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William Hill partners with Inspired

Friday, 20 January 2012 10:00
William Hill has announced that it has awarded an exclusive contract to Inspired Gaming Group (‘Inspired’) for the sole supply of gaming machines to the Group’s licensed betting offices (LBOs). Inspired currently supplies 79% of the gaming machines in William Hill’s 2,350 LBOs through new generation ‘Storm’ cabinets which provide a high-quality gaming experience using high-definition, 22-inch dual-screen technology. It was launched in the William Hill estate between August 2009 and March 2010, and has consistently delivered strong growth.
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Barcrest drops analogue AWPs

Friday, 20 January 2012 09:58
Scientific Games Corporation today announced that its Gaming division, which includes The Global Draw, Barcrest and Games Media, has decided to withdraw from the manufacture of analogue AWPs for the UK pub retail sector in order to focus solely on its digital server-based supply model within this sector.
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GLI Canada launches lottery group

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:51
Gaming Laboratories International recently announced the formation of GLI Test Labs Canada’s new dedicated global lottery consulting group. Now GLI is pleased to announce the lottery group has obtained WLA SCS Certification Service Entity status to provide WLA Security Control Standard certification audits for Lotteries. GLI Test Labs Canada’s status as a “Certification Service Entity” means it is now the only specialized lottery industry organisation headquartered in North America to carry the distinction.
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Aristocrat appoints systems expert

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:50
Aristocrat has named renowned casino systems expert Jeffrey J. Connors as its new Senior Director of National Accounts and Business Development. Mr. Connors brings more than 20 years of casino management system experience to the company and its more than 275 customers in North America.
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JCM enters new deal in Pennsylvania

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:46
JCM Globa has entered into an agreement with award-winning, international hardware and software company MicroFirst to distribute and service JCM’s award-winning line of products in Pennsylvania. Under the agreement, MicroFirst will be the direct communication between casinos across Pennsylvania and JCM. MicroFirst will oversee new product sales, project management, certified training for JCM products, field troubleshooting and customer support, warranty service items, out-of-warranty repairs, and system upgrade installations.
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Advansys bucks the downward trend

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:08
Slovenia's Advansys and its sister company Spintec have, despite tough market conditions, reported a very successful financial year. Advansys' revenue growth has been firmly double-digit, strengthening its presence as Casino Management System (CMS) supplier in existing markets (Adriatic region), the company also entered into many new markets.
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TWLV launch new bingo site

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:06
TWLV Gaming Ltd. is excited to announce the launch of their new online bingo site on January 12th, 2012. TWLV is Tier 1 licensed under the Online Gambling Regulation Act (OGRA). "TWLV offers players an exciting new bingo game with a complete new approach. Refreshingly transparent and with an exceptionally high return, as well as the largest win chance compared to any game of chance of its kind," says Ab Olde-Scheper, Head of TWLV Gaming Ltd.
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Finnish slot record smashed

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:03
A Finnish player has won 6.9 million euros on a slot machine on Paf.com. It is the largest win ever on an online game in Finland. And the second largest in the world. The Paf customer, who is in his thirties and lives in Helsinki, bet 2 euros on the slot Mega Fortune and won an unbelievable 6.9 million euros.
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R. Franco appoints new VP

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:56
Jesús Franco, CEO of R. Franco, has appointed María José Gallardo Herreros as Vice President of the group. She will hold the highest executive position after the CEO, and her duties include developing and implementing high-level strategies.
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Inspired strengthens global team

Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:50

Inspired Gaming Group (Inspired) announces the appointments of Ron Babini and Jurate Bitinaite to its global sales team. Ron and Jurate have nearly 25 years of experience in the gaming industry between them and their global sales experience compliments Inspired’s current strategy of internationalisation.