MGM to Launch Esports Arena Las Vegas
MGM Resorts has made a huge move into eSports teaming up with Allied Esports, and Esports Arena to develop a new esports venue at its Luxor Hotel and Casino
Te new Esports Arena Las Vegas, scheduled to open in early 2018, will become the first permanent eSports venue on Te Strip
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MGM Resorts has made a huge move into eSports teaming up with Allied Esports, owner of a network of esports venues, and Esports Arena to develop a new dedicated esports venue at its Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Te new Esports Arena Las Vegas, scheduled to open in early 2018, will become the first permanent esports venue on Te Strip and will be the center of Allied Esports' growing global network of esports properties spanning North America, Europe and China.
Esports Arena Las Vegas will combine the best of interactive entertainment and Las Vegas nightlife, and become the global epicenter for esports experiences. With design and programming contributions from Allied Esports' enterprises around the world, its North American arm Esports Arena will take the lead in bringing the Las Vegas concept to life. Naming rights opportunities for Esports Arena Las Vegas are also being considered.
"We have very ambitious expansion plans over the next two years, and when we realized that a
Evolution Gaming is to build its first studio outside Europe
Canada
Evolution Gaming is to build a new state-of-the-art Live Casino studio in the Metro Vancouver area of British Columbia, its first outside of Europe. Expected to launch before the close of 2017, the studio will be Evolution’s eighth and is the result of an agreement to provide Live Casino games and services for BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation).
Te five-year agreement plus renewal options will see Evolution’s offering streamed via BCLC’s
PlayNow.com website. However, Evolution’s vast 16,000 sq ft studio will be built with the intention of supporting additional Canadian lottery corporations, with each jurisdiction able to offer both shared and dedicated tables. Tis studio
location at Luxor was possible, we jumped at the opportunity to develop our flagship here," said Jud Hannigan, CEO of Allied Esports International. "Just as Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium are considered their sports' most aspirational venues by players and fans alike, Esports Arena Las Vegas will be the iconic destination in esports and complement the city's incredible appeal, attracting video gaming competitors and fans from around the world."
Esports Arena is working with Luxor and renowned design firm YWS Design & Architecture to transform the space currently occupied by a 30,000sq.ft. nightclub into a multi-level arena complete with a competition stage, LED video wall, telescopic seating, daily gaming stations, a robust food and beverage offering, and state-of-the-art streaming and television-quality production studios. Te arena will provide a ready-to-go championship destination for tournaments, leagues and match-ups in a setting designed to deliver an unparalleled fan experience.
will, over time, create more than 170 new jobs in the Vancouver area as Evolution looks to recruit operational staff locally.
At launch, BCLC will offer 10 online live tables for blackjack, baccarat, and roulette, bringing live dealer gaming to
PlayNow.com on desktop, tablets and smartphones, seven days a week. Monica Bohm, BCLC’s Vice-President, eGaming, said: “New and innovative products like Live Casino will help BCLC continue to deliver the very best in gambling entertainment to our players while benefiting communities across British Columbia.
Evolution Group CEO Martin Carlesund added: “Entering the Canadian market with BCLC signifies a huge breakthrough, outside of our European operations. Trough this new partnership, we are confident we will deliver the very best Live Casino experience for BCLC players.”
New Jersey
Te New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement confirmed that gross operating profits in the fourth quarter reached $118.1m up from $99.8m in 2015, according to figures from the state. Gross operating profits for the year as a whole increased by 7.3 per cent to $587.4m. Gross Gaming Revenue included internet revenues came in at $3.71bn in 2016 compared to $3.7bn in 2015. At its peak Atlantic City had 12 casinos but the long suffering downturn has seen five venues close. Te big change last year for the remaining casinos was the closure of the Taj Mahal. Gross gaming revenue for 2016 came in at $2.5m, an increase of nearly one per cent over 2015. Colin Mansfield of Fitch Ratings said of the Taj Mahal gambling spend: “Most of that has gone back into the market. Properties are using the same amount of people and having more business come in.”
US – Konami Gaming’s Synkros gaming enterprise management system has been selected by Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, a Northern Nevada resort property in the town of Crystal Bay. Featuring more than 200 casino slots and table games, Tahoe Biltmore is the first property on Lake Tahoe to introduce Konami’s systems advancements.
With Synkros’ enhanced promotional capabilities and targeted rewards, Tahoe Biltmore helps ensure that casino players are connected with real-time offers and incentives that are most relevant to their entertainment preferences.
“From longtime patrons to new visitors, our business is focused on providing guests a full service casino experience that allows them to relax and enjoy a cycle of exciting player’s club benefits,” said Tyler Gaffaney, general manager at Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino. “Synkros allows us to conveniently create and manage targeted marketing incentive programs that are quick and fun for customers to redeem.”
“Tahoe Biltmore is focused on delivering its customers a comprehensive player loyalty experience, and in creating that engagement, they are also driving a new competitive edge for their business,” said Scott Richards, senior director, systems sales at Konami. “We are thrilled for the opportunity to work with their team in Synkros’ first launch at Lake Tahoe.”
US – Scientific Games has bought mobile and social game company Spicerack Media. The addition of Spicerack, creator of the Bingo Showdown social bingo game app, complements Scientific Games' impressive stable of social casino games and mobile offerings. The acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Barry Cottle, Chief Executive, SG Interactive, said: "We are excited by the addition of Spicerack's talented team and complementary nature of their successful bingo game offering to our expanding portfolio of rapidly growing social casino apps. The acquisition will be immediately accretive and provide additional momentum in the mobile gaming space, as we look to exceed players' expectations of exciting and engaging gaming entertainment experiences."
Spicerack's leading product, Bingo Showdown, which constitutes the large majority of Spicerack's revenue, was a top five social bingo title in 2016, and has seen increased growth and market share gains each quarter since its launch. Spicerack's games are available on Facebook,
Amazon.com, the Apple app store and Android app on Google play.
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