IGT Brings Server-Based Technology to Cannery Casino
International Game Technology has signed an agreement with the Cannery Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas to install IGT’s industry-leading server-based game management solution. This agreement marks continued momentum in the growing adoption of game-to-system (G2S) server-based technology in the industry worldwide. IGT’s Tier One package is a lease-based offering that combines Floor Manager and IGT’s AVP® machines, plus access to IGT’s game library of high-performing themes, giving the Cannery the power to deploy their choice of more than 300 compelling game themes to their floor in a matter of seconds, based on market conditions. More than 20 different casinos in eight states and three countries have partnered with IGT for the innovation and the technology that delivers results to the bottom line. For more information, visit www.igt.com.
Bally Announces Appointment of Randy Hedrick as VP of Development
Bally Technologies Inc. announced that respected gaming industry executive Randy Hedrick has joined the company as vice president of development. Hedrick previously served as senior vice president of labs for IGT. He left IGT 20 months ago to become president of Aurora Design Inc., a Reno, Nev.-based design studio that develops advanced technology applications for the global gaming industry, focusing on community gaming, new product creation and intellectual property strategies and licensing. Five of Hedrick’s team members at Aurora Design will join him at Bally Technologies, where he will lead a team focused on integrating sophisticated applications being developed by Bally for commercial deployment throughout the gaming industry. For more information, visit www.ballytech.com.
Gold Series® Awards $5+ Million in 2010
Rocket Gaming Systems is proud to announce that its popular Gold Series® games have awarded another top progressive prize to a lucky winner on Nov. 23, 2010. With this latest win, the Gold Series has awarded over $5 million in top prizes this year alone. A lucky player won $1,032,000.53 playing the Gold Series game Golden Sunrise® at the Cimarron Bingo Casino in Perkins, Okla. The Gold Series games are comprised of Rocket’s successful line of selected Class II titles, which are now offered as both video and mechanical reel (stepper) games. As a proud supporter of the National Indian Gaming Association, Rocket has donated $300,000 to date from revenue generated by the Gold Series in support of NIGA’s mission of protecting tribal sovereignty. For more information, visit www.rocketgaming.com.
Cadillac Jack Announces Two New Hires
Cadillac Jack announced that it has appointed two gaming veterans to its management team to support business development in new jurisdictions and drive development of new products and technologies. Marc McDermott joins as director of jurisdictional engineering and Ron Malinowski steps into the role of director of sales. Previously, McDermott served four years as technical director for the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) in Las Vegas where he worked closely with members of the GSA Technical Committee to develop the G2S and S2S protocols for the industry. Malinowski’s primary focus will be on the VLT market in Illinois and other expanding commercial jurisdictions. He brings more than 25 years of gaming experience to Cadillac Jack with recent tenures managing the sales organizations at Sega and Capcom. He also developed extensive operational experience while at Bally. For more information, visit www.cadillacjack.com.wheels. For more information, visit www.tcsjohnhuxley.com.
Gaming Veteran to Lead Development of New CanCan Casino Resort
George Toth, a business leader with more than 25 years of experience in the casino industry, is the new president and CEO of CanCan Development, LLC, a new world-class casino, resort and French-themed village located along the historic waterfront city of D’Iberville on the Gulf Coast. Before joining the project, Toth was president and CEO of the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. He began his illustrious career in the gaming industry in 1984, as director of purchasing for the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, and was eventually promoted to president and CEO, overseeing the entire operation. The 18-acre CanCan Casino Resort and the French Village will include a 60,000-square-foot casino with 1,800 slots, 46 table games and 16 live poker tables. It is expected to create 2,000 jobs and infuse much-needed tax revenues into the city.
GLI Australia Integrated into Submission Process, Announces Promotions, Authorized in Peru
Gaming Laboratories International announced that GLI Australia has been integrated into GLI’s powerful global submission process, setting in place a complete strategy with a new common database to help suppliers quickly enter the global marketplace. Ian Hughes, GLI managing director of the Asia/Pacific Region said, “Integrating GLI Australia into the company’s global submission process means that suppliers based in Australia now have the same seamless, streamlined process as suppliers who use GLI labs on other continents.”
GLI also announced three key staff advances. In the company’s Adelaide lab, Samantha Powell has been promoted to manager of compliance and quality assurance, and Daniel McDougall has been promoted to group engineering manager. Next, Sydney lab-based Alvin Foo has been promoted to business development manager.
Also, GLI has experienced a milestone, becoming the first lab of its kind authorized to test systems for Peru. The “Qualified Entity” authorization expands GLI’s activities in Peru, where it has been testing devices since 1997, and further proves GLI’s commitment to the gaming industry throughout Latin America. Peru is a vibrant gaming market with approximately 65,000 slot machines and more than 600 authorized gaming halls. For more information, visit www.gaminglabs.com.
TCSJOHNHULXEY Chosen to Supply Norwegian Epic
TCSJOHNHUXLEY USA is delighted to have recently supplied all live casino gaming equipment to Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative ship to date—Norwegian Epic. Launched earlier this summer, the casino is the fleet’s largest and most elegant to date and features all the latest gaming products. Working very closely with TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the NCL Executive Management decided to install one of the latest innovations after seeing its launch at the 2010 IGE show in London. The fully automated MultiPLAY HD Auto Roulette featuring the Gemini wheel requires no dealer or inspection, which is ideal for the casino at sea. In addition, the casino incorporates 29 other gaming tables consisting of various blackjack games, LuminAR Roulette, craps and Hold ‘Em poker, as well as e-FX Insignia number displays and Saturn roulette wheels. For more information, visit www.tcsjohnhuxley.com.
Aristocrat Extends Agreement with FutureLogic as Preferred Partner
FutureLogic Inc. announced that it has extended its agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Limited to remain their global technology partner, a decision based on FutureLogic’s ongoing innovation in thermal ticket printing, promotional marketing and couponing applications. According to the agreement, FutureLogic’s thermal printers will continue to be the default option in all Aristocrat’s current and new TITO gaming platforms around the world for the next two years. For more information, visit www.futurelogic-inc.com or www.aristocrat.com.au.
BMM Wins RFP with Ohio Lottery Commission
BMM Compliance is pleased to announce it has been awarded the recent contract for analytical services related to random number generators by the Ohio Lottery. BMM has been servicing lotteries internationally for all of its 30-year history. In 2010, BMM North America has been awarded a significant amount of contracts. Martin Storm, global president and CEO said, “Since BMM entered the U.S. market we have been pursuing all of the various gaming markets. We have been very focused on completing our licenses for casino-related testing services and, finally, I can say we are close.” For more information, visit www.bmm.com.
Crane Payment Solutions to Showcase in Düsseldorf, London, Acquires Money Controls
Crane Payment Solutions will showcase both CashCode and NRI branded AWP and vending solutions at IMA in Düsseldorf, Jan. 18-21 and the gaming product lines at ICE in London, Jan. 25-27. Crane Co. has also announced the acquisition of Money Controls. The Money Controls product line expands the current Payment Solutions group with a complementary product and technology portfolio, strong customer relationships and an excellent reputation among its customer base. For more information, visit www.craneps.com.
RadBlue Launches G2S and S2S Message Analysis Tool
Radical Blue Gaming announces the release of the RadBlue Analysis Suite (RAS), a powerful new tool that streamlines troubleshooting issues between two game-to-system (G2S) or system-to-system (S2S) endpoints. RAS sorts troubleshooting data, displays it in a usable manner and identifies issues. Instead of product experts spending days or weeks combing through data, they simply load it into RAS and, within moments, have a searchable information set that they can use to quickly locate issues. Product users, located anywhere in the world, can now easily export messaging data from any RadBlue tool and send it to product experts for review in RAS. For more information, visit www.radblue.com.
Stockton College Formally Establishes Lloyd D. Levenson Institute
An overflow audience of more than 300 people attended formal dedication ceremonies on Dec. 13 for Stockton College’s Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT). The dedication officially launched an institute that provides a forum for public policy discussions and studies of the gaming, hospitality and tourism industries in the region, and featured a keynote address by Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. “It’s humbling to see this kind of a turnout and to see the Institute is already having a positive impact,” said Levenson, a prominent area attorney, chair of the casino law department and chief executive officer of Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law. For more information, visit www.stockton.edu.
ATRONIC Installs at Casino Trilenium
ATRONIC International announced the installation of its new diversity™ multigame and its latest linked gaming concepts DOGGIE CASH™ and Magic 5s™ at Casino Trilenium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The new machines went live beginning of November, creating a huge buzz with players immediately. The new diversity machines allow players to choose from 10 games, divided into four categories and selectable by touchscreen. ATRONIC’s new multigame diversity features brand-new as well as top-ranking games and is presented on the new OXYGEN™ cabinet. For more information, visit www.atronic.com.
eclipse Compliance Testing Announces Accreditation
eclipse Compliance Testing announced that it has attained its ISO 17020 Inspection Body accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for Information Technology Testing. “This accreditation focuses on field service and inspection, areas which we continue to pursue in order to bring high quality and effective audit services to gaming commissions and operators throughout the industry,” stated Janice Farley, eclipse vice president. Additionally, the company has received its Gaming Standards Association (GSA) accreditation from A2LA. To qualify, a lab must be ISO17025 accredited and must be found to meet GSA-defined requirements for conformance testing as provided within the GSA Certification Program. For more information, visit www.eclipsetesting.com.
WMS Unveils New State-of-the-Art Office Facilities
WMS Gaming and Reno Mayor Robert Cashell celebrated the opening of the new WMS office facilities in Reno, Nev., on Dec. 10. The event commemorated the first new office building constructed in the Reno-area in over a year. Built on 3.60 acres of land, the new $11 million, 53,038 square foot facility houses 80 employees, made up of WMS’s local sales and distribution, product development, systems development, WAP operations and gaming operations teams. The building, built and designed by United Construction, was created to be employee friendly and energy efficient. For more information, visit www.wms.com.