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NOVOMATIC introduces biometrics with the NOVOVISION™ system at GAT Cartagena
After the resounding success under the motto “Black is Back” at ICE, NOVOMATIC will participate at the upcoming GAT Cartagena Expo under the slogan “The Future is bright”. This year’s edition of the show will be most prominently marked by the Latin American launch of the NOVOVISION™ Casino Management System: With this powerful system, NOVOMATIC introduces biometric technologies and unprecedented functionalities for the modernisation of the region’s gaming venues.
NOVOMATIC celebrated its return to the annual trade fair calendar with a very successful return to ICE, delighting its customers and partners with an exceptional stand and a wide range of solutions, including the extensive “Black Edition” product range. Moving on to the upcoming trade shows, GAT Cartagena arrives on March 29th and 30th at the Las Américas Convention Center located in the Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena de Indias. In this setting, NOVOMATIC will wow the gaming industry with a wide variety of products and with the Latin American launch of its revolutionary NOVOVISION™ Casino Management System.
The NOVOVISION™ casino management system goes far beyond the traditional Accounting, Jackpots, Player Tracking, CASHLESS and TITO functionalities offered to casino providers. This highly competitive solution takes all areas of the business to another level while bringing a fresh, modern feel to the gaming floor with the incorporation of biometric technologies. Its modular design facilitates customisation and allows full flexibility to respond to all kinds of operator requirements and legal obligations.
Worldwide, more than 40,000 gaming machines, 3,000 betting terminals and 1,300 ATMs are already running on this comprehensive software package, and the numbers are increasing. The performance and excellence of the NOVOVISION™ system has also convinced the industry’s top experts and was awarded the “Best CMS/Software Product” category at the recent European Casino Awards in London.
“The NOVOMATIC Colombia team is proud to bring to the country a casino management tool that surpasses all technologies currently in use,” says Manuel Del Sol, Managing Director of NOVOMATIC Colombia. “NOVOVISION™ will captivate our customers and will undoubtedly set a new standard in the Colombian industry. We invite everyone to get to know it and be dazzled by this tool. There is nothing like it in Colombia”.
The NOVOMATIC stand A24 at GAT Cartagena will simulate a real casino operation by connecting the gaming equipment exhibits to the NOVOVISION™ system. Visitors will be able to learn about the power and large scope of its functionalities, including those related to automation, analysis and optimisation of floor performance, as well as experience its various access solutions based on biometric technologies.
Among the aforementioned equipment, NOVOMATIC will showcase the IMPERA LINK™ Series 1 Linked Jackpot, unique with 30 games and 4 jackpot levels in the renowned FUNMASTER cabinet. In addition, Editions 2 and 3 of the Linked Progressive game mix NOVO LINE™ CASH CONNECTION™ will be available in the FUNMASTER and DIAMOND X™ 3.32 cabinets, respectively. There will also be Roulette news with the arrival of the OPTIMUM Roulette: This automated multiplayer Roulette with eight player positions is a premium ETG solution that Colombia’s venues should not miss.
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Tennessee Sports Wagering Council Takes Action Against Illegal Sportsbook
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council through its executive director issued $50,000 in fines to Bovada.lv, an unlicensed and therefore illegal sportsbook operating in Tennessee.
Bovada failed to comply with cease and desist letters delivered to addresses in Curaçao, and Council investigators placed wagers through Bovada’s platform on three separate occasions, including as recently as October 16, 2024.
The Sports Gaming Act authorizes the Council to impose a $10,000 fine for the first offense of accepting wagers without a license, which rises to $15,000 for the second offense, and $25,000 for the third offense. Subsequent offenses may lead to the imposition of a $25,000 fine for each occurrence, an occurrence being a single wager accepted in Tennessee.
In the cease and desist letters, the Council ordered Bovada to allow all Tennessee users to withdraw any funds currently held by the unlicensed sportsbook.
“The Sports Wagering Council recommends that Tennessee users of Bovada withdraw their funds immediately. Our primary role is the protection of the public interest through a safe, regulated environment, and Tennessee sports bettors need to know that just because they can access a sports betting website or app inside Tennessee’s borders does not mean it is licensed to do business here,” Mary Beth Thomas, Executive Director of Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, said.
Legal sportsbook operators provide important bettor protections not found in the illegal market. If an individual wagers with unlicensed sportsbooks, their sensitive financial and personal information may not be protected and could even be shared with criminal enterprises. The bettor’s money could be withheld or disappear without a way to recover it.
The SWC is working closely with its network of law enforcement at the state and federal level to eradicate illegal sportsbooks such as Bovada and others.
Tennessee is the largest “online-only” sports betting market in the US, with more than $4.7 billion wagered in Tennessee last fiscal year through online sportsbooks licensed by the Council.
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Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming Now Lighting Up Casino Floors
The hottest new game from Aristocrat Gaming, Phoenix Link, is now live on casino floors, with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino being the first in North America to offer the highly-anticipated game. As the next evolution of the international hit game, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link features player-favorite mechanics from top games with all-new themes, features, and bonuses.
“We have been humbled by the incredible global fanfare Dragon Link has received over the years but are never ones to rest on our laurels. The teams have been working tirelessly on a follow-up that brings together all the player-favorite elements in a new and exciting way with Phoenix Link as the proud result. We were thrilled to partner with Yaamava’ to premiere Phoenix Link with flair, excitement, and celebration,” said Victor Duarte, executive vice president of product for Aristocrat Gaming.
Phoenix Link players will enjoy the game’s additional denominations, configurations, and jackpots on each of the launch game theme titles. Gameplay features include Hold & Spin, Free Games with multiplier wilds or twin spin reels, Phoenix Mystery trigger, and more new bonus twists. Phoenix Link is available on the Neptune Single cabinet.
“Yaamava’ is thrilled to host yet another world premiere in gaming with the launch of Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming. Our Club Serrano members are already raving about this captivating extension of the player-favorite Dragon Link. It’s a great addition to the Yaamava’ gaming floor,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, said.
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Panel on the benefits of regulation in the Mexican iGaming market
On November 6, the iGaming industry in Mexico is preparing for a key event in which the benefits and challenges that regulation has brought to the Mexican market will be discussed. Under the title “Benefits of Regulation in the Mexican Market”, this panel will offer an in-depth look at the impact of regulation on transparency, competition and consumer protection, critical issues in the new digital era of iGaming.
The event, moderated by Geraldine Alexandra García Torres, Media Manager of Digital Gaming News, will feature the participation of recognized figures in the sector such as Daniel Magariños, representative of BMM Testlabs, and Hermilo Peregrina Cabrera of Prometeo IT Solutions. Both panelists will contribute their extensive knowledge and experience in regulation and certification in the Mexican market, and will analyze with the public the challenges and opportunities that companies face in an increasingly competitive and regulated context.
BMM Testlabs, who will participate as a Gold Sponsor, underlines with its sponsorship the importance of regulation to strengthen the iGaming sector in Mexico and demonstrates its commitment to progress and transparency in the Mexican market. For its part, Kushki joins as a Silver Sponsor, promoting the dialogue and analysis necessary for the industry.
Daniel Magariños, from BMM Testlabs, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in this digital webinar: “It has been a pleasure to be able to share our comments as a Laboratory on a market like the Mexican one and exchange opinions with a reference like Hermilo and the company Prometeo IT Solutions, with its excellent track record in this market. A relaxed talk with a lot of learning that I hope will be interesting for the attendees.”
For his part, Hermilo Peregrina, from Prometeo IT Solutions, highlighted the relevance of these spaces for dialogue: “Thank you to Conferencias iGaming for the invitation to participate in this panel. Thanks to Geraldine for coordinating us, and it was a pleasure to share ideas and opinions with my friend Daniel from BMM Testlabs, who has extensive experience in international regulations and certifications.”
Sponsor Support
The panel has the support of important sponsors who recognize the relevance of regulation in the development of the iGaming market in Mexico. Among them, BMM Testlabs as Gold Sponsor, and Kushki as Silver Sponsor.
Event Details:
Date: November 6
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Mexico)
Registration: Register here
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this essential conversation for the future of the industry. Secure your place and access a key analysis on the dynamic iGaming market in Mexico!
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