Online Casino Co-Sponsors Poker In the Park - 1st August 2008
If you're a poker player, enthusiast or fan, you'll want to check out the Poker in the Park event taking place in the heart of London on August 15-16.
The two-day event will start on Friday at 4pm till 9pm. Saturday's events will take place from 10am-6pm in Leicester Square Park. The event will draw over 25,000 players and will include free roll tournaments, professional player, lectures and book and merchandise sales.
PKR, one of the worlds leading online poker sites is co-sponsoring and co-hosting hourly tournaments in the Poker Dome. Managing Director Simon Prodger said of the event, 'This year's Poker in the Park is going to be even bigger and better than last year's and, because it's free to participate, it creates an interesting experience for all kinds of people passing through the heart of the city.'
PKR is an incredible poker site with state of the art, video game-like game play. Recently ranked number 1 in the UK for online poker in a recent poll by Hitwise, PKR has fantastic 3-d gameplay, unique Emote Control System, fully rendered 3D environments, realistic settings, character development and customization, player to player interaction, different camera and view modes and of course, a great range of games and tournaments!
To find out more about the festivals and view the list of lecturers and companies participating go to www.bluffeurope.com/pokerinthepark
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
What can Celebrity Endorsement Do for Your Brand?
Using celebrities to endorse and add credibility to gaming brands is becoming increasingly popular among major operators. Sportsbook.com has Brooke Burke, Paradise Poker has Caprice, 32 Red has Patsy Kensit and the list goes on. Tagging a credible and recognised personality to a gaming site instantly creates an image of “bigness” and allows users to create lifestyle, personal and aspiration associations with the celebrity used. This not only increases a person’s likeliness to join the gaming site, but can also increase the lifetime of the customer.
Increasing customer lifetime by using a celebrity requires a managed roll-out of new uses for your celebrity personality. Occasional emails from the personality, visits by the personality to the chat room or tables, and the incorporation of the celebrity image into different locations on the site, should produce the desired results if you have chosen the right representative for your site.
Brian Balsbaugh, owner of poker talent agency Poker Royalty explains. “Many poker sites have been successful using top professionals by having them provide content for the site. This gives customers a reason to revisit the site to get updates and instructional information from the top names in poker. That’s done through trip reports and ‘Hand of the Week’ kind of articles, as well as offering the ability to interact with the players themselves.”
According to Balsbaugh, “The message that a site is sending about its services and product in general is important. Coming up with players that fit the identity of that message is imperative.”
For example, if you want people to perceive your brand as reliable then someone like Michael Jordan may provide the right endorsement; if you want to have people to believe you have the most fun and exciting brand on the net, a celebrity like Dennis Rodman may be a better fit.
Poker rooms commonly use celebrity poker players to get their brand association broadcast on the television, but the sponsorship of a poker pro does more than provide the brand with a personality.
“Another aspect is exposure. Celebrities can bring in new players to the site. Like many of the dotcoms of the late nineties, they’re driven by the need for brand awareness and brand exposure. They need to come up with as many creative ways as possible to make sure that their potential customer base is aware of their products and services, and the one way they can do that is to align themselves with a professional player or celebrity who will wear their logo on televised tournaments to get them exposure on TV, making their logo visible to the mass market,” says Balsbaugh.
Beyond the promotion and credibility brought on by celebrity endorsement, online gaming sites can leverage celebrities to provide testimony to the quality of the product.
“Take a broad view and look at why companies use celebrity endorsements. You can look at golf, basketball, football, other sports and entertainment properties. Let’s take basketball and tennis shoes as an example. Firstly, it provides credibility from a performance and quality perspective: ‘If that pair of Basketball shoes is good enough for Michael Jordan, it’s good enough for me.’ By the same token, I believe that translates into the online gaming world so that, when you’re spending your money through a Neteller account with an overseas country, you want to believe that that company is credible and that your money is not just going to evaporate. So what the companies are doing is having a face associated with the brand – if Howard Lederer or Phil Hellmuth are associated, and they’re quality people, it must be a quality product. So credibility is an important aspect.”
Celebrity endorsement does not guarantee success. Porn starlet Jenna Jameson had her own-branded casino, and it barely got off the ground. Rodney Dangerfield, Dennis Rodman and Kenny Rogers had theirs too, and each met a similar fate. The important thing to remember is that a celebrity spokesperson is part of the marketing mix, not the lynchpin.
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Using celebrities to endorse and add credibility to gaming brands is becoming increasingly popular among major operators. Sportsbook.com has Brooke Burke, Paradise Poker has Caprice, 32 Red has Patsy Kensit and the list goes on. Tagging a credible and recognised personality to a gaming site instantly creates an image of “bigness” and allows users to create lifestyle, personal and aspiration associations with the celebrity used. This not only increases a person’s likeliness to join the gaming site, but can also increase the lifetime of the customer.
Increasing customer lifetime by using a celebrity requires a managed roll-out of new uses for your celebrity personality. Occasional emails from the personality, visits by the personality to the chat room or tables, and the incorporation of the celebrity image into different locations on the site, should produce the desired results if you have chosen the right representative for your site.
Brian Balsbaugh, owner of poker talent agency Poker Royalty explains. “Many poker sites have been successful using top professionals by having them provide content for the site. This gives customers a reason to revisit the site to get updates and instructional information from the top names in poker. That’s done through trip reports and ‘Hand of the Week’ kind of articles, as well as offering the ability to interact with the players themselves.”
According to Balsbaugh, “The message that a site is sending about its services and product in general is important. Coming up with players that fit the identity of that message is imperative.”
For example, if you want people to perceive your brand as reliable then someone like Michael Jordan may provide the right endorsement; if you want to have people to believe you have the most fun and exciting brand on the net, a celebrity like Dennis Rodman may be a better fit.
Poker rooms commonly use celebrity poker players to get their brand association broadcast on the television, but the sponsorship of a poker pro does more than provide the brand with a personality.
“Another aspect is exposure. Celebrities can bring in new players to the site. Like many of the dotcoms of the late nineties, they’re driven by the need for brand awareness and brand exposure. They need to come up with as many creative ways as possible to make sure that their potential customer base is aware of their products and services, and the one way they can do that is to align themselves with a professional player or celebrity who will wear their logo on televised tournaments to get them exposure on TV, making their logo visible to the mass market,” says Balsbaugh.
Beyond the promotion and credibility brought on by celebrity endorsement, online gaming sites can leverage celebrities to provide testimony to the quality of the product.
“Take a broad view and look at why companies use celebrity endorsements. You can look at golf, basketball, football, other sports and entertainment properties. Let’s take basketball and tennis shoes as an example. Firstly, it provides credibility from a performance and quality perspective: ‘If that pair of Basketball shoes is good enough for Michael Jordan, it’s good enough for me.’ By the same token, I believe that translates into the online gaming world so that, when you’re spending your money through a Neteller account with an overseas country, you want to believe that that company is credible and that your money is not just going to evaporate. So what the companies are doing is having a face associated with the brand – if Howard Lederer or Phil Hellmuth are associated, and they’re quality people, it must be a quality product. So credibility is an important aspect.”
Celebrity endorsement does not guarantee success. Porn starlet Jenna Jameson had her own-branded casino, and it barely got off the ground. Rodney Dangerfield, Dennis Rodman and Kenny Rogers had theirs too, and each met a similar fate. The important thing to remember is that a celebrity spokesperson is part of the marketing mix, not the lynchpin.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Poker and Casino News Media Update, by Greg Tingle
Australian Gaming mogul, James Packer, became a new father today with the birth of his daughter, Indigo. Packer's ex, Jodhi Meares, has found Scientology at the same time, following her woes with Foxtel and 'Top Model'.
Media Man Australia is seeing continued growth in the online casino business (as opposed to the bricks and mortar) casino business. Virgin Casino and PKR Casino continue to impress.
Packer ops out of a second casino deal, this time in the Philippines, following his exit of Macau. Lawrence Ho saw challenges early in the peace, and now Ho's got family challenges as an ongoing distraction to the running of his gaming empire. You can bet Packer's looking for his Aussie Millions of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, to turn a dollar. Speaking of Millions, Australian media and advertising tycoon, John Singleton, is travelling along nicely with his Magic Millions (horse racing).
Online gaming mainstays, Lasseters, Bwin, 888.com and GoldenPalace stay in the race, however many media analysts and gaming insiders are of the opinion that PKR.com and Virgin Games have more credibility and usability, and in short are more trusted and reliable than many in the gaming and online casino business.
Gaming convention, Australasian Gaming Expo, a 3-day affair, kicks off Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia on the 24th August.
Donald Trump, property developer kingpin, is looking to offload some of his hotel and casino interests abroad, and is locked in to speak in Australia at the first time in Australia this November with his Think Like A Billionaire Seminars to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Not Perth however, which has more millionaires and billionaires per capita than anywhere else in Australia and by the way, James Packer just happens to have Burswood Casino running at a profit in the wild west. If only he can achieve this offshore, unless he's tossed that aside, with his new found status are Australia's 3rd richest individual (down one place from a few months back).
Media Man Australia recently attended the Climate Change Summit and was inspired to get up a green eco friendly casino... hang on a moment, Media Man Australia is already green, having sold the V8 and with pro active assistance to the likes of Universal Peace Centre Retreat, Greenfest and Virgin Unite. Media Man is in the final stages of establishing casino tour packages with Travel Tourism Media
( www.traveltourismmedia.com ), and is still taking business proposals from potential partners for the project. A birdie told us they were checking out the World Poker Tour as a potential partner, but their status is not right for the Australian market. In anticipation of the formal launch, Media Man Australia has established Casino News Media
( www.casinonewsmedia.com ) to oversee the growth of the business.
Richard Branson, Virgin King, has done well to stay out of the traditional casino business, however a number of casinos are going very cheap at the moment. Branson might do well to pick up a couple and add to one of his latest ventures, Virgin Hotel, which will complement his Virgin Vacations business beautifully. His Virgin Games remains impressive, and offshoot, Challenge Jackpot, recently hit the screens in Europe to rave reviews. Pikum!, who he also lent his name (and money via Virgin Mobile) to is also on a wave of momentum.
Down under in Australia there's whispers of TAB teaming up with another gaming operator, and this likely has something to do with attempting to adept to the ever changing market, as more punters continue to hit the internet to try their luck.
We recently stumbled upon a board game (on the web) entitled Media Mogul, and we help to soon review it, as it features Murdoch, Branson and Simon.
Thank you to the folks are iGaming Business and CAP Magazine, we enjoyed the read and did find strong relevance to the online gaming sector
Media Man Australia casinos of the month... you guessed it, Virgin Casino and PKR Casino.
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Australian Gaming mogul, James Packer, became a new father today with the birth of his daughter, Indigo. Packer's ex, Jodhi Meares, has found Scientology at the same time, following her woes with Foxtel and 'Top Model'.
Media Man Australia is seeing continued growth in the online casino business (as opposed to the bricks and mortar) casino business. Virgin Casino and PKR Casino continue to impress.
Packer ops out of a second casino deal, this time in the Philippines, following his exit of Macau. Lawrence Ho saw challenges early in the peace, and now Ho's got family challenges as an ongoing distraction to the running of his gaming empire. You can bet Packer's looking for his Aussie Millions of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, to turn a dollar. Speaking of Millions, Australian media and advertising tycoon, John Singleton, is travelling along nicely with his Magic Millions (horse racing).
Online gaming mainstays, Lasseters, Bwin, 888.com and GoldenPalace stay in the race, however many media analysts and gaming insiders are of the opinion that PKR.com and Virgin Games have more credibility and usability, and in short are more trusted and reliable than many in the gaming and online casino business.
Gaming convention, Australasian Gaming Expo, a 3-day affair, kicks off Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia on the 24th August.
Donald Trump, property developer kingpin, is looking to offload some of his hotel and casino interests abroad, and is locked in to speak in Australia at the first time in Australia this November with his Think Like A Billionaire Seminars to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Not Perth however, which has more millionaires and billionaires per capita than anywhere else in Australia and by the way, James Packer just happens to have Burswood Casino running at a profit in the wild west. If only he can achieve this offshore, unless he's tossed that aside, with his new found status are Australia's 3rd richest individual (down one place from a few months back).
Media Man Australia recently attended the Climate Change Summit and was inspired to get up a green eco friendly casino... hang on a moment, Media Man Australia is already green, having sold the V8 and with pro active assistance to the likes of Universal Peace Centre Retreat, Greenfest and Virgin Unite. Media Man is in the final stages of establishing casino tour packages with Travel Tourism Media
( www.traveltourismmedia.com ), and is still taking business proposals from potential partners for the project. A birdie told us they were checking out the World Poker Tour as a potential partner, but their status is not right for the Australian market. In anticipation of the formal launch, Media Man Australia has established Casino News Media
( www.casinonewsmedia.com ) to oversee the growth of the business.
Richard Branson, Virgin King, has done well to stay out of the traditional casino business, however a number of casinos are going very cheap at the moment. Branson might do well to pick up a couple and add to one of his latest ventures, Virgin Hotel, which will complement his Virgin Vacations business beautifully. His Virgin Games remains impressive, and offshoot, Challenge Jackpot, recently hit the screens in Europe to rave reviews. Pikum!, who he also lent his name (and money via Virgin Mobile) to is also on a wave of momentum.
Down under in Australia there's whispers of TAB teaming up with another gaming operator, and this likely has something to do with attempting to adept to the ever changing market, as more punters continue to hit the internet to try their luck.
We recently stumbled upon a board game (on the web) entitled Media Mogul, and we help to soon review it, as it features Murdoch, Branson and Simon.
Thank you to the folks are iGaming Business and CAP Magazine, we enjoyed the read and did find strong relevance to the online gaming sector
Media Man Australia casinos of the month... you guessed it, Virgin Casino and PKR Casino.
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NZ Gaming Expo moves to Christchurch for 2009
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29 July 2008: for immediate release
The New Zealand Gaming Expo will be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre in 2009 according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).
“After 3 successful annual events in Auckland, our Board felt that the time is now right to shift the focus for this national Expo to another major centre in New Zealand” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar. “The Christchurch Convention Centre is a superb facility for this type of event and is supplemented by great accommodation and hospitality facilities nearby.
“The last few Gaming Expos have showcased the best available equipment at top-drawer trade exhibitions, along with Gaming Conferences addressed by memorable presenters who really left their mark on the audience.
“And as a special bonus for New Zealand’s gaming executives, entry to the conference as well as the exhibition will be complimentary for bona fide representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.
“Planning is already well under way and we’re pleased to announce that long-time rugby rivals – Eric Rush and Peter FitzSimons – have accepted our invitation to speak at the Conference.
Eric Rush, former All-Black, current Rugby Sevens captain, barrister and businessman is also a very entertaining and motivational speaker in his own right. He talks about the parallels of coaching for excellence, in business and sport.
Peter FitzSimons played 7 Tests for the Wallabies. He is a well respected newspaper columnist, television presenter on Fox Sports, speaks four languages, has co-hosted several radio shows, interviewed famous people around the globe from George Bush to Diego Maradona and written eighteen best-selling books.
The Gaming Conference will operate from 9am on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April; and the trade exhibition will be open from 12 noon until 5 pm on both days.
Further information about Christchurch Convention Centre is available at www.vbase.co.nz.
Further information about the New Zealand Gaming Expo is available at www.nzgamingexpo.com.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact
Ross Ferrar on +61 2 9960 0125 or +61 418 686 075
Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)
PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9960 0125 Fax: +61 2 9960 0124 Web: www.agmma.com
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MEDIA RELEASE
29 July 2008: for immediate release
The New Zealand Gaming Expo will be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre in 2009 according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).
“After 3 successful annual events in Auckland, our Board felt that the time is now right to shift the focus for this national Expo to another major centre in New Zealand” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar. “The Christchurch Convention Centre is a superb facility for this type of event and is supplemented by great accommodation and hospitality facilities nearby.
“The last few Gaming Expos have showcased the best available equipment at top-drawer trade exhibitions, along with Gaming Conferences addressed by memorable presenters who really left their mark on the audience.
“And as a special bonus for New Zealand’s gaming executives, entry to the conference as well as the exhibition will be complimentary for bona fide representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.
“Planning is already well under way and we’re pleased to announce that long-time rugby rivals – Eric Rush and Peter FitzSimons – have accepted our invitation to speak at the Conference.
Eric Rush, former All-Black, current Rugby Sevens captain, barrister and businessman is also a very entertaining and motivational speaker in his own right. He talks about the parallels of coaching for excellence, in business and sport.
Peter FitzSimons played 7 Tests for the Wallabies. He is a well respected newspaper columnist, television presenter on Fox Sports, speaks four languages, has co-hosted several radio shows, interviewed famous people around the globe from George Bush to Diego Maradona and written eighteen best-selling books.
The Gaming Conference will operate from 9am on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd April; and the trade exhibition will be open from 12 noon until 5 pm on both days.
Further information about Christchurch Convention Centre is available at www.vbase.co.nz.
Further information about the New Zealand Gaming Expo is available at www.nzgamingexpo.com.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact
Ross Ferrar on +61 2 9960 0125 or +61 418 686 075
Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)
PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9960 0125 Fax: +61 2 9960 0124 Web: www.agmma.com
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Poker and Casino News Media Update, by Greg Tingle
Australian Gaming mogul, James Packer, became a new father today with the birth of his daughter, Indigo. Packer's ex, Jodhi Meares, has found Scientology at the same time, following her woes with Foxtel and 'Top Model'.
Media Man Australia is seeing continued growth in the online casino business (as opposed to the bricks and mortar) casino business. Virgin Casino and PKR Casino continue to impress.
Packer ops out of a second casino deal, this time in the Philippines, following his exit of Macau. Lawrence Ho saw challenges early in the peace, and now Ho's got family challenges as an ongoing distraction to the running of his gaming empire. You can bet Packer's looking for his Aussie Millions of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, to turn a dollar. Speaking of Millions, Australian media and advertising tycoon, John Singleton, is travelling along nicely with his Magic Millions (horse racing).
Online gaming mainstays, Lasseters, Bwin, 888.com and GoldenPalace stay in the race, however many media analysts and gaming insiders are of the opinion that PKR.com and Virgin Games have more credibility and usability, and in short are more trusted and reliable than many in the gaming and online casino business.
Gaming convention, Australasian Gaming Expo, a 3-day affair, kicks off Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia on the 24th August.
Donald Trump, property developer kingpin, is looking to offload some of his hotel and casino interests abroad, and is locked in to speak in Australia at the first time in Australia this November with his Think Like A Billionaire Seminars to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Not Perth however, which has more millionaires and billionaires per capita than anywhere else in Australia and by the way, James Packer just happens to have Burswood Casino running at a profit in the wild west. If only he can achieve this offshore, unless he's tossed that aside, with his new found status are Australia's 3rd richest individual (down one place from a few months back).
Media Man Australia recently attended the Climate Change Summit and was inspired to get up a green eco friendly casino... hang on a moment, Media Man Australia is already green, having sold the V8 and with pro active assistance to the likes of Universal Peace Centre Retreat, Greenfest and Virgin Unite. Media Man is in the final stages of establishing casino tour packages with Travel Tourism Media
( www.traveltourismmedia.com ), and is still taking business proposals from potential partners for the project. A birdie told us they were checking out the World Poker Tour as a potential partner, but their status is not right for the Australian market. In anticipation of the formal launch, Media Man Australia has established Casino News Media
( www.casinonewsmedia.com ) to oversee the growth of the business.
Richard Branson, Virgin King, has done well to stay out of the traditional casino business, however a number of casinos are going very cheap at the moment. Branson might do well to pick up a couple and add to one of his latest ventures, Virgin Hotel, which will complement his Virgin Vacations business beautifully. His Virgin Games remains impressive, and offshoot, Challenge Jackpot, recently hit the screens in Europe to rave reviews. Pikum!, who he also lent his name (and money via Virgin Mobile) to is also on a wave of momentum.
Down under in Australia there's whispers of TAB teaming up with another gaming operator, and this likely has something to do with attempting to adept to the ever changing market, as more punters continue to hit the internet to try their luck.
We recently stumbled upon a board game (on the web) entitled Media Mogul, and we help to soon review it, as it features Murdoch, Branson and Simon.
Thank you to the folks are iGaming Business and CAP Magazine, we enjoyed the read and did find strong relevance to the online gaming sector
Media Man Australia casinos of the month... you guessed it, Virgin Casino and PKR Casino.
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Australian Gaming mogul, James Packer, became a new father today with the birth of his daughter, Indigo. Packer's ex, Jodhi Meares, has found Scientology at the same time, following her woes with Foxtel and 'Top Model'.
Media Man Australia is seeing continued growth in the online casino business (as opposed to the bricks and mortar) casino business. Virgin Casino and PKR Casino continue to impress.
Packer ops out of a second casino deal, this time in the Philippines, following his exit of Macau. Lawrence Ho saw challenges early in the peace, and now Ho's got family challenges as an ongoing distraction to the running of his gaming empire. You can bet Packer's looking for his Aussie Millions of Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, to turn a dollar. Speaking of Millions, Australian media and advertising tycoon, John Singleton, is travelling along nicely with his Magic Millions (horse racing).
Online gaming mainstays, Lasseters, Bwin, 888.com and GoldenPalace stay in the race, however many media analysts and gaming insiders are of the opinion that PKR.com and Virgin Games have more credibility and usability, and in short are more trusted and reliable than many in the gaming and online casino business.
Gaming convention, Australasian Gaming Expo, a 3-day affair, kicks off Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia on the 24th August.
Donald Trump, property developer kingpin, is looking to offload some of his hotel and casino interests abroad, and is locked in to speak in Australia at the first time in Australia this November with his Think Like A Billionaire Seminars to be held in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Not Perth however, which has more millionaires and billionaires per capita than anywhere else in Australia and by the way, James Packer just happens to have Burswood Casino running at a profit in the wild west. If only he can achieve this offshore, unless he's tossed that aside, with his new found status are Australia's 3rd richest individual (down one place from a few months back).
Media Man Australia recently attended the Climate Change Summit and was inspired to get up a green eco friendly casino... hang on a moment, Media Man Australia is already green, having sold the V8 and with pro active assistance to the likes of Universal Peace Centre Retreat, Greenfest and Virgin Unite. Media Man is in the final stages of establishing casino tour packages with Travel Tourism Media
( www.traveltourismmedia.com ), and is still taking business proposals from potential partners for the project. A birdie told us they were checking out the World Poker Tour as a potential partner, but their status is not right for the Australian market. In anticipation of the formal launch, Media Man Australia has established Casino News Media
( www.casinonewsmedia.com ) to oversee the growth of the business.
Richard Branson, Virgin King, has done well to stay out of the traditional casino business, however a number of casinos are going very cheap at the moment. Branson might do well to pick up a couple and add to one of his latest ventures, Virgin Hotel, which will complement his Virgin Vacations business beautifully. His Virgin Games remains impressive, and offshoot, Challenge Jackpot, recently hit the screens in Europe to rave reviews. Pikum!, who he also lent his name (and money via Virgin Mobile) to is also on a wave of momentum.
Down under in Australia there's whispers of TAB teaming up with another gaming operator, and this likely has something to do with attempting to adept to the ever changing market, as more punters continue to hit the internet to try their luck.
We recently stumbled upon a board game (on the web) entitled Media Mogul, and we help to soon review it, as it features Murdoch, Branson and Simon.
Thank you to the folks are iGaming Business and CAP Magazine, we enjoyed the read and did find strong relevance to the online gaming sector
Media Man Australia casinos of the month... you guessed it, Virgin Casino and PKR Casino.
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Players Can Win a Trip to France with Lasseters Sportsbook - Press Release - 20th July 2008
Lasseters is offering a trip for 2 to France from anywhere in the world as well as a $500 cash bonus for the affiliate who refers the winning player.
Montreal, QC (PRWEB) July 20, 2008 -- Lasseters Casino and Sportsbook, an Income Access partner, is offering players an exciting promotion for the Tour de France, a trip for 2 to France for seven days. The prize is valued at $10,000 AUD. Also, if the winner of the drawing is referred to Lasseters by an affiliate, that affiliate will receive a $500 bonus.
"We're very excited about offering this promotion to Lasseters' players," says Andrew Housego, Senior Advertising Executive at Lasseters. "Plus, this is a promotion that affiliates can really take advantage of to refer traffic to Lasseters".
Sportsbook players will be entered once into the drawing for the trip once they deposit at least €20 / £20 / $20 on one leg of the race, which has 21 legs. If a player deposits €20 / £20 / $20 on each leg of the race, the player will be entered into the drawing 21 times.
Casino players will be entered into the drawing by placing a bet of $ £ € 20 for each day of the promotion, which will be for a total of 14 days.
Affiliates can promote the trip by using new targeted banners in their affiliate Banner Manager in their Income Access account. New creative is available for both casino and sportsbook affiliates featuring Le Paris or Tour de France.
Lasseters Sportsbook was launched in the spring of 2007 as part of the Lasseters Corporation, which has been an online gaming operator since 1998. The Sportsbook offers promotions for players and affiliates alike that allow both to take advantage of major sporting and entertainment events like Euro 2008 and the Miss Universe pageant.
Lasseters was the first bricks and mortar casino in Australia to offer cash gaming on the Internet in a fully regulated environment. Lasseters Casino offers traditional table games, poker and a variety of slot machines.
Lasseters offers affiliates a hybrid commission of a tiered 15%-25% rev share and $25 CPA (for players who generate at least $100 net revenue in the first month) as well as updated creative to reflect the player promotions or a targeted sport or event. Lasseters Casino affiliates earn up to 30% rev share.
About Lasseters Online
Lasseters Online is regulated and licensed by the Northern Territory Government of Australia. Lasseters is committed to giving players a safe, entertaining, and competitive gaming environment as well as a variety of promotions and cash offers and a strong customer support base.
About Income Access
A leading provider of affiliate marketing solutions for the online gaming space, Income Access works with some of the most respected names in the industry. With an emphasis on developing proactive relationships, they've amassed a network of over 17,000 affiliates and established partnerships with over 60 operators. Providing merchants and affiliates the tools they need to succeed in online gaming, Income Access works with a variety of Sportsbooks, Casino, Poker, Bingo, Mobile, and Softgames partners.
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Lasseters is offering a trip for 2 to France from anywhere in the world as well as a $500 cash bonus for the affiliate who refers the winning player.
Montreal, QC (PRWEB) July 20, 2008 -- Lasseters Casino and Sportsbook, an Income Access partner, is offering players an exciting promotion for the Tour de France, a trip for 2 to France for seven days. The prize is valued at $10,000 AUD. Also, if the winner of the drawing is referred to Lasseters by an affiliate, that affiliate will receive a $500 bonus.
"We're very excited about offering this promotion to Lasseters' players," says Andrew Housego, Senior Advertising Executive at Lasseters. "Plus, this is a promotion that affiliates can really take advantage of to refer traffic to Lasseters".
Sportsbook players will be entered once into the drawing for the trip once they deposit at least €20 / £20 / $20 on one leg of the race, which has 21 legs. If a player deposits €20 / £20 / $20 on each leg of the race, the player will be entered into the drawing 21 times.
Casino players will be entered into the drawing by placing a bet of $ £ € 20 for each day of the promotion, which will be for a total of 14 days.
Affiliates can promote the trip by using new targeted banners in their affiliate Banner Manager in their Income Access account. New creative is available for both casino and sportsbook affiliates featuring Le Paris or Tour de France.
Lasseters Sportsbook was launched in the spring of 2007 as part of the Lasseters Corporation, which has been an online gaming operator since 1998. The Sportsbook offers promotions for players and affiliates alike that allow both to take advantage of major sporting and entertainment events like Euro 2008 and the Miss Universe pageant.
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Punters shop for best Geelong price, by Michael Manley - Herald Sun - 28th July 2008
AS EXPECTED after its brave win against Hawthorn, Geelong has tightened from its already short quote to win the 2008 flag.
TAB Sportsbet has the Cats in from $1.70 to $1.60, while Sportingbet Australia has Geelong at $1.50.
Eskander Betstar will have Geelong at the best odds of $1.65.
TAB Sportsbet's Gary Davies said if Geelong was ever vulnerable, it was on Friday night when it went into the match without four key players and then lost Paul Chapman before halftime.
Lasseters Sports' Gerard Daffy said betting on the premiership had become a two-team race.
"It may well be a one-team race, but after the weekend it's certainly down to two," Daffy said.
He has Sydney, St Kilda and Collingwood at $21 for the flag.
Hawthorn is at $5 and the Western Bulldogs are out to $8.
"This time last year the Dogs fell off their perch and history may be about to repeat itself," Daffy said.
Two punters moved on the Cats for the flag before they played Hawthorn.
A Sportingbet Australia punter put $30,000 on Geelong at $1.70 and Darwin Sportsbet's "Cat Man" had $50,000 on the Geelong flag and Gary Ablett Brownlow double at $3.75.
Punters had a Grand Final-like betting spree on the Geelong-Hawthorn clash. Davies said TAB Sportsbet had a record hold of more than $400,000 on head-to-head betting on the game.
Sportingbet Australia's Stephen Fletcher said the betting on the game rivalled grand finals, with more than $500,000 bet, while Betfair's Hugh Taggart said it had a season-high $450,000 bet on the game.
Punters once again outsmarted themselves after Matthew Pavlich was a late withdrawal yesterday.
Flemington Sportsbet's Norm Short said Port Adelaide firmed from $1.61 into $1.38 and Fremantle drifted from $2.50 to $3.
He said history was repeating itself.
"This has happened several times this season when a big-name player has been a late withdrawal. Punters latch on to the team they are playing against, but as it turns out they rarely win. It tends to muck up the other side's pre-game plans," Short said.
There were some big winners. Darwin Sportsbet's "Cat Man" put $50,000 on Geelong at $1.42, while a Sportingbet Australia punter put $40,000 on the Cats at $1.40.
The luckiest punter was the Darwin Sportsbet client who put $60,000 on North Melbourne at $1.92 at -27 1/2 points - the Roos won by 28 - while a TAB Sportsbet punter had $40,000 on Adelaide at $3.25.
A Sportingbet Australia punter put $30,000 on Port Adelaide at $1.62.
Last year's Brownlow medallist, Jimmy Bartel, continues to firm. He was $81 after Round 13 with TAB Sportsbet but is now into $7.
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AS EXPECTED after its brave win against Hawthorn, Geelong has tightened from its already short quote to win the 2008 flag.
TAB Sportsbet has the Cats in from $1.70 to $1.60, while Sportingbet Australia has Geelong at $1.50.
Eskander Betstar will have Geelong at the best odds of $1.65.
TAB Sportsbet's Gary Davies said if Geelong was ever vulnerable, it was on Friday night when it went into the match without four key players and then lost Paul Chapman before halftime.
Lasseters Sports' Gerard Daffy said betting on the premiership had become a two-team race.
"It may well be a one-team race, but after the weekend it's certainly down to two," Daffy said.
He has Sydney, St Kilda and Collingwood at $21 for the flag.
Hawthorn is at $5 and the Western Bulldogs are out to $8.
"This time last year the Dogs fell off their perch and history may be about to repeat itself," Daffy said.
Two punters moved on the Cats for the flag before they played Hawthorn.
A Sportingbet Australia punter put $30,000 on Geelong at $1.70 and Darwin Sportsbet's "Cat Man" had $50,000 on the Geelong flag and Gary Ablett Brownlow double at $3.75.
Punters had a Grand Final-like betting spree on the Geelong-Hawthorn clash. Davies said TAB Sportsbet had a record hold of more than $400,000 on head-to-head betting on the game.
Sportingbet Australia's Stephen Fletcher said the betting on the game rivalled grand finals, with more than $500,000 bet, while Betfair's Hugh Taggart said it had a season-high $450,000 bet on the game.
Punters once again outsmarted themselves after Matthew Pavlich was a late withdrawal yesterday.
Flemington Sportsbet's Norm Short said Port Adelaide firmed from $1.61 into $1.38 and Fremantle drifted from $2.50 to $3.
He said history was repeating itself.
"This has happened several times this season when a big-name player has been a late withdrawal. Punters latch on to the team they are playing against, but as it turns out they rarely win. It tends to muck up the other side's pre-game plans," Short said.
There were some big winners. Darwin Sportsbet's "Cat Man" put $50,000 on Geelong at $1.42, while a Sportingbet Australia punter put $40,000 on the Cats at $1.40.
The luckiest punter was the Darwin Sportsbet client who put $60,000 on North Melbourne at $1.92 at -27 1/2 points - the Roos won by 28 - while a TAB Sportsbet punter had $40,000 on Adelaide at $3.25.
A Sportingbet Australia punter put $30,000 on Port Adelaide at $1.62.
Last year's Brownlow medallist, Jimmy Bartel, continues to firm. He was $81 after Round 13 with TAB Sportsbet but is now into $7.
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Sask. First Nations to manage casinos for Taiwan aboriginals, by Jason Warick - Canada.com - 25th July 2008
Deal to land group $600 million annually for a quarter century
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan's First Nations hit the jackpot during a recent trade trip to Taiwan, inking a casino deal expected to earn them up to $600 million a year for 25 years.
The Saskatoon StarPhoenix has learned officials with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to manage one, and likely two casinos for the Thao Tribe, a Taiwanese aboriginal group. The arrangement was finalized during a recent trade mission by Saskatchewan First Nations officials that included major deals for Taiwanese companies to invest in northeast Saskatchewan's oilsands.
Taiwan's new president is receptive to casinos on the island, said Saskatoon First Nations consultant Ken Thomas, who has been to Taiwan several times over the past 15 years and brokered the casino deal.
A Las Vegas consortium is already signed on to run one major casino on Taiwan's Penghu Island, Thomas said.
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has signed the memorandum to operate one, with two more likely at Kinmen Island and Sun Moon Lake for 25 years, he said. Annual revenue for each casino is estimated at $1 billion, he said. As the operator, SIGA's cut would be up to 30 per cent, for a potential total of $600 million.
"This is a global industry," Thomas said Thursday afternoon. "This is expertise SIGA already possesses. We have all the trainers."
SIGA operates five casinos in Saskatchewan, with a sixth in Swift Current, Sask., set to open later this year. Thomas was a negotiator for the original deal with the provincial government, which created SIGA in 1996.
The Taiwan casinos would dwarf any of those in this province.
Many of SIGA's current staff have the skills to help run these Taiwanese operations, and they may be asked to take senior positions there, he said.
Taiwan currently has no casinos, and mainland China allows them only in Macau, a special administrative district on the South China Sea. Macau's casinos are extremely profitable, but are largely controlled by Vegas interests, Thomas said. That's one reason the Thao Tribe wants SIGA to run their casinos, Thomas said.
"They're scared of the Vegas guys. They'd take over."
Thao officials are waiting for approval of their casino-permit applications.
The one at Kinmen Island could begin construction within a matter of months, but the Sun Moon Lake casino may take longer, Thomas said.
Thomas said more details should be available in October after SIGA officials return from another trip to Taiwan.
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Deal to land group $600 million annually for a quarter century
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan's First Nations hit the jackpot during a recent trade trip to Taiwan, inking a casino deal expected to earn them up to $600 million a year for 25 years.
The Saskatoon StarPhoenix has learned officials with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to manage one, and likely two casinos for the Thao Tribe, a Taiwanese aboriginal group. The arrangement was finalized during a recent trade mission by Saskatchewan First Nations officials that included major deals for Taiwanese companies to invest in northeast Saskatchewan's oilsands.
Taiwan's new president is receptive to casinos on the island, said Saskatoon First Nations consultant Ken Thomas, who has been to Taiwan several times over the past 15 years and brokered the casino deal.
A Las Vegas consortium is already signed on to run one major casino on Taiwan's Penghu Island, Thomas said.
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has signed the memorandum to operate one, with two more likely at Kinmen Island and Sun Moon Lake for 25 years, he said. Annual revenue for each casino is estimated at $1 billion, he said. As the operator, SIGA's cut would be up to 30 per cent, for a potential total of $600 million.
"This is a global industry," Thomas said Thursday afternoon. "This is expertise SIGA already possesses. We have all the trainers."
SIGA operates five casinos in Saskatchewan, with a sixth in Swift Current, Sask., set to open later this year. Thomas was a negotiator for the original deal with the provincial government, which created SIGA in 1996.
The Taiwan casinos would dwarf any of those in this province.
Many of SIGA's current staff have the skills to help run these Taiwanese operations, and they may be asked to take senior positions there, he said.
Taiwan currently has no casinos, and mainland China allows them only in Macau, a special administrative district on the South China Sea. Macau's casinos are extremely profitable, but are largely controlled by Vegas interests, Thomas said. That's one reason the Thao Tribe wants SIGA to run their casinos, Thomas said.
"They're scared of the Vegas guys. They'd take over."
Thao officials are waiting for approval of their casino-permit applications.
The one at Kinmen Island could begin construction within a matter of months, but the Sun Moon Lake casino may take longer, Thomas said.
Thomas said more details should be available in October after SIGA officials return from another trip to Taiwan.
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Gaming Conference features Communication and Sport
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28 July 2008: for immediate release
The Australasian Gaming Expo Conference sessions on 24 August 2008 will feature communication and sport, according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).
“Our focus for the first day of the 3-day conference is firstly, how people communicate and secondly, a look at how two true sporting legends feel about life and business” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar.
Allan & Barbara Pease are Australia’s most successful publishing team and they specialise in communications topics including ‘Body Language’ series and ‘How to be a People Magnet’. Their inspirational products boost personal and organisational growth around the globe – and this inspiration will be brought to the Gaming Conference audience in Allan’s rousing presentation.
Local marketing specialist Peter Capp will also look at communication, with a local neighbourhood focus. Peter specialises in connecting with your local market, which is particularly important in these tough economic times.
Sporting legends Mark Taylor AO and Sir Richard Hadlee will look at ‘Playing the Game’.
The influential international cricket bible Wisden saluted Mark Taylor on his retirement as ‘the greatest modern day captain’. Sir Richard Hadlee was one of the greatest all rounders in the history of cricket, as he captured 431 test wickets & scored over 3000 test runs.
Their last Test cricket match together was in 1990 – a match won by New Zealand. Taylor lbw to Hadlee for 5 runs was the result and there’s no doubt that old rivalries will be rekindled during this one-on-one showdown, to be hosted by ‘Tan José’ of Thank God You’re Here fame – so anything could happen!
The Australasian Gaming Expo, now in its 19th year, is renowned as the region’s premier annual gaming occasion for the Hospitality Industry. Comprising a trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference, the event is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Entry to both the trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference is complimentary for representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.
Further information about the Australasian Gaming Expo is available at www.austgamingexpo.com
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact
Ross Ferrar on (02) 9960 0125 or 0418 686 075
Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)
PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia
Tel: 02 9960 0125 Fax: 02 9960 0124 Web: www.agmma.com
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Media Release
28 July 2008: for immediate release
The Australasian Gaming Expo Conference sessions on 24 August 2008 will feature communication and sport, according to the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (“AGMMA”).
“Our focus for the first day of the 3-day conference is firstly, how people communicate and secondly, a look at how two true sporting legends feel about life and business” said AGMMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross Ferrar.
Allan & Barbara Pease are Australia’s most successful publishing team and they specialise in communications topics including ‘Body Language’ series and ‘How to be a People Magnet’. Their inspirational products boost personal and organisational growth around the globe – and this inspiration will be brought to the Gaming Conference audience in Allan’s rousing presentation.
Local marketing specialist Peter Capp will also look at communication, with a local neighbourhood focus. Peter specialises in connecting with your local market, which is particularly important in these tough economic times.
Sporting legends Mark Taylor AO and Sir Richard Hadlee will look at ‘Playing the Game’.
The influential international cricket bible Wisden saluted Mark Taylor on his retirement as ‘the greatest modern day captain’. Sir Richard Hadlee was one of the greatest all rounders in the history of cricket, as he captured 431 test wickets & scored over 3000 test runs.
Their last Test cricket match together was in 1990 – a match won by New Zealand. Taylor lbw to Hadlee for 5 runs was the result and there’s no doubt that old rivalries will be rekindled during this one-on-one showdown, to be hosted by ‘Tan José’ of Thank God You’re Here fame – so anything could happen!
The Australasian Gaming Expo, now in its 19th year, is renowned as the region’s premier annual gaming occasion for the Hospitality Industry. Comprising a trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference, the event is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Entry to both the trade exhibition and the Gaming Conference is complimentary for representatives of Gaming Industry Organisations.
Further information about the Australasian Gaming Expo is available at www.austgamingexpo.com
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact
Ross Ferrar on (02) 9960 0125 or 0418 686 075
Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA)
PO Box 420, Spit Junction NSW 2088 Australia
Tel: 02 9960 0125 Fax: 02 9960 0124 Web: www.agmma.com
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Drop-off in gambling at Packer's casino a chip off the new block, by Vanda Carson - 28th July 2008
James Packer's Crown Ltd has been hit by a fall in the amount of cash gambled at its flagship Macau casino in the past two months, according to the company that provides its VIP gamblers.
A-Max Holdings, a Hong Kong-based "junket consolidator" responsible for introducing to Crown Macau more than three-quarters of its gambling turnover, told investors that the value of gambling-chip turnover was down an average of 10%.
At its results briefing A-Max chief executive Ted Chan said the key measure of casino profitability, referred to in the industry as rolling chip turnover, was down to $HK36 billion ($A4.8 billion) a month from an average of $HK40 billion. The turnover figure was 27% below analysts' expectations of up to $HK49 billion a month.
A-Max is a key partner of Crown's joint venture in Macau called Melco Crown Entertainment because it brings together several agents who entice big-spending, mostly Chinese VIP customers to Crown Macau and finances their gambling.
In the three months to the end of March, these VIPs turned over chips worth $HK151 billion at Crown Macau or an average of $HK50 billion a month.
Crown will report its figures to the end of June next month. Last week Citi slashed its target price for Melco Crown and its two major shareholders, Crown and Melco.
A-Max usually turns over chips worth $HK40 billion but said in June this had slipped to $HK36 billion and in July it had continued to be below average.
Its business is based on being a middleman that brings customers to casinos, then lends them money to gamble and helps casinos collect their debts.
"We experienced some drop in terms of rolling volume and also visitation in June," Mr Chan said. "We also witnessed this change in July as well."
Credit Suisse had predicted A-Max would generate on average $US6.3 billion rolling chip turnover a month in 2008.
Mr Chan blamed the fall on "lower volume" gamblers and said A-Max had tried to make up by targeting middle and high-volume players to spend more.
He said he believed the problem had been nipped in the bud because in the past 10 days turnover had improved.
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James Packer's Crown Ltd has been hit by a fall in the amount of cash gambled at its flagship Macau casino in the past two months, according to the company that provides its VIP gamblers.
A-Max Holdings, a Hong Kong-based "junket consolidator" responsible for introducing to Crown Macau more than three-quarters of its gambling turnover, told investors that the value of gambling-chip turnover was down an average of 10%.
At its results briefing A-Max chief executive Ted Chan said the key measure of casino profitability, referred to in the industry as rolling chip turnover, was down to $HK36 billion ($A4.8 billion) a month from an average of $HK40 billion. The turnover figure was 27% below analysts' expectations of up to $HK49 billion a month.
A-Max is a key partner of Crown's joint venture in Macau called Melco Crown Entertainment because it brings together several agents who entice big-spending, mostly Chinese VIP customers to Crown Macau and finances their gambling.
In the three months to the end of March, these VIPs turned over chips worth $HK151 billion at Crown Macau or an average of $HK50 billion a month.
Crown will report its figures to the end of June next month. Last week Citi slashed its target price for Melco Crown and its two major shareholders, Crown and Melco.
A-Max usually turns over chips worth $HK40 billion but said in June this had slipped to $HK36 billion and in July it had continued to be below average.
Its business is based on being a middleman that brings customers to casinos, then lends them money to gamble and helps casinos collect their debts.
"We experienced some drop in terms of rolling volume and also visitation in June," Mr Chan said. "We also witnessed this change in July as well."
Credit Suisse had predicted A-Max would generate on average $US6.3 billion rolling chip turnover a month in 2008.
Mr Chan blamed the fall on "lower volume" gamblers and said A-Max had tried to make up by targeting middle and high-volume players to spend more.
He said he believed the problem had been nipped in the bud because in the past 10 days turnover had improved.
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