A low volatility game
(UK).- Aristocrat Technologies Europe has unleashed Wild Cats on Viridian, a 50 Line Standalone game benefiting from eye-catching high resolution graphics and enhanced sound effects.
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UK: NEC casino plan safe from credit crunch
(UK).- The credit crunch will not restrict the development of a us$ 157 million casino and leisure complex at the NEC, the company behind the scheme has said. The announcement comes as many other large scale projects in Birmingham are put on hold by developers fearful of the current economic climate.
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| The first three games to go live are Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four and Bejeweled |
888 expands CryptoLogic licensing agreement
(UK).- 888 Holdings has expanded its three-year licensing agreement with CryptoLogic to incorporate an additional ten titles. The agreement signed in May 2008 covered an initial four games, three of which are now live on 888.com.
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New guidance for British gambling advertisements
(UK).- The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP), both independently administered by the Advertising Standards Authority, have launched new guidance for gambling advertisements in the UK, focusing on clauses common to the TV, radio and non-broadcast Codes.
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UK: Demand for top marketers drives casino sector salaries
(UK).- Fierce competition for diminishing spending power has placed a premium on salaries for marketing professionals in the casino sector, according to the findings of the inaugural salary survey carried out by specialist search and recruitment consultancy, Sports Recruitment International.
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| PWC estimates that annual growth rate of the Irish industry will be 15.3 % |
Gambling Compliance schedules debate on Irish gambling law changes
(Ireland).- Global Entertainment and Media Outlook report that the Irish casino sector would prove to be Europe’s second -fastest growing market over the next five years. Their assessment was based on significant regulatory changes.
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MEI extends Cashflow SC security and acceptance to the soft count room
(UK).- Easitrax Soft Count enables casinos to easily retrofit operations and receive faster, more accurate revenue data from slot machines. MEI has expanded its offering to casinos with the introduction of Easitrax Soft Count.
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UK: Lancaster casino plan was approved
(UK).- Controversial plans for a late-night casino on the edge of Lancaster have been approved - despite opposition from ward councilors.
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New appointments at Aristocrat Technologies Europe
(UK).- Aristocrat has strengthened its sales and marketing representation in Europe with the appointment of Milana Baysangurova to the post of Regional Sales Manager. She has six years experience in the gaming industry and will be responsible for jurisdictions including the UK, Germany, Italy, Monaco, Macedonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
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WagerWorks integrates with Orbis
(UK).- Online casino and games developer WagerWorks has announced that it has integrated its RGS gaming system with the Orbis OpenBet platform.
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Betfair launched its Arcade Games offering
(UK).- Betfair launched the Betfair Arcade, an innovative and engaging gambling offering on the net. It will open with over 60 games, including 17 large progressive jackpots.
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SAGSE Gaming & Amusement Buenos Aires
October 15th - 17th, 2008
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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MAGIA 2008
October, 15th - 17th
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Asian Gambling Briefing (AGB)
21st - 22nd October 2008 - Singapore
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