Gaming Awards - Winners 2008

Outstanding Contribution Award - Michael Boettcher President Storm International BV

Shortlisted:
Gala Group
The Palaces
Group Codere
Jose Ramon Ortzar, Country Manager of the group in Italy commented “Codere’s leadership in the private gaming sector in the Spanish-speaking market and expressed the companies appreciation of this recognition which encourages us to continue to strive and excel”.

Casino Interior Design Winner - Crown Macau- Melco PBL Gaming Ltd

Shortlisted:
Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino Complex- Macau Resorts
Venetian Macau Resort- Sands Corporation
Crown Macau- Melco PBL Gaming Ltd
Co-Chairman and CEO of MPEL, Lawrence Ho. "We saw a niche existed in Macau for a world-class contemporary and non-traditional luxurious hotel casino aiming to provide a six-star experience to VIP customers," said Ho. "Crown Macau is actually a collective result from various designers, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the designers and architects who helped to bring my ideas and vision to reality. Needless to say, this award also proved that all our efforts did not go in vain,"
James Packer, Executive Chairman of Crown Limited, also the Co-Chairman of MPEL, said "We are delighted that Crown Macau has received this international accolade. It is indeed an honor for Crown Macau to receive this prestigious award."

Shortlisted:
Global Gaming Business
Casino Life
Gamingfloor.com
Casino World
Intergame
Casino Review
Phil Martin, Editor commented "Anyone who picks up an award in any walk of life invariably begins their thank you speech with the words 'its a great honour', but it is indeed a great honour to be acknowledged in this way by a business which is well served by both the printed and online media."

Shortlisted:
Double Dragon by Bally Technologies
Play me Grand Piano Roulette by Casino Technology
Eye Ball by Cammegh
Jackpot Junction by Gaming Support
Poker Pro by Aristocrat

Casino Operator Asia Winner - Genting Corporation

Shortlisted:

Genting Corporation

Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino Complex- Macau Resorts

Crown Macau- Melco PBL Gaming (Macau) Ltd
Venetian Macau Resort- Sands Corporation

Genting Corporation could not be with us at the awards as they are observing their 100 day mourning period for the loss of the founding father of Genting, Lim goh Tong, however they thank the Gaming Awards and are honoured to accept and will hope to join with us in 2009.

Casino Operator USA Winner - MGM Mirage

Shortlisted:
Harrahs Entertainment Inc
MGM Mirage
Wynn Resorts Ltd

Poker Room Winner - Bellagio Las Vegas

Shortlisted:
Bellagio Las Vegas
Caesars- Las Vegas

The Concord, Vienna- Austria

Diana Hewitt commented “Hopefully, you will be world renown after the awards this year. Your concept for honouring those in the gaming profession and adding a charity flair to the presentation is a wonderful match”.

Socially Responsible Operator Winner - Holland Casinos

Shortlisted:

Gala Group
Holland Casinos

London Clubs International

Storm International BV

Harrahs

“We are extremely proud of this international recognition”, says Dick Flink, CEO of Holland Casino. “Holland Casino has adopted the tenets of Responsible Gaming Policy within its strategy, in order to render the organization's place 'at the centre of society' visible to all. The Responsible Gaming Policy provides an excellent example of how Holland Casino fulfils its social responsibility. More important, recent results of a nationwide addiction survey (by LADIS) reports a decrease of registered problem gamblers of 12%. It is likely that the measures taken within our Responsible Gaming Policy have a substantial contribution”.

Slot Machine Game Winner - "King Kong Cash" by Atronic

Shortlisted:
King Kong Cash by Atronic

Zorro by Aristocrat

Monopoly with Pass “Go” Bonus by Wagerworks

The Game of Life by Atronic

Diamond Trio by Novomatic

Cash Fever by Atronic

Anette Jauch, Marketing Director Atronic International commented “We feel extremely honoured that King Kong Cash has been chosen by the International jury. The King Kong Cash linked gaming concept has been very popular with players in the international market and its great that a panel of gaming experts recognised it’s potential”.

Slot Manufacturer Winner - Bally Technologises

Shortlisted:

Atronic International
Bally Technologises

WMS Gaming

Aristocrat

IGT

Novomatic

Gavin Isaacs, COO Bally Technologies commented “We feel very honoured and excited to have won two awards. We are only just re-inventing ourselves in Europe so this is a great start”.

Technology Manufacturer Winner - Progressive Gaming

Shortlisted:

Bally Technologies

IGT

Inspired Gaming
Progressive Gaming

TCSJohnhuxley

Unidesa Gaming

Tim parker, sales director at progressive gaming commented “We are delighted to have been awarded the Gaming Awards best technology manufacturer for 2008. The timing is ideal as at this years ICE exhibition we have showcased new and exciting technology such as our RFID technology for roulette, which has been very well received by customers. To receive the recognition at the Gaming Awards for our achievements is fantastic and I would like to thank everyone who voted for us”.

New Casino Winner - Venetian Macau Resort- Sands Corporation

Shortlisted:

Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino Complex- Macau Resorts

Crown Macau- Melco PBL Gaming (Macau) Ltd

Venetian Macau Resort- Sands Corporation

Melco PBL Gaming (Macau) Ltd
Sands Corporation
Sociedade de Jogos De Macau
Wynn Resorts Ltd

Casino Operator Europe Winner - Casinos Austria

Shortlisted:

Storm International
Casinos Austria
Casino Campiogne
Groupe Lucienne Barrier
Groupe Partouche
London Clubs International
Paul Herzfeld, CEO Casinos Austria commented "We feel very excited and exhilorated to have won the award for the best Casino Operator in Europe. It is a wonderful recognition and we are very proud".