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December 19, 2012

Caesars Names General Manager for the Upcoming Observation Wheel

Filed under: Casino — Tags: — OCE News @ 3:00 am

Caesars has been planning the implementation of an observation wheel for quite some time. The wheel will allow visitors to get a great view of the whole of Las Vegas, and will be just another attraction to bring people to the strip in the Las Vegas area. Eric Eberhart, who is a veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, recently joined Caesars Entertainment, and is set to become the first general manager of the High Roller observation wheel which is going to be built on the Las Vegas strip.

The will is reportedly going to be 550 feet tall and all, and will be there centerpiece of the Linq district, which is currently under construction and is expected to open in late 2013. The Linq district will be home to a host of new retail, dining, and entertainment experiences for visitors to enjoy. An exact date of opening has not yet been announced, but now that they are hiring executive positions, such as the general manager of the upcoming observation wheel, it appears that things are getting closer.

Eberhart spent 26 years with the Walt Disney company, will help with the pre-and post right experience and will help staff the day-to-day operations of the wheel. Most recently, he served as principal at the Florida-based company E CUBED, where he was a leader in operational consulting from concept to design for the entertainment industry.

A recent project that he worked on involved creating innovative approaches to helping guests for all types of environment in entertainment venues, allowing them to filter through the most profitable areas on their way out of an attraction. He was also in charge of implementing and developing arrival procedures and seating for Disney’s California Adventure.

Eberhart also has experience as the vice president of operations, design and development for Mr. Gatti, a company that is based in Austin Texas. The company focused on themed family centers, and helped many businesses to create an environment that both children and adults with love. Eberhart as also held a number of other positions a popular companies including the senior director of operations at the Sundance Film Center.

With the naming of the general manager for the upcoming observation wheel, it appears that the project is being put on the fast track, ready to be released by late 2013. The new district, located just off the Las Vegas strip will give visitors new attractions that they can see when visiting the Las Vegas area, and also allow them to ride the 520 foot diameter observation wheel, which will have 28 glass enclosed cabins which can accommodate up to two people per cabin. It is thought that a single revolution right on the wheel will take individuals up to 30 min. to complete, giving them plenty of time to look at the whole of Las Vegas.

Eberhart appears to have the experience to help them to expertly craft pre-and post ride environments, and also help to ensure that the observation wheel is run.smoothly.

December 18, 2012

Online Gaming Industry In Uproar Over Detainment

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 4:05 am

The co-chief executive of bwin.party digital entertainment was recently detained by the Belgian Gambling Commission and underwent questioning for two hours. Although there where many different protests against this detention, the media as well as many others associated with the online gambling industry waited anxiously for his release, as well as took their time to provide a collective response to this type of intimidation from the Belgian government. The letter was sent to the Financial Times in response to this detention, in spite of the fact that a journalist has written a very demeaning article for the Financial Times immediately following the detainment.

This letter was written by the chief executive of Victor Chandler International on behalf of some of the big executives, owners as well as himself of leading online gambling firms throughout Europe. Those companies included Winamax, Gamesys, Betclic Everest Group, 888 Holdings, Stan James, bwin.party digital entertainment, William Hill, 32Red, Sportingbet and bet365. Among the signatories of this letter was an integral member of bet365, who was listed on her Majesty’s honor list earlier in 2012. This letter clearly stated that the detainment of the co-chief executive of bwin.party digital entertainment was virtually next door to the European Parliament, where the European Commissioner for internal market and services operates.

Because of the close proximity, it was quoted as “a stark reminder of the legal uncertainty that prevails in the European online gaming market”. Other important aspects within the letter word that despite the fact that Belgian authorities felt that it was okay to intimidate online gambling groups that may have challenged their country’s domestic gaming laws, Belgian authorities have maintained complete silence on each of the concerns that were raised by the European commission on these same laws. These same laws were questioned and concerns were raised when it came to the opinion of the European commission and domestic gaming event back to 2009.

The letter continued and targeted the European Commission for their lack of action when it was concerning a direct complaint was lodged against the country of Belgium in 2010. The European Commissioner simply assumed that there was hope on the forefront of the gambling industry in Europe. They accepted compliance of laws within the treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as a prerequisite for successful policies for online gaming. The leader of the European commission also assured individuals that the office he headed blended launch proceedings if there were any obvious infringements made upon this treaty. The online gaming companies are now asking him to deliver on that promise, because of the actions that have taken place in Belgium. Instead of acting in a protectionist manner, the chief executive of the Remote Gambling Association has pointed out in action among member states, encouraging them to stand up and act accordingly. Bulgaria recently introduced a 15% tax on gambling companies’ turnovers, which has encouraged the European commission’s attacks from other sources, because online gaming companies are expecting action to protect them under the laws and policies of online gambling treaties and agreements.

Playtech Releases There Ghosts of Christmas Online Slot Machine Game

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 2:42 am

Playtech is one of the most successful online casinos in the industry. Their new slot machine game, titled ‘Ghosts of Christmas’, is an online slot machine that is Christmas themed and based around Christmas carols from history. You see, back in the 19th century, writer Charles Dickens published a novel that was titled ‘A Christmas Carol’. As you may be aware, the story was focused around a very grouchy and mean spirited man known as Ebenezer Scrooge. However, on one Christmas Eve night, Ebenezer Scrooge was visited by a ghost of Jacob Marley, as well as many ghosts from Christmases Past. The ghosts were able to completely turn around Ebenezer Scrooge’s attitude, and make them joyful and filled with Christmas spirit. The software developer behind the “Ghosts of Christmas” decided that he wanted to create an online slot machine game that could be based around a fictional novel like this one. In fact, the slot machine game even provides an introductory video that helps you get familiar with the novel and all of its animated content which has been replicated through the slot machine.

The reels that you’ll find in the game are based in Scrooge’s home, you’ll find him sitting on a cozy armchair, although it is not exactly filled with Christmas spirit yet. Scrooge also serves as the wild symbol for the game, he offers a jackpot line payout to the amount of 10,000 coins. Scrooge is also very generous with his payouts, the game starts paying out when the Scrooge symbols line up left and right. There are many other thematic symbols that are provided throughout the game. This includes the Ghost of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and several other characters from the novel. The Ghost of Marley serves as the scatter symbol for the game as well. When this is hit, scatter payouts will be awarded, as long as two or more are appearing anywhere on the reels. You will also find that the animations for the game are very Christmas spirited and joyful. You can find Scrooge kissing a gold coin, the Ghost of Christmas Present featured in a very enjoyable mood, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is featured as the death of Christmas, implying that Mr. Scrooge is bringing down Christmas and if everyone were to be like him, Christmas would surely die off.

In case you are wondering about free spans, you will find Marley symbols scattered throughout the reel that activate your free spans. As a player, you get to choose one of the symbols and by doing so, this will reveal how many free spans can be awarded. Line and scatter payouts within free spins are going to be tripled and the free spins can be activated forever. You’ll also find more than three clock symbols that appear randomly on the active pay line and a bonus game that can be randomly triggered as well. The bonus game is only available while spinning. In total, Ghosts of Christmas is a 20 pay line slot machine game that you can play online and it’s enjoyable and offers a maximum total bet of 10,000 credits.

December 17, 2012

Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall To Close For One Year For Renovations

Filed under: Casino — Tags: — OCE News @ 2:57 am

Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall has been a staple of the Las Vegas strip since it was first opened. However, it was recently announced that it will close down on February 4 for renovation, and will be renovated into a boutique property that is expected to open in early 2014. You now spent was made by the owner of the Caesars Entertainment Corp., the company that owns the property. The company had lined up as much as $185 million in financing in order to renovate the property. The property currently has 199 rooms available for rent, and is a lifestyle gaming hotel and casino that features a 65,000 ft.rooftop pool, and also functions as a day club and nightclub.

The excitement around the funding that they were able to receive was apparent throughout the announcement. The newly renovated property will utilize the services of the Victor Drai’s Drai Management Group, a popular nightclub management group that has been involved in some of the largest nightclubs throughout the Las Vegas area. Details released include that the property will be closing down on February 4, and a projection that the property will be able to employ more than 1000 people in total. In all, the renovations are going to include the remodeling of all of the guest rooms in the building, the casino floor will receive a revamping and many new additions, and many of the common areas such as the second-floor restaurant are going to be receiving a complete renovation throughout the process.

“This project exemplifies our strategy to develop new experiences that will help attract a broader spectrum of visitors to Las Vegas and our properties,” Caesars CEO Gary Loveman said in a statement. “The renovated property will provide visitors with a sophisticated, upscale experience, including a unique rooftop pool and club, which will have a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip.”

Currently, there are about 600 people that are employed at the property. The company also announced that they are helping the 600 people that are currently working at the property to find alternate employment during the closure. They have filled positions at other resorts within Las Vegas, and have more than 10,000 open positions nationwide, meaning that they should be able to accommodate all 600 employees from Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall during the year-long closure. They are also reaching out to neighboring resorts in Las Vegas to see if they have positions for experienced individuals that are open. Also, when the property reopens, all previous employees will be invited to apply for a variety of different jobs that will be available at that time.

The analysts at Standard and Poor’s responded to the news of the renovation project by stating that while there were some risks involved as there is with almost any development project, this particular project has many advantages including the location and plans by Caesar’s to included in its national rewards customer loyalty program, which allows the company to attract visitors that are interested in growing the rewards that they receive through the customer loyalty program that is been so effective for the company since being implemented.

December 16, 2012

Western Frontier Instant Play Slot Now Available

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 4:04 am

One of the most popular and iconic themes of any casino in the US is the Cowboys and Indians motif. Microgaming, one of the leading software providers available for online gaming solutions, is proud to introduce an instant play online slot, called Western Frontier. Although it offers online casino games to both download casinos and instant play, Microgaming does have specific games that are only available for download and some that are only available for instant play. The latest in instant play is Western Frontier, and both cowboys and Indians have their say as thematic symbols for this online slot game. One major difference is that there is an unusual mix of weapons on the reels, including a pistol and a Tomahawk. It also highlights Native American wigwams, Cowboys wagons and campfires, which are traditionally used by both Indians and Cowboys. The traditional low-paying symbols appear in Western Frontier, and are the typical high-value playing card icons from Ace to 9, which have been created in the traditional and easily recognized Microgaming stylized format.

Western Frontier has two special symbols in it, which include the horseshoe and the mustang. The mustang is wild and substitutes for every other symbol on the real. The horseshoe is the scatter symbol of the game, and it works traditional scatter payouts if two or more horseshoe icons appear anywhere on the five reels. If the horseshoes and the mustang appear together, this initiates and exciting bonus that offers double action and highly lucrative payouts. If a player gets three or more scatter horseshoe symbols, it will then initiate the Indian feature. The Indian feature gives players a free spins, and all the payouts that uses the mustang symbol are doubled during this feature. The eight free spins can be continually re-triggered it scatter symbols appear in combination during the free spin feature. During the Indian feature, mustang symbols are also accumulated in order to discern how much a player will be awarded in the Cowboy feature.

Zero to three mustangs on the reels will trigger a free spins and double wild payouts. Four to 7 mustangs on the reels will trigger 10 free spins and triple all wild payouts. Eight to 11 mustangs on the reels will trigger 12 free spins for the player with a multiplier of four, while 12 to 15 mustangs will trigger 14 free spins and a multiplier of five. Sixteen mustang symbols or more will trigger 16 free spins and has wild payouts that are multiplied by six. The Cowboy feature is offered to the player once the Indian feature has been completed. In the Cowboy feature, if a player gets three or more scattered horseshoes, they will be able to avail of eight additional free spins once again at the same multiplier as before. With 15 pay lines, players can bet up to 10 credits per line, with denominations of .01 to .50 in their home currency. This game is available for instant flash play at a number of casinos, including All Slots Casino, Roxy Palace and Spin Palace.

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