Techlink

Sydney, Nova Scotia – As public concern for problem gaming associated with Video Lottery Terminals (VLT’s) increases, regulators are eager to introduce new and innovative responsible gaming solutions.  Techlink Entertainment’s GAMEPLAN (a responsible gaming device) is leading the way. The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation has chosen this solution to help educate and empower players to gamble more responsibly.

“We are very pleased that the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) chose our solution as the best of several proposals they received in response to their Request for Proposals in April of this year.  GAMEPLAN is the only solution on the market today that has been proven through extensive field-testing and research.  Three independent research firms, two Canadian and one from Las Vegas, agreed that our product has a positive impact on gambling behaviour.  Providing players with the right information and tools is critical in helping them gamble responsibly,” notes John Xidos, President and CEO of Techlink Entertainment.

Techlink has spent the past decade researching, developing, and testing responsible gaming solutions.  As part of the winning proposal, Techlink has partnered with Rite Solutions based in Rhode Island.  This company will be providing expertise in the area of networking and solutions management. 

“The board of directors has always had great faith in Techlink and the products it develops.  The GAMEPLAN device is a revolutionary product that has already generated significant interest in the investment community.  With the announcement by the NSGC, we expect the company’s growth will continue at a significant pace”, comments Martin Chernin, investor and member of the Techlink Board of Directors.

The continued rise in popularity of VLT’s has created significant revenue streams for jurisdictions.  Along with these new revenue streams - has come a demand to make sure players are gambling responsibly.  Techlink’s proven solution is garnering interest from several jurisdictions in Canada and abroad. 

About Techlink Entertainment
Techlink Entertainment has been in operation for more than a decade and is recognized internationally for its ground-breaking work in developing a responsible gaming solution that is proven to provide players with the information and tools they need to play responsibly.  Techlink has two core product lines:  the GAMEPLAN (Responsible Gaming Device) and the Performer (Electronic Gaming Machine).

Additional information can be found on the company’s website:
techlinkentertainment.com

About Rite Solutions
Rite-Solutions is an employee-owned small business based in Rhode Island, USA.  The company is focused on leading-edge engineering and information technology solutions for both Government and Commercial customers.  Throughout its history, the company has applied innovative technologies in the formulation, development, and integration of solutions for its broad Federal and Commercial customer base.

Additional information can be found on the company’s website:
www.rite-solutions.com.

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For information contact:
Moira MacDonald
Techlink Entertainment
+1 (902) 488 8801

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The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation has chosen a solution to help keep Nova Scotian’s gambling responsibly on VLT machines.  Techlink Entertainment’s Responsible Gaming Device called GAMEPLAN came out on top of several proposals put forward in April of this year.

The solution that was put forward by Techlink is the only one of its kind to be proven in field trials and with independent research firms.  Two Canadian firms and one from Las Vegas all agreed that the GAMEPLAN device had a positive impact on the behaviour of gamblers.  The research also scored very highly among the players that took part in the test.

Techlink has partnered with Rite Solutions out of Rhode Island, USA to assist as experts in networking and solutions management.  Nova Scotia is a world leader in responsible gaming and because Techlink’s solution was chosen by the province significant interest from other jurisdictions has been generated across Canada and around the world.