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Konami slots to be fused with WMS’ WAGE-NET system
WMS Gaming and Konami Gaming are teaming up to deliver integrated networked gaming capabilities that will create new value for casino operators and new entertainment experiences for slot players.
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As part of WMS’ and Konami’s ongoing commitment to support full product and system interop- erability in the gaming industry, Konami products and systems will be integrating with WMS’ Wage- Net networked gaming system. In what is believed to be the
industry’s most expansive and co-operative plan to foster open and interoperable networked gaming solutions, Konami and WMS will provide casino opera- tors with the ability to utilise all of the features, functionalities and robustness of networked gaming applications. As part of
the integration initiative, WMS’ Wage-Net system will support the full array of remote configuration and download functionality on both WMS and Konami gaming machines through a single system and user interface. Importantly, by utilising WMS’ FreedomPort Player User Interface windowing platform, WMS and Konami will allow each other access to deploy gaming and non-gaming applica- tions across their respective gaming machines. These Free- domPort enabled products include WMS’ Portal application suite and Konami’s Player Track- ing and Advanced Incentives applications. The full range of integrated solutions will operate
on both Konami’s gaming machines and Konami Casino Management System and will be co-branded with WMS’ Wage-Net networked gaming system. Orrin Edidin, president of WMS,
said: “Across the technology industry landscape, it is widely acknowledged that open stan- dards promote the rapid develop- ment of advanced solutions that benefit businesses and their cus- tomers. Given the accelerating adoption cycle of networked gaming technologies, Konami and WMS are at the forefront of the casino slot floor’s evolution with our new collaborative efforts to create a fully integrated solution that drives value for operators
and offers new, differentiated entertainment experiences for slot players. WMS and Konami can provide best of breed products and applications that increase coin-in and drive differentiated entertainment experiences while delivering a range of efficiencies for our casino customers.” Steve Sutherland, chief operat-
ing officer of Konami Gaming, commented: “This agreement pro- vides our respective companies the ability to execute a shared vision of interoperable net- worked gaming and system solu- tions for our customers. We are pleased to be working with WMS to offer an integrated solution that will provide the casino oper-
ator with the technology to opti- mise his or her casino floor and also enhance the player gaming experience.” WMS’ Edidin added: “We are delighted to be working with Konami on this expansive inte- gration of our respective net- worked gaming solutions, and our alliance demonstrates each company’s strong commitment to, and development of, a fully interoperable set of networked gaming solutions for our cus- tomers. Konami and WMS are strong advocates for the benefits that arise from an ‘Open Stan- dards’ environment in the gaming industry and we invite all devel- opers to join our efforts.”
EGT cuts the ribbon for FlaminGo slot extension
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Aristocrat releases more Spanish games
typeb ARISTOCRAT
Aristocrat Technologies con- tinues to expand its portfolio of Type B games dedicated to the Spanish arcade/salon gaming market with the unveiling of two newly devel- oped video titles.
Following similar 5 line characteristics of other Aris- tocrat games that are cur- rently building market share in the Iberian street sector, Mystic Mermaid and Wicked Winnings will be previewed for the first time at the London show ICE Totally gaming
Aristocrat games cur-
rently operating in Spain have a unique style derived from casino floor game play. Adoption rates by players and operators alike have
gathered great momentum over recent weeks as Chris- tian Colus, Aristocrat’s head of sales for Southern Europe, explained: “Performance of existing models Big Red™, Dolphin Treasure and Queen of the Nile has been very impressive and sustained over a long period. This has led to a significant increase in new orders, which we believe will prolong the life- time of these games as they are introduced to more players. “We have built strong part- nerships with leading regional operator/ distribu- tors Comdibal2000, Egasa and Grupo Vid and continue to work closely with them in the development of new products. As the popularity of our first wave of games continues to build, it is crucial
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we maintain delivery of equally strong follow-up titles and visitors to our stand at ICE will get a first glimpse of these exciting new devel- opments for 2011.”
Mystic Mermaid and Wicked Winnings are exist- ing 5-reel Aristocrat games with proven performance in other markets, now adapted to suit the specific tastes of Spanish arcade/salon players with familiar scat- ters, wilds, open games and bonus respin features. Mystic Mermaid continues the underwater theming introduced by Dolphin Treas- ure, resplendent with marine symbology, whilst Wicked Winnings offers a new the- matic proposition fronted by a seductive ‘She Devil’ who substitutes for all symbols during game play.
The start of December 2010 saw a week-long celebration at the Casino FlaminGo Hotel in Macedonia to inaugurate the grand opening of its almost 200 square meter extension. The event was graced by
300 VIP customers who shared the joy of the new property addition. For being the casino’s most successful brand on the floor, Euro Games Technology (EGT) from Bulgaria was given the honor of cutting the red ribbon. Festivities continued the
following day with a grand- tombola where more than 4,000 frequent players were poised to attend. A further 170 machines and two elec- tronic roulette terminals have been added to the impressive number of 676 gaming positions. New addi- tion features the EGT’s Vega Vision+ Upright and Slant Top 22” wide screens, Amatic’s MGT Slant wide screen, Novomatic’s Upright FV626 Super Gaminator and Atronic’s Oxygen 22” wide screen.
Special attention to cus-
tomers and excellent man- agement of the gaming floor are particular strengths of
The EGT team at the opening of the new slot room
the casino’s superiors and vital subjects to ensure that the venue is fully equipped to compete within the sur- rounding gaming market scene. The Hotel and Casino aims to offer the best possi- ble facilities in which players can enjoy while providing a variety of relaxing services in the SPA for their compan- ions who are not so fond of gaming. Players will also be able to enjoy the new state- of-the-art Texas Hold’em Poker hall and the support-
Casino FlaminGo Hotel in Macedonia
ing bar area with a great selection of exquisite cock- tails.
Vladimir Suklev, Casino FlaminGo’s slot director, said: “FlaminGo is at the forefront of providing a first class gaming experience and cus- tomer satisfaction that makes a visit one cannot easily forget. I am extremely proud with the high level of achievement and it is my pleasure to be a part of our professional team of col- leagues.”
Unidesa at the heart of new Las Palmas Casino December saw the Las Palmas Casino in Gran Canaria officially open in its new location near the harbour with an assortment of games from Unidesa Gaming including the multi-level progressive Fortune Reels. Operators can choose three base games from a choice of nine with Las Palmas selecting Lucky Jack, Cleopatra Jewels and Chaman. Unidesa systems also supplied its Forward Systems technology, a management system that allows for the profitable and intelligent optimisation of gaming machines offering TITO or cashless and player tracking.
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