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FIRST POP'N PAYS® SLOT SALE
The Company recently celebrated its first Pop'N Pays® machine sale to Valley View Casino & Hotel. The games sold were Piñatas Olé® and Big Top™, two popular titles in our Pop'N Pays games series. Housed in a four-pod of Phocus® hybrid cabinets, this bank of four games is coupled with eye-catching wedges and includes the Company's exclusive Rocket Rollup™ mystery progressive.
Randy Reedy, Vice President of Gaming Operations of Valley View Casino said, "I believe we have a great new partnership with a company that provides great games that our guests love to play. I look forward to many more years of working with Gaming Arts."
Jean Venneman, Chief Commercial Officer of Gaming Arts said, "We are very appreciative of Randy Reedy and the team at Valley View Casino for working with us on this milestone first sale. We look forward to partnering with them for many years to come, creating entertaining gaming experiences for their customers."
100th SLOT PLACEMENT
In addition, Gaming Arts accomplished its 100th game placement at Pala Casino Spa & Resort in Southern California. A total of eight Pop'N Pays games including two high limit games housed in Phocus upright cabinets and six Phocus hybrid cabinets located on its main casino floor make up the Casino's game mix of Piñatas Olé and Big Top video reels.
Mike Dreitzer, President of Gaming Arts, commented, "One-hundred units in the field is a really solid start for Gaming Arts, having launched our video slots only earlier this year. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to continued momentum as players in Casinos all over get introduced to our games."
STRONG GAME PERFORMANCE RESULTS
Early indicators of strong product performance is another milestone worth noting. The Company is proud to report that it has performed very well over the last several months in the Eilers-Fantini Monthly Game Performance Report, ending June with an impressive "theoretical net win vs. house average" index of 1.72 for installed units.
Month over month, Gaming Arts is proving the popularity and appeal of its products to an ever-widening, geographically diverse player base.
100th GAMING LICENSE
The Company has reached yet another milestone, having now secured 100 gaming licenses worldwide. Gaming Arts continues to expand its licensed footprint month over month, all in an effort to continue to better serve casinos across the world.
GAMING ARTS HAS STRONG MOMENTUM GOING INTO G2E AND BEYOND
David Colvin, CEO of Gaming Arts commented, "The extremely positive feedback we've received from our customers and players is very rewarding. We plan to continue to transform the industry with even more truly innovative game themes at the Global Gaming Expo in October where we will have approximately 60 EGMs on display showcasing our latest advances and remarkable content."
To learn more about the exciting Pop'N Pays series of games, contact your Gaming Arts Account Representative or visit www.GamingArts.com.
Boyd Gaming properties across the country will utilize the EDGE X cabinet to premiere the Aristocrat title Madonna™, honoring the world-famous pop star. Additionally, Boyd Gaming is the first operator in Nevada to receive the all-new title FarmVille™, based on the wildly popular social game.
“Boyd Gaming takes pride in offering our customers a unique and memorable gaming experience, and we are thrilled to enhance and elevate that experience with these fun and exciting new games,” said Steve Thompson, Executive Vice President of Operations for Boyd Gaming.
“We are honored to introduce this landmark new cabinet and two great new games in concert with a fantastic partner of Aristocrat in Boyd Gaming. FarmVille and Madonna are two iconic brands, and they are the perfect fit for the completely new experience that awaits players with the EDGE X cabinet. We hope players will go to their favorite Boyd Gaming property to experience the fun these games provide,” said Jon Hanlin, Vice President Commercial Strategy, Gaming Operations for Aristocrat.
Players will get into the groove with Madonna, featuring a multi-site progressive with a grand jackpot starting value of $250,000 or a single-site progressive with a grand jackpot starting value of $5,000. This game features persistent Mighty Cash Hold & Spin Multipliers, free games, and a “Like a Virgin” Wheel Bonus. A unique karaoke feature on the button desk enables players to sing along with their favorite Madonna songs while playing the game.
In FarmVille, slot players will find all their favorite characters, farm animals, livestock, and a single-site progressive with grand jackpot starting values of $2,500 or $5,000. The game features progressive free games and the Mighty Cash Hold & Spin mechanic.
Discover all of Boyd Gaming’s properties at www.boydgaming.com, and get connected for the best rewards at www.boydgaming.com/play/b-connected.
Find where to play Aristocrat by visiting www.aristocrat-us.com/where-to-play. Information on responsible gaming is available at www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/responsible-gambling-game-play.
Enterprise-wide Installation to Include Advanced Modules such as Oasis Loyalty™, ONE LINK™, nVision™, and TrackIT™ for Tables
LAS VEGAS (July 23, 2019) – Comanche Nation Entertainment has chosen to replace its existing casino management system with Aristocrat’s multiple award-winning Oasis 360™ for all five properties in the Oklahoma-based enterprise.
The enterprise-wide installation replaces an existing system and is expected to be complete by mid-September this year. In addition to Oasis 360’s robust casino management and compliance modules, Aristocrat will also install several technologically advanced solutions, including Oasis Loyalty™, ONE LINK™, nVision™ business intelligence, and TrackIT™, which empowers ticketing at table games.
Properties which will receive the power of Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 solution are Comanche Red River Hotel Casino in Devol, Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Comanche Star Casino in Walters, Comanche Spur Casino in Elgin, and Comanche Nation Travel Plaza in Devol.
Aristocrat currently provides Aristocrat and VGT branded games to Comanche Nation Entertainment properties.
Jack Crane, Director of Gaming Operations for Comanche Nation Entertainment said, “Everything we do at Comanche Nation Entertainment is designed to help our guests win more and play longer. So when we were looking for ways to further improve our guests’ experience, we knew we needed a casino management system that allowed us to reward guests across the entire enterprise, regardless of how, where, or when they enjoy our properties. We found exactly what we were looking for with Aristocrat.”
“We are honored to be expanding our relationship with Comanche Nation Entertainment and to bring our leading casino management solutions to the entire enterprise,” said Aristocrat VP of System Sales Clark Warren. “Whether a casino is a standalone property or a multi-property enterprise like Comanche Nation Entertainment, our cutting-edge solutions are scalable to be a perfect fit for each of our Oasis 360 partners. We are thrilled to be welcoming Comanche Nation Entertainment to the family of operators who trust and rely on Aristocrat to help them serve their patrons better than ever.”
Oasis Loyalty is a one card solution for multi-site operators. With Oasis Loyalty, patrons can enjoy and be rewarded at any Comanche Nation Entertainment property. Oasis Loyalty empowers operators to customize the patron’s experience and to track patron activity across the enterprise.
ONE LINK is a fully customizable, integrated media and bonusing solution that empowers operators to think more creatively and deliver messaging and promotions in unique, modern fashion. Generating floor wide excitement and customer engagement on a whole new level.
The nVision business intelligence tool allows users to quickly create reports and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and analyze details. nVision can be implemented at single site properties or across multi-site enterprises for holistic analytics.
With TrackIT, patrons have the ability to use distributed TITO vouchers which are integrated with the TrackIT table management solution to redeem and cash out after completion of a gaming session. TrackIT provides operators the ability to track, monitor and report on all table play through the property driving intelligent decision and creating a better gaming experience.
For more information about Oasis 360 system or any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading solutions, visit Aristocrat in booth #726 at the OIGA Conference and Trade Show, July 22-24, 2019 in Tulsa. Or contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocrat-us.com. Join Aristocrat on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
About Aristocrat
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,000 employees. The company is licensed in around 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend products and services. The company's mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company's website at http://www.aristocrat-us.com.
LONDON – July 23, 2019 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) announced today that a lucky player at Treasure Cove Casino in British Columbia, Canada won a $2,152,860 Canadian-dollar jackpot on IGT’s Powerbucks® theme, Powerhits™ on July 13, 2019. The giant jackpot marks the largest Powerbucks jackpot awarded since the theme made its Canadian debut in 2016.
“BCLC and Treasure Cove Casino are thrilled that our player won the largest Powerbucks jackpot of all time,” said Brad Desmarais, BCLC Vice President of Casino and Community Gaming. “Since its arrival in British Columbia, the Powerbucks theme has quickly become a player-favorite title with its anticipation-building cross-channel jackpot pool.”
“IGT congratulates the lucky player that won this record-setting jackpot at Treasure Cove Casino,” said David Flinn, IGT Regional Vice President, Canada. “This big win fuels player excitement for the omni-channel Powerbucks game, which gives players the chance to win life-changing jackpots at any bet level for a uniquely thrilling player experience.”
Powerbucks is the world’s first omni-channel wide area progressive game that links the jackpot prize pool between land-based, mobile, and desktop versions of the game into one liquidity pool to deliver some of the largest slot jackpots in Canada.
At launch, Parx Casino was the only Internet casino offering the #1 market leading table game online, 'Pro Blackjack' (Pennsylvania Edition), developed and delivered by GAN to be compliant with Pennsylvania's specifically-approved blackjack game rules. A total of 47 casino games were released via desktop and mobile web together with an Android-compatible mobile App.
Selected casino slots and table games were delivered online for GAN's Development & Distribution clients, including major U.S. casino equipment manufacturers' Incredible Technologies, Everi Holdings, DEQ and KONAMI.
Parx Casino patrons can also link their Reward Card online to their counterpart Internet gambling account, enabled by GAN's U.S. patented integration framework.
Highlights
· The Pennsylvania regulated Internet Gaming market is forecast to generate $200m1 in gross gaming revenue online during the first twelve months of operation and Internet Sports betting is forecast to generate a further $189m2 in the same period.
· Parx owns and operates the #1 land-based casino property in Pennsylvania located a short distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's largest city. In the most recent fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, Parx Casino generated $570m from on-property slot machines and table games, representing an 18% share of the Pennsylvania's $3.2bn gaming market.
· GAN's US-patented technology enables Parx Casino patrons enrolled in the on-property loyalty program, to sign up online and instantly link their reward cards to their online account permitting those guests to trade in their reward points earned from on-property gaming for cash online and/or to earn rewards points from Internet gaming and/or sports betting to be subsequently redeemed on-property.
Management Commentary
Dermot Smurfit, Chief Executive Officer of GAN commented:
"Launching the largest casino in Pennsylvania online, nearly two years after legislation first passed, appears to have been well worth the wait. GAN's shareholders can take heart that early indications appear supportive of Industry forecasts for Internet gambling in Pennsylvania and we look forward to expanding into other U.S. States for Parx Casino as well as for new clients, just as we have now expanded from New Jersey into neighbouring Pennsylvania. As the saying goes, 'experience counts' and GAN has the experience, capability and opportunity to remain a market leading B2B technology provider as more U.S. States regulate Internet gambling. On behalf of everyone at GAN, we would like to thank our client Parx Casino and the Pennsylvania regulator, the PGCB, for the privilege of serving Internet gambling to residents of your Commonwealth."
John Dixon, Chief Operating Officer of Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc commented:
"By leveraging GAN's proven Platform, Parx Casino has now deployed both Internet sports betting and Internet casino gaming, integrated with our Xclub on-property rewards program, to become among the very first Internet gambling operators to launch in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
IGT has been a print vendor for the Ohio Lottery since 2015. During this time, IGT has worked with the Lottery to launch successful tickets such as The Three Stooges®, Joker’s Wild, Money Bags Multiplier, and most recently the $5 Wheel of Fortune® ticket.
“IGT has worked closely with the Ohio Lottery to launch new games and deliver high quality, innovative instant tickets to its players since 2015,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT is pleased to continue our partnership with the Ohio Lottery and looks forward to enhancing its instant ticket portfolio with compelling new game concepts and world-class service over the next two years.”
VGT Class II Innovations from Aristocrat appear in five different cabinets, each with its own unique features that appeal to different player preferences.
In the Helix+™ is a variety of titles that capitalize on the trend of Asian theme and design. Titles include the new Julun Caifu™ family of games with the game themes Feichang Foyou™ and Shijie Caifu™. In the Crazy Cash™ family of games are the game themes Dragon Emperor Fortunes™ and Prosperous Fortune™. The titles Yi Ben Wan Li™ and Son Fu Song Cai™ complete the Xelix+ portfolio on display.
Fans of Aristocrat’s Helix XT™ cabinet will love the thrill of the Hunt for Neptune’s Gold™. Also on the cabinet are two new game themes from the Gold Pillars 88™ family: Tree of Luck™ and Blossoming Fortune™. The Helix XT goes to the “Xtreme” with all-new single-site, linked-progressive, Class II games based on player-favorite titles: Buffalo Xtreme™ and Timber Wolf Xtreme™.
The Arc™ single cabinet features the new game themes Jin Fo Fo and Jin Tong Yu Nu from the Fortune Series, and the Client 7™ cabinet features new titles Divine Dragon™, 8 Rings™, Lucky Duck™, and Crazy Cherry™.
On the Class III side, the action keeps getting hotter in Aristocrat’s popular flame55™ cabinet, and at OIGA the new Wicked Winnings II Diamond™ game theme will stand alongside the player-favorite Buffalo Diamond™ game theme as Aristocrat’s Diamond family of games continues to bring new fun to favorite titles. Also on the flame55 are the incredible experiences in the licensed titles WESTWORLD™ and The Big Bang Theory™.
Recently released across the nation, Aristocrat’s new EDGE X™ cabinet has players on the edge of their seat with excitement with the fun of Madonna™ and its inventive karaoke singalong feature. FarmVille™ features fun game play with social gaming characters players love, and a completely new Walking Dead III™ game takes the action to new levels on EDGE X’s cinematic-style screens.
The sleek new MarsX™ cabinet delivers an out-of-this-world gaming experience for players and never-before-seen sight lines for operators. The MarsX revolution lands with the all-new Dollar Storm™, based on the global phenomenon Lightning Link™, and four launch game themes. Also on the MarsX is the game-changing Buffalo Gold Revolution™, created by Aristocrat’s Oz Studios and featuring a compelling new wheel bonus, adding an extra layer of fun to a player-favorite game. Other MarsX titles include Mighty Cash Ultra™ Lion Charge™ and Mighty Cash Xtra Reel™ Jai Cai™.
Fun reaches new heights in Aristocrat’s RELM XL™ cabinet and the game themes Motown™, Buffalo Ignite™, and Liberty Link™. The popular RELM™ cabinet will feature the game themes Xtreme Mystery™, Make That Cash™, Gold Stacks 88™, and Buffalo Gold™.
Aristocrat’s leading player loyalty vehicle Oasis 360™ will feature four groundbreaking solutions at OIGA.
First is Oasis Loyalty™, a one card solution for multi-site operators. Oasis Loyalty™ provides seamless integration across multiple properties to increase brand loyalty, provide rewards across all customer touch points, and drive brand adoption.
Following Oasis Loyalty is Oasis Loyalty Kiosk, the first promotional kiosk solution that is directly integrated with Oasis to create a single or multi-site interaction (for Oasis Loyalty Customers). it combines several time-consuming self-service features such as card reprints and Win/Loss statement with best in class promotions to create an exciting and time saving experience.
Next is ONE LINK™, a fully customizable, integrated media and bonusing solution that empowers operators to think more creatively and deliver messaging and promotions in unique, modern fashion that spans across the entire floor. Creating increased patron excitement and engagement.
Last, is Aristocrat’s TrackIT™ ticketing for tables. This solution provides operators the ability to create a frictionless experience by allowing slot ticket redemption at the table, the ability to track and monitor all table player and receive detailed reporting. This helps the property drive intelligent decision and creating a better gaming experience for all patrons.
Off the tradeshow floor, Aristocrat Vice President of Oasis Systems Kelly Shaw will lead the panel “GGW’s Conversation with the C-Suite” featuring esteemed figures from across the Tribal gaming spectrum discussing Women in Leadership.
Everi continues to expand its deep library of original for-sale video titles with the introduction of Fu Xuan II™, the follow-on theme to the player popular Fu Xuan® game, and Dragon Surge™, a five-reel, 720 Ways™ game with a thrilling expanding reels feature and enticing progressives. The company will showcase both of these themes on the space efficient Empire MPX™ (“E43”) cabinet at OIGA. Yardbirds 3 Foxy in the Henhouse™ and Yardbirds 3 Return of the Chicken™, the latest classic video series on the E43 and a follow-on to Yardbirds 2 Foxy’s Revenge®, will also be presented at the show.
Everi will showcase its first mechanical wheel top box in the Grand Wheel Premium Series with Double Jackpot Gems Grand Wheel™ and Double Jackpot Lion’s Share Grand Wheel™ in this latest series for Skyline Revolve™. Gamblers will feel at home with the themes’ classic game mechanics coupled with the excitement and win potential of the wheel. Cash Machine™, the only stepper game of its kind that offers simple “win what you see” gameplay, and Zoltar 5X Pay™ and Zoltar Triple Jackpot™, Everi’s latest premium linked mechanical themes based on the all-knowing, all-seeing great gypsy king, will be showcased on the Player Classic 26.
In addition to these gaming products, Everi will provide operators hands-on demonstrations of its innovative player loyalty promotional and enrollment kiosks powered by Atrient. These award-winning platforms deliver the most flexible, efficient, and reliable mechanisms for awarding loyalty, encouraging play, and improving player contact data capture. Operators will also have the opportunity to see first-hand Everi’s fully integrated kiosks, the CXC 5.0 and CXC 5.0L, that offers enhanced security features and branding and marketing space.
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Company’s passion for the game takes center stage as AGS displays new slot and table games, and online social and real-money games
LAS VEGAS – July 18, 2019 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”) today announced that it will exhibit at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Conference and Trade Show July 22-24 at the Cox Business Center in downtown Tulsa. AGS will spotlight the Company’s newest core slot cabinet – the Orion Upright – along with a host of new slot titles, table products, and online social and real-money gaming solutions.
AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, “OIGA is one of the most important trade shows we attend and an event we look forward to every year. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with our loyal Oklahoma customers, showcase our newest innovations, and reinforce our commitment to helping the Oklahoma tribal gaming market continue to thrive. AGS has deep roots in Oklahoma, and just this year, we acquired Oklahoma-based Integrity Gaming Corp. and held our GameON Customer Summit in Oklahoma. We are grateful to be one of the state’s largest game suppliers and appreciate the important role Oklahoma plays in AGS’ future.”
Taking center stage in AGS’ Booth No. 1208 will be the new Orion Upright, a core cabinet with many of the same features as the Company’s award-winning Orion Portrait? and Orion Slant? platforms, including the distinctive starwall design featuring 420 game-synchronized full-color LED lights to celebrate gameplay. The Orion Upright also offers dual 27-inch HD displays, an ergonomic LCD button deck, dual high-bright SPIN buttons, an integrated charging port, and an LCD HD topper designed to attract. The Orion Upright is launching with a library of exclusive new and proven dual-screen titles and a library of greatest hits from AGS’ ICON™ cabinet. OIGA attendees will be able to experience the Orion Upright with Imperial Luck® and Blazing Luck™ game content.
For its award-winning Orion Portrait premium cabinet, AGS will showcase two top-performing games – Crystal Magic® andRakin’ Bacon!® The Rakin’ Bacon! game was the top-ranked core theme in the June 2019 Eilers-Fantini game performance report at 2.28x house average.
And AGS’ Orion Slant will be showcased at OIGA with several player-engaging Asian-themed games, including Golden Wins®and Jade Wins®.
AGS continues to propel its table products business with a host of new proprietary table games and table solutions. OIGAattendees will get to experience Blackjack Match Progressive™ with Buster Blackjack®, Jackpot Hold’em™, and Vega$ 3 Poker™, all with AGS’ award-winning STAX Progressive™. STAX features a must-hit-by progressive jackpot option and up to five progressive meter levels for larger and more frequently hitting rewards. From its table equipment lineup, AGS will showcase its Dex S™ single-deck poker shuffler, highlighting a streamlined design that is economical, durable, reliable, and exceptionally functional. The Dex S shuffles a single deck in less than 36 seconds.
In the Company’s Interactive display, AGS will showcase its ConnexSys Social White-Label Casino?, which is a customturnkey, free-to-play mobile casino app that integrates a casino brand with AGS’ proven and player-favorite land-basedgames to keep players engaged at home, work, and on-the-go. With live ops features and connection to casino-management systems, this turnkey solution strengthens player relationships and the casino brand, with optional in-app chip purchases to boost revenue.
And with real-money gaming at the forefront of many tribal gaming operators’ agendas, AGS will also be on hand to provide live demonstrations of its AxSys Games Marketplace? aggregator and content provider for real money gaming and sports betting partners. The AxSys Games Marketplace has a large library of titles featuring AGS top-performing games as well as a host of entertaining games from third-party developers.
Gaming Arts to present Class III Video Reels and Super PROMO at OIGA 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Gaming Arts to present Class III Video Reels and Super PROMO at OIGA 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, "OIGA presents a significant opportunity to support Oklahoma's tribal gaming enterprises. We are thrilled to present our unique and innovative line up of video reels and casino marketing promotional tools to our tribal partners."
Gaming Arts will display its inaugural collection of Class III slots including the Pop'N Pays®, Da Fa Ba™, and Dice Seeker™ series of games, all of which will showcase the Rocket Rollup™ mystery progressive. This exciting and unique progressive offers an inspiring celebration when achieved, with beautifully designed graphics and audio effects.
The Pop'N Pays series of games, namely Piñatas Olé® and Big Top™, are the first to emerge from the Gaming Arts library with more than 80 cabinet placements in the United States and growing. Performance has been truly remarkable with approximately 400 Pop'N Pays games on order.
The world's first casino-wide interactive promotional game system, SuperPROMO™, will demonstrate an entirely new method of operating casino promotions through four fully customizable mobile games that can be presented to players for virtually any type of promotion. These promotional games are delivered to players by casino personnel on a mobile tablet and promoted across a casino's digital enterprise to deliver an exciting level of social interactivity across the entire casino enterprise.
To learn more about the Company's Class III video reels or Super PROMO, contact your Gaming Arts Account Representative or visit www.GamingArts.com.
Highlights from the DGE include:
· Internet Gaming Win was $38.1 million in June compared to $22.7 million in the prior year period, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 67.8%.
· Total Internet Sports Wagering Handle (1) was approximately $226.7 for the month of June, compared to:
- $263.6 million for the month of May;
- $254.0 million for the month of April; and
- $298.3 million for the month of March.
· Internet Sports Wagering Gross Revenues (2) (after payouts) for the month of June were $6.9 million, compared to:
o $13.7 million for the month of May;
o $16.6 million for the month of April; and
o $24.3 million for the month of March.
(1) Gross amount of money accepted in wagers
(2) Internet Sports Wagering Gross Revenues may vary from month to month due to the payouts for future events occurring months after the original wager was made and unredeemed winning wagers from prior months will become deductible upon redemption in future months
This information will be updated and published each month, following publication by the DGE, in order to enable the investor community to readily monitor growth of Internet gambling in New Jersey, which remains a key market for GAN.
The Company encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call by using the following link: AGS Q2 2019 Earnings Call. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to the call start time.
To pre-register, click here: AGS Q2 2019 Earnings Call
Investor Conference Call
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
5 p.m. EDT/ 2 p.m. PDT
Those unable to pre-register may participate by calling:
All participants: +1 (844) 746-0637 or +1 (412) 317-5261
Conference ID: AGS Q2 2019 Earnings Call
Webcast
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the Company’s website at http://investors.playags.com and click on “Events”. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after the webcast and will be archived on the Company’s website for 30 days.
“IGT’s ADVANTAGE CMS will anchor our OIGA showcase because of its capacity to help our customers optimize their slot floors, cultivate world-class patron loyalty programs, and modernize play,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming. “When our valued tribal customers leverage ADVANTAGE with high-performing games and solutions, they are well-positioned to maximize the ROI of their IGT solutions.”
Product highlights within IGT’s OIGA booth will include:
An Innovative Systems Ecosystem: IGT will demonstrate how the IGT ADVANTAGE CMS can enhance the player experience when combined with mobile systems solutions such as Cardless Connect™, Intelligent Offers, and Resort Wallet solutions. Trade show attendees can also experience M5 media content. Built with HTML-5, M5 places player conveniences, such as promotion redemption and beverage ordering, within a slot machine’s Service Window. The Company will also highlight its Mobile Suite which gives operators the ability to manage voucher redemption, jackpots, comps, and more; all from a mobile device.
Proven Core Content: The Company will present several titles from its expanded video Core content portfolio with proven titles such as the Coin O Mania™, Golden Jungle Grand™, and Fortune Charm™ games on the widely placed CrystalCurve™ gaming machine.
New Class II Content: Attendees can also experience the Company’s latest Class II video bingo games with IGT titles such as the Magic Moons™, Rosa’s Fiesta™, and Disco Dolphin™ games on the CrystalDual™ 27 gaming machine.
Premium Content that Excites: IGT will showcase the depth and breadth of its premium portfolio with games inspired by world-class licensed brands with titles such as the Wheel of Fortune® Cash Link™ game with the two engaging base games Australian Outback™ and Egyptian Adventures™ themes. Attendees can also experience IGT’s TRUE 4D™ technology with American Gods™ 4D Video Slots. Making its OIGA debut and standing 11-feet tall, The Price is Right® Showcase Showdown game on the Megatower™ Universal cabinet will recreate many of the TV show’s most memorable moments.
Innovative Poker Hardware and Content: Also making its OIGA debut, is the CrystalSlant™ Poker gaming machine with industry-leading poker themes including Game King®. Attendees can also experience 25 50 100 Play on the large-format Poker XL cabinet. The large-format cabinet features an enlarged display and an extended touchscreen for a modern and immersive poker experience.
Electronic Table Games: IGT will showcase its cutting-edge Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) including RNG offerings such as baccarat and triple hand blackjack with expanded options for side bets.
For more information, visit IGT.com or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.
Lawrence Levy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited on 1 July, 2019 subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Levy has held senior positions within the gaming industry over a successful career spanning 37 years. His industry experience comprises of all areas in casino operations, sales and management; living and working in 19 countries across Europe, North and East Africa, Latin America, ex-Russian states and now Australia. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President Global Sales for Novomatic AG Austria.
Commenting on his appointment, Ainsworth CEO, Mr. Lawrence Levy said “I am both delighted and motivated to be given the opportunity to guide Ainsworth, a world-renowned provider of gaming technology, into its next phase of development. The legacy that Len Ainsworth and Danny Gladstone built is a great platform for me to start from. I am confident that my years in this industry, both as operator and supplier, will serve to support the innovations and developments needed to further grow our market share worldwide.”
Further noting, Mr. Danny Gladstone, outgoing CEO, will remain on the board at AGT as a Non-Executive Director and will commence this new role from 1 July 2019. Ainsworth look forward to continuing to utilize Danny’s vast industry experience and strong customer relationships as a Non-Executive director. Danny will also assist with the orderly transition of the new CEO.
Ainsworth Chairman, Mr. Graeme Campbell, added: “We are pleased to welcome Lawrence to his new role as CEO. Under his leadership we look forward to Ainsworth strengthening its position as a major provider of innovative gaming technology to the global market.”
Mr. Campbell further noted: “On the behalf of Ainsworth, the Board and shareholders, we would like to acknowledge and thank Danny for his ongoing contributions to Ainsworth. Danny’s strategies to build our presence in the Americas, grow our recurring revenues, invest in innovation, and forge a strategic partnership with Novomatic have strengthened AGT and have built the foundations for future growth.”
GLI’s iGaming experts demonstrate winning strategies for iGaming success; Bulletproof, a GLI Company, debuts cybersecurity and managed IT services for EMEA region
HAARLEM, The Netherlands (11 July 2019) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will present 30 years of world-class iGaming testing and certification, standards consultancy, and thought leadership at its stand P4 during iGB L!ve at the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 16-19 July 2019.
GLI’s experienced team of iGaming and sports wagering experts will demonstrate how gaming stakeholders can leverage the company’s decades of iGaming experience to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve success.
GLI will also debut its portfolio of world-class cybersecurity and managed IT services from Bulletproof, a GLI Company; now available throughout Europe and Africa.
GLI has a proven 30-year track record of assisting numerous existing and emerging jurisdictions in developing and updating their iGaming technical standards in the rapidly evolving iGaming marketplace. Because GLI is approved in all regulated iGaming markets, clients can generate larger amounts of revenue through global expansion via multiple jurisdictional deployments. GLI also actively seeks accreditation in new iGaming markets as they emerge.
“We are excited to welcome iGB L!ve attendees to our stand P4 and look forward to helping them achieve their goals in the dynamic and challenging interactive gaming arena,” stated James Illingworth, GLI Europe’s vice president of sales – EMEA. "We have recently made a significant investment in our 350-person strong EMEA operations by adding key staff and resources, especially in the areas of iGaming and event wagering, to accommodate both current and future growth. Our focus is on providing the highest levels of delivery and execution as part of our commitment to unsurpassed customer service, quality, and integrity 365/24-7.”
“GLI Digital is the undisputed global iGaming leader and is everywhere iGaming is going,” added Chris Davies, GLI Europe’s vice president of sales – EMEA. “We watch trends in the digital space very closely, and we are continually reinvesting our profits back into training, development, resources, and services so we can truly keep our valued clients and customers ahead of the game.”
To learn more about GLI’s extensive, industry-leading iGaming testing, certification, and professional consultancy services, please visit gaminglabs.com/igaming.
Shark Trap Gaming & Security Systems has received CERTIFICATION for the first of its ‘super shufflers’ from Gaming Labs International (GLI). GLI successfully conducted all prerequisite tests on Shark Trap’s Novelty-Game Shuffler—essentially identical to Shark Trap’s Poker Shuffler and 1-2 Deck Blackjack Shuffler other than a few minor design/operational features.
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LAS VEGAS – July 10, 2019 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or the “Company”) today announced that its 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at a location to be announced in Las Vegas, Nevada. The record date for the meeting is July 18, 2019. To be timely, pursuant to AGS’ Bylaws and Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, any notice of business or nominations with respect to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders must have been received by no later than 5 p.m. PDT on June 21, 2019. Any such stockholder proposal must have been submitted and must have complied with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and AGS’ Bylaws. Proxy materials will be mailed to shareholders of record on or about July 30, 2019, and will available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and on AGS’ website at http://investors.playags. |
"We look forward to enhancing our current lottery solutions and technology, and bringing added convenience for our retail partners and players through this contract extension with IGT," said Colorado Lottery Senior Director Tom Seaver. "Throughout the last five years, IGT has delivered its expertise and reliable technology to benefit all of our Lottery stakeholders and we are happy to continue to partner with them for the next several years."
"This contract extension enables IGT to continue assisting the Colorado Lottery in achieving its sales objectives, and bringing further efficiency, convenience, and innovation to retailers and players," said IGT Chief Operating Officer, North America Lottery, Jay Gendron. "We're pleased to continue our partnership with the Lottery and help it maximize funds toward good causes in Colorado such as the environment, recreation, and education."
Under the terms of the agreement, the Colorado Lottery will receive a full suite of new back office solutions and enhanced business intelligence solutions to continue to grow sales and provide convenience to the player and retailer. In addition, IGT will deliver GameTouch 20 terminals, the Company's most recent lottery innovation built specifically to meet big box retailer requirements.
IGT will continue to provide full system support for all Colorado Lottery draw games, claims, and payments.
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 8, 2019) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) announced that Tina M. Kilmer, PE, has been named Senior Director of Engineering.
Kilmer has more than 20 years of global gaming experience and is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with a proven record of success in developing a culture of compliance and delivering exceptional results in highly competitive environments. Her areas of expertise include technical compliance, program management, product development, project management, and strategic planning and execution.
Before joining GLI, Kilmer was Vice President of Product Compliance for Scientific Games (formerly Bally Technologies). She was a key member of the executive team responsible for global regulatory management and technical compliance of advanced technology-based gaming devices and systems, table games and utility products, and mobile devices. She also served as Vice President of Project Management.
Previously, Kilmer held senior leadership roles with Aristocrat Technologies (formerly Casino Data Systems) and Harrah’s Entertainment. Before entering the gaming industry, she served in various roles with Argonne National Laboratory and Dow Chemical.
Kilmer earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers and Phi Kappa Phi and Tau Beta Pi national honor societies. Kilmer has also authored a variety of professional and industry articles, as well as received numerous accolades, including the Patty Becker Global Gaming Women “Pay It Forward” Award; the Society of Women Engineers Bee Legacy Award; and the Great Women of Gaming Proven Leader Award. She currently serves on the Global Gaming Women Board of Directors and the Dress for Success Southern Nevada Advisory Council.
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About Aristocrat
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 5,000 employees. The company is licensed in around 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend products and services. The company's mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company's website at http://www.aristocrat-us.com.
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The FarmVille game is based on the FarmVille Social builder and FarmVille Social slots enjoyed by more than 100 million players worldwide. Slot players will find all of their favorite characters, farm animals, and livestock. The game features Persistent Free games and the popular Mighty Cash Hold & Spin mechanic. Adding to the fun is a single-site progressive with grand jackpot starting values of $2,500 or $5,000.
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The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) announced today that IGT has joined GLMS as an Associate Member. IGT is the global leader in gaming and a primary lottery-sports betting supplier with a strong commitment to social responsibility and responsible gaming. IGT is now part of the global association of lotteries, which has joined forces with the objective to safeguard the integrity and values of sports worldwide.
As a GLMS Associate Member, IGT will be linked to the GLMS visual identity. It will receive summaries of GLMS global alerts and will have access to our education and prevention tools, as well as to our Global GLMS information network. IGT will also adopt the GLMS Code of Conduct on Sports Betting and benefit from sponsorship and communication opportunities at GLMS events. IGT is the third lottery supplier to have joined the GLMS associate membership programme.
Commenting on this development, GLMS President, Ludovico Calvi states, “I have always considered IGT one of the best gaming suppliers, in particular when it comes to corporate social responsibility. IGT’s global efforts toward supporting communities and fostering responsible gaming in the last decade have been remarkable and I am excited and proud to now welcome them within our GLMS family. IGT has once again proved their commitment to supporting the sector, the community, and players. We look forward to having IGT on board and working closely with them with the objective of protecting our core values and acting as a shield against global sport corruption.”
Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Global Brand, Marketing and Communications adds “IGT’s objective has always been to deliver socially responsible, best-in-class solutions, while respecting both people and society, and to drive innovation and excellence, while keeping gaming fun for all. The work GLMS does with monitoring betting patterns, as well as providing responsible gaming education to establish a culture of integrity is outstanding, and embracing such a global lottery effort is aligned with IGT’s culture and values.”
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 1, 2019) – Employees at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) are marking the company’s 30th anniversary by serving GLI’s customers and giving back to host communities around the world.
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Since the beginning, GLI has been fulfilling its mission to help regulators, suppliers and operators with “obsession-level” customer service and has tested and certified more than 3 million items in more than 475 jurisdictions.
President/CEO James Maida said, “We're obsessed with customer service and go out of our way for every regulator, every supplier, and every operator. We walk through walls to get them what they need. That is something Paul Magno and I have been passionate about since we founded the company in 1989, and it’s something we are equally passionate about to this day.”
Maida recently received the EY Entrepreneur of The Year® 2019 New Jersey Award.
With a sharp focus on customer service, the company has experienced strong growth. GLI began with two employees, one location, and three customers. Today, the company has 1,250 employees, 24 locations, and hundreds of customers spanning the gaming industry.
GLI also has a 30-year history of giving back. The most recent example was a canned food sculpture competition, where employees created sculptures in several of the company’s labs and lobbies, then delivered food and cash donations to various food banks in GLI host communities. Beneficiaries included:
- Chubby Chums Children’s Home in Primrose, S. Africa
- Community Table Arvada Food Bank in Arvada, Colo.
- Fulfill Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, N.J.
- The Haarlem, Netherlands Foodbank
- Three Square Food Bank of Las Vegas, Nev.
Separately, GLI gave a $30,000 pledge to Preferred Behavioral Health Group in Lakewood, N.J.
GLI Senior Vice President and co-founder Paul Magno said, “When we started GLI, cassette tapes and the Sony Walkman were the latest technologies. Since then, innovators have leaped forward in the general entertainment industry and the gaming industry. While none of us knows where technology will take us, at GLI, we do know that whatever happens next in the gaming industry’s future is up to our creative-minded customers, and we will be there to help them, just like we have for the last 30 years.”
About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International, LLC delivers the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services. GLI’s laboratory locations are found on six continents, and the company holds U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020, and 17065 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. GLI also holds ISTQB certification. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.
In the second calendar quarter period ending June 30, 2019 trading was ahead of expectations with the seasonal decline in Internet gambling volumes typically experienced during the early months of Summer mitigated by various factors including:
· High demand in Q2 for Internet sports betting on both basketball and baseball in New Jersey, despite the cessation in Q1 of the primary U.S. sports season relating to American Football; and
· Higher than expected casino cross-selling from Internet sports bettors into internet casino gaming in New Jersey during the Q2 period.
2019 Outlook
The outlook for 2019 continues to remain highly positive for GAN. Internet gambling services to Parx Casino, the largest casino in Pennsylvania, commenced on June 24, 2019 with Internet casino gaming for Parx Casino expected to commence later this month. In the second half of the year, GAN expects to launch internet gambling services for a number of additional clients. In addition, GAN expects to enter into a number of new contracts for real money internet gambling.
The Company now expects to see high double-digit revenue growth for the full year 2019.
The outlook for the full calendar year 2019 is contingent on (a) the market size and clients' market share and growth rate of Internet gambling in New Jersey and Pennsylvania; (b) the speed with which efficient marketing of the Overseas Internet Casino is conducted in European regulated markets by GAN; (c) the impact on Italian Internet casino market by the Italian ban on advertising gambling anticipated to be fully implemented in 2019.
Management Commentary
Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN, commented, "Continued demand for Internet sports betting in New Jersey, and the associated benefit to Internet casino gaming, has outperformed our expectations through the second calendar quarter. In the second half of this year, we remain focused on landing new clients, and expanding upon existing contracts with clients, in addition to preparing ourselves for a rapidly expanding market due to an acceleration in sports betting-led online gambling regulation in the United States as well as enabling browser-based Internet gambling on Apple iOS compatible mobile devices as mitigation of Apple, Inc. policy changes towards HTML5-based real money gambling Apps."
Company Schedules 2019 First Half Financial Results
The Company is expected to release its results for the half year period ended June 30, 2019 on September 27, 2019.
Mitchell Bowen has been appointed to the role of CEO Land Based, responsible for all of Aristocrat’s regulated gaming businesses worldwide, while Hector Fernandez (CFO, Americas) has been appointed President, Aristocrat Americas reporting directly to Mitchell. These appointments are effective immediately, subject to any necessary regulatory approvals.
Hector has taken over from Matt Wilson, who has accepted a role outside Aristocrat and departed the company.
Aristocrat Group Ltd CEO & President, Trevor Croker, said “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to elevate a leader of Hector’s calibre to lead our Americas land based business.”
“Hector is a seasoned commercial leader with a track record of building high performing teams and delivering outstanding results. He has a deep understanding of Aristocrat’s Americas business, and has played an instrumental role in developing the region’s growth strategy and supporting its execution since joining the team last year.”
“Hector will be well supported by Mitchell Bowen, as well as our talented Americas leadership group and the broader team of over 1,500 employees in the region who have established our market leadership in recent years. Hector’s appointment will ensure the Americas team remains fully focused on maintaining momentum in our largest market, and executing our ambitious growth and transformation plans.”
Commenting on his appointment, Hector Fernandez said: “I’m honored and excited to take on the role of President, Americas at Aristocrat. I look forward to working with all of my colleagues and our valued customers to extend our leadership position in this region by delivering more choice, performance, service and quality than ever before.”
“I believe that Aristocrat has the very best game design and technical talent in the industry, with an outstanding team of passionate customer and commercial leaders. My focus will be on unlocking the full potential of our people, products and growing capabilities to ensure Aristocrat Americas can take the next step forward in its growth story” Mr Fernandez concluded.
Mr Croker said: “The creation of a single global land based business is the right step to take at this time. It will facilitate thorough and coordinated delivery of transformation and growth projects across our regional teams, along with more integrated product and technology strategy and seamless execution. Bringing together our land-based operations also positions us to more effectively serve an increasing number of global customers and sets the business up for its next phase of growth.
“Mitchell Bowen is a first class and deeply respected global gaming leader. He has more than 15 years’ experience across senior marketing product, commercial and transformation roles at Aristocrat in all major
gaming regions. Mitchell spent several years in the Americas, leading Marketing and Product functions, and worked closely with me in leading in the turnaround of the Australia & New Zealand business. Mitch currently has commercial and operational accountability for Aristocrat’s land-based business across the balance of the globe.
“Mitchell has deep and longstanding customer relationships and has played a core role in thought leadership and in execution of Aristocrat’s growth strategy over the past several years. I’m thrilled to elevate Mitchell to the role of CEO Land Based and look forward to his expanded contribution.”
The GBMC is a state-owned arm of the Ministry of Finance/Taxes which is responsible for all technical tasks related to the regulation of online gaming in Belarus and is permitted by the government of Belarus to issue final certificates for remote gaming.
“We are grateful to Siarhei Trukhan and to the entire The Gambling Business Monitoring Center staff for their careful consideration and review of GLI’s qualifications,” said Alex Haberl, Regulatory Development Manager, GLI EMEA.
“We are honored by this qualification that extends GLI’s services worldwide, and we look forward to providing The Gambling Business Monitoring Center with GLI’s industry-leading testing and auditing services.” said Martin Britton, Managing Director, GLI EMEA.
GLI recently expanded its lab and staff in its Netherlands location to accommodate the increasing demand for its services in Europe. In addition to online, land-based, and lottery testing, assessment, and certification services, GLI EMEA provides a wide range of professional services to its clients. These include responsible gaming consultation; cybersecurity testing, auditing, and managed IT services provided by Bulletproof™ a GLI Company; testing automation; forensic investigations; and training offered through GLI University®.
GLI has been working with the FSA since 2016, previously conducting training and on-site inspection of gaming devices and systems.
“We are very pleased to have earned the ongoing trust of the FSA. As we move forward with this new advisory agreement, our professionals will apply their global expertise to ensure we meet the FSA’s goals of ensuring integrity, transparency, and consumer protections,” said Devon Dalbock, General Manager of GLI Africa.
Over the next 12 months, GLI will provide crucial services to the FSA that will help the agency ensure controlled growth and maintaining of the public trust. Services include:
reviewing existing gaming legislation and related policy documents;
creating a report outlining a proposed regulatory framework;
drafting gaming legislation;
generating a proposed gaming regulatory agency staffing structure;
reviewing existing gaming technical standards and drafting technical standards for each mode of gambling;
providing support during the legislative process.
The agreement is the latest in a long series of successes for GLI throughout Africa. Jurisdictions across the continent continually turn to GLI for testing, certification, training, and services in land-based gaming, digital gaming, sports betting, and lottery.
AGS Executive Vice President Matt Reback said, “Anthony is a strategic thinker and proven operator whose experience will help us grow our burgeoning interactive business over the next several years. Anthony has fostered strong relationships with operators, regulators, and suppliers in the real-money gaming space, both in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as in Europe, and we’re excited to leverage his experience, successful track record, and business savvy to accelerate opportunities in the real-money gaming and social gaming space.”
Abrahamson joins AGS from Prepaid Network Inc., where he served two years as Senior Vice President and General Manager. In this role, he managed the company’s global business, which delivers innovative payment solutions to its merchants to maximize payment success for their customers, including the Wyrz virtual prepaid Visa® card.
Before that, Abrahamson served as the General Manager, Senior Vice President, and Compliance Officer for Sportech Inc. – DraftDay Gaming, a firm that managed and operated a white-label Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) platform for B2B and B2C operations that was later acquired by NYX Gaming Group. Earlier in his tenure at Sportech, he served as the company’s General Manager iGaming and Senior Vice President.
He also served as the Vice President of Business Operations at Tribeca Tables Software Limited, later acquired by Playtech, where he managed and operated the most successful internationally aggregated multi-license/multi-player online poker software platform.
Previously, Abrahamson held numerous other leadership roles focused on iGaming, iSports, Daily Fantasy Sports, and FinTech, with an emphasis on launching, managing, and operating digital gaming and payment platforms for leading companies; owning sales strategy and customer integration; and delivering hyper-growth, successful and compliant operations; and record revenue. Abrahamson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a law degree and is an admitted and practicing attorney of the Supreme Court of South Africa.
Abrahamson said, “It’s an exciting time to join AGS because the Company is truly committed to aggressively grow both their B2B online social white label casino business, and their real-money business and their library of internally developed and third-party games. The AGS executive team is smart, passionate, and experienced; I’m so excited to be a part of the Company’s bright future.”
The sports betting bill received approval in both the House and Senate on Friday, June 21 and will go to the Governor who is expected to sign it within the next two weeks. With one of the lowest initial licence fees, the state could possibly begin issuing licenses in late September.
Maida was selected as the winner of this year’s Entrepreneur of the Year New Jersey regional award by a panel of independent judges who recognized him for excelling in the areas of innovation, financial performance, and his personal commitment to GLI and the local community. As a regional award winner, Maida is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 national competition.
“I am both humbled and honored to receive this most prestigious award,” Maida said. “It was a privilege to be numbered among such an outstanding group of finalists; each of whom displayed exceptional entrepreneurial talent and vision.”
“This honor is especially noteworthy considering that GLI is celebrating its 30 th anniversary as the leading independent testing laboratory for the global gaming industry,” Maida added. “I would also like to acknowledge GLI co-founder Paul Magno who played such a pivotal role in our success; as well as our 1,250+ dedicated employees around the world who embrace our commitment to integrity, quality, and customer service 24/7 – 365.”