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ITL report successful show at ICE Gaming London
ICE London returned to its usual February slot in the exhibition calendar last week with visitors and exhibitor numbers at record levels. Cash handling and biometrics solutions provider, Innovative Technology (ITL), reported a successful show with a busy stand over the three days.
Commenting on ITL’s involvement, Marcus Tiedt, Sales & Marketing Director said, “It was fantastic to get back to normal and see ICE buzzing with representatives from the gaming industry gathered under one roof after a period of absence due to the pandemic. Our new NV4000 Spectral banknote recycler went down a storm, with many visitors impressed with the large recycling capacity this unit offers, meaning fewer refills and improved machine uptime – especially ideal for change and redemption terminals. Existing customers already using our Spectral Payout recycler also showed huge interest in implementing this in their higher volume machines to help move customers through the payment process quickly and efficiently. The team reported other successes including new key OEMs wanting to integrate the field proven NV200 Spectral secure and technologically advanced banknote validator, plus our Smart Coin System for multi-denomination coin recycling proved popular too.”
Marcus continued, “Our biometrics division also had a productive show with visitors keen to learn more about age estimation in gaming machines to ensure player protection. ICU Lite is a compact, plug-in device that can be connected to existing host machines to flag up if a minor is trying to play an age-restricted game. Combined with any USB camera, this completely off-line age estimation solution gives immediate results with world-leading accuracy. With unlimited age checks for a one-off fee, our biometric solutions are practical and affordable for all. We are already working with some key Operators who are keen to meet their social responsibility obligations by implementing age estimation technology and it was great to see this demoed on their stands.”
Concluding Marcus said, “ICE 2023 was a great opportunity to meet again face to face with colleagues and customers. We look forward to following up on all the positive conversations to create successful prospects going forward.”
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New A-STAR Raptor Cabinet Rolling off the Line at Ainsworth’s Las Vegas Production Facility

Ainsworth Game Technology announced that its hotly anticipated new A-STAR RAPTOR (RAPTOR) cabinet, first shown at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in October, is built, approved in several North American markets, and ready for install by the end of this year.
The RAPTOR cabinet, a highlight of the Company’s G2E exhibit, features a unique cylindrical display for player tracking, along with a cylindrical above monitor speaker for enhanced player sound experience. The cabinet boasts a 49-inch J-Curve monitor with a 27-inch topper, alongside full high-definition graphics above an 18.5-inch touchscreen button deck with twin smash buttons.
The new cabinet will debut with San Bao Pandas and Dragons. Featuring a popular pot-filler mechanic in the form of growing pandas and hatching dragons, these games have already been released to massive player acceptance in Class II and Historical Horse Racing markets.
“Over the past few years, Ainsworth has made significant investments in product development. The RAPTOR cabinet and San Bao series exemplifies the best of those investments. We are committed to producing top-quality games and top-quality hardware to enhance not just player experience, but operator experience, as well, and this is just the beginning,” said Deron Hunsberger, president for North America.
Further enhanced by an attractive new LED lighting package and premium surround sound, several new game families will be released on the RAPTOR in early 2024. These offerings include several games showcased earlier this year at G2E, including Oriental Gongs and Jackpot Kingdom, a pair of Australian-designed brands offering innovative twists on Hold and Respin play mechanics.
“The RAPTOR cabinet is the perfect hardware to pair with our new games. Every detail of the RAPTOR was carefully considered and designed for the optimal player experience. We know that players are looking not just for great games, but great gaming experiences, and hardware is just as important as the games themselves, both for drawing players to the game and for keeping them there. The RAPTOR cabinet is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience to players,” said David Bollesen, chief technology officer.
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Underdog Fantasy Elevates CRM Marketing with Optimove’s AI-Powered Capabilities

Underdog Fantasy announced it has selected Optimove, the leading CRM Marketing platform for the iGaming sector, as the brand’s solution for AI-led segmentation, orchestration, and personalization at scale.
Underdog Fantasy has enhanced its CRM marketing strategy with Optimove’s advanced AI marketing capabilities, reducing the complexity of large-scale marketing operations.
Underdog Fantasy gains four vital capabilities from Optimove’s CRM Marketing solution that underscores its commitment to elevate player experiences:
- In-depth customer insights: access unified customer data to create as many creative customer segments as they desire without relying on other teams.
- Smart Orchestration: freed from manually mapping every customer journey by combining AI with business rules for smart multichannel orchestration.
- Enhanced marketing attribution: measure the incremental impact of each message along the customer journey, enabling true multitouch marketing attribution.
- Personalization at Scale: empowered to personalize each marketing message’s audience, channel, and content levels with seamless and scalable tools.
Underdog Fantasy’s platform is available in 41 states and Canada, making it a significant competitor in the fantasy sports landscape.
“We are honored to be chosen by Underdog, a clear leader in fantasy sports. They are a dynamic company in the sports iGaming industry. We are excited to support their strong momentum and rapid growth with our tools and capabilities. We will empower Underdog Fantasy in delivering personalized, tailored experiences to each player based on their preferences and needs. Our advanced AI-driven features align perfectly with Underdog’s growth-focused approach. Our comprehensive CRM marketing solution, enhanced by four cutting-edge AI capabilities, is geared to ensure Underdog Fantasy creates highly personalized customer journeys, fosters loyalty and trust, and maximizes the players’ lifetime value,” Tomer Imber, Senior Director of Sales at Optimove, said.
“Optimove’s advanced AI-driven marketing solutions will help empower us to create tailored, meaningful journeys for each player, building trust and boosting loyalty. It supports commitment to providing the best experience for our players. As we continue to grow and expand our presence in the sports gaming industry, we recognize the importance of enhancing our capabilities to meet players’ growing expectations and prevent marketing fatigue,” Liz Marro, Chief Marketing Officer at Underdog Fantasy, said.
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WORLD SERIES OF POKER® PARADISE MAIN EVENT BRACELET SHINES IN THE BAHAMAS

The first WSOP Paradise No-Limit Hold’em World Championship in paradise, better known as the “Main Event,” is officially underway at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Featuring a massive $15 million guarantee, the event is headlined by the highly-coveted WSOP Paradise Main Event gold bracelet that now takes center stage, waiting for a champion to take it home.
The new WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet is hand-crafted by Jostens and features an island spin on the classic WSOP Main Event bracelet. Custom made from 10-karat yellow gold, just like the summer’s trophy, the WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet weighs nearly 95 grams and is hand-set with 494 genuine blue topaz round stones.
“The WSOP Main Event bracelet is considered the richest trophy in sports, and our first Main Event bracelet for WSOP Paradise puts a fun spin on the trophy’s legacy,” said World Series of Poker Vice President Gregory Chochon. “This is the World Series of Poker, we’re global and need a proper World Championship trophy to represent the newest home we’ve added to the series. Jostens delivered on that vision once again, and we can’t wait to see who takes home the first-ever WSOP Paradise Main Event bracelet.”
In the summer of 2023, the WSOP® shattered the all-time attendance record for its Main Event, 17 years after Jamie Gold defeated a crowd of 8,773 entrants in 2006 to take home the prestigious WSOP Main Event Bracelet. That feat set the record for the largest and richest tournament in live poker history, something WSOP Paradise has built on with Event #1 Mystery Millions breaking the record for the largest poker event ever hosted in the Bahamas.
The WSOP Paradise action continues past the Main Event with more WSOP Paradise bracelet events left to play and qualify for, including the online No-Limit Hold’em FREEZEOUT on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The full 2023 WSOP Paradise tournament schedule can be found here.
Upcoming WSOP Paradise events remaining include:
Event #11: Flip & Go $800
Event #12: No-Limit Hold’em FREEZEOUT [ONLINE]
Event #13: Pot-Limit Omaha Championship
Event #14: The Closer – Turbo Bounty
Event #15: High Roller No-Limit Hold’em [6-Handed]
Livestreamed coverage for marquee events and the Main Event will be featured on GGPoker’s YouTube channel, and three post-produced TV episodes will air on CBS Sports Network with commentary from legendary poker analysts Lon McEachern and Norman Chad.
Players should follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for event news and updates.
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