At G2E
(US).- IGT and Strategy9 announced that a third-party developed application has been successfully tested and integrated into IGT’s server-based network. This innovative functionality will interface with IGT’s sbX tournament concepts and was on display in IGT’s booth at the Global Gaming Expo that finished yesterday in Las Vegas.
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(US).- Aristocrat Technologies Europe has conjured up another mystical marvel in Luigi’s Ball, a new Multi Line game available in both Viridian and XCite formats. High resolution graphics and magical sound effects complement the clairvoyant theming, designed to inspire players while crystal gazing at visions of big fortunes.
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AGA president says online gambling tops industry concerns
(US).- The legalization of Internet gambling will be the hottest federal issue facing Nevada’s gaming industry in the next few years, the president of the American Gaming Association said. "The need for new tax money could drive its legalization in both houses of Congress,” said Frank Fahrenkopf, the AGA president and CEO.
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New taxes for gambling venues asked in the City of Buenos Aires
(Argentina).- After rejecting the budget and the increment in taxes, the political counterattack of the opposition was to propose the government to charge an 8% tax to the collection of riverboat casinos, bingo halls and slots in Palermo horse racetrack. With these resources, they say, it could be replaced the tax increment proposed by City Mayor Mauricio Macri.
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Galaxy pushes back Macau casino opening to 2010
(Macau).- Galaxy Entertainment Group will delay the opening of its new casino in Macau to 2010 from the middle of next year because of a difficult market, the firm said last week.
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PartyGaming affirms that the crisis also affects players
(UK).- Online gaming company PartyGaming affirms that players are reducing their online visits due to the economic crisis, but it expects to comply with its annual forecast.
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Odds stacked against betting firm Stanleybet International
(UK / Greece).- Liverpool gaming company says powerful political forces in Europe are restricting growth. Formerly part of the Stanley Leisure gambling empire, the firm operates more than 1,500 betting outlets in mainland Europe generating revenues of over us$ 300 million a year.
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Louisiana casinos won nearly us$ 208 million in October
(US).- Despite a nationwide economic slowdown, Louisiana’s state-licensed casinos won nearly us$ 208 million from gamblers in October, an increase over the same period last year, state police reported Tuesday at a Louisiana Gaming Control Board meeting in Baton Rouge.
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(Singapore).- BMM Compliance announced that it has established a presence in Singapore and will be opening the first gaming test lab operation in the country. BMM Compliance Singapore office will be ready for business in January 2009.
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| MGM Grand Ho Tram will anchor a us$ 4.2 billion resort complex |
MGM Mirage to develop casino in Vietnam
(Vietnam).- MGM Mirage announced it is teaming up with an Asian development company to build a "Las Vegas-style" casino in Vietnam. Asian Coast Development Ltd. will own and finance the MGM Grand Ho Tram. MGM Mirage will give development assistance and operate the resort property when it’s completed.
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Taiwan nearing approval for casinos
(Taiwan).- Taiwanese parliament is set to legalize gambling on a group of offshore islands as soon as year end, legislative sources said this week, as local officials eye permits for three resort casinos to shore up their economy.
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| The firm"s corporate website has now been changed to Neovia.com |
Neteller changes its name to Neovia Financial
(Isle of Man).- Isle of Man-based online payment provider Neteller has announced that it has officially changed its name to Neovia Financial following confirmation from the Companies Registry that the new moniker has now been registered.
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Six new casinos planned to be opened in the next ten years in Guatemala
(Guatemala).- Alekson Development Group, affiliated to Fin City Associates, announced the signing of an agreement with Guatemala Pediatric Association to develop six hotel resorts with spa, restaurants, marina, casino and golf courses in the following ten years.
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| AGA CEO pointed his opinions on the matter within the economic crisis |
Gaming revenues tumble in the 12 states with commercial casinos
(US).- Gaming revenues in the 12 states with commercial casinos have tumbled 2.5 % through the first nine months of 2008 and the trend worsened as the year progressed. That was the bleak outlook painted by AGA CEO Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. as the Global Gaming Expo is taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| Its CEO reiterated its forecast for fiscal 2009 profit of us$ 2.15 to us$ 2.45 a share |
Bally Tech says slot replacement sales will improve "slightly" in 2009
(US).- Bally Technologies Inc. expects replacement slot machine orders will start to improve “slightly" in about a year as US casinos freshen existing floors to compete for a bigger slice of dwindling entertainment spending.
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| Innovative software solutions can be seen at LVGI´s Booth number 711 |
LVGI offers "Our Software, Your Way for Your Players" at G2E
(US).- Las Vegas Gaming is launching a suite of new and exciting software applications on both their award-winning PlayerVision system and the IGTsb platform, which are being shown at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2008.
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| Kare to use the latest technology from Innocore’s Intel-based gaming board range |
Kare Technology selects Innocore Gaming
(Russia / UK).- Innocore Gaming Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of PC based gaming platforms, announced that Kare Technology has selected Innocore to supply the platform for its next generation games.
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| Yesterday, it opened its doors to more than 750 companies worldwide |
| Once more, G2E is the great shop window of novelties for the gaming industry |
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| (US, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Las Vegas inaugurated yesterday its eighth edition and offered the most important manufacturers and providers worldwide a solid international platform to release the latest novelties available for the gaming industry. |
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| "Rather than shying away from the economic downturn we are addressing it head on in our conference program" |
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| (US, exclusive Yogonet.com).- A few days before the beginning of G2E 2008, Yogonet.com interviewed Courtney Muller, Group Vice President at Reed Exhibitions, who talked about the expectations for this year’s edition, the number of exhibitors that will be present, the difference compared to the previous edition and her opinion on the current economic and financial crisis and how could it affect the show. |
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| Interview to Carlos Carrion, Marketing Manager Latin America of Aristocrat Technologies |
| "Once more, Aristocrat confirmed its commitment with Latin America" |
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| (Argentina).- After the management of SAGSE Buenos Aires, Carlos Carrion, Marketing Manager of Latin America of Aristocrat Technologies, gave its opinion on the event, on top of commenting the products exhibited by the firm and talk about the Argentine market. |
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| A dedicated conference track and premier vendors to be held as well |
| F&B returns to G2E to show the latest for the culinary marketplace |
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| (US).- Delicious culinary and cocktail demonstrations, a one-of-a-kind fashion show and a miniature Las Vegas made of sweet delights are just a few of the exciting elements in store for attendees at F&B at G2E 2008. |
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International Casino Conference (ICC)
26th January 2009, London, UK
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IGE 2009
Jan. 27th - 29th 2009
London, UK
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CAP Euro: London 09
January 29th -February 1st, 2009, London, UK
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