INNOVATE GAMING | CONTENTS
Innovations
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Pages 3-17
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Countdown of the Top 10 Gaming Innovations...
Exciting times lie ahead as the gaming industry propels to the forefront of technology, launching
products at the cutting-edge of innovation. Breakthrough technologies power casino management
systems, delivering rapid networking capabilities, in-depth player tracking, sophisticated marketing
tools and effective financial control. Inventive graphics and interactivity come to life with sharp displays,
engaging features and encompassing sounds. Key talent is being optimised in the industry, whether it be
programmers, artists, or business leaders, all working in harmony to advance the gaming experience.
We have compiled the top ten gaming innovations reviewed by Innovate Gaming throughout the
year. Each review has been selected from an in-depth assessment of land-based, online, mobile and
social products that gained significant momentum in 2013. Products were selected on an unbiased
basis determined by the unique innovations and concepts introduced to gaming for the first time and
technological benchmarks set as the industry moves into 2014. More detailed reviews and a full list of
gaming innovations categorised into sectors can be found on the www.innovategaming.com website.
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Markets
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Pages 19-32
Examination into upcoming Gaming Markets...
Macau remains the world’s largest gambling market and analysts estimate gaming revenue will increase
around 15 percent in 2013, having grown 20 percent for the fiscal year ended in June. Elsewhere in Asia,
more and more countries look to update their gaming laws to benefit from growing middle-class tourism
in China, which has eclipsed VIP growth. As the US casino sector continues to struggle in the wake of
the recession, lawmakers ease regulations throughout the nation to incentivise operators.
European governments are looking at gaming to inject revenue into the economy and Spain is poised
to lead the way. Legislative changes in Oceania and tighter control over regulation in South America
is opening a plethora of new opportunities. We have selected several regions to watch this year and
next, where legislation is on the brink of opening new gaming markets. Full market reviews that follow
international jurisdictions can be found on the www.innovategaming.com website.
Japan.....................................Page 20
Myanmar (aka Burma)..........Page 21
Sri Lanka...............................Page 22
Taiwan...................................Page 23
Vietnam.................................Page 25
”Change the status quo and then you’ll succeed.” - Sheldon Adelson
Innovate Gaming Review 2013/14
Samoa....................................Page 26
Sapian....................................Page 27
Jamaica..................................Page 28
Trinidad and Tobago..............Page 29
Spain/Andorra........................Page 30-32
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