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WME presenting at G2E
WMS have had a successful time, particularly considering their relative youth in gaming terms – but their success comes from a superb attitude to their customers and a commitment to quality, in whatever aspect of gaming they might be exploring.
Alfastreet - Multiplayer gaming solutions at G2E
G2E is always a very important event for Alfastreet Gaming Instruments, one of the leading manufacturer of Multiplayer gaming terminals.
Evona - Automated roulette solutions at G2E
Evona have a strong history with automated roulette solutions for casinos, building machines which allows smaller operators enjoy the benefits of electronic roulette alongside much bigger set-ups for larger operations. At G2E, the company is showing some exciting product, including the Octavia New.
Casino Technology
The new generation video slot machine, GEMINI, officially launched at ICE 2006 made an exciting breakthrough during the 2006.
Inspired Gaming - Exciting company to make Vegas debut
Visitors to this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will be able to witness first-hand, the revolution being spurred on by open serverbased gaming around the world.
Bally Technologies - Huge range at G2E
Bally is showcasing the broadest array of gaming products and technology of any supplier at G2E, at the Las Vegas Convention Center this November.
Atronic - A great line-up for Vegas!
At this year’s Global Gaming Expo, Atronic will be unveiling an impressive range of new and exciting games and concepts including the latest linked video slot concept, The Game of Life, based on Milton Bradley’s highly successful board game.
IGT focuses on The Big Picture
With gaming technology once again on the verge of opening exciting new territory for the casino industry, IGT will present “The Big Picture” of gaming in all its emerging forms during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Nov. 14-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Gaming Support - They know gaming!
Gaming Support is looking forward to meeting you again at this year’s G2E. Drop in to Booth 3331 to find out how the range of new and improved solutions from Gaming Support will grow gaming revenues for you.
Money Controls Ardac Elite heads line-up
Stand 3577 at G2E looks set to be the scene of great activity and excitement as Money Controls showcases Ardac Elite, its latest bill and ticket acceptor.
Ainsworth - ready to play
Octavian brings global vision to Vegas
Octavian International is to feature live demonstrations of a number of breakthrough games and systems developments – including a compact wireless networking module and the exciting new PortalVision suite of products – on stand 2583 at G2E in Las Vegas.
Unicum plots a Sensation
Unicum Group, the leading Russian gaming and amusement products provider, has announced details of its exhibits at G2E 2006. In Las Vegas the company will be presenting its newest slot machines and games.
AGI shows gaming highlights at G2E 2006
Novomatic Group of Companies and its wholly owned subsidiary Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH (AGI) announce a large product portfolio for this year’s G2E from November 14–16 in Las Vegas.
ShuffleMaster set to impress in Vegas
Shufflemaster have big plans for G2E 2006, exhibiting a raft of new product that will excite casino operators worldwide at the planet’s largest gaming exhibition.
Dynamo Kiev
Ukraine's EI show is growing steadily as both Eastern and Western European companies support this thriving exhibition. Jon Bruford visited to see what all the fuss is about...
EELEX '06
New venue, new dates, same slick presentation - but in a market full of uncertainty, can EELEX survive? Jon Bruford found out in Moscow that the answer is yes...
UNIDELCA leads gaming in the new El Dorado
For over 20 years, Ricki Chavez-Munoz has been part of the Colombian gaming industry, as an operator and consultant, and in this issue, he reports on its growth and leaders.
SAGSE Centroamerica 2007 moved by OEA
The organizers of SAGSE Centro America have informed us that “the Panamanian Government has requested that we change the date of the gaming show previously scheduled for 7 - 8 June 2007, so that the ATLAPA Convention Center can be used for the XXXVII General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OEA).
Gaming Mexican Style
The gaming industry in Mexico exists in a state of unbalance. The opening of casinos in the city of El Torreon, Coahuila has resulted in local officials proposing an Income Tax of 10% of revenue from the four operations be paid to the Municipality.
Peru court protection should end
The formula sought by Carlos Bruce, President of the Overseas Trade Commission, to increase the collection of casino and slot machine operation taxes is simple, just as simple as the original cause of the irregularities in the Peruvian gaming industry.
Venezuelan authority backs responsible taxation
In comments made to the local press, the Superintendent of the National Tax Authority (SENIAT) announced that lottery companies would pay between 60 billion and 70 billion Bolivar (US$22 million to US$25.5 million) in taxes in 2007, starting in May.
Problems with commission cannot stop Chile Casinos
In mid October Chile’s Congressional Lower House approved unanimously the creation of a Commission to enquire into possible irregularities in the country’s casino licensing process.
Giants and newcomers
The giant Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Technologies, Inc at this year’s SAGSE show in Buenos Aires exhibited an impressive array of MKVI video slot machines, including Mr. Cashman and Money Honey; Stand Alone Progressives (SAP); Double Stand Alone Progressives (DSAP); and the exclusive Reel Power games.
SAGSE - an essential marketing tool
In one of my conference papers on “Casino Marketing and Its Application”, I make the point that: “It is important that we never forget that MARKETING deals with the workings and secrets of the MARKET PLACE, which in its essence is the meeting point for the sellers and buyers of a commodity, product or service.”
Ricki Chavez Munoz reports back from SAGSE Buenos Aires and tells us what's going on in Latino America
Just a few quick lines about some items on the gaming industry, which are real headliners, apart from Sagse Buenos Aires 2007 reported below.
Stateside
Our US Colomnist Sharon Harris looks at the value of land to developers as real estate prices rocket around the casino world...
Stanley Casinos crowns UK Ladies Poker Champion
In early September 2006, Stanley Casinos in the UK crowned the UK's first-ever ladies poker champion when Linda Iwaniak from Reading beat all comers. Linda's prize was £10,300 in cash and a £5,000 diamond bracelet, plus the coveted inaugural title.
Salat named VP and MD of WMS
Sebastian Salat, who is based in WMS’s Barcelona office, has been appointed Vice President & Managing Director of WMS International.
Casino Technology becomes official distributor of ACE Casino Management System
Casino Technology, the forward-thinking company from Bulgaria which has grown rapidly in recent years, recently showed its new partnership off at the ‘Gamexpo’ show in Budapest.
Gaming Partners hit the big screen in Casino Royale
Chips and plaques from Gaming Partners International are to appear in the new James Bond movie “Casino Royale”.
TCSJH appoint General Manager for Asia
TCSJOHNHUXLEY has promoted Lee Martin to the position of General Manager Asia. Lee’s promotion will assist in continuing to maintain the high level of customer service our clients are used to receiving.
GLI announces two new standards
GLI has announced its two newest standards: GLI-24 and GLI-25. GLI- 24 addresses Electronic Table Game Systems that function automatically and do not require a live dealer to be present at the game. GLI-25 covers Dealer Controlled Electronic Table Games which requires a live dealer to be present at the game.
Iverson explore South Korea
Iverson Gaming has completed installation of a SLOTMaster Slot Accounting and Player Tracking System in three South Korea casinos.
Gextech expands sports betting brands
Interactive games developer Gextech has announced plans to extend the trademarked range of its virtual fixed odds sports betting products under the umbrella branding of ‘Fantastic Sports’.
Suzo name new CEO and partnership
Charles Turnbull has been named President and CEO of the Suzo-Happ group, and will be responsible for all the Suzo-Happ Group companies including Happ, Suzo, Suzo UK, Suzo South America, Advanced Electronic Systems, Inc., ProSource and Mazzco Billiards.
Inspired moves NOC to Wales
Inspired Gaming will be basing its Global Network Operations Centre in Bangor, North Wales, creating up to 190 jobs over the next three years.
Aristocrat announces field trial for downloadable solution
Aristocrat has begun a field trial for its Downloadable (DL) Technology and Server-Based solution at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.
Gaming Support US relocates and expands
Gaming Support has received shareholder approval to launch a multi-phase expansion of its North American operations, beginning in the fourth-quarter of 2006.
Novomatic opts for MEI SC83
Top slot machine manufacturer Novomatic has chosen the MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Series as a preferred note acceptor for its slot machine portfolio worldwide.
GLI Australia moves to larger facility
GLI Australia has recently moved its Adelaide testing laboratory into a new and larger facility located south of the city of Adelaide.
Heber partner Octavian
Heber and Octavian are to enter into a new partnership after Heber developed a new gaming controller, the Axis Express, exclusively for Octavian.
PGI’s Texas Hold’Em a hit
Casino Cosmopol in Sweden has cashed in on the success and excitement generated by the new World Series of Poker (WSOP) Texas Hold’Em game phenomenon, by installing one gaming table in their Gothenburg Casino, two tables in their Stockholm Casino and one table in their Sundsvall Casino.
FutureLogic awarded default status by IGT
FutureLogic have announced that IGT, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), has designated FutureLogic’s GEN2 Universal gaming printer as the default printer for its existing and new gaming platforms. The default designation is effective November 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008.
PokerTek receives GLI certification for PokerPro
PokerTek has announced that Gaming Laboratories International has certified the PokerPro gaming system and product line. Under this certification, PokerPro has met the following standards: GLI-13 On-line Monitoring and Control Systems (MCS) and Validation Systems GLI-16 Cashless Systems in Casinos GLI-24 Electronic Table Game System Applicable sections of GLI-11 Gaming Devices in Casinos.
Editor's Comment - November 2006
Strange times are ahead for the casino industry in Russia. Much was hoped for its resurgence under new legislation which would squeeze out marginal amusement halls, the unregulated ‘mom and pops’ which were thought to be fuelling the country’s illegal counterfeit games market.
