Showcasing industry’s latest products, services and technologies
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The conference part of the event starts today, while the trade show portion open its doors tomorrow.
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Macau
| 21/05/2013
(Macau).- The largest gaming event in Asia, G2E Asia 2013, kicks off this week at CotaiExpo in The Venetian Macao. It has nearly 7,000 sqm of net floor space, 20 % more than in the previous year. The conference part of the event starts today, while the trade show portion open its doors tomorrow. There will be a total of 139 exhibitors this year, including at least 27 showing their products at G2E Asia for the first-time.
Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations
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Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations.
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Panama
| 21/05/2013
(Panama, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Ainsworth displayed products such as Quad Shots, Multi Games 1, 2 and 3, new games of Triple Shot and Double Hits and several progressives at the booth it had in SAGSE Central America & Caribbean @ Panama. Yogonet.com interviewed Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations of the company, who commented: “We are currently present in casinos belonging to the main companies, such as Golden Lyon, Cirsa, Royal Casino, Princess Casino, Codere and others.”
First interactive gaming service provider in the state to go live
United States
| 21/05/2013
(US).- GLI has completed its testing and certification of Ultimate Gaming’s intrastate interactive gaming system for Nevada. The testing was exclusively done by GLI in its Las Vegas and Colorado laboratories. The certified system has since been approved for field trial by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, making Ultimate Gaming the first interactive gaming service provider in Nevada to go live with intrastate interactive gaming.
Opinion Column
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(*) By Carlos Fonseca Sarmiento Illegal gaming in South America |
Lawyer and international consultant Carlos Fonseca Sarmiento, specialized in legal aspects for the Latin American gaming industry, performs a general analysis on the reasons that lead this sector to count with a high level of informality in different countries of the region.
Over the words “Cotai Strip”
Macau
| 21/05/2013
(Macau).- In an judgement handed down on April 25 but made public last week, the Court of Second Instance has sided with Melco Crown Entertainment and rejected Sands’ attempt to register the “Cotai Strip CotaiTravel” as a trademark, Business Daily reports.
Instant tickets and services
United States
| 21/05/2013
(US / Panama).- Scientific Games informed that its strategic alliance formed with a Panamanian company has signed an instant ticket and cooperative services contract with Loteria Nacional de Beneficencia of Panama (National Lottery of Panama).
A Nektan development
United States
| 21/05/2013
(US).- William Hill Online has this weekend launched “Show Me The Bunny” a hybrid skill/slot game on its Vegas Casino website marking the first of many releases of next-generation casino games created by Nektan.
For its 888 sport offering
Malta
| 21/05/2013
(Malta).- Kambi Sports Solutions announced that it has signed an agreement to deliver a fully managed Sportsbook solution to 888, under the www.888sport.com brand. The agreement will enable 888 to offer a significantly upgraded sports betting experience to its customer base in addition to facilitating expansion of its business into target regulated markets.
To the British government
United Kingdom
| 21/05/2013
(UK).- BACTA has called for the UK government to provide a “more effective and competitive” framework for the amusement and gaming market to operate. The organisation’s CEO, Leslie MacLeod-Miller, told InterGame that the way the industry is currently regulated means it is not working on a “level playing field” with other licensed premises.
By Travel + Leisure India & South Asia
Macau
| 21/05/2013
(Macau).- Travel + Leisure India & South Asia named The Venetian Macao “The Best Luxury Resort in the World” for the second year running as part of its annual “World’s Best Awards,” chosen by readers of the magazine and presented recently in Mumbai.
Last May 8-9
Panama
| 21/05/2013
(Panama).- SAGSE Panama, that took place May 8-9 at Hotel de Panama exhibition center, was an ideal opportunity for Amatic Industries to show its products. The upright Performer C22 gaming machine with a great range of games was a focus of attention. The company is making great strides into Latin America and thus local Panamanian operators were keen to learn more of the opportunities Amatic offers.
Next week, at Hotel Westin Libertador, in Lima
Peru
| 21/05/2013
(Peru).- The fourth Andean Gaming Trade Show Peru will have a complementary program of events of interest for the development and social impact of the market. With the aim to promote and make Social Business Responsibility actions for the industry, special activities will take place.
Considering that several states are legalizing the activity
United States
| 21/05/2013
(US).- Now that it seems that legal online gambling is gathering momentum in the United States, the credit card giant Visa appears to be making moves to prepare for the revolution. In a recent circular to interested parties, the firm reminded them that there are certain online gambling transactions that can be legally processed.
VIPs account for about two-thirds
Macau
| 21/05/2013
(Macau).- High-stakes gambling at MGM China Holdings' casinos in Macau will continue to improve "slightly" this year with the uptick in the local economy, according to the company. Grant Bowie, CEO of MGM China, said that business from high-stakes gamblers is "solid" and revenue from VIP customers is "sustainable" for Macau casino operators.
Through TVE, Antena 3 and Mediaset proposals
Spain
| 21/05/2013
(Spain).- The frenzy for betting reached the Spanish TV with the emergence and success of diverse programs. Lovers of American roulette, casino, poker, bingo and any type of games of chance have plenty of reasons to celebrate and enjoy what television offers them.
Including the exchange of information, advice and expertise
Austria
| 21/05/2013
(Austria).- The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) signed an agreement with The European Lotteries (EL), the umbrella organisation of national lotteries across Europe. The organisations will work together to share knowledge and best practice in the fight against match-fixing and betting fraud.
It participated in the forum and presentations
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EGT representatives Emilia Tomachinska and Stanislav Stanev shared their satisfaction by the event.
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Germany
| 20/05/2013
(Germany).- Euro Games Technology has joined the Slot Summit, in Germany, for the second consecutive year. The event organized by the European Casino Association has been held in Dortmund. Along with other leading slot manufacturers and casino operators, EGT took active part in the forum and presentations aiming the technological improvement and maximisation of the potential of the casino floors.
Fairs & Events
May, 21 - May, 23
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May, 29 - May, 30
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August, 14 - August, 15
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September, 23 - September, 26
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November, 12 - November, 14
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November, 12 - November, 13
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February, 4 - February, 6
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April, 2 - April, 3
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NEW PRODUCTS
Each one tells a hot story
Bulgaria
(Bulgaria).- Casino Technology highlights its Penthouse Slots series, which now offers a multigame set, featuring a collection of glamorous, entertaining games. Umbrella Dance, Butterfly Dreaming, Wild Temptations, Foxy Wash and Blazing Guitars have an excellent presentation in video and a range of tempting bonuses.
HIGHLIGHT
It is expected to be completed by the end of 2013
United States
(US).- WMS Industries Inc. announced that at a special stockholders’ meeting held last Friday, WMS stockholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated January 30, 2013, with Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS) providing for the acquisition of WMS by Scientific Games.
Exclusive Interview
Emilio López, Aristocrat’s Marketing Manager for Latin America
Panama
(Panama, exclusive Yogonet.com).- A few days after the end of SAGSE Central America & Caribbean @ Panama, Yogonet.com interviewed Emilio López, Marketing Manager of Aristocrat for Latin America, who made a balance of the participation of the firm at the recent event. “SAGSE has been spectacular, we sold all the machines we brought. It has been a complete success,” affirmed the executive.
HIGHLIGHT
For us$ 7.6 million
United Kingdom
(UK).- The Rank Group has completed the acquisition of Gala Casinos. Rank, based at Maidenhead in Berkshire, announced in an interim management statement that the deal was concluded yesterday, after all the conditions of its revised acquisition agreement were met.
HIGHLIGHT
The event was held last month, in Dortmund
Germany
(Germany).- MEI sponsored the Slot Summit that took place April 23-25 at Casino Hohensyburg in Dortmund, Germany, exhibiting its comprehensive cash management solution of SC Advance and EASITRAX. The Slot Summit was the ideal opportunity for MEI to underline its unique benefits for casino operators, highlighted sources of MEI.
HIGHLIGHT
This will be the last time he speaks as AGA President and CEO
Netherlands
(Netherlands).- iGaming Business have announced that Frank Fahrenkopf, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, will be speaking at the iGaming Executive Conference and iGaming 4 Business Conference. Both events are taking place during the iGaming Super Show, which is being held in Amsterdam next June 11-14.
