Ultimate Gaming Chairman Tom Breitling
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Ultimate Gaming Chairman Tom Breitling granted an interview to Yogonet.com.
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United States
| 22/05/2013
(US, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Social gaming operator Ultimate Gaming launched its online wagering poker website exclusively for Nevada players. Its Chairman, Tom Breitling, talked to Yogonet.com about the features of UltimatePoker.com, as it is the first site in the US to offer legal real-money poker games online with limit and no-limit Texas hold ’em poker through single-table cash games, sit-and-go events and multi-table tournaments.
Said Frank Fahrenkopf, AGA CEO, within G2E Asia 2013
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Frank Fahrenkopf spoke at the opening of G2E Asia 2013.
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Macau
| 22/05/2013
(Macau).- Japan, Thailand, the Philippines or Singapore have been conquering space in the gambling world, but AGA President believes that, even with more players in the market, Macau has nothing to fear. Speaking at the opening of G2E Asia 2013, Frank Fahrenkopf said that with further competition Macau could only evolve as a primer gambling hub.
The move ends the debate
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The special meeting was called by a majority of the council against the objections of the mayor.
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Canada
| 22/05/2013
(Canada).- The Toronto City Council went ahead with a vote Tuesday to kill a casino project proposed for the downtown area that attracted interest from Nevada largest gaming companies.
Opinion Column
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(*) By Carlos Fonseca Sarmiento Illegal gaming in South America |
Lawyer and international consultant Carlos Fonseca Sarmiento, specialized in legal aspects for the Latin American gaming industry, performs a general analysis on the reasons that lead this sector to count with a high level of informality in different countries of the region.
To manage operations for all of South America
Argentina
| 22/05/2013
(Argentina).-SHFL entertainment announced the opening of a new satellite office in Buenos Aires. This office will manage SHFL’s operations for all of South America, including sales and service, and provide support for the company’s distributors in Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Investment in local shows underlines dedicated customer focus
Serbia
| 22/05/2013
(Serbia).- The Gaming Expo Belgrade in Serbia has once again begun as the important show for the local market. The GEB is taking place this week, between 21st and 23rd May. The exhibition is set in hall 5 of the Belgrade Fair.
Construction to be completed as early as 2016
Macau
| 22/05/2013
(Macau).- Galaxy Entertainment Group is planning to spend as much as us$ 7.7 billion on the third and fourth phases of its resort on Cotai, the company’s CFO Robert Drake said. The construction of phase 3 is expected to start in the end of 2013 or early 2014.
Of the London Stock Exchange
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Gaming platform provider Quixant announced the admission of its ordinary shares to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and the commencement of dealings in its ordinary shares under the ticker QXT.L.
On tackling illegal gaming machines
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Cracking down on illegal gambling was top of the agenda at a training event run by the Gambling Commission’s Local Authority Liaison Unit at Liverpool City Council this month. Around 90 delegates were shown what to look for when checking suspected illegal gaming machines, as well as being provided with updates on the latest legislation and guidance on gambling.
According to new research
Australia
| 22/05/2013
(Australia).- The Australian Broadcasting reported over the weekend on new research which has discovered that fewer Australian citizens are gambling, but that betting on sports events has grown by 15 %.
Steve Frater and Walter Grubmuller
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Steve Frater and Walter Grubmuller, the duo responsible for pioneering the introduction of B2 gaming machines into Licensed Betting Offices, received the prestigious Recognition of Industry Contribution Award at the Betview Magazine annual ceremony in London last 2nd May.
Carlos Ruisanchez and Ginny Shanks
United States
| 22/05/2013
(US).- Pinnacle Entertainment CEO Anthony Sanfilippo announced two executive leadership promotions designed to accelerate the company's growth. Effective immediately: Carlos Ruisanchez has been promoted to President & CFO and Ginny Shanks was named Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer.
Of us$ 3.5 billion integrated resort
Bahamas
| 22/05/2013
(The Bahamas).- Baha Mar announced that Global Gaming Asset Management (GGAM), one of the casino industry’s most successful management teams, has been retained to manage the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, the centerpiece of the us$ 3.5 billion Baha Mar integrated destination resort in The Bahamas, scheduled to open in December 2014.
Instant tickets and services
Dominican Republic
| 22/05/2013
(Dominican Republic).- Scientific Games announced that it has signed an instant ticket and cooperative services contract with Loteria Electronica Internacional Dominicana, the largest electronic lottery licensed by Loteria Nacional de la Republica Dominicana (The Dominican Republic National Lottery).
Next month in Connecticut
United States
| 22/05/2013
(US).- Bally Technologies announced that it is hosting its Systems User Conference 10 June 4-6 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, its first year on the East Coast. The firm’s annual Systems User Conference is the company’s premier event for customers who want to get the most out of their investment in Bally’s technology solutions.
With the aim to produce a more stable business model
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Bwin.party has targeted cost savings of 70 million euros (us$ 90 million) to focus on fewer European markets this year, as it joins other online gambling companies pulling back from markets where regulations are not clear cut. The online gambling company now looks to United States liberalisation.
Said firm’s VP Francis Hernando
Philippines
| 22/05/2013
(Philippines).- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) told Tiger Resorts, Leisure and Entertainment, controlled by Kazuo Okada, that it will “think seriously” of stripping the firm of its Manila casino licence if it is proven that bribes were paid to win the licence.
According to Market and Research’s study
United Kingdom
| 22/05/2013
(UK).- Market and Research’s recently released study “UK Online Gambling Intelligence Report” reveals that since 2007, online gambling advertising has increased by 1,386 %. The report says this is indicative of the continuing competitiveness within the gambling sector, detailing that sports betting dominates online gambling promotion, accounting for 45 % of all search impression volume.
It will feature the EveryMatrix Casino Engine
Malta
| 22/05/2013
(Malta).- EveryMatrix has agreed terms with Dragonara Interactive to provide the first online gaming portal to land-based casino in Malta, Dragonara Casino. The online operation will feature the EveryMatrix Casino Engine and a selection of more than 700 casino games from companies including Net Entertainment, IGT and Microgaming.
Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations
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Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations.
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Panama
| 21/05/2013
(Panama, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Ainsworth displayed products such as Quad Shots, Multi Games 1, 2 and 3, new games of Triple Shot and Double Hits and several progressives at the booth it had in SAGSE Central America & Caribbean @ Panama. Yogonet.com interviewed Miguel Cuadros, VP of Operations of the company, who commented: “We are currently present in casinos belonging to the main companies, such as Golden Lyon, Cirsa, Royal Casino, Princess Casino, Codere and others.”
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Bulgaria
(Bulgaria).- Casino Technology highlights its Penthouse Slots series, which now offers a multigame set, featuring a collection of glamorous, entertaining games. Umbrella Dance, Butterfly Dreaming, Wild Temptations, Foxy Wash and Blazing Guitars have an excellent presentation in video and a range of tempting bonuses.
The association will be in stand 700
Macau
(Macau).- The Gaming Standards Association is celebrating 15 years of global collaboration and standards development for the gaming industry. Now GSA will bring its message, successful past and vision for an even brighter future to G2E Asia. GSA will be in stand 700.
Rudi Borgato, MEI Sales Manager for Latin America
Panama
(Panama, exclusive Yogonet.com).- The new SCN Advance highlighted at MEI’s booth at recent SAGSE Central America & Caribbean @ Panama. Yogonet.com interviewed Rudi Borgato, Sales Manager for Latin America, who talked about the participation of the company and said: “The event was better than last year.”
Judith Barrientos Palacios and José Luis González Sanz, of Merkur Gaming México
Panama
(Panama, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Within the latest edition of SAGSE Central America & Caribbean @ Panama held last week, Yogonet.com interviewed José Luis González Sanz, President of Merkur Gaming México, who, together with Judith Barrientos Palacios, Commercial and Marketing Director of the firm, reviewed the products presented and made a positive balance of the presence of the company at the Panamanian show.
Live Dealer offering is also included in the deal
Canada
(Canada).- Amaya Gaming Group announced that Amaya and mybet are expanding their partnership to include Amaya’s Ongame Poker and Live Dealer on mybet websites. mybet began using Amaya’s online casino software in 2005 and the relationship has since grown. As a complement to this established casino partnership, mybet has decided to switch to Amaya’s Ongame poker network for both mybet.com and mybet.it. Amaya’s Live Dealer offering is also included in the agreement.
Ignacio González, President of Madrid Council
Spain
(Spain).- President of Madrid Council, Ignacio González, has admitted last week that Las Vegas Sands has made progress in some "quite delicate lines” of the Eurovegas project but there are "two or three things" left to "improve" and they expect it to be presented “formally” at the Registry Office of the regional government to start the public tender.
After an extensive research
France
(France).- Interblock signed a distributorship agreement with French company SFC2A SAS - Société Française de Commercialisation d'Appareils Automatiques. Through extensive research of the French market, Interblock found best fitting firm, which can bring the best value to the players and believes is the best partner in presenting its premium innovations in automated and semi-automated table games.
Gaming IT expert Don Miller
United States
(US).- NEWave has named Microsoft-certified senior application developer and gaming industry IT expert Don Miller as the company’s new Executive VP of Software Development. He is a seasoned senior application developer who specializes in design and development of business integration systems.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Tom Breitling
Ultimate Gaming Chairman
