Schleswig-Holstein Specifies drScreenMicro
Casino Schleswig-Holstein in Germany will become the first casino in Europe to integrate DRGT’s drScreenMicro across its slots floor
Latest slots touchscreen technology from DRGT delights management at Germany’s Casino Schleswig-Holstein
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Casino Schleswig-Holstein claims its recent integration of DRGT’s drScreenMicro is an ‘enormous advance’ for the German casino. drScreen enables operators to make use of one of the monitors of the slot machine. It can the touchscreen monitor, enabling player interaction (such as attaining accounts details) or the upper screen (for advertising use, especially when the slot is not in use). It can even be linked with drInteractive to allow sports betting to be done whiles playing (and having the chance to watch the sports event on the slot screen). Further drScreen products include the drScreenMini and drScreenMicro.
Björn Höhne, Head Game Manager of Casino Schleswig-Holstein explained the benefits of making use of the small player tracking screen: “We place emphasis on discretion and so we choose to communicate with our customers on a small screen. We can show our logo, place advertising or inform our guests directly on the slot machines with drScreenMicro. Tis is just the technology we are looking for.”
Casino Schleswig-Holstein operates five casinos in the most northern state in Germany between Hamburg and the Danish border. All five casinos – in Flensburg, Kiel, Lübeck, Schenefeld and Sylt – have been running on the DRGT system since 2010. Casino Schleswig-Holstein was the
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Francesco Rodano, the former Italian online gaming regulator, who left AAMS in 2015, has been appointed as Playtech’s Chief Policy Officer. He will be based in London, and report to Mor Weizer, the group’s CEO. Rodano will engage with policy-makers and advise company executives on governmental policies at local, state, national and EU levels as well as provide Playtech with further business opportunities, developing new relationships and fostering existing connections with institutional organisations and industry stakeholders on a global level with the exception of Italy. Playtech’s new Chief Policy Officer has more than 18 years’ experience working across a number of online businesses with the last nine years at AAMS.
first customer to integrate the Systems in Progress (SiP) system in Germany. SiP was acquired by DRGT in 2011 and was quickly fully integrated into the DRGT system. Mr. Höhne added: “We are extremely satisfied with DRGT. Te serverless technology means there is no single point of failure. With our previous supplier, if the server went down, the whole slots went down. We do not have this worry anymore – thanks to DRGT. DRGT is very reliable and secure. Furthermore, DRGT is simple to manage – this have saved us considerable time and costs.”
Given the competitive environment in the gaming market, today more than ever it is vital for casino staff to be able to provide optimal customer support.
“Previously our staff had to spend too much time focusing on the system. Tanks to DRGT, our staff knows how simple the system is to manage and how secure it is. Tis extra time is invested in the customer. Tat is the positive knock-on effect on having DRGT on the casino floor – it frees up time to focus more on the players. Let me also say how important service is. DRGT takes service seriously and is always there for us – in a timely and professional way. In short – choosing DRGT was an enormous advance for us,” praised Mr. Höhne.
UK Grosvenor Casinos launches sports-betting
Grosvenor Casinos has launched a Sports betting offering powered by Kambi Group. Te managed sports betting service is now available on
Grosvenorcasinos.com/sport allowing Grosvenor's 1.7m UK customers a full range of betting experiences.
Adam Joseph, Director of Digital Operations for Grosvenor Casinos, said: "Tis is a really exciting time for Grosvenor and the Grosvenor sports betting experience is a key addition to our product set. We can now offer our customers a comprehensive online gaming experience. With the Kambi sportsbook tools, coupled with the capability of the Bede Gaming Management system we will be able to provide a full enhanced betting and gaming experience to our customer base."
Kristian Nylén, CEO of Kambi, said "Going live ahead of the European Championships will empower Grosvenor Casinos to offer their customer base a great sports betting experience and we look forward to working together to make sure the upcoming tournament is a success."
Joe Saumarez Smith, Chairman of Bede Gaming, said: "We are delighted to be delivering the Kambi integration to Grosvenor Casinos on the Bede platform ahead of Euro 2016. It has been a tight timetable to deliver sports on the Grosvenor Casinos site, but both companies have worked really hard together to ensure that we are ready for the kick off of what is expected to be the biggest tournament ever in terms of amounts staked."
MALTA – The Dragonara Casino enters its 53rd year of operation on July 15th 2016 after undertaking a large-scale refurbishment and product up-grading project. The €10m investment will provide the patrons with an unparalleled casino experience in the local market.
The new investment will include amongst other things a suite of the latest slots products available from the world’s top suppliers; a fresh interior set- up specifically designed to provide the best casino experience for live games casino players; a new poker room with spectacular sea views; and a dedicated Sports Lounge and Casino Brasserie. The investment will also include a new central cocktail bar at the heart of the casino floor and the opening of second restaurant – The Marquis Terrace - to add another elegant dining option for guests.
“When we took over the concession to operate and manage the Dragonara Casino, our vision was to create the foremost gaming and entertainment destination in Southern Europe,” said Johann Schembri. “Our fresh investment of €10m coupled with an initial investment of over €15m is a clear sign of our outlook for the Dragonara Casino in what is a very intense competitive local market. We have grand plans for the future and our aim is to transform the Dragonara Peninsula into the foremost gaming and entertainment resort in Southern Europe.”
The live table gaming equipment was custom designed and supplied by TCSJohnHuxley. Steph Nel, Senior Business Development Manager Europe said: “We have enjoyed a successful long-standing relationship with the Dragonara Casino, having supplied products since its early days. We were delighted to work with the casino once again, providing the highest quality bespoke furniture for this latest phase of development and we wish the Dragonara every success for the next chapter.”
“Scientific Games is thrilled to partner with
Dragonara Casino to offer their players the world’s best casino gaming experiences,” Marco Herrera Vice President and Managing Director (EMEA) for Scientific Games. “Dragonara Casino has a rich history of offering a unique casino experience to its guests. We are proud to be a part of that tradition as Malta’s premier gaming and entertainment destination continues to grow and prosper.”
The Dragonara Casino opened its doors on July 15th 1964, in what was considered one of the first major projects to establish Malta as a tourist destination. Dragonara Gaming Limited, a fully-owned Maltese company, took over the helm of the Casino in June 2010 and, today, hosts over 300,000 patrons a year.
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