MOHAVE COUNTY – Nearly 200 children enjoyed fun, creative and educational classes during College for Kids this summer at Mohave Community College, and families are encouraged to sign up for next year’s camps. MCC’s Community Education division organizes the summer camp with a focus on teaching children about the history of Mohave County, STEM, exploring… Read More »
Play Synergy to Acquire Aruze Gaming Slot Machine Business
Empire Technological Group, which does business as Play Synergy, announced today that it is acquiring the US slot machine operations of Aruze Gaming.
In February, Aruze filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the State of Nevada. Last week, the company announced it is shuttering its Las Vegas office, laying off 100 workers as part of that process.
Financial terms of the Play Synergy purchase weren’t disclosed. Pending court and regulatory approvals, Play Synergy said the transaction could be finalized within the next 30 days. Aruze is the maker of the Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win slot machines, among other electronic gaming machines.
The company’s lone shareholder is Japanese businessman Kazuo Okada and its US clients include brick-and-mortar and internet casino operators.
With acquisition, Play Synergy is assuming “responsibility for, the related sales, service, support, and operations of Aruze’s slot route and operations.”
Play Synergy May Save Some Aruze Las Vegas Jobs
As noted above, Aruze announced last week that it plans to eliminate 100 jobs at its Las Vegas headquarters, but it’s possible some of those roles may be saved.
Aruze, Play Synergy, and all other stakeholders in the process have worked exceptionally well together to provide the vast majority of Aruze team members with new employment opportunities,” said Play Synergy President Frank Feng in the statement. “This along with interest from others in the industry has had the result of minimizing the disruption to those impacted and their families.”
Play Synergy didn’t mention how many of those 100 jobs, if any, could be saved. The buyer of the Aruze US slot operations also highlighted a commitment to the seller’s customers, noting it expects a smooth transition.
“Play Synergy understands that this process can be unsettling to Aruze’s current customer base and wants to reassure each of them that our team, including those that will be joining us from Aruze, are committed to a smooth transition along with a focus on excellence in customer service,” according to the statement.
Play Synergy Story
Play Synergy has three primary divisions – slot machines, table games and technology. The company’s gaming machines include the Lucky and Penny series of slots as well as electronic keno and poker offerings. It’s table games include variations of baccarat, blackjack and poker.
“We started in the table game business and have developed a collection of market-proven winners, including our flagship table game Golden Frog Baccarat,” according to the company.
Play Synergy’s SMRT Choice table game technology provides casino operators with live player analytics and can be customized across various iterations of baccarat, blackjack and poker.
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Jackpot: Jesus C. Wins $10.5M on Slot at Cannery Casino
This summer has been very rewarding for players at several gaming properties. A Las Vegas local, known as “Jesus C.,” won $10.5M last week on a slot machine at Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas.
He hit the jackpot on the IGT Megabucks machine on July 7 with a $40 bet at the Boyd Gaming property.
The total payout was $10,488,726 after he lined up three Megabucks symbols, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
It was the first time he played at the casino. More often, he plays at the Orleans or Gold Coast casinos in Las Vegas, according to Las Vegas TV station KTNV.
The mystery player will use some of the money to purchase a house for his mother.
Grandpa Wins
Also, a very lucky unnamed grandfather from California’s Ventura County won $1.3 million on July 1 at Chumash Casino Resort.
He hit the record-setting payout on a progressive slot machine in the higher limits room at the Santa Ynez, Calif. gaming property.
Five weeks earlier, the same player won $556K at another slot also at Chumash Casino.
Some of the money will go toward tuition for the winner’s grandchildren. One apparently favorite granddaughter, who will reach the age of 16 in September, will get a new car as a present thanks to the jackpot, according to KABC.
The previous record jackpot at Chumash was $1 million which was won in 2014.
“I was just surprised and very glad,” the mystery winner told the Santa Barbara News Press about the jackpot.
He plays at the casino every couple of months, the Sacramento Bee further reported.
The casino is located about 125 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Sons Bring Luck
Earlier this month, on July 6, a mother named Patricia Hendricks of Michigan, won $416,040 while playing Three Card Poker at the Paris Las Vegas casino.
She was playing the game for about 30 minutes when she got the win. She was visiting Las Vegas with her family, including her three sons, when she decided to stop into the Caesars Entertainment gaming property.
With the jackpot, Hendricks will be able to afford a trip to Europe.
She also will share some of the money with her sons.
Caesars Palace Jackpots
In Las Vegas, on Tuesday, another unnamed player won $102,050 on a slot machine at Caesars Palace.
Also, on Tuesday, a player won $102,050 while playing Buffalo Gold on a slot machine at Caesars Palace. That player at the Caesars Entertainment property was not identified.
Also, at Caesars Palace, on July 2 another unnamed player won $100,501 on a video poker machine. Still another mystery player won $100K on June 30 also while playing video poker at Caesars Palace.
Just days earlier, on June 27, another mystery player won $100K while playing video poker also at Caesars Palace.
It was on July 1, when another mystery player won $100K jackpot at Rampart Casino in Las Vegas. The person won with royal flush in diamonds.
Across the county at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minn., the property announced this month an unnamed winner won $109,983.36 while playing Dragon Link Autumn Moon.
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Scam Alert
The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to make the community aware of a recent local phone scam that has been reported. In this phone scam, the caller portrays themselves as either a representative of the Lake Havasu City Police Department or the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. The caller identification number appears to show… Read More »
$31 Million In Jackpots Won By Boyd Gaming Guests In June 2023
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — June was another good month for people who went to Boyd Gaming. Officials say that lucky jackpot winners won more than $31 million in jackpots last month, and at least 15 of them won $10,000.
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Jackpot: Over the course of two days, a lucky visitor to Caesars Palace wins $1 million in three payouts.
Over the weekend, one gambler at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas saw incredible repeat luck. Three jackpots totaling $1M were won by the visitor at the Caesars Entertainment venue.
the above-depicted Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; Over the weekend, a gambler at the venue won three jackpots. (TripAdvisor photo)
Jackpot: New Jersey player wins record $3.29M at DraftKings casino
Last week, a player in New Jersey at the DraftKings Casino won a $3.29 million progressive prize. That represents a high reward for the business.
Above is a sign for DraftKings. The business recently saw a gaming payout record. (Bloomberg photo)
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