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UK – SG GAMING EXTENDS JENNINGSBET DEAL SG Gaming has extended its agreement with JenningsBet, the independent bookmaker. The four-year deal lengthens the 14-year partnership between the two companies until July 2018. As part of the extension, the entire JenningsBet estate will receive SG Gaming’s Infinity terminals, which offers JenningsBet customers an enhanced playing experi- ence through its 21.5” HD screen, an upgraded sound sys- tem, and an interactive video button panel. SG Gaming was the first machines provider to introduce a video button panel into the UK Licensed Betting Office sector two years ago.
The ongoing partnership means JenningsBet will continue to offer customers access to content developed by SG Gaming’s in-house development team, as well as new titles from its sister company, WMS Gaming, ultimately providing customers a leading gaming machine offer. The SG Connect division of SG Gaming, a field-based services division which provides end-to-end support service, will continue to provide self-service betting terminals to the JenningsBet estate.
Greg Knight, Managing Director of JenningsBet, said, “Our partnership with SG Gaming has been important to the growth and success of JenningsBet over the past 14 years. SG Gaming has always been our machine provider of choice – not just because of our long standing relationship, but also because of their content, titles and cabinet selection.”
Phil Horne, Group Managing Director of SG Gaming UK, said, “I am thrilled that we will continue to work with JenningsBet over the coming years. The partnership has been a success because we have established a terrific mutual understand- ing, which enables us to deliver first-class content and termi- nals to the JenningsBet estate.”
UK – NEW NOVOMATIC CEO Harald Neumann is to replace Franz Wohlfarht as Novomatic Group CEO. Mr. Neumann (52), who for the last three years has been involved in major investments and international projects for the Novomatic Group, will be appointed to his new position on October 1. He succeeds Franz Wohlfahrt (54), who is retir- ing at his own request after 10 years as CEO at the end of September.
UK – NEW WILLIAM HILL CEO William Hill has appointed James Henderson as Chief Executive Officer of the group, effective from August 1 2014.
Mr. Henderson has been with the group for 29 years and is currently Group Director, Operations, with oversight for the UK Retail business, Online, William Hill Australia and William Hill US. He will take over as Chief Executive from Ralph Topping who is standing down on 31 July 2014 after 44 years with the Group and six as CEO.
Gareth Davis, Chairman, commented: “The Board is delight- ed to appoint James Henderson to the CEO role. His breadth of knowledge spans the whole Group, having worked in both the major divisions, overseen the establishment of William Hill US and, most recently, taken responsibility for William Hill Australia.
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ALEA OPTS FOR I-TABLE AND FUSION
The Alea Casino in Glasgow has installed the latest Fusion multi-player terminal solutions from Bally Technologies UK - Installtions
In a move to increase playing capacity, the Alea Casino in Glasgow has installed a new Bally Technologies’ i-Table roulette wheel with seven playing positions, a 16-position Fusion Hybrid, dealer terminal and the ability for the player to choose from four different wheels located throughout the casino via the Fusion Live video link. This complex project was completed in less than a week, ready to open for a busy Saturday evening. We talk with Des Joseph, Field Service Engineer from maintenance and installation experts E-Service, about how they were able to complete the project during this short time period.
“Managing such a large installation requires careful planning weeks in advance to ensure all the equipment, resources and transport arrangements are in place at the right time”, said Des. “The casi- no market is global and equipment is manufac- tured throughout the world. Even so, we arranged for all the products to arrive just in time, keeping storage, handling costs and disruption to the casi- no and players to a minimum.”
The main delivery to the casino arrived at 8 a.m. on Monday morning, having been pre-assembled and tested in Australia. This included 16 terminals, one i-Table Roulette, one Fusion Hybrid dealer terminal, an automatic Slingshot wheel and four crates of peripherals such as cables, cameras and infills for cabinets. To prepare for installation, the existing 8-year-old system was taken out, the area was cleaned and new Cat 5 cables were installed.
“Preparing the area for installation is always criti- cal”, says Des. “Terminals and power supplies need to be in the right place and all cables are
carefully labelled and double checked. To accom- modate new wiring, we cut channels and fit duct- work. This is all completed behind screens whilst the casino remains open, so we have become very skilled at keeping the noise down!”
The complexity of the project means working long hours and once installed, a clear head is then needed for the equipment to be made operational. Every unit was commissioned according to Alea Casino’s own requirements. This involves setting up the central computer and camera feeds, cali- brating wheel speed and timing by adjusting the Cammegh slingshot mechanisms, linking Ticket In/Ticket Out mechanisms to the control system and undertaking thorough testing.
After several weeks of planning and one week of hard graft for the highly skilled engineers, the new electronic tables are now working effectively to generate extra income for the Alea Casino, part of London Clubs International. This is the latest in a series of Bally Technologies equipment upgrades which have been installed on time and within budget by E-Service, Bally’s approved mainte- nance partner for automatic card shufflers, chip sorters and e-table equipment in casinos through- out the UK.
IGT signs systems deal at 50 Latvian slot halls with DLV
LATVIA International Game Technology has signed an agreement with DLV to install IGT systems in 50 slot halls connecting approxi- mately 1,000 machines in loca- tions throughout Latvia over the next two years.
With first installations scheduled for July of this year, DLV plans to leverage IGT Casinolink, Medialink and EZ Pay systems to maximise efficiency and player engagement through improved accounting with jackpot and player management technolo- gies. The agreement also marks
the introduction of the IGT Xtra Credit systems module to the European market, which should enable easy deployment of pro- motional awards while increas- ing play time.
“This significant systems instal- lation throughout multiple DLV properties in Latvia provides an excellent example of IGT’s posi- tion as a global leader in wide- area casino management sys- tems deployments,” said Ian Baynes, Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East & Africa at IGT. “Other vendors have tried, but were not able to deliver the
comprehensive technology and quality that should enable DLV to dramatically enhance its patron offerings while greatly improving its operating efficiencies and control.”
“We selected IGT systems because Casinolink provides a proven multi-site modular sys- tem that offers DLV enhanced management controls and the ability to offer our players the very best promotions and bonus- es which in turn should drive more play,” said Mihails Volokotkins Chairman and Founder at DLV. “We also value our great relationship with IGT and look forward to working together and introducing further exciting innovations together in Latvia.”
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