6 Coinslot May 20 - May 26, 2011 Industry CATEGORY C


JPM International is hoping to turn up the entertainment levels with a brand new game that puts a whole new spin on the way players can use their stake.


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brand new contemporary twist on the multi stake game concept has been


unveiled by JPM International with the highly anticipated launch of its new Dial Or No Dial machine. On announcing the launch this week, the firm told Coinslot: “This exciting new release for the UK Category C £70 sector augments the JPM reputation for features rich games. Indeed, initial reaction suggests Dial Or No Dial takes player appeal to an entirely excit- ing new level.” Talking more about the way the product plays, JPM noted: “The headline game focus is the game’s actual dial as once in the feature, the machine generates a randomly selected code which remains unchanged throughout the game. Players then use the dial to deter-


mine the code which will open the safe and the closer the guess, the greater the value shown in the prize pot. A lucky player who guesses correctly will be awarded the £70 jackpot repeater (subject to stake).”


Sales and marketing director Simon McCarthy explained more about the game, saying: “Dial Or No Dial represents a completely new multi stake concept. In addi- tion to the standard multi stake format the operator can invoke an enhanced function which increases payout percentage, based on the player’s choice of stake. The large safe dial delivers great walk-up appeal and a chal- lenge to the player.” According to JPM, Dial Or No Dial incorporates a high level of skill and strategy and, of course, a


Customs confirms VAT status for automated lottery games


HMRC BACTA has announced that following the Tax


Tribunal decision in the case involving Oasis Technologies (UK) Limited and the release of Rev- enue & Customs Brief 01/11, HMRC have accepted that income from Oasis automated lot- tery machines and those machines that display the same characteristics is exempt from VAT. Said the association:


“As a result, businesses can make a claim to HMRC to recover VAT that has been overpaid in the last four years and stop paying VAT on current and future income.”


HMRC maintains, how-


ever, that AMLD is due on these machines. But as BACTA points out, this is the subject of litigation which is being supported by the association. In April 2011 the Tax Tribunal heard arguments that AMLD should not be due and the decision is cur- rently awaited.


Businesses may con- sider making a claim for overpaid AMLD now, in order to protect their posi- tion should the litigation be resolved in the tax- payer’s favour. “In all cases where a claim is likely to result in litigation, we would recommend that professional advice is taken,” advised BACTA.


degree of luck. The basic game has three reels and is played on up to five win lines with progressive game play according to stake. Player interaction is high with gambles, holds, nudges, winspins and the unique code breaker fea- ture. Core players, says the firm, are sure to appreciate the comprehensive strate- gies and skill which are incorporated in the game. McCarthy added: “JPM’s strategy is to deliver games which have appeal to both seasoned and recre- ational players. We believe that Dial Or No Dial ticks all the right boxes. The combination of a host of features and ingenious use of graphics, colour and lighting make for a very attractive package. The


INDUSTRY AMUSEMENTS LEISURE B2B COMMENT NEWSWEEK


PIERS Hastings Pier is poised to rise from the ashes with a major grant available to rebuild the burnt out structure. 10


Dial Or No Dial rings the multi-stake changes


business briefs


HILL STANDS FIRM ON PAY DEAL


Bookie William Hill was forced to fight a share- holder revolt after almost a third voted against approving the chief execu- tive, Ralph Topping’s pay rise. Nearly 176m votes were cast against the res- olution which related to director remuneration, one of the biggest revolts in a major UK-listed company this year. Circa 331m were in


DIAL OR NO DIAL INCORPORATES SKILL, STRATEGY AND LUCK


first production run has now been completed and shipments are well underway.”


Dial Or No Dial is offered in


JPM’s popular Linear cabinet with the Innovative NV11 note recycler.


Roker businesses harbour fears over traffic control


REGENERATION Seaside arcade operator


Bill Bellerby, who owns Roker Amusements and Café in the Roker area of Sunderland, has voiced his objections to controversial new plans to regenerate the seafront. As part of the proposals, Roker’s Marine Walk will be subject to a vehicle ban, cutting off access to deliveries and emergency services. Bellerby, who has run the


arcade for 40 years, revealed that planners had promised to include 20 parking spaces close to his premises, but this has now been reduced to just 10 dis- abled-only bays. He told press: “I know my


family business and the jobs of my small staff are at risk. I have many customers who are disabled, also some from care homes in the local area,


favour of the level of pay with 25m with-


holding


their vote, which was enough to push through the proposal.


MORE AREAS UP FOR BUSINESS REFORM


The government has announced new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape - including collective redun- dancy consultation peri- ods, the Transfer Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations (TUPE) and compensation for discrimination awarded by employment tribunals.


ROKER AMUSEMENTS IS ONE OF THREE BUSINESSES THAT COULD BE HIT BY REGENERATION PROPOSALS


some are in wheelchairs and some can only walk a short distance. These new traffic proposals will deci- mate my family business.” Bellerby is not alone in


raising concerns about how the scheme might impact local businesses. He has been joined by Paul Walsh, landlord of The Smugglers public house and Bob Scullion, the owner of the North East Diving Academy. Said Walsh: “As soon as


they get the barrier up, problems will start. It is the


start of the season when we get people down here. It will have a detrimental effect on the three busi- nesses in Marine Walk.” But Keith Lowes, head of planning and environment at Sunderland City Council, argued that there had been extensive consultation about the Marine Walk Mas- terplan. “The improvement works are to regenerate the area and attract more visi- tors to the seafront and the city as a whole, which will ultimately


benefit local businesses,” he stated. RANK GUOCO UPDATE


Shares in Rank Group fell after the Office of Fair Trading announced that a merger notice had been given in connection with the anticipated acquisition of Guoco Group by Rank Group. Representations about the anticipated merger have to be made by May 27 and the period for considering the notice will expire on June 13 unless extended.


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