LAS VEGAS, November 7, 2019 – JCM Global is making its first appearance at the annual Cutting Edge Table Games Conference one to remember. The company will showcase the game-changing CountR TITA table game solution in its booth #114. “JCM had an incredibly successful G2E, where we first displayed the CountR TITA technology to rave reviews from our customers. Now exhibiting at the Cutting Edge Table Games Conference is the next step in further demonstrating our commitment to expanding our partnership solutions to our customers for their table game needs,” said JCM SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations Dave Kubajak. The TITA system enables TITO transactions at the table game where a TITO ticket is issued to a player in exchange for their chips. For the operator, this reduces the number of table fills and drops per day, resulting in decreased table down time and increased hands per hour. For… [continue reading]

Konami Gaming, Inc. demonstrated a commitment to future innovation through landmark games and systems premieres during this year’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. Showcased with unmatched merchandising options – from lighted chairbacks to overhead signage – Konami’s Horizon 49J celebrated its world debut with original series including Silent Hill, All Aboard, and Ocean Spin. The 49-inch, 4K Ultra High-definition (UHD) video slot became a must-see attraction at the annual event, in anticipation of its Spring 2020 market release. Konami’s award-winning KX 43 and proven Opus cabinet arrived at G2E 2019 with an array of creative 4K content and customizable merchandising displays for linked progressive series such as Fortune Mint, Ba Fang Jin Bao, Diamond Trails, Lightning Dragon, and more. In addition, leading-edge innovations stemming from Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system gained significant industry attention. From biometric player tracking solutions like SYNK Vision, to Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)… [continue reading]

FanDuel Group and The Stars Group lead the North American charge on the SBC Awards 2019 with places on the shortlists of the headline operator categories. The SBC Awards, which take place in the stunning setting of Battersea Evolution in Central London on Tuesday 3 December 2019, were established to recognise excellence in the sports betting and igaming sectors around the world. The nominations for this year’s edition reflect the growing importance of the US market to the industry. FanDuel Group’s leading position in the post-PASPA repeal US market earns it a place on the shortlist for the prestigious Sportsbook of the Year honour, where it will take on reigning champion bet365 and nine other high-profile international brands. The New York-headquartered operator, which is a key player in the rapidly-growing New Jersey market and already has a presence in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana and West Virginia, also makes the cut in… [continue reading]

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 23, 2019) – Everi Holdings Inc., the casino gaming industry’s only single source provider of gaming products and financial technology and loyalty solutions, crowned Tamar M. the winner of its seventh annual TournEvent of Champions The Million Dollar Event on October 16 at XS Nightclub in the Wynn/Encore Las Vegas Resort. Tamar M., representing del Lago Resort and Casino in Waterloo, New York, walked away with the grand prize of one million dollars, bringing to a conclusion the industry’s premier slot tournament. The one million dollar top prize payable is payable in periodic payments over 20 years or in a lump sum, present day cash value payment. “Congratulations to Tamar M. from del Lago Resort and Casino for winning this year’s TournEvent of Champions The Million Dollar Event,” said Ed Peters, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at Everi. “Since its start as statewide slot tournaments in… [continue reading]

Two of the industry’s premier job boards focused on gaming and hospitality, Casino Careers and Hospitality Online, have announced a merger, creating one of the most powerful recruiting sites in the US. Both job boards, started in 1998, have over two decades of providing service to the best names in gaming and hospitality. Combined, they will offer clients the ability to showcase property brands, assess candidates, and easily integrate with corporate HRIS back-ends. “We are bringing our clients the best talent acquisition resource completely focused on their industry,” said Beth Deighan, president of Casino Careers. “Hospitality Online will enable our clients to more effectively brand their property and job opportunities.” Hospitality Online provides talent acquisition to over 10,000 hotels and resorts, and has a member database of over two million job seekers. Clients of Casino Careers will now enjoy cost-effective job posting with more than twice the reach, access to… [continue reading]