SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 21 /PRNewswire/ — LinesMover, LLC is pleased to announce the results from a 30 day in-depth study of the top four sports odds lines services in the industry. The four Real-Time SportsBook Odds Providers included DonBest, SportsOptions, G&J Update and LinesMover.
Dr. Kenneth Weitzner spearheaded the study which analyzed seven categories. Customer Service, Refund Policies, User Interface, News Updates, Live Scores, Longevity and Monthly Cost.
“To say that we are pleased with the results is a bit of an understatement,” said Don Larkin, vice president at LinesMover. “As the new kids on the block we received a score of 0 in the Longevity category so we knew going in that we were definitely the Under Dog in this four team playoff.”
The live odds lines service received perfect scores for Refund Policies, Subscription Cost and Live sports Scores. The ten month old company received a Longevity score of 0. Longevity aside, Lines Mover received 27 of a possible 30 points. sports Options received 24 of 30 followed by Don Best at 19 of 30 and GJ Update with 16.
“I believe the real credit goes to our subscribers. They are a very demanding bunch that require speed, accuracy and reliability,” said George Barbo, programming director at LinesMover. “Customer service requests for improvements and new features has allowed for expedient improvement in all areas.”
Dr. Weitzner is revered by many as a leading authority in sports gaming. His web site offers gambling news, betting advice and sportsbook reviews. The sports betting forum, Eye On Gambling, which boasts 34,000 users during peak periods, offers free sports picks, handicapping strategies and daily contests.
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NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Scientific Games announced it has been awarded a contract as the primary vendor to supply instant tickets and related services, including marketing, shipping, warehousing, game design, inventory control, distribution and sales staff training, to the Florida Lottery. The contract, which is expected to begin in October 2008, has an initial term of six years and provides for two extension options of two years each. Scientific Games was chosen as the primary vendor in an open and competitive procurement process, and received the highest score in every element of the technical evaluation criteria. Revenue to Scientific Games is estimated to total approximately $35 million per year.
“The Florida Lottery is one of our legacy cooperative service contracts and has been one of the biggest instant ticket success stories since its inception,” said Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games. “The Florida Lottery is an industry leader, a valued customer, and we feel privileged to work with them to help raise more money for education over the next ten years.”
“We have had a great relationship with Scientific Games over the years,” said Leo DiBenigno, Secretary of the Florida Lottery. “Our instant ticket sales have more than tripled over the last ten years of working with Scientific Games, and we look forward to the continuation of this strong relationship.”
In 2007, the Florida Lottery generated over $4 billion in retail sales, of which $2.3 billion was derived from instant tickets. Over the last five years, the Florida Lottery has grown 77% and contributed over $5 billion to Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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Scientific Games Corporation is the leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries worldwide, a leading supplier of server based gaming machines and systems, Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports betting terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to telephone companies. Scientific Games’ customers are in the United States and more than 60 other countries. For more information about Scientific Games, please visit our web site at .
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LAS VEGAS, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Gaming Standards Association has named software development expert Line Robichaud as the organization’s new Educational Director. In her new role, Robichaud will create and oversee GSA’s educational outreach programs, including its Executive Awareness Program and its Certified G2S/S2S Engineer Programs.
Robichaud has been an active participant in GSA since 2003 and was Chair of the Transport and G2S Committees. She comes to GSA with more than 18 years of experience in the software development industry, with her most recent focus being in the area of analysis and design of communication protocols. She has a long history in the gaming industry, and was with Spielo/GTECH as Principal Software Analyst.
GSA President Peter DeRaedt said, “We are thrilled to have Line join GSA on a full-time basis. Her roles on the G2S and Transport committees have been invaluable, and her knowledge of protocol analysis and design makes her perfect to lead our global education efforts. GSA will provide local education around the world to anyone who wants to learn about the technical details of our standards.”
Robichaud can be contacted directly at GSA via email at .
About the Gaming Standards Association (GSA): The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) is an international trade association that creates benefits for gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry.
GSA’s new Game-to-System (G2S) Protocol has been named “Best Productivity-Enhancement Technology” by Global Gaming Business Magazine, one of the “Top Three International Gaming Products” by IGWB Magazine; one of casino Journal magazine’s “Top 3 Most Innovative Products”; and one of casino Enterprise Management’s “Top 10 Slot Floor Technologies.”
Platinum members include Aristocrat Technologies Inc.; Atronic Americas LLC; Bally Technologies, Inc. (BYI); E-Genting Holdings Sdn Bhd; FutureLogic, Inc; Harrah’s Entertainment (HET); International Game Technology (IGT); Konami Gaming Inc.; MEI; MGM MIRAGE (MGM); Progressive Gaming International Corporation (PGIC); Seminole Tribe of Florida; and WMS Gaming Inc. (WMS). Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd.; AGMMA - Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association; American Gaming Systems; Ameristar Casinos, Inc.; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH; Belatra Co., Ltd.; BMM North America; British Columbia Lottery Corporation; CashCode Company Inc.; casino Technology; Codere, S.A.; DigiDeal Corp.; DigiTech Systems Co., Ltd.; Elixir Group, Ltd.; Euro Games Technology; F2 Systems, Inc.; Foxwoods Resort Casino; GameLogic, Inc.; GameTech International; Gaming Consultants International; Gaming Laboratories International, Inc; Giesecke & Devrient; GGS-US LTD; GTECH Corporation (LTO); Incredible Technologies, Inc.; International Currency Technologies Corporation; Intralot S.A. (INLr.AT); Jofemar, S.A.; Las Vegas Gaming, Inc.; Macao Polytechnic Institute; Money Controls; MotorCity Casino; Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL); Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM); Nanoptix, Inc.; Nick Farley & Associates; Nidec Sankyo Corporation; NRT Technology Corporation; Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation; Oregon Lottery; Penn National Gaming, Inc.; PokerTek, Inc.; Rocket Gaming Systems; Scientific Games (SGMS); Shuffle Master, Inc.(SHFL); SIQ; Station Casinos, Inc.; Tabcorp Holdings Limited; Transact Technologies (TACT); Unidesa Gaming & Systems; UNLV International Gaming Institute and Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. For more information, visit .
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LONDON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ — BackgammonMasters Online Backgammon Operator is hosting a Backgammon FreeRoll tournament in honor of the UEFA Champions League Final tonight in Moscow. The Freeroll tournament will be held online at after the game in Russia, along with a private party in Moscow City itself.
Tonight’s UEFA Championship Final between Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and Avram Grant’s Chelsea (owned by the Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovitz) is estimated as having a worldwide viewership of over 35 million. In light of this, BackgammonMasters knows that many viewers will be sitting at home after the game on their computers looking at live interviews and stats on their favorite teams and also participating in the BackgammonMasters post game 5K freeroll in the spirit of healthy competition and championship skill games.
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NEW YORK and ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Green is not just the color of money at Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. It’s also the way the company operates.(Photo: )Harrah’s today became the first gaming corporation in the U.S. to receive an Environmental Quality Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region Two. EPA’s Region Two presents the award annually to organizations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing environmental quality in the Region Two sector, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The EPA announced the award to Harrah’s today at a ceremony in New York City.Harrah’s Entertainment operates four casinos in Atlantic City, including Bally’s, Caesar’s, Harrah’s and Showboat. “We’re so proud of our employees for their many suggestions and for their active participation and awareness engagement in our ‘Go Green’ campaign. They are directly responsible for helping us become the first gaming corporation ever to win this award,” said J. Carlos Tolosa, Harrah’s Eastern Division President. “This accomplishment underscores our continuing commitment to environmental sustainability.”"These exemplary environmental stewards have gone above and beyond for environmental change in local communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Alan J. Steinberg. “Let their extraordinary contributions remind us all that we can make our world a better place and that companies, individuals and organizations can inspire others and make a lasting difference.”Since 2002, Harrah’s has made “green” improvements at all of its Atlantic City properties, by using more efficient lighting, non-toxic cleaning chemicals, thermostats that limit energy use, more efficient boilers, chillers and air handlers, and more eco-friendly refrigerants. With the direct involvement of its nearly 16,000 employees, Harrah’s eliminated the equivalent of more than 94 million pounds of carbon dioxide annually. In addition, Harrah’s recycles 50,000 gallons of cooking oil waste each year from its kitchens, uses waterless urinals that each save 30,000 gallons of water per year, annually recycles 1.6 million pounds of cardboard, and has eliminated 1.1 million polystyrene beverage cups. Harrah’s also has purchased two hybrid vehicles to support local transportation requirements.”We constantly review every facet of our business to see how we can conserve even more to have a positive impact on our environment, and at the same time provide our guests with a first-class experience,” said Tolosa. “We are honored by this recognition and will continue to do our part to reuse, reduce and recycle.”About Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. — Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70 years ago, Harrah’s has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The Company’s properties operate primarily under the Harrah’s(R), Caesars(R) and Horseshoe(R) brand names; Harrah’s also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos and the World Series of Poker(R). Harrah’s Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit . Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.