Playport announces Games-2-Go: drive-thru and curbside instant-win game purchases CDC Gaming Reports · April 6, 2020 at 3:38 pm Playport Gaming Systems, LLC announced today Games-2-Go, a new and innovative solution to offer tribal casinos the ability for drive–thru and curbside purchase and redemption of real-money, Class II, instant-win games. Games-2-Go allows casino patrons to download game orders on their phone from anywhere, then drive to their favorite tribal property to purchase the games without leaving their car. Utilizing Playport’s gaming platform, the player’s game orders are purchased through the scan of a bar code and the digital instant win games instantly transfer to the player’s account for play, on their mobile phones. Once purchased and downloaded, the player has the ability to play their games anywhere. Players redeem their prizes for cash or additional games, curbside, at the tribal property. Playport’s CEO, Marina Bogard, described how Playport’s mobile ordering, when combined with drive–thru and curb service, provides an innovative solution for the gaming industry. “Mobile ordering and on property pick up of real money instant win games gives our tribal casino customers another alternative to engage with… [continue reading]
Betting in face of COVID-19: Join the online event dedicated to operating a betting business during the pandemic March 30, 2020 at 8:33 pm The high speed of COVID-19 coronavirus spreading has led to initiation of the restricting measures in many countries. Quarantine, closing of entertainment events and rescheduling of public events are causing the immense influence on the economy and business. The crisis affected the betting market as well. Betting providers need to adapt to the situation and change their focus. Betting in the face of COVID-19 online conference dedicated to operating a betting business on the EU market during the coronavirus pandemic will take place on April 23. The event will be organized in a unique format. In the online mode, speakers will discuss the latest trends and cases of successful crisis overcoming and provide their forecasts for the industry development, also answering the questions of the audience. It will also feature presentations from the owners of betting companies, gambling operators, developers and providers of solutions for betting, members of the international… [continue reading]
Employees of Wynn Las Vegas donate $100,000 to local food bank CDC Newswire · March 20, 2020 at 4:37 pm LAS VEGAS (March 20, 2020) – The Wynn Employee Foundation has committed to donating $100,000 to Three Square in Las Vegas to assist children and seniors who are food insecure. The donation was allocated from the 2019 Community Grant Fund which is contributed to by employees. “I am so proud of our employees and the donations that they have selflessly made throughout the year,” said Matt Maddox, CEO of Wynn Resorts. “It is important in times like these that we give back to the community when it is needed the most.” Throughout the year, employees of Wynn Resorts have the opportunity to contribute to the company’s Community Grant Fund which receives a dollar for dollar corporate match. On March 16, the Employee Advisory Council who represent the employees of Wynn Resorts, approved community grants to support local food banks during this unprecedented time. In addition to the donation, Wynn Las Vegas has donated food to local charities prior to temporarily closing the… [continue reading]
Las Vegas Sands responds to the COVID-19 Community Crisis CDC Newswire · March 20, 2020 at 9:17 am As of March 19. COMMUNITY DONATION – To help jumpstart the relief efforts of its community partners, Las Vegas Sands announced this week that it is donating a total of $250,000 to several important local organizations to serve our community during this time of need. Those organizations include Three Square food bank, Communities In Schools and Share Village Las Vegas. These donations were made as “unrestricted funds,” allowing each organization to utilize the money to cover immediate and critical needs. In addition, the company plans to bolster financial support with donations of meals and needed equipment. FOOD DONATIONS – The Venetian Resort has donated 60 pallets of food to Three Square food bank. The food donation, which consists of fresh produce, proteins and other food items, filled more than 2 semi-trucks and will soon be in the hands of community agencies throughout the city. As part of their emergency plan,… [continue reading]
Totally Gaming Academy and iGaming Academy partnership takes training to another level CDC Newswire · March 19, 2020 at 1:24 pm The international gaming industry across every vertical will have access to the very best staff training and development following the launch of a dynamic new partnership between the Clarion owned Totally Gaming Academy (TGA) and iGaming Academy (iGA), which forms part of the Conexus Group. This game changing partnership, brings together TGA’s expertise established over a 13-year track record of delivering face-to-face training with iGA’s sector leading reputation and e-learning services across more than 40 evolving and future-focussed courses. Commenting on the significance of the partnership, Andrew Spencer, Head of Education and Training at the Totally Gaming Academy, explained: “This relationship provides the gaming business community across every vertical with a complete training solution, curated and delivered by two of the best known and reputable learning and training providers in the industry. “In the current unprecedented climate with COVID-19, the importance of providing clients with opportunities to undertake their learning… [continue reading]
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort donates food to team members and local food banks CDC Newswire · March 19, 2020 at 7:48 am Arlington, WA – Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort and the Stillaguamish Tribe announced today that they are donating their food supply from the casino resort’s dining venues to its Team Members, the Arlington Community Food Bank, and the Stanwood Camano Food Bank. With Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort temporarily closed through Tuesday, March 31 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the donation is the latest effort by the property and Tribe to further care for the well-being of their Team Members and make a positive impact on the local community during this period of uncertainty.angel of the winds casino resort donates food to team members and local food banks “We are very grateful to be a part of this community, and we are all going to get through this together,” General Manager, Travis O’Neil said. “With these food donations, we hope that we are able to help those in… [continue reading]
AGS announces date for 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders CDC Newswire · March 17, 2020 at 4:20 pm AGS today announced that its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been postponed from April 13 and will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at a Las Vegas location to be announced. To be timely, pursuant to AGS’ Bylaws and Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, any notice of business or nominations with respect to the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders must be received by no later than 5 p.m. PDT on March 27, 2020. Any such stockholder proposal must be submitted and must comply with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and AGS’ Bylaws.
IGT and FanDuel Group bring sports betting to MotorCity Casino in Michigan CDC Newswire · March 12, 2020 at 5:21 pm International Game Technology announced today that its PlaySports technology is now powering retail sports betting at the FanDuel Sportsbook at MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Mich. The recently opened venue leverages IGT’s proven PlaySports platform and features 54 of the Company’s self-service PlaySports Kiosks. This go-live extends IGT’s proven retail partnership with FanDuel Group to eight states, after successfully co-launching FanDuel Sportsbooks in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Mississippi and New York. “IGT PlaySports and FanDuel Group is a proven, winning combination for the U.S. sports betting market and we’re excited to extend that momentum to the FanDuel Sportsbook in Michigan,” said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. “IGT PlaySports continues to stand apart as the trusted, go-to platform for operators that are serious about winning in the U.S. sports betting market. There is no better example of the market’s confidence in IGT, our products and our people… [continue reading]
The new shape of Ainsworth on display at the National Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow 2020 CDC Gaming Reports · March 4, 2020 at 9:58 am Ainsworth Game Technology (AX: AGI) will display its brand-new A-STAR Curve cabinet at the National Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA) on March 25-27 at the San Diego Convention Center. The new shape of Ainsworth will be front and center in NIGA Booth #1717. The A-STAR Curve features a 43-inch floating infinity monitor, dynamic LED lighting and a state-of-the-art LCD button deck. The new cabinet – Ainsworth’s first to launch in North America since 2017 – incorporates supreme engineering and a sleek modern design into an exciting new product for Tribal Casino partners across the country. The all new A-STAR Curve offers an elegant design that will attract players on any casino floor. “We are incredibly excited to showcase the A-STAR Curve for the first time in front of our valued Tribal partners,” said Deron Hunsberger, Ainsworth Chief Commercial Officer. “This highly anticipated release is the result of extensive… [continue reading]
AGS launches Starwall immersive video canvas for its Orion Portrait games CDC Newswire · February 20, 2020 at 12:33 pm AGS today announced the launch of its Starwall immersive video merchandising display designed for integration with its Orion Portrait games to add dramatic attraction across the casino floor and provide a cinematic play experience. AGS first unveiled the Starwall at the Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) 2019, where the innovative video display received rave reviews from operators and won the silver ‘Gaming & Technology Award’ for ‘Best Slot Product’. Now AGS is taking orders and planning for spring Starwall installations. AGS Executive Vice President Matt Reback said, “The Starwall was an absolute showstopper at G2E, recognized by operators for its ability to activate just about any area of a casino floor with its vibrancy, its game synchronization, and its ability to deliver a theater-like experience to players. Whether it is installed in the middle of a casino or along a wall, the Starwall promises to illuminate the casino floor.” A first-of-its… [continue reading]
