AGS’ Meredith McEvoy Named ‘Emerging Leader of Gaming 40 Under 40’; To Be Honored During Global Gaming Expo October 14-17 CDC Newswire · September 26, 2019 at 11:19 am LAS VEGAS – September 26, 2019 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) or (the “Company”) today announced that Meredith McEvoy, AGS Engineering Operations Director, was named to the 2019-2020 class of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (“ELG”) 40 Under 40. McEvoy was selected for this honor by The Innovation Group and Global Gaming Business magazine. The ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’ program recognizes women and men in the gaming industry under the age of 40 who embody leadership roles and have contributed above and beyond expectations to their organizations and the gaming industry. Along with the other ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’ honorees, McEvoy will be recognized during the ELG 40 Under 40 cocktail reception on Wednesday, October 16 during the Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) in Las Vegas. AGS Chief Technology Officer Sigmund Lee said, “Meredith is an exceptional team member and has made many contributions in a… [continue reading]
Global Gaming Women to Present Series of Strong, Insightful Panels During G2E CDC Newswire · September 25, 2019 at 11:46 am LAS VEGAS (September 25, 2019) – Global Gaming Women (GGW) will shine a bright spotlight on leadership in a series of informative panels at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E). This year, GGW’s educational track is fully integrated into G2E’s primary Educational Track programming, allowing for more attendees to learn from GGW’s robust roster of experienced panelists. GGW Vice President and Co-chair of the Programming Committee Cassie Stratford said, “We are thrilled to present a diverse roster of leaders and experts to speak to G2E attendees. Education is a vital pillar of our work at Global Gaming Women, and we are excited to continue that mission at G2E, with four unique panels that will help inspire attendees – women and men – to find the courage to lead.” First, on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m., Roberta Perry, President of Roberta Perry and Associates will lead the attendee-favorite discussion, “Powerful… [continue reading]
Delegates from 85% of regulated jurisdictions registered for ICE Africa CDC Newswire · September 25, 2019 at 8:25 am With just one week to go until the second edition of ICE Africa opens its doors to the industry at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa, (2-3 October 2019) organisers, Clarion Gaming, has confirmed that delegates from 29 African nations have registered to attend. The geographical spread represents 85 percent of the African nations in which gambling is regulated and underlines the event’s status as the pan-African event for the industry. ICE Africa will also provide a platform for 72 exhibitors, 26 from outside Africa and provide 15 hours of learning delivered by a talent pool of 60+ thought leaders. Daniel Tyler, Senior Conference Producer at Clarion Gaming, said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm the attendance of delegates from so many countries which are at the forefront of the development of regulated gambling on the continent of Africa. ICE Africa provides a professional meeting place for the entire… [continue reading]
Apollo to confirm ambitious plans at ICE Africa CDC Newswire · September 24, 2019 at 8:13 am Apollo Games, will be living up to its reputation for being one of the most ambitious commercial organisations in the sector, when it uses next week’s ICE Africa (2-3 October, Sandton Convention Centre) to unveil its plans to expand across the continent. The Czech Republic based company, which produces innovative gaming solutions for both the land-based and online gaming sectors, will be making its debut appearance at the pan-African b2b gaming event looking to expand a footprint which already encompasses its twin main territories of Kenya and Uganda as well as Liberia, Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda. Explaining the rationale for attending ICE Africa and the company’s objectives, Ms. Jindriska Moravcova CEO, Apollo Games, said: “Besides our key European markets, continual growth in Africa is another step to becoming a world class company with a global reach. Our goal is to increase awareness of our… [continue reading]
Aristocrat to reveal new Star Trek: The Next Generation slot game at G2E 2019 CDC Newswire · September 23, 2019 at 2:33 pm LAS VEGAS (September 23, 2019) – Aristocrat’s landmark EDGE X cabinet has players on the EDGE of their seats with excitement, and now the company has licensed Star Trek: The Next Generation from CBS Consumer Products for a new game that will further expand the cabinet’s enviable library of leading content. Aristocrat’s all-new EDGE X cabinet features two stacked, horizontal, curved 43” LCD screens displaying panoramic views, with stereo symphonic surround sound and a virtual button deck, all in a cabinet that occupies a larger-than-life footprint. Attendees at next month’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas can experience the game in Aristocrat’s booth #1133. Aristocrat will also showcase the SHOWTIME / CBS Consumer Products licensed slot game Billions, which appears on Aristocrat’s innovative flame55 cabinet. “We are big fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and our design and development teams have taken that inspiration and combined it with their… [continue reading]
Aristocrat’s Dollar Storm takes center stage at San Manuel Casino CDC Newswire · September 17, 2019 at 1:44 pm Aristocrat launches the next revolution of “hold & spin” with the world premiere of Dollar Storm, a brand-new evolution of Lightning Link, debuting at San Manuel Casino in Highland, California on September 19, with nationwide locations to follow. “We’re excited to unveil Dollar Storm as the next evolution of slot play that sets Aristocrat apart in game development,” said Jon Hanlin, vice president of commercial strategy for Aristocrat Gaming Operations. “Dollar Storm combines the best award-winning aspects of both Lightning Link and Dragon Link, adds new titles, more denomination choices, and a $50k “rapid-hit” multi-site progressive for great jackpot action. In short, Dollar Storm incorporates all the attributes our players love with new enhancements sure to excite them.” “We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Dollar Storm in partnership with Aristocrat.” says Kenji Hall, Chief Operations Officer of San Manuel Casino. “San Manuel Casino strives to provide our… [continue reading]
October’s ICE Africa will be ‘the place of opportunities, networking and partnerships’ states John Kamara CDC Newswire · September 16, 2019 at 8:29 am John Kamara, co-founder of the Global Gaming Africa consultancy and Brand Ambassador for ICE Africa 2019, believes this year’s event is capturing the imagination of the pan-African gaming community. Speaking two weeks ahead of the show opening at the Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa, he said: “ICE Africa is attracting a massive amount of attention this year and as a consequence I can see us building on what was a highly successful launch event by attracting more crowds, more media and more government support.” He added: “The event is being widely talked about and received with a lot of positive interest. A number of people active in the industry have personally told me they are looking forward to ICE Africa more than any other event this year.” Mr Kamara, who is widely regarded as being one of the most respected thought leaders across the pan-African industry, believes the hallmarks of ICE Africa can… [continue reading]
Over 250 operators at Olympia London for Betting on Sports CDC Newswire · September 16, 2019 at 8:26 am Over 250 operators from around the world will descend on London this week to attend the fourth Betting on Sports conference and exhibition from SBC Events. Held at Olympia London from 17-20 September, Betting on Sports is the largest dedicated sports betting conference in the world and provides the most extensive conference agenda of any event in the industry. SBC Founder & CEO Rasmus Sojmark commented: “This year’s Betting on Sports will be our biggest yet and it is great to see that the number of operators attending who see the event as an important resource for their business. “Whether it’s keeping on top of the latest regulations, getting some insight on a potential new market, discovering the latest sports betting tech, meeting a potential new partner, catching up with existing customers, or discussing innovative ideas to reach end users, Betting on Sports is catering to all these objectives and… [continue reading]
ICE Africa to pave way for continent’s trailblazing customer data boom, argues Parimatch Africa CEO CDC Newswire · September 9, 2019 at 8:15 am ‘An unmissable opportunity for the entire industry to build a solid, sustainable foundation for the future of gaming,’ is how Lasha Gogiberidze, Chief Executive Officer at Parimatch Africa has described this year’s ICE Africa. Talking ahead of his panel debate on taking advantage of digital space, mobile betting and how customer data can be effectively collected and utilized, Mr Gogiberidze explained: “Africa is unique in that its reliance on mobile is absolute. From the age of 18, a mobile phone is a person’s ID and in some African countries they will even be able to go to the polls and vote using it! As an industry this puts us in a brilliant position as it allows for regulatory boards and businesses to create an ecosystem where data is regulated in the safest manner. Not only does this provide an incredible leap for responsible gambling with self-exclusion and other initiatives but… [continue reading]
Parx Casino Upgrades to JCM Global iVIZION Bill Validators, GEN5 Thermal Printers, ICB Intelligent Cash Box CDC Newswire · September 6, 2019 at 12:38 pm LAS VEGAS (September 6, 2019) – Philadelphia’s favorite place to play, Parx Casino, has upgraded its entire casino floor to JCM Global’s iVIZION bill validator, GEN5 Thermal Printer, and ICB Intelligent Cash Box. JCM’s award-winning products replace equipment from two other suppliers. “Parx Casinois the number one casino in Pennsylvania, and we promise our customers a state-of-the-art gaming experience. Upgrading our casino with JCM technology delivers on that promise and allows us to connect with our customers in even more direct ways, today and into the future,” said Steve Houle, Director of Slot Operations. iVIZION features advanced CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology and is the most secure bill validator in the global gaming industry. iVIZION protects operators by reading over 9.5 million data points on each note; capturing more than twice the data of the nearest competitor product. iVIZION’s powerful combination of optical sensors and mechanical security offers operators unmatched… [continue reading]
