Zitro continues to expand its presence throughout California, partnering with key operators in the tribal gaming market, including Pechanga, Viejas, Valley View, and Pala casinos in Southern California and Red Hawk Casino, which is the company’s first install in Northern California.

Due to the great success that the 88 Link games are currently enjoying in the U.S. market, these distinguished casino operators did not hesitate to include the award-winning multi-game in their gaming offerings. “We are convinced that our 88 Link games, will offer a next-level gaming experience to our partners’ clientele, and are confident that it will be an added catalyst for our continued growth in key tribal markets”, commented Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA.

88 Link is a multi-game progressive link displayed on the ultra-slim Allure cabinet with 3×27” Full HD monitors, along with “SynchroScreen” features, which synchronizes each of the upper screens, creating a stunning visual spectacle. With five levels of progressives, and the popular “Link UP” feature combined with the Multiway game mechanics; this proven-performance multi-game raises the excitement level for a truly immersive game-play experience!

Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA added: “We are incredibly excited to continue with our expansion plans, as it represents another important milestone in our efforts to become a leading casino supplier in North America.As part of our market expansion, and in order to provide direct support to our partners, we have also opened a new regional office in Temecula, with the goal of providing world-class service to all our customers. We are also tremendously grateful for our successful partnership with Pechanga, Viejas, Valley View, Pala, and Red Hawk casinos, and for their long-term trust. This has been a great opportunity to demonstrate the incredible performance of our award-winning 88 Link games, and we are convinced that it will appeal to players in California tribal casinos, as well as enhance revenue growth and profitability”.

Latest Global Gambling Guidance Group endorsement fulfills IGT's responsible gaming certifications across lottery, gaming, digital and sports betting

LONDON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has become the first U.S. supplier in the gaming industry to receive Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) responsible gaming accreditation for its sports betting operations. With this monumental achievement from G4, IGT is certified in responsible gaming across its four product segments encompassing lottery, gaming, digital and betting.

"IGT's proactive approach to responsible gaming and achieving prestigious G4 certifications sets the pace for the entire industry to go above and beyond what state regulation mandates when it comes to player protection," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. "As sports betting continues its expansion across the U.S., IGT is actively demonstrating that it is now more important than ever to exercise strong responsible gaming support. We are honored to be the first industry supplier to achieve sports betting responsible gaming accreditation and we look forward to working with our customers to implement our best-in-class solutions for their players."

"G4 applauds IGT for making responsible gaming a top priority across all of its business verticals," said Pieter Remmers, Chairman of the G4 Board of Directors. "G4 appreciates having IGT as an accredited member and glad to see the company continue leading the gaming industry with its responsible gaming initiatives."

G4 aims to minimize the impact of problem gaming by promoting a worldwide accreditation program for the remote and e-gambling industry and operators. This certification ensures that IGT has a responsible gaming code of practice that includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Corporate practices that are born from a strong management commitment to responsible gaming;
• Practices and policies that support a responsible gaming framework;
• Player protection information;
• An advertising and marketing code of principles for responsible gaming;
• Employee training and support on responsible gaming policies;
• Player protection tools such a player-led time and money limits, self-exclusion and age verification; and
• Third-party research and its application for improving responsible gaming tools and approaches.

IGT received G4 responsible gaming certification for its gaming operations in 2017 and its digital solutions in 2019. Additionally, IGT's lottery and iLottery businesses are certified by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for WLA's Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers.

For more information about IGT's responsible gaming program and IGT PlaySports, visit IGT.com, download the responsible gaming brochure or follow us on LinkedIn and IGT PlaySports LinkedIn. 

AXES.ai is pleased to announce several key appointments to its management team.

Rosalinda Van Rooyen has been promoted from Chief Operating Officer of AXESnetwork to Chief Product Officer of AXES.ai and will oversee all creation, design, build and rollout of fintech, media, apps and AXES products as a whole. Rosalinda has been with AXES for three years and has made an incredible contribution in all aspects of the success and acceleration of AXES on a global scale.

Ian Brown has been appointed as Chief Information Officer of AXES and will be responsible for leading all research, development, product and technology. Ian's fintech, B.I and technology design expertise is enviable. He was instrumental as the CTO of AXES Apps and is now at the helm of designing the future of AXES.ai which incorporates AXESnetwork and AXES APPS.

Danielle Parsons has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of AXESnetwork and will be responsible for all commercialization, installation, and customer service. Danielle has had an extensive and successful career in both start-ups and large organizations with a focus in gaming. Her experience with Adobe, Aristocrat, GAN and Joingo (acquired by Sightline) will enhance AXES capability to scale and accelerate.

Jacob Verret has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer. Jacob's expertise in fintech corporate security ranges from LightSpeed to Deloitte where he led teams to ensure information security was priority number one. His latest challenge at WorkJam made him a perfect fit for this strategic role to ensure AXES continues to lead in this critical corporate priority.

"The core strategic advantage of AXES is its people," stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES.ai. "We are a people company first, that thrives on ingenuity second and makes great products third. These appointments will accelerate our mission to make our industry safer and more fun. I feel blessed that such amazingly competent people choose AXES and our quest to improve our Industry."

INDIAN GAMING TRADESHOW & CONVENTION

Anaheim Convention Center

POST-SHOW PRODUCT OVERVIEW

April 2022

The Annual Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention featured a mix of industry top-performing Konami games and systems technology on April 21 – 22, 2022 in Anaheim, Calif. Throughout the 2-day event, tribal gaming professionals and executives representing 184 sovereign nations discovered winning entertainment available on Konami Gaming, Inc.’s DIMENSION line, as well as the latest award-winning releases from Konami’s SYNKROS® casino management system. This year’s show marked the debut premiere of the multi-game edition of All Aboard™ on Konami’s big-screen DIMENSION 75C™. In addition, guests explored industry-leading SYNKROS casino systems technology such as the Konetic™ employee mobile app, SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and more throughout the event.  

Target Release: Q2, 2022

DIMENSION 75C™ is the newest premium cabinet in Konami’s DIMENSION line. This large format machine consists of one jumbo 75-inch monitor, curved from top to bottom in a slight “C” shape. Its generous slant top features dual jumbo spin buttons, dual cup holders, and dual wireless phone chargers. In keeping with all DIMENSION series slots, DIMENSION 75C has a sloped footrest, multi-color edge lighting effects, and a sheen silver finish.  DIMENSION 75C supports all popular Konami game IP from the DIMENSION 49J™, such as All Aboard and Ocean Spin™. Among the top showcase titles is a multi-game edition of All Aboard—bringing together 4 different base games in one machine.

DIMENSION 75C / Target Release: Q2, 2022

Players get a first-class ticket upgrade when they play the multi-game edition of All Aboard! It places top base game titles including Dynamite Dash™, Piggy Pennies™, Go West™, and Masked Warrior™ at the tip of a finger, all on the same game machine. The multi-game edition of All Aboard is available exclusively on the new big-screen DIMENSION 75C, configurable as a standalone cabinet or in linked banks and pods. Guests at the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention became the first to experience this exciting addition to Konami’s All Aboard offering.

DIMENSION 49J & DIMENSION 75C / Target Release: Available Now

Thrill seekers can take the excitement of All Aboard to new heights with the release of All Aboard: Gold Express™. This high-denom edition of the popular Konami linked progressive has a large Grand jackpot starting at $50,000 or $100,000, based on selected par percentage. In addition, it supports a variety of multi-denom options to choose from. All Aboard: Gold Express is available with Dynamite Dash, Piggy Pennies, Go West, and Masked Warrior.

Target Release: Available Now

Konami Gaming, Inc.’s award-winning DIMENSION 49J has demonstrated success by consistently ranking among the casino industry’s top premium lease cabinets.  Equipped with a 49-inch 4K Ultra HD (UHD) “J” curve display, its streamlined frame and custom merchandizing options deliver entertainment over a wide variety of potential placement areas on the casino floor. The DIMENSION 49J’s custom-engineered button interface is contained within a lighted deck, with dual classic spin buttons and generous surface space for drinks, phones, and other personal effects. Additional player conveniences include a wireless smartphone charging pad, USB port, and built-in handbag hook.

Konami’s DIMENSION 49J is the launch pad for some of the industry’s most popular premium series like All Aboard and Ocean Spin—both of which continue to expand with additional base game titles. During the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, guests encountered promising new linked series on this proven platform, including BattleBots®, Lucky Envelope™ and Bull Blitz™.

 

DIMENSION 49J & DIMENSION 75C / Target Release: Available Now

A golden tree covered in striking red envelopes is the central object of fortune in Konami’s Lucky Envelope premium linked progressive series. Showcased on DIMENSION 49J with custom merchandising options, Lucky Envelope is a 243 Ways game, with 4 progressive jackpot levels that scale by denomination. Wild red envelope symbols appear on reels 1 and 2 throughout primary play, which can randomly trigger the jackpot pick game. When awarded, 30 red envelopes flood the screen for the player reveal a guaranteed jackpot award: Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand. Players can also win an instant Mini or Minor award through the game’s Coin Feature. During primary play, the Coin Feature is triggered by collecting a red envelope on reels 1 and 2 in conjunction with coin credit prize symbols on reels 3, 4, and 5. Lucky Envelope makes its Indian Gaming Tradeshow debut with 2 available base games: Jade Wealth™ and Plum Riches™.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/EZjgNUMi5n8

With its rich, serene green tones, Jade Wealth infuses the Lucky Envelope free game feature with random multipliers. Any 3 or more Free Game symbols trigger up to 15 free games, where Wild symbols on reels 1 and 2 may include additional 2x or 3x multipliers. If a Wild red envelope symbol lands in any position on reels 1 and 2, coin credit prizes on the remaining reels are awarded, with the multiplier applied to all prizes except the minor and mini coins.

Bathed in deep purple hues, Lucky Envelope: Plum Riches heralds its own unique free game adventure. The free game feature found in Plum Riches takes the Coin Feature even further, by only requiring a red envelope on reel 1, with coin credit prizes available across all the remaining reels. The progressive pick free is also available during the free games feature.

DIMENSION 49J / Target Release: Q2, 2022

Following proven success in the Australian market, Konami is introducing its Bull Blitz premium linked progressive series to North American audiences with launch themes including Fortunes of the Orient™ and Roses & Riches™. Backed by comprehensive multi-denomination options, this series offers players the chance at a big linked progressive Grand Jackpot, a progressive Mega Jackpot, and 3 standalone bonus awards. Any 6 or more golden bull symbols trigger the Bull Blitz feature, with a high-energy credit collection bonus. The 3x5 reel frame transforms to 15 independently spinning reels with random credit prizes, golden bull symbols, and blank positions. Wins tally over the course of the feature and any time a golden bull symbol lands, all shown credit awards may re-tally in an “X-TRA HIT”.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5Dp-O2gV9xE

Players are transported to a role as honored guest of ancient nobility in Bull  Blitz: Fortunes of the Orient. Surrounded by ornate scenes and sparkling gardens, players are ushered through a unique journey to jackpots. Throughout primary play, any 3 or more lantern symbols award the free game feature, with full-reel hero symbols.

With a sunny glow and a romantic flare, Roses & Riches takes Konami’s Bull Blitz series to time of storybook love across the Spanish coastline. In addition to the Bull Blitz credit collection feature, players can win the Roses & Riches free game feature with any 3 or more rose symbols.    

DIMENSION 49J & DIMENSION 75C / Target Release: Q3, 2022

Robot fighting time is taking to the casino floor, with the world’s first BattleBots slots! Based on the popular robot combat sport and reality TV show broadcast in over 150 countries, Konami’s new BattleBots slots feature iconic environments, sounds, scenes, and machines from the show. Competitors rumble and roll across the reels, in a robot combat to cash. This premium linked progressive series includes giant symbols, expanding reels, and a free game feature that offers a chance to cheer fan favorite bots in a fight to fortune.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/6GR1oJeI6nA

Target Release: Available Now

DIMENSION 49 shares nearly all the same key elements of the premium DIMENSION 49J curved machine—including its sleek design, 4K Ultra-high definition (UHD) graphics, and custom-engineered button interface. But with a 49-inch flat portrait display, DIMENSION 49 offers a more streamlined cost option for a strong pipeline of core video slot content. It has all the ingredients for a thrilling player experience, combined with the array of original progressive slot series, to drive long-term entertainment variety and asset value to your venue. DIMENSION 49 gives more options to showcase popular portrait-screen games, on the latest powerful KXP™ platform.

DIMENSION 49 / Target Release: Available Now

Players can battle up to big bucks when they make way for Fortune Road™. This integrated progressive jackpot series for Konami’s DIMENSION 49 is an original new release, with credit collection feature reaching up across the top of the screen toward a big $5,000+ Grand Jackpot. Obscured symbols appear across the center reels throughout game play, which open to reveal high-value pic-A symbols or trigger symbols. Any 5 or more trigger symbols usher players to the Fortune Road feature, where they are awarded 3 spins. Players must land additional trigger symbols to topple the fighter symbols displayed above the reels, and collect the prize awards these fighters contain. After players collect the Mini, Minor, or Major awards just beyond the end of the fighter symbols, then they have a chance to claim the big Grand Jackpot should additional spins remain.

Players can come face-to-face with the full force of fortune in Power of the Samurai™! Throughout game play, samurai fighters stand guard to the big Grand jackpot. During the free games, players open an additional advantage as the low-value card symbols fall off the reels, for a picture symbols-filled free game adventure.

Fortune Road: Roman Honor™ puts the player as the hero! Enter the Fortune Road feature and each enemy they defeat takes them closer toward the victory of the big Grand jackpot! The action gets even more exciting during the free game feature, where the Fortune Road feature can occur more frequently.

DIMENSION 49 / Target Release: Available Now

Among Konami’s most popular titles for DIMENSION 49 is a symbol-driven linked jackpot series called Fortune Mint™, with Coin symbols that transform to random multipliers and jackpot symbols when appearing in a highlighted section of the reel frame. Ranked in Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s list of Top Indexing NEW Games – Core, Video Reel for 11 straight months, Fortune Mint is recognizable by the giant glowing coin that shimmers across the upper part of the screen, spurring interest and anticipation toward its 3-level linked progressive jackpots. Any coin symbols that land in the center 3 reels can transform to 10x, 3x, or 2x multipliers, for up to 1,000x wins! The series also showcases a Question Mark feature, whereby coin symbols in the center reels display question marks and transform to multipliers or instant progressive prizes with dramatic effect. This year’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention signaled the debut of 2 original new Fortune Mint base games: Yi Da Ba Qian™ and Ya Zhou Bao Wu™.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/P79SZvjEdOs

Yi Da Ba Qian carries a mix of purple color hues during the primary game, bursting into gold during the free game feature. Upon entering the free game feature, players are awarded a guaranteed Coin symbol on reel 1 for every free spin they’ve won. This grants greater potential for winning symbol combinations.  

Ya Zhou Bao Wu is another available compliment in the Fortune Mint series. This original title features stacked Coin symbols on reel 1 throughout the free game feature.  With this boost on the first reel, players can enjoy even more winning excitement during their free spins, as they chase massive multiplier combinations.  

DIMENSION 49 / Target Release: Available Now

Following 10 straight months on Eilers & Krejcik’s list of Top 25 Indexing Core Games – Low Denom, Konami’s popular Treasure Ball™ Extended ROM linked progressive series is taking on new territory as an integrated linked progressive game in Treasure Ball Duo Luck™. This 5-level linked progressive features the iconic, animated prize ball machine in the upper half of the screen, filled with bright red, gold, and diamond-studded prize balls. Also featured in the prize ball machine are new, blue prize balls, which award random free game-related bonus adventures. Treasure Ball Duo Luck marked its Indian Gaming premiere on DIMENSION 49, with debut base games Elephant Break™ and Gorilla Riches™.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xdpoKz90W-U

Players can win the special free game bonus in Elephant Break either by winning one or more blue prize balls during the Treasure Ball Feature, or by landing 3 or more scatter symbols during primary play. During the free games, each wild symbol that lands on the center 3 reels with multiply the total win by 2x or 3x. In addition, players can win increasing bonus Pic-A symbols during the free games, contingent on the number of Diamond Elephant symbols that appear on the reels.

Similar to Elephant Break, the blue prize balls offer unique free game awards in Gorilla Riches. Blue prize balls give random combinations of free spins and bonus credit symbol awards in a credit collection bonus, which transpires directly following the Treasure Ball Feature. A dynamic, white-haired gorilla with glowing green eyes helps celebrate each new credit award tally with thundering fists pounded against his chest.

DIMENSION 49 / Target Release: Available Now

Rising Diamond™ features a unique, expanding reel frame mechanic that takes advantage of DIMENSION 49’s tall portrait screen, with two unique game iterations: Pink Edition and Blue Edition. In this original linked progressive series, the main chase is the wild diamond symbols that appear in the middle 3 reels throughout game play. These wild symbols are colored pink in the Pink edition, and blue in the Blue Edition. Every time a wild diamond symbol lands on the reels, the player is rewarded—whether with an expanded reel frame and/or the free game feature. Rising Diamond features a GRAND linked progressive jackpot, MAJOR standalone progressive jackpot, and MINOR standalone progressive jackpot, with increased jackpot odds at higher bet levels.

Rising Diamond is designed to accelerate player excitement as the reel frame stretches further upward. As a scatter pay game that awards wins based on adjacent left-to-right symbol connections rather than traditional line pays, Rising Diamond’s expanding reel frame greatly expands the number of ways each spin can win, up to 100,000 ways! And as the reel frame expands, players increase the odds of triggering the Rising Diamond Bonus—an enhanced free game feature with an expanded reel frame. Rising Diamond: Pink Edition awards up to 6 free games and up to 2x wins. Players can win additional free games during the free game feature.  

Rising Diamond: Blue Edition awards up to 3 free games and up to 5x wins. The combination of free games and multipliers awarded is contingent on the outcome of a pick game that occurs directly upon award of the Rising Diamond Bonus. The player is invited to select from a collection of diamonds to reveal their random free game bonus enhancements.

Target Release: Available Now

Konami’s newest stacked-screen core cabinet is out now, as DIMENSION 27. DIMENSION 27 showcases the same base as DIMENSION 49J—complete with relaxed slant top, sloped footrest, touchscreen button deck, dual cupholders, and wired and wireless phone chargers—but with three 27-inch monitors in Ultra High-Definition. The bottom screen is roughly at a 70-degree angle for ease of view, while the top two screens stand vertical. DIMENSION 27 is the launchpad for a strong variety of game content, including special-edition SeleXion® multi-game packs, extended ROM progressive jackpot games, new integrated standalone jackpot games, and original new linked progressive series.

 

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Available Now

Panda Power™ is an original new linked progressive jackpot series available now on DIMENSION 27. It combines popular Konami base games on the lower screen—like Dragon’s Law Twin Fever™, Lion Carnival™, Solstice Celebration™, and Thunder Warrior™—with both a bonus reel frame and a bonus wheel shown on the middle and top screens respectively—effectively leveraging all 3 game screens to deliver different game play experiences.  Panda Power offers additional bonus adventure opportunities for players on games they already know and love. Whenever 3 or more Panda Power symbols land on the primary reels, the Panda Power Feature is awarded. The middle bonus reel frame is activated, and players receive 1 spin on a reel filled with only panda face symbols and blank symbols. Depending on how many panda faces land at the end of the spin, the player is awarded a corresponding number of bonus spins. To make the rewards even greater, players next move to the prize wheel in the top screen where they have the chance at a guaranteed additional prize above beyond the awarded bonus spins.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/m3AnGZ1bmfs

Lion Carnival is among the most popular releases in Konami’s Multiple Lines 15 REELS™ series, not to mention an exciting upcoming addition to the Panda Power series. It features a mystery multiplier chance throughout game play. All multipliers appearing after the reels stop will be multiplied together, for a total multiplier from 1x to 144x. During the free games, the mystery multiplier feature is always active.

No matter the time year, Konami’s popular Solstice Celebration 5-reel video slot captures the magic of the seasons with fascinating bonus play and frequent Sparkle Feature. The game uses Konami’s Xtra Reward® and Action Stacked Symbols® to create stacks of framed matching symbols for increasing win combinations. Anytime framed stacked symbols cover 2 or more reels, any remaining partially-framed reels nudge to cover the entire reel and all framed symbols are transformed to a matching, random gigantic symbol—an extra winning opportunity called the Sparkle Feature. Should the Sparkle Feature produce the free game princess symbol, players win up to 40 free games. During the free games, any wild sun symbols automatically nudge to cover the entire reel with wilds, and the Sparkle Feature can occur more frequently.

Players can feel the earth quiver and the jackpots quake when they wield the power of the Greek god of thunder in Panda Power: Thunder Warrior. Inspired by strength of Thor, this 5-reel slot game places him as the hero character. His face covers the wild symbol, his helmet acts as the scatter symbol, and his hammer gleams as Pic-A. Whenever a wild symbol lands on the reels, there is a chance Thor shoots down lightning upon the reels, randomly sending full-reel wilds across any reels.

Dragon’s Law Twin Fever is also expanding its reach into the new Panda Power series. This Xtra Reward® title is an original math 5-reel game that pays tribute to the top-performing classic with two long-tailed Dragon’s Law™ characters displayed in the upper screen—a red dragon and a blue dragon—for double the mystery feature excitement. Randomly before or after any spin, either one or both dragon characters will snake across the reels to scatter additional wild symbols. Dragon’s Law Twin Fever also includes a free game feature, triggered by any 3 or more scatter yin-yang symbols. The Dragon’s Law Feature occurs more frequently during the free games, and additional free games can be won during the free game feature.

 

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Q2, 2022

Konami is taking its popular Celestial Riches series to soaring new heights on DIMENSION 27, with an enhancement that allows players to activate the entire reel frame with prize opportunities, in Celestial Moon Riches Eclipse™. Based on their bet, players activate special reel areas for transforming wilds and scatter symbols, which turn to random multipliers and wheel spin opportunities respectively. Celestial Moon Riches Eclipse also debuts a new Eclipse Prize Feature—a credit collection bonus awarded through the game’s wheel feature.

 

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Q2, 2022

Like Celestial Moon Riches Eclipse, Celestial Sun Riches Eclipse™ is an ULTRAREELS™ 3-4-4-4-3 game with a 1-level standalone jackpot prize. When any 3 or more scatter symbols land with a least 1 scatter symbol in the special reel area, the game’s Wheel Feature is awarded. If the wheel spin lands on the Eclipse Prize Feature, the player is transported to a credit collection feature across the game’s 3 center reels, with 3 spins awarded. If all 12 positions in the Eclipse Prize Feature become filled, the player is awarded the Total Eclipse Bonus, with 5x wins the collected credit prizes.  

 

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Available Now

Ru Yi Wheel™ is an original linked series with a colorful mix of prizes—including wild multipliers, progressive jackpots, wheel spins, and bonus awards—delivered through Asia-inspired art elements, characters, sounds, and scenes. Throughout game play, wheel symbols appear on reels 1 and 5. If a wheel symbol lands on reel 1 or 5, there is a chance of triggering the game’s Jackpot Wheel feature, and if a wheel symbols land on both reel 1 and 5, the Jackpot Wheel feature is guaranteed. Players can increase the number of wheel symbols on the reels by increasing their bet amount—thereby increasing their chance to spin to win a Mini, Major, Mega, or Grand jackpot. Konami’s Ru Yi Wheel linked slot series has two available base games: Ru Yi Wheel Lion™ and Ru Yi Wheel Panda™. 

Ru Yi Wheel Lion puts players at the heart of the celebration, with festive drums, deep red hues, surprising firecrackers, and the traditional Chinese lion as high-value PIC-a symbol. Throughout game play, random 2x, 3x, and 5x wild multipliers appear across all center reels. During the free games, any random wild multipliers that appear one symbol outside the primary reel frame will jump into the frame and replace the adjacent symbol.

Players are surrounded by symbols of wealth in Ru Yi Wheel Panda. Golden figures and ornamental frames spin across the reels, surrounded by serene green tones, bright peonies, and a smiling panda. Any 3 or more temple symbols award up to 25 free games. During the free games, only 2 additional temple symbols are required to win additional free spins. 

 

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Available Now

Shiny, coveted, and an instant classic, Konami’s Mystical Pearl™ series is made for slot treasure seekers! Featured on Konami’s DIMENSION 27 core cabinet, this undersea-themed linked progressive is focused on collecting simmering Pearl symbols, for a Stay & Spin bonus with GRAND jackpot potential. Any time throughout primary play or the free games, the hero character can randomly deliver additional Pearl symbols to the reels, increasing the odds of triggering the Stay & Spin feature. Any 6 or more Pearls will trigger the feature, where players have the chance to win random credit prizes, fixed MINOR or MINI bonuses, the standalone MAJOR progressive, or the large, linked GRAND. Mystical Pearl has 2 compatible base game options: Mystical Pearl Mermaid™ and Mystical Pearl Neptune™. Filled with an ocean of excitement and sounds that make a splash, Mystical Pearl is a perfect slot showcase across DIMENSION 27’s stacked displays.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/AIRmlcwfQ3c

DIMENSION 27 / Target Release: Available Now

Konami’s popular SeleXion multi-game platform is arriving to players on the DIMENSION 27 with a curated collection of Certified Original Konami favorites. The first in these special-edition SeleXion Classic packs features a leading line-up of player-favorite K2V platform titles including China Shores™, Roman Tribune™, Ancient Dragon™, Money Blast™ and Rawhide™. All offer a rich array of in-game configuration options, including a mix of denominations and line sections.  SeleXion’s robust processing power gives players the fastest game change speed and an optimal interface to enjoy a fun mix of their favorite games in one spot. Both the topper display and center screen graphics show a “Certified Original” badge to help reinforce the games’ integrity to the original classic versions players love.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZXYLcZC5lW4

Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system is in the midst of record momentum, with several high-profile new clients from among the industry’s most innovative tribal operators. It has become the system of choice for properties operating in jurisdictions widely considered the most competitive gaming markets in the world. Top new technology releases include its SYNK31 all-in-one Title 31 / AML system, cardless and cashless solutions, Konetic employee mobile app, and much more.

The Konetic Employee App empowers casino teams to perform a mix of tasks directly from a secure mobile device. By taking traditional cage functions like TITO ticket redemption out on-the-go through Konetic’s Voucher tool, guests can enjoy new heights of service and convenience from a permissioned floor attendant without waiting in line at the cage or kiosk. The Konetic Employee App also improves casino floor response times through its enhanced Slot Dispatch module, which also supports team efficiency and visibility. In addition, Konetic’s Cash Can module make soft drops and counts effortless by allowing permissioned employees to scan barcodes and automate the swap out process once each of the cans have been entered.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/2Ji7KVJc8DA

 

For years, SYNKROS has supported cashless play at slot machines and table games through Money Klip cashless wagering. Players simply load funds to their loyalty account at the cage or an interfaced TITO kiosk, for easy, fast, and secure digital transactions directly at the gaming machine. Players simply insert their card at the machine and enter their secure PIN when prompted through the True-Time Display™ or True-Time Windowing™. Upon successful verification, a message will appear confirming that the cashless wagering account is enabled, and players are invited to click the money icon in order to define how much cash they wish to bring into the game from their Money Klip. When the card is removed from the machine after play, any remaining balance is transferred back into their Money Klip account. They can even spend their digital funds at non-gaming outlets like property restaurants and bars. These combined features really help make cashless wagering as seamless and useful for players as possible.

Konami’s award-winning SYNK31 is a comprehensive Title 31 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system that allows permissioned SYNKROS administrators to gather, track, review, and complete all AML requirements, including Multiple Transaction Log (MTL), Negotiable Instrument Log (NIL), Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR), Know Your Customer (KYC) and more. SYNK31 leverages SYNKROS’ industry-leading data architecture to capture and compile all necessary AML information with robust, near real-time results. It supports automated upload of IRS forms, for maximum ease and efficiency. In addition, SYNK31 provides true case management, empowering administrators to compile all reporting, time stamped notes, files documents, screenshots, photos, videos, and emails associated with particular patron or incident in one spot.

LONDON – April 25, 2022 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its IGT PlayCasino game, MegaJackpots™ Siberian Storm™, awarded a lucky Sky Vegas online slot player a colossal £1,769,014 jackpot on April 3, 2022. This is the largest jackpot ever awarded on IGT’s MegaJackpots online progressive link in the U.K.

“A player winning a massive £1.7 million jackpot on IGT PlayCasino’s MegaJackpots Siberian Storm game is a reason to celebrate, as few online games offer such a compelling top prize,” said Gil Rotem, IGT President of iGaming. “The IGT PlayCasino content portfolio is fortified with jackpot-driven games that quickly amass liquidity and can help our customers such as Sky Vegas differentiate their online casinos.”

Prior to this jackpot, the largest award ever won on an IGT MegaJackpots game in the U.K. was a £1.4 million jackpot in 2019 on the MegaJackpots Isle O’ Plenty game.

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Zitro exhibited for the first time its spectacular Class III products at the 2022 National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Tradeshow & Convention in Anaheim, California.

“NIGA was the perfect opportunity for Zitro to reaffirm its commitment to the tribal gaming industry, and we are excited to have showcased our most compelling product portfolio to date”, commented Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. “Our latest launch is part of the development of product innovation for tribal operators looking to maximize player engagement, and we are truly humbled by the trust and acceptance our new products have received”.

During the show, the company highlighted the spectacular GLARE cabinet line: Altius Glare, Illusion Glare, Allure Glare and Fusion Glare, and the new multi-game, Wheel of Legends featured on the premium Altius Glare cabinet. This exciting lineup also included the award-winning 88 Link, along with Far West and Mei Shi Mei Ke, showcased on Allure Glare and the world-renowned and iconic Link King and Link Me slot games, which were showcased on Fusion Glare. Other premium series presented at the event were the popular Bashiba Link and Double Link, displayed on Illusion Glare. These world-class slots games come packed with unique game features, exciting bonus rounds and state-of-the-art graphics designed to engage players.

“Zitro is proud to have been part of the largest gathering of tribal leaders in North America at an exciting period of growth in many tribal jurisdictions. Our latest product showcase at NIGA has demonstrated our commitment to delivering high-class products that add value to the tribal gaming market and drive profitability. Our strong game portfolio offers tribal operators a wide diversity of titles with new game mechanics that meet current player demand. We are confident our innovative product line will further strengthen our position within the tribal gaming community”, added Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA.

LAS VEGAS, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB: GLXZ), a developer and distributor of casino table games, enhanced systems for land-based casinos and iGaming content, announced today that Bill Zender, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since 2015, announced his intention to resign from the Board effective July, 1, 2022. The Company also announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Tice Brown, a stockholder of the Company, pursuant to which the Company agreed to form a hiring committee for the purpose of identifying and unanimously recommending to the Board a qualified candidate to fill the vacancy that will be created upon the resignation of Mr. Zender.

Zender Resignation

“Bill Zender is a legend in the casino table games business,” stated Mark Lipparelli, Chairman of Galaxy’s Board of Directors. “He has provided invaluable advice to us and the Company over his more than seven years as a member of the Board. We have made great progress over that time in positioning the Company to pursue exciting new opportunities, and Bill has been a stalwart contributor to that progress. We thank him for his tremendous insights and expertise, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Cooperation Agreement

On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Tice Brown. Pursuant to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, Mr. Brown has agreed to (1) irrevocably withdraw his proposed nomination of himself to the Board of Directors of the Company and his proposal requesting that the Board declassify the Board by electing each director on an annual basis, with respect to the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, (2) immediately cease all solicitation efforts in connection with the 2022 Annual Meeting and (3) cause all voting securities of the Company owned beneficially by Mr. Brown and for which he has the right to direct the vote, to be cast in favor of each of the Company’s proposals and for each of the Board’s nominees for director at the 2022 Annual Meeting.

In addition, the Company has agreed to form a hiring committee consisting of two current members of the Board and one independent stockholder who has owned shares of the Company’s common stock for more than two years (the “Hiring Committee”) for the purpose of identifying and unanimously recommending to the Board a qualified candidate (the “Independent Director”) to fill the vacancy that will be created upon the resignation of Bill Zender. The Board has agreed to promptly cause the Independent Director, subject to the satisfaction of certain qualifications and requirements as set forth in the Cooperation Agreement, to be appointed to the Board for a term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The Cooperation Agreement also provides for certain “standstill” provisions that restrict Mr. Brown and his affiliates from, among other things, engaging in any solicitation of proxies or written consents with respect to the voting securities of the Company or acquiring any securities of the Company that would result in Mr. Brown having beneficial ownership of more than 9.9% of the Company’s voting securities. The standstill provisions expire on the date that is two years after the 2022 Annual Meeting, unless the Cooperation Agreement is earlier terminated in accordance with the terms thereof. The Cooperation Agreement also provides Mr. Brown with certain Board observer rights prior to the appointment of the Independent Director.

The most innovative product line of recent times has arrived at the Jarama and Henares salons of the Win & Leisure group, which has included Zitro’s new GLARE Family in the incredible gaming offer of its salons.

The state-of-the-art Altius Glare cabinet, together with its graphics, impressive lighting, and surround sound system, make it the new benchmark of the Jarama and Henares salons, along with the Wheel of Legends multi-game, which are taking the salon to unprecedented levels. In addition, Win & Leisure completes the offer of its salons with the introduction of the new Far West multi-game, which is also arousing great admiration among the salon’s audience.

“Zitro is a guarantee of success, and the new products it has presented are perfectly adapted to what we were looking for, game diversity and impeccable aesthetics and, as always, each new launch of the brand is welcomed by our customers with great enthusiasm” say those responsible for Win & Leisure.

“Win & Leisure Group is a very appreciated partner for Zitro, which knows how to recognize the value that our products bring to their salons. I would like to thank them for choosing the new GLARE family to expand their gaming offer, a great bet for the future”, says Carla Moncada, Zitro’s sales representative.

LONDON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it won four categories of the 2022 "The Casino Awards" program, earning more honors than any other gaming supplier in the competition. Produced by Datateam Business Media, the publishers of Casino International magazine, The Casino Awards is an annual program that recognizes gaming operators and suppliers for excellence across Europe.

IGT won the following four award categories at an awards banquet last week in London:

Best Slot Machine: PeakSlant32 cabinet
Best Slot Game: Regal Riches slots
Best New Innovative Product: Floor Manager
Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer
"IGT's victories across four categories in The Casino Awards 2022 program reflect the depth and breadth of the Company's excellence as a global gaming supplier and the diverse, industry-leading talent behind our products and solutions portfolio," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, Global Gaming. "IGT's continued prowess in achieving important industry awards is a reflection of our robust internal and external quality testing programs that help ensure that our solutions capture players' interest and exceed our customers' performance expectations."

For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

The diversity of Zitro products has arrived at the Cocamatic Group’s Arcadia salons in Madrid, filling them with a new and original variety of games for the satisfaction of multiple players.

Arcadia salon customers can now find the new Altius Glare cabinets, with the new Wheel of Legends multi-game, Fusion Glare with Far West and Allure Glare with the incredible Bashiba Egyptian. These are different multi-game and cabinets that include innovations never seen before in the salon market.



“Zitro’s new products bring a different gaming dynamic to what we offer, in unique and exclusive cabinets that are giving a new twist to the salons, elevating them to a surprising category and are having a great success among players,” say the Cocamatic group managers.

In the words of Vicente Fernández, commercial director of Zitro, “I would like to thank the Cocamatic Group for the great reception they always give to our products, both by their managers and their customers, and we are sure that the great diversity we bring to their salons will delight all player profiles”.

Zitro Digital, the online business unit of global gaming industry provider Zitro, continues to expand its presence in virtual casinos in Latin America, introducing video bingo and video slots games for online casinos.

Bonanza Group of Lima, Peru bets on Zitro Digital’s Video Bingo and Video Slots library for its online gaming offer Bonanza.club. This collaboration includes the integration of Zitro Digital’s video slots “Asian Woods” and “Lady Dragon”, both from the Link King family and the library of video bingo games “Pick & Win.”

“We are convinced that these new integrations will contribute to enhance Bonanza.club’s gaming portfolio and ensure greater profitability”, commented José Javier Martí, Chief Operating Officer of Zitro Digital.

Cesar Talavera, Business Manager of Bonanza Group said: “We continuously work to offer the most attractive and innovative products to our customers, and that is why it has been fundamental to partner with Zitro Digital, as it provides us with an extensive online gaming portfolio that has proven to be a success in land-based casinos around the world. We are convinced that players will enjoy the same success in the online channel and that it will support our omni-channel growth strategy, with the opening of our first land-based property, Casino Delfines”.

José Javier Martí, COO of Zitro Digital, added: “It is admirable to see how Zitro Digital continues to grow steadily in Latin America. Our goal is to create a product that is as successful and profitable for online operators as our land-based games, and we are proud to see the result of our hard work come to fruition. We are very grateful to Bonanza Group for giving us the opportunity to expand our online business in Peru, and we look forward to continuing our prosperous partnership”.

With a growing suite of high-performing premium game products, an expanded core game library, and the industry’s most innovative table game progressive system, AGS continues to grow and diversify its product portfolio to turbo-charge operators’ casino floors


AGS (NYSE: AGS) is bringing home the bacon at the Indian Gaming Trade Show & Convention April 19-22, 2022, as the company plans to unveil a new multi-denomination game play feature for its high performing Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe slot theme on the Orion Curve Premium cabinet. The fun doesn’t stop with slots, as AGS will also showcase its award-winning Bonus Spin Xtreme table game progressive side bet, building on its tremendous success since launch. Visit booth 1431 for AGS’ full display.

AGS will introduce the player-selectable multi-denomination feature to its Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe slot theme, which is celebrating its one-year launch anniversary during the show.

Mark Dedeaux, SVP & GM, Slots for AGS, says: “This year, we’re focused on diversifying our portfolio by entering new game categories like high-denom reels with our Mega Diamond title, as well as innovating on traditional gameplay to enhance the player experience. The introduction of multi-denom functionality on our Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe premium game package has the potential to further amplify the performance on this already high-performing product. Additionally, we're showing a mix of proven winners like Captain Riches and Lucky O’Reilly, plus new titles like Ultimate Rise and Mighty Power, which truly highlight the AGS spirit. The AGS portfolio is stronger and more diverse than it’s ever been, as we continue to heat up casino floors with strong themes and vibrant graphics that players love.”

The AGS table games team continues to look for ways to allow operators to earn a little extra bacon of their own, supported by the launch of the award-winning Bonus Spin Xtreme progressive side bet. The feature links all games across the entire casino floor to a single shared jackpot, upping the ante with massive potential prizes. The Bonus Spin Xtreme compatible library is ever-growing; player-favorite games like roulette and baccarat will be available at the AGS booth to try out this innovative progressive feature firsthand.

John Hemberger, SVP & GM, Table Products for AGS, says: “We’re always rethinking what is possible with table game jackpots and community-style play. Bonus Spin Xtreme fires up player engagement by linking all tables on the floor to a single jackpot pool, creating a bigger and faster-growing jackpot. It’s the only progressive side bet on the market to provide one unique progressive jackpot winner for community-style table games like roulette, baccarat and craps. The Indian Gaming Trade Show is the perfect place to showcase this innovative progressive system, in addition to our new single-deck PAX S card shuffler on our commission-free Dragon Dai Bacc game.”

AGS will showcase Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe, Bonus Spin Xtreme, and various other innovations from its ever-expanding portfolio at the Indian Gaming Trade Show from April 19-22. Visit AGS at booth 1431. For more, visit PlayAGS.com.

LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXES.ai ("AXES" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with Cyprus-based Fintech Blueberry Payment Solutions to offer the AXES European client base an integrated Open Loop cashless eWallet. The Blueberry Payment Solutions eVoucher, eWallet, Card, and IBAN Cloud Account is already integrated with the AXES Butler Closed Loop eWallet, Loyalty, Rewards and Engagement APP, for Merchants and Clients.

"AXES has the most advanced, secure and complete closed loop cashless platform in the global land-based gaming industry," stated Rhyan Bridle, Founder & CTO of Blueberry Payment Solutions. "The Blueberry Payment Solutions platform, technology, licenses, IP and certifications will empower AXES European Clients to instantly transfer funds to their AXES closed loop wallet and to AXES Casino Float Accounts. This powerful partnership will rapidly evolve the fintech performance and possibilities of the land-based gaming industry, and we are very excited to offer the power of the Blueberry Payment Solutions to the AXES client base."

"Blueberry Payment Solutions is a perfect fit for AXES," stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES.ai. "Blueberry Payment Solutions truly understands that a casino eWallet is a personal player to casino relationship based on loyalty, engagement and rewards. We are grateful to Blueberry Payment Solutions for having customized their product offering to align with our strategy to support our European AXES clientele to ensure they have the most powerful engagement strategy in the global land-based casino gaming market. We look forward to evolving our product base with Blueberry Payment Solutions as we integrate multiple forms of payment, funding and financial instruments"

ABOUT Blueberry Payment Solutions
Blueberry Payment Solutions is an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorized for the distribution of e-Money. Offering an alternative banking platform, Blueberry Payment Solutions, allows the community a safe place to send, receive, hold and invest, with absolute confidence and reliability. The all-encompassing platform empowers merchants, corporations, and end-user clients to perform their day-to-day payments and banking operations. Blueberry Payment Solutions draws on the adroitness of cloud technology to guarantee the highest security and availability of its solution. Currently, in 11 countries, Blueberry Payment Solutions has an offering for both land-based and online merchant services, ensuring the power of personalized banking is not compromised.

For more information, contact https://blueberrycard.eu/

ABOUT AXES.ai
AXES is the Global Gaming Industry's land-based cashless pioneer and FinTech disruptor. AXES empowers governments, casinos and route/street with highly secure, real-time data collection to fuel alerts, events, analytics, cashless and infinite other apps in the AXES APP Store. AXES harnesses the power of blockchain cloud technology to ensure the highest security, speed and availability of any platform in the Global Gaming Industry. With offices in seven countries and clients in more than 40 countries, AXES is the only 100% independent system provider in the land-based gaming industry, providing quantitative actionable intelligence and applications. AXES is the future of casino information management TODAY.

For more information, contact info@AXES.ai

ANAHEIM, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or "the Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, today announced it will showcase the new Player Classic Signature™ cabinet with seven new classic stepper themes as well as compelling content for the Empire Flex™ cabinet, alongside the Company's latest FinTech and iGaming innovations at the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, to be held April 21-22, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Everi will display, in Booth #420, its expanding breadth and depth of player-engaging video content and classic stepper games, as well as fresh takes on entertaining premium titles. More than 10 new innovative themes on the Empire Flex portrait cabinet will be featured, including Cha-Ching!™, Money Line™, and the Press Your Luck™ Series based on the iconic game show. These themes are also available on TournEvent Everiway™, the next iteration of Everi's one-of-a-kind TournEvent® platform. TournEvent Everiway provides added flexibility that enables all TournEvent supported cabinets, including dual-screen and/or portrait, to deliver the group-style TournEvent Classic™ or sit-and-go TournEvent Now® promotions. Player Classic Signature, the newest addition to Everi's successful mechanical cabinet portfolio, will also be showcased with several of its launch themes, including the Gems Deluxe™ Series as well as the Jackpot Power™Series, which features a progressive-tier burnout mechanic.

Smokin' Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel Fire & Ice™, with its two mischievous characters, will be presented on the Flex Fusion™ premium cabinet, Everi's fully featured banked product. Little Shop of Horrors Director's Cut™, which builds off the high-performing theme on the Empire MPX® portrait cabinet, and Outlander™, which is based on the hugely successful television series, will both be shown on the Empire DCX™ premium cabinet. Fu Lu Shou Land of Wealth™, presented on Empire Arena™ cabinet, showcases two unique base games that are chock full of exciting features, including a heart-pounding two-minute frenzy mode.

Everi's FinTech solutions continue to help tribal operator partners meet the emerging mobile ecosystem via the Company's "Digital Neighborhood," its complete suite of financial, casino loyalty and compliance products and services that bring commonality and continuity to operator workflows. With a particular focus on self-service, the growth of Everi's "Digital Neighborhood" suite demonstrates the Company's leadership position and highlights its ability to develop solutions that improve the casino patron experience across loyalty, payments, and casino operations.

The CashClub Wallet® solution integrates and extends cashless payments throughout the gaming enterprise using traditional, alternative, and mobile technologies. CashClub Wallet is a mobile digital wallet that allows casino operators to offer their guests the option of cashless and contactless funding of electronic game play, including funding at the gaming device, as well as payments at the point of sale or online to fund sports betting or social gaming. JackpotXpress, the intuitive jackpot and tax forms management solution, allows casino staff to securely and efficiently process slot jackpots using a mobile device right at the winning gaming machine. Jackpot Xpress is the only jackpot management system that combines mobile productivity, secure payment, tax forms management and anti-money laundering tracking into a single solution. Also on display will be the award-winning Trilogy™ loyalty platform, offering player-centric gaming solutions to enroll and engage customers while providing a premium experience that follows them across the gaming floor and beyond.

The Company will also exhibit its growing and unique library of award-winning iGaming content, including digital progressive games, all delivered via the proprietary Spark™ Remote Game Server ("RGS"). Over the past three years, Everi Digital has extended the footprint of the Spark RGS to include Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia in the United States, as well as Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec in Canada. During this time, Everi has become a top provider of iGaming content to operators and has consistently grown its reputation for creating compelling content. Everi's digital gaming catalog now consists of more than 50 distinct titles, with more on the way.

"We look forward to returning to the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our Native American gaming partners," said Randy Taylor, Everi President and CEO. "Everi has a long, successful history of supporting tribal gaming operators, providing a broad portfolio of products that enhance the patron experience and help improve casino operational efficiency."

The diversity of Zitro products has arrived at the Cocamatic Group’s Arcadia salons in Madrid, filling them with a new and original variety of games for the satisfaction of multiple players.

Arcadia salon customers can now find the new Altius Glare cabinets, with the new Wheel of Legends multi-game, Fusion Glare with Far West and Allure Glare with the incredible Bashiba Egyptian. These are different multi-game and cabinets that include innovations never seen before in the salon market.

“Zitro’s new products bring a different gaming dynamic to what we offer, in unique and exclusive cabinets that are giving a new twist to the salons, elevating them to a surprising category and are having a great success among players,” say the Cocamatic group managers.

In the words of Vicente Fernández, commercial director of Zitro, “I would like to thank the Cocamatic Group for the great reception they always give to our products, both by their managers and their customers, and we are sure that the great diversity we bring to their salons will delight all player profiles”.

GameSTACK™ technology Platform enabling iGaming and online sports betting, furthering penetration of Michigan’s fast-growing market

Shark Trap Gaming & Security Systems announced they will showcase the new Super Shuffler in booth 1770 with distributor Aces Up Gaming while at the National Indian Gaming Associations' Trade Show.

The show takes place April 19 - 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California.

Company recognized for leading cross-platform content and omnichannel  slots technology

LONDON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it was honored for its leadership in cross-platform content and technology by winning the "Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year" designation in the 2022 International Gaming Awards. The annual awards program recognizes leading iGaming and land-based casino suppliers and operators from around the world and is judged by a panel of gaming industry professionals.

"In today's era of accelerated iGaming growth and increased player demand for cross-platform entertainment, IGT winning 'Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year' at the 2022 International Gaming Awards signals our alignment with industry trends and growth opportunities," said Mark MacCombie, IGT Senior Vice President EMEA Gaming. "As an end-to-end solutions provider, IGT is highly experienced in and committed to helping our customers achieve growth in all aspects of their gaming enterprises."

"An award such as 'Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year' spotlights the true power of IGT's leading content library and decades of experience in both the iGaming and land-based gaming sectors," said Gil Rotem, IGT President of iGaming."As iGaming continues to expand around the world, IGT's ability to provide high-performing, cross-platform content and technology will help our customers maximize player engagement opportunities and drive play today and in the future."

IGT won this distinguished award on the merit of its compelling PlayCasino slots, blackjack, bingo, and video poker games on the Company's Remote Game Server and its continued success in delivering high-performing land-based casino games and systems technologies. As the industry's first omnichannel wide-area progressive jackpot, IGT's Powerbucks slots also anchored IGT's win, as it continues to differentiate the Company's game library in Canada.

For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

Acquisition Increases Loyalty Technology Capabilities

LAS VEGAS, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or the "Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, today announced that it has acquired certain strategic assets of XUVI, LLC ("XUVI"), a privately owned marketing platform provider designed to value, target and engage customers to increase loyalty through immersive data analytics utilizing customer behaviors and artificial intelligence. The acquisition was funded from existing cash on hand. Financial terms were not disclosed.

XUVI's marketing platform, BEAMSTUDIO, is a cutting-edge technology solution that combines historical and behavioral propensity data to assign a customer's future value based on their unique characteristics and behaviors. The technology provides real-time predictive and actionable insights to augment marketing with targeted campaigns focused on valued customers. BEAMSTUDIO increases operating efficiencies through data analytics and automation of routine marketing tasks, and optimizes marketing spend by reducing over and under-reinvestment. BEAMSTUDIO is expected to assist Everi's current QuikMarketing capabilities and leverage consumer data to assist casino marketers and deliver intelligent interactions across all channels and lay the foundation for highly targeted, cost-effective, and successful campaigns to acquire new patrons and strengthen existing customer relationships with precision and insight.

Darren Simmons, Everi's Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader, said, "The combination of XUVI's technology with our existing innovative loyalty solutions and marketing services will further strengthen our ability to provide customers with actionable information to enhance their patrons' gaming experience and drive revenue growth. This transaction marks another proof point of our focus on providing the gaming industry with the most extensive suite of loyalty and marketing technology to deliver a one-stop shop of comprehensive, integrated solutions that enable a seamless, convenient experience for casino patrons while delivering operational efficiencies for casino operators."

Company's patented digital printing technology can be fully customized to enhance instant ticket player experience with high-resolution artwork and new playstyles

LONDON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today the introduction of its Infinity Instants™ games that are created using multiple patented digital printing technologies to transform and enhance instant ticket design and gameplay. The innovative printing techniques are unlike any others in the industry and produce games with high definition, richly colored symbols and graphics on the front and back of a ticket, and with unparalleled scene variety and flexibility.

"The technology behind Infinity Instants disrupts and revolutionizes traditional instant ticket printing and endorses IGT's commitment to delivering growth-driving, player-tested, innovative solutions for lotteries," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery."The digital preparation process of Infinity Instants allows for every element of the instant ticket to be fully customized, creating an infinite number of possibilities. This high level of detail generates opportunities for lotteries to engage players through more appealing graphics and enhanced playstyles."

IGT Infinity Instants tickets are printed on a physical press but produced through a series of digital printing processes and technologies, allowing for endless flexibility for the design, production, and marketing of instant ticket games. With Infinity Instants, the variable game symbols on instant tickets are generated in full color at the highest known resolution in the industry. The digital production process also allows for every ticket in the pack to display unique artwork. 

The transformative Infinity Instants tickets have thus far launched in four U.S. lottery markets and have demonstrated strong performance.

For more information about IGT's lottery business, visit IGT.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Company recognized as top gaming supplier in acclaimed global awards program

LONDON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it recently won the "Casino Supplier of the Year" award at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards London. This marks the second year in a row that the Company received the notable honor.

"Once again, IGT has confirmed its position as the industry's leading end-to-end casino supplier by winning this distinguished award at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards London," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "This significant recognition is a reflection of IGT's dedicated employees worldwide and our commitment to developing and supplying superior products and services to our customers that drive outstanding results."

"IGT has proven that it continues to lead the industry by providing casinos with exceptional products that create best-in-class user experiences for their customers," said Julian Perry, Gambling Insider Chief Operating Officer. "It is an honor to recognize IGT's position as a leading global casino supplier with this highly regarded award for the second year in a row."

To learn more about the Global Gaming Awards London, click here. For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

JCM Global and Global Payments Gaming Solutions Tuesday announced a collaboration creating a cashless solution workable for all casinos regardless of their CMS provider.

Global Payments’ VIP Solutions cashless gaming solution will use JCM’s FUZION system and iVIZION bill validator to allow casino patrons to fund play by way of a mobile app. The integration will enable casinos to avoid costly CMS upgrades, complex system integrations, and IP patent pool fees required by all other cashless solutions.

Casino patrons will be able to use mobile phones to fund slot machines and table games and make purchases at restaurants and bars. The cashless experience will extend across casino properties, with no system integrations required at any touchpoints.

“JCM Global is a 67-year innovator in automated transaction technologies with installations of more than 700,000 bill validators nationwide,” said Global Payments Gaming Solutions President Chris Justice in a statement. “By integrating our cashless solution and database of more than 3 million players with JCM Global’s technology, it creates a truly powerful combination for casino operators. Together, we offer state-of-the-art, highly secure technology that has perfected the cashless experience for players and operators alike.”

Global Payments Gaming’s cashless solution offers players a seamless cashless gaming experience, from enrollment to funding to game play to cash-out, and is the only solution enabling both rated and unrated play. VIP Mobility also is the only cashless solution that doesn’t require the creation of a wagering account, easing regulatory review and mitigating Tribal compact changes.

JCM’s FUZION system and iVIZION bill validator help casino operators deter cheating, prevent acceptance of fraudulent bills, increase up-time on slot machines, and save labor during routine and emergency drops. FUZION simplifies cash management, optimizes printer and bill validator management, and has several interfaces that use unique data managed by JCM.

“We designed iVIZION, GEN5, and FUZION to empower creativity that would help shape the future of gaming,” said JCM SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations Dave Kubajak in a statement. “Global Payments has continued to expand their cash access solutions to provide an excellent omni-channel experience with their high-quality products. Now, this partnership between JCM and Global Payments takes full advantage of that forward-thinking technology, making cashless payments a great option to our customers.”

The fully integrated cashless solution will be on display at the NIGA Tradeshow, April 21-22, in Anaheim, California.

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This article was written by Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports

Combined Remote Game Server patent portfolio offers compelling content for digital and social gaming

Game Feature and Remote Game Server patents can be sublicensed to third parties to advance innovation in the gaming industry

LONDON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced that it has signed a broad patent cross-licensing agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) ("Aristocrat") that includes valuable patents related to game features and remote game server (RGS) technologies. Under the agreement, IGT will be able to offer licenses to the companies' combined game feature and RGS patent portfolios to the global gaming industry. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

"This agreement extends and expands the previous patent cross-license between IGT and Aristocrat. This combination of two of the gaming industry's most valuable game features and RGS patent portfolios can help propel the evolution of gaming with compelling content and advanced game mechanics," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "We look forward to providing the entire gaming industry with the opportunity to license IGT and Aristocrat patents, particularly the compelling content resulting from our combined RGS portfolios, in the spirit of competition and innovation."

IGT will continue in its efforts to protect its intellectual property, individually and through collaborations with gaming industry developers and suppliers, in an effort to advance innovation and excitement in the gaming market.

April 12, 2022

Fantini Research has launched the next evolution of providing actionable information for gaming industry stakeholders with a weekly Twitter Spaces talk show called “Your Morning Coffee.”

“Your Morning Coffee” takes place Fridays at 10:00 a.m. ET, shortly after the opening of the New York Stock Exchange, and is hosted by Fantini's Gaming Report Editor Blake Weishaar.

A special episode of “Your Morning Coffee” will be held this Thursday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m. ET to accommodate for this week’s Good Friday holiday.

The Twitter Spaces conversations will cover pertinent information for investors, C-level executives and gaming industry stakeholders including a recap of gaming revenues, upcoming earnings and analyst expectations, analyst ratings and target changes, upcoming potential regulatory action, and a discussion of current major industry news impacting gaming and sports betting.

Occasionally “Your Morning Coffee” will host guest speakers to provide insight and first-hand perspective on timely topics.

Follow @FantiniResearch and @Fantini_Blake to join “Your Morning Coffee”. A link to the show and a recording of the live conversation will be made available to subscribers in the daily Fantini’s Gaming Report.

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D'IBERVILLE, Miss. and LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI) ("Everi" or "the Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, today announced its subsidiary, Everi Payments Inc., is now live with a leading solution for the liquidity of crypto currencies, B4U Financial, at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort ("Scarlet Pearl") on Mississippi's Gulf Coast.

"Providing new, alternative ways to fund a patron's casino experience is crucial in the age of digital currency. Combining B4U Financial's solution with Everi's ATMs and, in the future, additional financial access solutions at Scarlet Pearl, furthers our collective goal of being able deliver an enhanced and seamless patron experience," said Darren Simmons, Everi's Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader. "We continually evaluate advanced technologies that can add new capabilities to our 'Digital Neighborhood,' and our ability to integrate with the B4U Financial crypto solution meets this criterion by enabling us to further diversify the types of financial transactions we can offer to casino guests."

Located in D'Iberville, Mississippi, the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort continues to invest in the existing casino and improve amenities to better serve all customers. Scarlet Pearl's partnership with Everi dates back to the casino's opening in 2015, with the installation of a full suite of financial and loyalty products and services, as well as electronic gaming machines.

"Scarlet Pearl's collaboration with Everi allows our guests a new way to fund their experience, as we continue our focus on setting high standards for player convenience and engagement," Scarlet Pearl CEO LuAnn Pappas said. "We are dedicated to delivering innovative experiences, and we are excited to be the first casino in Mississippi to introduce this new feature for our guests."

LONDON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed a contract with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation ("ALC") to provide 1,375 CrystalDual^® 27 video lottery terminals (VLTs) throughout the remainder of the year.

As part of the agreement, IGT will launch the VLTs with high-performing themes including The Wild Life™, Big City 5's™, The Big Easy™ and Royal Spins Deluxe™. Additionally, IGT will deploy The Price Is Right VLT content in 2023. Inspired by North America's highest-rated daytime television game show, The Price is Right is among the most recognizable brands in IGT's game library.

"IGT has supplied engaging cabinets and content that have proven to entertain VLT players throughout Atlantic Canada for more than 30 years," said Patrick Daigle, ALC President and CEO. "Expanding on the number of new VLTs in ALC's gaming venues with popular IGT themes allows us to deliver on our promise of providing our players with the most compelling gaming experiences."

"The versatility of IGT's CrystalDual 27 VLT enables ALC to continue modernizing its gaming offering and provides players with best-in-class, market-attuned content," said David Flinn, IGT SVP, Canada, South and Central America. "These 1,375 CrystalDual 27 units, in addition to the more than 350 that are already in the ALC market, reinforce our commitment to the Lottery's growth, and elevate gaming within the region with highly successful hardware."

The CrystalDual 27 VLT features two high-definition displays delivering optimal graphics for players. The terminal has a first-class audio package, ergonomic design, and a mobile device charging port to deliver exceptional player experiences.

For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or watch IGT videos on YouTube.

Aristocrat Gaming’s™ Hunt For Neptune’s Gold™ is the #1 top indexing Class II video reel game, and now players can dive deeper into the fun in the all-new Hunt For Neptune’s Gold Diamond™. Hunt For Neptune’s Gold Diamond appears on the Arc Double™ cabinet and has a rapidly hitting $100,000 MSP jackpot and seven new features that appear frequently in this high-volatility game.

The Red Screen Free Spins™ bonus feature fills the entire 7’ game screen, and you never know how many times the reels will re-spin. Shark Attack bonus is triggered by Shark symbols on lines 1, 2, and 3, and the Shark drops random bonuses on the reels. What’s that behind you? A Mega Shark, which multiplies wins.   The Minefield bonus is loaded with awards ready to be picked, and in the Neptune’s Maze feature, revealed credits are added to total prize.   The longer players enjoy Hunt For Neptune’s Gold Diamond, the more chances they have to randomly collect 10 diamonds and trigger bonuses. An easy-to-see counter at the top helps players track how many diamonds they have collected. Match two diamond values to win that amount.   Newton the Nudger is a gremlin that lives inside the game and randomly appears to change a losing spin to a win.   In the Jewel Swim feature, the lead character Jewel randomly awards Neptune’s gems and diamonds as she swims across the screen. Plus, Jewel’s dog, Meatloaf can randomly swim across screen. Players pet him to win a Neptune’s gem, diamond, or credits.   Bring the all-new adventure of Hunt For Neptune’s Gold Diamond to your casino floor today. Contact your Aristocrat representative at (702) 270-1000 for information.

MONTREAL, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXES.ai ("AXES" or the "Company") announces that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of a state-of-the-art cloud-based media management platform. This platform will replace the current media screens AXES has deployed globally and connect them to a cloud-based management system for media, automated ad placement and information management.

The platform, to be branded AXES.TV, boasts the ability to build, schedule, manage and track all interaction with patrons as well as to broadcast general publicity, client information and offers to their patrons. The platform connects to all major technology-driven ad placement agencies to offer AXES the ability to broadcast publicity and generate new and accretive revenue for AXES clients. AXES.TV will be fully integrated with the AXES Fintech strategy and will include a frictionless experience between its mobile app (Butler), cashless media screens and kiosk screens with a personalized media experience for each patron.

"This is a quantum leap for AXES interactive strategy to ensure our clients can directly engage with their patrons" stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES.ai. "This acquisition will empower AXES clients to offer interactive publicity to tailor a patron's experience to receive, in real-time, communication, marketing and publicity relevant to each person. Moreover, this new product base will fuel the AXES anti-money laundering and responsible gaming surveillance system and further advance the artificial intelligence base for detection and awareness."

The largest gaming hall in the Balearic Islands has once again bet on Zitro to introduce the most incredible products on the market: the brand-new GLARE cabinet line and its extraordinary new multi-game: Wheel of Legends and Bashiba Egyptian.

Thanks to this deployment of Zitro’s product in Punt de Joc, players will now enjoy a new entertainment offer – adapted to all tastes – and an unmatched cabinet quality. Punt de Joc’s new flagship product is now Altius Glare, with the innovative multi-game Wheel of Legends, which has an unprecedented graphic quality, with impressive visual and high-quality sound effects, among many other features. The new Bashiba Egyptian multi-game, along with 4 new games based on Egyptian mythology, adds to the entertainment offer of this prestigious group.

According to Luis Cruz, representative of Punt de Joc, “We are always ready to try the latest in the industry and to offer the diversity of products that our customers demand. On this occasion we premiered new games and Zitro’s Altius Glare cabinet, which is captivating our players and making a difference in our gaming room with its high-definition graphics and impressive format.”

Ángel de Benito, Zitro’s regional sales manager, said “We would like to thank Punt de Joc for once again choosing our products as a guarantee of success for their gaming hall, as well as appreciating the diversity that Zitro offers for all the variety of players in their properties”.

IGT PlayDigital content library will more than double to approximately 225 proprietary games

Will Provide IGT PlayDigital with advanced third-party game aggregation platform

LONDON, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire iSoftBet, a leading igaming content provider and third-party game aggregator, for approximately €160 million in cash.

The acquisition will more than double the IGT PlayDigital content library to approximately 225 proprietary games, in addition to providing a world-class, proprietary game aggregation platform to distribute third-party games, and leading data-driven promotional and user-engagement tools.

"The acquisition of iSoftBet will provide market-tested proprietary digital content, advanced game aggregation capabilities, scalable promotional tools, analytics and strong creative talent to IGT's PlayDigital operations," said Vince Sadusky, IGT CEO. "This will enhance PlayDigital's competitive capabilities with a proven, complementary content portfolio across Europe and North America as we provide best-in-class games and technology to our fast-growing igaming customers."

The acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Oakvale Capital LLP is acting as lead financial advisor to IGT. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is acting as legal advisor to IGT and KPMG LLP is acting as tax and financial due diligence advisor to IGT.

M. Firon & Co. and Wiggin LLP acting as legal advisor to iSoftBet. BDO Israel is acting as independent registered public accounting and tax firm of iSoftBet.