Hard Rock wins Ottawa Tender NORTH AMERICA
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Interblock vient d'annoncer qu'ils ont conclu un accord avec Galaxy Gaming afin de fournir à Galaxy leur contenu de tables de jeux leader sur le marché.
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Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), une entreprise de Crane Co. Company, vient d'annon- cer qu'une nouvelle plateforme vient de rejoindre le portefeuille de solutions de paiement et de tech- nologies marketing de Crane : le Crane Connectivity Solutions (CCS).
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Hard Rock Casino Ottawa will take over day-to-day operations at the Rideau Carleton Raceway towards the end of 2017 in a US$320m investment
Te first phase will involve modest renovations by the end of the year, but the second phase includes a new casino, 2,000-seat venue and four new restaurants
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Te Rideau Carleton Raceway is to undergo a multimillion-dollar expansion that will bring a hotel, a music venue and hundreds of new jobs to the struggling Ottawa horse racing and gambling facility in the third quarter of 2017.
Following a competitive procurement process, Hard Rock Casino Ottawa, has been selected by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to be the service provider for the Ottawa Area Gaming Bundle 1, transitioning the existing structure and operations into Hard Rock Casino Ottawa. Te Hard Rock Casino Ottawa partnership consists of HR LP Investor Inc. (owned by Hard Rock International) and RCR Investor Inc. (owned by Rideau Carleton Raceway Holdings Limited). Pending required approvals, Hard Rock International and RCR plan to potentially invest more than $320m during a multi-phase construction process to ultimately create an integrated entertainment destination incorporating nightlife, world-class gaming and cuisine with the Hard Rock brand.
"We're thrilled to have been chosen by OLG to create Hard Rock Casino Ottawa," said Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International. "Tis is a
Kansas
Interblock has announced the completion of its first electronic table game (ETG) placement in the state of Kansas, with the addition of Automated Diamond Craps and Roulette to the floor at Prairie Band Casino & Resort.
Ryan Rose, Senior Slot Manager at Prairie Band Casino & Resort, commented: “Te Interblock player stations on the Diamond Roulette and Craps are sleek and attractive and have created a new and unique environment in that section of our casino floor.
“Guests who have never played at the live tables are trying them in order to learn how to play and seasoned guests are playing them as well,” added Mr. Rose.
“On the weekends when the live games are full and the Interblock games are hopping there are even people standing around them enjoying the area and socialising.”
crucial first step towards a larger strategic vision of our world-class brand's expansion efforts in Ontario and throughout Canada. We are honored to partner with RCR, a reputable and longstanding member of the Ottawa community, and look forward to working with both the RCR and OLG team members."
Together, Hard Rock International and RCR will transform the existing property with a complete remodel, rebrand and significant expansion, leading to an economic development boost. Te multi-phase project is expected to potentially create 1,900 construction-related jobs and 2,000 direct and indirect ongoing jobs, plus add 13,000sq.m of gaming space with additional slots and table games.
"We are delighted to bring the iconic Hard Rock International casino operator to Ottawa," said Andrew Wright, director of Rideau Carleton Raceway. "Rideau Carleton Raceway has partnered with Hard Rock to build a major tourist destination that will offer multi-level entertainment, horse racing, a broader market and substantial economic benefits for all of our employees, patrons, and Ottawa community."
US Crane launches new technology company
Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane Co. Company, announces a new business platform has been added to Crane’s Payment and Merchandising Technologies portfolio: Crane Connectivity Solutions (CCS).
CCS is a joint venture between CPI and Crane Merchandising Systems. By synthesising the cashless heritages of its sister businesses, CCS is able to leverage Crane’s full suite of software, wireless hardware and applications into a single entity focused on accelerating growth in the rapidly evolving connectivity landscape.
“CCS was created with the philosophy that technology should simplify business,” said Eric Kaled, senior vice president and general manager of Crane Connectivity Solutions. “Our portfolio of hardware, software and connectivity services will give operators unprecedented visibility to their business processes, enabling them to make quick, informed decisions while improving their efficiency and profitability.”
“Tis is a natural progression for us in Gaming, where enhancing our EASITRAX solution has helped operators unlock smarter and more profitable process efficiencies over the years,” said Eric Fisher, CPI president of Gaming. Historically, EASITRAX has been used to link the slot floor and the soft count room in casinos around the world, and new functionality has recently opened the door for massive rollouts in VLT operations throughout Europe. “Now, by working together with CCS,” Fisher continued, “we are in a great position to find new ways to bring more value to our customers – whether that’s evolving EASITRAX toward real-time data delivery or expanding the applicability of our cashless portfolio to the Gaming industry.”
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