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AstroSystems has announced the formal release of a software update that allows acceptance of the new ES2 series 10 Euro note, which is due to enter circulation in late September.
The timing of the update, which applies to the GBA ST2, ST1+, ST1-C and GV1 models, will allow machine manufacturers, operators and service centres to upgrade existing field units in good time for the release of the new banknote. A number of simple methods can be used to overwrite existing software files, such as USB flash drive reprogramming, and PC-based procedures utilising AstroSystems’ range of user-friendly software tools. All future orders will be loaded with the new software file as standard.
Debbie Malin, General Manager for AstroSystems, commented: “We are pleased to provide a solution for all of our customers that gives ample opportunity to update their field base of units, prior to release of the new 10 Euro note. Our customers can be assured that the software has passed the stringent testing process at the European Central Bank. ”
03 MULTI-CHANNEL PLATFORM
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The province of New Brunswick has awarded a consortium led by GTECH Canada ULC with a five-year, CAN $5 million research grant for the development of a new multi-channel content application platform. The consortium, comprised of GTECH Canada, T4G, New Brunswick Community College, and First Mobile Education, will develop a technology platform to deliver game content and features across a broad range of mobile and web-based devices and land- based gaming machines.
“Mobile is the fastest-growing component in the interactive gaming segment, and this platform will enable GTECH to provide gaming operators around the world with innovative game content and features across new and existing channels, and cross-channel analytics that will provide operators with a single view of the player,” said GTECH Canada Vice President of Business Strategy and Development Don Doucet. “Thanks to the support of the provincial government and our partners in industry and education, this platform will represent a made-in-New Brunswick solution to our global gaming customers’ needs.”
“Our plan to create jobs and make life better in New Brunswick communities is focused on supporting innovation within local industries," said Premier David Alward. "By investing in the biggest ideas for growth of New Brunswick success stories like GTECH and its partners, I am
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The second game in IGT’s James Cameron’s Avatar Video Slots series, James Cameron’s Avatar Treasures of Pandora, is now live in several Florida casinos and will continue to roll out on casino floors around the world.
Based on the highest-grossing movie of all time, Treasures of Pandora puts slot players right in the middle of their favourite movie moments. Engaging bonuses allow for players to explore the luminescent forests of Pandora, pick their own Banshees and experience the industry- changing ‘merge bonus,’ where the two base games merge, creating a record-setting 7,776 ways to win.
The release of this game marks the debut of IGT’s CrystalCore cabinet. Boasting immaculate visuals on a 42” vertical LED touch-screen display, 10” dynamic player panel and Super Button, the new hardware gives players a truly memorable gaming experience.
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day featured an all-star Hollywood cast and won four Academy Awards by setting new standards in visual and sound effects. Microgaming has been working energetically to develop an online slot that takes all the elements of what made the film a success and deliver it to the world of online gaming. This cutting-edge game includes all of the lead actors, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Robert Patrick. The use of original film footage, accompanied by the mesmerising original soundtrack, ensures an action-packed player experience with many industry first game features.
Rand Marlis, President of Creative Licensing Corporation, which represents Studiocanal for Terminator 2 licensing, says: “Microgaming is an expert in licensing big brands and we had no doubt that they would create a T2 slot that would perfectly represent the film’s legendary status. The end result really has surpassed our expectations and the online game is a masterpiece; I’m delighted that it is now live for everyone to play and enjoy. Working with Microgaming is a real pleasure and we look forward to a long-lasting relationship.”
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confident we are building a strong foundation for the future."
Funding for the project is being provided through the province’s $15 million Industry Innovation Challenge. Launched last October, the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council unveiled a provincial competition designed to identify large-scale industry research and development initiatives that will mobilize provincial assets to fuel economic growth. The challenge awarded the top innovative groups with a $5 million grant to develop their proposal.
As part of the project, GTECH Canada will establish an Interactive game development team in Moncton while leveraging in-house experience in new game development for Interactive games and providing synergies with land-based and Interactive game content development. The team will work to develop cross-channel games and functionalities, and will utilize T4G’s analytics platform that will combine performance measures of single game titles across multiple channels, as well as compare player behaviour and player segmentation.
Elo Touch Solutions (Elo) has expanded its zero- bezel touch technology portfolio with the IntelliTouch Pro projected capacitive (PCAP) solution. Elo’s IntelliTouch Pro solution set includes touchscreen, controller and software from a proven and trusted supplier with global support capabilities. Elo field application engineering and development resources stand ready to help OEM customers successfully integrate PCAP touch capabilities into intelligent systems for the automotive, banking, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, industrial automation, retail, transportation and other commercial applications.
IntelliTouch Pro is unique in its ability to be performance optimised for Microsoft Windows 8.1 touch specifications or focus on optical clarity that brings to life the vivid colours and HD graphics of today’s software. IntelliTouch Pro delivers ten (10) touch capability at screen sizes up to 32 inches, with roadmap offerings that scale to support up to sixty (60) touches on 4K, 8K and 16K screens over 100 inches in size.
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