Clarion confirm creation of ICE Africa Champions CDC Newswire · August 29, 2019 at 7:55 am Ahead of the second edition of ICE Africa, scheduled for 2-3 October at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, event organisers Clarion Gaming has launched a new initiative designed to champion key gaming jurisdictions on the continent. The ICE Africa Champions who will endorse their respective territories and drive co-operation across all of the continent’s regulated gaming economies comprise: Colin Udoh, Nigerian journalist and sports television presenter; Dolan Beuthin, CEO, BestBet; John Kamara, co-founder of the Global Gaming Africa consultancy; Judy Kiragu, Director, GoldenKey Casino; Olafadeke Akeju, Senior Partner, WYS Solicitors; Nassim Randeree; Philippe Vlaemminck, Partner, Pharumlega; and, Yahaya Maikori Partner, Law Allianz. ICE Africa Brand Ambassador John Kamara, one of the most respected thought leaders across the pan-African industry, has praised the initiative as ‘an important step towards securing gaming’s future throughout the continent’. “As an ICE Africa Champion myself I am already excited at the opportunities that this… [continue reading]
JCM Global’s FUZION Technology Expands its GLI Certifications CDC Newswire · August 27, 2019 at 6:57 pm LAS VEGAS (August 27, 2019) – JCM Global’s patented and award-winning FUZION system has earned additional GLI certifications around North America. Certifications are the latest milestone achievements for the landmark and industry-changing FUZION system. Jurisdictions directly affected by the certifications include Arizona Tribal, California Tribal, Michigan State, Michigan Tribal, and Oklahoma Tribal. “We are excited to see FUZION gain additional regulatory certifications, and it is a clear indicator of where JCM is taking the gaming industry,” said Dave Kubajak, SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations. “At JCM, we have a proven track record of innovation, and we are constantly developing new ways to bring the strongest value through partnership with our customers. FUZION will transform the way our customers connect with their players and will greatly improve their casino operations.” Connecting JCM’s iVIZION bill validator and GEN5 Thermal Printer to the FUZION system unleashes a new industry direction: transforming each… [continue reading]
AGS launches new Orion Upright slot cabinet CDC Newswire · August 22, 2019 at 9:24 am LAS VEGAS – August 22, 2019 – AGS today announced the launch of its new Orion Upright slot platform, the latest addition to its Orion family of game cabinets. The Company pre-launched the cabinet earlier this year, and it is currently entertaining players at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut; in southern California at Pechanga Resort Casino and San Manuel Casino; and in Oklahoma at WinStar World Resort & Casino – to name a few. Like AGS’ Orion Portraitsm and Orion Slantsm, the new Orion Upright features the distinctive Orion starwall design, beautifully rendered with 420 full-color LED lights that synchronize with game-play, celebrate wins, and create eye-catching merchandising and attraction across the casino floor. “The Orion Upright is an exciting addition to our growing Orion family, providing us with a beautifully engineered dual-screen upright cabinet option,” AGS Senior Vice President of Slot Products Andrew… [continue reading]
Technology is the game changer for sports betting, argues ICE Africa speaker Seun Methowe CDC Newswire · August 20, 2019 at 9:21 am Seun Methowe, Head of Advertising and Partnership Sales, at global live sport OTT platform, DAZN, believes that new technologies and in particular streaming will create more demand from upwardly mobile players and lead to a transformation in the way that betting brands and broadcasters engage with the market. Speaking ahead of his appearance at October’s ICE Africa where he will be one of 65 thought leaders contributing to the event’s learning streams, Methowe, confirmed: “DAZN’s platform Goal.com is the number one football destination on the continent with more than 20m users drawn from throughout the regulated gaming economies. We are already working with major broadcasters and betting firms across Africa and there’s no doubt that technology will revolutionize the consumption of live and original sports content.” He added: “New markets in entertainment, including virtual and fantasy football, are trends that experts in the gambling and betting industry will need to… [continue reading]
JCM Global Installs New Direct View LED Display as Part of New Expansion at Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort CDC Newswire · August 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2019) – Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort in Granite Falls offers what it calls “Minnesota’s best casino action.” Now the excitement is larger than life at the Prairie Tap House inside Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort, where a 15ft x 8ft 1.9mm display from JCM Global Digital Signage Solutions helps to create the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy all the action of their favorite sports. The all-new Prairie Tap House is a part of the recent major expansion of the main floor of the casino, and the new direct view LED wall has become the major attraction for this area. Tribal and commercial casinos from coast to coast are utilizing various configurations of JCM Global Digital Signage Solutions to deliver high quality content that communicates directly with customers throughout the property in new and impactful ways. “JCM continues to experience tremendous success with our JCM Global Digital… [continue reading]
Gaming Standards Association Announces its 2019 Technology Summit: “Focus on Artificial Intelligence” CDC Newswire · August 19, 2019 at 1:40 pm LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2019) – The exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the subject of the Gaming Standards Association’s latest Technology Summit, “Focus on Artificial Intelligence.” This crucial technology event for the gaming industry takes place November 6 and 7 at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego, Calif. The in-depth summit is a follow up to last year’s overwhelmingly successful summit, “Focus on Blockchain.” Registration is available now at https://www.gamingstandards.com/en/gsa-technology-summit-focus-artificial-intelligence. AI is defined as “the ability for computer-based programs to parse large volumes of data, identify patterns, learn those patterns, discern probable outcomes and make recommended actions based on that learning.” As defined, AI has great applicability in the global gaming industry with use cases ranging from responsible gaming, such as, the early identification of potential problem gamers based on analysis of actions and the evaluation of pertinent big data, to tracking patrons feelings and analyzing their… [continue reading]
JCM Global Installs Two Large Direct View LED Displays at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge’s Stadium Sports Bar CDC Newswire · August 13, 2019 at 8:06 pm LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2019) – Casino operators across the country continue to invest in JCM Global® Digital Signage Solutions. The latest is the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge in Lewiston, Idaho. JCM installed two 1.9mm direct view DSS LED displays, each measuring roughly 15 feet by 8 feet. The displays appear in the casino’s Stadium Sports Bar and are the largest in the Valley. Combined with the room’s stadium seating, the direct view LED displays make the Stadium Sports Bar the region’s go-to place for every type of sporting event. The Stadium Sports Bar also broadcasts eSports tournaments, and the incredible high resolution of the LED displays give intensely high detail to every exciting second. Clearwater River CEO Dan Kane said, “Our guests love the Stadium Sports Bar, and these incredible new direct view LED displays. The video walls have helped us to create a space where our guests… [continue reading]
Innovative Table Games releases pair of casino game apps CDC Newswire · August 12, 2019 at 12:12 pm Innovative Table Games CEO Paul T. Harry has announced the release of Super Easy Aces and Pairs & Up Poker, two new casino game apps for Google and Apple. The games, originally designed for brick and mortar casinos, have been expanded to take advantage of the surging casino e-market. Certified by Gaming Laboratories International, the games offer players a true online gaming experience while showcasing a totally new game playing format. “In the last hundred years, no one has come up with a new card game that works,” notes Harry. “Most everything today is a derivative of an old game or an add-on to an existing game. There’s nothing new being offered.” In an effort to offer something truly unique for gamblers, Harry and his company have created something truly novel–two simple games that offer players a new way to gamble. “People are tired of old games. They want something… [continue reading]
Betting operators join payments suppliers for Payment Expert Forum line-up CDC Newswire · August 6, 2019 at 8:34 am Payment Expert Forum, the only event for payments technology in the online gambling industry, has attracted an impressive speaker line-up that includes senior staff from leading operators such as GVC Holdings, Stars Group, Pinnacle and Betsson Group, and payments solutions suppliers Trustly, SafeCharge, Hipay and Checkout.com. Organised by SBC in partnership with PaymentExpert.com, the event at Olympia London on Wednesday 18 September is designed to allow suppliers to discuss their latest innovations and for payments professionals from operators to share insights into the sector’s rapidly-changing requirements. Samuel Barrett, Director of Gaming for Trustly, is to chair the Payment Expert Forum, which he sees as a must-attend event for all stakeholders in the sector: “I’m excited to be chair of what is a key event for the payments industry, with an impressive line-up of speakers drawn from major betting companies and some of the most innovative suppliers. It’s the best opportunity… [continue reading]
Operator CEOs head 20/20 Vision track at Betting on Sports 2019 CDC Newswire · August 2, 2019 at 2:24 pm Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson, and Pinnacle CEO Paris Smith are among the leaders offering their insights on the key issues shaping the betting industry as part of the 20/20 Vision – The Future In Focus track of Betting on Sports 2019. The track, which takes place on the second full day (Thursday 19 September) of SBC’s flagship event at Olympia London, was specifically designed to provide leadership perspectives on critical topics, with input from major operators, suppliers and the sports industry. A key part of the track is the CEO Panel tackling the fundamental question: What is the Future for Sports Betting? It features heavy hitters who can offer perspectives from markets around the world, with Dominik Beier (Speaker of the Board, Interwetten) and Lahcene Merzoug (CEO, ComeOn!) joining Smith and Svensson for the session. Smith is a regular attendee at SBC events and, speaking after last year’s conference,… [continue reading]
