Scientific Games to Showcase Next-Level Innovations at Australasian Gaming Expo, August 15-17CDC Newswire · August 7, 2017 at 5:45 pmLAS VEGAS, August 7, 2017 – Scientific Games Corporation will showcase a host of innovative games and products for gaming and lottery operators in our exhibit No. 190 at the Australasian Gaming Expo (“AGE”) August 15-17 at the International Convention Center (“ICC”) Sydney in Darling Harbour. Scientific Games Group Chief Executive – Gaming Derik Mooberry said, “At AGE, we are looking forward to showcasing the innovative games, table products, systems, and lottery technologies that are designed to help our customers drive revenue, enhance operating efficiencies, and make smarter business decisions. We’re excited to display showcase our products and solutions that will truly shape the future of our industry.” New Games, Slot Cabinets Drive Exceptional Player Experience Scientific Games Senior Vice President of Australasia Adrian Halpenny said, “We are excited to bring an incredible line-up of new game and hardware solutions to the Australasian Gaming Expo and Sydney’s ICC. Our commitment… [continue reading]
Golden Entertainment’s Second Quarter Net Revenue Rises 7.7% to Record $110.5 MillionCDC Newswire · August 4, 2017 at 8:28 amLAS VEGAS – August 4, 2017 – Golden Entertainment, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, as summarized below. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 % Change June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016 % Change (Unaudited, in thousands) Net revenues Nevada Distributed Gaming $ 68,741 $ 64,859 6.0 % $ 135,819 $ 129,411 5.0 % Montana Distributed Gaming (1) 15,446 12,906 19.7 % 30,627 16,938 80.8 % Total Distributed Gaming 84,187 77,765 8.3 % 166,446 146,349 13.7 % Nevada Casinos 8,833 8,669 1.9 % 17,926 17,399 3.0 % Maryland Casino 17,377 16,040 8.3 % 32,592 29,723 9.7 % Total Casinos 26,210 24,709 6.1 % 50,518 47,122 7.2 % Corporate and other 96 84 14.3 % 175 121 44.6 % Net revenues $ 110,493 $ 102,558 7.7 % $ 217,139 $… [continue reading]
GameCo and Interblock Form Casino Advisory Panel to Recommend Industry Best Practices for Adoption of New Product InnovationCDC Newswire · August 3, 2017 at 8:45 amLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recently formed panel of casino gaming industry executives is providing insights on best practices for the adoption of innovative technology solutions that can help engage both current casino players and potential new players. The Innovation Adoption Advisory Panel (“IAAP”) was formed as part of a collective effort by luxury gaming manufacturer and electronic table game (ETG) market leader Interblock, and GameCo, Inc., creator of the world’s first skill-based Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM™), to further spur continued innovation in casino gaming product development and commercialization. Industry topics being considered by the IAAP include many disciplines that impact the casino gaming floor including floor optimization, player marketing, game development, demographic-based guest engagement, and casino gaming floor utilization and analysis. The IAAP plans to release a white paper in mid-September that will summarize the group’s insights and recommendations and foster ongoing discussion about best practices for bringing new and… [continue reading]
GameCo Continues its Nationwide Rollout with Deployment of Video Game Gambling Machines at Harrah’s CherokeeCDC Newswire · August 2, 2017 at 1:04 pmLAS VEGAS, NV – August 2, 2017 – GameCo, Inc., creator of the world’s first skill-based, Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM), announced today that the company has recently installed four of its popular Pharaoh’s Secret Temple VGMs in prominent locations on the casino floor at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. Managed by Caesars Entertainment, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will feature a real Match 3 video game experience where the players ability influences the amount you can win. Harrah’s Cherokee will be the third jurisdiction in the U.S. for GameCo deployments. “We are focused on offering the highest levels of entertainment and value for our guests, and the introduction of GameCo’s unique and innovative video game gambling units is an important part of our ability to fulfill this goal,” said Adam West, Vice President of Casino Operations. “By introducing this new form of gaming entertainment in our market, we… [continue reading]
Scientific Games Names Leigh Nissim To Lead Remote Game Server, SG Universe BusinessesCDC Newswire · August 1, 2017 at 12:41 pmLAS VEGAS – August 1, 2017 – Scientific Games Corporation today announced the appointment of Leigh Nissim as the Company’s Managing Director, B2B Interactive with responsibilities for overseeing the Company’s Remote Game Server (“RGS”) and SG Universe businesses. He will be based in London, England with global responsibilities. Nissim brings extensive online gaming experience to this role, including proven expertise and success in overseeing sales, operations, account management, marketing, new market launches, product strategy, and forging new partnerships. Scientific Games Group Chief Executive Barry Cottle said, “We are thrilled to welcome Leigh Nissim to the SG Interactive team and look forward to leveraging his experience, passion, and business savvy to take our RGS and SG Universe business to the next level. We are confident that under his leadership, our B2B business will continue to grow at an accelerated rate as we focus on delivering an exceptional player experience through our… [continue reading]
IGT forms Chinese lottery venture with TellingCDC Newswire · August 1, 2017 at 8:54 amInternational Game Technology (IGT) has linked up with a subsidiary of Telling Telecommunication Holding Co. to launch a new lottery venture in China. Working in partnership with Shenzhen Tian Lian Cai Investment Co., IGT will provide lottery products to regulated lottery centres across the Asian country. In addition, the new joint venture will be able to conduct independent market operations, business development, and technological innovations in China, with all operations to be subject to national regulatory and licensing approvals. Pending this approval, IGT expects the venture to launch in the third quarter of this year. Walter Bugno, chief executive international at IGT, said: “As the lottery market continues to change, and the regulatory framework evolves, we believe that this partnership will be ideally positioned to successfully participate in China’s bright lottery industry future.” Telling will own a 51% interest in the new venture, while IGT will hold a 49% stake…. [continue reading]
Gameco Makes Video Game Gambling Machine Platform Available to Select Game DevelopersCDC Newswire · July 27, 2017 at 4:40 pmLAS VEGAS, July 27, 2017 – Providing a new channel for game developers to monetize content in the highly regulated casino gaming marketplace, GameCo Inc., creator of the world’s first Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM), announced today that it is offering its proprietary and patented Video platform to select developers for game development. Engineered by GameCo, the Company’s patented arcade-style VGM platform showcases 15-60 second single-player video games adapted from top console, PC, and mobile games that allow a player’s skill to determine the payout and winnings, while maintaining the same casino-based economics as slot machines. The VGM also handles all aspects of player interaction, device peripherals, casino accounting, and interface with the actual video games. GameCo’s proprietary skill-based gambling platform is approved by Gaming Laboratories International (“GLI”), the industry’s leading testing and compliance certification agency, under the GLI-11 v 2.1 standard, providing a clear path to market in most… [continue reading]
Golden Entertainment to Report 2017 2Q Results August 4, Host Conference Call & WebcastJuly 26, 2017 at 10:42 amLAS VEGAS, NV, July 26, 2017 – Golden Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it will release its 2017 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday, August 4, 2017, and host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) that day. Both the call and webcast are open to the general public. The conference call may be accessed live over the phone by dialing (844) 465-3054 or for international callers by dialing (480) 685-5227; the passcode is 61529965. A replay will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET that day and may be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 for international callers; the passcode is 61529965. The replay will be available until August 7, 2017. The call will also be webcast live through the “Investors” section of the Company’s website, www.goldenent.com. A replay of the audio webcast will also be archived… [continue reading]
IGT Wheel of Fortune Slots Deliver Pair of Million Dollar-Plus Jackpots at Las Vegas CasinosCDC Newswire · July 25, 2017 at 5:28 pmLONDON, U.K. – July 24, 2017 – International Game Technology PLC (IGT) Wheel of Fortune Slots continued its millionaire-minting legacy this June by awarding a pair of million dollar-plus jackpots at Las Vegas casinos. A lucky player won $1,670,698 while playing the Wheel of Fortune Wild Red 7s game at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino on June 3, 2017. On June 19, 2017 a lucky player at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas won a $1,156,100 jackpot while playing the Wheel of Fortune Pink Diamonds game. No one pays jackpots like IGT. IGT launched Wheel of Fortune slots in 1996 and solidified the Company’s leadership in Wide Area Progressive technology. Known as the most successful slot title of all time, the fan-favorite theme has minted more than 1,000 millionaires and delivered over $3 billion in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT has created more than 200 variations of the… [continue reading]
Scientific Games Hosts Award-Winning Georgia High School Robotics TeamCDC Newswire · July 21, 2017 at 8:46 pmScientific Games Corporation recently hosted Reset Robotics, the 2017 Georgia First Robotics Competition “Rookie All Star” award-winning team, at the Company’s Alpharetta, Georgia global Lottery division headquarters. During the visit, the students experienced a tour featuring advanced, new robotic technologies at Scientific Games’ largest instant game manufacturing facility, where more than 70 percent of instant games sold in the U.S. are produced and shipped. The robotics are part of Scientific Games’ patented KDS360 software security system that provides a rock solid layer of instant game security for lotteries, retailers and players. Based in Alpharetta, Reset Robotics is a first-year team comprised of students from Alpharetta, Milton, Cambridge and Chattahoochee High Schools, St. John Bosco Academy, and home-schooled students. Pat McHugh, Scientific Games’ Senior Vice President, Global Systems, said, “We were honored to meet these talented, future leaders in the rapidly advancing field of robotics engineering. Spending time with Reset Robotics… [continue reading]
