Restructuring to commence via Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

February 01, 2023 07:45 PM EST

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aruze Gaming (Aruze), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the State of Nevada.

This action is a part of Aruze’s efforts to seek financial restructuring in the wake of a recent garnishment judgment against Aruze resulting from a separate judgment against Aruze’s shareholder. Aruze intends to continue operating normally and utilize Chapter 11 protections to provide for an orderly consideration of the relative rights of Aruze’s creditors, customers, and employees.

“This filing was a critical business strategy we were forced to make due to external factors outside our control. We fully understand the implications associated with this action, but we believe this is the best way for Aruze to maintain the overall health of our business,” said Global CEO Yugo Kinoshita. “This restructuring has no reflection on the health of Aruze. We’re proud of the advances we have made to establish Aruze as a casino mainstay. We are highly confident this action will protect our brand, our legacy and our suite of games. As we progress through this process, we are assured that Aruze will emerge as an even stronger company.”

1 February 2023

Aruze Gaming America, a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, announced the departure of its U.S. branch president Robert Ziems.

Yugo Kinoshita, Global CEO of Aruze Gaming Group, will be taking on the responsibilities of day-to-day operations of the company as they engage in a search to identify the next leader of the U.S. branch. The transition takes effect 1 March 2023.

Aruze Gaming Europe to Provide Sales and Support for European, Middle Eastern and North African Markets 

AMSTERDAM — January 18, 2023 — Aruze Gaming Europe (Aruze), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced its first office in Europe providing a dedicated sales and service support to Aruze’s European, Middle Eastern and North African marketbases.

“Aruze’s presence is expanding rapidly in European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets and the establishment of our independent office demonstrates our continued commitment to the players and operators of these regions,” said David Meacher, Director of Business Operations at Aruze Gaming Europe. “Our customers are invaluable to us, and bringing ourselves that much closer to them will strengthen our relationship and understanding of these specific markets, as well as provide more in-depth and personalized service and sales support.”

The office operates out of The Netherlands and will serve as Aruze’s European headquarters moving forward. Aruze has seen noticeable growth in sales and installations in Europe, as well as the Middle East and Northern Africa. As new markets continue to arise in these regions, Aruze Gaming Europe will look to capitalize through a dedicated and focused regional approach.

The expansion of Aruze’s offices to Europe furthers the company’s mission to be a global provider of casino solutions. Aruze provides a gaming solution for everyone, from classics such as Lucky Roulette and ETGs like BlackJack and more, all the way to iGaming. Aruze also provides unique casino-arcade hybrid games based on the company’s Activ-Play™ technology. These games are based on the same RNG technology of a slot, but have the engaging play-style of an arcade game. With the expansion, Aruze will also continue to bring its flagship luxury cabinets to Europe. The Muso Curve 43 and 55, and Muso Triple 27 and 32 provide a comfortable and captivating gaming experience.

Four Aruze team members will kick off the European office, with the company planning to expand throughout 2023. The direct regional support office announced operations ahead of ICE 2023, where Aruze’s products will be on display at booth S9-330.

BetMGM now offers four Aruze slot titles online. Aruze’s complete game library to follow in 2023

LAS VEGAS — January 12, 2023 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc., a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the launch of four Aruze slot titles on BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator. By making its titles available at BetMGM online casino in New Jersey, Aruze is bringing casino fun to players’ fingertips.

To kick off the new relationship, four of Aruze’s classic video slot titles are now live to play in New Jersey on BetMGM: Ultra Stack Showgirls, Ultra Stack Lion, 8 Wealthy Lions and Wolf 500g.

“Going into 2023, expanding our iGaming presence is a priority for Aruze,” said Kurt Hansen, vice president of iGaming at Aruze. “Transporting the fun of our award-winning games from the casino floor to the virtual world is an important development allowing players to play anytime, any place. By expanding our suite of products beyond the casino floor, we can cultivate an entire new audience of Aruze fans who may not have a casino immediately accessible. BetMGM is a trusted and beloved operator, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to bring our titles to their players.”

As the iGaming market continues to expand, so too will Aruze’s catalog of available titles for players to enjoy which feature instant winnings at home, or on the go, pending jurisdictions. As a part of its iGaming go-to-market strategy, Aruze will also be releasing its remaining titles on BetMGM throughout 2023. With fan-favorite Activ-PlayTM titles such as Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win providing a hands-on slot gaming experience, Aruze’s iGaming titles will focus on delivering on Aruze’s promises of fun, innovation and quality.

Industry supplier Aruze Gaming America has inked an exclusive licensing agreement with single source casino games manufacturer and distributor Play Synergy that will see Aruze’s suite of titles used in Class II and Historical Horse Racing across all North American jurisdictions on Play Synergy’s Speed and Hyper Speed Cabinets.

The agreement, announced Thursday, grants each company access to market opportunities not available independently. Play Synergy can now expand its suite of offerings with Aruze’s own gaming-gambling line, while Aruze is able to expand its brand into new markets.

This, the company said, will allow the them to “tackle market expansion by joining together as two independent companies with one goal: bring more types of games to more types of players.”

In particular, Aruze pointed to its suite of “unique gambling experiences” via games such as “Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win” and “Go Go Claw”, which differ from its traditional slots and ETGs and encourage players to participate actively in their gambling experience by introducing an arcade element.

“This partnership not only brings two leading companies together, but it also brings our best and most exciting titles to new markets across North America,” said Rob Ziems, President of Aruze Gaming America. “Our partnership with Play Synergy has made expanding into Class II and HHR an obvious choice for us to bring our award-winning fun to even more gamers and gamblers.”

Frank Feng, President of Play Synergy, added, “Class II and HHR are all about content. By expanding our partnership with Aruze, we gain immediate access to an extensive library of popular game themes as well as a library of themes that have not yet reached Class II and HHR.”

Game Re-Imagines Casino Play by Blending With Arcade-Style Play


LAS VEGAS — October 11, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (Aruze), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, has announced that their Go Go Claw game has won the Product Innovation of the Year at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards in Las Vegas.

The Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas recognize and reward the gaming industry's strongest performers across the previous year. The awards are powered by the leading B2B-gaming publications Gambling Insider and Gaming America and independently adjudicated by KPMG. The Product Innovation of the Year Award recognizes the most innovative product from both the online or the land-based verticals.

Go Go Claw, part of Aruze Gaming’s Activ-Play™ game line, is a hit among players and properties alike. The newly launched game expects placements in over 100 different casinos by year's end. This innovative game reimagines the player’s casino experience. In this unexpected blend of arcade and casino-style play, a physical claw is used to attempt to place one of the prize balls in the collection bin, where a value-varied prize is unveiled. This lively and innovative take on a traditional slot machine captures the attention of all who encounter it. Go Go Claw has two theme variations: Go Go Claw - Gold Bars and Go Go Claw - Cash Grab.

“We are thrilled with this win for Product Innovation of the Year, in recognition of the way Aruze is re-imagining casino game play,” said Rob Ziems, president of Aruze. “Innovation is at the forefront of everything we do, it is our top goal, so winning in this category is special for our entire team, and we recognize the role that team has played in this win.”

Aruze Gaming is currently at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, where it has its lineup of Activ-Play® games and cabinets on display at booth #2659.

Released during G2E, this new addition rounds out Aruze’s Activ-Play™ gaming portfolio

LAS VEGAS — Oct. 13, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (AGA), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the release of Rock Paper ScissorsTM Instant Win™ for its Muso Curve 55HB™ cabinet. The game comes on the final day of the Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas, where it is available for sale.

A new spin on a playground tradition

Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win brings a school-yard favorite to the casino floor. Its enchanting music and bright lights featured across the Muso Curve’s 55-inch touchscreen display are sure to pull in passersby. And, with each play leading to a chance at an even bigger prize, gamers and gamblers are sure to come back for the thrill time and time again.

The new Activ-Play® addition transforms the classic tie-breaker hand game into an up-leveled, wheel-of-fun exciting chance to win big. With each win, players receive a rotating prize. Gamers don’t have to worry about ties here — in the event of a tie, players are rewarded with a rematch at no extra cost. Even better, the prize values go up each time they tie, up to five times.

A perfect addition to a suite of fun

“Games like Rock Paper Scissors are what make our dreams at Aruze a reality — truly taking traditional games a step further in innovation,” said Lesley Hodges, Senior Director of Marketing for Aruze. “Who would have thought that a game as simple as rock, paper, scissors could be turned into a high-energy, rewarding game that people want to play over and over again. It’s the perfect addition to our suite of Activ-Play games.”

New slot option brings a blast to Aruze’s T-32 cabinet

LAS VEGAS — Oct. 12, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (AGA), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the release of Bomb CollectorTM for its T-32 cabinet model. The game comes on the second day of the Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas, where it is available for sale.

A Boom on the Casino Floor

With bright visuals, charming music, and chances for free games and bet multipliers, Bomb Collector is sure to be a blast for gamers and gamblers, and is for sale on the floor at this year’s G2E. The game is a five-reel, three-row video slot designed for Aruze’s T-32 cabinet, and has 10 bet configurations, from 75 to 750 credits.

Expect explosions when you sit down to play Bomb Collector on Aruze’s T-32 cabinet. Place your bets and cover your ears because these bombs will go off, revealing a world of prizes. Each bomb stack gives players the chance at one of these exciting wins: Wild Boom, Prize Blast, Free Games Explosion or a Jackpot Feature. Watch out for those Wild Booms! When a player spins a wild, they could win a Mini, Minor, Major or Grand Jackpot.

Perfect Additions to a Beloved Collection

“At Aruze, we pride ourselves on making something for everyone. It’s in our tagline — innovation is our tradition. We take creating fun very seriously,” said Lesley Hodges, Senior Director of Marketing for Aruze. “Bomb Collector rounds out Aruze’s collection of beloved slot options. It is a must-play for any casino slot fans!”

Revamped Title to be Featured at G2E, Available for Sale in Q1

LAS VEGAS — Oct. 11, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (AGA), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the release of Shoot to Win Craps™ Lucky Roll, on the new, upgraded AP-X platform. The game comes on the first day of the Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas, and will be available for sale in late Q1 2023.

The new game is a revitalization of Aruze’s legacy Shoot To Win Craps, with an immersive experience through interactive play and spectacularly upgraded visuals. From the AP-7 Shoot to Win! Craps, the overhead display is upgraded with a wrap-around LED Display in the center unit. The platform is upgraded from AP-7 to AP-X, and uses a new system for Dice Sensing as well as new Dice with the upgraded security system. A new camera system is also installed supporting the latest camera system.

For game play variation, clients can utilize custom settings, including odds, commission, simultaneous bets, jackpot features, don’t bet areas, and side games. It also includes useful functionality for operators. For configurability, a new function for setting specific MIN/MAX bet on a scheduled manner is featured on this upgrade of Shoot To Win Craps.

New configuration features

Along with its new look, Shoot to Win Craps Lucky Roll features a variety of audio experiences. Operators can select and set various options, including the original Shoot to win Craps BGM. If clients want a more calm and relaxed gameplay environment, an option is also provided. In addition, a new retro vibe and a new metro sound is also available.

New display features include an LED Display configuration to match the theme or mood of the casino floor. Clients can select from three display configurations from a dynamic or simple display.

“With Shoot to Win Craps Lucky Roll, Aruze is showing its commitment to innovating on the experiences people love and combining them with modern functionality for operators,” said Lesley Hodges, Senior Director of Marketing for Aruze. “This immersive experience is a complete reimagination of a casino favorite and features the engaging gameplay that people know and love from Aruze.”

Three LCD screens provide captivating gaming experience

LAS VEGAS — September 29, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (Aruze), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the Muso Triple-32 (T-32) gaming cabinet will be for sale at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

What:

The T-32 is built for fun. With three 32-inch LCD screens, it provides breathtaking visuals and unique features tailored to an immersive and comfortable gaming experience.

The T-32’s newest feature is its honeycomb/trapezoid cabinet LED displays. This display emphasizes a stunning visual experience to attract players, adding a bright and appealing touch to any casino floor. The T-32’s new face design and ergonomic button deck feature a standard wireless charger, an optional USB charging port, wrist rest and a 13.3-inch LCD deck. Paired with Aruze’s exclusive titles, the T-32 cabinet joins classic games and a one of a kind gaming experience in perfect harmony.

Why:

Featuring the T-32 cabinet on the casino floor gives players access to the beloved suite of Aruze titles, while adding a stunning visual attraction to a casino floor. The Muso Triple-32 is the latest in a long line of cabinets innovating the gaming industry. Not only does this cabinet deliver on Aruze’s promises of innovation and quality, it also delivers on the promise of fun.

When:

The Global Gaming Expo will be held on October 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aruze will have the T-32 for sale during the entirety of the show.

Where:

Available at Aruze’s G2E booth #2659, in Las Vegas.

Aruze Gaming America is a leading global entertainment company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-quality, inventive, and engaging gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market. Utilizing the latest technologies and designs, executed specifically with the player in mind, Aruze delivers on the promises of fun, innovation, and quality. Aruze’s hybrid-style table games provide innovative takes on traditional favorites, such as Roll to Win Craps and GoGo Claw. Founded in 1983, Aruze is committed to providing exceptional service, high-performing slot themes and gambling solutions for its customers and partners. Operating in nearly 40 countries, the company is licensed in more than 200 gaming jurisdictions. For further information, visit the company's website at www.aruzegaming.com.

Creators of Activ-Play® technology to expand suite of titles in regulated markets

LAS VEGAS — October 4, 2022 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (Aruze), a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced its iGaming development strategy ahead of the 2022 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

As iGaming solutions grow in popularity, Aruze plans to leverage its beloved titles to enter already regulated iGaming markets and prepare for new and expanding markets. Aruze will also expand to international partnerships, bringing exclusive titles to players across the world.

“iGaming is an excellent opportunity to make Aruze’s titles more accessible than ever,” said Rob Ziems, president of Aruze. “More people are looking to experience gaming and gambling at home, as well as on-the-go, which means that iGaming will continue to expand at a rapid pace.

Our commitment to innovating the gaming industry is something that we don’t take lightly, and we see iGaming as a big step for innovating the gaming industry as a whole.”

Aruze currently has more than 30 titles available for play in New Jersey, and is actively working to expand its iGaming opportunities in the near future. Titles like Golden Magic™ and Ultra Stack Lion™ can be played on-the-go or from the comfort of a player's own home in available markets. Aruze will expand this list of titles as more markets emerge pending approvals as state legislatures are changed and updated.

“As technology advances, so too does the way we play. Players can now access their favorite games and instant winnings at the touch of their fingertips,” said Kurt Hansen, vice president of iGaming at Aruze. “Aruze recognizes the significant role that iGaming will have in the gaming world; it is our latest development in our continued efforts to deliver on the promises of innovation, quality and fun.”

Aruze will have its iGaming, as well as its lineup of Activ-Play® games and cabinets, on display at G2E booth #2659.

Aruze Gaming America has appointed Gabrielle Houston as its Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting, bringing 30 years of experience in the gaming industry to the role.

Gabrielle "Gabi" Houston

Aruze Gaming President Rob Ziems said: “Gabi’s wealth of knowledge and experience make her an extremely valuable addition to our leadership team. She is a highly driven and talented professional, with exceptional leadership skills, who will provide an excellent vision for our financial and accounting teams.”

Prior to joining Aruze Gaming, Ms Houston worked for Galaxy Gaming, Aristocrat, and MGM Resorts International. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s global accounting and finance operations. She will work closely with the accounting team in a leadership role and develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

“I have the utmost respect for Aruze’s leadership team,” Ms Houston said. “Aruze continues to lead by example in the innovation of the world of gaming and I’m excited to use my expertise to sustain and accelerate their growth.”

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Founded in 1983, Aruze Gaming develops, manufactures and supplies gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market.

The supplier operates across nearly 40 countries and is live in more than 200 licensed gaming jurisdictions.

LAS VEGAS, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC:GLXZ) and Aruze Gaming America, Inc. announced that the most popular craps side wager in the world, Bonus Craps™, is now available on the ground-breaking semi-autonomous craps game, Roll To Win Craps™.

The well-loved Galaxy Gaming’s Bonus Craps bets consist of a set of three independent proposition wagers, ALL SMALL, ALL TALL, and MAKE’EM ALL, that seamlessly integrate with Aruze Gaming’s Roll To Win Craps. Utilizing the same footprint as a traditional craps table, Roll To Win Craps, allows players to shoot real dice across a 12-foot LED playing field screen, with bright LED panels displaying amazing graphics and eye-catching animations.

“Our priority is making sure we continue to thrill players with our content; however they may play,” said Todd Cravens, President and CEO of Galaxy Gaming. “Partnering with Aruze to add Bonus Craps to the popular Roll To Win Craps product is a perfect example of this.”

“Today, drawing in new players and keeping them engaged requires a portfolio of games that offer new experiences and the combination of Bonus Craps with Roll To Win Craps does just that,” said Rob Ziems, President, Aruze Gaming. “We are excited to provide our customers and their players this enticing Craps combination.”

After the claw scooped up a plastic ball with a cash prize inside, a few tense moments started for California resident Dottie Dudley at Circa Las Vegas.

A claw machine by Aruze Gaming at Circa in downtown Las Vegas

Dudley, playing the game with her husband, Rich, could barely contain her excitement as the clenched claw moved — in a herky-jerky manner — toward a basket.

If the ball reached the basket, Dudley would win the prize, which could be anything from a few bucks to several thousand dollars.

The minimum bet on the arcade-style crane game is $5 but can go up to $100. The biggest jackpot is $10,000.

“It’s like life or death for those couple of seconds when you’re waiting to see if the claw drops it,” Dudley said. “It’s fun. It reminds you of what we used to play as kids at the pizzeria.”

Made by Las Vegas-based Aruze Gaming, the Go Go Claw machines are at a handful of local casinos, including the Cosmopolitan, MGM Grand, and The D Las Vegas, where the game made its Vegas debut last summer. Circa has four of the games.

“It’s been popular; we have these games in some pretty high-traffic areas,” said Rahmi Chaghouri, Circa’s director of operations. “People walking by who see this, they see people having a good time and they often want to give it a try. Aruze has been a great partner for us.”

The idea to produce the game, Aruze executive Robert Ziems said, came from the company’s owner, Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada.

The company also has some games at casinos in Southern California and plans to get up to 100 more machines on casino floors across the country before the end of the year, Ziems said.

“It was a totally new concept, so we didn’t do a big media blitz when it came out, but we’ve been really excited by the response,” Ziems said.

The game is similar to claw games found at arcades and restaurants, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. With those games, which can still be found at some businesses, the prize is often a small toy or a stuffed animal.

Though Go Go Claw has the appearance of a skill-based game, it’s actually 100% chance, Ziems said.

“There’s been a good mix of older and younger people who play the game,” Chaghouri said. “About half the people who play this are around age 40. We get people from that generation playing, probably because of that nostalgic aspect of it. It can bring back memories. No matter what age you are, people seem to like it.”

As the Dudleys continued to play the game — taking turns activating the claw — they eventually won $25. As they played, several people stopped to watch.

“It’s kind of a group game,” Chagouri said. “It’s good to play with a group where people take turns. It can get competitive.”

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This article was written by Bryan Horwath and appeared in the Las Vegas Sun.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (December 18, 2020) – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is pleased to partner with Seminole Tribe of Florida to launch the first installations of Roll to Win Craps^TM Virtual, a dealer-less version of the award-winning Roll to Win Craps^TM. Hollywood Hard Rock Casino followed by Tampa Hard Rock Casino and Immokalee Casino will be the first installs in North America.

Roll to Win Craps^TM Virtual gives players a completely new way to experience a time-honored game. By maintaining the form factor and feel of live dice craps, it still feels familiar. Roll to Win Craps^TM Virtual uses the same full-sized craps table and player stations, but becomes dealer-less by switching to virtual dice. The player designated as the shooter virtually shoots the dice by interacting with them on their terminal. The dice then shoot out across the table, animating their roll before they land. All players around the table can watch the dice as they travel down the center LED field.

Josh Collins, Vice President of Sales for Aruze Gaming America states, “We are excited to launch our new fully automated dealer-less version of Roll to Win Craps with the Seminoles. They have been a great partner and launching Roll to Win Craps Virtual with the Seminoles is a great way to kick off what we expect to be another very successful product.“

Juan Martinez, Vice President of Gaming Operations for the Seminole Tribe of Florida said, “As always, we feel Aruze has produced another winning product and we are honored to be the first casino in North America to feature the dealer-less version of this game”

Just launched on the Muso™ Triple-27 and Muso™ Triple 27HB are Cai Fu Yun Dragon™, Cai Fu Yun Fortune™, and Cai Fu Yun Lion™. All three 5 reel 243 way video slot games feature a wheel in the top box that is triggered whenever three wild symbols appear, triggering a win multiplier or Free Games.

Three Wilds give players a spin of the multiplier wheel where they can also win Free Games. Each of the amazing Cai Fu Yun games offers a different style of Free Games. Cai Fu Yun Dragon™ offers a free games wheel that spins up more free games whenever it is triggered during free games. Cai Fu Yun Fortune™ has a wheel of added Wilds that spins before every free game. Cai Fu Yun Lion™ takes the multiplier wheel from the base game and increases all the values for an exciting free games series. Players can also chase explosive progressives, as the firecrackers light up as time increases between jackpot awards. Three paths to fortune wait for you!

Las Vegas, Nevada (March 2, 2020) – PRNewswire – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) welcomes Simon Burgess in the new role of Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. In this role, Mr. Burgess will lead all core Finance and Accounting functions, including the development of a longer-term financial strategy.

Mr. Burgess brings over 25 years of progressive financial planning and analysis, operations, business process improvement, marketing, and business development experience within the gaming and lottery industry to Aruze. Mr. Burgess worked at PDS Gaming since 2001, becoming Senior Vice President of Corporate Development in 2013, where he drove development of the company’s business lines and revenue growth. Prior to his time at PDS Gaming, Mr. Burgess held several roles at Shuffle Master.

“We are excited to bring Simon on board in this new role. We anticipate his implementation of strategy to ensure we achieve and exceed our operational and strategic objectives in being a market leader,” said Rob Ziems, President and Global Chief Legal Officer of Aruze. “Simon has a tremendous wealth of knowledge about the gaming industry as a whole, and brings a distinctly technology-driven focus.”

Mr. Burgess said, “I am very pleased to have joined team Aruze. I look forward to helping them bring their ambitious goals to fruition.”

Collect glowing orbs for big prizes in Fantastic Dragons Gold™ and Fantastic Dragons Fire™! These new titles are available exclusively on the Muso™ Curve-43 HB cabinet and create a stunning presentation. When idle, full-screen animation synchronizes across cabinets to create a traffic-stopping visual of a powerful golden dragon swooping through the screens. With the optional LED sign package above, this game stands out!

Not just beautiful, Fantastic Dragons Fire™ and Fantastic Dragons Gold™ have great gameplay. Two reel sets can be enabled as can additional orbs that will help trigger the Orb Collect Feature. This feature can be triggered by either reel set or both at once. Six Orbs in one set of reels triggers the feature, with Orb prizes displayed on the Orbs themselves. Three free spins are awarded, and all triggering Orbs drop to the lowest position on each reel, just as all newly collected Orbs will. Each spin offers the chance to collect more Orbs. If all reel positions are filled, the Prize Reel will be awarded. Look for the flying Fantastic Dragons, ready to land in a casino near you!

 

 

                

Electrifying wild wins strike suddenly with lighting speed in the new Cube-X Innovator Deluxe® games Dazzling Thunder Deep Violet™ and Dazzling Thunder Wild Indigo™! These 5-reel, 30-line stepper games feature a 4-level progressive awarded through a wheel.

Three Spin symbols trigger the Dazzling Thunder Wheel, which contains both progressive jackpot awards and credit awards. If the Dazzling Thunder Wheel is awarded during Free Games, the credit awards are multiplied by the current multiplier in the free games. Both titles have Free Games triggered by three bonus symbols, awarding 12 free games. During the free games, Dazzling Thunder Deep Violet™ has a multiplier wheel that will spin every time one or more diamonds appear. This multiplier will apply to all wins and the Dazzling Thunder Wheel until the multiplier wheel is spun again. Dazzling Thunder Wild Indigo™ unlocks increasing wild multipliers every time one or more diamonds appear during free games. Prepare to be dazzled by the thundering wins in these exciting new titles!

Aruze Gaming America, Inc. in partnership with Techno Gaming will exhibit an exceptional lineup of games and cabinets at booth #210 November 20-22 at SAGSE Buenos Aires 2019.

Michael Snyder, Vice President and General Manager Latin America and Caribbean for Aruze said, “We are showcasing some of our cabinets and game titles that are performing incredibly well in the market. We have received excellent feedback on our Muso Triple-27 and Muso Curve-43 cabinets, along with the Fu Lai Cai Lai game series. We are very pleased with our valued channel partners in the LATAM market in 2019 and look forward to reaffirming the companies’ commitment to the LATAM market at SAGSE Buenos Aires.”

The Muso Triple-27, a dual-screen upright cabinet, has been one of the top indexing cabinets for eight consecutive months according to the North-American-based Eilers-Fantini Cabinet Performance Report. Operators and players both win when the cabinet is paired with one of the top-indexing games such as the low denomination, video reel Fu Lai Cai Lai game series. Aruze reports this game style along with the bonus and Jackpot Chance features are resonating with players throughout the Latin American market.

“Fu Lai Cai Lai is quickly becoming a player favorite in the LATAM market” stated Aruze Director of Sales, Arleth Godinez. “We are excited to show Fu Cai Tong at SAGSE and we look forward to similar results with this new series on the Muso Curve 43. We are very proud of our lineup at SAGSE as well as the upcoming products in the LATAM market.”

Also on display will be the top-performing Muso Curve-43 Portrait Cabinet. Continuing much of the stunning design of the Muso Triple-27, this cabinet features a vertical 43-inch J-style curved LCD monitor that creates a breathtaking display. The Muso Curve-43 features an impressive portfolio, including the Legend City and Wheel of Prosperity family of games.

“I am excited about the positive response we have received regarding both the Muso Triple-27, Cube-X Video, and Vertical-40 product lines in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay. Based on the performance of the latest single screen titles I see the opportunity to expand the Muso brand in 2020 with the introduction of Muso Curve-43,” said Carlos Mautone, founder and Sales Director of Techno Gaming, S.A.

Discover the gaming industry’s leading and innovative solutions by Aruze in booth #210 at Techno Gaming, S.A.

 

Las Vegas, Nevada (September 16, 2019) – PRNewswire – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. and Aruze Gaming (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Hong Kong) (“Aruze” or the “company”), announces the promotion of Mr. Robert “Bob” Blair to Global General Counsel. As Global General Counsel, he will exercise management responsibilities over corporate legal affairs, lead corporate strategic and tactical legal and contractual initiatives, provide senior management with effective advice on company strategies and subsequent implementation, manage the legal and contracts function, and oversee the work of outside counsel. Mr. Blair has been with Aruze since November 2017 when he was hired as the Global Senior IP Counsel and most recently served as the Global Deputy General Counsel.

“It is an honor to promote Bob to Global General Counsel,” President Rob Ziems said in announcing the promotion. “As a legal, patent, and gaming veteran, Bob brings an incredible amount of strength and wisdom to Aruze. His impact is felt across the company. In this new capacity, his expertise will continue to lead and guide the global organization as we continue to expand and enter into new and exciting areas of business.”

Prior to Mr. Blair’s tenure at Aruze Gaming, he served as Counsel and U.S. Patent Attorney for EIP US LLP, an international patent law firm, VP of Patents at Unwired Planet, Intellectual Property Counsel for Okada West (an Aruze subsidiary), and also served as Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property at International Game Technology for over seven years.

Mr. Blair received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver College of Law and his Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from the University of Nevada-Reno, where he was also a 5-year member of Division I Football and won three conference championships.

About Aruze Gaming 
Aruze Gaming America, Inc. and Aruze Gaming (Hong Kong) Ltd. (“Aruze” or the “company”), is a global games leader that has delivered decades of innovative gaming entertainment and value. Aruze operates in around 40 countries and is licensed in nearly 200 gaming jurisdictions. The company's mission is to convert universally entertaining and creative ideas into reality through innovative technology and to provide excitement, fun, and surprise to all consumers who interact with an Aruze game. For further information, visit the company's website at http://www.aruzegaming.com.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – September 3, 2019 – Aruze Gaming America, Inc and Aruze Gaming Macau Ltd. (“Aruze”) launches big payouts on their popular Fu Lai Cai Lai™ linked progressive at City of Dreams Manila in Manila, Philippines.

City of Dreams Manila has teamed up with Aruze to launch Aruze’s largest Grand Jackpot start-up, PHP 50 million (USD $984 thousand) on the exciting Fu Lai Cai Lai series.

“We are honored to have such a great long-standing relationship with City of Dreams Manila. Starting a jackpot at a staggering PHP 50 million shows a tremendous amount of confidence in our new Muso Triple-27 cabinet and Fu Lai Cai Lai series”, said Ms. Selena Che, Sales Manager of Aruze Gaming Macau Ltd. “Our Philippines Research and Development team continues to listen to the Asia Pacific region and designs games that resonate with players in our markets. It’s great to see a homegrown game like Fu Lai Cai Lai be accepted.”

“Working with Aruze and getting the most out of their latest games and technology allows us to enhance and elevate our customers’ overall experience. The new jackpot, a first in Fu Lai Cai Lai, will surely bring more fun and thrills,” said Mr. Kevin Benning, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of City of Dreams Manila.

For additional information about Aruze’s Fu Lai Cai Lai series or other products, please contact Aruze Gaming Macau Ltd. at info@agamacau.com.mo.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (July 16, 2019) – PRNewswire – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. and Aruze Gaming Ltd. (Hong Kong) (“Aruze” or “the company”), proudly announces the promotion of Mrs. Martha Schuessler to Vice President of Global Finance. In the new global capacity, she serves as the strategic leader responsible for the direction, integrity, and overall effectiveness of global accounting and financial operations, including global financial reporting and compliance, financial planning and analysis, and driving continuous process and system improvements to support the company’s growing operations. Mrs. Schuessler has been with Aruze Gaming America, Inc. since 2010 when she was hired as the Corporate Controller, then subsequently promoted to Director of Finance, and most recently served as the Vice President of Finance, Americas.

“Martha’s leadership skills have allowed her to successfully take on additional responsibilities and demonstrate strong business acumen,” President Rob Ziems said in announcing the promotion. “She is an invaluable asset to the global team and an integral member of our senior leadership team. Martha has made countless contributions to Aruze’s success and we look forward to see where she leads our global finance operations as we continue to expand globally and grow our footprint in the industry.”

Previous to her tenure at Aruze Gaming America, Inc., Mrs. Schuessler served as the Western Division Finance Controller and Fixed Asset Manager for Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., Corporate Controller for Terra Contracting Inc., Director of Finance and Administration for C2 Gaming LLC, and held various positions at Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. including, but not limited to, Revenue Manager, Buying & Planning Manager, and Materials/Cost Accounting Manager.

Mrs. Schuessler received her Bachelor of Science Accounting degree from Long Island University and is licensed in over 180 gaming jurisdictions. She currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband and her daughter.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (June 17, 2019) – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. along with SL investments Inc. and Kylin Corporation SAC, has chosen 2019’s Peru Gaming Show (PGS) to present to present several of their award-winning and top-performing cabinets and game titles, emphasizing the companies’ commitment to the Latin America market.

Aruze games will be in booth #41 displaying striking innovations that help Latin America operators reach a broad range of customers. The all-star lineup includes the GGB Gaming & Technology gold medal winner for Best Slot Product – the Muso Triple-27, the Cube-X Vertical, and the Cube-X Video cabinets. On display will be the Cube-X Vertical 40 and its top-performing game titles Wheel of Prosperity Dragon and Wheel of Prosperity Phoenix, which according to a recent independent industry report average approximately 2.5x theoretical net win vs house average. The Cube-X Video will display the Wheels Go Round series, which has averaged 1.8x theoretical net win vs house average, according to the same industry performance report.

“We are very excited to be at the Peru Gaming Show to showcase these highly successful and award-winning products into Latin America. Aruze, along with SL Investments Inc. and Kylin Corporation SAC, are pleased to present these innovative games and cabinets to our current and future valued customers in LATAM,” said Michael Snyder, V.P. & General Manager Latin America and Caribbean. “The wide-range of innovative cabinets and top-performing game titles will be a great addition to our clients’ gaming establishments. We are extremely proud to bring these proven products to the Latin America market and deliver incremental value through our products, services, and incredible partnerships.”

The Muso Triple-27 took first place in a recent America’s Top-Indexing Report (based on Theoretic Win) earning the top position. Its cutting-edge interface on three large 27-inch monitors delivers breathtakingly clear graphics and rich depth. Focused on the customer experience, the Muso Triple-27 provides a powerful high-performance audio sound system as well as being the first slot machine equipped with a wireless charger for customer convenience.

Also being launched in the Latin America market is the Cube-X Vertical cabinet, featuring an amazing 42-inch HD monitor, incredible sound system, and high-performance touch panels to immerse the players in exciting game play. The Cube-X Vertical cabinet comes with a 23-inch customized topper with LED effects to compliment the cabinet lighting.

“We have a wide range of product price points to fit almost every budget,” stated Arleth Godinez, Director of Sales of Latin America and Caribbean. “In addition to our premium Muso products, we have a great selection of new and used products available to our clients. We invite everyone to stop by our booth to discuss the various options and see what exciting opportunities we can create together for their gaming establishments.”

Discover these top-performing and innovative gaming solutions in Aruze’s booth #41 at the Peru Gaming Show.

Three wheel action is burning up the casino floor! Triple Burning Wheel Dazzling Hot Gems™ and Triple Burning Wheel Red Hot Dice™ are both 5 reel games available on the Cube-X Vertical 80™ cabinet. Both titles offer 30 lines and three flaming bonus wheels. At minimum bet, players are eligible for the bottom wheel, but as they increase their bet they unlock the middle and top wheels, also unlocking first the Mini and Minor progressives and then the Major and Grand progressives. When three Wheel Symbols land, all three wheels will spin and award prizes. Triple Burning Wheel Dazzling Hot Gems™ has a Boost wedge in the top wheel which will increase all prizes and spin all wheels again, up to two times. Triple Burning Wheel Red Hot Dice™ has a Respin wedge that spins all three wheels again, up to four times.

Three Free Games symbols trigger seven free games. During free games, Wheel Symbols are collected every time they land. When three are collected all unlocked wheels will spin and award prizes. With bold fire graphics reaching the full height of the Cube-X Vertical 80™ cabinet, the Triple Burning Wheel series are a standout presence on any gaming floor. Triple Burning Wheels are spinning up scorching wins!

 

Product video for the game series can be found here: https://vimeo.com/341014744 

LAS VEGAS, June 6, 2019 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc. and Aruze Gaming Ltd. (Hong Kong) (“Aruze” or “the company”) today announced that Mr. Takahiro Usui has notified the Board of his intention to resign as Chairman of the Board and CEO on June 30, 2019, citing personal reasons. During Mr. Usui’s 14-year tenure at Aruze, he played an instrumental role in maintaining and advancing Aruze’s position and reputation as a leading innovator in the gaming industry. “The Aruze Board of Directors collectively would like to thank Takahiro for his incredible efforts and accomplishments while at Aruze and we wish him well in all his future endeavors”, says Rich Pennington, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Each of us on the Board of Directors, as well as many within the company, look forward to a continued personal relationship with him as he is a great friend to all of us.”

Additionally, Aruze’s Board of Directors announces the promotion of Mr. Masumi Fujisawa, Aruze’s current Vice President of Product Development, to the position of Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer. “This promotion reflects the company’s belief that success in the gaming industry is driven by distinctive products that outperform those of the competition” stated Rob Ziems, President/Global Chief Legal Office, Secretary, and Member of the Board of Directors. “Masumi’s leadership and product innovation contributions to Aruze have resulted in Aruze winning top slot product awards as well as having four of the top 25 performing games in a recent game performance analysis in a US publication. His continued leadership in the new roles will ensure the company continues to excel in the global gaming marketplace.”

Aruze announces the promotion of its Group CFO/CSO, Mr. Yugo Kinoshita to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kinoshita will remain a Member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Kinoshita, a proven executive in the gaming industry, has been with Aruze since 2012, serving as SVP of Corporate Strategy and Group COO. Prior to working with Aruze, Mr. Kinoshita worked with organizations such as Nike Japan and Albirex Singapore, Pte Ltd. Mr. Kinoshita brings a strong background in marketing and product management and earned an MBA in Management from Babson College. “It is with great honor that I accept the role of Aruze’s new Chief Executive Officer. I am excited for the future of the company and look forward to continuing the momentum of success that the organization is currently experiencing,” said Mr. Konishita.

Finally, the Board of Directors is proud to welcome Ms. Hiromi Okada as a Member of the Board of Directors for Aruze. “We are pleased Ms. Okada has accepted a position on the Board of Directors. She will add a fresh perspective and balance that every board needs to stay in front of the innovation curve” stated Mr. Fujisawa, Aruze’s new Chairman of the Board.

Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is pleased to partner with Seminole Tribe of Florida to launch North America’s first installations of Lucky Roulette. The first two installs will be going into Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Casino Hollywood Hard Rock

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – 05/30/2019 – Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is pleased to partner with Seminole Tribe of Florida to launch North America’s first installations of Lucky Roulette. The first two installs will be going into Seminole Casino Coconut Creek and Seminole Casino Hollywood Hard Rock.

As a market leader in Electronic Table Games (“ETG”) Aruze continues to develop products that incorporate highly interactive features and bonuses.  Lucky Roulette is an immersive new roulette game that features an automated wheel with dynamic projection imaging. This unique roulette game offers a three-dimensional visual experience that combines the appeal of a traditional physical roulette wheel and ball with interactive graphics to heighten player anticipation and enjoyment. Lucky Roulette also offers a Jackpot Chance side bet that is unique to ETG roulette.

Josh Collins, Vice President of Sales for Aruze Gaming America states, “We are thrilled to launch Lucky Roulette with the Seminoles.  They have been a great partner and a launch at a property of this caliber is a great way to kick off what we expect to be many installs in the coming months.“

 Juan Martinez, Vice President of Gaming Operations, “We believe our players will be both excited and responsive to Lucky Roulette based on our experience with Aruze’s other ETGs. Just like with our continued property expansions, we are always looking for new ways to bring excitement and energy to both our guests and our properties.”

 

About Aruze Gaming
Aruze Gaming designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With affiliates in America, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Philippines, and Japan, Aruze Gaming produces innovative gaming products, including high-resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products, and multi-terminal devices. For more news and information about Aruze, please visit http://www.aruzegaming.com.

About Seminole Tribe of Florida
In addition to its two Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, the Seminole Tribe owns and operates the four Seminole Casinos; in Coconut Creek and Hollywood on the Southeast coast in Immokalee near Naples and on the Brighton Reservation north of Lake Okeechobee. The Seminole Tribe has long been recognized for innovation in its gaming and other businesses. It opened the first high-stakes bingo hall and casino in the United States in 1979. That facility was the forerunner of the Indian Gaming movement throughout North America.

Japan’s favorite lucky characters are here to bring a Wild fun time! Jack’s Haunted Wins™ and Jack’s Winning Spell™ are both 5 reel games available on the Muso Triple-27™ cabinet. Both titles offer 40 lines with an unusual 3-4-4-3 reel layout. These feature-rich titles have six bonuses and features when the Pumpkin Mystery is unlocked. The Pumpkin Mystery are made available through an additional 20 credit bet, which also unlocks the Grand and Major progressive. All bet levels are eligible for the Hold Spin Bonus and Free Games feature.

The Pumpkin Mystery features include Mega Symbol, Wild Reel Spin, Prize Reel, and Random Wild. The Hold Spin Bonus can also be triggered by the Mega Symbol or Prize Reel. The jack-o'-lantern character comes to life during Pumpkin Mystery features in these richly themed games. Players are in for a spooky surprise with Jack’s Haunted Wins and Jack’s Winning Spell!

 

                                                                    

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is proud to announce as of January 22, 2019, the company entered into a partnership with Techno Gaming, an independent gaming distribution company based in Argentina. Techno Gaming will be the Exclusive Distributor for Aruze in Argentina and Uruguay and an Authorized Representative for Paraguay.

Rob Ziems, President of Aruze Gaming Americas stated, “We are excited for our new partnership with Techno Gaming and we are confident that they will assist us with our growth in Latin America.”

“Aruze is a well-recognized brand in the international gaming industry, mostly in Asia and North America. Aruze will now start expanding further into the Latin American market. I am proud and grateful for the opportunity given to Techno Gaming by Aruze, as we see great opportunities in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay for Aruze Products.  Our local Customers waited a long time for Aruze products. I am very enthusiastic and look forward to expanding the Aruze brand in the local market”, said Carlos Mautone, Founder and Sales Director of Techno Gaming.

Carlos Mautone´s career in the gaming industry spans for 25 years, including heading sales and distributing slot machines for other gaming companies in the past. For more information of Aruze´s Products in the Argentinean, Uruguayan and Paraguayan market, please contact Techno Gaming at +5411-5273-2220 or cmautone@technogaming.com

Discover riches and beauty from around the world with the Legend City series! Four gorgeous games, Legend City Asian Beauty™ , Legend City Aztec Beauty™ , Legend City Egyptian Beauty™ , and Legend City Island Beauty™ are all 5 reel video slot titles available on the Muso Curve-43™ cabinet. All titles offer multiple denomination options along with varying numbers of max lines.

These four titles capture players’ attention with a mix of bonus features. Each game has a different combination of Free Games and credit reveal features. Two titles have Free Games with additional Wilds, while the other two have additional Bonus symbols during free games. The credit reveal features can be either Pick and Win or Prize Collector. Both are triggered by six bonus symbols and award revealed credits, bonus prizes or jackpots. Also featuring a Jackpot Surprise feature and a Bonus Wheel Feature, these games are sure to draw you for a fabulous game experience!

Japan’s favorite lucky characters are here to bring a Wild fun time! Happy Charm Tokyo Daruma™ and Happy Charm Tokyo Kitty™ are both 5 reel games available on the Muso Triple-27™ cabinet. Both titles offer 20, 30, or 40 line options. Three or more bonus symbols appearing on the reels will trigger the Free Games Feature. During any game, if a glowing ring appears on reel 5, a Wild Feature will be triggered. Also able to be triggered randomly, the Wild Feature adds between 4 and 15 wild symbols to the reels. After the Wild Feature is complete, a special set of reels will spin and may add a Jackpot Chance symbol to the reels. A Prize Wheel containing Jackpot awards will spin for every Jackpot Chance symbol that lands.

Happy Charm Tokyo Daruma™ and Happy Charm Tokyo Kitty™ both feature highly animated, engaging characters who represent luck. These characters interact with the reels during the Wild Feature, shooting out wilds and becoming excited. Look for these titles and find a Happy Charm!

 

 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – On Friday, February 22, 2019, Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (“ICAC”) resolved that Mr. Okada be released from bail without any conditions.  He is no longer required to report to the ICAC and his bail money was returned to him without any conditions whatsoever.

Mr. Okada was arrested by the ICAC in August of 2018 as the result of Universal Entertainment Corporation (“UEC”) and its senior executives making statements to the ICAC.  He was detained based on ICAC’s authority granted under the ICAC Ordinance, which allows for an arrest even during the pendency of an investigation. Mr. Okada argues such statements are false, misleading, and malicious charges that were lodged with the intent to destroy Mr. Okada’s reputation and break up his family. 

It is worth noting that UEC was quick to issue a press release announcing Mr. Okada’s arrest, but has made no announcement of Mr. Okada’s release from bail without any conditions.  These actions reflect a pattern of repeated attempts to discredit Mr. Okada.

In stark contrast, Mr. Okada, confident in his innocence, presented himself voluntarily to the ICAC as early as July 2018 to answer questions related to allegations against him concerning loans made by Tiger Resort Asia Limited (“TRAL”)  to a casino junket operator.  The loans in question allegedly occurred between February and March 2015.  At that time, Mr. Okada was the sole officer and representative director of TRAL and had complete authority and acted within his rights to make the loan. Significantly, documents also show that UEC in fact, despite its disavowal, “irrevocably agreed” and thus confirmed this loan. To make these allegations this years later, despite having agreed with the actions in question raises a lot of questions.

Despite the experience and the negative publicity generated by this event, Mr. Okada saw this matter with the ICAC as an opportunity to set the record straight regarding the false and malicious allegations made by UEC. The decision that he be released from bail without any conditions is a significant step in that direction.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is proud to announce that on of January 22nd, 2019 the company was named the Best Slots Supplier for 2018 at the Peermont Global Gaming Conference.

Riaan Swart, General Manager of Aruze Gaming Africa, states, “We are very honored to have received this prestigious accolade.”

The Peermont Group has a portfolio of 10 casino resorts in Southern Africa, with Emperors Palace as their flagship.

Swart adds, “The Peermont Group’s Casinos operate in very diverse areas, and this award speaks to the dedication of everyone at Aruze in understanding these various markets and supplying product that produces continuous results, regardless of the customer demographic of these Casinos. Our Technical and Compliance teams work tirelessly to ensure that we meet all deadline commitments that allow the Casinos to successfully roll out product, mitigating possible delays that can cause financial repercussions for the Casino’s themselves.”

“We also recognize the need to partner with the Slots professionals at the Casinos to constantly analyze cabinet and game mix and deliver a product that fits with the future needs of each Casino customer base.”

“Receiving this award is an honor and reaffirms the commitment and dedication that each employee at Aruze Gaming Africa contributes to the success of our Company. Thank you to the Peermont Group for the confidence shown in our product.”

Aruze will continue to offer World Class service and ensure that their cabinets and game themes meet the wants of all Casino customers in 2019 and beyond.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – On December 27, 2018, Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”), a manufacturing leader in the global casino gaming industry and PDS Gaming LLC (“PDS”), a finance and lease company that specializes in customized financing solutions, entered into a multi-year revolving credit facility agreement, the proceeds from which Aruze will utilize for general operation purposes and towards its continued investment in the R&D and production of its industry-leading gaming equipment.

Rob Ziems, President of Aruze, states, “PDS is a vital partner of Aruze. We are excited to continue our relationship with them for years to come. This multi-year revolving credit facility enables us to strengthen our product offerings to customers for the foreseeable future.”

Alex Dungan, CEO of PDS commented, “We highly value our longstanding relationship with Aruze. Their new products are tremendous. We’re pleased to help finance their future growth and success in a creative, efficient manner.”

Electrifying wild wins strike suddenly with lighting speed in the new Cube-X Innovator Deluxe® games Dazzling Thunder Deep Violet™ and Dazzling Thunder Wild Indigo™! These 5-reel, 30-line stepper games feature a 4-level progressive awarded through a wheel.

Three Spin symbols trigger the Dazzling Thunder Wheel, which contains both progressive jackpot awards and credit awards. If the Dazzling Thunder Wheel is awarded during Free Games, the credit awards are multiplied by the current multiplier in the free games. Both titles have Free Games triggered by three bonus symbols, awarding 12 free games. During the free games, Dazzling Thunder Deep Violet™ has a multiplier wheel that will spin every time one or more diamonds appear. This multiplier will apply to all wins and the Dazzling Thunder Wheel until the multiplier wheel is spun again. Dazzling Thunder Wild Indigo™ unlocks increasing wild multipliers every time one or more diamonds appear during free games. Prepare to be dazzled by the thundering wins in these exciting new titles!

 

Spectacular wild wins and fabulous Prize symbols abound in two new titles from Aruze! African Blaze™ and Vegas Riches™ are 5-reel, 243 way games available on the Muso Triple-27™ cabinet. Three jackpots and two static bonus awards are available at any bet level. When three or more Prize symbols appear, any of these can be awarded, along with credit prizes. Multiple Jackpots and Bonus awards can be won on a single spin.

During regular play Wild symbols can have a multiplier of up to x8. Both games have a Free Games series with 8 initial free games and three additional games added with each retrigger. During Free Games, Wild Multipliers can combine to award up to x60 wins. Prize Symbols can also be won during free games.

Available now, a blaze of riches await! 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, November 29, 2018 (PRNewswire) – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is excited to announce Josh Collins as Vice President of Sales at AruzeAruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is excited to announce Josh Collins as Vice President of Sales at AruzeGaming America. As Vice President of Sales, effective November 12, 2018, Collins will oversee all sales functions throughout The United States and Canada.

“Josh is a true asset to Aruze and this promotion reflects his dedication and commitment to our continued sales growth and customer satisfaction. He has shown commendable performance by consistently exceeding sales goals while developing and maintaining strong relationships with our business partners. Josh’s extensive experience in the gaming industry proves he’s a leader in developing strategic sales plans, consistently exceeding goals, and driving a culture of success that builds a great customer experience. His ability to motivate his team has led to his and Aruze’s continued success,“ said Rob Ziems, President of Aruze.

Collins career in the gaming industry started in 2000 where he has worked in both casino operations and the supplier side of the business. For 8 years, Collins held positions in casino operations where he managed a highvolumeslot operation before moving to the supplier side of the industry. Collins joined Aruze in 2008 and has recently held positions as Director of Sales throughout the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

“Ultimately, my goal is to provide quality products for our partners while making it a win-win for both sides. For a true partnership to work, both sides must feel good about what we are doing. I plan to work closely with Product Management in order to continue providing quality products for our partners.” said Collins. “Aruze is a great company with some of the best people I’ve worked with and I have no doubt we will be able to expand on that." Collins adds, ”Driving the company culture here at Aruze is very important to me. I want our team to love what they are doing as this directly reflects in how well we service our customers and perform in our jobs.”

Spin up powerful wins with Wheel of Prosperity! Wheel of Prosperity Dragon™ and Wheel of Prosperity Phoenix™ are both 5 reel, 243 ways games available on the new Muso Curve-43™ cabinet. Three Wild symbols trigger a wheel spin during the base game. The wheel will award either Free Games or up to 18x for the triggering spin. Wilds also signal a jackpot chance. If triggered during this chance, the wheel above the reels will become an all-jackpot wheel, which will spin once and award a jackpot.

Wheel of Prosperity Dragon™ and Wheel of Prosperity Phoenix™ each have a unique Free Games series. Wheel of Prosperity Dragon™ awards 8 Free games. Any win with a Wild symbol will trigger a wheel spin, awarding up to a 38x multiplier. Wheel of Prosperity Phoenix™ has a Free Games wheel that can award up to 25 Free Games on the initial spin, and is spun again anytime 3 Wild symbols appear during Free Games. Simple, powerful gameplay awaits on Wheel of Prosperity!

 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, October 23, 2018 (PRNewswire) – Aruze Gaming (“Aruze”) is proud to announce as of October 9^th, 2018 the company entered into a partnership with Spirit Gaming, an independent gaming distribution company based in Germany.  Spirit Gaming will be the exclusive distribution partner for Aruze in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.

In these countries, Spirit Gaming is now distributing all land-based products for Aruze, including the new award-winning Muso Triple-27 cabinet. David Meacher, Director of Business Development in Europe for Aruze, points out the mutual benefits of this partnership: “We have been reviewing how to best service the German, Austrian and Swiss gaming markets for some time and after extensive research we concluded that Frank and his team from Spirit Gaming are the right partners for both Aruze and Casino Operators in these important European markets. Frank and his team have an extremely good reputation and professional approach to business.”

“Aruze Gaming is a strong name in the international gaming industry, especially in the Asian and American markets. Naturally, the focus is now on Europe.  We see great opportunities for success in the German-speaking markets and this partnership will ensure that Casino Operators here have a local contact they know and trust, with the support to match”, enthused Frank Ziegler, Founder and Managing Director of Spirit Gaming.

Aruze continues to expand their team for the European market. Gary Thompson is the new Technical Sales Manager for the European Market. Gary joined Aruze in October 2018 and his main responsibilities are sales, technical and compliance support. Gary’s career in the gaming industry spans over 30 years, most recently as the Technical Product Manager EGMs at Scientific Games.  Prior to joining Scientific Games, Gary held the position as Field Service Manager at Bally Technologies and Slot Manager for Greater Atlantic casinos.

For more information Aruze’s products in the German, Austrian and Swiss gaming markets, please contact Spirit Gaming’s Sales Manager, Torben Kreienbrock at + 49 (0) 151 230 203 40 or tk@spirit-gaming.de or David Meacher, Aruze Gaming’s Director of Business Development for Europe at David.Meacher@aruze-gaming.com.

The new Cube-X Vertical®80 games Wild Explosion Get ‘Cha Gold and Wild Explosion Get ‘Cha Money™ are exploding with personality and great gameplay. As bets increase, both games go from 5 reel, 6-rows with 60 lines to up to 9 rows with 99 lines and the Wild Explosion feature enabled during base gameplay.

When the Wild Explosion feature is enabled, special Wild symbols may land with a counter and are held between spins. If their counter reaches zero, they might explode into expanded wilds, and could cause other special wilds to explode too. Both games also feature some incredibly catchy feature songs, memorable characters, free games, and four progressive levels. Boom, boom baby! We’re gonna get that cash tonight!

 

Contact an Aruze Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com!

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, October 18, 2018 (PRNewswire) – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is excited to announce that they have been awarded the gold medal for their Muso Triple-27 as the Best Slot Product in the 2018 Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards (“G&T”). 

“Our customers already know the Muso Triple-27 is a great product, and we are pleased to receive this prestigious award recognizing that,” says Justin Arcemont, Managing Director of Global Sales. “Our first-in-the-industry wireless charging is easy to point to for innovation, but the LED backlighting makes just as much – maybe more!—of an impact on the floor.”

Muso Triple-27 is the industry’s first slot machine that features a wireless charging port for mobile devices. Muso Triple-27 creates a stunning light display with its LED backlighting that gives a 360-degree presence on the casino floor. LED lighting continues behind the monitors, in edge lighting along the monitors themselves, and even in the player’s wrist rest engulfing players in the game atmosphere. Additionally, the Muso Triple-27 provides stunning graphics brilliantly displayed on large 27-inch monitors.

The G&T Awards are the casino industry’s most prestigious awards, recognizing excellence in innovation. The panel of judges consisted of casino operators, gaming analysts, and consulting professionals. The other winners of the 17^th annual GGB G&T Awards, can be found by visiting  https://ggbmagazine.com/article/17th-annual-ggb-gaming-technology-awards-winners/.

“The GGB Gaming & Technology Awards are the pinnacle achievement in the gaming industry. The judges for the awards are the experts in their fields and to be chosen as a winner is a true honor and recognizes innovation and efficiency,” says Roger Gros, Publisher of Global Gaming Business Magazine. “Aruze has proven once again to be a leader in developing products that are truly transformative in the gaming industry.”

For more information about Muso Triple-27 or any other Aruze products, visit www.aruzegaming.com or email sales@aruze-gaming.com.  

 

About Aruze Gaming

Aruze Gaming designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With affiliates in America, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Philippines, and Japan, Aruze Gaming produces innovative gaming products, including high-resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products, and multi-terminal devices.

For more news and information about Aruze, please visit http://www.aruzegaming.com.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA/Aug. 22, 2018/PRNewswire – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is pleased to announce that they have expanded their sales offices to Latin America and the Caribbean. This new division will focus on offering product and services to this area. Aruze had previously been represented in these regions by an excellent network of distributors, who Aruze thanks for their support. Aruze plans to phase in direct factory support over the next 6 to 12 months.

Justin Arcemont, Managing Director of Global Sales for Aruze Gaming, states, “The Latin America and Caribbean markets are key to Aruze’s growth plans in 2019 and we are very excited to bring the markets under our umbrella.”

To support this new endeavor, Aruze is also excited to appoint Michael Snyder as Vice President and General Manager of Latin America and the Caribbean. As Vice President and General Manager, effective August 6^th, 2018, Michael will oversee Aruze’s operations in the new territories. His responsibilities will cover Business Development, Sales Strategies, Marketing, Product and Service functions. 

Justin adds, “I am very confident that Mike’s expertise will give Aruze the guidance needed to meet and exceed our goals.”

Michael’s career in the gaming industry spans over 30 years, most recently as an owner and operator in various properties in Ecuador, Peru, Columbia, Mexico, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Michael’s gaming career started in 1984. His responsibilities revolved around providing electronic table games, sign technology and Keno equipment worldwide in such markets as the United States, Australia and Asia. Michael entered into the slot market as the Midwest General Manager for Casino Data Systems (“CDS”) in 1997. Following the acquisition of CDS by Aristocrat Technologies in 2001, Michael relocated to Florida where he held the position of General Manager of Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2004, Michael left the supplier side of the industry to venture into the operations side in Latin America. Throughout his entire involvement in Latin America he has built and maintained fantastic relationships with many of the market leaders. In 2017, Michael retired from his businesses in Latin America and returned to the United States.

Throughout Michael’s career, he has built several “startup” companies both inside and outside the gaming industry. Michael has served 23 years in the United States Air Force/Air National Guard where he was decorated for his service during the first Gulf War.   

Aruze is confident about their growth in these jurisdictions under the leadership of Michael Snyder. "This is one more important step towards growing Aruze into a dominant market leader," says Eric Persson, Aruze Gaming’s Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Aruze Gaming America.

For more information, visit www.aruzegaming.com or contact Michael Snyder at Michael.Snyder@aruze-gaming.com.

 

About Aruze Gaming

Aruze Gaming designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With affiliates in America, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Philippines, and Japan, Aruze Gaming produces innovative gaming products, including high-resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products, and multi-terminal devices.

For more news and information about Aruze, please visit http://www.aruzegaming.com.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Recently the press has reported that Mr. Kazuo Okada has been arrested by Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (“ICAC”). It is important to note that no charges have been filed against Mr. Okada. He and his family would like to make clear that they are the victims in this situation and Mr. Okada would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight regarding the false and malicious allegations made by Universal Entertainment Corporation (“UEC”) and its senior executives.

These allegations are the latest attempt by UEC to harm Mr. Okada’s reputation. After UEC’s apparently failed attempt to have the Hong Kong Police take action against Mr. Okada, it is now relying on the same flawed UEC Special Investigation Committee Report to make spurious allegations to the ICAC. The speed at which UEC issued a press release announcing Mr. Okada’s arrest reflects a pattern of repeated attempts to discredit Mr. Okada.

The ICAC was formed in the 1970’s in Hong Kong predominantly to combat public corruption, particularly among government employees. Among their powers is the ability to make an arrest without a warrant, based on allegations presented to them. Mr. Okada voluntarily presented himself to the ICAC to answer their questions regarding the allegations raised against him. The first time the ICAC heard Mr. Okada’s side of the story was when he voluntarily presented himself for questioning. We must take this opportunity to stress that no charges have been filed against Mr. Okada either by the ICAC or any other law enforcement agencies in any countries.

It is important to note that the concept of arrest is very different in Hong Kong when compared to many other countries, such as the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines. In Hong Kong it is routine for the police to arrest individuals at early stages of their investigation to interview them. An arrest usually precedes a complete and thorough investigation and it certainly does not mean that the police believe that the arrested person is guilty, or that they have sufficient evidence against that person, or that he will necessarily be charged. No judge or court is involved in the decision to arrest usually, and no probable cause is required in the decision to arrest in Hong Kong.

We expect that most people reading the sensational news about Mr. Okada do not have a proper understanding of the ICAC’s process in Hong Kong. It is believed that UEC’s intention is to destroy Mr. Okada and break up his family. They hope most people reading the latest reports will not understand the details and will simply gain a negative impression of Mr. Okada. We reiterate that no criminal charges have been filed. The investigation process will provide the opportunity for the truth to come out.

Mr. Okada is innocent, and he is an upstanding, honorable, and respectable person. Mr. Okada will regain control of the company he founded and repair the damage these acts by UEC have caused his family.

Mr. Okada is the visionary founder of several global companies, including UEC and Aruze. Aruze supports him in this unfortunate situation in which he and his family are victims of malicious attacks. Aruze wants everyone to know the truth about Mr. Okada and fully supports Mr. Okada and his family in their efforts to have the truth be known.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA/Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze Gaming”) is excited to announce that on July 27, 2018 the company entered into a distribution agreement with Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. (“Genesis Gaming Solutions”) to distribute Aruze Gaming’s casino gaming chips in conjunction with Genesis Gaming Solutions’ industry-leading BRAVO® system product line.

The BRAVO® product line consists of BRAVO® Pit, BRAVO® Poker, and BRAVO® Cage.  The BRAVO® Pit and Poker systems are renowned for providing casino operators with a complete table game management and player tracking solution that enhances rating accuracy and operational efficiency. This system also incorporates the latest patented sensor technologies, including RFID. BRAVO® Cage is the latest addition to the product suite, delivering an intuitive all-in-one cage management and inventory tracking system that dramatically improves operations.

"We are delighted to be working in partnership with Aruze Gaming, acting as their distributor for chips including RFID," comments Randy Knust, President, Genesis Gaming Solutions. "Combined with our industry-leading BRAVO® system, this partnership will enable us to give the industry a truly complete RFID tracking solution that is secure, accurate and most importantly cost-effective in delivering advanced analytics to casinos looking to further improve operations.”

Coupled with the recently announced Walker Digital Table System partnership, Aruze Gaming has forged a solution that fuses industry-leading RFID PJM 3.0™ technology, a powerful Genesis Gaming Solutions’ BRAVO® system product line, and a competitively positioned RFID casino chip. Aruze Gaming’s strategy on their new venture of RFID Casino Chips and non-RFID Casino Chips is to provide high-quality chips with unparalleled security at highly competitive pricing.

"As an operator, I know there is a huge demand for a product that allows casinos to correctly reinvest in their table games players,” said Eric Persson, Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Aruze Gaming America. “The only thing that has stopped RFID chips from being widespread is the price.  Aruze is offering a comprehensive RFID chip product at less than half the cost of our competitors.”

Brandon Knowles, Director of Table Games at Aruze Gaming America, added, “It’s difficult to imagine a market dynamic better than this -- powerful products, industry-leading partners, and a world hungry for data.  This is the triple threat.”  

Aruze Gaming plans to showcase their casino chips and RFID casino chips using the BRAVO® system product line at the Global Gaming Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada in October.

For more information regarding Aruze Gaming’s RFID casino chips or Electronic Table Games products, please contact Brandon Knowles at Brandon.Knowles@Aruze-Gaming.com.

 

Aruze Gaming America Enters Distribution Agreement with Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze Gaming”) is excited to announce that on July 27, 2018 the company entered into a distribution agreement with Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. (“Genesis Gaming Solutions”) to distribute Aruze Gaming’s casino gaming chips in conjunction with Genesis Gaming Solutions’ industry-leading BRAVO® system product line.

The BRAVO® product line consists of BRAVO® Pit, BRAVO® Poker and BRAVO® Cage.  The BRAVO® Pit and Poker systems are renowned for providing casino operators with a complete table game management and player tracking solution that enhances rating accuracy and operational efficiency. This system also incorporates the latest patented sensor technologies, including RFID. BRAVO® Cage is the latest addition to the product suite, delivering an intuitive all-in-one cage management and inventory tracking system that dramatically improves operations.

"We are delighted to be working in partnership with Aruze Gaming, acting as their distributor for chips including RFID," comments Randy Knust, President, Genesis Gaming Solutions. "Combined with our industry-leading BRAVO® system, this partnership will enable us to give the industry a truly complete RFID tracking solution that is secure, accurate and most importantly cost-effective in delivering advanced analytics to casinos looking to further improve operations.”

Coupled with the recently announced Walker Digital Table System partnership, Aruze Gaming has forged a solution that fuses industry-leading RFID PJM 3.0™ technology, a powerful Genesis Gaming Solutions’ BRAVO® system product line, and a competitively positioned RFID casino chip. Aruze Gaming’s strategy on their new venture of RFID Casino Chips and non-RFID Casino Chips is to provide high-quality chips with unparalleled security at highly competitive pricing.

"As an operator I know there is huge demand for a product that allows casinos to correctly reinvest in their table games players,” said Eric Persson, Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Aruze Gaming America. “The only thing that has stopped RFID chips from being widespread is price.  Aruze is offering a comprehensive RFID chip product at less than half the cost of our competitors.”

Brandon Knowles, Director of Table Games at Aruze Gaming America, added, “It’s difficult to imagine a market dynamic better than this -- powerful products, industry leading partners, and a world hungry for data.  This is the triple threat.”  

Aruze Gaming plans to showcase their casino chips and RFID casino chips using the BRAVO® system product line at the Global Gaming Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada in October.

For more information regarding Aruze Gaming’s RFID casino chips or Electronic Table Games products, please contact Brandon Knowles at Brandon.Knowles@Aruze-Gaming.com.

 

About Aruze Gaming

Aruze Gaming designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With affiliates in America, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Philippines, and Japan, Aruze Gaming produces innovative gaming products, including high-resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products, and multi-terminal devices.

For more news and information about Aruze Gaming, please visit http://www.aruzegaming.com.

About Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of hardware and software solutions for casino table game management and player tracking operations. The Company began development of its pioneering BRAVO® Pit & Poker system in 1999 and has continued to enhance and diversify the product line to include cage solutions and RFID technology, satisfying demand and bringing further innovation to the industry.

The Company currently serves over 500 casino and gaming clients, operating primarily in North America as well as select locations across Europe. This footprint coupled with the unparalleled performance of its solutions has reinforced the BRAVO® brand’s position as the most comprehensive table games system within the industry. For more information, please visit www.genesisgaming.com

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About Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of hardware and software solutions for casino table game management and player tracking operations. The Company began development of its pioneering BRAVO® Pit & Poker system in 1999 and has continued to enhance and diversify the product line to include cage solutions and RFID technology, satisfying demand and bringing further innovation to the industry.

The Company currently serves over 500 casino and gaming clients, operating primarily in North America as well as select locations across Europe. This footprint coupled with the unparalleled performance of its solutions has reinforced the BRAVO® brand’s position as the most comprehensive table games system within the industry. For more information, please visit www.genesisgaming.com

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is proud to announce that on June 20, 2018, the company obtained a license from Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC (“WDTS”) to the world’s most powerful RFID chip technology, PJM3.0™. Aruze will use this industry-leading technology to power a new line of RFID based casino gaming chips. PJM3.0™ is the fastest, most secure, and most reliable RFID technology in the world for gaming applications and features a read rate of 1,200 chips per second – which is three times faster than any other chip reading technology.

“As we expand our business, we’re partnering with the best companies in these new areas. We are excited about the potential that these relationships unlock,” said Eric Persson, Aruze Gaming’s Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Aruze Gaming America.

“We are very pleased that Aruze has chosen PJM3.0™ for their RFID chip solution,” said Neil Crossan, Chief Commercial Officer for WDTS. “As a leading casino supplier, they have adopted the global standard, opening up a world of possibilities for their customers. PJM3.0™ is the RFID protocol that supports table gaming applications in the world’s largest casinos, delivering unmatched game protection, data and performance.”

As Aruze continues to expand their product offerings, they will be delivering their casino chips and RFID casino chips to the casino industry before the end of 2018, with the first install slated to happen in October 2018. 

Persson adds, “We intend to be a major market disruptor, with the best technologies and prices that are often half that our competitors are charging. Walker Digital's PJM3.0™ technology coupled with our chips allows us to provide a turnkey product to our customers."

For more information regarding Aruze’s RFID casino chips or Aruze’s Electronic Table Games products, please contact Brandon Knowles at Brandon.Knowles@Aruze-Gaming.com.

 

About Aruze Gaming

Aruze Gaming designs, develops, and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With affiliates in America, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Macau, Philippines, and Japan, Aruze Gaming produces innovative gaming products, including high-resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products, and multi-terminal devices.

For more news and information about Aruze, please visit http://www.aruzegaming.com.

 

About Walker Digital Table Systems

WDTS provides automation for live-dealt casino games including the RFID-enabled Perfect Pay™ table system that sets the standard for game security, accuracy and efficiency while delivering the player's preferred live gaming experience. WDTS solutions are powered by patented PJM3.0™ technology, the fastest RFID for gaming. WDTS is headquartered in Las Vegas with sales support in Macau, SAR.

For more information about WDTS, please visit http://www.wdtablesystems.com or email contact@wdtablesystems.com.

 

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" based on current expectations that are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or achievements may be materially different from those expressed or implied. Our plans and objectives are based on various assumptions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control and are subject to change. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will prove to be accurate.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) announced that on May 15th, 2018, the Cyprus National Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission granted Aruze a certificate to operate and supply gaming machines in the Republic of Cyprus Integrated Casino Resort (“ICR”) and its subsidiaries. Additionally, on April 27th, 2018, Hellenic Gaming Commission approved Aruze to operate as a gaming related contractor in Greece.

“We at Aruze are excited to expand our footprint in Europe,” said David Meacher, Aruze Gaming’s Director of Business Development for Europe. “These jurisdictions offer amazing opportunities for us. While Greece has a mature gaming market that is opening up to new licenses, the Republic of Cyprus is allowing them for the first time.”

Cyprus is poised to become a major gaming location in Europe. City of Dreams Mediterranean, located in Cyprus, is expected to be the largest casino in Europe when it is completed.

David continued, “These and other new licenses show Aruze’s increasing focus on European markets, and we are thrilled to offer our new Muso Triple-27 cabinet to our newest customers!”

Aruze’s Muso Triple-27, which launched in April in North America, is a unique cabinet unlike anything else in the industry. Equipped with multiple mobile charging options and three 27-inch high definition screens for exciting game play. It also features an LCD panel button deck and distinctive LED lighting panels.

For more information, contact the Director of Business Development David Meacher at David.Meacher@Aruze-Gaming.com.

Experience the new Muso Triple-27™ cabinet with three powerful new titles! Fu Lai Cai Lai 5 Sea Legends™, Fu Lai Cai Lai Stack Wild Luxury™ and Fu Lai Cai Lai Triple Festival™ are 5 reel, 243 ways video games. In all three games, when the jackpot symbol lands, it signals a Jackpot Chance. However, the jackpot feature can also be triggered randomly. Then a choose bells until 3 matching jackpot levels are revealed. Random coin bonuses may also appear and award credit prizes.

Each of the three Fu Lai Cai Lai titles has a unique free games feature. Fu Lai Cai Lai 5 Sea Legends™ has six free games with a choose your volatility feature. Fu Lai Cai Lai Stack Wild Luxury™ has eight free games where a chosen picture symbol will become wild. Fu Lai Cai Lai Triple Festival™ has 8 free games, and wilds pay triple during regular or bonus play. Three bold new titles in an outstanding new cabinet make for a lucky combination!

 Check out the product video for the series by visiting one of the following product pages:

• https://aruzegaming.com/musotr27/fu-lai-cai-lai-5-sea-legend

• https://aruzegaming.com/musotr27/fu-lai-cai-lai-stack-wild-luxury

• https://aruzegaming.com/musotr27/fu-lai-cai-lai-triple-festival

Contact an Aruze Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com!

The newest additions to the Cube-X Vertical® family are a couple of sizzling hot titles! Sizzling Wheel Flamenco Desire™ and Sizzling Wheel Mighty Tiger™ are 5 reel, 30 line games. During regular games, paylines may randomly increase up to 75 lines. While reels are expanded, some royal symbols may become wild. Free games increase the frequency of wild royals and reels may expand to 120 lines.

Natural Wild symbols signal a chance at the Sizzling Wheel Feature, which is randomly triggered. The Sizzling Wheel will spin three times, during which any wheel prizes that match the credit prize won will be replaced with jackpot wedges. Sizzling Wheel Flamenco Desire™ and Sizzling Wheel Mighty Tiger™ are two titles so hot they sizzle!

Check out the product videos by visiting - 

• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-vertical/sizzling-wheel-flamenco-desire/
• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-vertical/sizzling-wheel-mighty-tiger/

 

Contact an Aruze Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com! 

Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is proud to introduce a new cabinet at the National Indian Gaming Association (“NIGA”) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) is proud to introduce a new cabinet at the National Indian Gaming Association (“NIGA”) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new cabinet, Muso™, is the first slot machine equipped with a wireless charger. This groundbreaking addition will be convenient for casino players and increase play time.

The Muso™ product line creates a stunning light display with synchronized patterns in its LED back panel design. Aruze has also amped up the sound system to create a powerful theater-like sound for the best gaming experience. Muso’s ergonomic button deck is an expansive glass table with a new interface design on a 13.3-inch LCD screen.

The new Muso line of cabinets, the first of which is Muso™ Triple-27, will be at NIGA 2018 at the Aruze booth #1336.

Eric Persson, Global Chief Operating Officer and President of Aruze Gaming America commented, “This new cabinet represents a step forward for our product library. Our team once again leads the industry by introducing wireless charging capability to slot machines - although I’m sure others will soon follow.”

For more information regarding Muso™ or other Aruze products, please visit Aruze’s NIGA booth #1336 or contact an Aruze Regional Account Executive.

Get a blast of cash with the newest Cube-X Vertical® game, Xtreme Tornado™! Xtreme Tornado™ begins as a 5-reel, 3-row video game with 20 Line game, but expands up to 110 lines during the Expander Reels feature.

When the reels are expanded a Wild Feature may occur, as a twister drops random wilds across the reels or turns entire reels wild. Three bonus symbols trigger 8 free games, but two bonus symbols with a jackpot bonus symbol will trigger the separate Jackpot Bonus wheel. The Jackpot Bonus Wheel contains only jackpots! Get caught up in a tornado of wins with Xtreme Tornado!  

 

Check out the product video here -

• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-vertical-80/xtreme-tornado/

 

Contact your Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com!

Two Xtreme new titles have joined the Cube-X Vertical® lineup! Expand the boundaries of cuteness and destiny with Xtreme Dragon’s Fortune™ and Xtreme Panda™! These 5 reel, 30 line titles offer multiple multiple progressive jackpot awards, expanding reels and multiple wild features.

Both games have highly animated and engaging characters perched atop the reels. After any game, the reels may expand up to 9 symbols high, raising the number of paylines up to 120. When the reels are expanded, the Dragon or Panda may add wilds through one of the multiple wild features. Free games, progressive jackpots and credits can all be awarded through the symbol-triggered vertical wheel. With frequent features and lovable characters, these games are sure to provide Xtreme enjoyment!

 

Check out the product videos here -

• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-video/xtreme-dragons-fortune
• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-vertical/xtreme-panda

 

Contact your Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com! 

Collect lucky orbs and wing big with the newest addition to the Cube-X Video® family! Orb Hunter Chinese Gods Cai Xian™ and Orb Hunter Chinese Gods Xi Xian™ are 5 reel, 243 Ways games. Both titles award progressive jackpots based on player collection of colorful orbs overlaying symbols on the reels.

Cai Xian has a Feature Boost that adds additional Wilds to Free Games. Players can choose a combination of additional Wilds and number free games, or leave it to chance with the Mystery Choice Option. The Feature Boost in Xi Xian doubles the number of Free Games awarded by the Mystery Wheel. The Mystery Wheel awards a random number of free games and a multiplier. Join the hunt for big wins with Orb Hunter!

 

Check out the product videos here -

• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-video/orb-hunter-chinese-gods-cai-xian
• https://aruzegaming.com/cube-x-video/orb-hunter-chinese-gods-xi-xian

 

Contact your Account Executive today at Sales@Aruze-Gaming.com! 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) today announced the promotion of Justin Arcemont to Managing Director of Global Sales for Aruze Gaming. Effective January 19th, 2018, Justin will have the primary responsibilities of managing the global sales strategies as well as the global profit and loss for Aruze Gaming, in addition to continuing his responsibilities as Assistant General Manager for Aruze Gaming America.

Eric Persson, Aruze Gaming America’s President and Global Chief Operating Officer stated, “Justin’s promotion demonstrates our confidence in his ability to enhance Aruze’s leadership position globally and grow its market share. With his experience of being in the gaming industry for over 20 years, we are certain Justin will increase our sales and streamline our processes that will allow our company to grow with greater ease.”

Justin joined the company in July 2017 and has been in the gaming industry since 1996. Justin was previously with International Game Technology (“IGT”) holding multiple positions with his most recent position as the Director of Strategic Accounts.

Wendover Resorts today announced the sale of the Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino and the Red Garter Hotel & Casino (”Wendover Casinos”) to Wendover Gaming LLC (”Wendover Gaming”), a newly-formed entity representing an investor group led by Eric Persson and Justin Beltram through their entity 888Gaming LLC.

The transaction also includes the sale of Utah Trailways, a bus company that transports customers daily from Salt Lake City to the casino properties in Wendover, and the sale of additional parcels of land associated with the Wendover Casinos.

Speaking on behalf of the buyer group that purchased the Wendover Casinos, Eric Persson, a Manager of Wendover Gaming, said, "we are very excited to own these assets, and look forward to growing this market."

In addition to being the majority owner of 888Gaming, Eric Persson is also the President and COO of Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”), a leading slot machine manufacturer that designs, develops, and manufacturers slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. "I intend to work closely with Aruze to bring their market leading technologies to the resorts. Everyone knows Aruze has great slot and electronic table products, fantastic RFID table game chips, and the game changing Omni-Table™. Both companies look forward to maximizing synergies to our customers’ benefit."

The Managing Partner of the sellers, David A. Ensign, had this to say: "The sale of Wendover Resorts marks the end of an era of Ensign family Nevada gaming licenses which spans 40 years. It is time to let a younger generation direct these properties through the 21st century."

The two Wendover Casinos are being sold by the Ensign family and its affiliated entities Generation 2000 LLC and G2010 LLC, DBA “Wendover Resorts”.Wendover is the closest casino market to Salt Lake City, with direct access via I-80. The Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino has 489 hotel rooms and 1,057 total gaming positions. The Red Garter Hotel & Casino has 183 hotel rooms and 652 total gaming positions. The Wendover Nugget Hotel & Casino was originally acquired by Wendover Resorts in 2002 and the Red Garter Hotel & Casino was acquired by Wendover Resorts in 2010.

Stifel Financial Corp served as the exclusive financial advisor to the seller.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (10/18/2017) – Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) just announced that, as of October 18th, 2017, they are instituting another industry-leading guarantee on their products.  Aruze is guaranteeing any new APX cabinet purchase will have hardware, software and service support for six years from the date of purchase.  This six-year guarantee applies to any new purchase of Aruze’s APX electronic table games, APX video products, and APX stepper products.

Eric Persson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Aruze Gaming America, states “In my previous role as one of the largest slot machine buyers in the world, it always struck me as wrong that I had no visibility into the manufacturer’s cabinet life cycle. There were several instances where I would make a large purchase from a manufacturer and a year or two later they would obsolete the cabinet.  For Aruze, guaranteeing new APX hardware. software and service support for six years is the least we can do for a customer who honors us with their purchase.”

In addition, Aruze will continue their recently announced two-year performance guarantee on all new purchases of APX video products and other new video products at no additional cost to the customer. 

For more information, please contact an Aruze Regional Account Executive. 

 

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (10/03/2017) - Aruze Gaming America (“Aruze”) today announced several changes to its organizational structure and leadership team that will become effective October 3rd, 2017.

“Aruze is continually looking at adapting our organization in response to changes in the gaming market and personal situations,” stated Takahiro Usui, Aruze’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. He added that, “this revised management structure will more fully optimize the talents and passions of our individual executives.”

The organizational changes announced today include the resignation of Richard Pennington from his positions as President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Financial Officer at Aruze. Mr. Pennington remarked that, “I am extremely proud to have been a member of executive management at Aruze for the last seven years. I truly wish I could continue for another seven years, but my personal situation makes that impractical.” Mr. Pennington, will continue his association with Aruze as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Senior Advisor to the CFO and CEO.

With Mr. Pennington’s departure, Eric Persson will assume the responsibilities of President and be added as a Member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Persson has also been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. “I’m excited to be a part of this opportunity and to utilize the knowledge I’ve gained over the past 18 years to take Aruze’s sales, marketing, and R&D to the next level.” Mr. Usui added, “Eric is a proven leader with a track record of success. I’m confident that he is the right person for these roles.”

Yugo Kinoshita, Aruze’s current COO and Member of the Board of Directors, will relinquish his responsibilities as COO to Mr. Persson and focus on finance, accounting, treasury, and strategic planning as Aruze’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategic Officer. In addition to overseeing Aruze’s strategic planning process, Mr. Kinoshita will continue managing its manufacturing operations. Mr. Pennington, Aruze’s former CFO stated, “Yugo is a great fit for this position; he is strategic, well educated, and a seasoned gaming executive.”

With these organizational changes, Robert Ziems, Aruze’s Chief Legal Officer will continue with his current responsibilities reporting directly to both the Board of Directors and the CEO. Mr. Ziems will assume the additional responsibilities of Corporate Secretary and become a Member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Ziems stated, “I feel fortunate to join a Board with complementary skill sets and 80+ years of gaming experience.”

Mr. Usui closed by pointing out, “Aruze exists to make gaming more entertaining for the player. These organizational changes enhance our leadership capabilities and gives Aruze the best opportunity to fulfill its mission.”

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (7/19/2017) - Aruze Gaming Australia Proprietary Limited (“Aruze”) announces that it has appointed Michael McCarthy as State Manager of Queensland and Northern Territory. As State Manager, effective July 3rd, 2017, Michael’s responsibilities are to manage the sales, customer engagement, and regulatory efforts of Aruze in both states.

Michael’s career in the gaming industry dates to 1995 with holding multiple positions, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Club8Casino.com.au, Australia’s first online simulated casino. In this position, Michael managed negotiations amongst international online system providers, Regulatory Compliance, Marketing, Product Development and database integration projects. He was also involved in customer support and in venue launches and staff training. Prior to taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer, Michael held multiple General Manager, Sales and Area Manager positions.

Michael is currently a board member of the RSL & Services Clubs Association Queensland and carries multiple certifications.

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (7/14/2017) - Aruze Gaming Australia Proprietary Limited (“Aruze”) announces that it has appointed Cameron Louis as General Manager. As General Manager, effective July 10th, 2017, Cameron will oversee Aruze’s operations in Australia and his responsibilities will cover Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Production and Service functions.

“Aruze is very fortunate to have Cameron join the company. Under Cameron’s outstanding leadership and strong capacity of growing the business, we are very confident to aggressively grow our market share in the next 12 months,” said Aruze’s Global COO Yugo Kinoshita.

Cameron’s career in the gaming industry spans 20 years, most recently as Senior Vice President Asia Pacific at Interblock. In this position, Cameron was responsible for achieving annual budget, opening new jurisdictions and was a key member of the product planning and strategy. Prior to joining Interblock, Cameron held multiple managerial positions at International Game Technology (“IGT”) and Ainsworth Game Technology. His titles in these organizations included Sales Manager ANZ – Strategic System Solutions, State Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and Sales Manager. During Cameron’s experience in the slot manufacturing industry, he has an expertise in Business Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Planning and Financial Management. Cameron is a dynamic leader with a proven record of achievements.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (7/12/2017) - Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) announces that it has appointed Justin Acremont as Assistant General Manager. As Assistant General Manager, effective July 3rd, 2017, Justin will assist Eric H. Persson, General Manager of Aruze Gaming America, with Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Production and Service functions.

“With Aruze’s ambitious plan of entering 14 jurisdictions in North America over the next year, we are confident that Justin’s expertise will help us double our sales over the next 24 months,” said Eric.

Justin’s career in the gaming industry dates to 1996 with holding multiple positions at International Game Technology (“IGT”). Justin’s most recent position was Director of Strategic Accounts at IGT. In this position, Justin was the General Manager for IGT’s business sector with five corporations - MGM Resorts International, Red Rock Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, Genting, and Jack Entertainment. He was responsible for all IGT’s lines of business globally (Games, Systems, Mobile, and Interactive). Prior to taking on the role of Director of Strategic Accounts, Justin held multiple positions within IGT such as Account Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Regional Director of Sales. In Justin’s various positions within IGT, he has experience in Class II, Class III, VLT, international and cruise ship gaming.

Justin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Holy Cross and a Master in Business Administration from California State University San Marcos.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (4/12/2017) - Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) just announced that, as of April 12th, 2017, they are instituting an industry-leading two-year performance guarantee on all of their APX and any new video platforms going forward. Leading the way, Aruze will now offer this first of its kind performance guarantee on all new orders of APX and any new video platforms going forward at no cost to the customer. This promotion will be introduced at the 2017 National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Tradeshow & Convention.

Eric Persson, General Manager and Senior Advisor of Product Development, states, “Aruze has some of the best game designers in the industry and is proud to stand behind our products. When you purchase hardware from us, we see it as the beginning of a relationship, and we want our customers to be 100% happy. We believe it’s the right thing to do.” Previously a slot machine buyer for one of the largest gaming companies in the world, Eric added, “I always thought there was something wrong when I’d make a significant slot machine purchase only to be forced to buy new software when the game they sold me didn’t perform. We at Aruze feel the same way and that is why all of our APX video platforms and any future video platforms will come with a 24-month performance guarantee.”

For more information, please contact an Aruze Regional Account Executive.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (3/1/2017) - Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) announced today that it has appointed Eric H. Persson as General Manager. As General Manager, effective March 6, 2017, Eric will oversee all of Aruze’s operations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. In this role, his initial focus will be on the Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Production and Service functions.

“Aruze is very fortunate to have secured the experience and skill-sets of such a talented gaming executive,” said Aruze’s Global COO Yugo Kinoshita. He added that, “the gaming industry has become very competitive, requiring a leader with strong product knowledge and an understanding of our customer’s customer, the player. There are very few people in the industry that can match Eric’s proven track record in this area.”

Eric’s career in the gaming industry spans 17 years, most recently as Corporate Senior Vice President of Global Slot Operations and Slot Marketing at Las Vegas Sands Corporation. In this position, Eric was responsible for slot operations and marketing at each of Las Vegas Sands’ and Sands China Limited casinos. This included all slot purchases and mass marketing programs via direct mail, Email, events and promotions. Prior to joining the Las Vegas Sands Corp., Eric held senior positions at Harrah’s Entertainment, Coast Resorts, Delaware North, and American Racing and Entertainment. His titles in these organizations included Director of Tables Games, President, and General Manager. While in these positions, Eric gained an in-depth knowledge of all regional gaming segments including Las Vegas Resorts, local casinos, Native American casinos, and local racinos. “I'm looking forward to being part of such a dynamic company and team,” said Eric.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology and Communications from the University of Nevada Las Vegas as well as a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Aruze also announced that with Eric’s arrival, Richard Pennington will no longer maintain the title of CEO at Aruze Gaming America. Mr. Pennington will remain on the Board of Directors and focus on his global responsibilities, including Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Compliance as Global CFO and CAO. “Eric joins Aruze at a time when its financial stability and long term competitive advantages position it to build on a history of growth in the North American markets. I’m confident that with a strong staff at his side our sales momentum will kick into an even higher gear,” Mr. Pennington commented.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (2/6/2017) - Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (“Aruze”) announced that on January 27th, 2017, the State of Wisconsin Division of Gaming, Office of Indian Gaming and Regulatory Compliance (“OIGRC”), granted Aruze a certificate to operate as a gaming related contractor, which allows Aruze to distribute gambling equipment to the state’s tribal casinos.

Melissa Sweitzer, Senior Vice President of Sales, states “As part of our continued efforts to expand Aruze’s market share, we are very happy to announce the receipt of our license in the State of Wisconsin. This milestone strengthens our strategy to provide innovative and cutting edge products to new customers as well as offering fun and exciting experiences to players.”

Aruze has a variety of game content for video and stepper slot games. Its well-known electronic table games have also gained a significant popularity among casino operators and players in recent years. With such a strong product offering, Aruze is excited to add more gaming options for the Wisconsin market.

For more information, visit go.aruzegaming.com or contact the Senior Vice President of Sales Melissa Sweitzer at melissa.sweitzer@aruze-gaming.com.