At the recent G2E Asia conference, industry stalwarts from Light & Wonder and Aristocrat examined a transformative trajectory for themed gaming zones across Asia’s burgeoning casino landscape. Ken Jolly, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia at Light & Wonder, discussed the issue of diversifying the customer base, underscoring the pivotal role of immersive experiences in enticing the burgeoning cohort of younger players.
Elevating experiences: the quest for immersion:
Jolly ignited discourse on the perennial pursuit of enhancing player experiences and galvanizing younger demographics into the realm of gaming. “How do we cultivate a sense of joy and fulfillment in gaming?” queried Jolly, accentuating the need for heightened immersion and meticulously curated gaming environments. Envisioning a future where themed areas transcend conventional machine layouts, he envisaged a landscape replete with digital walls and dynamic elements,…
The overall market value of a Swedish gaming company has dropped considerably after accusations of illegal gaming were made by a United States law firm. Evolution AB dropped by $3 billion due to allegedly breaking United States sanctions by offering services in Iran and other countries where they should not be operating.
Details of the Complaint
According to sources, the complaint surfaced via a Bloomberg report when details of the complaint went public. A letter was sent last week to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement by private investigators, whose identity remains a mystery.
The investigators were said to be hired by a competitor of Evolution based in the United States. These individuals recorded gameplay of Evolution services while using online addresses from areas like Hong Kong and Singapore. Online betting is prohibited in these countries.
Evolution denies that the company is taking part in illegal gambling services. Officials say the…
PUBG’s big new August update has arrived, and it allows players to dress up as Assassin’s Creed hero Ezio in the popular battle royale game. The August update also introduces a new sniper rifle and kicks off the new Survivor Pass Vol. 10, among other things.
The Assassin’s Creed crossover, which was announced a while back, begins today and runs through September 22. During this time players can dress up as not only Ezio, but also Shay Patrick Cormac from Assassin’s Creed: Rogue. In total, there are more than 30 Assassin’s Creed-themed costumes, weapon skins, and items to unlock via special events inside New State.
Assassins have arrived in the Battlegrounds. “On the Battlegrounds, we must never give up the fight. The minute we do, we have lost.”…
Following up its big 20th anniversary event, Microsoft has now announced the next wave of Xbox Game Pass titles coming in the remainder of November–and there are some big games coming.
Starting today, November 16, EA’s original Dead Space and Dragon Age: Origins are available on Game Pass through the cloud. They were already available on console for Game Pass.
Then on November 17, the strategy game Next Space Rebels comes to Game Pass through the cloud, console, and PC. On November 18, the space exploration game Exo One launches into Game Pass across console, cloud, and PC, while Fae Tactics, My Friend Pedro, and Undungeon also arrive that day. Undungeon, a pixel art RPG is another day-one release for Game Pass.
On November 23, Deeeer Simulator–which is exactly what it sounds like–launches into Game Pass on day one, while the action RPG Mortal Shell arrives on Game Pass that day as well. Finally, the satirical “spy-fi” game Evil Genius 2 arrives on Game Pass Nov…
The leading gaming and entertainment destination in the US, Mohegan Sun, announced a new senior-level appointment Tuesday. The premium casino resort destination expanded its senior-level team by hiring the advertising and marketing industry expert David Fausel to the role of director of advertising.
Becoming a part of the company’s C-suite, Fausel will be in charge of its strategy. At the same time, the marketing industry expert will leverage his experience and provide strategic guidance within the advertising of Mohegan Sun.
As a director of advertising, Fausel will play a pivotal role in the company’s relations with different ad agencies such as TAXI, Media Storm, as well as Mintz + Hoke. In his new role, he will also oversee and provide vital support for “All in for Mohegan,” the company’s latest ad campaign.
The Company Welcomes Fausel to the Team
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The decision of Mark Cuban to officially sell his large stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family brings his long-held idea to the fore.
New proposal:
According to his pitch, the proposal refers to an alliance with casino mogul Dr. Miriam Adelson and Las Vegas Sands Corp. owned by her family, to construct a new casino-resort in Dallas whose main attraction would be the new arena for the aforementioned team. However, the condition for this is the official legalization of gambling in Texas. Commenting on the proposal, Cuban said to the Dallas Morning News: “Texas is such an amazing state that we need to be a destination. And this is the way to do it.”
Moreover, in addition to him, one more person sees uncommon potential in the idea. The person is David Cordish, the president and chief executive officer of Cordish Cos., developer of the famous Texas Live entertainment complex in Arlington, located next t…