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GAUSELMANN PURCHASES SCEPTRE
Germany’s Gauselmann Group acquires the assets of UK-based AWP operator, Sceptre Leisure for undisclosed sum UK - Street operations
The Gauselmann Group has acquired the assets of the British operating company, Sceptre Leisure, Britain’s second largest AWP operator and the largest independent AWP operator.
UK – BILL CAMMEGH’S OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT The Monday evening before ICE was an extra special one for the Cammegh team as Bill Cammegh, founder and chairman of the Kent-based company, received his Outstanding Achievement Award at the IGA 2015 awards ceremony in London. Supported at the event by his wife, sons and a host of long-standing partners and friends, the Cammegh’s were humbled by the reception the entire audience gave to the creator of Cammegh’s iconic roulette wheels.
“It’s a great honour to receive this award,” said Bill Cammegh on the night. “I’m genuinely surprised, overwhelmed by the wonderful reception and really appreciative of the fact that my work has been recognised in such a marvelous way.”
“It was a fabulous moment for the family,” described Andrew Cammegh. “The reception my father received from the audi- ence was amazing and to see his achievements acknowl- edged by his peers moved us all. My father’s dedication, pas- sion and expertise has meant that our family name has become a brand renowned around the world and it’s a real honour and matter of pride that he continues his involvement in the company and immersing himself in new projects. It was a wonderful night and one we shall always remember.”
UK – TCSJH WIN GROSVENOR SERVICE CONTRACT Following a comprehensive and thorough tender process, TCSJohnHuxley has been awarded a major three-year con- tract by Grosvenor Casinos to service and maintain electronic and traditional gaming products in multiple venues through- out the UK.
A number of service providers entered the RFP process, which included evaluations on: quality of service delivery, value, capability, sustainability, broad product knowledge and experience. TCSJohnHuxley met all the required criteria, in addition to having a strong track record and comprehensive experience in this sector.
Tristan Sjöberg, TCSJohnHuxley Executive Chairman, said: “Having been a major supplier for many years, we have strived to provide superior service and support and regard Grosvenor Casinos as an excellent partner. We look forward to strengthening our relationship and to provide Gold Standard business support for three years and beyond.”
Simon Beacham, Grosvenor Head of Electronic Gaming, added: “It is key to our business success that our electronic and table gaming equipment works efficiently and effectively to ensure that we provide our customers with a great leisure gaming experience. TCSJohnHuxley has proven experience in planned and reactive maintenance of the gaming equipment across our estate, so their skills and experience will help us to maintain a strong customer offer over the next three years.”
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“The acquisition of Sceptre Leisure assets was the most effective way of ensuring the future security and prosperity of both customers and staff,” explains Jürgen Stühmeyer, Member of the Board for Sales at the Gauselmann Group. “The Gauselmann Group will be working closely with the management team at Sceptre Leisure to pro- vide all the support it needed to create a platform for innovation and growth in the UK market place,” he continues.
Whilst the Gauselmann Group has invested in several sectors of the UK market in recent years – including Blueprint Gaming, Praesepe and Betcom - this will be the first investment, other than minority shareholdings, in the British operating sector. The collaboration between the company group and Sceptre Leisure in the past two years has proven that the pooling of development
capacity offers a decisive benefit to the market. The expansion of the Gauselmann Group in Great Britain will be accelerated even more strongly with the acquisition of the new subsidiary.
“I am pleased that we will be able to make even more use of the synergy effects created so far. The Gauselmann Group has developed to become an established force in the British gaming market – both in games development as well as in machine sales and arcade operations – and all sides are profiting from this”, comments Paul Gauselmann, Chairman of the Gauselmann Group.
The company added that whilst it had concluded the purchase of the Sceptre Leisure assets, it was in discussion with another major gaming company regarding a possible investment in the business designed to further strengthen the company’s position.
ICE smashes through 25,000 level with attendance figures
UK Visitor figures for ICE 2015 have for the first time broken the 25,000 mark. The interim fig- ures, which are subject to a final independent audit, show that a total of 25,386 unique attendees made the journey to London's ExCeL Centre, an eight per cent increase on 2014, and the sixth consecutive year of growth for what is the world's biggest busi- ness-to–business gaming event.
Reflecting on 'ICE Week', Portfolio Director, Kate Chambers said: “This was the best event that I have been involved with in my 25 year career in the exhibitions sector. The opening day set the standard
with some 18,000 visitors com- ing through the doors at ExCeL. The enthusiasm for ICE was evi- dent across the board, from exhibitors and visitors alike.”
David Orrick, Director of Communications and Business Development at Austrian Gaming Industries added: "The last three days have been excep- tional and the best that I have experienced since the outset of what is now, not only the biggest show in the world statistically, but also the best. The number and quality of visitors has been very, very good and our entire team is energised and enthused as a result of the interactions they have had at this show."
UK EveryMatrix has signed an agreement with casino operator Yako Casino. With years of experience in gaming, e-commerce, data mining and specialised user interfaces, Yako Casino aims to deliver a tailor-made casino experience for each and every casino player regardless of their VIP status. Sarah Psaila, Chief Marketing Officer of Yako Casino, said:“No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a stronger team. That is why teaming up with EveryMatrix was a natural choice for YAKO! We firmly believe that EveryMatrix has the technical back-end resources to take personalisation within the gaming industry to new heights. We are extremely excited to get this show on the road and firmly believe we are now in the best position to deliver a casino which is truly yours!”
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