Ticket to ride: Bacta highlight safety commitment with ADIPSCDC Newswire · August 17, 2018 at 8:43 amBacta has launched an educational campaign to promote awareness of the key safety issues and responsibilities in relation to coin-operated children’s rides. The meeting, held in Peterborough, was attended by the industry’s leading importers, distributors, manufacturers and operators representing the bulk of UK sited coin-operated children’s rides. Bacta CEO John White believes the meeting was successful in bringing the key players together and sharing thinking on how to maintain the industry’s strong safety record and reputation. He stated: “First of all I would like to place on record my thanks to everybody who attended the meeting in Peterborough which I regard as being the launch of a ‘Manifesto For Action’ with regard to safety. While the industry’s record is very good there can be no sense of complacency or compromise in our commitment to this fundamental issue. “Providing customers – both parents/guardians and children – with a safe and secure… [continue reading]
Aristocrat Hosts Operators from Across Industry Spectrum at Customer Advisory ForumCDC Newswire · August 15, 2018 at 2:55 pmLAS VEGAS (August 15, 2018) – Putting customers first is a mantra at Aristocrat, and the company underscored that commitment at its recently held “Insight to Innovation Customer Advisory Forum.” The two-day event was held in Chicago and drew slot and systems leaders from across the industry spectrum. Aristocrat’s Managing Director of the Americas Matt Wilson said, “We are keenly focused on helping our customers grow their business and entertain their patrons with innovations that truly stand out on the gaming landscape. With forums like this, customers can share their insights with us and with each other, and that enables us to become an even better business partner.” Nationally recognized author and co-founder of Age Wage Maddy Dychtwalt opened the event with a keynote address that set the stage for the next two days of discussions. In addition to sessions specifically dedicated to customer feedback, the Forum consisted of several… [continue reading]
Spectrum Gaming Sports Group aligns with Igelman, Millennial Esports Corp. to offer esports servicesCDC Newswire · August 15, 2018 at 11:47 amSpectrum Gaming Sports Group (SG2), a unit of Spectrum Gaming Group, is expanding its suite of sports-related services to encompass esports, an activity of increasing focus among casino operators, gaming suppliers, lotteries and gaming regulators. To meet this critical demand, SG2 has formed Spectrum Esports Advisors, a strategic alliance with industry leader Alex Igelman, who will be supported by Millennial Esports Corp., to provide a full complement of esports services including: Market projections Regulatory advisory services Development of tournaments Development of esports arenas Creation of competitive head-to-head platforms The Spectrum esports effort will be led by Igelman, Executive Chairman and Founder of Millennial Esports Corp., and Josh Faber, a widely recognized expert in pari-mutuel wagering and government affairs. SG2‘s global team is presently working with governmental agencies, professional sports leagues, tribal and commercial casino operators, sports-betting providers and other stakeholders to help them identify the opportunities and challenges presented by the… [continue reading]
ICE Africa confirms John Kamara as Event AmbassadorCDC Newswire · August 14, 2018 at 9:44 amClarion Gaming has appointed John Kamara, Director of Global Gaming Africa, as Event Ambassador for ICE Africa, as the event positions itself to drive development across the region and bring the whole African Gaming Continent together when it opens between 24 and 25 October at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa. Acknowledging the accolade and his objectives for the inaugural ICE Africa, Kamara explores gaming’s current situation on the continent, the region’s burgeoning disposable income and why operators view ICE Africa as an exciting gateway to the emerging market. As Ambassador for ICE Africa, which objectives have you set out for the inaugural event? The key objective is to showcase ICE Africa as the go-to event which will help develop and bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world in terms of gaming. For myself as Ambassador, I am also keen to work with Clarion Gaming to… [continue reading]
Women in Gaming: Sun International’s first female Gaming Manager on challenging the status-quoCDC Newswire · August 10, 2018 at 11:01 amWomen in Gaming: Sun International’s first female Gaming Manager on challenging the status-quo Throughout August South Africa celebrates Women’s Month and to honour the work of women within the industry, ICE Africa is showcasing the inspiring work across gaming’s many sectors. From the world of casinos, Elmarie van Wyk, Gaming Manager at Sun International’s Flamingo Casino discusses her inspiring success in a previously male-dominated industry and why it’s important to embrace new methods in the face of modern challenges. She explained: “The Casino industry, especially Gaming has historically been predominantly male. My proudest achievement has therefore been when I was given the opportunity to become Sun International’s first female Gaming Manager. I am a pro-active, motivated, goal-driven and confident person and love what I do – every day is different.” Elmarie van Wyk has a wealth of experience in the gaming and leisure industry and has experienced a number of… [continue reading]
Global backing for ICE Africa grows apace with 59 nations pledging supportCDC Newswire · August 9, 2018 at 10:22 amIndustry professionals and key regulators from Argentina to Zimbabwe and a host of countries in between will be amongst the delegates present at the inaugural ICE Africa, Clarion Gaming’s two day conference and learning symposium being held across 24th and 25th October at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Representatives from a total of 59 nations have registered to be part of the free to attend event, which marks the first time Clarion has extended the ICE brand beyond its London home, including a total of 21 countries from the continent of Africa. The full list of countries comprises: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Congo (The Democratic Republic of), Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia and Montenegro,… [continue reading]
Apollo Launches Secondary Public Offering Of PlayAGS Common StockCDC Newswire · August 6, 2018 at 4:38 pmLAS VEGAS, NV, August 6, 2018 – PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS) (“PlayAGS” or the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines and other products and services for the gaming industry, today announced the commencement of a proposed secondary public offering of 5,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by Apollo Gaming Holdings, L.P. (the “Selling Stockholder”). The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares of common stock from the Selling Stockholder. The Company is not selling any shares and will not receive any proceeds from the proposed offering. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies and Macquarie Capital are acting as joint book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the proposed offering. BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Nomura, Stifel and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital… [continue reading]
Women in Gaming: Cashmio’s Maria Boelius uncovers the good, the bad and the ugly of start-upsCDC Newswire · August 6, 2018 at 10:00 amICE Africa’s festival of female influencers from the world of gaming to celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa continues with invaluable insight into an aspect of the industry close to many people’s hearts, the start-up. Maria Boelius, co-founder and CEO of Cashmio, gives her own advice into how to a start-up gaming business exploring the intricacies of entrepreneurship, iGaming and making fantasies come true. Commenting on how to develop a start-up, Maria explained: “Stay true to your Heart. Back in 2012 I started as the Finnish country coordinator at Redbet, fast forward a few years and I co-founded an affiliate business and about a year after that, I started a Casino (Cashmio) together with my partner. I would say that I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly that this industry has to throw at you. Anyone who has a foot in this industry can see the appeals,… [continue reading]
William Hill announces major expansion in United StatesCDC Newswire · August 3, 2018 at 10:24 amDeals signed in Mississippi and West Virginia Discussions ongoing with casino operators in a further fourteen US states William Hill US today announced major expansion plans with the signing of sports betting agreements with eleven casinos in Mississippi and a casino partner in West Virginia. The company is also in discussions with operators about sports betting deals that would cover a further fourteen US states. Subject to regulatory approvals, William Hill will provide sports betting risk management services and its proprietary technology for both retail and on-premises mobile sports betting to the following casinos: Hard Rock Casino Hotel & Casino Biloxi, Island View Casino Resort (Gulfport), Palace Casino (Biloxi), Treasure Bay Casino (Biloxi) and WaterView Casino (Vicksburg), in addition to six other casinos in Mississippi. All properties are expected to be live by the end of August pending granting of licences. In West Virginia, William Hill will provide retail and… [continue reading]
ICE Africa will give the continent a place on the global event map, states VNECDC Newswire · July 31, 2018 at 2:13 pm“ICE Africa will raise the profile of the continent and put it firmly on the gaming map” is how Kai Buenger, International Sales Director for global payment solutions provider VNE described the potential of the new show which is taking place across 24-25 October, at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa. He continued: “It´s our opinion, that up until now the potential of the African markets have not been accurately reflected on the international stage and we are pleased that is about to change and equally pleased to be supporting this historic event. “As a company, our automated payment solutions are deployed in all parts of the world for casino as well as in sports betting, however we’re yet to enter the African continent. We have signed up for ICE Africa with the clear expectation to meet the right people and to get the right information,” he continued. “Expanding our… [continue reading]
