It’s time to shine brighter with Zitro’s latest launch of Glare cabinet line that features the most advanced lighting motion and eye-catching graphics, enhancing an even brighter gameplay display for users. The new Glare Family consists of 4 unique form factors launched simultaneously – Altius Glare, Allure Glare, Fusion Glare, and Allure Glare – that shine on the inside and outside thanks to their LEDs that illuminate them more brightly than ever.

This compelling and innovative cabinet line features an ergonomic design compatible with the previous ONE platform and shows noticeable upgrades like accessibility, playability and exclusive game library. “We are confident that these latest additions to Zitro’s high-performance cabinet line, along with their high-definition graphics and back-lit screens will offer players a more vivid gaming experience”, commented Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, Founder of Zitro.

Fusion Glare is as a high-class cabinet equipped with two 27” Full HD screens, intelligent LED halo, next-gen processor, easy access to the interior, wireless mobile charger, surround sound system and a wide game library, making it a must-have in any gaming hall globally.

Allure Glare, includes three 27” Full HD screens, where the third screen acts as a sign thanks to its SyncroScreen system. Thanks to its surround sound system, intelligent LED halo, latest generation processor, easy access to the interior, wireless cellphone charger and extensive game library, Allure Glare is the perfect cabinet for players and operators.

Illusion Glare is a high-end portrait cabinet distinguished for its seamless 43” curved touch screen, which allows an enhanced gaming experience. It looks extremely bright thanks to its smart LED halo. With its next-gen processor, wireless mobile charger, easy access to the interior, spectacular surround sound system and exclusive game library. Illusion Glare brings elegance and playability to any casino floor.

Altius Glare, the tallest one of this family of cabinets, features impressive 55” and 27” Full HD displays providing huge real estate for exciting 4K graphics, and Intelligent LED halo. This high-class cabinet along with a digital smart deck keypad, wireless mobile charger, amazing surround sound system and easy access to the interior, make it the ideal form-factor for immersive gaming experiences.

Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, Founder of Zitro added “We are truly enthusiastic about introducing our high-quality and innovative products to casinos around the world: the new Glare cabinet line and its exclusive game titles. We couldn’t have done it without the great team behind at Zitro, who determinedly engineered and designed these first-class cabinets with the aim to offer an immersive, well-rounded experience to players. The whole team is proud to showcase our amazing content and we are confident it will be enjoyed amongst players worldwide”.

Zitro Digital, the online business unit of the global leading gaming supplier Zitro, increases its presence in virtual casinos with the latest addition to its library of Video Bingo Games and Slot Game: Pick & Win in the jurisdiction of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The distinguished online brand of Boldt Group: bplay, has bet on Zitro to integrate these successful land-based games to their online gaming platform, with the approval of the Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the gaming regulatory body in this Argentine jurisdiction.

Hernán Garritano, Manager at Boldt Group and responsible for managing the worldwide online gaming operation under the bplay brand commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Zitro to further our goal of offering our online casino clients the highest level of entertainment. We are confident that adding Zitro’s games to the bplay platform will contribute to the growth of our online brand and add value to our existing game portfolio, as was achieved in our online businesses in Paraguay and Santa Fe Province in Argentina. We are pleased to continue our close collaboration and look forward to integrating many more exciting games in the near future”.

Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America added, “Becoming a certified supplier with LOBTA is absolutely vital in our mission to expand our digital brand in regulated markets. We are grateful to bplay for offering our games in the city of Buenos Aires and giving us the opportunity to expand our online business in Argentina. We look forward to continuing our prosperous partnership and to keep incorporating Zitro’s games into Boldt’s Group exclusive game offering”.

Arizona Coyotes team up with IGT PlaySports technology to power "SaharaBets" sports betting in Arizona

Leading iGaming Group behind powerhouse casino brands PlayUZU and BacanaPlay has added more localised content for players in LatAm, Spain and Portugal

12 January 2022 – SkillOnNet (SON) continues to establish itself as the leading platform and content provider in the fast-growing Latin American market by announcing it has joined forces with Zitro Gaming adding the provider’s full suite of games to its portfolio.

Zitro Gaming is one of the biggest content providers across the LatAm region, with both land-based and online operators stocking its hugely popular video slots and video bingo slots. These games will now be made available to players at SkillOnNet’s PlayUZU and BacanaPlay brands.

PlayUZU and BacanaPlay have been fully tailored for LatAm markets. Players can enjoy a localised game portfolio, as well as banking methods and customer support. Both brands offer a “fair casino” experience with PlayUZU having no wagering requirements whatsoever.

Michael Golembo from SkillOnNet, said: “This is an important deal for SkillOnNet, allowing us to strengthen the game lobbies at both PlayUZU and BacanaPlay with proven content that players will recognise from land-based gambling venues across the region.

“We believe Latin America has tremendous potential so long as players are given a properly localised online casino offering, and we are doing just that with our Latin American casinos which are already proving to be big hits. We will also be taking these games to Spain and Portugal where we know they will be very well received by our casino players

“Zitro is a really strong addition to our game lobby and will provide our players with even more quality content to enjoy as we continue to grow our presence across the region.”

Sebastian Salat, CEO at Zitro, said “We are tremendously proud of this partnership and would like to thank SkillOnNet for choosing our online gaming library. We are confident this will help greatly both parties, and, particularly, Zitro Digital's rapid deployment and growth worldwide”.

Player Wins $1,045,153 After Winning $1,241,642 18 Days Prior   TAMPA, Fla. (January 11, 2021) – On Sunday, January 9, a lucky Clearwater, FL resident named Gloria visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and won a $1,045,153 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link™ progressive slot game. This jackpot comes just 18 days after she won $1,241,642 on Dragon Link, marking her second progressive jackpot over $1 million on the popular Aristocrat game.

The Dragon Link $1 million progressive jackpot can be found at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. The progressive jackpot starts at $1 million at each property, meaning players have three places to play for $1 million jackpots.   This is the third $1M jackpot to hit on the Dragon Link™ slot game at a Seminole property in less than 60 days.   Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has paid out over $1.6 billion in jackpots to more than 56,000 individuals in 2021. There have been over 581,000 jackpots awarded, which equates to over a jackpot paid per minute.

Company formally takes first step to target reduced greenhouse gas emissions

 LONDON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which drives climate action among businesses worldwide. Through this commitment, IGT officially pledges to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to low-carbon emissions and furthering the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact.

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, January 11, 2022 -- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming is pleased to announce it has acquired assets of Fantini Research including all of its existing gaming related news publications and its virtual trade show business. Fantini Research was founded in 2000 by Frank Fantini and has grown into the leading source of business and investing news for the gaming industry. Fantini Research publications include the daily Fantini’s Gaming Report, weekly Public Policy Review, and monthly National Revenue Report and monthly National Sports Betting & iCasino Revenue Report.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to add Fantini Research publications as well as the company’s virtual trade show to the list of services we can provide to our customers,” said Todd Eilers, Principal of Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. “We have been partnered with Fantini for over 10 years and we have been a consumer of their reports for over 20 years. Frank Fantini has assembled an outstanding team that is truly dedicated to covering the gaming industry better than any other news outlet,” said Eilers.

“We are equally excited to have achieved this transaction with Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. Todd has proven to be an excellent businessman as well as an analyst and consultant. This sale is both a great opportunity for our team members and assures the continuation of the outstanding services that Fantini Research has provided to its target market of investors and C-suite executives,” Frank Fantini said.

Fantini Research will continue to operate under the Fantini Research brand and will be a separate division of Eilers & Krejcik Gaming. Ashley Diem will assume the role of Executive Editor and Publisher of Fantini Research and will manage the day-to-day operations. Frank Fantini will remain in a consulting capacity and will assist in the integration of Fantini Research. Fantini and Eilers will continue to co-publish the EILERS-FANITNI Slot Survey and EILERS-FANTINI Game Performance reports.

About Eilers & Krejcik Gaming:
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC is a boutique market research and consulting firm focused on servicing the gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry. The firm’s products and services include market research, company research, and consulting and advisory services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology suppliers, social gaming companies, real-money online game companies, and institutional investors. Additional information regarding the firm’s research products and consulting & advisory services can be obtained by visiting www.ekgamingllc.com.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 agreed to acquire certain strategic assets, including game development technology and intellectual property of Atlas Gaming Pty Ltd and Atlas Gaming Technologies Pty Ltd (collectively, “Atlas”), an Australia-based developer and provider of proprietary gaming content and products. Everi expects the acquisition to close within the next 60 days. The acquisition of the Atlas assets complements Everi’s existing game development studios and portfolio of games while providing a pathway for future expansion into new international markets. In conjunction with the acquisition of these assets, Atlas development and engineering team members will join Everi. Everi will fund the acquisition from existing cash on hand.

Dean Ehrlich, Everi’s Executive Vice President and Games Business Leader, said, “We are excited to welcome members of the talented and experienced Atlas team to Everi. We look forward to Atlas’ game developers and engineers bringing a global perspective that will help us execute a more robust product roadmap and support our growth strategy of delivering best-in-class content. This transaction strengthens Everi’s development capabilities and will further bolster the future expansion and differentiation of our gaming products. We expect to leverage the Atlas development team and purchased assets to provide more original content for our current customer base while creating an opportunity to further penetrate the markets Atlas has historically served, including Australia.”  

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming's™ Neptune Canopy™, the jaw-dropping, show-stopping smash hit of G2E 2021, is now live on casino floors and has made its eastern U.S. debut at Mohegan Sun.

Aristocrat's Neptune Canopy cabinet is a landmark in casino game play. When placed back-to-back, two games create a connected canopy for a sweeping gaming experience unlike any other. Like all cabinets in the Neptune family, the Neptune Canopy features 4K graphics, state-of-the-art audio, and an expansive virtual button deck, and custom-designed, adjustable sound chair.

Aristocrat Gaming’s™ Neptune Canopy™ is now live on casino floors and has made its eastern U.S. debut at Mohegan Sun. Neptune Canopy was the jaw-dropping, show-stopping smash hit of G2E 2021 and is landmark in casino game play.

Players at Mohegan Sun are enjoying the Neptune Canopy experience with Aristocrat's runway player-favorite game, Wild Wild Buffalo™. Wild Wild Buffalo combines the iconic Buffalo™ brand with the symbol-driven simplicity of Wild Wild Cash-on-Reel pays, plus a Buffalo Grand™-style wheel that awards progressives, progressive multipliers, and free games.

"The Neptune Canopy game is a stand-out addition to Casino of the Earth here at Mohegan Sun," said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. "Our casinos offer more than 4,000 slot machines, and this Aristocrat game immediately becomes one of the most unique, immersive and fun-filled games we feature for our guests."

"The Neptune Canopy is the latest example of Aristocrat's industry-leading and innovative thinking and provides an unbelievably fun gaming experience for players. We are proud of our development teams who, once again, have created a milestone in the industry's history," said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and business analytics.

For more information visit www.aristocratgaming.com. Join Aristocrat on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it has signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with WWE (NYSE: WWE) to develop and distribute WWE-branded omnichannel lottery games and turnkey promotional programs featuring company logos, Superstars, events and programs.

"The WWE brand has broad appeal that reaches diverse age groups and cultural demographics in many geographies," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery."IGT looks forward to melding the unique WWE assets with IGT's lottery expertise to create appealing, high-quality games and second-chance promotional opportunities for our global customers and their players."

"IGT is the clear industry leader in the lottery and gaming space, and we look forward to collaborating by bringing our intellectual property to our fans and lottery games around the globe," said Alex Varga, WWE Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Development."This is an exciting opportunity for us to continue to leverage the strong crossover between the WWE Universe and another segment of the gaming landscape."

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

Proven blackjack side bet enhances AGS’ rich content portfolio and provides opportunity for further growth of its industry-leading progressives

LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2022 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) or (the “Company”) announced today that it has acquired the player-favorite Lucky Lucky® blackjack side bet from Aces Up Gaming.

“With more than 1,000 units across the country, Lucky Lucky is an established and high-performing side bet that supercharges the base game of blackjack for a one-of-a-kind player experience,” said John Hemberger, Senior Vice President of Table Products. “Popular in both e-Tables and online gaming formats, Lucky Lucky’s appeal extends beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar live table game environment, making it a natural next-step to introduce with a progressive. We believe Lucky Lucky will further cement our position as the leading provider of blackjack progressive content in the industry.”

Lucky Lucky is a proven and popular side bet that totals the player’s cards with the dealer’s up-card to trigger exciting paytable outcomes. At the start of each hand, players may place the Lucky Lucky wager in addition to the underlying blackjack wager. Each player receives their first two cards, which are added to the dealer’s up-card to create a three-card total; odds are paid if the total is nineteen or higher, with the top award being suited 7-7-7.

“When we started our table games business more than seven years ago, our goal was to create a dynamic portfolio of the best proprietary games, side bets, progressives, and table equipment in the industry, supported by a best-in-class sales network,” Hemberger continued. “Since then, we have built a deep content library through organic growth and strategic acquisitions; adding Lucky Lucky is yet another example of how we maintain the most innovative and competitive offerings in the tables space.”

PRESS RELEASE - January 5, 2022

Emerging Insights

Interviews with the Gaming Industry’s Leaders

GAMING ANALYTICS CEO TALKS DATA

“Think of our product as Google for your gaming data,” Gaming Analytics CEO Kiran Brahmandam says in Fantini’s latest Emerging Insights interview.

The young privately held company’s products allow easy access to data for companies to forecast growth, provide insight into areas such as what slot machines to buy and predict which customers are going to be high-value gamblers, Brahmandam stated.

Gaming Analytics could help change the way casino companies make decisions, Brahmandam said.

Brahmandam’s full interview: https://youtu.be/klb9pwjq_NQ.

Emerging Insights is sponsored by Everi Holdings.

Previous Emerging Insights interviews feature
Quixant CEO Jon Jayal, Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke,
Catena Media CEO Michael Daly, Acres Manufacturing Founder John Acres,
Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz, Tekkorp CEO Matt Davey and others.

All can be viewed at
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html



Any questions about the series can be addressed to Associate Publisher Ashley Diem at ADiem@FantiniResearch.com or at +1 302 730 3793.

Due to the great success of the latest video slot and cabinet installations throughout the province of Mendoza in Argentina, Zitro has announced one of its most sizeable additions in the new gaming property of the UTE formed by Casino Fuente Mayor – San Martín and New Star. With one hundred cabinets installed and an extensive library of Zitro’s most emblematic games, the Company is confident this great casino is going to be a resounding success in this region of Argentina. The Zitro’s best-selling game titles, such as Link King, Link Me, Link Shock and 5 To Win, installed in the impressive Fusion cabinet, along with 88 Link Wild Duels, 88 Link Lucky Charms and Bashiba, displayed in the Allure and Illusion form factors, respectively, are offering an immersive gaming experience to players of this casino floor.

Mauricio Tagua, General Project Manager of Casino Fuente Mayor – San Martín commented: “We have always wanted to be known as one of the most recognized brands in the industry, and to continue to be a reference in our beloved city of Mendoza. We are delighted to add Zitro’s world-class video slots to our product portfolio, which have already grown and attracted new customers, thanks to their impressive HD graphics and thrilling game features. We are very enthusiastic to continue our partnership with Zitro and look forward to new launches that are sure to become an undisputed success”.

Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America added, “Zitro always strives to offer a unique gaming experience that will amaze players and profit casino operators. We are confident that our latest installation will add extra value to this leading casino, as it has proven to do in many other casinos in Argentina. We deeply appreciate the trust the UTE formed by Casino Fuente Mayor – San Martín and New Star have placed in our products, and we look forward to our long-term partnership”.

HORSHAM, PA, December 28, 2021 – The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) today announced that Fantini Research, a widely recognized information service and publisher of premium gaming reports, will provide exclusive analysis and legislative insights on gaming policy for NCLGS Member States in 2022.

“The NCLGS-only analysis and coverage will make Fantini the first Official Publication of NCLGS by providing actionable insight to legislators and regulators from Member States,” said Indiana Senator Jon Ford, NCLGS Treasurer.

“We are proud to support NCLGS in its mission of educating lawmakers on gaming industry issues,” Fantini Research Associate Publisher Ashley Diem said.

NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meet on a regular basis to discuss critical issues related to casino gaming, sports betting, lotteries, pari-mutuel, responsible gaming, Indian gaming, digital gaming, and regulatory practices. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned good public policy for all gaming-related issues.

The NCLGS-Fantini Research partnership will provide NCLGS Members with exclusive benefits, including:

• A complimentary quarterly newsletter providing overview of all gaming legislative activity.
• Fantini Research and NCLGS staff available for in-person discussions with Member legislators at the summer and winter NCLGS meetings.
• Pre-conference informational guides providing an overview of what to expect at the NCLGS meetings.
• Half-priced subscription to Fantini’s Public Policy Review, an exclusive subscriber publication.

The 2022 NCLGS Summer Meeting will be held July 7-10 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston. For additional information and to receive NCLGS updates, visit www.nclgs.org.

For legislators or others seeking information on NCLGS membership contact Wayne Marlin at wayne.marlin@NCLGS.org or call 609-926-5100.

To become a NCLGS sponsor contact events@nclgs.org.

NCLGS meetings are organized and produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, which serves as NCLGS Executive Director. http://www.spectrumgaming.com/

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Fantini Research publishes newsletters and provides research services for C-level executives, institutional investors and legal and regulatory professionals in the global gaming industry. The flagship product is the daily Fantini’s Gaming Report, the industry’s standard source of comprehensive and timely news and analysis. Fantini’s Public Policy Review is the legal journal of the gaming industry providing news and analysis of legislative, legal and regulatory developments. It is published every Monday and with real-time bulletins as events happen. Other publications include the monthly Fantini’s National Revenue Report, a monthly compilation and analysis of US gaming revenues and trends; and, in partnership with Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, the EILERS-FANTINI Quarterly Slot Survey, and the EILERS-FANTINI Game Performance Report, which is a monthly report on slot performance; and the Fifth Third-Fantini Distributed Gaming Report. Fantini Research also performs research services for gaming companies and investors. For additional information, call Associate Publisher, Ashley Diem at +1 302 730 3793 or email ADiem@FantiniResearch.com.

NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to gaming. Members of NCLGS serve as chairpersons or members of state legislative committees responsible for the regulation of gaming in their state legislative houses. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned with the regulation and economic and social impacts of the industry. The NCLGS Foundation is the educational and research arm of NCLGS. The 501(c)(3) non-profit is a source of non-partisan data on issues of gaming legislation and regulation. Learn more about NCLGS at www.nclgs.org.

Following the great success of world slots phenomenon Link King and Link Me throughout casinos in Europe, the well-known Barrière Group was not hesitant to include Zitro’s most popular games to more of their casino venues in France. This exciting duo adored by players over the globe, have proven to be a sure bet thanks to their outstanding game features and well-rounded gaming experience.

Link King, which was previously triumphing among players at the casinos of Enghien, Deauville, Cap d’Agde, Toulouse and Blotzheim, is now succeeding at the casinos of Lille, Biarritz, and Ribeauvillé. Following the first outstanding performance of Link King, the casinos of Toulouse and Blotzheim have also added Zitro’s Link Me as an innovative proposal to their gaming offering.

Both multigames, presented on the cutting-edge Fusion cabinet, include 4 game titles with 2 Jackpot Progressives, 2 Level Bonus and the popular Bonus Link game feature. Thanks to the stunning visuals and unique surround system, these proven-performer games offer an exciting, and truly immersive player-experience on the casino floors of this distinguished group.

Fabrice Gerzé, Director of Operations at Barrière Group commented, “Our casinos have always stood out for being at the forefront of technology and innovation, providing engaging entertainment to players. We are thrilled to keep adding Zitro’s products to our game portfolio, as we know how successful they have been with our valued casino clientele in the past. Our partnership with Zitro has grown meaningfully in the recent years, as a result of the commitment and shared vision of becoming a gaming reference for casino operators and overall, the gaming industry. I also want to take this opportunity to thank the whole team at Zitro and SFM Caps Internationale, specially to Patrice Scatamaccia and Thierry Bugelli”.

Nadège Teyssedre, Sales Director of Zitro for EMEA added, “We are tremendously proud of our recent installations throughout the different casinos of Barrière Group. For us, this is a further step in our mission to expand across Europe. Link King and Link Me are both games that have an outstanding performance in many venues across the globe, and we are confident that the casinos of this leading group are no exception. The whole team at Zitro is grateful to Barrière Group for giving us the opportunity to showcase the quality and performance of our products in their prestigious casinos, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership”.

Zitro announces its Avant-Première of Megashare Lounge at the Casino Café De Paris owned by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the exclusive casino operator in the principality of Monaco. The Megashare Lounge is presented on 14 Fusion Slant cabinets, and players of this prominent market will still enjoy the thrill of two of the most popular games today: Link King and Link Me, but now with the extra excitement of the Megashare Lounge feature.

The Megashare Lounge’s progressive jackpot functionality allows all players to win a portion of the accrued jackpot amount when the jackpot is hit by one of them, sharing the prize and the excitement of a truly communal winning experience.

Nadège Teyssedre, Regional Director for EMEA, said: “At Zitro, we are tremendously grateful to Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer for its commitment to our latest innovation. We are confident this completely new gaming experience will continue to surge in popularity and become one the most preferred jackpot systems in many markets. We are optimistic that this new jackpot feature will also add value to the Casino Café de Paris, a reference for gaming and entertainment not only across Europe but around the world”.

LAS VEGAS – (December 22, 2021) – 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, announced it donated $10,000 to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

For 55 years, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Southern Nevada has been a community of hope and healing; now the charity is building a first-of-its-kind program, the Healing Center, for the specialized care of child victims of sex trafficking. St. Jude’s Ranch for Children’s mission is to transform the lives of abused and at-risk children, young adults and families by empowering them to create new choices and new hope in a caring community.

This donation to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children is part of Everi’s overall strategy to support communities across the country. In addition to monetary support, Everi collaborates with nonprofit organizations to provide other support and employee volunteers. The Company also developed the award-winning Everi Cares Giving Module that allows casino operators to provide their gaming patrons a simple platform to donate the change from redeemed gaming vouchers while allowing operators to create good will, support their communities, and promote corporate social responsibility.

“We aim to bring positive, lasting change to the communities in which we operate and like to support local organizations that are being innovative,” said Randy Taylor, Everi President and COO. “Teaming with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children provides a direct impact in our community.”

AGT today announced Mr Harald Neumann, has resigned as a director of the company with immediate effect. 

Mr Neumann will continue as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). All other parts of Mr Neumanns' role and responsibilities, excluding previous director responsibilities, remain unchanged. 

The resignation ensures AGT's compliance with governance best practices with a majority of independent, non-executive directors on the Board. 

The Board is also undertaking a search process to appointan additional independent, non-executive director. It is envisaged the new appointment will complement the Board's skills and capabilities as well as contribute to diversity objectives. 

AGT Chairman, Danny Gladstone said, "We appreciate Harald's constructive decision to step down from the Board to ensure AGT complies with governance best practices. AGT now has 3 directors, with 2 of these being independent non-executives. We look forward to Harald's ongoing leadership and contribution to AGT following his appointment as CEO. 

This announcement was authorised for lodgement by the Board of Directors.

Golden Palace, Flamingo and New York casinos from Grupo Slots in San Luis, Argentina, have added to their entertainment offerings two of Zitro’s most outstanding products: Link King and Link Me. With the first of many installations of this well-known Group, Zitro is convinced that all these casino operators will deliver players a much more enhanced gaming experience.

Displayed on the incredible Fusion Slant form factor, Link King and Link Me, have demonstrated to be one of the greatest performing multigames in the market. Each one features 4 games per cabinet, with 4 different jackpot levels, and the popular Bonus Link. Zitro’s exciting duo together with their unique game mechanics, will offer unlimited entertainment to players, and profit for operators.

Rodrigo Torres, Operations Manager at Grupo Slots commented, “We constantly work to innovate and diversify our entertainment offering, with the aim of boosting our clients gaming experience. Zitro’s games have proven to be a sure bet for gaming halls in the province of San Luis”.

Alejandra Burato, Regional Director at Zitro for Latin America, added: “We are tremendously grateful to Grupo Slots for choosing Zitro, and our proven-performer games in some of the greatest casinos throughout Argentina. We want to celebrate the success that our products have brought to their gaming properties, and we also look forward to a long-term business relationship”.

Company continues to expand HHR footprint with 200 games entering Wyoming

LAS VEGAS (December 16, 2021) – Ainsworth Game Technology (“AGT” “Ainsworth”) has successfully installed its award-winning Historical Horse Racing System and terminals at a Wyoming Downs property in Cheyenne. Over the next several months, Ainsworth will deploy more than 200 Historical Horse Racing terminals in several Wyoming Downs locations across the state.

Players at Wyoming Downs will have access to a full suite of Ainsworth’s top performing content on several unique terminals including the A640 and EVO. Games immediately available include several titles from the player favorite QuickSpin brand, including Super Charged 7s and Super Lantern 8s, as well as classic Ainsworth High Denomination games. The titles and platforms have been specifically engineered for Historical Horse Racing, certified by an independent testing lab, and approved by applicable gaming and racing commissions.

“Ainsworth has created a new, unique and exciting Historical Horse Racing product,” said Wyoming Downs Chief Operating Officer Rick Cook. “We have seen the performance of Ainsworth’s HHR games and the flexibility and product diversity of its system in other markets. We’re excited to bring this innovative offering to Wyoming players and believe this partnership with Ainsworth will lead to long term success for both companies.”

Ainsworth’s Chief Commercial Officer Deron Hunsberger said: “Our Historical Horse Racing System continues to raise the bar for HHR performance in markets across the U.S. Our installations in Wyoming continues our growth and we are thrilled to be working with Wyoming Downs to give their players an industry leading gaming experience.”

Zitro is extremely proud to have been shortlisted in two categories at the Global Gaming Awards London 2022. The new Wheel of Legends, featured on the premium Altius Glare, and growing to become a player’s favorite, has been nominated in the category of Casino Product of the Year, while Zitro currently being a leading global gaming supplier, has received the desired nomination in the category of Casino Supplier of the Year.

Johnny Ortiz, Founder of Zitro, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for these awards; a clear reflection of the dedication and hard work shown by the whole team at Zitro. For us, it is a special recognition of our incredible journey of growth over the years, which has been achieved through delivering innovative and high-performing products for both operators and players. The Global Gaming Awards are the most prestigious accolades within the industry, and our inclusion on the shortlist is already an outstanding achievement itself. This nomination also represents our passion for excellence in all that we do, and our commitment to continue to offer the most innovative and profitable products in the gaming industry”.

CEO Michael Rumbolz to be Appointed Executive Chairman; COO Randy Taylor to be Appointed CEO

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of 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 Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Rumbolz will be appointed Executive Chairman of the Board and that current Chief Operating Officer Randy L. Taylor will succeed Mr. Rumbolz as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Taylor also will be appointed to the Board of Directors. All appointments will be effective April 1, 2022.

"Under Mike's leadership the Company's market capitalization has increased from $168 million at the time of his appointment as Interim President and CEO in February 2016 to approximately $2 billion today," said Ronald Congemi, Lead Independent Director of Everi. "The Company's appreciation in market value, the significant growth we have achieved across our business and the culture of collaboration and innovation that exists at Everi today all directly reflect Mike's leadership. Mike was instrumental in establishing a vision for Everi, and he steered the Company through significant changes while implementing new operational practices. His contributions include improving the Company's depth and breadth of leadership, driving a corporate culture based on teamwork, collaboration and inclusion, and putting Everi on a growth path based on continuous operational improvement. He led the Company's smart, targeted internal and external investments that have significantly improved the Company's earnings power and its Free Cash Flow. Mike has placed Everi on a very strong foundation for the future. On behalf of our Board of Directors, we sincerely thank Mike for his nearly six years of outstanding service to the Company as our CEO, and we are excited that we will continue to benefit from his experience, insights and guidance as Executive Chairman."

"During his more than ten years at Everi, Randy Taylor has consistently assumed additional leadership and operations responsibilities. We are very fortunate to have a talented executive in Randy who is capable of seamlessly stepping into the CEO role to continue to lead and advance the strong growth trajectory and momentum the Company has established over the last several years," said Ronald Congemi. "Randy knows Everi intimately and has played a critical role in shaping the Company's growth initiatives while also being a leading advocate for establishing the values and principles we stand for as a company. Randy is highly respected by all of our stakeholders, both in and outside the company, and the Board is highly confident he is ideally suited to become our next CEO to continue to advance and execute Everi's growth strategy in the years ahead."

"I am honored by the trust the Board has shown me and excited by the substantial opportunities we have to grow Everi in the years ahead," said Randy Taylor. "Mike has had a tremendous influence on building Everi, and I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work closely with him. With our core, recurring-revenue businesses continuing to grow strongly and early-phase growth ventures like iGaming and our cashless wallet technology set to be meaningful contributors in the future, Everi is favorably positioned for near and long-term growth and continued success."

Randy Taylor has served as President and Chief Operating Officer since April 1, 2020, having previously been Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since March 2014. Mr. Taylor joined Everi in November 2011 as Senior Vice President and Controller.

Prior to joining Everi, he served at Citadel Broadcasting Corporation for ten years rising through a variety of financial roles to become Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Accounting Officer. Previously, Mr. Taylor served in various financial positions in the gaming industry with both casino operators and gaming suppliers.

Mike Rumbolz added, "It has been an honor to serve as Everi's CEO, working with the finest team in the industry for nearly six years. I believe the Company's best years are still ahead and I look forward to all of Everi's future successes. I am confident that under the continuity of the Company's leadership highlighted by Randy assuming the CEO role and with our great team, that Everi will continue to drive our existing business momentum and will continue to grow shareholder value."

Mr. Rumbolz served first as Everi's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from February 2016 to May 2016, then President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2016 through March 2020, and since April 1, 2020 as Chief Executive Officer, having previously served as a member of the Board since 2010. From 2008 to 2010, he served as a consultant to the Company advising upon various strategic, product development and customer relations matters. Prior to that, he served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cash Systems, Inc., a provider of cash access services to the gaming industry, from 2005 until 2008 when the Company acquired Cash Systems, Inc.

Mr. Rumbolz has provided consulting services and held various public and private sector employment positions in the gaming industry, including serving as a Member and Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board from 1985 to 1988. He previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Casino Data Systems, the President and CEO of Anchor Gaming, the Director of Development for Circus Circus Enterprises (later Mandalay Bay Group), and the President of Casino Windsor at the time of its construction and opening in Windsor, Ontario. In addition, Mike was the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Nevada.

Mike currently serves as a Member of the Board of Managers of Seminole Hard Rock Holdings, LLC and as a Director of VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI).

Expands Canadian Footprint to Atlantic Canada

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Digital, the online gaming division of 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, announced today a new partnership to bring its award-winning gaming content to Atlantic Lottery Corporation's ("ALC") online casinos.

Everi's exciting three-reel mechanical and video slot content is now available online across the New Brunswick province. The Company is securely delivering its iGaming slot content to ALC via the proprietary Spark Remote Game Server™ ("Spark RGS"). Over the past three years, Everi Digital has extended the footprint of the Spark RGS and, in addition to ALC, provides its content to the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, as well as operators in the states of Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Company is a leading provider of iGaming content and has consistently grown its reputation for creating compelling content. Everi's digital gaming catalog now features more than 50 engaging titles. Two of the Company's industry-recognized titles available at launch via the alc.ca online casino include Atomic Meltdown™, a three-reel, five-line game, and El Dorado The Lost City®, a five-reel, 40-line game featuring a "reel match" bonus.

"Our valuable new partnership with ALC allows Everi Digital to expand the footprint of our state-of the-art Spark RGS platform and deliver high-performing content to online players in Atlantic Canada," said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Digital for Everi. "Everi's strong and growing digital game presence continues to resonate with players in all of our current markets. We're confident that as we further extend our online presence to include most of Canada, our distinct games will prove popular with ALC's online players."

Atlantic Lottery's alc.ca platform is the only regulated online casino in Atlantic Canada. The alc.ca platform experienced record sales in 2020-21 and continues to grow, demonstrating the rapidly growing importance of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation's online presence. By offering competitive games within a regulated environment, Atlantic Lottery also provides players access to robust responsible gambling features.

"Our agreement to bring Everi's unique digital slot and video content to alc.com is another example of Atlantic Lottery's continued commitment to invest in its digital channels," said Robert Lalonde ALC Manager, iGaming. "Our fast-growing alc.ca platform is part of our overall emphasis on modernizing our player experiences to allow us to effectively compete in this highly contested market."

IGT’s PlaySports platform, Powerbucks slots and Sports Betting President Joe Asher honored at preeminent digital and betting-focused trade show in the U.S.

LONDON – Dec. 9, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its PlayDigital organization reinforced its leadership in the fast-growing iGaming and sports betting sectors by winning two lauded awards at the 2021 SBC Awards North America last week in New York. IGT was named “Platform Provider of the Year” for its widespread deployment of the PlaySports™ platform and its position as a leading B2B sports betting supplier in the U.S., and was awarded “Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product” for its highly innovative omnichannel wide area progressive gaming solution for Canada, Powerbucks™ slots.  

In its inaugural year, the 2021 SBC Awards North America was held in conjunction with the 2021 SBC Summit North America and recognized the achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from all the major iGaming and sports betting disciplines including payments, marketing, platform providers and data.

“Winning ‘Platform Provider of the Year’ and ‘Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product’ in the 2021 SBC Awards North America speaks to the strength of IGT’s digital and betting offering and our continued momentum in both verticals,” said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting. “As the digital revolution continues worldwide, omnichannel games such as IGT’s Powerbucks slots and our vastly versatile PlaySports platform will only climb in terms of customer demand and relevance. I wish to thank the talented team members across the PlayDigital organization who keep IGT and our customers on the cutting edge of digital and betting entertainment.”

IGT’s CrystalFlex™ VIP terminal for the Company’s popular slot games, keno and sports content won Silver in the “Industry Innovation of the Year” category.

Earlier in the week, IGT’s President of Sports Betting, Joe Asher, was also honored at the trade show with induction into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame. Asher joined IGT in October 2021 after a decorated career in gaming that includes more than nine years as CEO of William Hill U.S., and management positions at several racetracks including Brandywine Raceway, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway and Foxboro Raceway. 

IGT PlaySports is powering sports betting at more than 60 gaming venues across 21 U.S. states. IGT’s Powerbucks was the world’s first omnichannel wide area progressive slot product.

To learn more about IGT PlaySports visit igt.com/PlaySports or follow on LinkedIn. To learn more about Powerbucks and other PlayCasino solutions visit IGT.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Golden Palace, one of the largest casinos in Lima, Peru, has added Zitro’s worldwide phenomenon Link King to its growing portfolio of games. One of the company’s most iconic multigame LAP (Local Area Progressive), installed in the Fusion cabinet, will offer casino players a new dimension of entertainment and excitement without limits.

Link King has become one of the most attractive and best performing games in the region’s casinos, mainly due to its innovative prize system and its eye-catching aesthetics that far surpasses the average video slots currently available in the market. “We are confident that this new addition will benefit both Golden Palace Casino and its distinguished clientele,” commented Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America.

Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America, added: “We would like to thank Golden Palace Casino for the trust they have placed in us. At Zitro, we strive to meet the different needs of operators and players to guarantee both high-performance products and first-class support. We are delighted to be working together and look forward to a long-term relationship”.

LAS VEGAS (December 9, 2021) – In a series of historic firsts, Aristocrat Gaming™ brought its award-winning MarsX™ cabinet to Mexico, deploying a simultaneous launch of the MarsX cabinet and the new Cash Express Luxury Line™ game in six main casinos across the city of Monterrey.   These are the first installations of the cabinet and the game in Mexico and further illustrate Aristocrat’s commitment to bring landmark games and cabinets to Latin America.

The two-day, six-casino launch event included a players’ happy hour with bartenders, and costumed Cash Express characters.   Aristocrat Managing Director for Latin America and EMEA Chris Rowe said, “We are excited to bring to our customers our latest games and technology. Cash Express has been a success in North America, and we have every reason to believe it will be successful in Mexico. The MarsX cabinet and the impressive LED bank signs create a destination area for players in the casino floor.”   Aristocrat’s MarsX was named “Top Performing New Cabinet – Premium” in the 2020 EKG Awards; “Top Performing NEW Cabinet – Core” in the 2019 EKG Slot Awards, and “Land-Based Product of the Year” in the 2020 Global Gaming Awards.   Cash Express Luxury Line marks the return of everyone’s favorite classic. This all-new game incorporates Cash-on-Reels with repeat wins, and players enjoy seeing credit value wins on-screen along with frequently triggered game features that puts them right in the conductor’s seat. Players can chase the rewarding Gold Train Feature, where landing a Gold Train symbol along with the qualifying trigger symbol awards repeat jackpot wins. Click here for more information.

Exclusive slot content enhances GAN platform's industry leadership across all U.S. iGaming States for multiple clients

LAS VEGAS – (December 8, 2021) Sightline today announced that IGT (NYSE: IGT) will deploy Sightline’s proprietary mobile loyalty platform, JOINGO, as IGT’s preferred mobile app solution for casino operators leveraging IGT casino management technology. This collaboration builds on the existing delivery of cashless gaming solutions using Sightline’s award-winning digital commerce platform Play+ and IGT’s suite of products including the IGT ADVANTAGE™ casino management system, the Resort Wallet™ and IGTPay™ cashless solutions and the PlaySports™ platform.

Sightline’s mobile loyalty platform JOINGO enables casino brands to create their own unique mobile apps which nearly 100 casinos have utilized nationwide. JOINGO’s cloud-based system allows operators to send targeted messages, create geofences, and view advanced analytics through personalized and interactive mobile campaigns that drive increased reach, loyalty, and revenue. IGT’s suite of casino management products work compatibly with Sightline’s mobile loyalty platform to provide operators a best-in-class technology offering.

In October, IGT and Sightline announced Play+ as a funding method for IGT’s land based cashless wagering solutions, Resort Wallet and IGTPay. By adding Play+ into IGTPay, players can fund their Resort Wallet accounts via Play+ and then use those funds for gaming and entertainment at casino properties. Sightline’s mobile loyalty platform further empowers IGT customers with more resources to facilitate a modern gaming experience.

“As the adoption of cashless solutions continues to grow in our space, questions around mobile app strategy come up more and more,” said Ryan Reddy, SVP Global PM VLT, Systems, Payments & Poker. “Working with Sightline to offer their industry-leading mobile loyalty platform allows us to answer those questions while giving us the chance to focus on what we do best, providing our partners the best products to deliver the best experience for their customers.”

“Sightline is constantly looking at ways to innovate to improve the customer experience. Expanding our relationship with IGT enhances our ability to transform the casino gaming industry,” said Sightline SVP Mobile Kirk Olson. “Leveraging IGT’s leadership across the gaming industry with Sightline’s best-in-class technology will provide casinos nationally with an innovative, guest-friendly experience that will accelerate the adoption of cashless gaming.”

Both Sightline and IGT were recognized at the 2021 Global Gaming Awards. IGT’s Resort Wallet and IGTPay solutions were awarded Product Innovation of the Year. Sightline’s Play+ was named Payment Solution of the Year. Both companies look forward to continued success in delivering these award-winning solutions.

Due to the great success of the latest video slots and cabinets throughout Argentinian casinos, Zitro has announced one of its largest installations at Casino Arena Maipu, Casino Enjoy, and an upcoming installation at Casino Fuerte Mayor – New Star UT (Valle de Uco). With cabinets installed and a wide library of Zitro’s best-selling games, we are convinced that these emerging casinos will continue to gain ground in this region of the country.

The company’s most iconic games such as Link King, Link Me, 88 Link and Bashiba installed and displayed on Fusion, Allure, and llusion form-factors respectively, offering players a truly unique and thrilling gaming experience.

Mauricio Tagua, General Director at Casino Fuerte Mayor – New Star UT, said: “We have always wanted to be recognized as one of the leading casinos in the entertainment industry, and to continue being a reference in our dearest city of Mendoza. We are very enthusiastic for these new additions at our casino, and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with Zitro”.

“To partner with Zitro is exciting for us” Ricardo Oller, General Manager of Casino Arena Maipú, said. “The launch of these proven performer games has been a great success at the casino, since Zitro’s dedicated world class entertainment offers us the latest developments in the casino industry to improve the gaming experience of our customers”.

Juan Lezcano, Operations Director at Casino Enjoy, added: “Our main goal is to grant players the most innovative games in our gaming hall, while ensuring a high-class gaming experience. We are beyond proud that our clients have embraced our latest additions with so much enthusiasm, and really look forward to continuing this collaboration with Zitro as they set out on their journey as a global leading gaming supplier”.

Alejandra Burato, Regional Director of Zitro for Latin America added, “We deeply appreciate the trust Casino Fuerte Mayor – New Star UT, Casino Arena Maipú and Enjoy Mendoza Casino, has placed in our products.  We are convinced that the results in all three casinos will be formidable, as they are proving to be in many other casinos across Latin America”.

December 3, 2021  -  GAN Limited announces that Jeffrey Berman, Chief Commercial Officer of GAN Limited, has given notice of his resignation as of November 30, 2021. Mr. Berman will end his employment with us on January 15, 2022.

Commenting on Jeff's decision, Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jeff for his considerable contribution in helping to make GAN a leading full-service internet gaming software-as-a-service provider to the real money internet gaming, online sports betting, and simulated gaming industries it is today. GAN has achieved so much over Jeff's two stints with the company focusing on the North American B2B market, and that is due in no small part to Jeff's leadership having engineered several key client win deals, and the strong team built around him. While we will be sorry to see him leave, he leaves the business in great shape. The commercial team will report to our Chief Operating Officer and remain focused on maintaining our leadership position in North America and internationally."

Jeff Berman, CCO said: "It's been a genuinely terrific 8 cumulative years working at GAN. I'm thankful to Dermot, the Board and the entire GAN team, and am proud of how the management team has grown the Company as well as my own role helping in that effort. With GAN well positioned for the next chapter of its growth both nationally and internationally, now is the right time for me to step out and pursue new goals. I have no doubt that the Company will continue to expand its market-leading position and capitalize on new growth opportunities, and I wish all of my colleagues the very best."