ICE London delivers the best route to the iGaming market, confirms leading payment provider DIMOCOCDC Newswire · November 19, 2018 at 9:06 amDIMOCO, the renowned international payment solutions provider, will be making its debut appearance on stand N9-209 at ICE London (5-7 February at ExCeL London, UK) confirming there’s ’no better platform’ for engaging with the iGaming industry than at the world’s largest b2b gaming technology event. Founded in 2000, the Vienna-based company will be deploying a FinTech philosophy to lead its iGaming drive. The company’s Head of Communications, Charlotte Newby, explained: “We have been visiting ICE London for many years, an annual pilgrimage that has led to the development of many successful partnerships within the industry. Not wishing to rest on our laurels, exciting technological developments at DIMOCO have led to new solutions in payments. These are especially suited to the iGaming industry, with the promise of delivering far greater conversion rates and capturing a far wider audience. At this time we have new ideas and solutions we want to share… [continue reading]
ICE London grows again with 2019 event confirmed as the biggest on recordCDC Newswire · November 15, 2018 at 10:07 amClarion Gaming, organisers of the world leading ICE London (5-7 February, ExCeL London, UK), has confirmed the 2019 edition will be the biggest on record, with net floor space growing from the 2018 figure of 43,500 sqm to 45,500 sqm, an increase of just under 5 percent. Announcing the growth, Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, said: “It’s important to stress this isn’t a one-off increase in demand for space, but part of a trend which stretches back to 2012, when the show floor comprised 22,500 sqm. Since then, ICE London has grown year-on-year and is now more than twice its 2012 size, a remarkable feat when you consider the level of merger and acquisition activity that’s taken place in the industry over that period. “While the 2017/18 growth was due to the demand for space from payments providers, the 2019 growth has, in part, been driven by Sportsbook… [continue reading]
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Releases October 2018 IndexCDC Newswire · November 14, 2018 at 11:47 amLAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The AGEM Index decreased in October 2018. The composite index finished the month at 452.16 points, a decline of 40.87 points or 8.29 percent, compared to September 2018. The AGEM Index reported a year-over-year decrease for the first time after 36 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. The AGEM Index decreased by 23.18 points, or 4.88 percent, on a year-over-year basis. During the latest period, two of the 13 global gaming equipment manufacturers reported month-to-month increases in stock price. Eleven manufacturers reported decreases in stock price during the month. The major stock market indices saw declines during the month. The S&P 500 reported a month-to-month decrease of 6.94 percent to 2,711.74. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 5.07 percent to 25,115.76, while the NASDAQ decreased 9.20 percent during the period to 7,305.90. Positive contributors to the October 2018 AGEM Index included the following:… [continue reading]
AGS Names Glen Bullen Commercial Director for AGS InteractiveCDC Newswire · November 13, 2018 at 9:45 amLAS VEGAS, November 13, 2018 – AGS, a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table products, and interactive solutions for the gaming industry, today announced that Glen Bullen has joined the Company as Commercial Director for its AGS Interactive division. Bullen will be based in AGS’ Gibraltar office, and will focus on supporting the Company’s existing Gibraltar-based licensed operators in the real-money gaming space, as well as expanding AGS Interactive’s growth into regulated markets across Europe. Bullen’s long tenure in the online gaming industry includes numerous senior business-to-business (“B2B”) commercial roles with leading providers such as EveryMatrix, Lottoland, Odobo, CyberArts, Chartwell Technology, and WagerWorks. AGS Executive Vice President Matt Reback said, “We are thrilled to have Glen join our AGS Interactive team and look forward to leveraging his broad-based knowledge of the online gaming industry and his proven track record of establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships and delivering… [continue reading]
Gaming Standards Association Announces Agreement with BlockReCDC Newswire · November 9, 2018 at 2:35 pmRENO, Nevada, November 8, 2018 – The Gaming Standards Association have announced an agreement with BlockRe, an international risk assessment firm with offices in London, San Francisco and New York, to explore leveraging their blockchain technology risk assessment framework in the gaming industry. BlockRe’s risk assessment framework is designed to allow for a thorough review of blockchain-based solutions. The result of the assessment details any potential risks that may need to be evaluated by those looking to install blockchain-based applications and the appropriate authorities. BlockRe has significant success using their framework in the Finance Industry working with some of the largest insurance underwriters globally. Blockchain enabled applications are starting to proliferate with more and more use cases being identified and companies announcing solutions for the gaming industry. GSA is evaluating whether the use of this risk assessment framework will provide the additional insight for its members that are seeking to… [continue reading]
Red Rake Gaming set to solidify multi-jurisdiction approach with debut showing at ICE LondonCDC Newswire · November 9, 2018 at 9:54 amThe international appeal of ICE London (5-7 February 2019, ExCeL London, UK), the industry’s largest gaming technology event, has been backed by casino game provider Red Rake Gaming as the company prepares to drive its ongoing European expansion strategy. 2019 will mark the Valencia-based company’s first time exhibiting at the world renowned event and, having just applied for licences in both the UK and Malta, it’s a decision Nick Barr, Managing Director of Maltese operations, believes is a must for Red Rake. Expanding on their decision to make the transition from visitor to exhibitor, Nick explained: “Our biggest goal for ICE 2019 is to keep increasing our brand awareness among the best operators in the world. When we entered the real money casino business in late 2015, we became aware from multiple sources that ICE London was the most important event in the world for this industry, so ICE 2016… [continue reading]
Alfastreet makes its mark at G2ECDC Newswire · November 6, 2018 at 2:57 pmThis year’s G2E in Las Vegas was special for Alfastreet in many ways. Most importantly, the company presented a completely new generation of gaming platform that combines an unlimited number of live and automated games with a progressive jackpot system, tournament modes, and much more. This platform is a direct result of a refreshed and redesigned approach to the development process that was initiated early this year and has already brought Alfastreet excellent results. The new platform goes hand-in-hand with the brand new Big Bang wheel, a multi-terminal Black Jack solution, a VIP chair, and much more. We can absolutely say that Alfastreet turned a new page at G2E, and the excitement level within the company is at the maximum. The company also recently completed the construction of its new manufacturing facility, which will effectively double its production capacity. With distinctive progress in key markets like the US, Asia and… [continue reading]
ICE Sports Betting USA to pave the way for US gaming evolution as Sportradar confirms backing of sold out conferenceCDC Newswire · November 6, 2018 at 12:43 pmSportradar, the world’s leading supplier of sports betting, data and digital content solutions to businesses across the globe, has been confirmed as Event Sponsor of next month’s ICE Sports Betting USA. With a global reach across 30 countries, Sportradar is the official data provider of major US sports leagues, including the NBA, NFL, NHL and NASCAR, and is primed to be a key player in the post-PASPA betting market. Explaining the decision to sponsor the conference in its inaugural year before it transitions to become ICE North America in May 2019, President of Sportradar US, Matteo Monteverdi said: “While we attend a number of industry events across the world, we want to be present at the best, and ICE is certainly one of these, and recognised as such on a global scale. We have been sponsoring ICE in London for several years, as one of the key events on our… [continue reading]
Tachi Palace Donates More than $11,000 to Links for Life at Monthly Community BreakfastCDC Newswire · November 1, 2018 at 3:58 pmEMOORE, CA – (November 1, 2018) –Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino recently presented Links for Life with a check for $11,614 with funds raised at its monthly community breakfast and through breast cancer awareness t-shirt sales. Links for Life is a non-profit organization that provides programs, services and education for individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Custom Tachi Thinks Pink shirts were sold at Lino’s Gift Shop from August 1 through October 26, raising a total of $6,258. An additional $2,678 was raised at the door of the breakfast and Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino and the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tribe matched and rounded up that amount to $5,356, bringing the grand total to $11,614. More than 450 people attended the fundraising breakfast where Links for Life Program Director Kathy Mittleider was on hand to accept the donation. “Thank you Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino for your support and… [continue reading]
Mr Green CEO to speak at Gaming in Spain ConferenceCDC Newswire · October 31, 2018 at 11:37 amJesper Kärrbrink, CEO of Mr Green Ltd., has confirmed his attendance at the upcoming Gaming in Spain Conference. Mr Kärrbrink will give a presentation on “Why responsible gaming makes business sense.” Additionally, officials representing the Spanish autonomous city Ceuta will attend the GiS Conference to provide a detailed explanation of the significant new tax breaks that are available to iGaming companies based in the North African enclave. Located only 20 kilometers from the Spanish mainland, Ceuta is an excellent base of operations for iGaming companies looking to profit from a special tax regime. With a number of important new tax breaks in place, the city has the potential to become an attractive alternative to post-Brexit Gibraltar. The following official has confirmed their attendance: Guillermo Martínez, Senator (Partido Popular) representing Ceuta. The event’s agenda is now available on the conference website. The 2018 Gaming in Spain Conference will be held November 7-8, 2018, at Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid…. [continue reading]
