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Caesars to roll out Pivot3 for surveillance
Caesars Entertainment, the US-based casino operator, has decided to implement Pivot3 hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) appliances on 14 sites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Emea) to enhance its video surveillance facilities. This is after the company’s existing digital video recording system is inviting close legal and police scrutiny.
The roll-out – which has seen Caesars replace existing Dell servers and iSCSI storage – has allowed the company to deploy advanced CCTV functionality using Milestone software to avoid falling foul of licensing requirements to submit video footage to police and court requirements. Caesars has 14 sites in the Emea region – in the UK, Egypt and South Africa – with between 70 and 250 cameras at each.
It had previously used digital video recorders (DVR), with footage stored on hard drives on JBOD-like arrays.
A key drawback to the DVR system was that if disk failure occurred it was hard to recover footage, said IT director Charles Rayer.
“Because it was not a proper Raid array, data was recorded across drives with no structure, so some data was lost, or at least until the maintenance company could recover it,” he said.
“We had a lot of problems getting footage out of storage for court cases and police requests. Disks would fail, we didn’t necessarily know if footage had recorded, or sometimes it just wasn’t there.”
“At the end of the day it was a licensing issue and we needed something reliable,” said Rayer.
Another limitation was that to achieve the best quality video, fewer cameras could be attached to each DVR. For the best resolution and longest retention period, only four could be connected.
Caesars has so far deployed Pivot3 vSTAC hardware to nine sites, with all 14 planned to benefit. About half of its sites so far have had data migrated from the Dell MD arrays to Pivot3 capacity.
Hyper-converged infrastructure marries server and storage hardware in a single node, which can be built into clusters with scale-out connectivity between them.
Rayer initially looked at a bigger version of the Dell MD-series storage array that was already in place, but he had concerns about limitations to access to footage if there were problems with the Dell hardware.
“We had two servers for live recording with one to two hours’ footage,” said Rayer. “This was then archived to the storage array. But if the array went offline, we couldn’t get to anything older than a couple of hours.”
“With Pivot3, everything is distributed. You can lose an entire box and everything carries on. There’s better survival to failure.”
Rayer was initially wary of going down the hyper-convergence route, but is pleased with the benefits. “This move is about getting rid of risk. There’s no risk of not fulfilling licensing obligations, of not producing video quickly enough,” he said.
Rayer added that Caesars has also saved “tens of thousands of pounds” by being able to do away with a maintenance contract for 200-plus DVRs.
Source: computerweekly.com
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Amusnet has released its latest video slot, Wild Fortune.
This 5-reel, 40-fixed-payline video slot features nine beautifully designed symbols. The Wild symbol expands on all reels and positions, helping players to complete winning combinations and unlock hidden treasures.
Set against a backdrop of deep colours and twinkling lights, Wild Fortune enchants players with its vivid graphics and haunting soundtrack, immersing them in an atmosphere of mystery.
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The Wild symbol appears on all reels and stretches on all neighbouring positions, substituting for all other symbols.
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Play the game and multiply the winnings through the Gambling feature.
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The Jackpot Cards bonus game is triggered at random during the gameplay to allow players to win impressive jackpots.
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PlayStation and NODWIN Gaming Announce the Fourth Edition of the PlayStation India Cup Featuring EA SPORTS FC 26
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NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming and esports, has announced the fourth edition of the PlayStation India Cup, featuring EA SPORTS FC 26, exclusively on PS5 console.
The tournament marks the return of India’s only official console esports tournament, and features daily online qualifiers, followed by an online playoffs. The top 8 players will progress to the grand finale, which will take place during Delhi Comic Con at NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi, from 5th December to 7th December 2025. Fans will witness the country’s top EA FC 26 players competing for a total prize pool of ₹4,00,000. With the rise of football fandom in India and the ever-growing EA SPORTS FC community, this year’s championship promises bigger competition and unmatched excitement.
The previous edition of the India Cup Finals at Delhi Comic Con 2024 also featured an immersive PlayStation gaming pavilion with hands-on demos and live commentary, which saw strong engagement from Comic Con attendees.
This year, in addition to the sizable prize pool, all finalists will receive official PlayStation merchandise, making the competition even more rewarding for players who make it to the big stage.
How to Register
Registrations for the PlayStation India Cup started on October 08, 2025. Players across India can participate in the daily online qualifiers through the following steps:
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Step 1: Boot up the PlayStation 5 and ensure it is connected to the internet.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Events” or “Tournaments” section on the PS5 dashboard.
Step 3: Look for the “PlayStation India Cup FC 26” (EA SPORTS FC 26) tournament listing.
Step 4: Select the tournament and follow the on-screen prompts to complete registration.
Step 5: Confirm participation and monitor notifications for match schedules or additional requirements.
The Daily Cups conclude on November 10, 2025. Players are encouraged to register early to secure their spot in the daily qualifiers.
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said: “The console esports scene in India is a premium niche, and the PlayStation India Cup with EA FC captures that perfectly. Delhi Comic Con, where our journey began over a decade ago, provides the ideal stage, bringing together fans who love both pop culture and competitive gaming. Hosting the tournament in our 40,000 sq. ft. Gaming Arena adds to the festive spirit of Comic Con, where football fans can compete, cheer, and experience EA FC like never before. It’s a true celebration of Delhi’s vibrant fandom and the growing console esports community in India.”
The tournament will be amplified with influencer-led content, live streams and weekly updates, ensuring both players and fans remain engaged throughout the journey.
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CT Interactive has launched its premium gaming content with Novibet Greece, marking an important achievement in the company’s ongoing European expansion.
This partnership will enable Novibet’s players to enjoy CT Interactive’s versatile gaming content, which is renowned for its dynamic mechanics, innovative features, and player-centric designs. The collaboration underscores the joint commitment of CT Interactive and Novibet to deliver superior entertainment experiences that adhere to local regulatory standards.
“Launching our content exclusively on Novibet Greece is a remarkable milestone for us. It enables us to bring our top-performing games to the Greek market, and we are thrilled to enhance this with our partnership with Novibet, a brand that shares our passion for quality and innovation. Together, we aim to create a lasting impact and elevate the iGaming experience for players in Greece,” said Monika Zlateva, Chief Commercial Officer at CT Interactive.
Greek players can now enjoy a wide selection of CT Interactive’s most popular titles, including Lucky Clover, Win Storm, 40 Treasures, HOT 7s X 2 and The Big Chilli. These games have already demonstrated strong performance in other regulated markets and are expected to achieve high engagement locally as well.
With this exclusive launch in Greece, CT Interactive continues to strengthen its position across Europe by delivering localized, high-performing content that enhances player engagement and supports the market presence of its partners.
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