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Weike Launches Enhanced Website

SINGAPORE -- Gaming machines and tables manufacturer, Weike Gaming Technology, announced last week the launch of their enhanced website www.weikegaming.com.

In a press statement, Weike Gaming said that its much improved website went live last August 17 (Wednesday), and was aimed at providing customers "a comprehensive overview of all the gaming products and systems that it offers to the gaming market."

Using user-friendly navigation, the new website features expanded product information and media content. In addition, the website will host all the latest Weike gaming and systems information and updates making it easy for customers to access the company's gaming products, industry ventures, news and media campaigns.

According to Weike Business Development Manager Ray Poh:

"Our online visitors will now experience a more vibrant and seamless view of the entire product line Weike Gaming provides to the market. The upgrade of the website is an important part of the ongoing development of the company to become the leading provider of gaming products in Asia."

Posted: August 22, 2011

Pigeon Poop Delays Resorts World NY Opening

Concept art for Resorts World New York at Aqueduct, courtesy of RWNY

NEW YORK, USA -- Pigeon poop, among other things, has caused the delay of the grand launch of New York's first casino, Resorts World New York at the Aqueduct Racetrack.

According to officials, the company has spent more than US$15 million to remove lead paint, asbestos, and pigeon droppings from the building.
As one official said it:

"There were pigeon droppings everywhere -- on the floors, ceilings, walls, on every surface."

Due to the cleanup effort, the racino is expected to open around September but officials would not confirm whether it would be before or after the US' Labor Day.

Last year, Genting New York LLC, a subsidiary of Malaysia's Genting Group, announced that 1,600 video lottery terminals will be operational by spring this year. However, the delay in the grand launch has upped that number of VLTs to 2,500 come opening day. The racino hopes to have the planned 4,525 VLTs running by the end of the year.

Genting and RW officials said that the first 2,500 VLTs are expected to generate US$45 million per month in gross gaming revenue wherein US$ 6 million will be allocated to racing support.

Aside from the increased VLTs, more features initially planned for phase two of the project will become available by opening day. Originally, officials said only the main entry, porte cochere, international buffet and parking garage would be available by opening day. However, with the date moved to September, other features of the racino will also be available including a seven-outlet foodcourt, the 360 Bar and entertainment space, and a fastfood outlet.

Source: New York Post, The Saratogian
Posted: August 19, 2011

GPI Eyeing Macau for Growth, Appoints VP for Asian Sales

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA -- Hoping to boost its business, casino currency and gaming equipment supplier Gaming Partners International Corporation (GPI) is setting its sight to the gambling haven of Macau in the Far East for its growth.

 

The firm recently released its results for the second quarter of the year showing a gross profit of US$4.6 million versus the US$8.6 million it tallied in the same period last year. GPI stated that the decrease in revenues was due to poor sales in the US but the amount was offset with the US$ 1 million project of installing RFID hardware and software solutions at the Galaxy Macau casino.

 

In its results, GPI has stated that its revenues for the first half of the year were driven by sales in Asia and thus is hoping to grow the business more in the region.

 

According to CPI President and CEO Gregory Gronau:

 

"Our results for the second quarter and the first half of the year were driven by higher revenues in Asia. We created a new subsidiary based in Macau to provide sales and service support in this region, as it currently represents the area of greatest expansion in gaming worldwide."

 

GPI also announced that the company was recently selected to be the provider of chips and plaques for the Sands Cotai Central project, representing an order of somewhere near US$ 3 million.

 

GPI also recently appointed Scott McCarthy as Vice-President of Sales for the Asian region. The former Director of Cage and Count for Macau's City of Dreams, McCarthy brings to GPI over 15 years experience in Cage currency operations as well as his expertise in VIP / junket operations.

 

Gronau welcomed McCarthy's appointment with enthusiasm:

 

"I am pleased to welcome Scott to GPI's global management team and am confident that he will play a key role in our ongoing support and growth throughout this key Gaming region. Scott's expertise in Casino Currency Operations and Management and his depth of experience in Casino RFID implementation will be a tremendous asset as we leverage our Chip Inventory System and other RFID products in new and exciting ways to support the Casino currency tracking needs of our valued customers."

 

Posted: August 19, 2011

Manchester City, Mansion Sign Partnership

GIBRALTAR -- The Mansion Group's emblem will now be likely spotted on another football club's jerseys.

Manchester City F.C. will be adding the Mansion logo to their blue jerseys as both parties have agreed to a sponsorship that will see the latter becoming Manchester City F.C.'s international betting partner.

Under the deal, the football club and Mansion will be collaborating on commercial projects that will result in The Blues brand gaining significant prominence in Asia, one of the markets where Mansion enjoys much success. Other "commercial projects of mutual interest and benefit to both parties" are also in the works and will be announced later on.

According to Manchester City F.C. Chief Brand and Commercial Officer Ian Cafferky:

"Manchester City has huge ambitions and an ever growing international fan base, which makes Asia a key market for the Club. Renowned for its love of football, Asia has enormous potential for the future and we are delighted to increase our brand presence in the region."

Cafferky added that the club is delighted to have the Mansion Group as its new partner.

"Mansion Group is one of the fastest growing and innovative companies within the gaming industry. Having them on board as our new partner is an exciting prospect and marks a new commercial chapter for the club."

Posted: August 18, 2011