Scientific Games Corporation today announced that it was chosen by Hard Rock International for its newest casino property, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, to supply its full complement of casino management system products, as well as a full library of slot games and table games and utility products. Located in Sacramento, California, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain opened with more than 1,800 slot machines and table game positions, all of which will be managed and monitored by a suite of Scientific Games Systems products, including SDS, CMP, Business Intelligence (BI), Elite Bonusing Suite (EBS), DM Tournaments, iVIEW 4, and TableView. “The Hard Rock has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Scientific Games and that trust is why we easily made the decision to choose their system for our newest property in Sacramento,” said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.  “Their suite of innovative casino management solutions, as well… [continue reading]

Scientific Games Corporation launched its newest hot slot, Ultra Hot Mega Link, at an exclusive player event hosted by Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino. The event featured free play and branded giveaways for 400 of the casino’s invited guests. “We are excited to host the global launch of Ultra Hot Mega Link,” said Vincent Barile, President and General Manager of Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino. “Throughout Station Casinos, player experience is our priority. With its player-favorite bonus features, and a form factor specifically designed to immerse the player in the excitement, we think the Ultra Hot Mega Link games will be a huge hit!” As a follow-up to the Company’s top-performing series, Ultimate Fire Link, this new series features an Ultra Hot Mega Link Feature where Fireball symbols lock in place and award free spins. During the free spins, Fireballs locks in place to unlock a… [continue reading]

(Las Vegas).- When the new Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opens its doors next month, guests will enjoy the new slots, poker, blackjack, and live bingo on its 75,000 square-foot gaming floor, and JCM Global’s award-winning products and solutions will play key roles across the property. The massive, property-wide installation of JCM products, systems, and digital signage solutions is an expansion of a partnership between JCM and the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise that dates back 13 years. “JCM’s digital displays will enhance the guest experience at our new West Valley property, just as they have at our Southern Arizona facilities. We are excited to expand our successful partnership with them,” said Don Ayers, General Manager of Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. “We are honored and humbled by the trust the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise and Desert Diamond Casino West Valley has placed in JCM for over a decade. We are thrilled to… [continue reading]

PT’s Taverns have debuted Aristocrat’s first bartop gaming machines, Winner’s World Multi-Game, at all of the company’s 66 locations in Las Vegas and around Nevada. To celebrate the partnership, PT’s Taverns and Aristocrat will hold a $25,000 cash giveaway at all PT’s, including PT’s Pub, PT’s Gold, PT’s Ranch, Sean Patrick’s, Sierra Gold and SG Bar. Now through Saturday, Feb. 29, guests may play Winner’s World at any PT’s Tavern for a chance to win. With every 50 base points earned, guests will receive one entry into the giveaway for a share of $25,000 in cash: 20 winners will receive $500, five winners will be awarded $1,000 and the grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000. “We are thrilled to be the first to introduce Aristocrat’s innovative ‘Winner’s World’ machines in taverns,” said Jay Fennel, vice president of gaming development and technology at Golden Entertainment, Inc., the parent entity to… [continue reading]

Underlining its commitment to sustainability, ICE London has confirmed that it will be supplying eco badges and lanyards for every one of the 36,000+ attendees set to arrive at ExCeL London, UK between 4-6 February 2020. The move has been endorsed by Gareth Sampson, Managing Director at leading Lanyard Supplier, Trade Lanyards Ltd as being a ‘game changer’ for the UK exhibitions and events industry. “ICE London’s adoption of eco-lanyards places it at the vanguard of a move to alter the behaviour of the exhibition industry” Sampson explained. “With over 85 million delegates attending roughly 1.3m business events each year in the UK, the issue of single-use plastic lanyards is on a similar scale to disposable coffee cups or plastic bottles. When the industry can see leading international events such as ICE London taking such a progressive step it encourages other exhibitions to follow suit.” Trade Lanyards has a notable… [continue reading]

The first SBC Charity Boxing Championship, in partnership with Oliver’s Wish Foundation, will see some of the biggest names in the gaming industry going toe-to-toe in the ring to raise thousands of pounds for good causes. This unique black tie event, which is supported by the generous headline sponsors NetEnt and Red Tiger, takes place on 3 April 2020 at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Park Lane, London. More than 500 guests will be treated to a champagne reception, gala dinner, celebrity hosts and entertainment, but the most eagerly anticipated attraction of the night is the action in the boxing ring. Twelve familiar faces will be transformed from gaming industry executives into kings of the ring when they lace up the gloves and trade blows to raise some much-needed funds for three charities supported by Oliver’s Wish Foundation. The card features six evenly-matched three-round bouts: Leon Thomas (Managing Director,… [continue reading]

Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) installed its casino management system solution at Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Wind Creek Bethlehem boasts 3,399 slot machines and 178 tables, all of which will be managed and monitored by a suite of Scientific Games Systems products, including SDS®, CMP®, iVIEW®4, TableView™, Beverage Ordering Service System (“BOSS”), and Servizio™. “At Wind Creek, we are dedicated to providing our guests with a first-class experience and our newest property requires the best in bonusing, promotions, player loyalty and customer service solutions,” said John Enriquez, Chief Information Officer, Wind Creek Hospitality. “Scientific Games’ suite of casino management products is unparalleled in the industry. Their ability to customize and integrate their system with Wind Creek’s proprietary player loyalty system was integral in tying together our growing portfolio of Wind Creek properties, creating an enhanced customer experience for all our valued customers.” For over 40 years, SDS has set… [continue reading]

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of the Directors has elected a new slate of officers under the leadership of Luke Orchard, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Management Officer for IGT, as the organization’s President. Orchard’s position as President was not up for election as he transitions into the second year of a 2-year term, but 1-year terms were approved for: Vice President Thomas Jingoli (Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Konami Gaming) Vice President David Lucchese (Executive Vice President, Digital & Interactive Business Leader, Everi) Vice President Robert “Bob” Parente (Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, Gaming, Scientific Games) Secretary Eric Fisher (Senior Vice President and GM, Crane Payment Innovations) Treasurer Hector Fernandez (President, Americas, Aristocrat Technologies) General Counsel Daron Dorsey (Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Americas, Ainsworth Game Technology)