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JCM Global announced a worldwide agreement with Four Winds Interactive to provide JCM customers with Four Winds digital signage.
Vol. 10 • No. 19 • May 14, 2012 - Print This Issue
GOODS & SERVICES Archive
First Phase Completed on New York’s Resorts World Casino
Sun, May 13, 2012
JCJ Architecture has finished the first of several construction phases on Resorts World Casino New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack. The $510 million casino and entertainment project, run by the Genting Group, will repurpose 64-acres and will feature three, New York-themed casino levels.
IGT Installs sbX at Casino Campione; IGT Cloud in Mexico
Sun, May 13, 2012
Casino Campione in Como, Italy has implemented IGT’s sbX systems solution, as IGT announces the first installation in Mexico of an IGT Cloud-based system.
Valley Forge Uses Bally Systems, Games
Sun, May 13, 2012
Bally Technologies was awarded the system solution contract for the new Valley Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania, including floor-wide bonusing.
TransAct, NEWave Announce Alliance
Sun, May 13, 2012
TransAct Technologies and NEWave announced a strategic alliance that will integrate TransAct print systems with NEWave’s software solutions.
Cantor Opens Palms Sports Book
Sun, May 13, 2012
Cantor Gaming opened its sixth owned-and-operated race and sports book, along with an integral poker room, at the Palms casino in Las Vegas. Cantor CEO Lee Amaitis (second from l.) and the company’s Palms braintrust are shown at one of the poker tables in the Palms.
AGA Releases 2012 State of the States
Sun, May 13, 2012
The most comprehensive study of the gaming industry is issued each year by the American Gaming Association with the State of the States. In this year’s study, evidence continues to mount that the industry is rebounding from the bad years of 2008-2010, with a 3 percent increase in revenues over 2011.
Pinnacle Adds Atlantis to mychoice Options
Sun, May 06, 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment recently expanded its mychoice guest loyalty program to offer trips to Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Members also may earn points toward Mercedes-Benz vehicles and other distinctive gifts and trips.
GVG Enters South Dakota Market
Sun, May 06, 2012
Grand Vision Gaming has received approval from the South Dakota Lottery to sell its UltraVision multi-game video lottery product in the state.
MGM Honored as Top Companies in Diversity
Sun, May 06, 2012
DiversityInc has named Nevada’s MGM Resorts International one of the top U.S. companies for diversity. It is the seventh consecutive year MGM has received the recognition, and the only gaming company to be honored this year.
Metronia to Distribute TCSJohnHuxley Products
Sun, May 06, 2012
Metronia Group has signed an agreement with TCSJohnHuxley to distribute the supplier’s table game products in Spain, beginning with Multiplay roulette.
WagerLogic Uses Maxymiser Testing
Sun, May 06, 2012
WagerLogic is using Maxymiser’s MaxTEST software to improve customer loyalty and enhance the value of players on its gaming sites.
NEWave Expands Muscogee Relationship
Sun, May 06, 2012
Software supplier NEWave will expand its relationship with the Muscogee Creek Nation to install its software solutions at 10 of the tribe’s Oklahoma casinos.
JCM Global Wins West Virginia Contract
Sun, May 06, 2012
JCM has signed an exclusive agreement to supply its Paycheck 4 thermal printer to the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in West Virginia.
Inspired Launches Sabre Roulette at Revel
Sun, May 06, 2012
Two 12-player hybrid live/automated roulette units at the new Revel casino in mark the U.S. debut for the Sabre roulette system, distributed by Inspired Gaming Group.
FutureLogic Launches PromoNet v2.0
Sun, May 06, 2012
FutureLogic has launched an improved version of its PromoNet Intelligent Promotional Couponing Solution, along with a key add-on to the system.
Aristocrat Launches Maryland Live! Online
Sun, May 06, 2012
Aristocrat Technologies has launched the first play-for-fun website associated with a bricks-and-mortar casino in concert with the new Maryland Live! casino.
Table Trac Signs Deal with Santee Sioux
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Table Trac will provide Nebraska’s Santee Sioux Nation with a casino management system for Nebraska’s first casino, Ohiya Casino and Bingo.
Oxford Casino Picks JCM
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Maine’s new Oxford Casino will open with JCM’s iVISION bill validators on all 527 slot machines.
Eldorado Adds Bally Networked Functions
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
The Eldorado casino in Reno has added the Bally iVIEW Display Manager system and Elite Bonusing Suite of software products for interactive bonusing.
IGT: Positive Results Helped by Interactive
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
International Game Technology reported that its new interactive business and the purchase of Double Down Interactive helped boost revenues. Analysts are split.
AGS Granted Nevada Licensing
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
American Gaming Systems has been granted licenses to manufacture and distribute its slots in Nevada, as well as a license to operate a slot route.
First Drag-Queen Staffed Bar Opens
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
The nation’s first bar and casino staffed by drag queens will open May 5 on Fremont Street. Bowling, video games, sparkling chandeliers and amazing people-watching will be featured.
NRT Kiosks Dot Sands Cotai Central
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Sands Cotai Central opened with a complement of kiosks using NRT’s QuickJack2 Kiosk Solution for ticket redemption, bill breaking and ATM transactions.
IGT, PlayCity Partner in Mexico
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
International Game Technology announced it has been named a strategic partner by PlayCity Casino, operator of 20 slot properties in Mexico.
Aristocrat Enters South Dakota
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Aristocrat Technologies has received approval from the South Dakota Lottery for its “Player’s World” VLT product, marking its first entry in the U.S. VLT market.
Ameristar Connects With MGM Las Vegas
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Star Awards members at Ameristar in East Chicago now have a chance to earn discounted or complimentary stays at any of MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas properties. Ameristar also has completed a $7 million upgrade of its 288-room hotel.
GSA Releases System-to-System Standard
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
The Gaming Standards Association has released the latest update to its system-to-system standard, S2S v 1.6, including game-download and player tracking updates.
Boyd Launches B Connected Social
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Boyd Gaming’s updated players club web site lets members play games to earn points. They’ll also be rewarded by spreading the word about Boyd’s properties and promotions through social media.
Industry Emphasizes National Volunteer Week
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Commercial gaming companies went “All In for Giving & Volunteering” during the week honoring volunteers. The American Gaming Association also released a paper quantifying the industry’s philanthropic successes.
MotorCity Offers Miles For Cars
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel has started a new rewards program that lets players redeem MotorCity Miles for Big Three automaker car leases or purchases. The program is the first of its kind in the casino industry.
Maine Casino Picks Aristocrat
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Black Bear Entertainment’s new Oxford Casino in Maine has selected Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 as its casino management system.
Interblock, Atomic Gaming Sign Distribution Deal
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Slovenia’s Elektroncek has signed an agreement with South African company Atomic Gaming to distribute the Interblock brand of automated table game systems.
Caesars Gets Exclusive on ‘Clue’
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Caesars Entertainment announced an exclusive arrangement to launch the new “Clue” community-style game from WMS Gaming.
Konami, DRGT Sign Distribution Deal
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
DR Gaming Technology will sell and service Konami slot machines in three key European countries under a new distribution agreement.
Prestigious Gaming Conference Headed to Vegas in 2013
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
The 15th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking will be held in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace from May 27-31, 2013. The conference has added the International Gaming Institute at UNLV as an organizer, along with the founding institution, UNR's Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming led by gaming legend, Professor Bill Eadington (l.).
G&D, JV Partners to Create Mobile Security Protocol
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Giesecke & Devrient has entered a joint-venture agreement headed by U.K.-based ARM Holdings with the aim to produce a common security standard for mobile devices.
Thomas Selects TransAct Epic 950
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Thomas Automatics has selected the Transact Epic 950 printer as the default printer for its ThomasPay suite of transaction automation products.
Revel Chooses Rainmaker
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Revel Entertainment Group has chosen the “revolution” business-optimization software package from the Rainmaker Group.
Gauselmann Buys Big Spanish Distributor
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Gauselmann expands its reach in Spain with the purchase of one of the country’s largest AWP distributors and slot arcade operators
Konami Adopts IGT Universal Adaptor
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Konami Gaming announced a joint agreement with IGT to use IGT’s Universal Game Adaptor to enable interactive IGT Service Window functions on Konami slot machines.
Buffalo Thunder Hires Glenn Group
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
The Glenn Group of Nevada has been hired by the Pueblo of Pojoaque to provide strategic planning, media placement and online advertising for Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino and Cities of Gold Casino. Both are located in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area.
EA Sports Bar Comes to Cosmo
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
An alliance of EA Sports, Sharp, and Sony has brought sports games to the new lounge at the Cosmopolitan, which opened March 31.
Mobile App for Leroy’s Approved
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Nevada regulators have approved an iPad application that allows state residents and visitors to place sports wagers from their tablets.
BMM Recognized by Mexico
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Mexico’s gaming regulatory agency has officially recognized BMM International as a testing facility using the NMX standard used by many Mexican casinos.
Table Trac, CountR Sign Distribution Deal
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Table Trac and CountR Cash Systems have signed a deal giving Table Trac exclusive dealer rights to several cash-handling and coinless redemption products produced by CountR.
Hard Rock Debuts ‘Backstage Pass’
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
The Hard Rock Hotel’s new rewards program, Backstage Pass, has an in-crowd cachet and a different approach to earned rewards. It is limited to one property in Vegas.
Elray Gaming Buys Macau VIP Operator
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
In a convoluted deal, a publicly held gaming company has signed a letter of intent to buy a company that has an interest in the Macau VIP market.
Former Harrah’s Chairman Gives $5 million to University of Nevada, Reno
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
The large gift from Phil Satre and his wife Jennifer Satre is a major gift that will benefit the university’s K-12 education, medicine and athletics programs
Aristocrat Launches in Spanish Bar Market
Sun, Mar 25, 2012
Aristocrat Technologies debuted the first game it has developed exclusively for Spain’s Type B bar market, “Desert Magic.”