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CONTENTS JANUARY 2009
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4 NEWS
Editor’s letter
12 BALLY
The latest happenings with the
gaming and systems giant
I
’ll keep it short and sweet
this issue… Happy new year
– here’s to an absolutely
wonderful 2009 for everyone
in the casino industry.
14 NICK HAWKINS
Jon Bruford
A cheery look at what 2009 holds… Managing Editor
jonbruford@yahoo.co.uk
16 STATESIDE
Sharon Harris reports from the US
18 LATINO AMERICA
COVER STORY
Ricki Chavez-Munoz reports from this
gaming hotspot with the latest news
I
f you’re wondering who’s on our cover this issue,
it’s the Bally Technologies International Sales
Management Team, who are…
Front row (left to right): Marcel Heutmekers,
26 IGE PREVIEWS
Director of Europe; John Connelly, VP of
International and Gaming Operations; Javid Desai,
Who’s exhibiting at the London show,
Sr. Manager-Business Development for India; Fivos
and what they’re bringing!
Polymniou, Regional Manager - Western Europe.
Second row (left to right): Carlos Engel, Director
of Mexico; Allwin Language, Director of South Africa;
72 GAMING AWARDS
Ricardo Regner, Director of South America; third row
A look ahead to the industry
(left to right): Xavier Serra, Regional Manager -
Eastern Europe; Tim Spatharos, Director of
awards, which precede IGE
International Operations.
Back row: Murali Ganesan, Director of
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DALLMEIER
International Systems Sales.
Not pictured: Cath Burns, Vice President and
Their Casino St Moritz installation
Managing Director of Asia-Pacific; Marco Herrera,
Vice President and Managing Director, MCC Systems
78 INSTALLATIONS
Division.
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Contributing Editor: Graeme Kidd
Editor’s photo: Heather Attwood
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