June 19, 2013
| Edition Nº2258 / Year
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In the first quarter over last year
United States
| 05/06/2013
(US).- According to Todd Eilers’ quarterly Key Performance Indicators, slot machine sales in North America rose 40.3 % in the first quarter over last year to 29,174 games and 32.3 % over the fourth quarter. IGT has the lion’s share of the sales at 38 %, which was 2 % above its trailing 12-month average.
It also closes various offices
United States
| 05/06/2013
(US).- Zynga informed that it will cut approximately 520 employees, or 18 % of the company's global staff, in a cost-cutting move. The company will also close various offices, saving an estimated us$70 - us$80 million in "pre-tax annualized cash expense savings.”
It doesn’t expect to start turning profit until summer 2014
United States
| 05/06/2013
(US).- The New Jersey Casino Control Commission has approved a restructuring plan that creates a new holding company for the Revel casino that will be a key element of the Atlantic City resort's us$ 2.4 billion switch to new ownership as it emerges from bankruptcy.
To operate poker websites with MGM and Boyd Gaming
United States
| 04/06/2013
(US).- Gilbraltar-based Bwin.party is moving forward with licensing in Nevada to operate Internet poker websites with MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming, despite comments to the contrary from the company’s CEO, an attorney said. Bwin.party is still awaiting approval from state gaming regulators after filing its application more than a year ago.
In UK
United States
| 04/06/2013
(UK).- Bally Technologies announced its online slot games are now available on the UK-based, Mr. Green. In the near future, Mr. Green will offer Bally´s on tablets and mobile phones. “This is a significant moment for Bally Technologies in the online market,” said Bally Interactive General Manager and Managing Director, Michael Probert.
Initial licensed themes are Buffalo, 5 Dragons and Miss Kitty
United States
| 04/06/2013
(US).- Aristocrat and Montana-based video gaming device manufacturer, Grand Vision Gaming (GVG), have signed a software cross-licensing deal that will bring player-favorite Aristocrat game themes to GVG cabinets across Montana.
About firm’s proposed us$2.8 billion acquisition
United States
| 04/06/2013
(US).- Pinnacle Entertainment is in talks with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to settle the agency’s complaint seeking to block its purchase of Ameristar Casinos (ASCA), two people familiar with the matter said.
At the Southern Gaming Summit
United States
| 04/06/2013
(US).- Ortiz Gaming participated at recent Bingo World 2013, a Bingo specialized exhibition, held in Biloxi, Mississippi. At the event, held in the framework of the Southern Gaming Summit, also was performed the Electronic Bingo Manufacturers Roundtable.
In Southern California Gaming Guide
United States
| 03/06/2013
(US).- The readers of Southern California Gaming Guide have honored Aristocrat with 12 awards in the Best Slots 2013 Awards, including Best Video Slot, Best Penny Slot, Luckiest Slot and Best Slot Mobile App. Its wildly popular Buffalo was named Best Video Slot and Luckiest Slot.
Todd Cravens, CEO for the Americas for TCS John Huxley
United States
| 03/06/2013
(US, exclusive Yogonet.com).- Todd Cravens has been appointed as the new CEO for the Americas for TCS John Huxley, reporting directly to the Group CEO, Cath Burns. He will be based in Las Vegas, responsible for the development of the Group’s business interests throughout North America, the Caribbean, Central and South America. The executive granted an interview to Yogonet.com in which he talked about his appointment, objectives and the firm´s future plans.