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Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa has been honored with a “4 Green Keys” rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels, motels and resorts that are committed to improving their environmental and fiscal performance. In receiving a “4 Green Keys” rating, Morongo is recognized as “a hotel that has shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through...

Sirk Productions has completed production on a promotional film for Konami Gaming Inc’s new dynamic KP3 system, the next generation 3D graphic platform for slots offering gamers new and exciting real-time graphics and skill based games where players have an actual impact on the amount of credits they can win. Sirk filmed at Konami headquarters in Las Vegas, combining live action elements with 3D motion graphics.

If a regulated iGaming industry is to become a reality in the state of New Jersey, its Governor, Chris Christie, has declared that it will be for the people to decide. Christie, surprisingly acted against the overwhelming majority will of the Legislature when he vetoed the Internet Gambling bill earlier today. Governor Christie reiterated his commitment to New Jersey gaming, but was concerned that the bill did not comprehensively prohibit iGaming...

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Stephen H. Capp, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the Company, effective March 31, 2011, to pursue other opportunities.  The Company anticipates appointing a successor to Mr. Capp by March 31, 2011. Anthony Sanfilippo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, commented, "We thank Steve for his significant contribution to Pinnacle's expansion and success over the years and we wish him well."

ATRONIC´s  latest licensed progressive linked title, DOGGIE CASHTM, is attracting players to casinos throughout Latin America following live launches in casinos in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Panama and Mexico. ATRONIC’s extensive player research has found significant differences between the needs and desires of players in each of the Latin American countries it serves. To serve those needs, ATRONIC created DOGGIE CASH, featuring the adorable pooches...

Bally Technologies, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Las Vegas-based Sightline Payments, a provider of innovative payment solutions. Bally’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Haddrill, said, “Sightline Payments is our latest strategic investment and continues to show our commitment to a comprehensive system product offering.  Payment systems and gaming systems will continue to converge and incorporate privatized currency capabilities currently available in retail and online.”

The North East’s largest casino, Aspers at The Gate, is continuing its tradition of pioneering ground-breaking casino games with the European debut of Double Action™ Roulette, a new game that offers a unique variation on the format of traditional Roulette. Developed by world-renowned casino games manufacturer TCS John Huxley, Double Action™ Roulette features two contra rotating number rings on a single wheel, delivering two winning numbers from a single spin.

International Game Technology announced today that the Company's Global Technology & Interoperability Center (GTIC) has achieved reaccreditation for ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).The A2LA is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, public service, membership society that specializes in laboratory accreditation and training. The GTIC's reaccreditation through A2LA enables the Center to certify IGT products...

The Gaming Standards Association (GSA), whose open standards are the driving force behind the new generation of interoperable devices and systems, is pleased to announce the newly elected board members to the GSA Board of Directors for 2011 and 2012, each elected to a one-year term. The following operators were re-appointed to the GSA Board of Directors:

Tyco Electronics today announced the new Elo TouchSystems 24-inch 2400LM touchmonitor with UL60601 and IEC60601 certifications and an IPX-1 drip-proof rating, offering medical and non-medical environments a highly efficient and performance-driven touch solution.  Available with IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave and AccuTouch five-wire resistive touch product technologies, the Elo 2400LM touchmonitor is optimized for a wide variety...