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Royce & Bach moves into Asia-Pacific market

Silver Heritage deal brings new electronic Roulette manufacturer into play
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01 September, 2007

At G2E Asia in Macau, Royce & Bach appointed Silver Heritage Limited, one of the leading operators of electronic gaming terminals to licensed gaming premises in the Asia-Pacific region, as an exclusive representative for South East Asian Region.

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Editor's Comment

Published: 
01 September, 2007

Casino International Managing Editor Jon Bruford enthuses about the September issue of the magazine...

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TCSJH launches Super Sic Bo and more

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01 September, 2007
TCSJOHNHUXLEY's Super Sic Bo in Casino International

TCSJOHNHUXLEY has launched its excellent new Super Sic Bo game which was seen recently at the G2E Asia show in Macau...

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Aristocrat ties up software deal

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01 September, 2007

Aristocrat Technologies has secured a development and distribution deal with Tech Results, in a move which broadens the company's offering to casino operators yet further...

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Videobet combines land and online jackpots

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01 September, 2007

Videobet has raised the stakes for wide-area progressives in casinos as the company has launched an innovation in conjunction with its parent company Playtech...

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APC returns in 2008

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01 September, 2007

After a successful inaugural tournament, the Asian Poker Classic is to return in 2008...

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3M strengthens Europe

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01 September, 2007

3M has appointed Francesco Fasoglio and Andrea Goeb to European Business Manager and European Sales Manager respectively...

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JCM wins German patent battle

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01 September, 2007

The German Federal Patent Court issued a nullity judgment against Mars Inc/MEI Inc. in July, declaring patent EP 0 026 775 (DE 693 06 231) claims 26, 27 and 28 to be invalid for the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany. The judgment, awarded in favor of JCM, requires Mars Inc./MEI Inc. to bear all costs of the procedure in the amount of 120 percent of the enforceable amount.

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Ritzio raises $280m

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01 September, 2007

Ritzio International has raised $280 million through its debut placement of Limited Recourse Notes (LRNs), more commonly called Credit Linked Notes (CLNs).

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WMS launches Russian software

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01 September, 2007

WMS’s new software has already been approved by VNIIMS (a state regulating and certification institution) and is available through Unicum Gaming.

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Inspired wins further successes

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01 September, 2007

Gala Coral Group has expanded its portfolio of server-based gaming terminals by adding a further 1200, from the Inspired Gaming Group. Meanwhile, Inpsired is scoring significant success in Asia...

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Atronic announces corporate leadership changes

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01 September, 2007

Atronic International makes changes at executive level to move company forward...

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New Business Development Managers for TCSJH

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01 September, 2007

TCSJOHNHUXLEY has enhanced its worldwide Business Development Team with a string of fresh appointments...

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Ardac wins default with Weike

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01 September, 2007

Slots manufacturer Weike has made the impressive Ardac Elite its default bill and ticket acceptor in their machine range...

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Casino Technology launches new PC-based slots…

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01 September, 2007
Casino Technology in Casino International Online

Casino Technology broadens its range of new-generation games with an advanced PC-based platform which brings greater benefits to players - and the company enjoyed a successful showing at the recent gaming show in Peru.

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Abbiati granted Greek License

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01 September, 2007

Casino equipment company Abbiati has taken a giant step toward providing its services for the Greek gaming industry...

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Marks decks out The Isle

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01 September, 2007
John Marks at The Isle, in Casino International

Casino uniform specialists John Marks have contributed their expertise to the newly-opened Isle casino, Coventry, UK...

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GLI earns provisional approval, new appointments

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01 September, 2007

GLI earns Gambloing Commission approval, more

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Bally does Viejas, Mount Airy and Foxwoods deals

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01 September, 2007

Bally Technologies has enjoyed further success with a contract to supply Viejas Casino, Mount Airy Casino and more...

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University develops Roulette Monitor System

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01 September, 2007

A Hull University (UK) project has resulted in the development of anti-fraud software that detects bias in roulette wheels...

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VendingData signs distribution deal

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01 September, 2007

VendingData has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Advanced Electronic Systems, part of the Suzo-Happ Group

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Fournier supplies EPT

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01 September, 2007
European Poker Tour sponsored by Fournier

Card specialists Fournier have signed a deal to be the official suppliers of playing cards to the European Poker Tour.

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EiG 2007 Preview

October 2 - 4, Barcelona. www.eigexpo.com
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01 September, 2007
EiG 2007, Barcelona in Casino International

A look forward to the EiG Congress and Expo in Barcelona, October 2007.

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PokerPro hits Macau and Michigan

Published: 
01 September, 2007

PokerPro has two new installations to celebrate - one in Macau, China and one in Michigan, USA.

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Stateside

Sharon Harris brings us up to date on the biggest events in North American gaming over the summer...
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01 September, 2007
Sharon Harris's Stateside column for Casino International

Welcome back to Casino International. Like many of you, we took a break from publishing an August issue. We refreshed, regrouped and set in motion what should prove to be a dynamite year of intriguing, informative and insightful international editorial for you.

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Latino America - English edition

Ricki Chavez-Munoz reports from Latino America, bringing you the lowdown on happenings in one of casino gaming's growth areas.
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01 September, 2007
Novomatic's stand at the Peru show in Casino International

We are just closing this edition, minutes after the close of Peru Gaming Show 2007 in Lima, which each day finished up with a supreme music presentation from a local band of international renown. On the fifth edition of PGS 2007 Elizabeth Leiva and her team at Business & Leisures managed to increase exhibitor and expo space, but more on this in our final piece below.

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Latino America – Spanish edition

Ricki Chavez-Munoz reports on what's hot and happening in Latin America in our monthly column - Spanish Edition
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01 September, 2007
Boss Gaming in Casino International

Estamos cerrando esta edición minutos después del cierre del Peru Gaming Show 2007 en Lima, que realmente deslumbro con tres supremas presentaciones artísticas al final de cada uno de los tres dias del evento. En realidad el evento es un supremo esfuerzo del equipo de Elizabeth Leiva y su empresa Business & Leisures que en su quinto ano ha logrado una vez mas incrementar especio y participantes. Pero de esto, líneas abajo.

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Connecting to your players

Published: 
01 September, 2007
Server-based gaming feature in Casino International

Server-based gaming, or ‘The Networked Floor of the Future’ as Bally prefers to call it, is poised to revolutionise how operators manage their estate, not just their slot floors. And it’s as much about connecting to players and providing the best, most personalised gaming experience as it is about connecting machines and adhering to standards and protocols, as Graeme Kidd reports.

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The complex current politics of gambling

Nick Hawkins explains
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01 September, 2007
Nick Hawkins, Casino International's new columnist

Former UK Shadow Gambling Minister Nick Hawkins explains why we shouldn’t get into too much of a panic over what the British Prime Minister has been saying, and what the Government really means...

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Cash Fever hits landmark figure in Latin America

Published: 
01 September, 2007

Atronic's Cash Fever, their linked gaming concept, has reached a milestone – its 100th installation in Latin America.

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Atronic’s King Kong Cash finds international success...

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01 September, 2007

Atronic's multi-level progressive King Kong Cash sees success in Latin America and South Africa.

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Gary Platt provides Casino Queen land facility with slot seating

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01 September, 2007

Seating giant Gary Platt enjoys a raft of product shipped to North American casinos in recent months...

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London Clubs uses Visimetrics DVRs at Empire

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01 September, 2007

Visimetrics hardware forms part of the Empire's grand refurbishment in London...

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Czech Republic sees first Hyperlink installation

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01 September, 2007

Aristocrat Technologies celebrates its first Hyperlink installation int he Czech Republic – probably the first of many...

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PokerPro impresses in Germany

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01 September, 2007

Electronic Poker table game PokerPro proves a success in Germany for distributors Aristocrat...

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Casinos Austria completes second CHIP CASH installation

Published: 
01 September, 2007
Another successful CHIP CASH installation for Atronic Systems

Atronic Systems has now completed the second installation of its cashless system, CHIP CASH in one of Casinos Austria’s casinos. The deal signed earlier this year was for Atronic Systems to install CHIP CASH in all 12 of Casinos Austria’s casinos by the middle of 2009. The aim is to make all the casinos fully coinless.

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Novomatic hits Spain and Belgium

Published: 
01 September, 2007
Novo MultiRoulette

Novomatic secures a major installation in Spain, as featured in Casino International's Installations feature.

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Signs4U

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01 September, 2007
Signs4U's Martin Spies in Casino International

Casino signage specialists Signs4U are garnering a reputation as the place to go for top-quality promotional signage for manufacturers and operators alike. Jon Bruford met one of the company's owners, Martin Spies, to find out what makes them special.

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Choosing a marketing agency

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01 September, 2007
Martin Jones of AAR in Casino International

Finding the right company to market your casino can be a real headache. Martin Jones, Director of Advertising at AAR, a marketing consultancy, has a few tips to help make the job a lot easier...

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Aspers hits Wales

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01 September, 2007
Aspers Swansea in Casino International

Following their success in Newcastle, the Aspers brand is about to open in Swansea, South Wales. Jon Bruford caught up with General Manager Richard Noble to find out about their superb loyalty scheme and the new project in the heart of the city’s Wind Street.

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