to expand its installed base even further into the Americas

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Speck in the Ocean

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01 October, 2012

Taiwan is close to legalising casinos after approving the establishment of gambling facilities. Macau Business reports…

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Rush for Russia

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01 October, 2012

Melco Crown looks toward Vladivostock for investment…

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Lottery winners

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25 September, 2012

Just two years after their launch, Video Lottery Terminals [VLTs] are already accounting for nearly half of gaming machine spend in Italy. Can Greece enjoy the same success? Barnaby Page reports.

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Dallmeier installs at Aspers Westfield

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05 September, 2012

The digital surveillance specialists have been involved with Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino – we find out more…

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SBG: Evolution

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01 September, 2012

Server-based gaming is evolving as developers are looking at and listening to their customers’ needs – and the evolution is happening sensibly, organically and correctly as operators are demanding applications that bring real value across the gaming floor. We look at some of the top prodfuct on the market…

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The Hippodrome opens…

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01 September, 2012

Finally, London’s newest casino is open. The Hippodrome has been renovated to create a world-class gaming emporium right at the heart of the English capital

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Accept it, your customers’ notes are less than perfect

Published: 
01 September, 2012

Count on the reliability of MEI note acceptors to take the cash your customers have on hand.

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Sand Storms

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01 September, 2012

Typhoon season is upon us but Sands China finds itself buffeted by more than just strong winds

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Cash Handling

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01 July, 2012

Casino International rounds up the flagship products from the industry’s leading cash handling manufacturers. Whatever your casino is looking for, we’re willing to bet you’ll find it here…

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Design Works Gaming

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01 June, 2012

Third-party gaming supply is becoming big business as manufacturers outsource to flexible, smaller creative companies. At the forefront of this is Design Works Gaming – and Casino International caught up with company founder Troy Zurawski.

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Avigilon: the best evidence

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01 June, 2012

High definition security camera specialists Avigilon recently hired Douglas Florence to develop the gaming side of the business; Douglas spoke to Casino International about what makes Avigilon special…

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Bally Making progress in the world’s number one gaming market

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01 June, 2012

Bally Technologies had a very strong presence at G2E Asia 2012, with an eye on increasing already-healthy market share in the region. Luis Pereira found out how for Casino International…

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EyeCard:The evolution of Cammegh’s Billboard

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01 May, 2012

Cammegh has a superb new game-enhancing product fresh for customers at G2E Asia: EyeCard, a camera-based card recognition system. See it up close on stand 504

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Konami develops innovative mobile solutions for players and employees

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01 May, 2012

Konami has launched Konetic Mobile, a suite of exciting new solutions for both employees and patrons that enhance the player experience and drive new business to your casino… COO Steve Sutherland and R&D VP Tom Soukup talked to Casino International

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IGT’s Cloud is all silver lining…

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01 May, 2012

Rickin Chavez Munoz meets IGT’s Craig Churchill, a man visualizing nirvana for IGT Cloud operators…

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Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City a smash hit

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02 April, 2012

Averaging 25-30,000 visitors a week, Britain’s largest casino is the latest in the new breed of UK gaming venues changing old-fashioned perceptions of what a casino is all about. Aspers COO Richard Noble spoke to Casino International about the project’s early months

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Signs of Progress

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02 April, 2012

Casinos are becoming smarter at their deployment of digital screens for consumer information and marketing, reports our resident digital signage expert Barnaby Page

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Ron shows the way

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01 March, 2012

Casino manager Ron Patel was recently voted Citizen of the Year by his peers – and is an example to everyone in the industry for good reason

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“More people playing our games than ever before, anywhere, any time, on any thing”

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01 March, 2012

Walter Bugno has overseen the merger of Atronic and Spielo to create Spielo International, and is now combining it with GTECH G2 to bring an exciting multi-channel content provider to the industry. Casino International caught up with Walter at the ICE show in London…

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Nearly there

Published: 
01 March, 2012

A huge amount of man hours have gone into renovating London’s Hippodrome Theatre to transform it into the Hippodrome Casino, a gaming environment that will be completely unique in the UK – and possibly the world

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Something old, something new

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01 March, 2012

Successful table games today are those that blend the old with the new in ways that pay off for casino operators and their customers alike. Barnaby Page reports

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Casino Technology pairs with Penthouse

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01 February, 2012

Ever-evolving Bulgarian slot manufacturer Casino Technology has acquired a dynamic new license in Penthouse; Sharon Harris finds out more about this exciting synergy

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Interblock announces new products at ICE 2012

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01 February, 2012

Fight for the revenue with Interblock on stand 3000

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“Interesting times…”

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01 February, 2012

Former UK Shadow Gambling Minister Nick Hawkins sorts the wheat from the chaff in his bi-monthly column…

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“Interesting times…”

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01 February, 2012

Former UK Shadow Gambling Minister Nick Hawkins sorts the wheat from the chaff in his bi-monthly column…

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Bally hits ICE

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01 January, 2012

It’s shaping up to be a huge 2012 for Bally Technologies. The company is thrilled to be showcasing its world-class games, systems, and interactive products at the ICE Totally Gaming show in London.

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Australia: a mature market under threat

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01 December, 2011

Macau Business reports on the state of play Down Under, where gaming machines rule the roost but the threat of ‘pre-commitment’ is causing operators and manufacturers sleepless nights

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The Interview

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01 December, 2011

icki Chavez Munoz meets IGT’s new Regional Vice President of EMEA, Sabby Gill, and finds out his background, plans for the future, and what he brings to the gaming giant

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New ways to play

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01 December, 2011

What can multiplayer games do for your casino business, and how are suppliers rising to the challenge of updating old favourites with new technology?

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Visimetrics’ Playerbook: a game changer for player ID?

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01 November, 2011

Player recognition is a vital part of any operation, from identifying cheats to recognising your best customers. Yet there isn’t a really robust tool to help operators with this fundamental – though Visimetrics may have a game changer with its Playerbook system.

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G2E 2011

Published: 
01 November, 2011

A new venue for the Global Gaming Expo – but for better or worse? Casino International’s Sharon Harris and Jon Bruford found out

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Mission control

Published: 
01 November, 2011

As land-based casinos expand into online and mobile, how can they track and engage with the same customers across multiple channels? Barnaby Page looks at some of the latest developments in casino management systems.

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Don’t drop the ball

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01 November, 2011

Former two-time UK Shadow Gambling Minister Nick Hawkins sorts the wheat from the chaff in his bi-monthly column…

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DRGT powered by SiP:the independent systems solution

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01 October, 2011

Systems are a key part of gaming, as well as helping regulators and government; DRGT’s acquisition of Systems in Progress has created a company that can provide truly flexible solutions

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A new flame burns bright

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01 October, 2011

ATRONIC and SPIELO are now joined under one banner: SPIELO International. The new entity’s Chief Executive Officer Walter Bugno explained to Casino International what changes are coming

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The Gulf Coast: back in business

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01 October, 2011

2005 saw absolute devastation along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Katrina hit. Sharon Harris visits the area to see the progress and process of recovery

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The Standardised Way for Regulators to Remote Audit

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01 September, 2011

ComTrade’s Director of Gaming Ales Gornjec discusses remote auditing for the gaming industry

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Thinking thin

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01 September, 2011

Moving the intelligence that powers games away from the slot floor and into the back office has long been discussed. But could it become a reality once capital spending returns in a post-recession world? Barnaby Page explores how server-based gaming fits into today’s technology landscape, and the benefits it brings to casino operators

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Crane Payment Solutions

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01 September, 2011

Crane Payment Solutions represents 184 years of collective experience. We believe our founder, R.T. Crane, would be proud.

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Can do

Published: 
01 July, 2011

CanCan Casino and Resort promises to be the centrepiece of Mississippi redevelopment following a spate of natural- and man-made disasters. Casino International speaks with George Toth to find out the details…

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Money Matters

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01 July, 2011

Vendors of cash-handling systems are striving to provide operators with ever more speed and security in transactions. We look at some of the latest products – and some innovations which could shape the next generation of casino cash technology.

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Fournier sees the bigger picture

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01 July, 2011

Respected worldwide for their quality playing cards, Fournier is now offering much, much more to its customers. Casino International finds out why

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DEQ the Hall

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01 May, 2011

Casino International caught up with Earle Hall, President and CEO of DEQ Systems, which specialises in progressive jackpots and table games. He’s looking forward to the casino industry catching up to DEQ’s G3 table game jackpot system…

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Aria evolves with sbX

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01 May, 2011

Aria at CityCenter has a floor of 50 per cent IGT slots, alongside Bally, WMS and others – and it’s all running on IGT’s sbX server-based gaming network. Michael Volkert, VP of Slot Marketing Operations at Aria, explained to us what the network means for his casino

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Looking your best

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01 April, 2011

As one of the world’s biggest events for users of screen technology draws close, we look at the benefits to casinos of replacing old-fashioned signs with digital displays

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DigiDeal

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01 April, 2011

After a three-year-plus enforced hiatus, DigiDeal is back on the gaming scene, and it’s a welcome return. President and CEO Michael Kuhn tell Casino International where they’ve been and where they came from…

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Everything is green

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01 April, 2011

Eggs/bacon. Love/marriage. Angelina Jolie/YOUR NAME HERE. There are some things that just go together well. Matt Broughton examines the coupling of Greentube and Novomatic.

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Happiness is…

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01 April, 2011

…seeing your customers come back for more. Barnaby Page reports on the latest e-gaming loyalty programme

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Vintage Cognac

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01 April, 2011

Tempted away from whisky and wine, Marcin Miller tastes something very different in the world of cognac…

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GSA reaches out to industry

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01 February, 2011

The Gaming Standards Association is evolving; Peter DeRaedt, GSA President, explains…

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Gasser Chair

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01 February, 2011

Sharon Harris explores one of the casino industry’s best-known companies – seating specialists Gasser Chair Company

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Money Controls responds to industry with DES

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01 February, 2011

Bill validator and cash handling experts Money Controls introduces a new level of security for the industry

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Happy birthday to us!

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01 February, 2011

Regional Gaming Academy Manager Colleen McLaughlin gives the National Gaming Academy a pat on the back on its 5th birthday

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