More manufacturers enter mobile gaming venue
More manufacturers enter mobile gaming venue
IGT, FortuNet, Progressive Gaming latest to receive approvals
By Andy Holtmann
Reno-based International Game Technology and Las Vegas-based companies FortuNet Inc. and Progressive Gaming have been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada Gaming Control Board to operate wireless wagering devices. The companies join Cantor Gaming as those approved in the state for mobile gaming products.
FortuNet Chief Marketing Officer Jack Coronel told the Associated Press that his company will begin to adapt its portable bingo devices to play other games. "What you see in the field today is the product. We're just adding additional games to it," he said.
Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander said it could take six months before the devices find their way into operation on casino floors.
IGT's Amy Monette, director of the company's research laboratory, told the state's gaming commissioners that market studies showed there is demand for the devices among gamblers. Prototypes of the IGT devices were shown to the commission, and will eventually feature a range of games that include blackjack, poker, video slots, roulette and keno.
"We feel that becoming an early player is worth the financial risk," she said.
Progressive Gaming, meanwhile, received approval to field test a wireless version of its Rapid Bet Live-a unique sports-betting system that allows in-game wagers. The field test will be conducted at the Palms Hotel & Casino.
"This is a major milestone for our company's wireless technology initiatives and sports betting products," said Progressive CEO Russ McMeekin.
IGT, FortuNet, Progressive Gaming latest to receive approvals
By Andy Holtmann
Reno-based International Game Technology and Las Vegas-based companies FortuNet Inc. and Progressive Gaming have been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada Gaming Control Board to operate wireless wagering devices. The companies join Cantor Gaming as those approved in the state for mobile gaming products.
FortuNet Chief Marketing Officer Jack Coronel told the Associated Press that his company will begin to adapt its portable bingo devices to play other games. "What you see in the field today is the product. We're just adding additional games to it," he said.
Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander said it could take six months before the devices find their way into operation on casino floors.
IGT's Amy Monette, director of the company's research laboratory, told the state's gaming commissioners that market studies showed there is demand for the devices among gamblers. Prototypes of the IGT devices were shown to the commission, and will eventually feature a range of games that include blackjack, poker, video slots, roulette and keno.
"We feel that becoming an early player is worth the financial risk," she said.
Progressive Gaming, meanwhile, received approval to field test a wireless version of its Rapid Bet Live-a unique sports-betting system that allows in-game wagers. The field test will be conducted at the Palms Hotel & Casino.
"This is a major milestone for our company's wireless technology initiatives and sports betting products," said Progressive CEO Russ McMeekin.
