ASCONA, Switzerland, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Gaming Group, the global leader in independent gaming research and professional services, today announced that it has hired industry veteran Rene Lindsen to direct the company’s Europe 2009 initiative.



As Spectrum’s Associate Director - Europe, Lindsen will oversee Spectrum’s marketing, brand development and client services throughout Europe from his office here. Lindsen will work with gaming operators, investors and governments in apprising them of Spectrum’s array of services, including:

·- Licensing Investigations

·- Regulatory Services

- Compliance Auditing

·- Anti-Money-Laundering Controls

- Business Intelligence

·- Marketing and Operations Consulting

- Feasibility Studies

·- Market Analyses

·- Economic-Impact Reports

·- Country Evaluations


“Rene Lindsen brings a wealth of experience to Spectrum as we broaden our reach around the world. Rene has worked in all aspects of the gaming industry, speaks five languages, and is well-versed in gaming from the United Kingdom to Russia,” said Fredric Gushin, Spectrum Managing Director.


Lindsen worked 14 years for Holland Casino, opened three casinos in Switzerland, reorganized casinos in South America and has 20 years of international gaming experience. He has further worked with operators and governments throughout Europe as an independent consultant.

“I am pleased to be joining Spectrum Gaming Group, a company that has developed a worldwide reputation for independence, integrity and outstanding service. I look forward to lending my expertise to the company and working with new and existing Spectrum clients,” Lindsen said.

Spectrum has worked extensively on five continents, including European engagements in Croatia, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Russia, Slovak Republic, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The company maintains offices in Ascona, Atlantic City, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Harrisburg, Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Macau, Manila and Tokyo.


For more information, contact Rene Lindsen at rlindsen@spectrumgaming.com or visit www.spectrumgaming.com .



Media contact:

Joseph Weinert

Senior Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group

+1-609-652-6672; weinert@spectrumgaming.com

SOURCE Spectrum Gaming Group

CONTACT: Joseph Weinert, Senior Vice President of Spectrum Gaming Group, +1-609-652-6672, weinert@spectrumgaming.com