Alliance Gaming To Begin Field Test of Game Magic.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1998--Alliance Gaming Corp. (Nasdaq:ALLY) Monday announced its Bally Gaming and Systems business unit received approval from the Nevada State Gaming Control Board Gaming Control Board or "GCB" is a governmental body or agency charged with regulating casino and other types of gaming in a defined geographical area, usually a state, and of enforcing gaming law in general. to begin a mandatory field test of "Game Magic," its revolutionary high resolution graphics video gaming video gaming n. 1. Gambling by means of interactive games of chance played on a video screen. 2. The playing of video games. machine. This field test of five games will be conducted at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and is expected to last 60 days. Game Magic has delivered high entertainment value in early tests outside the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Game Magic is a multi-game, video device featuring 3-D graphics powered by a Pentium PC-based processor. Game Magic software is stored on a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that provides both vast memory storage capability and simple expandability. Future game changes and upgrades are as easy as changing a CD-ROM disk. Game Magic is being introduced with up to 10 innovative games including three styles of poker, three simulated reel spinning slot games, blackjack blackjack, one of the world's most widely played gambling card games; also known as twenty-one or vingt-et-un. Despite contesting claims between the French and Italians, its origins are unknown. , keno, roulette and "Looney Darts," a novel new gaming concept. In Looney Darts players "throw" five darts at a dartboard that has slot machine symbols instead of numbers around the perimeter. "This powerful new 3-D game platform has performed very well outside the U.S., and we are anxious to see how it does on the Las Vegas strip The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is a 4 mi (6.7 km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South, most of which has been designated an All-American Road. ," stated Morry Goldstein, Alliance Gaming president and chief executive officer. "We look forward to the successful completion of this field test and licensing approval so we can provide Nevada casino customers with Game Magic. At the same time, we have submitted Game Magic to other jurisdictions, including New Jersey, for approval." Alliance Gaming is a diversified gaming company with headquarters in Las Vegas. The company is engaged primarily in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming devices and systems worldwide, and is the nation's largest gaming machine route operator and operates two regional casinos. CONTACT: Alliance Gaming Corp., Las Vegas Scott Schweinfurth, 702/270-7625 |
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