Bringing total number of GLI’s global lab locations to 20
Spain
| 02/02/2012
(Spain).- GLI has opened its newest laboratory location in Sant Cugat, Spain, near Barcelona. The lab, GLI Test Labs Espana (GLI Espana), will support both land-based and iGaming testing and certification work for Spanish suppliers and operators. The new office brings the total number of GLI’s global lab locations to 20.
Players to benefit from a single wallet solution to play in the new live casino
Netherlands
| 02/02/2012
(Holland).- World leader of video-streamed Live Dealer gaming, Evolution Gaming, has signed an exclusive agreement to supply Oranje Casino with two localised, dedicated Live Casino tables staffed by native speaking Dutch dealers. Oranjecasino.com is the first and only online casino to offer native Dutch speaking dealers to its players.
He is one of the industry’s most influential characters
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This prestigious award, which has seen past recipients including Dr Stanley Ho and Andrew Love, recognises the influence and inspiration Bertil Knutsson has made on the gaming industry.
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United Kingdom
| 02/02/2012
(UK).- TCS John Huxley Chairman, Bertil Knutsson, recently received the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 5th International Gaming Awards. He was honoured at the annual gala award dinner held on 23rd January at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel in London, amongst leading figures of the international gaming community.
Total revenue increased 15 %
United States
| 02/02/2012
(US).- Bally Technologies announced diluted earnings per share of us$ 0.54 and us$ 0.99 on revenue of us$ 210 million and us$ 405 million for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively. “As we celebrate 80 years of success, I am proud that Bally remains a source of true innovation with exciting growth opportunities,” said Richard M. Haddrill, the company’s CEO.
It now owns 97.6% of the shares in Entraction
United States
| 02/02/2012
(US).- After purchasing online gambling software developer Entraction Holding last June for just over us$ 114 million, International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it has changed the name of the Entraction Poker Network.
Next June in Lima
Peru
| 02/02/2012
(Peru).- The III International Gaming Congress which will take place in Lima on June 6 and 7, offers, on top of a complete academic agenda, an exclusive Corporate Show, a summit of associations and a social responsibility event.
David Gilbertson
United Kingdom
| 02/02/2012
(UK).- GamblingCompliance appoints David Gilbertson as chairman of the business, with the aim to oversee and drive forward its proposition and market share. Appointed as strategic adviser to the company in October 2011, he has a wealth of knowledge within B2B publishing with more than 30 years’ experience in the information industry.
To us$ 3.13 billion last month
Macau
| 02/02/2012
(Macau).- Casino revenue in Macau rose 35 % in January, beating analyst estimates as Chinese tourists spent more during the Lunar New Year holiday. Revenue at casinos in Macau jumped 35 % to us$ 3.13 billion in January.
At Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
United States
| 02/02/2012
(US).- JCM Global has completed installation of an extensive digital signage package at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington. The project gives resort guests visuals inside the resort that are as stunning as the landscape that surrounds it outside.
Its booth received over 200 visitors over the three days
United Kingdom
| 02/02/2012
(UK).- The Isle of Man received inquiries from companies looking to obtain their first gaming licence as well as being approached by a number of companies already established in their jurisdictions at ICE in London last week.
Stephen Sandstrom presented his House Bill 108
United States
| 02/02/2012
(US).- A member of the Utah House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would prohibit online gambling in the western state should any of the proposed federal legislation legalising the activity get the nod.
In Spain
Spain
| 02/02/2012
(Spain) .- Last year left a worrying picture for the Spanish gambling venues. The fall in collections and the shutdown of establishments were common in a fiscal year that yielded results unknown in the past four exercises.
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NEW PRODUCTS
v2 colibri
United Kingdom
(UK).- The new coin validator v2 colibri combines key validation technologies from both NRI and Money Controls products and is the first product launched under the Crane Payment Solutions brand. The product was presented at London show last week.
INTERVIEW
Kate Chambers, Clarion Events' Portfolio Director
United Kingdom
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- With a certain nostalgia, the exhibitors left yesterday afternoon the convention center which, for more than 20 years, housed the main European event of the sector. The trade show, which next year will be held February 5-7 in the new ExCel Convention Center, was the launching platform of tens of novelties not only for Europe but for the whole world. Kate Chambers, ICE Director, made a first evaluation of the event, which once again lived a positive edition.
INTERVIEW
Giorgio Abbiatti, CEO of Abbiati Casino Equipment
United Kingdom
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Giorgio Abbiati, CEO of Abbiati Casino Equipment, talked about the release of RFID hologram at ICE 2011 show, where the company also told its customers about the recent ISO 9001 certification obtained by the firm. “The Asian market helped Abbiati a lot, because the European market has been still very quiet,” he added, when asked about last year’s balance.
INTERVIEW
Rosa Mateo, Commercial Director of Unidesa Gaming
United Kingdom
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- During ICE, which took place last week in London’s Earls Court, Yogonet.com talked to Rosa Mateo, Commercial Director of Unidesa Gaming, who commented about the products that the firm presented and made an analysis on the performance of the firm in 2011.
INTERVIEW
Held last week at the Roof Gardens in Kensington
United Kingdom
(UK).- Last week, TCS John Huxley organized its Access All Areas Event held at the spectacular Roof Gardens in Kensington. The firm provided an impressive backdrop for its new range of innovations, and visitors were able to enjoy the experience at the firm’s venue, transformed into a stunning casino environment.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Kate Chambers
Portfolio Director responsible for ICE Totally Gaming
NEXT FAIRS AND EVENTS
February, 2 - February, 3
Las Vegas, United States
