October’s ICE Africa will be ‘the place of opportunities, networking and partnerships’ states John Kamara CDC Newswire · September 16, 2019 at 8:29 am John Kamara, co-founder of the Global Gaming Africa consultancy and Brand Ambassador for ICE Africa 2019, believes this year’s event is capturing the imagination of the pan-African gaming community. Speaking two weeks ahead of the show opening at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa, he said: “ICE Africa is attracting a massive amount of attention this year and as a consequence I can see us building on what was a highly successful launch event by attracting more crowds, more media and more government support.” He added: “The event is being widely talked about and received with a lot of positive interest. A number of people active in the industry have personally told me they are looking forward to ICE Africa more than any other event this year.” Mr Kamara, who is widely regarded as being one of the most respected thought leaders across the pan-African industry, believes the hallmarks of ICE Africa can… [continue reading]
Over 250 operators at Olympia London for Betting on Sports CDC Newswire · September 16, 2019 at 8:26 am Over 250 operators from around the world will descend on London this week to attend the fourth Betting on Sports conference and exhibition from SBC Events. Held at Olympia London from 17-20 September, Betting on Sports is the largest dedicated sports betting conference in the world and provides the most extensive conference agenda of any event in the industry. SBC Founder & CEO Rasmus Sojmark commented: “This year’s Betting on Sports will be our biggest yet and it is great to see that the number of operators attending who see the event as an important resource for their business. “Whether it’s keeping on top of the latest regulations, getting some insight on a potential new market, discovering the latest sports betting tech, meeting a potential new partner, catching up with existing customers, or discussing innovative ideas to reach end users, Betting on Sports is catering to all these objectives and… [continue reading]
ICE Africa to pave way for continent’s trailblazing customer data boom, argues Parimatch Africa CEO CDC Newswire · September 9, 2019 at 8:15 am ‘An unmissable opportunity for the entire industry to build a solid, sustainable foundation for the future of gaming,’ is how Lasha Gogiberidze, Chief Executive Officer at Parimatch Africa has described this year’s ICE Africa. Talking ahead of his panel debate on taking advantage of digital space, mobile betting and how customer data can be effectively collected and utilized, Mr Gogiberidze explained: “Africa is unique in that its reliance on mobile is absolute. From the age of 18, a mobile phone is a person’s ID and in some African countries they will even be able to go to the polls and vote using it! As an industry this puts us in a brilliant position as it allows for regulatory boards and businesses to create an ecosystem where data is regulated in the safest manner. Not only does this provide an incredible leap for responsible gambling with self-exclusion and other initiatives but… [continue reading]
Parx Casino Upgrades to JCM Global iVIZION Bill Validators, GEN5 Thermal Printers, ICB Intelligent Cash Box CDC Newswire · September 6, 2019 at 12:38 pm LAS VEGAS (September 6, 2019) – Philadelphia’s favorite place to play, Parx Casino, has upgraded its entire casino floor to JCM Global’s iVIZION bill validator, GEN5 Thermal Printer, and ICB Intelligent Cash Box. JCM’s award-winning products replace equipment from two other suppliers. “Parx Casinois the number one casino in Pennsylvania, and we promise our customers a state-of-the-art gaming experience. Upgrading our casino with JCM technology delivers on that promise and allows us to connect with our customers in even more direct ways, today and into the future,” said Steve Houle, Director of Slot Operations. iVIZION features advanced CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology and is the most secure bill validator in the global gaming industry. iVIZION protects operators by reading over 9.5 million data points on each note; capturing more than twice the data of the nearest competitor product. iVIZION’s powerful combination of optical sensors and mechanical security offers operators unmatched… [continue reading]
Clarion confirm creation of ICE Africa Champions CDC Newswire · August 29, 2019 at 7:55 am Ahead of the second edition of ICE Africa, scheduled for 2-3 October at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, event organisers Clarion Gaming has launched a new initiative designed to champion key gaming jurisdictions on the continent. The ICE Africa Champions who will endorse their respective territories and drive co-operation across all of the continent’s regulated gaming economies comprise: Colin Udoh, Nigerian journalist and sports television presenter; Dolan Beuthin, CEO, BestBet; John Kamara, co-founder of the Global Gaming Africa consultancy; Judy Kiragu, Director, GoldenKey Casino; Olafadeke Akeju, Senior Partner, WYS Solicitors; Nassim Randeree; Philippe Vlaemminck, Partner, Pharumlega; and, Yahaya Maikori Partner, Law Allianz. ICE Africa Brand Ambassador John Kamara, one of the most respected thought leaders across the pan-African industry, has praised the initiative as ‘an important step towards securing gaming’s future throughout the continent’. “As an ICE Africa Champion myself I am already excited at the opportunities that this… [continue reading]
JCM Global’s FUZION Technology Expands its GLI Certifications CDC Newswire · August 27, 2019 at 6:57 pm LAS VEGAS (August 27, 2019) – JCM Global’s patented and award-winning FUZION system has earned additional GLI certifications around North America. Certifications are the latest milestone achievements for the landmark and industry-changing FUZION system. Jurisdictions directly affected by the certifications include Arizona Tribal, California Tribal, Michigan State, Michigan Tribal, and Oklahoma Tribal. “We are excited to see FUZION gain additional regulatory certifications, and it is a clear indicator of where JCM is taking the gaming industry,” said Dave Kubajak, SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations. “At JCM, we have a proven track record of innovation, and we are constantly developing new ways to bring the strongest value through partnership with our customers. FUZION will transform the way our customers connect with their players and will greatly improve their casino operations.” Connecting JCM’s iVIZION bill validator and GEN5 Thermal Printer to the FUZION system unleashes a new industry direction: transforming each… [continue reading]
AGS launches new Orion Upright slot cabinet CDC Newswire · August 22, 2019 at 9:24 am LAS VEGAS – August 22, 2019 – AGS today announced the launch of its new Orion Upright slot platform, the latest addition to its Orion family of game cabinets. The Company pre-launched the cabinet earlier this year, and it is currently entertaining players at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut; in southern California at Pechanga Resort Casino and San Manuel Casino; and in Oklahoma at WinStar World Resort & Casino – to name a few. Like AGS’ Orion Portraitsm and Orion Slantsm, the new Orion Upright features the distinctive Orion starwall design, beautifully rendered with 420 full-color LED lights that synchronize with game-play, celebrate wins, and create eye-catching merchandising and attraction across the casino floor. “The Orion Upright is an exciting addition to our growing Orion family, providing us with a beautifully engineered dual-screen upright cabinet option,” AGS Senior Vice President of Slot Products Andrew… [continue reading]
Technology is the game changer for sports betting, argues ICE Africa speaker Seun Methowe CDC Newswire · August 20, 2019 at 9:21 am Seun Methowe, Head of Advertising and Partnership Sales, at global live sport OTT platform, DAZN, believes that new technologies and in particular streaming will create more demand from upwardly mobile players and lead to a transformation in the way that betting brands and broadcasters engage with the market. Speaking ahead of his appearance at October’s ICE Africa where he will be one of 65 thought leaders contributing to the event’s learning streams, Methowe, confirmed: “DAZN’s platform Goal.com is the number one football destination on the continent with more than 20m users drawn from throughout the regulated gaming economies. We are already working with major broadcasters and betting firms across Africa and there’s no doubt that technology will revolutionize the consumption of live and original sports content.” He added: “New markets in entertainment, including virtual and fantasy football, are trends that experts in the gambling and betting industry will need to… [continue reading]
JCM Global Installs New Direct View LED Display as Part of New Expansion at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort CDC Newswire · August 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2019) – Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls offers what it calls “Minnesota’s best casino action.” Now the excitement is larger than life at the Prairie Tap House inside Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort, where a 15ft x 8ft 1.9mm display from JCM Global Digital Signage Solutions helps to create the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy all the action of their favorite sports. The all-new Prairie Tap House is a part of the recent major expansion of the main floor of the casino, and the new direct view LED wall has become the major attraction for this area. Tribal and commercial casinos from coast to coast are utilizing various configurations of JCM Global Digital Signage Solutions to deliver high quality content that communicates directly with customers throughout the property in new and impactful ways. “JCM continues to experience tremendous success with our JCM Global Digital… [continue reading]
Gaming Standards Association Announces its 2019 Technology Summit: “Focus on Artificial Intelligence” CDC Newswire · August 19, 2019 at 1:40 pm LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2019) – The exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the subject of the Gaming Standards Association’s latest Technology Summit, “Focus on Artificial Intelligence.” This crucial technology event for the gaming industry takes place November 6 and 7 at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego, Calif. The in-depth summit is a follow up to last year’s overwhelmingly successful summit, “Focus on Blockchain.” Registration is available now at https://www.gamingstandards.com/en/gsa-technology-summit-focus-artificial-intelligence. AI is defined as “the ability for computer-based programs to parse large volumes of data, identify patterns, learn those patterns, discern probable outcomes and make recommended actions based on that learning.” As defined, AI has great applicability in the global gaming industry with use cases ranging from responsible gaming, such as, the early identification of potential problem gamers based on analysis of actions and the evaluation of pertinent big data, to tracking patrons feelings and analyzing their… [continue reading]
