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CT Gaming presents a compelling line up of new product releases at ICE 2020
CT Gaming, the new brand name of Casino Technology, presents a diverse and compelling new products releases at its futuristic double storey stand N5-140 during ICE Totally Gaming in London. Guests and visitors have the opportunity to experience a variety of new offerings, all adaptable for different markets.
“As we strive to evolve with the aim of meeting our customers’ expectations, we decided to embrace new name and vision which enables us to expand, accomplishing local and global growth objectives. Our new brand name CT Gaming represents our constant drive to improve”, Mrs. Rossi McKee Vice President at CT Gaming explained.
In line with the new vision, CT Gaming is unveiling an array of diverse product offerings, spanning the land-based and the online segment. “Building upon the EZ MODULO collection of slot machines with new models, we are delivering even more entertainment. The centerpiece is the elegant EZ MODULO Titan that is a symphony of shapes, colours, and sounds developed to grab the attention”, explained Elena Shaterova, Global Sales Director at CT Gaming.
Refined in every touch with modular design for easy conversion, the EZ MODULO series of slot machines demonstrates the company’s cutting edge technology proposals, combined with an innovative concept. The EZ MODULO™ slot machines are presented with the company`s latest game packages.
The depth of CT Gaming`s creative game features and mechanics is on display with the new multigames offerings. A legend returns only to make an even stronger state on the gaming industry stage. With new attractive graphics, high-tech attractive games with a variety of styles as the favorite fruit games, hot sevens and bars, symbol-trigger, wheel-spin, mystery-trigger, and many more included, Mega Jack 2020 is the new player`s favorite.
The new exciting multigame from the famous and preferred by clients SPEED KING series – SPEED KING 2 is comprised of games, created to be a player-favorite – from the already familiar ones to the new titles, all with original math models, developed after extensive market research of players` preferences. Due to the universal concept and applicability to specific preferences of customers and operators, the latest GAMOPOLIS SPEEDWAY™ 76 multigame aims to enhance players’ experience and to contribute to the gaming halls’ diversity of product offerings.
The newest TOWER 105 multigame offers a combination of vast game options that makes the multigame a great choice for operators, looking for high performance. The game pack offers different types of bonus schemes as free games with extremely frequent restart, Expanded Wilds, attractive winning combinations, providing extra wins, in addition to the standard winning lines, etc.
“Our main goal is the creation of first-class entertainment with all our products and offerings”, explained Elena Shaterova. The same stands true in the iGaming segment where the company operates through its online brand CT Gaming Interactive.
CT Gaming Interactive began the year with new HTML5 game releases, standing out with excellent mathematical design and visual presentation. „More releases will be presented at ICE London, stand N5-140“, Mr. Lachezar Petrov, Head of CT Gaming Interactive explained.
“With our new name and strategic plan for growth, CT Gaming is unfolding further its potential. We are working to deliver our vision, proceeding with a steady plan for continuous growth in 2020 and beyond”, concluded Mrs. Rossi McKee Vice President at CT Gaming.
IAGA
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) Announces 2024 International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C.
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) will hold its 41st International Gaming Summit Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
As a premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming.
“We are looking forward to holding this year’s 41st Annual International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C., and are pleased to announce an agenda that includes a specific focus on some of the key sports betting issues the rapidly expanding US market is facing. As part of this focus, we will bring together representatives from global sports betting operators, regulatory agencies, professional sports leagues and other experts to discuss how the industry’s sports betting stakeholders can better work together to ensure a sustainable, responsible sports betting environment that is built on best practices lessons learned from other markets,” John Stawyskyj, President of IAGA, said.
“Beyond our sports betting focus, our diverse agenda includes discussions on other issues of importance including the growing impact of fraud and cyber breaches on regulated operators, a look into the federal and state lobbying process, an update on what’s happening in other gaming markets outside North America, a deep dive into new technologies and how they might impact gaming and more. I look forward to welcoming our delegates to Washington and participating with them in lively discussions about these critical issues and more,” Stawyskyj added.
Charlie Skinner
Marker Trax Appoints John Henderson as Senior Vice President of Operations
Marker Trax, a leader in cashless payment solutions for the gambling industry, has announced the appointment of John Henderson as its senior vice president of operations.
As the company continues solidifying its cashless payments sector leadership position, Henderson joins the team to play a key role in leading strategic planning efforts, executing new operator and customer initiatives, directing pursuit of key performance indicators, and ensuring overall product and technology quality control. He reports directly to, and will work closely with, Marker Trax President Charlie Skinner.
Henderson is a seasoned, energetic industry veteran who brings to Marker Trax more than four decades of success in delivering technology-based business solutions, leading innovation-forward companies seeking to increase their industry footprints and to solidify their market shares.
“We’re cementing our leadership position in the cashless space, and John is the right leader, at the right time, to help guide us there. He has tactical expertise, and a long track record of success in the IT space. More than that, though, he’s always eager to innovate – which aligns perfectly with our philosophy and goals. We’re lucky to have him on board,” Charlie Skinner, President of Marker Trax, said.
Immediately prior to joining Marker Trax, Henderson served as chief information officer at WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel services, and helped the company navigate a business and IT transformation program. Henderson has also held client partner roles at Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant, and has served numerous global brands including Choice Hotels, Hilton Hotels, MGM Resorts, Wynn, Disney, and Royal Caribbean.
“Every step of his career, John’s shown natural aptitude for client relationship management and large-scale systems integrations, and a keen, tactical eye for optimizing performance at all levels of an operation. At Marker Trax, we’re increasing our market footprint through continual innovation, and John’s tactical leadership will be of tremendous benefit to reaching our goals,” Skinner said.
Henderson’s addition caps a prolific run of recent accomplishments for the company. It recently unveiled its innovative consumer product, Moolah Play, secured renewed commitment from partner and global payments leader Euronet Worldwide Inc., and is introducing its cashless credit technology into more markets around the country.
Affinity Interactive
Affinity Interactive Appoints Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Interactive has announced the appointment of Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Butera, who most recently led AI’s Sports Information Group (SIG) business, brings over 30 years of experience in gaming, hospitality, media, entertainment, and sports to the pivotal role. In his new capacity, Mr. Butera will set strategy and oversee operations of the Company’s diversified portfolio of casinos resorts across Nevada, Missouri, and Iowa. He will also continue to oversee all print and online media platforms, including Daily Racing Form.
Mr. Butera is an industry veteran who has a history of leading growth and innovation at numerous companies. As CEO of SIG, he led initiatives to develop retail and business products and optimize ecommerce sales for the Daily Racing Form. Under his leadership, SIG experienced significant growth in market share and revenue. Previously, Mr. Butera served as President of Fubo Gaming at Fubo TV Inc. He has also held CEO and President positions at MGM Resorts International, the Arena Football League, Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Tropicana Entertainment, and Trump Entertainment, among others. Earlier in his career, he worked as an investment banker for more than a decade, gaining valuable financial expertise that he later applied to strategic decision-making in the gaming industry. Mr. Butera has a B.A. from Trinity College, where he served as a Trustee, and an MBA from New York University.
“Scott’s operating acumen and deep knowledge of the gaming and entertainment industries have helped AI and Sports Information Group expand product offerings and improve the sports and gaming experience for consumers around the world. I am confident Scott will integrate seamlessly into this expanded role, and under his leadership, Affinity will achieve greater success, continuing to deliver world-class experiences to nearly 1 million users and guests across platforms,” James J. Zenni Jr., Chairman of Affinity Interactive, said.
“Affinity’s mission to elevate the gaming industry through advanced technology and unparalleled customer offerings – both across digital media platforms as well as in-person gaming – remains a driving force behind the business’ success. I am eager to collaborate with Jim and leverage my familiarity with the business as well as my passion for driving innovative change to execute on AI’s long-term strategic priorities,” Mr. Butera said.
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