CASINO NEWS
IGT Global Services Limited signs contract with National Lottery in Malta
IGT’s subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited has
signed a 10-year contract with National Lottery plc, a subsidiary of IZI Group and the new operator of National Lottery in Malta. IGT also signed an instant ticket printing services contract, expected to run until June 2032, for the National Lottery’s re-launch of instant tickets into the market. Under the terms of an initial agreement, IGT’s
world-class lottery central system and retail solutions went live in July 2022, replacing a competitor’s technology. IGT collaborated with National Lottery to introduce an additional draw day for LOTTO, the most traditional and successful game in Malta, and launch two draw games Pick 3 and Super 5 4-3-2-1, the fi rst draw games to go live in over 10 years. With the new agreements in place, IGT plans to work with the National Lottery to relaunch the Lottery’s instant ticket program and double the size of its retailer network. “IGT’s extensive experience with achieving
signifi cant sales growth for leading lotteries such as National Lottery plc made it an ideal partner for re-establishing Malta’s National Lottery,” said Johann Schembri, IZI Group’s founder and CEO. “In addition to
MERKUR SPIELBANK Monheim celebrates grand opening party
On May 11, MERKUR SPIELBANK Monheim celebrated its grand opening amid a fl urry of fl ashbulbs, a throng of invited guests and a unique showtime spectacular. Over 1,700 guests fl ocked to the Rhineland and were treated to a diverse programme of festive entertainment, including offi cial opening speeches by representatives of the Gauselmann Group and local and state politicians, a red-carpet event with numerous celebrity guests, exciting game shows and a live concert. David Schnabel, managing director of MERKUR
SPIELBANKEN NRW, said: “Our goal was to create a casino experience with a difference. With this incomparable mix of classic table games, slots and
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excellent gastronomy, we have defi nitely succeeded – and in record time.” The fact that the casino was able to open after a construction period of only 11 months is due in part to the close cooperation with the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which Minister Ramona Illhardt once again emphasised in her welcoming speech. In his speech, mayor Daniel Zimmermann underscored the importance of the casino opening for the town of Monheim: “We are extremely proud that Monheim was chosen as the location for the fi fth casino in NRW and that we can now boast a defi nite entertainment highlight in our town.”
its sophisticated lottery product portfolio, IGT’s responsible approach to innovation and sustainable growth align with the Lottery’s vision of providing unique gaming entertainment experiences to players in a responsible and safe environment. We are very impressed with what IGT has been able to accomplish for us in such a short time and look forward to further enhancing the player experience over the next 10 years.” “National Lottery plc and IGT had an ambitious,
seven-month timeline to complete a comprehensive lottery system implementation and deploy new equipment throughout Maltese retailers,” said Jay Gendron, IGT chief operating offi cer, Global Lottery. “Nevertheless, IGT was up for the challenge. Our technology, along with new draw-based games and features, went live in record time and on schedule. We are now focused on working with the Lottery to inspire continued sales growth responsibly through innovative technology and compelling instant ticket content that engage players.”
Grup Peralada Casinos receive ECA certifi cation
Spain-based casino operator, Grup Peralada Casinos, has achieved certifi cation according to the European Casino Association’s (ECA) Responsible Gambling Framework following an independent audit by the G4 Group of Responsible Gaming expert Pieter Remmers. Certifi cation of the three-strong Spanish casino group ensures that Grup
Peralada Casinos is operating in adherence with the latest standards in Responsible Gambling upheld by the
licensed land-based casinos industry in Europe.
Grup Peralada Casinos joins a
growing number of ECA members currently certifi ed according to the Responsible Gambling Framework 2018, which includes Casino
Cosmopol (Sweden), Casino 2000 (Luxembourg), Spielbanken Baden-Württemberg (Germany), Spielbanken Niedersachsen (Germany), the French JOA Group, Holland Casino, Casinos Austria, as well as others - with several leading operators currently undergoing the process. Certifi cation is granted to ECA member casinos after an independent third-party audit has been conducted. The ECA Responsible Gaming Framework has been developed with input and leadership from eminent researchers in the fi eld of gambling addiction over several years. The
certifi cation according to this standard is exclusive to members of the European Casino Association.
Win Systems and the Chickasaw Nation strengthen alliance
Win Systems has installed its WIGOS casino management system at the West Bay Casino & Resort in Kingston, Oklahoma, operated by the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce. This new installation is the ninth Chickasaw Nation property to migrate to the powerful WIGOS management system in the last four years, proving a strong partnership between the operator and Win Systems.
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