Wynn Resorts is gaming industry’s most admired company
(US).- Wynn Resorts again ranks highest among large hotel-casino operators in Fortune magazine's annual rankings of the most admired companies in each industry. Fortune, in its March 22 issue, ranks Apple Inc. as the most admired company in the world.
“Bally is exhibiting its latest innovations in Santo Domingo”
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Bally is exhibiting its most recent innovations in Santo Domingo. Among these innovations, there are the new video games Cash Spin and Vegas Hits. |
(Dominican Republic).- Jorge Morales, acting director for Latin America of Bally Technologies, was interviewed in exclusive by Yogonet.com about the products that the firm is presenting in Caribbean Gaming Show. “We expect that our latest innovations and our wide selection of products are well received by our regional customers”, he said.
Konami Gaming announces the launch of the Advantage Revolution
(US).- Konami Gaming announced the launch of the Advantage Revolution at Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, California. It is a unique slot cabinet which features two high-definition video screens combined with traditional mechanical reels that rotate back and forth to keep players engaged and entertained.
Pinnacle Entertainment chooses GPI to furnish River City Casino
(US).- Gaming Partners International announced that it has completed delivery of casino furniture, casino chips and associated gaming products for the opening of River City Casino, located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Gtech G2 poker software update gives players more choices
(UK).- Gtech G2 has updated the poker software on its International Poker Network (IPN), and is now the largest independent poker network in Europe, giving players more choices at the table and more convenience at the cashier.
Raw Thrills opts for MEI bill validators in all Coin-Op Games
(US).- MEI has entered into a long-term exclusive agreement with arcade game developer Raw Thrills, whereby Raw Thrills is changing their payment systems specification to MEI.
Harrah’s launches online bingo with Gamesys
(UK).- Harrah’s Interactive Entertainment announced the official launch of its Caesars brand into the UK online bingo market in cooperation with Gamesys, owner of Jackpotjoy, which was chosen by HIE to provide the software platform for Caesars Bingo, as well as management of gaming operations, customer service and payment solutions.
AGA: United States casino revenue drops 5.7% in 2009
(US).- US casinos have run into a string of bad luck as the recession and other factors cut into gambling revenues, even as more states move to get a piece of the action. Gaming revenues in the 12 US states authorizing casinos fell 5.7 % in 2009 to us$ 30.7 billion, according to a preliminary estimate by the American Gaming Association.
Regulators to take the stage at VLT event at ENADA
(Italy).- With the VLT expansion in Italy already being described as the biggest single thing to happen to the European gambling business for at least a decade, Italian regulators are set to take the stage on the topic at an industry conference – the first of its kind – at ENADA, Rimini on 19 March.
PokerTek narrows losses for the fourth quarter of the year
(US).- PokerTek Inc. reports a fourth-quarter net loss of us$ 937,778, or 7 cents per fully diluted share, up from a net loss of us$ 1.8 million, or 16 cents per fully diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Innocore launches DPX-IRC Series reel controllers
(UK).- Innocore's new intelligent gaming reel controller modules (DPX-IRC Series) are ideal for use with Innocore gaming platforms to add an exciting mechanical reel dimension to the gaming machine. The IRC products provide a reliable means of controlling up to 6 mechanical reels from a single USB interface.
The private gaming sector ask Madrid Council to allow advertising
(Spain).- The sector of private gaming in Madrid, which comprises bingo halls, casinos and slots, has demanded the Council the authorization to advertise, as it occurs with online gaming, which is illegal in Spain, the bingo associations Aseju and Omega informed.
Scientific Games named Ian Timmis as new CEO
(US).- Scientific Games Corporation announced the appointment of Ian Timmis as Chief Executive of its wholly-owned subsidiaries The Global Draw Ltd. and Games Media effective March 8 reporting to Steve Frater who will continue in his role as Executive Chairman.
