10 July 2007 10/7/07 - NRI Support Charity Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
NRI has a reputation of focusing on and nurturing new ideas. This philosophy extends outside everyday business. When former business partner Owen MacNeil of Canada explained of his plan to climb a mountain for a good cause, it didn’t take NRI long to decide. “We take our social responsibility seriously”, explained Gary Partridge, company Marketing Director. “Thus, when Owen came to us with his idea we were all ears.”
Owen MacNeil is the former president of Hi-Tech Gaming in Canada. Hi-Tech and NRI built up a long-standing relationship. Indeed, NRI was the first supplier to give Hi-Tech national distribution rights. The relationship became very strong and very successful as, during this time Hi-Tech sold tens of thousands of NRI product in Canada. “Hi-Tech really helped to put NRI on the Canadian gaming map. We really appreciate Owen’s support throughout the years and so it was natural to support Owen in his quest”, explained Partridge.
Owen chose a mountain climb not so close by. Indeed, he went all the way to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. This personal challenge was linked with a clear goal – to raise money for charity. Owen bore all the travel costs himself so that all money sponsored went to the charity. Owen chose the charity called “Make a Wish”. This charity was founded in 1980 in Arizona, USA. The mission is to grant the wishes of children between the ages of 3 and 17 with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. So far over 160,000 wishes have been granted for children and in Canada almost 20,000. Owen’s goal was to raise $15,000 for the charity. “We actually managed $20,000. Many thanks to all who have supported us, especially NRI”.
Mount Kilimanjaro is 19,340 feet high and the climb took 11 days in total. Owen explained, “It was a real challenge and was so worth-while. The feeling when we reached the summit was amazing. It was hard work, but that’s part of life, isn’t it?”
Gary Partridge commented, “We congratulate Owen on the climb and raising so much money for this important charity. We were used to Owen giving 100% for NRI in Canada so we had every confidence in him.”
06 July 2007 6/7/07 - King Kong Cash Impresses Panama
King Kong Cash made a big impression, and not just from his huge footprint, at this year’s SAGSE Panama. The show, which took place June 14th and 15th at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama saw Atronic turning on the excitement with the presentation of the latest products the company has to offer.
Following up the success from previous shows Atronic presented the monstrous ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ King Kong Cash, impressing visitors to the stand with its 4-level progressive jackpot, high quality graphics and outstanding merchandising package.
Atronic further showcased the best in life with the 5-level progressive jackpot The Game of Life™, based on the best-selling board game by Hasbro. Players are guaranteed to be captivated by the highly interactive bonus feature and amazing graphics presented on the dual screens of the unique e-motion™ cabinet.
In addition to that Atronic added a bit of mystery to Panama with the new progressive jackpot link Mystery Magic™, giving operators the flexibility to select any Mystery Magic™ capable title from the Harmony™ and e-motion™ games library and insert it into the progressive mystery link. Further on show was the new eye-catching Harmony™ Slant Top featuring state-of-the-art technology and ergonomic design for an enhanced playing experience.
Atronic would like to thank all their visitors to the stand during SAGSE Panama. For further information regarding any products presented at SAGSE Panama please contact your regional sales representative or visit our web sites at www.atronic.com and www.atronicsystems.com
06 July 2007 6/7/08 - German rock star plays BALLY WULFF
Bally Wulff congratulates Frank Zander on his wedding anniversary
Berlin, 6 July 2007 - For more than 25 years, pop star Frank Zander has been rocking, swinging, swaying and rapping on the German music scene, dressed up in unique imaginative costumes, taking on a variety of alter egos.
And exactly 40 years ago he married his wife, Evelyn Zander.
This may be an unusual occasion for receiving a payout machine as a present, but still it was Frank Zander’s first family celebration following his performance together with Bally Wulff about one year ago: at a lavish reception in Berlin’s Estrel Hotel, the new range of machines prepared under new German AWP regulations was launched before an audience of over 400 operators. The games could be played in operational mode, rather than as exhibition samples, with all of the proceeds going to a charity event: a Christmas dinner for 2,000 homeless people organized by Frank Zander.
Bernhard Eber had listened carefully to Frank Zander’s request, the »Total Genial« payout machine, and had taken the first opportunity to fulfil Zander’s wish. He had hardly set up the machine in Zander’s recording studio, when the discs started rotating. »Well, I’ve always been the playful type«, Zander grins with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
05 July 2007 5/7/07 - MERKUR CASINO's Joint Venture with Casino Technology bears first fruits
The first electronic casino was opened in the Bulgarian capital Sofia under the label PALMS MERKUR CASINO. MERKUR CASINO, a subsidiary of the internationally active GAUSELMANN Group, signed a cooperation agreement with the Bulgarian company Casino Technology, which now after local construction bears the first trend-setting mutual gaming-hall.
The new more than 600 square meter casino is based in the modern hotel complex ‘Expo’ in the best city location in Sofia, next to the exhibition center. It is operated by the Joint-Venture company ILP (International Leisure Project), which evolved from the partnership of MERKUR CASINO and Casino Technology. Apart from two roulette tables the product portfolio includes 66 other highly modern casino machines, among which also Gauselmann’s Merkur-Gaming and Atronic products are included, as well as an electronic poker machine. The piano bar is an extraordinary eye-catcher and underlines the extravagant comforting, and appealing interior of the first-class entertainment center. The clou of the brand-new design concept is a black piano, with a real built-in roulette wheel. A staff of 25 sees to the well-being of the patrons 24/7.
On the night of 14/15th June the Crown Direct depot at Halesowen was broken into and thieves removed a number of Hi Tech AWP and digital Juke Boxes from the premises.
In addition they also took a Crown Logo’d vehicle to transport the machines away.
The machines taken were the following with the recorded serial numbers:
Fill Yer Fruits 803839001
Pots of Gold 01052003
01052006
01052009
01052011
01052025
01052056
01052058
01052062
3 x Digitrak Digital Juke Boxes
Vehicle was a Ford Luton Transit registration number NG54 JHZ
Crown are asking all operators to be on the lookout for these items and to beware of unauthorised people trying to place these Juke Boxes, AWP titles or serial numbered cabinets in their premises.
If anyone has information as to the identities of the thieves or on the stolen items, please contact Chris Leek at Crown on +44 (0)7774 426229.
