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Norsk Tipping Receives 2004 Classic Design Award for Company Logo
The jury’s reasoning for awarding the Classic Design award to Norsk Tipping is as follows: "Norsk Tipping’s logo has become an iconic symbol that is as powerful today as when it was first introduced in 1990. At the time, the competitive situation in the gaming industry was evolving and Norsk Tipping was expanding from the football pools to offering a variety of other gaming alternatives. The colours used for the logo symbolise the diversity of gaming alternatives, and the design contributed to establishing the company as a serious, credible and reliable actor in the new market situation. The X in the logo symbolises the unknown. The design is timeless, and the use of primary colours makes it highly visible in all contexts and situations in which it is used."
Bjørn Rybakken at Tangram Design is the person behind the logo for Norsk Tipping in 1990 and described the design process as follows: "Norsk Tipping had to redesign its logo when Lotto arrived. They needed a consistent expression to symbolise its evolving multi-faceted business. I chose the X, or two intersecting lines as the starting point, both because it represents the unknown, and because it is the mark you make when filling out the lotto and other gaming coupons. The strong primary colours symbolise joy, and are also unaffected by fashion trends." Norsk Tipping and the design agency Tangram were awarded the prestigious award at Design Day on 25 November 2004. Norwegian Design Council (NDC) NDC is established by the Confederation of Norwegian Business and Industry and the Norwegian Trade Council to promote design as a competitive tool in market-oriented product development and market communication. The council is mainly funded by the Norwegian Department of Trade and Industry SOURCE: NORSK TIPPING AS.
Article By Geir André Bakke, Corporate Affairs Advisor, Norsk Tipping AS
(November 26, 2004) -- The 5th annual global gathering of the World Lottery Association (WLA) hosted by Uthingo Management rightfully carried the name "Dream Africa". My general impression is that the congress was very well planned, that the infrastructure worked well, although we had some security challenges. Lots of delegates meant it was the best business program ever, says President of the WLA, Reidar Nordby Jr. The congress was held in Durban, South Africa, from the 14th to 19th November and was hosted by the South African National Lottery, Uthingo. During six days, more than 900 delegates learned more about selected topics crucial to the lottery industry. Growth, Innovation and Reputation were the themes of the Business Program, emphasising the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a competitive asset in many of the keynotes and workshops. The Business Program was very well received by the delegates and I have never experienced this much positive feedback in former WLA Congresses, says Nordby. Still, the President will not conclude on the Business Program before the surveys conducted among the delegates, has been evaluated. Nordby praised the host in showing clear examples of Corporate Social Responsibility in practice. The Uthingo Management has funded prize worthy beneficiaries like hospitals and schools for poor children, AIDS victims etc. As an appreciation of the strong vizualisation of the lottery mission in SA, and their generous hospitality and friendship expressed, the WLA has initiated a fundraising among the association members to a similar course in the Durban area. The member companies have been invited to contribute on a voluntary basis to express the WLA's gratitude to Uthingo's perspective on social responsibility in the gaming industry and as lasting memory of an outstanding congress. So far 25.000 Euros has been raised (Approximately 200 000 Rands).). I am confident we will reach the goal of at least one million Rands, says Nordby. At the WLA General Meeting on November 18 Reidar Nordby, was re-elected as President of the Association, and a new Executive Committee was selected. The new Committee is as follows:
Members
SOURCE: Geir André Bakke, Corporate Affairs Advisor, Norsk Tipping AS. Tlf: +47 62 51 40 00, Mob: +47 95 91 95 22. AIT and Microsoft Organized "Security Conference" ATHENS, Greece (November 30, 2004) -- AIT (Athens Information Technology) and Microsoft jointly organized last Friday, a "Security Conference" which took place at the premises of AIT located in Athens, Greece. Professor C. Halkias, AIT Dean and Mr. P. Theodossopoulos, Director Developer & Platform Group of Microsoft Hellas welcomed the large number of participants who attended the conference. Following, Mr. D. Eckert, Microsoft Chief Security Advisor for Europe, Middle East and Africa mentioned the increasing challenge of cyber crime and all the technological and societal factors that constitute security difficulties.
Moreover, Professor K. Voudouris ENISA Board Member (European Network and Information Security Agency) focused his speech on the European Union which has already taken firm steps to fight harmful and illegal content on the internet, protect intellectual property and personal data, promote electronic commerce, protect electronic signatures to enhance the security of transactions, and to improve the security of information infrastructures. He underlined that the challenge for ENISA is to deliver high EU-wide level of security in electronic communications, and to further contribute to the establishment of a "culture of security", necessary for the single market to deliver its full benefits to European citizens, consumers, enterprises and public sector bodies. This culture should combine the rapid and responsible take-up of technical innovation with good security practices. AIT is a world class education and research centre founded in 2001 by Intracom and INTRALOT. Placing great emphasis on education, AIT has an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University to operate a joint Carnegie Mellon-AIT Master in Information Networking (MSIN) Program. The program is designed to attract gifted graduates from Greek Universities and other SE European Universities, and also, to trap the interests of professionals seeking to improve job skills and economic status. The Master of Science degree is awarded to qualifying students directly by Carnegie Mellon University. SOURCE: INTRALOT media release. Loto-Québec's Special-Edition Célébration Lottery Continues to Gain in Popularity MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (November 25, 2004) - The popular special-edition Célébration lottery is back with its usual bounty of prizes. Available for sale since Monday, November 15, this $20 lottery is sure to be a hit with consumers thanks to its unique concept, which offers as much as $23 million in prizes. "An enduring Holiday tradition, Célébration continues to gain in popularity. Many Quebecers have found Célébration to be the perfect Christmas gift for their loved ones or a special treat for themselves. It's also a great source of group fun, with many choosing to buy tickets with friends or colleagues. "Thanks to the abundance of prizes available and the possibility of being crowned a millionaire in front of a TV audience while revelling in a luxurious weekend at the Lac-Leamy Urban Resort in Gatineau, the Célébration lottery is truly the stuff of dreams!" said Simon Patenaude, Managing Director of Loto-Québec's Marketing department.
Célébration 2005 features $23 million in prizes, including a $5 million grand prize, two $500,000 prizes and two $100,000 prizes, all of which are drawn for the benefit of ticket holders at home. And there's more! Each day in December, a pre-draw will be held for one of the 31 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SUVs valued at $50,000. And of course there's the ticket's instant segment, which gives consumers the chance to win prizes of up to $50,000 or an entry in the draws set to take place during the draw extravaganza to be broadcast on TV on January 9, 2005. During this prestigious event, countless television viewers will be watching with growing anticipation as one of the lucky people who uncovered three symbols "1 000 $ + tirage TV" on their tickets becomes a millionaire. The new year is going to get off to a fairy-tale start! Célébration 2005 is an emotion-packed television event, as much for those participating in person on stage as it is for the ticket holders and television audience. Riveting suspense and a cherished tradition . . . There's nothing like it anywhere in North America! For the fourth year in a row, the Célébration 2005 draw extravaganza will take place at the Lac-Leamy Resort in Gatineau and be broadcast on the TVA network on Sunday, January 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Every year, this event draws over a million TV viewers! The evening of thrills will be hosted by well-known singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland, who will be accompanied by Loto-Québec's favourite moneyman, Yves Corbeil. The show will be directed by Robert Marien and produced by the firm PRAM Québec inc. SOURCE: Loto Quebec. For more information Tattersall’s New EssNet Lottery System Goes Live! STOCKHOLM, Sweden (November 30, 2004) -- EssNet today announced that the implementation of a brand new ELOS system for Tattersall’s was completed on Monday, Nov. 29. The switch over from the old system went according to plan and 915 retailers across four Australian States and Territories can now benefit from 1,500 new E6 terminals with increased reliability and retailer service efficiency. As one retailer commented shortly after the system was switched on: "It’s a dream come true and well worth the wait – customers are thrilled. It’s the Lamborghini of lottery terminals!"
Players will benefit from new entry coupons and clearer tickets for all games and also customer LCD information displays, which allows them to view the types of entries they are submitting. Other new features include ticket validations for up to 52 weeks, which means that players can have tickets for draws going back 52 weeks checked at their local retail outlet. Players can submit 26 draw advance entries and they have the ability to purchase larger Quick Picks. The new system can process tickets from the old system, thus allowing a smooth transition for players requesting prize payouts for draws made before Nov. 29. "Implementing this new lottery system is one of the largest projects undertaken by Tattersall’s," said Mr Duncan Fischer, Tattersall’s CEO. "Now we have one of the most advanced lottery systems in the world, ensuring that Tattersall’s stays at the leading edge of lottery technology for the decade ahead." "This is a milestone for EssNet, replacing a system from one of our main competitors. I am very proud that both our staff, products and services have proved to meet the needs of Tattersall’s," commented Mr Hans Vigmostad, EssNet President and CEO, "and we will continue to do our utmost to maintain a mutually fruitful and rewarding cooperation between our two companies." About Tattersall's Tattersall's, based in Melbourne, is Australia's largest privately owned gaming company and also one of the world's largest gaming companies with an annual turnover of approx. AUD 13 billion (EUR 7 billion). The company operates over 1,500 lottery terminals in four Australian States and Territories, and over 13,000 gaming machines in Victoria.
About EssNet EssNet is one of the leading suppliers in the lottery
industry, providing a full suite of lottery and gaming products - from new
games, a variety of terminals and integrated solutions for Internet and mobile
telephones, to the installation of turnkey systems. SOURCE: EssNet (www.essnet.se). OGT Hires Art Kiuttu as Lottery Account Executive SAN ANTONIO, Texas, USA (November 26, 2004) -- Oberthur Gaming Technologies ("OGT") is pleased to announce that Art Kiuttu, formerly Games Product Manager for the Oregon Lottery, has joined OGT’s U.S. Sales division in San Antonio, Texas, as Lottery Account Executive. Art has over 19 years of lottery experience, having worked for the Oregon Lottery since start-up in 1985. He began his lottery career as a Regional Sales Manager in southern Oregon and held that position for five years. He was promoted to Corporate Sales Manager in 1990, and three years later was promoted again to Sales Development Manager and was responsible for developing and implementing statewide sales and marketing programs. In 1997, he assumed the title of Traditional Games Product Manager and was responsible for all instant and on-line game development, their associated product and marketing plans, market research, and budgetary oversight.
"Art’s in-depth knowledge cuts across all lottery product lines. He has developed retail incentive and training programs, key account sales programs, and a number of selective marketing campaigns to increase lottery sales and public awareness for the lottery’s beneficiaries. He will be a tremendous asset for OGT as we expand our portfolio of lottery offerings to the industry. He has earned an excellent reputation in the industry and is well-respected for his innovative approach to instant game development and product marketing" says Kathy Matson, Vice President Sales and Marketing of OGT-USA. "We are thrilled and honored to have him on our team". About Oberthur Gaming Technologies (www.oberthurgt.com) With more than 30 years of lottery-specific expertise and over a century's experience in the security printing industry, Oberthur Gaming Technologies is the world’s leader in the printing of innovative instant lottery tickets. OGT currently supplies a full range of high quality and innovative products and services to 100 clients in some 50 countries. With a worldwide annual production capacity in excess of 14 billion tickets, the company has production units and offices in Montreal, Canada; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Harleysville, Pennsylvania in the U.S.; Paris, France; Vienna, Austria; and Sydney, Australia. SOURCE: Lyse Trudel, Communications Officer, Oberthur Gaming Technologies, (+1-514) 254-3600, ext. 101, Email: info@oberthurgt.com. New CEO at Dutch State Lottery THE HAGUE, Netherlands (November 25, 2004) -- The Dutch State Lottery today announces that Mrs. Y.R.C. (Yvonne) van Oort has been appointed CEO. From January 1, 2005 onwards Mrs. Van Oort succeeds Hans Smits who has managed the organisation on an interim basis since November 2003. Mrs. Van Oort currently serves as CEO of ECI B.V./Euroboek B.V.
Mrs. Van Oort is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of senior management experience. Since December 2000 Mrs. Van Oort has been responsible for setting the strategy and overseeing the daily operations of ECI B.V./Euroboek B.V., which is part of international media giant Bertelsmann. She joined the Direct Marketing organisation in 1999 as program director. From 1995 until 1999 Mrs. Van Oort served as CEO of Unieboek/Van Reemst, a Dutch book publishing house. From 1988 till 1995, before Unieboek B.V. took over Van Reemst, she acted as CEO of Unieboek B.V., an independent division of PCM Publishers, one of the largest publishers in the Dutch language region. Outside her professional activities Mrs. Van Oort has served as member of the board of the CPNB (Collective Propaganda for the Dutch Book) from 1985 until 1991. From 2001 onwards Mrs. Van Oort has been a member of the board of the KVB (Royal Society of the Dutch Book Trade) Apart from the CEO, the board of the Dutch State Lottery consists of Mike van Snek, Chief Commercial Officer, and Paul Arisse, Chief Financial Officer. SOURCE: Dutch State Lottery via WLA. Veikkaus' Internet Sales Hit Record High
VEIKKAUS, Finland (November 24, 2004) -- The weekly turnover of Veikkaus' Internet gaming service OnNet hit a new high of over €3.3 million on round 45, with a record rollover jackpot in Lotto. On round 45, OnNet's share of the total turnover of Veikkaus' games amounted to 10.4 percent. Over 9,000 new gaming accounts were opened, as compared to 2,000 new accounts a week on a normal round. The lottery now has around 250,000 registered players on OnNet. Veikkaus' games are offered at both retail outlets and over the Internet, through the OnNet service. The majority of Veikkaus' games are sold through its 2,850 online and 900 instant ticket retail outlets. Veikkaus' most popular retail outlets include kiosks and convenience stores, super markets and service stations. SOURCE: Veikkaus Oy Communications, Phone: 358 20 750750, Fax: 358 20 7507145, Email: tiedotus@veikkaus.fi. 
ALPHARETTA, Georgia, USA (December 2 , 2004) -- PAC-MAN™, the computer-generated, ghost-chasing character who revolutionized the video arcade business more than two decades ago, has made his first public appearance on lottery instant scratch tickets in the State of Washington, MDI Entertainment announced today. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Scientific Games is the exclusive provider of PAC-MAN™ lottery licenses in the United States and Canada. Washington Lottery’s $2 PAC-MAN™CASH is the first of three instant games inspired by the world famous maze game that will greet U.S. lottery players this season. The Delaware and New Jersey Lotteries are also set to launch PAC-MAN™ instant games in 2004. MDI President Steve Saferin said the triple launches "represent one of the quickest appearances of a new licensed property in multiple states" in the company’s history. "We’re very excited to see how PAC-MAN™ has sped to the front of pack," Saferin said, adding "This acceptance really speaks volumes about the pure fun and entertainment value associated with the brand. And we look forward to a lot more PAC-MAN™ fun in 2005 with monitor game versions of PAC-MAN™ being added to Scientific Games’ mix of lottery products." In the Washington instant game, players wind their way through a simulated PAC-MAN™ video game board maze seeking to win cash prizes of up to $20,000 and "instant win" PAC-MAN™ video arcade games, before one of the ghost characters catches them. The game went on sale November 16th. The Delaware Lottery game is the first PAC-MAN™ scratch game priced at $3 and features a second chance drawing to win a PAC-MAN™ arcade game Grand Prize or packages of PAC-MAN™ merchandise memorabilia. Delaware’s PAC-MAN™ CASH also features the maze play style. Top instant cash prize in the game will be $3,000. When the New Jersey Lottery introduces its $2 PAC-MAN MANIA game on December 27, it will become the first PAC-MAN™ game with a key number match play style. New Jersey’s game features a top cash prize of $30,000 and a schedule of ten LOTTERY BONUS ZONE® second chance drawings in which players may mail in entries or submit them via the Internet for bonus chances to win one of twenty PAC-MAN™ video arcade games and close to 1,000 PAC-MAN™ merchandise prize packs. NAMCO Holding Corporation’s PAC-MAN™ will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2005. Namco Holding Corporation: Namco Ltd. is a Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Namco participates in the production, distribution, and operation of a diverse set of entertainment products, which include coin-operated arcade machines, home videogame software, game arcades, and mobile games. Namco has created some of the industry's greatest video game franchises: PAC-MAN™, Galaga®, Tekken®, Soulcalibur®, and Time Crisis®. For more information about Namco and its products log onto www.namco.com.
About Scientific Games: Scientific Games Corporation (www.scientificgames.com) is the
leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to
lotteries, and the leading supplier of wagering systems and services to
pari-mutuel operators. SOURCE: MDI Entertainment. Find Out the Story Behind Lotterywest's New Advertisements PERTH, Western Australia (November 22, 2004) -- Lotterywest has just released two of its three new corporate advertisements showcasing the diversity of groups supported by Lotterywest. The two groups featured so far are Veterans Support Group & LINCS, and Fishers with Disabilities. Keep an eye out for the third! Honouring the Memory – Lest Aboriginal Veterans Lie Forgotten There is a certain irony in the phrase ‘Lest we Forget’ which is so strongly associated with Australian and New Zealand War Veterans, especially when many Aboriginal veterans lie in unmarked graves.
With some 400 deceased Aboriginal veterans in Western Australia, who prior to 1967 were not recognised as citizens, very few have been honoured for their war service. This is particularly so for families of the ‘stolen’ generation where the forced removal of their children has broken the song lines of generations. Other than a faint trail through dusty archives in long forgotten files the memory of the previous generation’s service history is buried and for the most part, unacknowledged. ‘Honouring the Memory’ is a project initiated by the WA Veterans Support Group to link Aboriginal veterans and their families and support them in researching and documenting their service history. With the support of a Lotterywest grant, the project has focussed on the ceremonial laying of headstones which acknowledge deceased Aboriginal veterans. The ceremonies, which pay tribute to their service history have engendered family pride and laid the foundation for building trust, partnership and unity within the community. "Honouring the Memory’ has affected not only those committed to the reconciliation process but all kinds of people. Lotterywest has provided an initial grant of approximately $73,000 as well as given an ‘in-principal’ agreement to support the project with over $210,000 over the next three years. This has enabled a process of real education and respect to begin at all levels allowing individuals, families, communities and Government to appreciate how past Aboriginal and veteran policies have impacted on the lives of Aboriginal people today. ‘Honouring the Memory’ pays tribute to the unsung heroes in our community and Lotterywest is proud to support this project which appropriately honours Aboriginal veterans and their families – Lest we forget. Fish Tales Tales about fishing, especially the ones that got away, have been with us forever. While most people have a fishing tale to tell, the experience of meditating over a line in the water has, until recently, been the stuff of dreams for people with disabilities. Thanks to the dream of Neville Thomas and the support of a Lotterywest grant, dreams of fishing for some people with disabilities are now a reality. A keen fisherman himself, Neville was determined to share his joy of fishing with people who could not cast or reel in a fishing line, because of mobility or motor skill difficulties.
Neville developed a series of custom-built fishing rods with casting devices operated by electromagnet or sling shot mechanisms. His inventiveness in creating rods that could be operated by knocking, tilting or blowing, meant that people with mobility issues could participate in the thrill of fishing. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Dalkeith and the support of Volunteer Fisheries Liaison Officers, Neville was successful in applying for a Lotterywest grant to produce a series of custom built rods and run fishing workshops for people with disabilities. The model for running the fishing clinics developed out of the Department of Fisheries’ Volunteer Fisheries Liaison Officer Program and was organised jointly with Kids Camps, the WA Disabled Sports Association, and the Selby Recreational Service, a division of the Paraplegic-Quadriplegic Association of WA. The success of the initiative has increased demand for the program, which has enabled over 1,000 people with disabilities to participate in recreational fishing over the past three years. Since supporting the development of the rods, Lotterywest has also supported the construction of a purpose built trailer to transport the fishing equipment as well as the coordination of workshops throughout the State which provides access to recreational fishing for people with disabilities living in regional areas. The overwhelming demand for the program has required an increased focus on the development of volunteers, resources and programs, which have lead to the development of the newly incorporated ‘Fishers With Disabilities Association.’ Most recently, Lotterywest has supported the new Association with the fabrication and fit-out of a 6.5 meter flat-bottomed boat designed for ease of access to accommodate people in wheelchairs. The boat will be used for weekly workshops on the Swan River and estuary. This fish tale gives you a glimpse of some of the wonderful initiatives in our community which give all people the opportunity to access some of the simple pleasures that so many of us take for granted. SOURCE: LotteryWest. EGET Launches Instant WinOne™ Game Platform for Internet and Mobile HELSINKI, Finland (December 3, 2004) -- European Game & Entertainment Technology Ltd Ab (EGET), a Finnish supplier of digital gaming solutions, chose the World Lottery Association (WLA) convention in Durban 14th-19th November to launch the WinOne™ Instant Game Platform. The new platform will enable any lottery operator to add mobile and internet to their existing offering quickly and cost-effectively. 
The new offer runs on EGET’s established and robust WinOne™ Gaming Platform, which already powers internet and mobile games of a range of large licensed gaming operators. A recent implementation was the supply of an MMS scratch card to Sperospel.se in Sweden. Sperospel is the holder of a national lottery license and has been providing internet instant lottery games to the Swedish public since 2003. Now, thanks to EGET’s solution, the first for a licensed lottery operator anywhere, players may also enjoy the same games on mobile. The instant games portfolio includes classics such as Keno and Wheel of Fortune, as well as many scratch cards and other original games, and offers the quality of graphics and game-play associated with the best online gaming operations. A full back-end management system is available to customer support staff and players. 
EGET´s strategy is to continue to enrich its instant game portfolio with exciting and attractive new games, while continuing to build all applications on its WinOne™ Platform to ensure that communication with the back-end remains secure. "The creation and delivery of the WinOne™ Instant Games Platform enables lottery operators to enjoy the benefits of these new delivery channels with the minimum of disruption to their existing operations," comments Lauri Gorski, CEO of EGET. "In contrast to many recent announcements in this sector, EGET has already delivered mobile implementations, which supply our gaming customers with significant new revenue streams. One of our first deliveries – over two years ago - was a complete mobile solution to enable national Finnish tote operator Fintoto to offer mobile betting services to its customers."
About EGET: European Game & Entertainment Technology Ltd Ab (EGET)
was founded in 1999. EGET specializes in providing digital solutions for
licensed gaming operators in fully regulated jurisdictions. EGET is a driving
force in the evolution of gaming systems as well as related technology and
services. For more information about EGET, please visit www.eget.fi SOURCE: European Game & Entertainment Technology Ltd Ab
(EGET) Press Release.
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