Rosie’s Gaming Emporium chooses Gary Platt chairs for all five locations CDC Newswire · June 10, 2019 at 5:51 pm RENO, Nev., June 10, 2019 – You might say Gary Platt is off to the races. An incredibly successful year has become even better with a new contract to install the company’s popular Lido Revo chair at all five locations of Virginia-based Rosie’s Gaming Emporium. Visitors to Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in New Kent, Vinton, Richmond, Hampton, and other future locations will enjoy the unsurpassed comfort of Gary Platt chairs while enjoying the historical horse racing excitement in Rosie’s smoking, non-smoking, and high-limit areas. In all, Gary Platt supplied just under 3,000 Lido Revo chairs to Rosie’s Gaming Emporium. Jeff Townsend, Vice President of Operations of Colonial Downs, which also owns and operates Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, said, “We looked at a wide range of seating options from a variety of suppliers, and after the sit-test, our choice for Gary Platt became very clear.” Gary Platt’s Lido Revo chair is a favorite… [continue reading]
2019 All-American Sports Betting Summit begins at Monmouth Park on June 18 CDC Newswire · June 4, 2019 at 12:37 pm Legalized sports betting is the hottest topic in U.S. gaming today, and the upcoming All-American Sports Betting Summit is a not-to-be-missed event for all serious-minded gaming industry professionals. AASBS 2019 will place June 18-19 at historic Monmouth Park on the Jersey Shore – fittingly, the home to the first legal sports bet placed in the history of the state of New Jersey. The two-day event has been curated to offer delegates virtually unparalleled networking access to top-tier collaborators from the sports betting industry, an opportunity guaranteed to expand their business prospects in the U.S. market. The event also includes admission to the American Gambling Awards, organized by Gambling.com and hosted by fantasy sports analyst Matthew Berry, a New York Times best-selling author and the host of The Fantasy Show on ESPN+. Panels and presentations will feature such industry thought leaders as Gambling.com Group CEO, Charles Gillespie, Drazin Warshaw Chairman &… [continue reading]
Scientific Games Builds on Player-Favorite Game Series with the Release of Foxin’ Twins CDC Newswire · June 4, 2019 at 11:58 am LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2019 – Scientific Games Corporation marks a new era for a popular game series with the release of Foxin’ Twins. This new addition iterates on the success of predecessors Foxin’ Wins and Foxin’ Wins Again with fresh mechanics and features designed to re-invigorate and keep players engaged. Foxin’ Twins is available now via the Company’s Open Gaming System content aggregation platform. Foxin’ Wins, a top-performing legacy brand from Scientific Games’ digital division, originates from their NextGen Gaming studio. The latest ‘Twin’ moniker was introduced to support the addition of the new Dual Reels mechanic and provides an engaging and playful environment, organic to the Foxin’ Wins brand and supporting characters. Tom Wood, Chief Creative Officer for SG Digital, said, “Foxin’ Twins is an excellent new installment in one of our most popular game series. The Dual Reels and random wild features provide invigorating new experiences while still paying… [continue reading]
Text book Juegos Miami delivers on its C-Level pledge CDC Newswire · June 3, 2019 at 1:47 pm ‘A text book example of delivering C-Level engagement of the highest calibre’ is how Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, described the 2019 edition of Juegos Miami, which hosted senior industry professionals, government officials and regulators from 35 countries, a total which included 19 Latin American nations. The community of delegates, of which 70 percent were final decision makers, were part of an event which lived up to its ‘Where networking means business’ slogan. Expanding on the Juegos Miami experience, Kate Chambers said: “I think this year more than any other, the emphasis was on delivering quality connections between operators, games creators and regulators. Our commitment is to build a sympathetic environment in which all stakeholders have the opportunity to sit down and discuss issues of great importance face-to-face. Significant industry events, whatever their size, share one thing in common and that’s the chemistry that exists between the various… [continue reading]
AGS announces real-money gaming partnership with ALEA online casino operator CDC Newswire · May 28, 2019 at 9:20 am LAS VEGAS – May 28, 2019 – AGS today announced that it is now providing online, real-money game content to Malta-based online gaming operator ALEA for its SlotsMillion online casino brand. The company is in the early stages of its partnership with ALEA, and just recently launched AGS’ proven land-based title Jade Wins in ALEA’s SlotsMillion online casino – one of the world’s largest slots casinos. AGS Executive Vice President Matt Reback said, “Player demand for our AGS game content is high, so we’re thrilled to add another operator-partner and one as well-respected as ALEA in our first partnership with a Maltese operator. ALEA is a highly regarded online operator known for its innovation and focus on player entertainment, and we appreciate their confidence in AGS.” ALEA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Alex Tomic said, “Working with the AGS team has been a terrific experience and we look forward to… [continue reading]
AGS named one of ‘Atlanta’s Best And Brightest Companies To Work For’ for third consecutive year CDC Newswire · May 22, 2019 at 9:31 am LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2019 – AGS, a company widely known for having the best culture in the casino gaming equipment supplier space, today announced that for the third year in a row, it was named among the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in Metro Atlanta. This coveted award follows AGS’ announcement early this year that it was named among the 2018 ‘Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation’ for the second year in a row. AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, “For us, this is the best possible award we could win – one that recognizes our outstanding, employee-focused culture, and one that we win based on a confidential, third-party survey of our own employees. We are thrilled to receive this honor for the third year in a row, and we dedicate it to our outstanding Atlanta team and to all… [continue reading]
Jaap Kalma named permanent CCO of SBC commercial team CDC Gaming Reports · May 20, 2019 at 10:02 am London-based Sports Betting Community Ltd. (SBC) has confirmed the permanent appointment of Jaap Kalma as its new Group Chief Commercial Officer. “We are delighted to welcome Jaap into SBC,” SBC founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark said in a statement. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, skills and capabilities that we expect will help the company grow for years to come. This is a very exciting time for SBC as we continue to grow on a global scale.” Kalma has been working with SBC for the past four months in an interim role as its Business Development Director, overseeing the company’s growth into the sports sponsorship industry. He had already partnered with SBC to launch the SBC Sponsorship Forum at last year’s Betting on Football event at Stamford Bridge. “Having worked with Rasmus and the team for a while now, it is extremely exciting to be joining SBC in… [continue reading]
‘The chemistry is right’ argues Clarion Gaming MD, as industry focuses on ICE North America CDC Newswire · May 9, 2019 at 12:25 pm Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, believes next week’s ICE North America has all of the ingredients necessary to help drive what some observers have predicted will be America’s biggest tech boom in 20-years. Featuring 42 exhibitors, 29 commercial sponsors and 200+ opinion-forming speakers, the first edition of ICE North America is poised to underline its status as the biggest sports industry gathering in gaming. Speaking ahead of the inaugural event (13-15 May, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, MA, USA), which coincides with the first anniversary of the repeal of PASPA, she stated: “Since we first unveiled our vision to create an event for the entire A-Z of North America’s gaming ecosystem, we have been overwhelmed by the positive response that we have received from all quarters. Successful events, whether they are ones of huge scale such as ICE London or launches, all have one thing in common –… [continue reading]
Registration Now Open for Global Gaming Expo 2019 CDC Newswire · May 9, 2019 at 11:16 am LAS VEGAS – Registration for Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2019 is now open. The world’s premier international gaming trade show and educational event presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by Reed Exhibitions will once again take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center from October 14 – 17 (Education 14-17 | Expo Hall: October 15-17). G2E 2019 is the largest gathering of global, commercial and tribal gaming professionals in North America. With expanded educational tracks and firsthand experiences with new products, G2E 2019 will cater to everything from traditional casino fare to sports betting and non-gaming amenities to digital products. The Sports Betting Symposium (SBS) will return to G2E after the overwhelming success of last year’s program, with next-level education content and more sports betting exhibitors than at last year’s show. The symposium will gather experts from around the world to share their experience since the United States Supreme… [continue reading]
Tangam Systems partners with Caesars Entertainment to provide real-time table games data CDC Gaming Reports · May 9, 2019 at 9:43 am Ontario-based gaming optimization and business intelligence software developer and provider Tangam Systems has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to help the gaming giant identify trends among its table games. “We’re thrilled to partner with Caesars Entertainment, whose forward-thinking leadership has already proven how data analytics can successfully guide strategy, operations and innovation,” Tangam Systems President Maulin Gandhi said in a statement. “Our software and business support look to be a natural fit in the Caesars analytics ecosystem.” By utilizing the software program Table Games Yield Management, or TYM, Caesars properties can now optimize the guest experience by forecasting player demand, staffing needs on the casino floor, table spreads and pricing. Earlier this year, Caesars Entertainment launched a multi-property pilot program across its empire to see how real-time data can further maximize its gaming offerings. Since implementation, Caesars has seen a significant decrease in the time it takes to make business decisions… [continue reading]
