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January 2012 | INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 47 Briefs VIP invitation, go to www.tcsjohnhuxley.com/aaa The company has previously run successful off-site Access All Areas events in Las Vegas during the annual Global Gaming Expo. IGT unveils latest technology development International Game Technology (IGT) announced last month the premiere of its IGT Cloud data solution at the company’s Investor Conference in New York. “IGT is leading the cloud computing transformation in gaming by offering operators innovative solutions to optimise their operations and casino floors,” said Chris Satchell, IGT chief technology officer. “Utilising the IGT Cloud will let casino operators focus on what is important to them: players, games and performance.” The IGT Cloud delivers efficiency and value to casino operators utilising Software as a Service (SaaS). These initial private, secure, IGT Cloud services will enable casinos to manage game content using IGT Floor Manager to access the largest game library in the industry. sbX® Analytics will empower casino operators to increase marketing productivity and maximise floor-wide performance with a variety of reporting tools. The IGT Cloud solution is the result of collaboration between IGT and CA Technologies. “Our turnkey CA AppLogic® cloud platform will be instrumental in helping IGT to quickly move its advanced casino software to cloud-based delivery,” said Roger Pilc, general manager, Virtualization and Automation, CA Technologies. “Cloud computing continues to revolutionise the global software and IT industries, driving significant business value,”added Mr Satchell. “Over time, the new IGT Cloud initiative will allow the gaming industry to realise similar benefits in operations, customer experience and innovation. This will deliver new opportunities for IGT and our customers.” For more information on IGT Cloud visit www.IGT.com/Cloud . Linda Chen acquires US$2.83 million of Wynn Resorts’ stock in option deal Linda Chen, President of Wynn International Marketing, has exercised stock options in Wynn Resorts Ltd worth US$2.83 million according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The options are to acquire 30,000 shares of common stock at US$47.12 per share and 20,000 at US$56.67 per share. Ms Chen is said to be one of the best-remunerated female executives in the global casino industry. In 2010, Wynn Resorts bought a US$5.4 million house in Macau for her use, according to a separate SEC filing in March last year. In addition to her global marketing role, Ms Chen has been Chief Operating Officer of Wynn Resorts (Macau) since September 2009. She is also a director of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Wynn suffers setback in Massachusetts casino debate A proposal to build aWynn Resorts Ltd casino adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is facing an uncertain future after the town’s selectmen voted to send a letter to state officials saying they don’t want a casino. Wynn Resorts has proposedbuilding aUS$1 billion casino on land the company would lease from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. The Boston Herald reported the nonbinding 3-2 vote on 27th December doesn’t kill the casino proposal, but the two companies would have to request a ballot of townsfolk. Wynn Resorts would also have to ask two-thirds of residents to overturn current zoning laws that prohibit casinos in Foxborough. Wynn Resorts founder Steve Wynn presented his plan to town executives and residents on 10th January. Local physician David Egilman predicted a casino would be “good for my business”because it would lead to an influx of patients with STDs, gambling addiction and alcoholism, according to The Boston Herald . Resorts World New York collects almost US$90 million Resorts World Casino New York City, the casino attached to the Aqueduct Race Track in New York City, collected gaming revenues of US$89.9 million through 31st December, having been open less than three months. Malaysia-based Genting operates the casino, which opened its second phase on 16th December and now has 5,000 slot machine- like Video Lottery Terminals. Since the opening of Phase II, ResortsWorldNewYork is averaging US$314 a day in revenues per gaming machine. “The early success of Resorts World New York is not surprising as the property draws significant convenience customers from the New York tri-state area,” Union Gaming Group principal Bill Lerner wrote in a research note.“In addition, Aqueduct is only five miles from the JFK airport and is well positioned to capture tourists.” Mr Lerner said the daily revenue per gaming machine is the highest of any of New York’s racetrack casinos. According to a report in theedgemalaysia.com , Genting Group may be in line to build the largest convention centre in the US. The company has reportedly won support from New York’s governor for the estimated US$4 billion project that would replace the Jacob Javits Convention Center on the west side of Manhattan. The project could include a casino. Chris Satchell Linda Chen Resorts World Casino NewYork City