Interblock Gaming Names Paul Paradoski as Director of SalesCDC Newswire · October 30, 2018 at 9:30 pmLAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 2018) –Interblock, leading luxury electronic table gaming manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Paul Paradoski as Director of Sales. With a base in Missouri, Paul is responsible for overseeing sales operations and management for the central United States operators. Paul brings more than 9 years of sales experience with over 7 years software sales and business development experience to Interblock. Most recently, Paul served as System Sales Executive at IGT where he focused on Hardware and Software sales. Prior to that role, he served as Regional Account Executive at Bullhorn Software where he was the President Club Achiever in both 2013 and 2014. Interblock CEO John Connelly said, “We are very excited for Paul to join the Interblock team and take charge of our very important central market, especially with the recently passed regulations in the area. His extensive sales experience and industry knowledge will make him an… [continue reading]
Clarion continue to drive fundraising for CHIPS at charity golfCDC Newswire · October 30, 2018 at 11:35 amClarion Gaming has continued its support of CHIPS, the gaming industry charity that supplies powered wheelchairs to children with severe mobility issues, by entering two teams into the recent CHIPS Charity Golf Tournament, an event which raised a total of £40,000. Clarion launched its association with CHIPS at ICE London 2018 when it presented a lightweight wheelchair to Harley Hickling-Allen. The five year old has a medical condition, MLCRD syndrome, which causes problems with both balance and the control of his muscles. Linda Lindsay, who co-founded CHIPS, stated: “I am hugely grateful that Clarion Gaming is supporting a charity that was created by the gaming industry. ICE London has, and continues to play, a pivotal role as the must-attend business event for the international gaming industry and virtually all of our supporters participate in ICE either as exhibitors or delegates. To have such a flagship event supporting CHIPS is wonderful.”… [continue reading]
Horse Races Now partners with sports betting solutions provider Digitote AmericasCDC Newswire · October 30, 2018 at 9:37 am HRN Seeks Sports Betting Capabilities with New Partnership Lexington, Kentucky – Horse Races Now is proud to announce a new partnership with Sports betting solution provider, Digitote Americas LLC (DA). This new partnership will provide HRN the capability to offer sports wagering through its mobile app, complementing its current horse racing content. The new partnership has huge potential to expand HRN’s capabilities, in the future allowing its growing userbase to continue to access real-time data whilst being able to wager on world-wide sporting events. This partnership is the direct result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn a Federal ban on sports wagering in the United States, allowing each respective state to legalize it. The new ruling provides a multitude of opportunities for businesses to provide sports wagering across a variety of platforms including mobile apps, online wagering, and in-person kiosks. With this partnership, HRN and… [continue reading]
Inside Asian Gaming Names Melco Resorts As Title Sponsor, Studio City As Venue For Inaugural Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala DinnerCDC Newswire · October 30, 2018 at 8:00 amMacau, 29 October 2018 – Leading B2B Asian gaming industry publication Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner on 23 November 2018 will be held in the Studio City Ballroom, with Melco Resorts and Entertainment named official title sponsor of the event. Details of the Asian Gaming Power 50 Gala Dinner can be found via the dedicated Power 50 website at www.iagpower50.com. Located in the heart of Macau at the southern end of the Cotai Strip, Studio City is a Hollywood-themed studio-concept resort delivering cinematic inspired entertainment and leisure options and designed to be the most diverse entertainment offering in Macau. As such, the Studio City Ballroom represents the perfect venue for this unique gaming industry event. First published by IAG in 2008, the Asian Gaming Power 50 has become renowned as the definitive guide to the most influential people… [continue reading]
Clarion Gaming gets behind Responsible Gambling WeekCDC Newswire · October 29, 2018 at 7:52 amClarion Gaming, organisers of a host of leading B2B industry events, including ICE London – the world’s biggest gaming exhibition, London Affiliate Conference, ICE Africa, iGB Live! and Juegos Miami, has given its official support to Responsible Gambling Week, which is being organised by the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling, and is being held in the UK and Ireland across 1st – 7th November. Clarion is funding a targeted influencer engagement campaign on Instagram before and during the week, joining a long list of leading commercial and non-commercial organisations in supporting the event. The second Responsible Gambling Week, which has harnessed the collective influence of more than 127,000 staff working at 11,000+ gambling venues and online sites throughout the UK and Ireland, will raise awareness among customers and their communities about what it means to gamble responsibly. Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion Gaming, stated: “Wherever we operate in the… [continue reading]
Interblock Names Gaming Industry Veteran Mark Wiedemer Vice President of Sales, Strategic AccountsCDC Newswire · October 24, 2018 at 5:50 pmLuxury gaming manufacturer and electronic table game (ETG) market leader Interblock announced today that long-time gaming industry veteran Mark Wiedemer is joining the Company to lead its corporate initiatives in the United States as Vice President of Sales, Strategic Accounts. Wiedemer brings 26 years of experience in positions of significant scope and responsibility with global industry leaders IGT, Scientific Games, Bally Technologies, and Konami Gaming. He has held various sales and business development leadership roles, with global and domestic responsibility, primarily related to casino-management systems. Most recently, Wiedemer served as Senior Director of Sales for IGT’s North America casino management systems sales division, where he led a team of sales representatives responsible for providing casino system solutions to North America casino operations. John Connelly, Interblock Global CEO, said, “Mark’s deep understanding of the casino systems business, proven leadership, nearly three decades of experience, and trusted relationships with casino operators across… [continue reading]
Konami’s SynkConnect Wins Best Consumer-Service Technology at 2019 Gaming & Technology AwardsCDC Newswire · October 24, 2018 at 2:15 pmMulti-channel “cardless” player loyalty solution earns gold for advancing customer experience and convenience Las Vegas, NV, October 25, 2018 – Konami Gaming, Inc. today announced that it received first place honors for its SynkConnect “cardless” player tracking solution in the Annual Global Gaming Business (GGB) Gaming & Technology Awards, recognizing the casino gaming industry’s best in innovation. SynkConnect empowers casino players with a variety of secure authentication methods to augment or replace a traditional player loyalty card at the gaming device, including their personal smartphone, fobs, a room key, wearables, and more. Available exclusively for Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system, SynkConnect opens up more opportunities for players to connect with property loyalty programs by using the technology conveniences already interlaced through daily life and the guest experience. “SYNKROS has long been focused on delivering technology that enhances the guest experience while providing meaningful positive impact to the business,” said Jay… [continue reading]
Konami Reveals All-New KX 43 Video Slot with 4K Ultra HD and Exclusive Game Library at G2E 2018CDC Newswire · October 10, 2018 at 10:27 amGlobal casino games & technology developer launches leading slot screen formats, game play mechanics, and mobile player tracking solutions Las Vegas, NV, October 10, 2018 – Konami Gaming, Inc. announced exceptionally strong industry reception for the world debut of its new KX 43 video slot cabinet this week at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. Featuring a 4K Ultra HD display, slim profile, and exclusive library of leading game content, Konami’s latest slot cabinet made a memorable impression at the opening of one of the industry’s largest events. From KX 43 to the Concerto Collection, Konami showcased an expansive game library focused on industry-leading math and mechanics. Game play innovations including Strike Zone and Reels Up deliver new bonusing features that uniquely allow players to experience added value and entertainment for their bet. Konami also premiered its award-winning SynkConnect “cardless” player loyalty solution. Designed exclusively for Konami’s SYNKROS… [continue reading]
Synergy Blue Converts Orbital Knight’s Mobile Games to Skill-Based Arcade Gambling GamesCDC Newswire · October 8, 2018 at 2:15 pmLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synergy Blue announced today an agreement to gamblify Orbital Knight’s mobile games, providing them with expanded game distribution in the casino world via Synergy Blue’s HAWG® (Hybrid Arcade Wager-based Gaming) platform. Synergy Blue’s patented HAWG® platform is a class III certified solution that blends GLI11-compliant skill-based or chance-based gambling, allowing for regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions, and making it easy to convert mobile games to gambling games. In this deal, Synergy Blue adds the gambling functionality and regulatory compliance to Orbital Knight’s titles. With a deep understanding of the complicated compliance requirements for casino games, Synergy Blue will add gambling elements and shepherd Orbital Knight’s games through the regulatory process, allowing Orbital Knight to focus on doing what they do best — making fun games. “Synergy Blue made it easy for our games to be showcased on a new platform and in a new industry, delivering new revenue… [continue reading]
Game Designer Allon Englman to Join AristocratCDC Newswire · October 8, 2018 at 2:06 pmCelebrated slot game designer Allon Englman will join Aristocrat Technologies as Senior Vice President of Game Development, it was announced on Monday. Engleman will lead a studio focused on creating industry-leading content for the North American market. Englman will start at Aristocrat on October 15 and will be based out of Aristocrat’s new Las Vegas campus. He was Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer at Scientific Games until leaving that post in October 2016. Aristocrat Technologies, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, is licensed by more than 200 regulators, and its products and services are available in more than 90 countries globally. The company offers a range of products and services, including gaming machines and casino management systems. “At Aristocrat it’s about what’s inside – of our games, our system solutions, and the company itself. That makes all the difference,” Aristocrat’s Chief Product Officer Rich Schneider said. “Allon has… [continue reading]
