Monthly Archives: February 2017

Product Profile – Spike Games

In this interview with CalvinAyre.com’s Becky Liggero, Robert Anderson of Spike Games points out the difference of slots then from the slots developed at present.

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VIGE2017 announces new speaker, Potapenko Vadim (DM at Slotegrator)

Telegram Casino, a game changer of the iGaming industry

Tuesday, 14th of February 2017 – The organizers are proud to Mr. Potapenko Vadim (Development Manager at Slotegrator) who will be among the key speakers during the Innovation talk at Vienna International Gaming Expo and will highlight the features of their recent innovation, the Telegram Casino, a game changer of the iGaming industry.

The Innovation Talks panels will be held within the Vienna International Gaming Expo 2017 in the second half of Day 2(21.03.2017) starting from 2:00 PM (Vienna local time).

Vadim Potapenko has been involved in gambling sector since 2013: being a student, he attracted traffic to the majority of global poker rooms. In 2015, he moved to Cyprus and took a position of Sales Manager at Slotegrator. In a year, Vadim became a Development Manager of the company.

Habanero lands Koi Gate slot

New HTML5 game takes players on a journey through calm and clear waters to big prize pools

14 February, 2017 – Quality slots and table games provider Habanero is taking players on a tranquil and serene journey up-stream in latest slots release, Koi Gate.

The five reel, three row, fixed 18-line slot is based on the Chinese legend in which a Koi fish swims through waterfalls and other obstacles to reach the top of the mountain.

Once he arrives at the end of his journey, the legendary creature transforms into a beautiful yet powerful dragon.

Great success for BtoBet at Ice Totally Gaming 2017

Beyond the A.I., exploring new frontiers of technology and marketing

ICE Totally Gaming has exceeded the company’s expectations, judging by the interest and involvement shown by the operators both at the stand for the launch of the new tools and at the conferences BtoBet’s experts in the industry had been participating in as speakers.

Conferences dedicated to the African market confirmed the expansion of the gambling industry in this continent. Despite Africa’s gambling industry currently being mainly land-based, the trend – especially in some areas like Kenya and Nigeria – is boosting the market expansion into mobile very rapidly. In this regard, BtoBet’s chairman Alessandro Fried has been selected as expert speaker for the exclusive Microgaming yacht-conference on the Sunborn London at ExCeL. The session, organized in partnership with Microgaming, focused on the African Market, and showed operators ready-to-use tools, technology and opportunities to differentiate their brand and expand their business from retail to mobile.

BtoBet’s CEO Kostandina Zafirovska was the technology speaker at the panel “The Future of Trading: innovation at the Door”, during BetMarkets session of the ICE Vox Conference – sponsored by Sportradar. Commenting on the panel, Zafirowska highlighted:

FantasyDraft saves the day, announces refund for Fantasy Aces players

FantasyDraft is getting involved with rival Fantasy Aces again—only this time, the daily fantasy sports operator is stepping in to reimburse Fantasy Aces players who were left high and dry after the Toronto-listed company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection several weeks ago.

FantasyDraft co-founder and CEO Steve Krombolz announced on Tuesday that they have entered into an agreement with the bankruptcy trustee for FantasyAces “to obtain player account and balance information in order to help reimburse missing player funds.”

Under the agreement, FantasyDraft will reimburse players of Fantasy Aces up to $1,000 cash to cover missing account balances. For those with account balances between $1,000 and $5,000, FantasyDraft will provide $1,000 cash plus the remaining balance of up to $4,000 in FantasyCash.

Players with a Fantasy Aces cash balance of more than $5,000 are eligible to receive $1,000 cash, $4,000 FantasyCash, and a pending bonus for the remainder of their balance. The pending bonus is also paid as FantasyCash and is earned at a 4% rate for each $1 in entry fees paid in U.S. dollars, according to FantasyDraft.

Gary Platt Manufacturing brings style, unsurpassed comfort to new high limit room at Rocky Gap Casino Resort

RENO, Nev. (February 13, 2017) – Rocky Gap Casino Resort recently opened its new high limit slot area, and Gary Platt Manufacturing added its signature style and unsurpassed comfort, supplying 100 percent of the chairs for the casino expansion.

The new 650-square-foot high limit room offers majestic views of Evitts Mountain and picturesque Lake Habeeb, and Gary Platt worked closely with the casino’s designers to create a distinct look tailored exclusively for Rocky Gap.

“We have worked with Rocky Gap Casino Resort for some time, and we were very pleased to have been chosen to provide chairs for their new and elegant high limit room,” Gary Platt President Skip Davis said. “With the room’s incredible views of the natural surroundings, we knew our task was to create a chair that would be a worthy partner to the environs, and we achieved our mission with excellence.”

Rocky Gap chose Gary Platt’s new and distinctive San Remo chair for its unsurpassed comfort, quality, design, and value.

888Poker extends partnership with WSOP; Loni Harwood wins gold ring #3

888Poker has announced plans to sponsor the World Series of Poker until the 2018 season with the offer of a two-year extension, and Loni Harwood wins gold ring number 3 at a World Series of Poker Circuit event in Florida.

888Poker continues to grow their brand recognition on a global level by announcing a partnership with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) for the third successive year.

The online poker behemoth will be the exclusive provider for WSOP online satellite qualifiers and promos, and the team at 888Poker believe this year they will send more players than ever before.

When the two forces entwined in 2015, 888Poker sent 128 players to the WSOP. One of them, Tommy Yates, who qualified online at 888Poker for a cent, walked away from Vegas with $19,500 in his back pocket. Yates finished 486/6,420 in the WSOP Main Event won by the 888Poker sponsored pro for the day Joe McKeehen.

888Poker extends partnership with WSOP; Loni Harwood wins gold ring #3

888Poker has announced plans to sponsor the World Series of Poker until the 2018 season with the offer of a two-year extension, and Loni Harwood wins gold ring number 3 at a World Series of Poker Circuit event in Florida.

888Poker continues to grow their brand recognition on a global level by announcing a partnership with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) for the third successive year.

The online poker behemoth will be the exclusive provider for WSOP online satellite qualifiers and promos, and the team at 888Poker believe this year they will send more players than ever before.

When the two forces entwined in 2015, 888Poker sent 128 players to the WSOP. One of them, Tommy Yates, who qualified online at 888Poker for a cent, walked away from Vegas with $19,500 in his back pocket. Yates finished 486/6,420 in the WSOP Main Event won by the 888Poker sponsored pro for the day Joe McKeehen.

Nevada eSports Alliance forms; William Hill to offer book at DreamHack

Some of the smartest minds in the eSports and gambling business have launched the Nevada eSports Alliance and William Hill US receive approval to offer wagers at DreamHack Masters Las Vegas

A sporting event just isn’t a sporting event without the ability to have a sensible wager and eSports is no different. It might be the new kid on the block, but it won’t be long before it finds a seat on the thrones reserved for the likes of soccer and horse racing.

#Nevada #Esports Alliance pic.twitter.com/EYMbXqYaMF

— Jennifer Roberts (@JRoVegas) January 26, 2017

Nevada eSports Alliance forms; William Hill to offer book at DreamHack

Some of the smartest minds in the eSports and gambling business have launched the Nevada eSports Alliance and William Hill US receive approval to offer wagers at DreamHack Masters Las Vegas

A sporting event just isn’t a sporting event without the ability to have a sensible wager and eSports is no different. It might be the new kid on the block, but it won’t be long before it finds a seat on the thrones reserved for the likes of soccer and horse racing.

#Nevada #Esports Alliance pic.twitter.com/EYMbXqYaMF

— Jennifer Roberts (@JRoVegas) January 26, 2017

Nevada eSports Alliance forms; William Hill to offer book at DreamHack

Some of the smartest minds in the eSports and gambling business have launched the Nevada eSports Alliance and William Hill US receive approval to offer wagers at DreamHack Masters Las Vegas

A sporting event just isn’t a sporting event without the ability to have a sensible wager and eSports is no different. It might be the new kid on the block, but it won’t be long before it finds a seat on the thrones reserved for the likes of soccer and horse racing.

#Nevada #Esports Alliance pic.twitter.com/EYMbXqYaMF

— Jennifer Roberts (@JRoVegas) January 26, 2017

Tioga Downs Names Stephanie Rogers Director of Sales

Nichols, N.Y (February 13, 2017) – Tioga Downs, a premier entertainment and gaming destination located in Upstate New York, today announced Stephanie Rogers as their new Director of Sales.

Rogers brings a variety of experience in hospitality, most recently having worked for a national hotel chain and a well-known New York resort and conference center. She is a member of ESSAE (Empire State Society of Association Executives) and MPI (Meeting Planners International). She currently lives in Vestal, New York with her husband, and their son and dog.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join such a dynamic team with a grand vision for the future of Tioga Downs,” said Rogers. “With a buildout of the additional amenities for our world-class gaming and entertainment complex, there is a lot of work to do ahead of us, but I know we’ll be able to reach those goals.”

Tioga Downs is home to a multitude of entertainment experiences. Beyond the casino, there are seven different restaurant and bar options to satisfy a wide variety of tastes, and there are live bands every weekend at Virgil’s LIVE and The Sideshow Lounge. Additionally, Tioga Downs includes a 5/8-mile harness racetrack that hosts live harness racing every year from May through September and year-round simulcasting of top thoroughbred and harness racing from around the continent.

Tioga Downs Names Stephanie Rogers Director of Sales

Nichols, N.Y (February 13, 2017) – Tioga Downs, a premier entertainment and gaming destination located in Upstate New York, today announced Stephanie Rogers as their new Director of Sales.

Rogers brings a variety of experience in hospitality, most recently having worked for a national hotel chain and a well-known New York resort and conference center. She is a member of ESSAE (Empire State Society of Association Executives) and MPI (Meeting Planners International). She currently lives in Vestal, New York with her husband, and their son and dog.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join such a dynamic team with a grand vision for the future of Tioga Downs,” said Rogers. “With a buildout of the additional amenities for our world-class gaming and entertainment complex, there is a lot of work to do ahead of us, but I know we’ll be able to reach those goals.”

Tioga Downs is home to a multitude of entertainment experiences. Beyond the casino, there are seven different restaurant and bar options to satisfy a wide variety of tastes, and there are live bands every weekend at Virgil’s LIVE and The Sideshow Lounge. Additionally, Tioga Downs includes a 5/8-mile harness racetrack that hosts live harness racing every year from May through September and year-round simulcasting of top thoroughbred and harness racing from around the continent.

Tioga Downs Names Stephanie Rogers Director of Sales

Nichols, N.Y (February 13, 2017) – Tioga Downs, a premier entertainment and gaming destination located in Upstate New York, today announced Stephanie Rogers as their new Director of Sales.

Rogers brings a variety of experience in hospitality, most recently having worked for a national hotel chain and a well-known New York resort and conference center. She is a member of ESSAE (Empire State Society of Association Executives) and MPI (Meeting Planners International). She currently lives in Vestal, New York with her husband, and their son and dog.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join such a dynamic team with a grand vision for the future of Tioga Downs,” said Rogers. “With a buildout of the additional amenities for our world-class gaming and entertainment complex, there is a lot of work to do ahead of us, but I know we’ll be able to reach those goals.”

Tioga Downs is home to a multitude of entertainment experiences. Beyond the casino, there are seven different restaurant and bar options to satisfy a wide variety of tastes, and there are live bands every weekend at Virgil’s LIVE and The Sideshow Lounge. Additionally, Tioga Downs includes a 5/8-mile harness racetrack that hosts live harness racing every year from May through September and year-round simulcasting of top thoroughbred and harness racing from around the continent.

Week 25 EPL review: Man City beat Bournemouth to close the gap to 8 pts

We round up the last match of Week 25 of the English Premier League with Manchester City beating Bournemouth 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium.

Manchester City is now eight points behind the leaders Chelsea after a 2-0 triumph away at Bournemouth and must now rank as the primary challenger for the title despite Pep Guardiola writing off his team’s chances after their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Everton in mid-January.

Raheem Sterling opened the scoring in the 29th minute after some great work from David Silva and Leroy Sane, a trio who have a touch of the Barcelona about them when on top form.

Another player who fits that description is Gabriel Jesus. The young Brazilian kept Sergio Aguero on the bench for the third straight game but was replaced by the Argentinean in the 14th minute after he limped off with an injury. And it was pressure from Aguero that led to Tyrone Mings putting the ball past Artur Boruc to seal the win for City in the 69th minute. It was the young defender’s second own goal since returning to the side from a lengthy spell on the sidelines with injury.

ASEAN Gaming Summit interviews Vietnam experts

Manila, Philippines – February 14, 2017: In mid-January 2017, Vietnam finally lifted its long-standing ban on domestic gambling, allowing Vietnamese locals to enter select casinos in the country.

The decree, due to come into effect on March 15, is a monumental victory for the gaming industry in Vietnam and the wider ASEAN market which is seeing new opportunities by the day.

“I’m happy to see that the Vietnam government has finally moved forward and is implementing a trial period allowing Vietnamese nationals into selected casinos within its borders,” commented Shaun McCamley of Global Market Advisors in an interview with Asia Gaming Brief, organizers of the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2017.

“There are huge opportunities in Vietnam in 2017 for local and foreign interests,” added Albert Climent of Bluesea Gaming. “Besides the massive integrated casino resort projects, hopefully by first half of 2017 a new horse racing and betting decree is expected to come out…. This will open up a whole new different spectrum of investment opportunities in the region, especially those related to horse racing and high street betting shops,” he said.

ASEAN Gaming Summit interviews Vietnam experts

Manila, Philippines – February 14, 2017: In mid-January 2017, Vietnam finally lifted its long-standing ban on domestic gambling, allowing Vietnamese locals to enter select casinos in the country.

The decree, due to come into effect on March 15, is a monumental victory for the gaming industry in Vietnam and the wider ASEAN market which is seeing new opportunities by the day.

“I’m happy to see that the Vietnam government has finally moved forward and is implementing a trial period allowing Vietnamese nationals into selected casinos within its borders,” commented Shaun McCamley of Global Market Advisors in an interview with Asia Gaming Brief, organizers of the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2017.

“There are huge opportunities in Vietnam in 2017 for local and foreign interests,” added Albert Climent of Bluesea Gaming. “Besides the massive integrated casino resort projects, hopefully by first half of 2017 a new horse racing and betting decree is expected to come out…. This will open up a whole new different spectrum of investment opportunities in the region, especially those related to horse racing and high street betting shops,” he said.