Winter wonderland
The eyes of the gaming world turn to the UK once again this month for the world’s biggest annual gaming industry trade show, ICE London. Almost 650 exhibitors, including 73 first time exhibitors, will showcase the very latest in both...
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Peter Mihelj named new Regional Sales Manager for Spintec’s Asia-Pacific markets
European Electronic table games supplier Spintec has announced Peter Mihelj as its new Regional Sales Manager for the Asian and Australian markets. Described as “reinforcement” for the company’s Asia-Pacific sales team, Mihelj brings more than 15 years of experience to...
Genting Hong Kong unveils new, smaller luxury cruise ship brand
Genting Hong Kong has unveiled plans to build a new line of luxury cruise ships, to be called Universal Class, aimed at providing more freedom and less crowding than its current cruise ship brands. Chairman and CEO, Lim Kok Thay,...
Aristocrat launches MarsX cabinet in Europe
Aristocrat Technologies has announced the launch of its new MarsX Upright cabinet into Europe. MarsX is built on Aristocrat’s Gen9 gaming platform, which offers increased processing power and enhanced storage and graphics capabilities to allow greater scope for the development...
European online gambling industry likely to feel pressure from China in 2020
China’s fight against online gambling in Asia could soon see the economic powerhouse assert similar pressure in Europe, potentially stifling growth in the continent’s iGaming industry. The potential threat was flagged by Paul Leyland, Partner at strategic consultancy firm Regulus...
Asia Live Tech named Diamond Sponsor of inaugural ICE Asia, SiGMA Asia co-branded trade event
Cryptocurrencies iGaming software provider Asia Live Tech has been announced as Diamond Sponsor of the co-branded ICE Asia and SiGMA Asia gaming trade event, to be held for the very first time in Manila in June 2020. ICE organizer Clarion...
Cyprus regulator hires three firms to vet junkets for Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean
The gaming regulator in Cyprus has reached an agreement with three different companies to perform detailed checks of international junket operators before they are given the green light to set up shop at Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s under-construction City of...
Higher expenses hit IGT’s bottom line in 3Q19 but machine sales strong
International Game Technology (IGT) saw mixed results in the three months to 3Q19, with group-wide revenue showing slight 3% growth at constant currency to US$1.15 billion but operating income down 19% to US$154 million and Adjusted EBITDA down 5% to...
