24 October 2008 The New EGT's Office and Factory Building Grand Opening
It is impossible to turn the calendar page of September 29th , 2008, without mentioning an event, outlining the new style and attraction reference model. Guests, partners and close friends became spectators of the Grand Opening of the new office and factory building of Euro Games Technology. The factory, green area , underground parking lot, restaurant and basketball field are located on a land plot of total area of 10 000 sq.m. Even a top-class gym and SPA center has been provided for wellness, comfort and relax of EGT employees. And all that comes from the idea of well-to-do company, European quality and happy employees - an idea, implemented to its last detail. A Bulgarian proverb says: “Joy is double, if shared with a friend” Following these wise words, the guests, came to the event were over 500. The hosts welcomed the guests with Champaign and strawberries with cream.
According to old Bulgarian tradition, a ceremony of Water Blessing was carried out. On the background of Many Years Liturgy, the EGT’s CEO Mr. Vladimir Dokov cut the tape, and fountains of fire with a flight of white doves flew up to the sky, thus symbolizing the company's future.
The evening party started with a slight tornado of euphoria. A rich and versatile show program made the event unforgettable. Dragomir Draganov, the famous Bulgarian actor, was the master of the ceremonies of the show. He demonstrated his top-class style, as usually. The Strings Quartet took a lot of emotion out of the strings of their violins, the virtuosic performance of Chinari Folklore Band astonished the guests with wonderful traditional Bulgarian music in modern cover version and with their attractive costumes, and "O Sole Mio”, performed by opera tenor Tommy Popmarkov invoked a real explosion of ovations in the heat of the night! Not just fireworks, but real show of light, colors and music was the special gift for the guests. But the spectacular fire show was not the culmination, but just an overture, and Maria Ilieva, the famous pop-star rose on the stage! Her brilliant smile and divine voice filled in the souls of the public with tenderness like a gentle waft of angel's wing. The usual protocol part of each party, catering and drinks, were a real masterpiece, provided by Red Devil Catering. And the evergreen oldies, performed by Horizon Band, appeared to be an introduction to the second part of the party- a private party in Sinatra Piano Bar.
So, the tape was cut, the cake was cut, and a splendid event- the Grand Opening of new EGT Factory will remain in hearts and souls of all clients, partners and friends of the company, who were there!
Euro Games Technology Ltd at G2E, 2008 , Las Vegas
Euro Games Technology (EGT) of Bulgaria, a leading manufacturer of gaming equipment, will pleasantly surprise the visitors of G2E 2008 with a diverse range of new products.
The company will make its debut at G2E with its innovative Vega Vision® product line, comprising the series Vega Vision® and Vega Vision+®.
Vega Vision® will be proudly presented by its elegant dual-monitor Upright and Slant Top machines in combination with fourteen thrilling games. The newest of them: Gold of Roma, Age of Troy, Summer Bliss, Book of Magic, Casino Mania and Kashmir Gold are 20-line, 5-reel video slots; Jungle Adventure and The Big Journey are 10-line, 5-reel games ; ALL with free spins, bonus options and a double-up feature. EGT’s well known classics will also make an appearance at the show: Action Money, Crazy Bugs, Ocean Rush, Inca Gold, Emperor’s Palace, Rise of Ra and Gold of Roma, common features of which are the exceptional graphic design, brilliant stereo sound, user-friendly interface, combined with attractive payouts and bonus features.
Vega Vision+ ® Series will confidently introduce its first member, the exclusive wide-screen Vega Vision+ ® Slant Top machine, featuring a wide 22” main screen and a wide 26” second screen. Recently awarded for most innovative design, this product possesses exceptional ergonomics in line with an attractive vision.
The newest 10-line, 5-reel games Pharaon’s Treasure and Lucky Buzz add a good touch to the already diverse game mix of the Vega Vision® product line. The latter have been developed for the needs of the new wide screen vision machine and impress with its modern graphics and intensity of colour along with captivating mathematical concepts.
The complete range of Vega Vision® machines are SAS compatible. All games feature multi denomination.
EGT’s widely recognized Classic Blend Jackpot System supporting up to 16 independent Progressive jackpots with up to 4 denomination levels each; and up to 3 Mystery jackpots, common for all denominations and all machines, will indisputably also be applauded at the show.
Last but not least important – on display will be the company’s achievements in the development of multi player solutions. EGT will introduce its sophisticated Electronic roulette featuring 22" main screens and an additional screen for statistical data; along with its freshly launched sophisticated semi-electronic Black Jack table.
This will be the first time EGT takes part in G2E. The company is looking forward to welcome the show visitors to its booth /#2655/ and offer them a bouquet of pleasant surprises.
Euro Games Technology nominated in 3 Categories at the recent BEGE Expo
EGT has been nominated from a panel of experts for BEGE AWARDS 2008 in the following categories:
- Gaming Equipment Industrial Design – Slot machines - for its new wide screen Slant Top; - Most successful Video Slot Game On the Balkans - for Crazy Bugs, Rise of Ra and Book of Magic; - Best Booth Design;
The BEGE 2008 Awards Ceremony was a memorable event recognizing various categories, people and companies with special merit for the development of the gaming industry in Bulgaria and the Balkans. The organizers aimed to present to the global audience the advantages and the unique features of the Balkan region, along with its huge potential for the development of the gaming and entertainment business. At this event the WINNER in the category Gaming Equipment Industrial Design – Slot machines, was company Euro Games Technology with its elegant wide screen Slant Top machine, featuring a wide 22" main screen and a wide 26" second screen.
During the Award Ceremony, EGT’s Sales Manager Mr Mario Trayanski commented: "This award is the result of the combined efforts of the whole young and ambitious team of our company. This is only the beginning, the gaming world is yet to expect many surprises from EGT".
23 October 2008 CADILLAC JACK ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN LATIN AMERICAN GAMING FAIR (ELA) IN MAY 2009
Cadillac Jack, a leading supplier of products and technology for the global gaming market, announced today its participation in the Latin American Gaming Fair (ELA) to be held May 14-15, 2009 in Mexico City.
“The ELA show provides a suitable stage for Cadillac Jack to showcase our comprehensive portfolio of games and systems which have been developed specifically for the Mexican gaming market,” noted Ronnie Ferreira, General Manager of Cadillac Jack Mexico. “We have already proven ourselves to be a leading supplier to most of the Mexican operators with 6,000 gaming machines installed throughout the country. I am confident that the attendees at ELA will be excited to see how our new technologies reflect Cadillac Jack’s continued commitment to the Mexican gaming market”.
Cadillac Jack’s games have consistently proven to be favorites with the players in Mexico. “Cadillac Cash™”, the only Wide Area Progressive (WAP) in the country, has awarded nearly $7 million pesos in cash to four lucky winners. “So Hot™”, Cadillac Jack’s game theme which entertains players with exciting Free Spin bonuses, has already become the best performing video reel game in Mexico. Cadillac Jack will launch a new series of video reel games based on the So Hot platform in the fourth quarter of 2008. Cadillac Jack will also introduce its Mobile POS system and enhanced Player Tracking System, enabling comprehensive administration and business intelligence tools. These products, along with subsequent releases of player tracking, Wide Area Progressive themes, and new video and Latin bingo games will be featured during the ELA show in May 2009.
“We are positive the products we demonstrate at ELA 2009 will set a precedent for a new generation of gaming technology in Mexico,” said Mr. Ferreira. “It is important for us to form strong partnerships with our gaming customers in order to provide innovative products and excellent customer service to the players and to allow our partners to optimize their operations”.
23 October 2008 Fantasy Entertainment Announces General Availability of Eventure Portable Photo Booth
Fantasy Entertainment of Salem, NH announced today the general availability of the Eventure Portable Photo Booth – the multi-product photo booth designed exclusively for the special event rental market. The announcement comes on the first day of the 25th Annual PDN PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. The conference runs from October 23-25, 2008, and Fantasy Entertainment is exhibiting at Booth 1826.
Advance orders for the Eventure portable booth have been taken since June, and the product began shipping in August, 2008. “After filling our initial round of advance orders, we’re pleased to announce that the Eventure portable photo booth is now available for immediate delivery,” says Dale Valvo, Fantasy Entertainment’s President and CEO.
New Product Offers Customers a Unique Business Opportunity “There’s a host of photo-based products and services available to the rental marketplace, but only the photo booth provides a highly-popular, time-tested, in-demand service with such broad appeal that it cuts across all demographics,” says Casey Cammann, Fantasy Entertainment’s Vice-President of Business Development.
“Whether a brand-new business venture or an exciting new service offering from an existing provider, our customers have come to realize the significant business opportunities made possible by our Eventure photo booth,” continues Cammann. “Eventure is a turn-key, easy-to-operate solution that’s perfect for the entrepreneur starting a dedicated photo booth rental business, and it’s also an important component to the growth strategy of established DJs, photographers, and rental companies looking for additional revenue streams and innovative, affordable ways to differentiate themselves from the competition.”
About Eventure The Eventure Portable Photo Booth is designed with a sleek, modern look and feel that’s appropriate for both formal and informal settings. Two heavy-duty road cases make it ultra-portable and road-worthy, and it’s easy and quick to set-up and tear-down (approx. 20 minutes or less).
Eventure produces three of Fantasy Entertainment’s most popular outputs at no additional cost (the traditional Foto Fun Strips®, the unique Foto Cube®, and the classic Portrait Studio®). Each output is customizable through the use of Fantasy’s exclusive web-based Graphic Design Tool. Eventure’s Event Manager software allows operators to easily import custom graphics, manage files and folders, export photos to USB flash memory (thumbdrive), and burn photos to a CD – all at the push of a button.
Nicktoons Nitro Racing is a new family-oriented, fast action coin op video driver fresh from the Raw Thrills studio. Distributed exclusively throughout the UK and Ireland by Brent Sales and in continental Europe by Bandai Namco Games, the game is licensed on the highly popular series of Nicktoons TV characters led by Spongebob Squarepants.
Players choose their favourite driver from Spongebob, Timmy Turner, Avatar Aang, Invader Zim, Jimmy Neutron and Danny Phantom - plus one further 'secret' racer - to chase around six full-length courses on their way to a climactic showdown with the evil 'Nitro'. The Nicktoons-inspired tracks include Bikini Bottom, Ghost Zone, RetroLand, Fairy World, Irken City, Four Nations and Planet Nitro. Picking up weapons and power-ups along the way, players must negotiate jumps and traps without the assistance of brakes, bringing out all the mayhem and true manic fashion of pure kart racing.
21 October 2008 MERKUR CASINO opens in Constanta , Romania
September 25, 2008 saw the grand opening of the new MERKUR CASINO location in the Romanian seaport city of Constanta. Many local celebrities and VIPs had accepted the invitation of managing director Rolf Falke and country director Eduard Radulescu and used the entertaining evening as an opportunity to get to know the MERKUR CASINO “made by Gauselmann Germany” including the latest roulette and modern AWP machines.
The successful subsidiary of the Gauselmann Group has been present in the seaside town that is both interesting for tourists and for business since 2005.
For Rolf Klug, member of the management board of the Gauselmann Group and responsible for the MERKUR CASINO European-wide activities, developing new sites in Eastern Europe is part of the important milestones of a continuous growth strategy. “Being quick and agile in the markets is invaluable when it comes to positioning our innovations – products including services – profitably in the specific target-markets.“ Meanwhile, entertainment centers under the MERKUR sun, the distinct symbol of luck, are highly appreciated as a guarantor of innovative leisure time culture in 11 European countries.
The new MERKUR CASINO in Constanta features a total gaming surface of 450 square meters including two roulette tables for eight players each and in addition more than 50 other ultra-modern casino products offering unrivalled gaming fun around the clock in an exclusive ambiance.
MERKUR CASINO is a subsidiary of the family-managed Gauselmann Group based in Espelkamp (Germany, Federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia). The Gauselmann Group that proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007 currently operates a total of approximately 300 entertainment centers in all of Europe.