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Harrah’s Launches Skill-Based World First


Te world’s first skill-based video game gambling machines (VGM) created by GameCo, are now up and running at Harrah’s Atlantic City


GameCo has committed to New Jersey as the first market to launch its skill-based VGMs and plans new jurisidictions in the next six months


NEW JERSEY CASINO INSTALLATIONS


Te world’s first skill-based video game gambling machines (VGM) created by GameCo, are now up and running at Harrah’s Atlantic City. VGMs launched at all Caesars Atlantic City properties, with 21 machines operating at Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, and Bally’s Wild Wild West. Te premier game, titled Danger Arena is a first-person action video game in which player skill determines the payout. Tis is the first skill-based video game gambling product ever approved by any regulator in the US.


“I spent my summers growing up playing video games at the arcade on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. It’s a unique honour to be bringing the first-ever skill-based video game gambling products to launch in Atlantic City with Caesars Entertainment,” said GameCo co-founder and CEO Blaine Graboyes. “Our goal is to create a VIP experience for gamers and the casino is the perfect destination. We envision a bright, revitalised future in Atlantic City as a new generation of gamers find their way here.”


GameCo and Caesars share a vision to create a destination for the future of casino customers, combining the entertainment, engagement and


Canada


Elements Casino in British Columbia will be the first casino & racetrack in Canada to host and co-present the inaugural eSports Street Fighter V Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.


Te event will officially launch the Grand Opening of the Elements eSports Lounge, home to all future eSports activities, tournaments and events in British Columbia. eSports is commonly known as electronic sports or competitive video gaming that is played by individuals, teams or professionals and is often accompanied by a large viewing audience. Tere are five key genres that make up the bulk of video games that are often referred to as eSports: first- person-shooter (FPS), real-time strategy (RTS), multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), fighting games and sports simulation.


excitement of video games, esports, and gambling. Te VGMs will be set up in high traffic, prominent locations in all three Caesars properties, with three triple-unit carousels at Harrah’s Resort, two at Caesars, and two at Bally’s Wild Wild West.


“Caesars is excited to celebrate the launch of the world’s first skill-based video game gaming machines at Caesars, Harrah’s Resort and Bally’s Atlantic City,” said Kevin Ortzman, President of Caesars and Bally’s, and Rick Mazer, President of Harrah’s Resort, in a joint statement. “Te debut of these innovative machines, exclusively at Caesars resorts in Atlantic City, further positions us as a destination of choice for both loyal customers, and the next generation of customers alike.”


GameCo’s proprietary VGM is an arcade-style video game cabinet and controller. Each VGM features a single-player game, generally 45-90 seconds to play, adapted from console, PC, and mobile developers. GameCo committed to New Jersey as the first market to launch its VGM, and plans to be in a number of additional gaming jurisdictions within the next six months.


US Scientific up seven per cent in third quarter


Scientific Games reported an increase in revenue of seven per cent for the third quarter ended September 30, taking its total to $720m.


Revenue growth included an 81 per cent increase in social gaming and a 22 per cent increase in gaming machine sales. Gaming machine sales revenue grew 22 per cent, due to a 1,705-unit increase in global shipments to 7,960 units and an increase in average sales price to $16,824 per unit. Contributing to the increased shipments were higher sales of the Pro Series WAVE, TwinStar and Dualos cabinets. US and Canadian shipments increased 10 percent to 4,022 units, comprising 3,033 replacement units and 989 units for new casino openings and expansions (including 245 Illinois VGT units). International shipments increased 52 percent to 3,938 units, including 945 units for new casino openings and expansions, with notable year-over-year growth in Asia, Australia and South America.


Kevin Sheehan, CEO and President, said: “Scientific Games is focused on building momentum. Te dedicated efforts of our employees combined with the benefits that our products and technology solutions deliver to our gaming, lottery and interactive customers and players led to year-over- year increases in revenue, AEBITDA and free cash flow. Te breadth and depth of our new products showcased at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) and National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) tradeshows demonstrate our commitment to innovation and solutions that help our customers more fully engage with their players to create growth. With the most comprehensive portfolio of solutions available to the gaming and lottery industries, we continue to raise the bar with new products that help our customers grow revenue and generate profitable returns on their investment.”


US – Golden Nugget Casinos will offer slot machines, themed after the hit CNBC show, Billion Dollar Buyer starring Tilman Fertitta, the company’s Chairman and CEO. Exclusively at Golden Nugget Casinos in Las Vegas, Laughlin, Atlantic City, Biloxi, and Lake Charles, the new slot machines offer players the chance to strike a deal with the Billion Dollar Buyer. Players can relive the excitement of the show as they play for a chance to win up to 10,000 credits with this thrilling three-reel, five-line Billion Dollar Buyer themed Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7’s slot machine.


“I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the show and having an impact on these small businesses,” said Mr. Fertitta. “Starting a business is always a gamble, and I had to find a way to commemorate this experience at my casinos. Now players can win big against the Billion Dollar Buyer at any of the Golden Nugget properties.”


CNBC’s “Billion Dollar Buyer” returns for its second season this month with 12 new episodes. The primetime show introduces promising small businesses across the country to one of America’s most successful businessmen. Mr. Fertitta personally scouts the country for the most innovative new products America’s entrepreneurs have to offer.


US – A federal judge has ruled that the Seminole Tribe of Florida can continue to operate blackjack tables at its casinos bringing to an end a year long legal battle. US District Judge Robert Hinkle has allowed the tribe to keep the tables for another 14 years because state regulators allowed dog and horse tracks to put in card games that mimicked what the tribe offered.


Judge Hinkle said: “The order declares that the exception has been triggered — that the tribe may conduct banked card games for the compact’s 20- year term. This would take the deal up to and including 2030. The judge added that state regulators were at fault by allowing dog and horse tracks to operate card games that mimicked ones that were supposed to be exclusive to tribe-owned casinos over five years. He said the tribe’s monopoly had been ‘easily evaded.’


Seminole tribe officials applauded the court’s decision saying it would guarantee jobs at the casinos.


“The Seminole Tribe is very pleased with Judge Hinkle’s ruling and is carefully reviewing it,” said Gary Bitner, a spokesman for the Seminoles. “The tribe believes the ruling provides for its future stability and ensures 3,600 Seminole Gaming employees will keep their jobs.”


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