20 January 2012
SIS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH OPENBET
SIS boosts its offering to the independent LBO market
SIS is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with OpenBet Limited, the leading supplier to the betting industry, to license its latest screen technology to SIS for its distributed customer text service.
The new technology is expected to roll out from the 1st April this year and will replace all SIS existing systems.
The new service will be retailed under the SIS brand SISPromote and will include the use of a new central control system.
Commenting, SIS LBO MD Phil Siers said: "We have invested considerable time in selecting the SISPromote solution and we look forward to significant benefits for our customers. The adoption of the OpenBet solution is expected to enhance SIS flexibility and this is the first stage in developing a new technical roadmap for SIS.
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Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) is pleased to announce that its Gaming division, which includes The Global Draw, Games Media and Barcrest, will unite to exhibit all together for the first time at ICE Totally Gaming 2012.
Barcrest, a leading supplier of gaming content and machines, was acquired by Scientific Games in September 2011 and is being integrated into the company’s wholly owned UK subsidiaries, The Global Draw and Games Media. The acquisition brought an expansive library of game content to the Scientific Games Gaming division and extended the Company’s reach to bingo halls and arcades, as well as additional licensed betting offices and pub locations. It also expanded the division’s international presence by providing access to the video lottery industry in Italy and the Czech Republic. The Gaming division now supplies, operates and services over 35,000 gaming terminals globally.
Ian Timmis, CEO of Scientific Games’ Gaming division commented, “We are looking forward to ICE because it’s an excellent face-to-face opportunity to communicate how our newly-expanded division enhances the product and service offerings for our customers.”
“Our experienced management team will be on hand to update visitors on how our unique offerings such as unrivalled customer training and promotional support programs, are utilized to help our customers drive efficiency and boost cash box yield.
“We will also be debuting brand new products from our comprehensive library, including exclusive premium games produced by our industry leading in-house content development team, which includes the latest developments for the phenomenal Rainbow Riches game.
“Interactive gaming is a key focus of our group proposition and we’re excited to be showcasing how our product has expanded and how our development of a cross-platform offering provides our customers with a complete gaming experience.”
ICE Totally Gaming is the most comprehensive B2B gaming exhibition in the world with over 400 exhibitors from across the gaming sector. The event will take place from January 24-26, 2012 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
The Global Draw, Barcrest and Games Media can be found on stand 4130.
A Bet A announces FREE upgrade path to Slip Capture system users
Following Open Bet's announcement last week (w/e 09/12/2011) that it will be withdrawing support for its Slip Capture system in 2012, A Bet A has stepped in to offer a FREE Upgrade to its Betty EPOS bet management platform.
Slip Capture system users can upgrade FREE of charge* to A Bet A's Betty EPOS, by simply trading-in their old slip capture hardware against the cost of acquiring a Betty EPOS License and thereby upgrade and acquire A Bet A EPOS, also with recurring annual charges at a fraction of their previous Alphameric/Open Bet Retail costs.
To request a quotation for your business, please call Debbie Hardman on 01420 549988 (option 2) or complete our web request form. Installation is usually completed in one day, with training the next.
*Full terms and conditions will be detailed in your quotation.
