GTECH hosting online poker client contest

iders GTECH G2 are giving US gaming operators the chance to win a free installation of an online play for fun poker platform at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

The firm will be holding a poker tournament at the Las Vegas show which will be open to employees from any licensed US commercial and tribal casino.

The first 83 players to register before the 25 September closing date are guaranteed a seat, with the remaining seats drawn live at the SPIELO International booth, where both GTECH G2 and SPIELO International will be presenting their integrated gaming offering.

The tournament will be played out on GTECH G2’s poker product, beginning on 2 October, with each player given $5,000 of free play poker chips.

The semi-finals and final will take place on 3 October.

The winner’s organisation will receive a freeplay online poker client, bespoke portal design, full installation and a tailored package of services.

GTECH G2 and SPIELO International president Walter Bugno said: “Never before has there been an opportunity for operators to enter a competition like this.

“We are closer than ever to regulated iGaming in the US and this competition provides the most unique of opportunities for employees to make the difference at their organisation by helping to secure their company’s entry into the world of iGaming – for free.”