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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
FEBRUARY 2016
Scientific Games Debuts New TwinStar Cabinet and Two New Games
cientific Games Corporation recently announced that gaming regulators have approved the new TwinStar dual-screen cabinet, a radical rst in slot gaming — a stunning, single platform capable of delivering both WMS and Bally games
with maximum results. e new cabinet is the rst to incorporate Scienti c Games’ next-generation ArgOs operating system that provides enhanced game characteristics and play features, and will launch with new versions of some of its most popular game titles, Gold Fish Deluxe and Quick Shot Dwanwu.
from two innovative and proven gaming brands to excite players and optimize the potential of
their casino oor.”
Featuring Scienti c Games’ new
CPU 4X that o ers 90 percent better processing power and unlocks a new level of gameplay
and mathematical experiences, TwinStar builds on the award- winning iDeckbutton deck by
o ering a 40-percent larger area for player interaction.
TwinStar’s 22-inch full hd digital topper is o ered in two distinctive styles. Both versions include chrome details, improved
sound, and edge lighting.
Isaacs noted that WMS and
Bally brand content will preserve many of the features that players love, including Quick Hits symbol-driven multiple
progressives and Gold sh’s high- frequency hits.
You’ll nd these new-look games in Southern California
casinos soon.
OHollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego Unveils Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub
e TwinStar cabinet, the ArgOS operating system and these two new game themes are approved in multiple jurisdictions, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York. Additional approvals are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Gavin Isaacs, President and CEO said, “ e TwinStar cabinet is a major achievement in our integration strategy, involving the collaboration of our hardware, operating systems, game development, quality assurance and many other
support teams around the globe.”
e TwinStar for-sale cabinet features dual,
vivid, 24-inch full hd displays and debuts the ArgOS state-of-the-art operating system that combines the best technology and content from two of the industry’s strongest slot brands — Bally and WMS — giving casinos the ability to adapt
it for their players.
Scienti c Games’ innovators have also developed exclusive new game titles for TwinStar to take advantage of the processing power of the trailblazing platform. Game themes include player-favorite Bally and WMS brands such as Gold Fish Deluxe, Quick Hit, Quick Shot Dwanwu, and Zeus, along with exciting new games Steam Dream and Hot Blooded.
“ e approval of this cabinet heralds the next great evolution in casino gaming. No detail has been overlooked in creating this state-of-the-art platform,” Isaacs added. “ TwinStar will give casinos a great deal of exibility in choosing the very best content
n January 20th, Jamul Indian Village announced the dining options to be available “We
at Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, including Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub, the
rst ever Tony Gwynn-themed sports bar. With the casino expected to open in mid-2016, Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub will feature a signi cant collection of memorabilia from arguably the greatest athlete in San Diego’s history.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Gwynn family to showcase ‘Mr. Padre’s’ incredible collection of awards, uniforms, and personal mementos for our customers to enjoy,” said Richard St. Jean, General Manager of Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego.
“It is surreal to have the rst Tony Gwynn- themed sports bar in our casino,” said Michael Hunter, Executive Council Member of the Jamul Indian Village. “I grew up watching and rooting for the Padres, and Tony Gwynn was one of my heroes. It will be an honor to have his memorabilia at Hollywood Casino and we greatly appreciate the partnership with Alicia Gwynn and her family.”
A variety of Gwynn memorabilia will be on display throughout the restaurant, including Gold
Glove and Silver Slugger awards, his personal narration of career highlights, game-used uniforms and equipment, and much more.
“I am so excited to share Tony’s legacy with Jamul Indian Village and the future visitors of Hollywood Casino,” said Alicia Gwynn. “Not only was Tony a great player, he was an exceptional man. It will be wonderful to have his accomplishments highlighted in East County.”
Alicia Gwynn is President of the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to bettering the lives of disadvantaged children. Her work with the Foundation mirrors the goals of Jamul Indian Village’s budding charitable organization, Acorns to Oaks.
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highlight her husband’s career and support their e orts with the less fortunate,” said Erica Pinto, Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village. “Our philanthropic interests align and we look forward to working with her Foundation to support the greater San Diego community.”
Additional dining options were also announced that will be available in Hollywood Casino Jamul- San Diego. ey include Final Cut Steak & Seafood, Emerald Chinese Cuisine, Tres Taqueria, Pizza Port, and Ruby’s Diner.
Jamul Indian Village is working together with Penn National Gaming to develop and operate Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, a $400 million gaming facility on the Tribe’s sovereign land in Jamul, about 20 miles east of downtown San Diego on State Route 94. e casino will feature approximately 1,700 slot machines and 43 live table games.
proud to join with Alicia Gwynn to
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