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IGT
And Aristocrat Leisure: Gaming And Casino War, by
Greg Tingle - 19th January 2011
G'day
Yankies, Aussies, punters, casino and gambling millionaires,
billionaires, legal eagles, politicians - one and
all. The Australian VS American casino wars escalate
once again. While many details of America's IGT (International
Gaming Technology) VS Australia's Aristocrat Leisure
legal situation remain sketchy, both companies remain
in the spotlight, domestically and internationally,
and remarkably Aristocrat's shares have continued
to climb in the past few days. 'The Crat' is also
gearing up for a massive national and international
gaming expo itinerary, that should see them power
ahead, if they can hold off potentially very expensive
legal proceedings. Media
Man and Gambling911 continue to apply the probe
to Aristocrat and IGT, with just a dash of Party and
WMS for good measure...
Readers
will likely be family with both companies. IGT is
widely considered the original and the best, and in
recent years has expanded their online gaming arm
known WagerWorks. Many of the world's leading online
casinos such as PartyGaming's PartyCasino
and Richard Branson's Virgin
Casino carry the WagerWorks online games. Some
of the most popular titles include Cleopatra, Monopoly,
Wheel Of Fortune, Double Diamond, Elvis, Battle Ship
and Da Vinci Diamonds, with Cleo holding the world's
most popular online and offline slot of all time.
The
gambling and gaming industry is known for its copy
cats, trademark infringements and massive law suits,
with "legal eagles" know to be very fond
of the sector and its substantial payout jackpots!
This
lawsuit situation between IGT and Aristocrat follows
a long line of legal actions in gambling including
PartyGaming VS WMS, Marvel Entertainment VS Cryptologic,
Michael Jackson Estate VS "Michael Jackson Casino",
Majestic Star Casino LLC VS "Majestic Star Casino"
(online) and Vegas Pinnacle Entertainment VS Eskay
SEO ("Belterra Casino Indiana")
Media
Man's http://www.CasinoNewsMedia.com
Greg Tingle offered the following "The latest
lawsuit from IGT against Australia's Aristocrat Leisure
is not a surprise in my opinion. It's been a long
time coming, with both parties being able to come
to a mutually beneficial settlement to date. IGT is
largely considered the world's most successful gaming
machine manufacture, and some would say the original
and best, of the modern era. Australia's Aristocrat
has come under some substantial financial pressure
in recent years, and this lawsuit action may very
well add to this. The land based and online gambling
community, legal and government sectors will be watching
this one closely. My money is on IGT to win, but stranger
things have happened. May the best brand win."
Press
Release...
LAS
VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2010
International
Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) today announced the filing
of a patent infringement lawsuit against Aristocrat
Leisure Limited of Australia and its U.S. Affiliate
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., (collectively "Aristocrat")
in connection with the sale and distribution of Aristocrat's
gaming devices, including particularly Aristocrat's
Viridian WS slot machines. The lawsuit comes after
failed attempts to resolve the IP disputes between
Aristocrat and IGT.
The
lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the
Central District of California. In the suit, IGT asserts
that Aristocrat has willfully infringed and continues
to infringe two patents directed to fundamental capabilities
for authentication of gaming software:
U.S.
Patent 6,620,047 entitled "Electronic Gaming
Apparatus Having Authentication Data Sets"; and
U.S. Patent No. RE 39,370 entitled "Electronic
Casino Gaming System with Improved Play Capacity,
Authentication and Security." "We filed
this case because IGT's intellectual property is being
knowingly and unfairly exploited by Aristocrat,"
said Robert C. Melendres, Chief Legal Officer and
Corporate Secretary at IGT. "IGT is the world's
leading innovator and creator of intellectual property
in the gaming industry."
About
IGT
International
Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in
the design, development, and manufacture of gaming
machines and systems products, as well as online and
mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. SOURCE
IGT
Share
Prices: IGT VS Aristocrat (19th January 2011)...
International
Gaming Technology
IGT:
NYSE: IGT $18.75 USD -0.05 (-0.27%)
Aristocrat
Leisure: 3.040: ASX (Australia Securities Exchange)
WMS:
NYSE: $46.45; Change is 0.71 (1.51%)
Australian Gaming Shares Pick Of The Bunch: Aristocrat
Leisure! (Hell Freezes Over)...
The
best performing stock in the S&P/ASX200 was Aristocrat
Leisure shares advanced 3.33% to close at $3.10.
Aristocrat Technologies Australia To Hit National
And International Trade Show Circuit Big Time This
Year; Positive Exposure May Boost Sales And Positive
Buzz...
Trade
Show - Date - Venue...
IGE
25 Jan 11 - 27 Jan 11 Earls Court, London, UK
Club Managers Association Australia (CMAA) Trade Show
28 Feb 11 - 02 Mar 11 Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hospitality & Gaming Australiasia (HGA) show 16
Mar 11 - 17 Mar 11 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) 03 Apr 11
- 06 Apr 11 San Diego, CA, USA
Southern Gaming Summit 04 May 11 - 05 May 11 Biloxi,
MS, USA
Great Plains Indian Gaming Show 16 May 11 - 18 May
11 Mystic Lake, Minnesota
Gaming Technology Summit 24 May 11 - 25 May 11 Henderson,
NV, Las Vegas
G2E Asia 07 Jun 11 - 09 Jun 11 The Venetian, Macau
SAGSE – Panama City 22 Jun 11 - 23 Jun 11 Panama
City, Panama
Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 21 Aug 11 - 23 Aug
11 Sydney, NSW, Australia
Oasis Summit 07 Sep 11 - 09 Sep 11 Las Vegas, Nevada
Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 04 Oct 11 - 06 Oct 11 Las
Vegas, NV, USA
SAGSE - Buenos Aires 09 Nov 11 - 11 Nov 11 Buenos
Aires, Argentina
TribalNet11 Conference 14 Nov 11 - 17 Nov 11 NV, USA
IGT Current News...
IGT
to Showcase Future of Gaming at International Casino
Exhibition (ICE) 2011 in London...
International
Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating
the major games that players love and the casino network
systems that improve the player experience, will display
the latest groundbreaking casino games and network
systems products, as well as innovative mobile and
online offerings, at stand 3430 at the International
Casino Exhibition (ICE) on Jan. 25-27, 2011. This
year IGT will show how "It's a Whole New Game"
by displaying a wide range of games for the casino
floor and the interactive world at London's Earls
Court Exhibition Centre.
"At
ICE 2011, we are excited to show ICE attendees what
makes IGT a world leader in gaming," said Craig
Churchill, IGT's senior vice president of International
Sales. "From the latest in slot floor technology
to cutting-edge mobile and online products, IGT is
dedicated to providing our international customers
with the very best products and end-to-end networked
gaming solutions to help them meet their operating
objectives and deliver unparalleled player experiences."
IGT
is known for delivering the most recognizable names
in popular culture to the casino floor, and this year,
the Company will display some of its biggest names
yet. From an amazing Premium Products lineup, also
known as MegaJackpots(R), to the new Core Player Affinity
Suite, the big titles at ICE will confirm IGT's dedication
to bringing thrilling moments to players.
Star
Wars(TM) Droid(TM) Huntis set to become the most popular
Star Wars casino game ever released. A well-researched
understanding of what game elements excite players
and a highly creative visual experience combine to
deliver lively gaming action. The game comes complete
with four galactic bonus rounds and a Premium Products
top award.
The
new Dirty Dancing(R) Slot features the iconic characters
Baby and Johnny (played by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer
Grey) in a game infused with nostalgia, famous songs
and video clips. This Premium Products game includes
a new Spin Magic feature that turns minor symbol outcomes
into wilds.
At
ICE 2011, IGT will be the center of attention with
the show-stopping Center Stage Series. Offering operators
the ability to refresh content with the latest high-impact
games, the Center Stage Series will be on display,
complete with incredible sound chairs, oversized screens,
big bonuses and the biggest game titles for the casino
floor.
Debuting
on IGT's Center Stage lineup at ICE will be The Dark
Knight(TM), which will be featured on the platform's
103-inch screen. Players can choose to play Batman
or the Joker to immerse themselves in group and individual
bonuses while enjoying the thematic film experience.
Also joining the lineup will be American Idol(R) MultiPLAY
video slots. This game delivers entertainment that
is packed with action. The unique group play Audition
Bonus includes memorable video clips and songs from
the show.
IGT
is changing the game again as it shows ICE attendees
its award-winning game designs that bring skill to
the casino floor. The new Reel Edge(TM) series of
games was named Best Slot Product at the recent 8th
Annual Gaming and Technology Awards. For the first
time, spinning-reel players can stop the reels to
attempt to create wins and use an arcade-style joystick
to control the outcome of the 100 percent skill-based
bonuses in the top box. On display from the Reel Edge(TM)
series of games will be the vampire-inspired Blood
Life(TM) and Red, White & Blue Falling Stars(TM).
IGT's
Core games continue to offer an unmatched library
of video and spinning-reel slots. And this year, the
new Player Affinity Suite brings strong, recognizable
brands to the casino floor that are sure to generate
player interest. Among the new titles on display will
be Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(TM) 5 Reel
Circus(TM) and The Greatest Show On Earth(TM) games.
Also joining IGT's Core games is the top-performing
favorite Siberian Storm(TM).
IGT
continues to lead the industry by providing the network
systems products that create the competitive edge
needed in today's constantly changing gaming industry.
Adding to the award-winning sbX(TM) Experience Management
system, IGT will show new Service Window applications
that provide players with customized gaming experiences
and operators with access to the extensive IGT game
library.
IGT
will display the most innovative online and mobile
gaming products in the industry at ICE 2011. The recent
announcement of the formation of IGT's Interactive
Division shows the Company's ongoing dedication to
building on the strengths that IGT already enjoys
in the online and mobile gaming markets. With a combined
total of 18 years of experience in the online and
mobile industry, IGT's WagerWorks and Million-2-1
groups have been rebranded and merged into a single
global division. Since 2005, IGT has handled more
than $10 billion in online wagers, with more than
1.5 billion online transactions annually.
IGT
will also debut the new online game Star Trek(TM)at
ICE, featuring some of the most innovative bonus rounds
ever seen in an online slot game. IGT's online and
mobile offerings at ICE will also include the Company's
successful iPhone(R) and iPad(R) games, with popular
titles such as Cleopatra(R) and Kitty Glitter(R).
During the show, the free-to-play version of Cleopatra(R)
will be available for download from the iPhone(R)
app store at no cost.
IGT
Brings Server-Based Technology to the Cannery Casino
and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. (15th December 2010)...
International
Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating
the major games that players love and the systems
that improve the player experience, has signed an
agreement with the Cannery Casino and Hotel in Las
Vegas, Nev., to install IGT's industry-leading server-based
game management solution. This agreement marks continued
momentum in the growing adoption of game-to-system
(G2S) server-based technology in the industry worldwide.
"There's
no doubt our server-based solutions continue to gain
momentum among operators," said Ron Rivera, IGT
senior vice president of North America sales. "We're
delighted that the Cannery has signed on as an IGT
customer. With the combined horsepower of the AVP(R)
machine and the industry's largest game library, the
Cannery now has a distinct competitive advantage in
using these tools to create a world-class player experience."
"We're
excited to share the benefits of server-based technology
with our players," said Xavier Walsh, COO of
Cannery Resorts. "This innovative technology
makes it easier than ever to adjust the floor to keep
up with the expectations of our players and to deliver
the games - and the experience - they're looking for
at the Cannery. It's another way to differentiate
ourselves from the competition."
IGT's
Tier One package is a lease-based offering that combines
Floor Manager and IGT's AVP(R) machines, plus access
to IGT's game library of high-performing themes, giving
the Cannery the power to deploy their choice of more
than 300 compelling game themes to their floor in
a matter of seconds, based on market conditions. The
Tier One package is designed to provide a bank-level,
server-based game management solution on 40 machines,
with the potential for an eventual floorwide conversion.
Upon
regulatory approval of IGT's server-based management
system for this property, the Cannery will join the
growing roster of leading casino operators worldwide
who are optimizing their business using IGT's server-based
solution. More than 20 different casinos in eight
states and three countries have partnered with IGT
for the innovation and the technology that deliver
results to the bottom line.
IGT
Explains The Pokies Industry In Australia And New
Zealand...
Poker
machines, or the 'pokies', have been a respectable
Australian and New Zealand pastime for more than 50
years. Poker machines positively contribute to these
economies; they provide revenue which is poured back
into local communities, provide tens of thousands
of jobs locally and are responsibly enjoyed by many
people. In this heavily regulated industry, IGT ensures
strict cooperation and compliance with government
regulators across each jurisdiction it serves. The
regulation of Australia's and New Zealand's poker
machine industries is regarded as the toughest in
the world. All our machines operate subject to jurisdictional
legislation and regulation, in addition to the Australian/New
Zealand Gaming Machine National Standard, which was
developed by participants from all gaming regulators
in Australia and New Zealand.
Offline
Casino Games Found In Online Casinos...
Many
of IGT's slot games are found in PartyGaming's PartyCasino
and Richard Branson's Virgin
Casino. PartyGaming's online casino brand can
be accessed by Canadians, Australian's and New Zealanders,
whereas Virgin Casino can not. Cleopatra, Wheel of
Fortune and Monopoly are understood to be consistently
the most popular online casino games found at Party.
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WMS
Industries Inc: A Snapshot (Of The Company Currently
Going Legal On PartyGaming)...
WMS
Industries Inc. was formed in 1974 and achieved great
success in the pinball, video arcade and home video
game markets. With a demonstrated track record as
a company that could "make great games",
video and software technology, and manufacturing facilities
all in place, WMS' foray into gaming was a natural
progression for the corporation. WMS Gaming Inc. started
out in the video lottery terminal (VLT) business in
1991. The company created, manufactured and placed
VLTs in jurisdictions throughout North America. Once
successfully established in the video lottery market,
WMS Gaming moved into the casino gaming business with
the introduction of a video poker game. A year later,
the Company unveiled a complete line of technically
advanced upright slot machines. In 1997, the company
premiered what would be, and still is, its most successful
video slot machine to date, Reel 'em In®. This
multi-coin, multi-line game offered tons of bells
and whistles for the slot player. In an effort to
produce an enhanced playing experience, WMS Gaming
installed full color high-resolution screens in its
games, created full color, detailed graphics, provided
an entertaining game theme with many betting options,
and increased the hit frequency. These features translated
to tremendous player acceptance, increased play and
therefore, increased earnings. Since 1998, WMS Industries
has been engaged entirely in the manufacture, sale,
leasing and licensing of gaming machines. WMS Industries
Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:
WMS). The Company's subsidiary is WMS Gaming Inc.
About
Aristocrat: A Snapshot...
With
over 50 years industry experience and over 2000 staff
globally, Aristocrat has built on its Australian market
leadership and reputation to become a premium supplier
of groundbreaking technologies and services to the
international gaming industry. Aristocrat enjoys a
well-earned reputation for outstanding performance
and strong brand equity in more than 200 jurisdictions
around the world. The diverse product line-up extends
from electronic gaming machines to complete gaming
solutions, including systems, services, electronic
tables, and ancillary equipment. Our vision is clear:
Aristocrat aims to become the leading provider of
gaming solutions. Imagination, focus and creativity
play major roles in achieving this vision. Aristocrat
is committed to working in partnership with industry,
governments and regulators and our core values of
integrity and respect for the individual and the communities
within which the company operates underpin relationships
with all stakeholders. Aristocrat offices are located
in Australia, the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,
South Africa, Sweden, Argentina, Japan, and Macau.
Each staff member is focused on fulfilling the needs
of customers at all levels, while the global management
structure drives innovation in business areas. Aristocrat’s
core values of integrity and respect for the individual
and the communities within which the company operates,
underpin relationships with all stakeholders. Aristocrat
is committed to working in partnership with industry,
governments, and regulators to ensure it meets all
responsibilities.
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WagerWorks
portfolio now includes The 100,000 Pyramid
American
computerised gaming equipment designer and manufacturer
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced
that its WagerWorks remote gaming division has launched
The 100,000 Pyramid slot.
The
Reno-based firm revealed that its new 15-payline slot
is based on the popular Pyramid television game show
series while a land-based version can be found in
casinos around the world.
IGT
revealed that The 100,000 Pyramid slot is an enhanced
version of its established The 50,000 Pyramid online
game and offers players 15 chances to win up to 100,000-times
their line bet. Scoring three or more Winner’s
Circle symbols anywhere on the reels initiates the
bonus where multipliers and additional free spins
are earned as a pyramid is climbed.
“The
release of our latest title, The 100,000 Pyramid,
is a slot game that both our operators and their players
will immediately recognise as an IGT title through
the fantastic visuals and proven math models,”
said Oliver Lofthouse, Director and General Manager
for San Francisco-based WagerWorks
“With so many chances to win and such enjoyable
game play, The 100,000 Pyramid will appeal to fans
of the show and newcomers alike.”
*Virgin
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Virgin
Casino Introduces Crocodopolis and the 100,000 Pyramid
Virgin
Casino and Virgin Bingo, part of the leading online
gaming company - Virgin Games - have launched two
new games this week, Crocodopolis by NextGen and The
100,000 Pyramid by Wagerworks.
Featuring
on Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo is Crocodopolis,
a 5-reel, 25-payline slot. The Ancient Egypt themed
game features the Croc pharaoh, whose realm is Crocodopolis.
Crocodopolis brings a new concept to slots with its
unique Slide a Wild feature. Slide a Wild allows the
player to choose how volatile the game is, as they
position and determine in which reels they want the
wild symbols to appear. The more a player moves the
slider away from reel one, the more powerful the wild
symbols become and the bigger the wins.
The
100,000 Pyramid features on Virgin Casino. This new
game, based on the hit TV game show in the US, follows
on from its successful predecessor, The 50,000 Pyramid.
The game features 15-paylines of fantastic game show
fun where players can win up to 100,000x their bet.
Score three or more Winner's Circle symbols to climb
the Pyramid, earning free spins or multipliers with
every pick.
Warren
Eloff, Head of Products at Virgin Games, commented:
"It's great to be introducing these new titles
this week. The 50,000 Pyramid has been a huge hit
with our players so we have high hopes for its successor.
The variety we provide our customers is a key priority
of Virgin Games, and adding these new games enhances
the great choice we offer, making ours one of the
most exciting online casinos around."
Founded
in 2004, Virgin Games has over 1,000,000 players and
over 250 games on its site. Through the introduction
of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin
Games seeks to provide its players with the widest
possible choice of casino games. A growing selection
of games can be found at Virgin Games from a number
of producers including Microgaming, WagerWorks, Cryptologic,
Freemantle and Ash Gaming.
About
Virgin Games:
Virgin
Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established
itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the
UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
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Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games
suppliers including WagerWorks, Microgaming, Cryptologic,
Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic
casino games like Blackjack and Roulette, as well
as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor
and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games.
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Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers
a huge array of games and content for beginners through
to experienced pros - as well as the most generous
loyalty scheme in the industry.
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Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers
cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive
jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range
of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
Profile
WagerWorks,
Inc. supplies iGaming software. It offers casino,
poker, and game content solutions, as well as delivers
online gaming Web sites. The company also offers various
online games, such as multi-line games, multi-coin
slots machines, table games, fixed odds propositions,
and a multi-player poker network, including iDTV game
content solutions. In addition, it offers WagerWorks
rgs, a remote game server; and WagerWare Casino Software,
a casino platform solution. The company serves gaming
and consumer companies. It has strategic alliances
with Sony Pictures, FremantleMedia, Hasbro, Action
Gaming, PT Games, Games Marketing, Quova, Experian,
Aristotle, CyberSource, Barclays Bank plc, Barclaycard,
and Orbis. The company was founded in 2000 and is
based in San Francisco, California. As of August 25,
2005, WagerWorks, Inc. is a subsidiary of International
Game Technology.
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Announces Addition of New Games from WagerWorks
10/22/2008
PartyGaming Plc announced a five-year agreement to
license a number of branded slot games from WagerWorks
Inc. The games to be added under the agreement are
Cleopatra, Monopoly with Pass 'Go' Bonus, Cluedo and
Wheel of Fortune Hollywood Edition. Online versions
of each of these games will be added to PartyCasino.com
and PartyBingo.com as well as a number of PartyGaming's
other gaming sites over the coming months.
888
Holdings plc Signs Strategic Agreement with Wagerworks,
Inc
10/14/2008
888 Holdings plc announced the signing of a strategic
agreement with WagerWorks Inc. Initially, the following
popular titles have been selected by 888 to provide
to its global customer base; Monopoly with Pass Go
Bonus, Cluedo, Wheel of Fortune Hollywood Edition
and Cleopatra. In line with similar strategic initiatives
during 2008, 888 is expanding its games offering with
more branded content. The titles will be deployed
across 888's casino, bingo and other websites for
its global customer base. All games will be integrated
into 888's gaming arena, gaming history and shared
wallet and will also be available to customers of
888's white label partners. 888 is continually looking
to improve the customer experience, and the addition
of WagerWorks' world class games will make an important
contribution to that. The agreement with WagerWorks
helps 888 Holdings to strengthen brand content offering
with world renowned brands.
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