“The industry was the one that has proposed the development of the certification rules for equipments in Mexico”
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Salvador Sánchez Abarca, Service Operations Manager for TI of NYCE, pointed that they are sure that certification will be boosted on the current year. |
(Mexico, exclusive Yogonet.com).- NYCE, entity in charge of the regulation of certification and verifications, has just issued the first certificate for the games and draws industry in Mexico. Alfastreet electronic roulette is the first gaming device that obtained the certification. Salvador Sánchez Abarca, Service Operations Manager for TI of NYCE, pointed that they are sure that certification will be boosted on the current year.
CAI and Cogetech announce a new joint venture in Italy
(Italy).- Casinos Austria International (CAI) and Cogetech announce new joint venture to launch up to 20 Video Lottery Gaming outlets in Italy. The two partners are investing close to 40 million euro in the joint venture, which will be handled by a new company – Azzurro Gaming S.p.A. – based in Milan, Italy.
Playtech 2009 profit rises on William Hill venture
(UK).- Internet gambling software developer Playtech posted a 71 % increase in full-year profit after a venture with William Hill boosted sales and said it made a “strong start” to 2010.
JCM Global’S UBA named “Best Electronic Gaming Peripheral Bill Acceptor”
(Macau).- JCM Global’s Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA) has won several awards, and now it has been named “Best Electronic Gaming Peripheral – Bill Acceptor” by Inside Asian Gaming magazine. The award win comes after UBA won all 100% of new Macau openings in 2009
Finnish Gran Casino Helsinki continues to cash in with MEI Cashflow SC
(Finland).- Cashflow SC is the product that has exceeded Gran Casino Helsinki’s expectations. Over two and a half years ago, the property performed a Value-added Trial (VAT), and since then, has continued to be more profitable and specify Cashflow SC on 100% of its machine purchases.
UK unveils new advertising codes
(UK).- Following a comprehensive review and a full public consultation last year, the UK’s Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have launched new Advertising Codes to come into force next September 1st.
France will grant licenses to private gaming operators
(France).- With 181 votes, compared to the 140 votes in the French Senate, it was approved the draft of the bill that will allow private operators to choose for gaming licenses.
GSA creates game authentication committee to develop an EGM validation protocol
(US).- To help operators, regulators and suppliers resolve three software concerns at the gaming device level, the Gaming Standards Association has created the Game Authentication Terminal (GAT) Committee.
FADJA will offer new services during the upcoming event
(Colombia).- One month before the Andean Gaming Trade Show, the strategic planning is full speed ahead. The entire organization team of 3A Producciones is meeting schedules and activities to begin getting everything ready for the 12th version of the event, next April 21-22.
Unidesa installs its TITO system in Casino de Marbella
(Spain).- Unidesa Gaming & Systems (UGS) has installed the TITO system of Forward Systems in Casino de Marbella. This way, it has become the first Spanish casino in implementing this system. Customers have received the new system positively, remarking its comfort and simplicity.
Dragonfish teams up with bwin Italia for new casino
(Italy).- Dragonfish, the independent B2B arm of 888 Holdings, announced that they have signed a deal with bwin Italia to set up a new casino site. The deal between the two companies is the first time Dragonfish has made a foray into the Italian market.
Nevada Commission rejects slot machines at cash registers
(US).- The Nevada Gaming Commission has rejected a new game concept that would have enabled convenience store customers to take their change from a transaction as a credit on a slot machine at the cash register.
Partouche Technologies achieves eCOGRA accreditation
(France).- The online and interactive software supplier subsidiary of the largest privately held land gambling group in France, Groupe Partouche, has successfully achieved accreditation by the independent standards and player protection body eCOGRA.
