Seasoned gaming industry executive to build on IGT PlaySports market leadership

LONDON, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced that it has appointed Joe Asher as President of Sports Betting, effective October 1, 2021. Reporting to Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, Asher will lead the ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sports betting business in North American markets.

"The PlaySports sports betting solution is among the most widely used in the U.S., powering approximately 50 U.S. sportsbooks for 20 customers across 18 states. We expect continued growth in our PlaySports business, and Joe Asher's knowledge, experience, network and vision for sports betting are key ingredients to boosting our future success," said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting.

Asher joins IGT having recently served as CEO of William Hill US. He held this position from 2012, when the business was created, until it was sold to Caesars Entertainment Inc. in April 2021. Asher joined William Hill when it acquired Brandywine Bookmaking, a company he created as a start-up in 2008.

"I'm really excited to join Enrico Drago and the IGT PlaySports team to help this business reach new heights for our customers and our shareholders," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting"This is a unique moment in the North American gaming industry as sports betting is expanding rapidly and opportunities abound. I have some background working in partnership with PlaySports and I look forward to working with our team to further enhance our technology and trading capabilities to serve our existing and future customers."

Asher's background in the gaming industry is built on a lifelong passion for the race and sports betting business. Honored as a member of the Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2021, he has held management positions at several racetracks including Brandywine Raceway, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway and Foxboro Raceway. Asher was also the Wilmington News-Journal's thoroughbred racing handicapper for Delaware Park. He also became the youngest track announcer in North America, calling races at Harrington, Foxboro, Brandywine and Dover Downs. Asher continues to announce horse races, serving as a guest announcer at the Elko County Fair every year.

Outside of his career in sports betting, Asher was an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. A graduate of the University of Delaware and the Delaware Law School of Widener University, Asher served a judicial clerkship with the Supreme Court of Delaware and was admitted to the bar in Delaware and New York.

Longtime industry leader recognized for contributions to the advancement of women in gaming


Las Vegas, NV — September 30, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. formally congratulates Vice President of West Game Sales Lauren Bates as one of Global Gaming Women’s 2021 Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award recipients. She was selected for her commitment to the development and advancement of women, the Global Gaming Women organization, and the community. A 15-year Konami veteran, Lauren Bates leads the company’s games product sales strategy in markets across the western United States and part of the Rocky Mountain region. She is on the Board of Directors for Global Gaming Women and is currently serving as the organization’s Vice President and Mentorship Committee Co-Chair.

“In addition to her demonstrated leadership and professional success, Lauren Bates actively works toward the professional growth and development of women in the gaming space,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Her dedication to Global Gaming Women helps bring networking and education opportunities to current and future gaming leaders in regulated markets around the world.”

For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit www.konamigaming.com.

CashClub Wallet®, Jackpot Xpress®, PitXpress™, and Trilogy™ Highlight Comprehensive Solutions Portfolio

LAS VEGASSept. 29, 2021 /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, will showcase its ever-expanding "Digital Neighborhood", a fully integrated suite of FinTech solutions, at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021 (October 4-7; Booth #1150).

Everi's "Digital Neighborhood" represents a complete suite of financial, casino loyalty and compliance products and services that bring commonality and continuity to operator workflows. The "Digital Neighborhood" suite demonstrates the Company's leadership position and highlights Everi's ability to develop solutions that incorporate customer-centric features across loyalty, payments, and casino operations.

"Our innovative financial technology and loyalty solutions allow casino operators to greatly increase the efficiency of their casino, loyalty and compliance operations," said Michael Rumbolz, Everi Chairman and CEO. "The newest iterations of our solutions on display at G2E, highlighted by our fully integrated 'Digital Neighborhood' portfolio, further build on Everi's position as the industry's FinTech leader and a strategic partner of choice for our customers across North America."

CashClub Wallet® Ushering in New Age of Cashless Funding Options
Everi's CashClub Wallet® 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. CashClub Wallet also provides guests with multiple options to access their funds while on the casino floor. Available on more than 26,000 electronic gaming devices, CashClub Wallet is the most widely deployed land-based digital gaming wallet in the U.S., and the market's only fully-integrated, multi-property, multi-jurisdictional, system-agnostic, solution. CashClub Wallet is scheduled be available at 16 commercial and tribal properties across four states by the end of October, and at nearly 30 properties by the end of 2021.

"CashClub Wallet anchors our mission-critical tools and serves to seamlessly connect our portfolio of FinTech products and applications," said Darren Simmons, Everi's Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader. "As we create operational efficiencies with existing infrastructure, it's important that the interactive journey of the player reflects our collective goal of providing casino guests with a convenient, end-to-end mobile funding experience."

Jackpot Xpress® Offers New Player and Casino Operator Efficiencies
Everi's award-winning jackpot management system, Jackpot Xpress®, is an extension of the Company's "Digital Neighborhood" concept. Installed in over 30 locations nationwide, 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. Jackpot Xpress also powers digital adoption by integrating with CashClub Wallet, enables new card signups via integration with Everi's Loyalty Platform, and has secure email capabilities to allow casino patrons to electronically retrieve their tax forms.

Loyalty Platform Expands Award-Winning Capabilities
Everi's Trilogy™ represents a critical bridge between its operator-centric financial technology solutions and its player-centric gaming solutions. The enrollment and promotional kiosk, as well as the loyalty mobile module, are powered by an intuitive control panel that increases operational efficiency. It is the only loyalty software that is moving towards HTML5 based components, increasing security of patron information, and giving Everi the ability to offer more advanced engaging game content and the ability to integrate secure web content. In addition to this technological advancement displayed at G2E, a new Everi mobile platform, Trilogy Go!™, advances how casinos can engage with their patrons by extending many of our offered services; guests can book a table at a restaurant, participate in promotions and more directly from their mobile device.

Comprehensive Suite of RegTech Solutions
Everi is a leading compliance provider in the gaming industry and its range of integrated solutions helps keep casino operators in compliance and manage risk with ease. Everi will showcase two of it's latest RegTech innovations at G2E: Entegrity and PitXpress.

Entegrity is Everi's 4th generation Anti-Money Laundering platform that combines the latest in technology with Everi's decades of compliance experience to bring the most advanced toolkit for AML professionals in the gaming industry.

PitXpress modernizes table games operations and improves both the player and operator experience by automating the credit, front money and marker lifecycle using mobile technology. Marker issuance, redemption, and transfers are performed in real-time and mobile bet tracking allows for more accurate ratings for VIP players.

Everi has also partnered with Veridocs to integrate TrueAuthentication® and TrueListCheck™ technology into its numerous product offerings and to distribute the industry's leading ID authentication technology.

Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX: AGI) announced today that David Bollesen has been appointed the new Chief Product Officer (CPO) effective October 7, 2021.

Bollesen has a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years in the digital entertainment industry and will head Ainsworth’s Game Development teams globally. 

Most recently, he spent more than 11 years working at IGT, including serving as Vice President of Game Studios in the company’s Australia headquarters. Prior to moving to Australia, Bollesen served in several key roles for IGT in Reno, Nev.

Ainsworth Chairman Danny Gladstone said: “We are looking forward to having David on board to lead the next generation of Ainsworth products to the market.”

Bollesen has led and collaborated on numerous video games and slot machine products with proven success. Based in Ainsworth’s Sydney headquarters, he will be responsible for building on the existing game studios and driving increased game performance and market share in all regions.

“I firmly believe that developers and operators must aggressively drive for new features and technologies with a keen awareness of the core concepts,” said Bollesen. “I believe in the strength of the Ainsworth brand and with the right strategies in place there is an opportunity to build on the fundamentals by understanding what core gamers are looking for in their experience.”

LAS VEGASSept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC, an end-to-end gaming technology provider of electronic gaming machines, bingo, keno, and interactive casino-wide promotional systems, today announced some key personnel changes ahead of G2E 2021.

Effective immediately, Jean Venneman, the Company's current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

"Over the last three and a half years, Jean has played a critical role in the growth of the Company," said Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts. "This appointment reflects what has been a natural expansion of responsibility for her within our organization." Dreitzer continued, "I look forward to continuing to work with Jean alongside David Colvin, Gaming Arts owner and founder, as well as the rest of the executive team as we collectively work to help lead the Company to the next level."

Venneman added, "I am appreciative of the continued faith that David and Mike have placed in me.  The future of Gaming Arts has certainly never been brighter. We have come so far in such a short amount of time and still have great opportunity in front of us."

In another key appointment, Mike Smykowski has been named Director of Sales. Mike comes to Gaming Arts after a decade-long successful tenure in Gaming sales at Ainsworth Game Technology.

"I have long admired Mike Smykowski as an award-winning gaming sales professional and strategic thinker. We are delighted to have him join us at this time", said Dreitzer. "Mike's a great fit for us. He will add tremendous leadership to our already solid sales team."

"Smykowski added, "I am so happy and honored to be joining Gaming Arts at this pivotal time in their history. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our sales goals in an accelerated manner".

Smykowski's appointment is effective October 11, 2021 and subject to any regulatory approvals that may be deemed necessary by applicable jurisdictions.

Colvin concluded, "These moves are extremely important to position ourselves for continued expansion and growth as a company. We congratulate Jean and welcome Mike to the team."

AXES.ai, the Global Gaming Land-Based Industry’s Cashless Pioneer and FinTech Innovator, announces that it has been granted two key Gaming Supplier Licenses by the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission (PRGC).

The Slot Machines in the Route Service Industry License and the Casino Service Industry License are essential to obtain the authorization to commercialize in Puerto Rico. AXES will now offer and integrate its Regulatory Monitoring System, its Casino Management System and its Route Management System in the Puerto Rico market. 

“The Puerto Rican market is one of the highest potential markets in the USA”, stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES. “The PRGC is focused on creating a world-class, legitimate gaming market, and AXES is very excited to have obtained these two gaming supplier licenses at such a strategic moment. AXES offers a fast, affordable and powerful path to legitimacy, transparency and traceability through data monitoring, cashless, responsible gaming and anti-money laundering to name but a few of the hundreds of applications and functions in the AXES Cloud. We are very excited to offer our expertise and applications to this promising market.”


ABOUT AXES

AXES is the Global Gaming Industry’s cashless pioneer and FinTech Innovator. AXES is a real-time IoT, Blockchain and Big Data Cloud Information Management System that eradicates fraud, theft and illicit activities to focus on performance. The AXES Cloud streams deep, rich data from governments, casinos and route/street operations in more than 40 countries from every type of gaming machine to generate actionable intelligence and enhanced performance. The AXES APP Store offers a wide range of proprietary and third-party apps to empower its prestigious clientele with next-generation, affordable Apps to generate and leverage new and incremental revenue sources. AXES is the future of casino information management today. 

For more information about AXES or to request a demo, visit AXES at www.AXES.ai 

LONDON, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its U.S. market-leading PlaySports platform will power sports betting at Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, Wash. Operated by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, the casino will leverage IGT's PlaySports turnkey solution for retail and on-premise mobile sports betting.

"Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort patrons will be able to experience this new and exciting form of gaming from anywhere on our property, thanks to IGT's omnichannel PlaySports platform," said Travis O'Neil, Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort CEO."IGT's comprehensive PlaySports solution, paired with the company's extensive experience and expertise, will enable us to offer a world-class sports betting operation for many years to come."

"As the leading choice for U.S. operators to power their sports betting enterprises, IGT PlaySports is thrilled to add Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort to our growing list of customers," said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting."Our proven all-in-one PlaySports technology was designed to offer maximum flexibility for operators of all sizes to seamlessly establish exciting sports betting programs."

For more information about IGT PlaySports, visit igt.com/PlaySports or visit us on LinkedIn.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ), the world’s largest independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, announced major milestones in its commitment to best-in-class omnichannel table game content and solutions.

“At Galaxy Gaming, we’re hyper-focused on developing innovative table game content that performs both online and on the casino floor and continues to delight the player, wherever they may be,” said Todd Cravens, President and CEO of Galaxy Gaming. “This G2E season, we are thrilled to premiere a suite of brand new table game content and solutions and announce some big wins in iGaming.”

Debuting New Comprehensive Baccarat Portfolio

 

In response to the need for customizable Baccarat games and tools, Galaxy Gaming unveils its Baccarat collection this October. Traditionally, the industry featured a variety of baccarat side bets offered separately. After listening to their partners, Galaxy developed a series of games that allow for one-of-a-kind combinations that solve this challenge and an engaging trend board solution.

Galaxy Gaming is proud to launch Rising Phoenix, Golden Talons, and Mystic Baccarat, and the elegant Baccarat trend board solution, Lunar Table Display.

  • The bet combinations of Rising Phoenix and Golden Talons mark the first time players will have the opportunity to take advantage of both styles of side bets on one table.

  • In addition to this combination, all of Galaxy’s Baccarat side bets can be mixed. Also, new to the Prime Membership portfolio, Mystic Baccarat presents three additional side bets and allows the option to add Golden Talons.

  • All games are available as both commission and commission-free and with the option of adding single or multi-denom progressives.

  • The Lunar Table Display transforms the typical trend board offering support for most industry intelligent shoes and displaying comprehensive game results. The user-friendly dealer interface makes the dealer’s job streamlined, allowing more hands to be dealt.

Launching Innovative High Action Table Games

Galaxy Gaming is also thrilled to announce a suite of exciting high-action games joining the Prime Membership Portfolio: Split to Double Blackjack, Super Omaha Poker, Three Card Pick’em, and High Roller Hold’em.

  • All five of these games are designed for high action while maximizing the player’s time on the table.

  • Each title offers a reasonable house edge while providing the players with several opportunities to raise.

  • Galaxy Gaming acquired the rights to this game portfolio from High Variance Games, LLC.

Announcing One Billion Online Bets Annually and Counting

In the last twelve months, over one billion wagers worldwide have been made online on Galaxy Gaming side bets alone. Galaxy Gaming’s well-known and trusted titles in brick-and-mortar casinos continue to shine in the iGaming space as well.

  • Of the top seven side bets online, Galaxy iGames make up five including the world’s number one side bet, 21+3, Perfect Pairs, Buster Blackjack, Lucky Ladies, and Lucky Lucky.

  • Galaxy iGames can be found across over 750 of the world’s leading online casino iGaming sites.

  • Currently, Galaxy iGaming titles produce 2% of Gross Gaming Revenue in the U.S., and Galaxy expects that percentage to grow as new markets and products become available.

Coming Soon: 21+3 Progressive Blackjack with Lucky Ladies in Partnership with Spin Games LLC

Bringing two of Galaxy Gaming’s most successful titles together, Spin Games will launch 21+3 Progressive Blackjack. A leader in Remote Gaming Server technology and interactive content, Spin Games specializes in designing and developing world-class gaming content and best-in-class interactive technologies for regulated B2B social and real money gaming markets.

  • 21+3 Progressive Blackjack’s upcoming launch will be the first time 21+3 and Lucky Ladies will appear as dual bets in the market.

  • This also marks the first time a 21+3 Progressive will launch an RNG casino game.

  • 21+3 and Lucky Ladies are two of the most popular side bets in the world in both physical and online casinos.

Aristocrat Gaming™ is the clear leader in innovative hardware, games, and customer experience solutions that perform for its customers and help to create memorable gaming experiences for their guests. Now at G2E 2021, Aristocrat will introduce the next evolution of premium products designed to drive market growth through innovation and player engagement.

At G2E, Aristocrat will show a vast array of new games, including next-generation evolutions of proven game families such as Mighty Cash Ultra 88™, and Gold Stacks 88™ and new innovations like Jackpot Catcher™, Triple Supreme™, and Wild Fireball Rumble™.

Aristocrat will also show new innovations to player-favorite brands such as Mighty Cash™, Buffalo™, Gold Stacks 88™, Baby Choy™, Mr. Cashman™, Make That Cash™, and more.

Core stepper players everywhere love Aristocrat’s RELM™ and new RELM 5 Reel, and Aristocrat is expanding the game library with new games such as Make That Cash™ Sensational Stars™, Jackpot Hits™ Red Flame Inferno™, Jackpot Hits Sunrise Riches™ & Twilight Treasures™ and Gold Stacks 88™ Prosperity Pig™.

Building on its success in high-denom rooms, Aristocrat will display new products designed for high-limit players with video games including Buffalo™ High Limit, Pompeii™ High Limit, and Win Line™ and new stepper titles including Make That Cash™, Wild Wild Wild™, Jackpot Hits™, and Wheel Max™.

The most popular game in North America is a focal point at casinos from coast to coast and the instantly legendary Buffalo Link™ will be a focal point at G2E as well, standing tall amongst other recently released player favorites including Wild Wild Buffalo™ and  Timber Wolf Diamond™.

The all-new adventure of Game of Thrones™ Kings Landing will be in the booth, shining like oracles of what’s to come from Aristocrat – new titles that will be revealed only when the curtain rises at Aristocrat’s booth.

VGT Class II Innovations by Aristocrat Gaming brings recognizable, high-performing Class II-only content on superior hardware combined with top trending features and mechanics. At G2E, Aristocrat will unveil a new Class II MarsX Portrait with a launch title that is available only in Class II. Additionally, Aristocrat will show Class II exclusives, such as Hunt For El Dorado™, Silver Dollar Shoot Out™, and a new Buffalo™ game created exclusively for Class II.

Additionally, the RELM XL™ cabinet brings new MSP versions of Polar High Roller®, Lucky Ducky®, Hot Red Ruby®, and Polar Riches®. And if that weren’t enough, Aristocrat will unveil a new version of the global sensation Lightning Link™ for Class II.

For specialty markets, Aristocrat will debut a new line of games built specifically for Washington with upgraded math and new hardware, and the company will showcase innovations for growing markets, such as Historical Horse Racing and VLT with high-performing games and unique hardware.

Aristocrat’s customer experience (CX) solutions drive and enhance the guest experience, and the company will show dozens of cutting-edge and innovative CX solutions, including leading solutions for contactless and cashless gaming, such as Aristocrat’s Digital Wallet™, the fast and simple way players can fund their entertainment experience online or on an app.

Also enhancing the guest experience is Aristocrat’s PlayerMax™ loyalty app, which links guests to their account status and allows for fun interactive brand features like gamification and in-app notifications; the Oasis Loyalty™ Kiosk, an all-in-one solution that combines card re-printing with promotional tools; and Tickets at the Table, which gives guests a seamless slot-to-table experience.

Guest experience meets employee experience in Drinks on Tap™, a fully mobile-based solution that allows guests to easily order drinks, food, merchandise, and more right at the EGM through the nCompass™ unit. Guests can even pay and tip for beverages using comps or points. On the staff side, Drinks on Tap helps increase efficiencies by automatically directing drinks to the nearest service well, viewing when servers are available or on break, and it even integrates with MICROS and InfoGenesis.

Aristocrat also helps enhance the employee experience with Oasis 360 apps for mobile devices such as EnrollMix™, which lets staff quickly enroll players into the player’s club from anywhere on the casino floor; and FloorFocus™, a slot dispatch solution that notifies floor attendants and slot technicians when an EGM needs immediate service and does it all in real time.

Operators everywhere love the leading ONE LINK™ solution with advanced technologies for progressive management, bonusing, and media management; and Aristocrat’s nVision™ is a business intelligence tool that empowers operators to better use data with interactive dashboards and customized reporting.

Aristocrat has the top talent making the best products. Experience the innovations in Aristocrat’s booth #1133 at G2E 2021.

Compliance is the heart of what Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) does for suppliers, regulators, and operators, all over the world. In more than 480 jurisdictions, suppliers, regulators, and operators turn to GLI for help in overcoming their compliance challenges in the areas of land-based gaming, iGaming, lottery, and cybersecurity.

GLI’s compliance offerings consist of four overarching categories that help clients wherever they are on their journey: regulatory compliance, technical compliance, end-to-end testing, and full lifecycle compliance, and its cybersecurity services protect operators, regulators, and suppliers across each compliance category.

GLI advises on many different parts of the compliance journey for existing and emerging jurisdictions regarding both existing and emerging technologies. Regardless of when and where in the world those projects might happen, or if GLI’s clients need one thing or many, their needs are intertwined, and GLI is the best partner for all of those integrated needs. The company helps clients leverage its decades of experience to help them achieve their goals—no matter how big or small, or how unique the challenge.

GLI aims to be the first call every time and is committed to its clients’ success from beginning to end and every stage in between. GLI’s global expert team of advisors are here to serve its clients during every stage of the gaming and regulatory process.

Additionally, with many jurisdictions requiring responsible gaming due diligence and other compliance-related issues such as recertification, ongoing auditing, AML compliance, GLI offers robust solutions to help its clients maintain and understand ongoing compliance obligations.

The GLI global team is always preparing for what’s next, with experts on the ground around the world, in terms of technology and cybersecurity. No matter the market or geography, GLI provides the intelligent insights needed to help its clients to get where they want and need to be. Throughout the process, GLI helps mitigate risk, enabling clients to stay focused on the future.

To meet continually increasing demand, GLI recently boosted its staffing levels in its labs, adding more than 100 team members overall, so GLI is better equipped than any other lab to meet the challenge – from pre-compliance to market launch, sports betting to iGaming – anywhere in the world.

Visit the GLI team at G2E to learn more.

- Expands mechanical reel hardware portfolio with DiamondRS™ cabinet
- Unveils large-format Peak65™ cabinet with premium licensed content
- Leads cashless gaming revolution with IGT Resort Wallet™ and IGTPay™
- Demonstrates iGaming growth with extended IGT PlayCasino game portfolio
- Introduces PlaySports content on market-leading PeakBarTop™ cabinet
- Expands performance-tested game library across core and MLP portfolio
- Continues 25th anniversary celebration of IGT's Wheel of Fortune® Slots

 

LONDON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it will exhibit its latest innovations for land-based casinos, the digital gaming sector and the fast-growing sports betting industry at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") held Oct. 5-7 in Las Vegas, Nev.

IGT expands mechanical reel hardware portfolio with DiamondRS™ cabinet

Under IGT's theme "It's Game Time!" the Company's G2E showcase in booth #3659 will feature performance-tested solutions that are attuned to player preferences of today and market opportunities of the future. The Company will also leverage the three-day event to unveil two new form factors, the DiamondRS cabinet and the Peak65 cabinet, which will feature a new Wheel of Fortune theme as part of the Company's 25th anniversary celebration of Wheel of Fortune® Slots.

IGT's partnership with Sony Pictures Television on Wheel of Fortune Slots set a landmark precedent in gaming. For 25 years, the strength of the Wheel of Fortune brand and widespread appeal of the game have set the standard for how licensed brands can translate into compelling slot themes.  

"IGT's G2E 2021 theme 'It's Game Time!' celebrates our excitement for the gaming industry to reconvene and our opportunity to demonstrate compelling, future-forward solutions that engage and entertain players and meet the needs of the evolving gaming industry," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "IGT's research-backed G2E portfolio is anchored in next-generation games and cabinets, never-before-seen innovations such as the DiamondRS cabinet and growth-driving products such as the Resort Wallet with IGTPay cashless gaming solutions."

"G2E 2021 provides a prime platform for IGT PlayDigital to showcase its digital and sports betting innovations and illuminate how our solutions for these fast-growing segments can deliver incremental growth and complement land-based gaming enterprises," said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting. "IGT continues to evolve our PlaySports solution with new platform and self-service betting features, and we continuously expand our PlayCasino library with in-demand omnichannel games and compelling business analytics tools."

Product highlights within IGT's G2E booth will include:

  • Elevates Classic Mechanical Reel Hardware Innovation: G2E will be the global debut for IGT's dazzling DiamondRS mechanical reel cabinet. Backed by IGT's leading pedigree in mechanical reel slots and content, the future-forward DiamondRS cabinet retains many player-preferred classic stepper elements, includes IGT Diamond Glass and features an attention-grabbing square, video top box. The hardware's IGT Diamond Glass allows for supreme player engagement, increased content innovation, and options for denomination and multi-game configurability. The cabinet also accommodates an in-game progressive controller, giving operators even more options for rewarding players. The DiamondRS cabinet is supported with a large library of performance-tested games including new spins on player-favorites with games such as Double Top Dollar and Fortune Coin™ Extra™.

  • Expansion of High-Performing Peak Hardware Family: Tradeshow attendees will be chanting "WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!" on IGT's new, super-sized Peak65 cabinet. This addition to IGT's Peak hardware family features a 65-inch progressively curved display, a 13.3-inch dynamic player panel with dual bash buttons, and the most advanced graphics, sound and ergonomic technology. At G2E IGT will unveil the Peak65 with new Wheel of Fortune Slots theme, Wheel of Fortune High Roller™. With a vibrant, electronic wheel topper, the Peak65 stands more than 10 feet tall and instantly becomes a jackpot beacon on a casino floor. IGT will also debut the Peak65 with The Price is Right® Come on Down Video Slots, which is an entertaining take on one of the most successful, longest running TV game shows of all time and leverages fan-favorite mini-games such as Plinko, the Showcase Showdown Big Wheel and the Range Game. The Company will also debut Wheel of Fortune Wild Spins Night Life on the PeakSlant49™ cabinet.

  • Industry's Only Fully Integrated Turnkey Cashless Solution: IGT will demonstrate the usability and versatility of its IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system Resort Wallet and IGTPay modules. The convenience-driving solutions make "going cashless" easy for operators and players, and give operators multiple options for offering cashless gaming including carded cashless and cardless cashless, and option with external funding via IGTPay. The Company's systems showcase will also include play-driving Bonusing delivery games and employee mobile convenience apps. Additionally, IGT will spotlight FloorNet™, the Company's latest advancement in IGT ADVANTAGE system architecture that maximizes system performance and provides casino operators with the means to drive incremental growth.

  • Play-Driving iGaming Content from IGT PlayDigital: In a year that has delivered significant growth in digital and betting, IGT PlayDigital™ will present a high-performing portfolio of engaging PlayCasino games for the globally expanding iGaming market. Standout games from IGT PlayDigital's game portfolio at G2E will include the high-paying MegaJackpots™ Elephant King™ slots, Great Bear slots and a sequel to the Company's top-performing digital game in 2020, Fortune Coin Boost! ™. Next-generation Wheel of Fortune slots and additional omnichannel Powerbucks™ titles will also be on display for G2E attendees.

  • Winning Sports Betting Technology and Services: Powering sports betting at more than 50 gaming venues across the U.S., IGT's PlaySports platform is backed by a portfolio of user-friendly self-service betting technologies. At G2E, IGT PlaySports will demonstrate its new CrystalFlex™ betting software bundle on the award-winning CrystalBetting™ Terminal and, for the first time, showcase PlaySports content on the widely deployed PeakBarTop cabinet. These new multi-game bundles include the legendary Game King X™ content and enable players to watch their favorite sports, place sports wagers, enjoy slots, and play video poker and keno on the same gaming machine and with the same on-machine funds. IGT PlaySports will also showcase the capabilities of its trading advisory services team, introduce cashless wagering on its PlaySports Kiosk, spotlight the versatility of the PlaySports Pad and demonstrate why PlaySports is the most widely used B2B sports betting solution in the U.S.

  • New Content for Peak Series Hardware: IGT's focus on quality, performance-tested content for all its form factors will be highly evident at G2E. On the PeakSlant32 cabinet, IGT will debut new games such as Lucky Larry's Lobstermania™ 4 and Greek Lightning/Lucky Lightning™, while Stinkin' Rich Skunks Gone Wild! ™, Da Vinci Diamonds® Masterpiece™, and Wolf Run Eclipse™ are all new, must-play core titles for the premium-quality PeakSlant49™ cabinet. New multi-level progressives within IGT's G2E showcase will include the frequently hitting static WAP Money Mania™, and Wu Wu Coins™ MLP with multiple persistence features.

  • Silver Anniversary of Most Popular Slot Theme of All Time: IGT will utilize G2E as a platform to continue the 25th anniversary celebration of Wheel of Fortune Slots. The booth will include 25 gaming machines with Wheel of Fortune themes, including 13 never-before-seen titles spanning mechanical reel and video slots. Throughout the three-day event, IGT will host Wheel of Fortune Slots-themed promotions, coordinate giveaways and run spirited tournaments on the Company's all-new Wheel of Fortune Spin & Win game.

Other gaming innovations within IGT's G2E booth will include:

  • Advancements in Electronic Table Games (ETG) content and technology including the highly versatile Peak Terminal, new side bets and the option for multiple games to run on a single terminal via IGT's Concurrent technology.
  • New innovative video poker game concepts for the PeakBarTop, CrystalSlant Poker™, Cobalt 23™ and CrystalCurve™ cabinets. Must-see IGT video poker games at G2E will include All Star Poker® III™, Keno Star™, Lucky Suit Poker™ and Powerhouse Poker Plus™, as well as player-favorites Super Star Poker II™ and Game King X.
  • IGT will round out its G2E portfolio with modernizations in VLT content and hardware, as well as next-generation specialty market products for Historical Horse Racing, Class II and CDS Class II.

To learn more visit IGT.com, like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/IGT or follow us on Twitter via @IGTJackpots or via our G2E hashtag: #IGTxG2E21.

Rising industry executive named as next generation leader in gaming


Las Vegas, NV — September 24, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. officially congratulates Vice President of West Game Sales Lauren Bates as one of this year’s “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40”. She has been recognized by Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group (TIG) as one of the most significantly impactful gaming industry professionals under the age of 40. Lauren Bates’ 15-year career at Konami Gaming has evidenced an unmistakable expertise in forging meaningful business partnerships in some of the world’s most competitive casino markets. In addition to her senior leadership position at Konami, Bates is on the Board of Directors for Global Gaming Women and is currently serving as the organization’s Vice President and Mentorship Committee Co-Chair.

“The leadership demonstrated by Lauren Bates is characterized by committed partnership, genuine mentorship, and skilled ambition,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Her contributions have been an instrumental factor in Konami’s growth success, and her positive influence continues expanding out to the broader industry through work with casino operators, strategic partners, and charitable organizations such as Global Gaming Women.”      

Lauren Bates joined Konami in 2006 and quickly excelled, building strong partnerships and collaborative solutions with some of America’s largest casino resort destinations. She was promoted from National Account Manager to Director of Regional Sales West in 2019, before being named Vice President of West Game Sales in 2020. Lauren Bates will be honored during the 2021 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas this month and profiled in an upcoming edition of Global Gaming Business.

For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit www.konamigaming.com.
PRESS RELEASE - September 23, 2021

Fantini CEO Insights Interviews with the Gaming Industry’s Leaders


SCHWARTZ TALKS TECH, MARKET ENTRY

Rush Street Interactive CEO Richard Schwartz discusses the importance of iGaming and sports betting companies owning their own technology in the latest interview in Fantini’s CEO Insights series.

Schwartz also discusses how critical it is to get into new markets early and the focus Rush Street Interactive has on continually improving the user experience.

Full interview at: https://youtu.be/jMK3YOgP-lo.


Fantini’s CEO Insights are sponsored by IGT.


Previous videos feature Caesars CEO Tom Reeg, Penn National CEO Jay Snowden, Rush Street CEO Greg Carlin, Renato Ascoli of IGT and Barry Cottle of Scientific Games, among others.

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



Other video interviews in the Insights series - Emerging Insights, Investor Insights and Public Policy Insights – can be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10547

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

LAS VEGAS (September 23, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Director of Systems and Audit Joseph Marchetti has been named to the ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 by Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) and Global Gaming Business (GGB) magazine.

 

Joseph Marchetti, Director of Systems and Audit
 
GLI Vice President of Engineering Sangeeta Reddy said, “We are thrilled for the industry to recognize Joseph as an Emerging Leader in Gaming. For more than 15 years, Joseph has led teams in creating innovative solutions for GLI’s clients, helping clients discover new paths forward, and providing valuable consultative advice on their integrated compliance journey.”
 
Since assuming his new role in May 2021, Marchetti has led his team of systems testers, auditors, and automation developers as they work closely with regulators, operators, and suppliers, paving the way in the ever-evolving world of gaming systems. He has also streamlined processes and created automation tools which expedite the time to market while also reducing clients’ costs.
 
He has been with GLI for more than 15 years, previously serving as Technical Group Manager. Over that time, he has developed an enviable and proven record of success as an engineer, as a manager, and in developing engineers for multiple aspects of testing.
 
Over the past 15 years, Marchetti has grown from an entry-level Test Engineer to his current role. Along the way, he has reached a high level of expertise in the regulatory compliance testing of multiple game types, platforms, progressive controllers, shufflers/shoes as well as casino management systems.
 
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September 21, 2021

With two years of innovation under its belt since the last Global Gaming Expo, gaming equipment suppliers have an abundance of innovation to show at G2E 2021.

Products on display will include new cabinets that have moving hardware and unique game-play features, engaging software, cashless innovations, electronic table game updates as well a system and data advancements.

As a way to prepare you for the gaming industry’s largest trade show, Fantini Research has once again published its Pre-G2E Guide.

The Guide serves as a planning tool, providing both big-picture overview and key products to see at the show from major gaming equipment suppliers.

Fantini’s Pre-G2E Guide is available at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/pre-g2e-guide-2021.html.

Also returning this year is Fantini’s exclusive series of CEO One-on-One video interviews in which gaming’s top leaders discuss their companies and industry trends. We are also recording our At-Booth Product Demo Series, showcasing new products from a variety of manufacturers.

Special thanks to our sponsors whose generosity makes possible our industry-leading coverage of G2E and other essential content, such as our year-long series of Insights interviews in which a cross-section of CEOs provide invaluable analyses and forecasts of events and trends whose understanding is essential to gaming investors and industry leaders.

Our lead sponsor and sponsor of our At-Booth Product Demos is Acres Manufacturing. IGT and Ainsworth are returning major sponsors, IGT of the CEO One-on-Ones and year-round CEO Insights and Ainsworth of all major 2022 Trade Show and Exhibitor News.

All of our sponsors can be viewed at
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Conversion marks the first in Washington State
 
LAS VEGAS (September 21, 2021) – BJ’s Bingo & Casino in Fife, Wash., has partnered with Aristocrat Gaming™ to bring a rewarding employee and customer experience to their guests and a more data-driven toolbox to the casino staff. Aristocrat converted BJ’s existing system to Aristocrat’s technologically advanced Oasis 360™ total casino management system.
 
The conversion also marks yet another milestone for Aristocrat’s Oasis 360, as it is the first casino system entry in Washington state replacing a legacy system. Aristocrat is on an aggressive schedule of converting dozens of casinos across the U.S. to Oasis 360 to provide them with a familiar and easy-to-use comprehensive casino management experience.
 
“We are always looking for new and exciting things to bring to our guests. Whether it be a new slot title, expansion projects, or in this case the implementation of brand-new technology! We remain committed to our guests and cannot wait to hear player feedback about our new Speed Slots Room & ONE LINK experience,” said Jennynne DeNoble, general manager for BJ’s Bingo & Casino.
Cath Burns, Executive VP Customer Experience Solutions

 

“We worked closely with BJ’s to design a package of solutions to address a number of their business challenges, filled with innovative marketing, engagement, and operational tools that empower them to retain and grow their customer base within a competitive market,” said Cath Burns, executive vice president of customer experience solutions for Aristocrat. “Our commitment to both guest and operator experience is at the heart of everything we do, and great partnerships of this kind are the driving force in continuing to move our industry technologies forward.”
 
BJ’s players will instantly benefit from Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 system. Players will have new ways to win, earn bonuses, engage, and have exciting incremental visits. Powering the player experience are Aristocrat’s ONE LINK™, Loyalty Kiosk™, PlayerMax Mobile™, and other engagement tools.
 
BJ’s casino staff will also instantly benefit from the Oasis 360 system with several tools that greatly enhance operational efficiency including EnrollMix™, nVision™, and Unattended Jackpots. Each of these applications empower team members to improve processes that ultimately result in enhanced guest experiences.
 
The Oasis 360 casino management system and its leading technologies are part of Aristocrat’s comprehensive offering of customer experience (CX) solutions. Built with best-in-breed technology and perfect for every size casino – standalone or enterprise – Aristocrat’s forward-thinking CX solutions improve the player journey and address future needs with a robust product roadmap.
 
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Learn more about Aristocrat’s CX Solutions at aristocratgaming.com/us/casino-operator/cx-solutions.
Company's Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing and Communications honored for playing pivotal role in lottery industry

 

LONDON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Wendy Montgomery, the Company's Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing and Communications, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021. Montgomery will be honored on Oct. 27 in Nashville, Tenn., at an in-person event hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) in conjunction with its Lottery Expo.

Wendy Montgomery, IGT's Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing and Communications, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.

"Wendy Montgomery is a seasoned lottery executive who uses her expertise to advocate for solutions that drive our customers' growth," said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "She has driven IGT's leadership as a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility. Her colleagues at IGT applaud her induction into to the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame."

"I am incredibly honored to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame among so many of my talented peers," said Montgomery."Having worked on both the operator and supplier side, I have had the great pleasure of collaborating with lottery colleagues across the globe to achieve the common goal of modernizing products and solutions that meet the demands of our ever-evolving lottery industry and its players."

The Lottery Industry Hall of Fame was founded by PGRI in 2005 as a means of honoring those who have done the most to make the lottery industry the great success that it is today. Membership is reserved for lottery professionals who have promoted excellence and integrity throughout their careers. Each year, former inductees nominate and vote on the final recipients.

In her current role, Montgomery is responsible for leading the Global Gaming, Global Lottery and Digital & Betting marketing teams, trade shows, external communications, corporate social responsibility, and overseeing IGT's corporate brand strategy and creative services. Under her leadership, IGT has made substantial contributions to industry-best standards and paved the way for significant new channel sales development within lottery.

Montgomery chairs IGT's Executive Sustainability Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council, and also serves as Co-Executive Chair of IGT's Women's Inclusion Network. Additionally, she has played an integral role in PGRI's Women in Lottery Leadership initiative, a premier global program to advance women into senior leadership positions.

When she joined IGT in 2018, Montgomery was Senior Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing and was responsible for leading the lottery marketing strategy including, product development and innovation and customer advocacy. Prior to IGT, Montgomery spent 13 years at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation where in her last role as Senior Vice President, Lottery she led Lottery marketing, sales, operations, policy and planning, and the iGaming business.   

Montgomery is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. She holds a diploma in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing Management in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as a Higher National Diploma in Business studies from Greenwich University in London. She lives in Providence, R.I. with her husband and son.

For more information, visit igt.com. Follow IGT on Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.

PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Shark Trap will be demonstrating our new smart shuffler at G2E in Las Vegas, October 4 through 7. During the show we will be taking orders for delivery in December. Shark Trap will be in booth #3914 with Aces Up Gaming.

Stop by our booth at the show to see the Shark Trap Super Shuffler in action or visit us at www.SharkTrap.com.

Shark Trap is a GLI approved, revolutionary, high-tech shuffling machine, offering a table-game platform that will increase productivity, reduce card costs, and attain never-before-realized levels of game protection.
The Shark Trap Super Shuffler comes ready to work right out of the box and requires no table modifications. With our technology, all that is needed to start a game is to remove machine from its box and plug in power.

Shark Trap Super Shuffler features
• Reduced Shuffler Footprint
• No Table Modifications are Required to Start Using Shark Trap
• Increase productivity, reduce card costs
• True Random Number Generator
• Automatically detect issues in a single or double deck or determine the right cards and the correct number of cards
• 1 shuffler can do the work of 3
• Deals All Popular Novelty Games
• Pai Gow Poker
• Double Deck & Single Deck Blackjack
Company wins facilities management contract in competitive procurement

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has won a facilities management lottery contract from the Connecticut Lottery Corporation following a competitive procurement. The contract includes an implementation period to install a new central system, which is expected to go live in April 2023. Once the system is live, the contract will run for 10 years through April 2033, with an additional five years of extension options.

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

As the most trusted provider of lottery systems and solutions, IGT will deliver its high-performing Aurora™ central lottery management system through a system conversion that replaces the system currently in place. Aurora incorporates a suite of flexible solutions designed to manage, transform and further grow the Connecticut Lottery Corporation's business. The platform will provide intuitive, user-friendly applications, tools and reporting capabilities which will handle all of the Lottery's transaction processing, game management and back-office operations.

"IGT has a strong reputation of being a quality lottery system provider, and for modernizing its system and its related components," said Greg Smith, Connecticut Lottery Corporation President & CEO."The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is looking forward to using the Aurora system, and working with the IGT staff to continue our strong sales performance and deliver exceptional player and retailer experiences."

"The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is among the most successful U.S. lotteries and IGT is happy to propel the Lottery's achievements by delivering our world-class solutions," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "IGT's success in implementing central systems is unrivaled, having completed 60 on-time, full-system conversions in the last 13 years, including nine conversions from competitor systems. In serving the Connecticut Lottery, IGT will leverage its decades of industry leadership to help drive the Lottery's growth and offer engaging experiences for its players."

In addition to the Aurora platform and its full suite of flexible business applications, IGT will distribute 3,000 Retailer Pro and Retailer Compact lottery terminals, along with 200 GameTouch™ 28 self-service vending machines to lottery retailers.

As the lottery market leader providing central systems to 25 U.S. lotteries, IGT systems process more than 75 percent of U.S. lottery sales. With the acquisition of Connecticut Lottery as a facilities management customer, now all top five U.S. lotteries in terms of sales per capita rely on IGT's central systems. For more information about IGT's lottery business, visit igt.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

LAS VEGAS (September 16, 2021) – “The global market for gaming technology has really exploded. There’s new technology opportunity, and there are certainly new players in the game,” says Marcus Prater, executive director of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) during his conversation with GLI CEO James Maida in the latest episode of Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®Illuminating Conversations web series.
 
The episode is available now exclusively at https://gaminglabs.com/illuminatingconversations and lends an eye to suppliers’ exhibits at next month’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
For example, Maida and Prater give insights into the future of gaming and discuss the organization’s views on payment modernization and the threat posed by unregulated and illegal gaming devices sometimes referred to as “skill” games. The pair also talk about AGEM’s growth over the last decade and how suppliers have united through AGEM to pursue important issues affecting the gaming industry worldwide.
 
The gaming industry’s positive impact on community is also a topic, and as part of the discussion, Maida and Prater talk about GLI and AGEM’s Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative, which has helped to positively impact organizations such as UNLV’s College of Engineering, the International Problem Gambling Center, and the National Native American Veterans Memorial.
 
The Illuminating Conversations web series is yet another way GLI gives the gaming industry critical insights into the future that boost confidence to explore new markets. Watch this new episode now, and also access the entire Season One library for free, only at gaminglabs.com.
 
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IGT Resort Wallet and IGTPay cashless technologies and IGT Mobile Lottery Solution garner global notoriety in annual awards program

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it won the "Technology Provider of the Year" award and the "Lottery Product of the Year" award in the 2021 International Gaming Awards. In its 14th year, the International Gaming Awards is a global awards program that recognizes excellence across the gaming, lottery and iGaming sectors and is judged by a panel of gaming industry professionals.

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

"IGT winning 'Technology Provider of the Year' for our Resort Wallet and IGTPay solutions at the International Gaming Awards reinforces the Company's leadership in cashless gaming technology and speaks to our commitment to delivering meaningful innovation and striving for the best end-user experience," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming.

"IGT's Mobile Lottery Solution is a future-forward product that can drive omnichannel player engagement and create growth opportunities for lotteries worldwide," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "The 'Lottery Product of the Year' distinction at the International Gaming Awards reflects the promise and value that the industry sees in IGT's Mobile Lottery Solution."

IGT's Technology Provider of the Year nomination was anchored in the Company's leadership as a cashless gaming technology supplier through its Resort Wallet and IGTPay modules to the IGT ADVANTAGE® casino management system. As the industry's only fully integrated turnkey cashless solution, Resort Wallet and IGTPay make "going cashless" a seamless transition for operators and players alike.

IGT's Mobile Lottery Solution is the performance-driving solution that captured the Lottery Product of the Year distinction. Meeting the needs of the post-COVID-19 world, IGT's Mobile Lottery Solution enables anytime, anywhere lottery engagement via mobile devices. The technology optimizes the player journey and drives efficiencies by putting winning tickets, Second Chance promotions, "My Tickets" digital storage and so much more right at a lottery player's fingertips.

This is the third time in four years that IGT has won the Lottery Product of the Year category of the International Gaming Awards.

For more information on IGT visit IGT.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Oklahoma casino upgrades IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system to become first in State to offer IGT's fully integrated turnkey cashless solution

LONDON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company is extending its momentum in cashless gaming technology deployments to Oklahoma, the U.S. state with the second-highest concentration of gaming machines per capita. Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte, Okla. is the latest casino to join the cashless gaming revolution by way of a multi-year agreement with IGT and a phased rollout of the Resort Wallet and IGTPay modules of the IGT ADVANTAGE® casino management system.

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

By combining Resort Wallet technology with the IGTPay solution, Indigo Sky Casino will offer its patrons convenient, one-step access to funds from external sources such as credit and debit cards, bank accounts, and eWallets.

"Enhancing Indigo Sky Casino's IGT ADVANTAGE deployment with IGT's Resort Wallet and IGTPay modules will truly differentiate our gaming experience in Oklahoma and give our guests access to the industry's most user-friendly cashless gaming technology," said Melanie Heskett, Indigo Sky Casino General Manager. "As the demand for cashless and contactless payment technologies accelerates in nearly every sector, Indigo Sky Casino is pleased to be an early mover in this space by partnering with our long-time growth partner, IGT."

"In deploying IGT's Resort Wallet and IGTPay, Indigo Sky Casino will benefit from the many advantages of operating a cashless gaming ecosystem and its guests will enjoy added choice and convenience on the casino floor," said Ryan Reddy, IGT Senior Vice President Global Product Management for VLT, Poker, Systems and Payments. "Launching Resort Wallet and IGTPay in Oklahoma, one of the country's premier tribal gaming markets, reflects IGT's continued leadership in the digital payments space and the versatility of the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system and modules."

Indigo Sky Casino plans to initiate the rollout of IGT's full gaming solution in 2021.The technology stack includes the option for "carded cashless" and "cardless cashless" gaming. With carded cashless, the player will leverage his or her physical GO Rewards loyalty card and insert it into a slot machine to transfer funds, fund play, cash out and check account balances. In the cardless cashless model, Indigo Sky Casino patrons will have the option to use the property's mobile app to complete all payment-related actions safely and securely.

In both configurations, Indigo Sky Casino players will create a PIN-protected Cashless Wagering Account where they can fund their accounts at the casino cage or slot machine or through external sources such as bank accounts and credit or debit cards. Funds in the Cashless Wagering Account are securely maintained for the next play session or property visit, and players can also transfer funds between slot machines on site or withdraw funds into a bank account. IGT's experienced Payments team will support Indigo Sky Casino, managing all aspects of payment-related services such as contracting with payment services providers, funds management, fraud/risk management, and player support.

For more information, visit igt.com/cashless, or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt

Leading casino games and systems provider expands upon proven entertainment


Las Vegas, NV — September 15, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a competitive lineup of premium slot entertainment, core game releases, and casino systems technology premiering at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on October 5 – 7, 2021. From fresh DIMENSION cabinet formats to new SYNKROS® features, Konami is focused on adding greater value to proven successful innovations, to drive reliable gains within the industry. Gaming executives and professionals at this year’s event can see award-winning SYNKROS features such as SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and technology such as cashless wagering and TITO support at games; cardless login by player phone number, QR code, and/or Near Field Communication (NFC); new Konetic™ employee mobile features such as Jackpot processing, and more. And building upon the success if its award-winning DIMENSION slot cabinet series, Konami is marking the G2E debut of its top popular DIMENSION 49™ portrait cabinet, DIMENSION 27™ stacked screen cabinet, and additional, never-before-seen premium machines.

“Konami is delivering winning developments to the casino floor in the immediate months and years ahead, in an effort to achieve meaningful gains for operators and continuous advancement for our industry as a whole,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “From expanded SYNKROS contactless technology to new DIMENSION premium formats, Konami is adding even greater value to what is proven successful in the space.”

New DIMENSION cabinets are arriving at G2E Las Vegas for the first time—all of which include the same sheen silver finish, relaxed slant top, dual spin buttons, dual cupholders, and wired and wireless phone chargers featured in the original award-winning DIMENSION 49J™. Ranked the industry’s highest indexing portrait cabinet for four consecutive months, DIMENSION 49 is a for-sale, flat-screen version of the J-curve machine and it is featured at G2E 2021 with new brand extensions on Konami’s popular series like Treasure Ball™.  Konami’s new DIMENSION 27 with three, stacked 27-inch screens is also making its G2E premiere with original linked series such as Panda Power™.  Additionally, Konami is unveiling a new premium cabinet format, with its own unique content library.

“Our expanded line of DIMENSION cabinets has helped launch some of the industry’s most popular new slots,” said Jingoli. “With series such as Treasure Ball Duo Luck, Panda Power, Celestial Riches Eclipse, Bull Blitz, and more soon to be added, we’ve only just begun exploring the DIMENSION line’s potential.”   

Similar to Konami’s popular All Aboard™, Bull Blitz™ is arriving to G2E Las Vegas following demonstrated success in the Australian market. The slot series is featured on DIMENSION 49J during G2E 2021, along with Lucky Envelope™—an entirely new premium linked progressive inspired by the gift giving tradition common in Chinese culture. In addition, a new premium licensed series premieres at Konami’s 2021 exhibit with the G2E debut of BattleBots slots, based on the popular robot combat sport and reality TV show broadcast in over 150 countries. The world’s first BattleBots themed slots are displayed throughout the show on DIMENSION 49J with custom sign display options.   

“Last G2E, DIMENSION 49J was voted one of the industry’s most anticipated new cabinets. The machine has clearly delivered on the excitement with hit games like All Aboard and Ocean Spin, and now we’re taking it even further with BattleBots, Bull Blitz, Lucky Envelope, and more,” said Jingoli.

Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system team is hosting live demonstrations throughout the G2E 2021 event, showing new tools, features, and product features aimed at cashless, cardless, player convenience, and other improvements to the overall player experience. New and current SYNKROS customers have access to a wave of releases like new table games cashless wagering, login by phone number, built-in VIP host, multi-site exclusion management, and more. They can also tap through Konami’s newest mobile technology for its Konetic employee mobile app.

“For years, Konami’s SYNKROS cashless technology has proven success in locations around the globe, and it continues to grow and advance in some of the world’s most competitive gaming markets,” said Jingoli. “That combined with an array of other operator-configurable player conveniences are empowering SYNKROS customers to exceed expectations in truly exciting ways.”

Attendees are encouraged to visit booth #1256 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center on October 5 - 7, 2021 to explore these and more Konami releases. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit www.konamigaming.com.

Company continues as a valued partner to WestLotto for instant ticket printing services

LONDON – Sept. 13, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a new instant ticket services contract with Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co. OHG (“WestLotto”).

Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will provide a range of instant ticket production and services for WestLotto with unlimited potential. The Lottery will gain additional marketing support from IGT’s Instant Advantage™ program that includes portfolio planning, game development, analytics, distribution, and retail execution to provide the best player experience.

“WestLotto has worked with IGT on instant ticket production to grow our instants business responsibly,” said Andreas Kötter, WestLotto CEO. “IGT provides top-level service and support for the development of each instant ticket game in the portfolio, and we are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership.”

“As WestLotto’s instant ticket supplier of choice, IGT is committed to supporting a strategic, innovation-rich game portfolio that meets the needs of the Lottery’s players,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “With IGT’s Instant Advantage program we draw upon global and market-specific deep-dive analytics, benchmarks and databases to support continuous growth for WestLotto instant ticket sales and contributions to good causes.”

For the last 13 years, WestLotto and IGT have worked closely to strategically deliver compelling games to market, supporting a robust portfolio for constant player enjoyment. As a result, growth has been steady, despite strong regulations, enabling WestLotto to provide greater returns to good causes. IGT also supports WestLotto as the lottery’s central system provider since 2003.

For more information about IGT’s lottery business, visit igt.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Annual Conference will take place September 13-16 in Boston, USA. Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES, will be delivering the first Keynote on How Big Data will Reshape Compliance & Regulation.

“IAGR is the world’s most prestigious association for driving innovation and fostering international cooperation among regulators,” stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES. “It is an honor for me to speak to such a reputable and distinguished audience of global influencers and policymakers. We are at a tipping point, information availability, reliability and accuracy will make the difference in our industry. I am humbled to share my vision and the path to embracing big data to create a more secure, transparent and integral industry."

IAGR’s annual conference brings senior international gambling regulators and industry stakeholders together to hear from leading speakers, discuss known and emerging issues and connect and share knowledge about regulatory policy and practice, the latest research and industry developments and trends. IAGR 2021 stands apart from the increasingly crowded annual calendar of gambling conferences because it’s the representative body for gambling regulators and provides a voice and mechanism to help inform and shape regulatory policy and practice. 

For more information about the IAGR conference, visit www.iagr2021.com.

Quick Custom Intelligence (“QCI”) and AXES jointly announced the release of Beat the Streak (BTS) Jackpot. BTS captures and analyzes game patterns and outcomes to deliver customizable winning and losing streak prizes per game, bank, location and/or wide area progressive to increase player loyalty and engagement while creating new and accretive revenue for the casino. BTS is built on the proven AXES IoT platform to deliver real time streak responses (Jackpots).

“Beat the Streak is the most exciting jackpot innovation I have seen in our Industry in many years,” stated Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES.  “Game volatility can cause a very negative player experience. Rewarding streaks removes this inherent gaming risk, because game volatility is offset and replaced by excitement and even a life-changing moment. BTS is an application built on the proven AXES IoT platform and delivers a real time experience by reinventing the gaming experience with this cutting-edge jackpot to our clients worldwide. 

“With over 30,000 games worldwide running in real time, AXES provides a truly unique innovative platform not seen before in the gaming industry,” said Mr. Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI.  Mr. Cardno went on to say, “Launching this unique guest jackpot experience with innovative partners like AXES, affords QCI the opportunity to develop industry-leading technology for our customers that is customizable and drives customer’s time on device and casino profits.”

Long-time IGT Executive Knudson honored for immense impact and contributions to tribal gaming growth

LONDON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Knute Knudson, Jr., Vice President of Global Business Development and Tribal Ambassador, will be inducted into the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Gaming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021. Knudson will be honored on October 5 at the AGA's Chairman's Reception during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nev.

IGT’s Knute Knudson, Jr. to be Inducted into American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame

Induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame is the highest honor accorded by the gaming industry. Each year, two or more individuals who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions receive this honor. Gaming Hall of Fame honorees are selected by an independent panel of gaming leaders.

"Knute's dedicated support and committed advocacy of tribal gaming expansion and sustained health and well-being of Indian country are unmatched in our industry," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, Global Gaming. "Knute is a true champion of tribal gaming—a constant source of knowledge, guidance, and support to hundreds of tribes throughout his lengthy career. IGT is incredibly proud that Knute's impact as a strategic partner and dedicated friend to Indian Country is being recognized with an induction into the AGA's Gaming Hall of Fame."

"I am distinctly honored and thrilled to be accepted into this esteemed group of AGA Gaming Hall of Fame honorees," said Knudson"The advancement of Indian gaming, tribal self-sufficiency, and, importantly, Tribal Sovereignty has been my life's work, and my success is intricately tied to Indian people who have trusted me to advance their causes and expand gaming opportunities on their behalf. I am grateful for their confidence, partnerships and friendships and thank IGT for its continued support."

For more information about IGT visit igt.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Knute Knudson, Jr.
Knudson has been an advocate and proponent of Indian gaming for three decades. As Deputy Chief of Staff at the Department of the Interior from 1989 to 1993, Knudson led efforts to implement the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, working on compacts, trust applications, and National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGA) appointments.

After joining Sodak Gaming, Knudson played an integral role in securing economic self-sufficiency for Indian Country throughout the 1990s, financing more than $1.5 billion in equipment and systems sales to tribes looking to start gaming businesses. Knudson authored "Getting Started in Indian Gaming" which became a blueprint for the first decade of tribal gaming startups.

Knudson testified in front of Congress, state legislatures, and regulators as an advocate of tribal gaming, constantly navigating the complexities of policy and practice to identify and address the needs of Indian people and culture. In the early 1990s, Knudson successfully presented the case to the Department of the Interior and NIGA that linked Wide Area Progressive games were permissible under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. This led to the launch of the Native American Progressive System (NAPS) in 1994.

Today, Knudson continues to advance the interests of tribal gaming growth, Sovereignty, and prosperity. His work for IGT brings the latest technology, branded content, and proven core games to tribes to grow casino revenues and strengthen tribal self-sufficiency and economic independence.

Knute has been honored by dozens of tribal governments and associations and, in 2018, he was honored with NIGA's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fantini Research is proud to announce Acres Manufacturing as the Global Presenting Sponsor of Fantini’s online and trade show content for the year, starting with Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021.

Acres Manufacturing is also the sponsor of Fantini Research’s highly anticipated At-Booth Product Demo Series that will return this year at G2E’s in-person event.

“We are excited to return to a live G2E this year and are especially excited to have legendary gaming innovator John Acres and Acres Manufacturing step up as presenting sponsor for all of our gaming show content throughout 2022,” CEO Frank Fantini said.

“We are proud to partner with Fantini Research as the 2022 Global Presenting Sponsor and sponsor of the Fantini At-Booth Product Demos at G2E 2021. Our history of innovation continues at Acres Manufacturing with Foundation – a game changing casino management system that provides real-time data, instant bonusing and a single wallet cashless solution compatible with any slot machine or table game. We look forward to G2E 2021,” Acres Manufacturing CEO John Acres said.

“We also are proud that International Game Technology and Ainsworth Game Technology are returning as major sponsors as well as all of our sponsors whose generosity allows us to present industry-leading content throughout the year,” Fantini said.

IGT is sponsor of the always popular G2E CEO One-on-One video interviews and, throughout the year, the CEO Insights series in which gaming’s top CEOs lend their understanding of trends shaping the future. Current interviews in that series can be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/ceo-insights.html.

Ainsworth is the sponsor of all news and exhibitor updates for both Fantini’s G2E 2021 coverage and all trade shows throughout 2022 as the Global Trade Show News sponsor.

Other sponsors:

GAN - Sponsor of Fantini's Gaming Show: A Virtual Trade Show where companies exhibit their newest products and news throughout the year: https://www.fantinisgamingshow.com/

Everi – Sponsoring Emerging Insights interviews in which CEOs discuss emerging companies and trends: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) - Public Policy Insights sponsor in which regulators and legislators discuss public policies affecting the industry: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/public-policy-insights.html.

Global Payments Gaming Solutions - Investor Insights in which the best investors in gaming share their best ideas: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/investor-insights.html.

Advantage Level Sponsors make possible much of the content presented at G2E:
Galaxy Gaming, Gaming Arts, Catena Media, and Axes Network.
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VGT Class II Innovations by Aristocrat has created the enchanting Choy’s Kingdom™, a new Class II game where a magical ancient kingdom combines modern gaming mechanics for a fun gaming experience like none other.
 
Choy’s Kingdom comes to the floor with two launch titles, Dancing Foo™ and Lunar Festival™, and each is a heavily themed journey to a world filled with lucky koi, ancient coins, beating drums, dancing dragons, and Choy’s rewarding money bags.
 
Inspired by the player-favorite Gold Stacks 88™, Choy’s Kingdom combines true Hold & Spin with innovative quadruple play potential.

 

 

In Choy’s Kingdom, players pursue red and gold money bags to trigger engaging features. Players will discover more Hold & Spin action with single, double, triple, and quadruple Hold & Spin potential. Player-selectable multi-denominations, two linked jackpots, and two linear bonus prizes add to the fun. A grand SSP jackpot starts at $10,000.

 
Features include Hold & Spin, triggered by six or more red money bags, and give players the potential to unlock four reel matrices. Six or more gold money bags trigger the Super Hold & Spin feature, where all four reel matrices unlocked.

 

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In the Choose Your Volatility feature, players can select fewer free games with more money bags, or more free games with fewer money bags. In the Free Games feature, more money bags are added to the reels for a chance to trigger the Hold & Spin and Super Hold & Spin features.
 
All games in the Choy’s Kingdom family appear on the award-winning MarsX™ cabinet. Choy’s Kingdom games are high volatility with frequent feature frequency. Denominations range from 1c-$1.
 
For more information on Choy’s Kingdom or any of Aristocrat’s Class II games, contact your Aristocrat representative today.

LAS VEGASSept. 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 it has partnered with BetMGM to launch the custom-themed game "Borgata 777 Respin."

Delivered via Everi's proprietary Spark Remote Game Server™, the Borgata 777 Respin game is the first title Everi has developed in coordination with BetMGM. It is currently available through BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino, and Party Casino in New Jersey, and on BetMGM Casino and Borgata Casino in Pennsylvania.

"This rewarding collaboration with BetMGM brings online gamers a thrilling new title that adds to and enhances our award-winning stepper, video slot, and progressive jackpots content offerings," said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Digital for Everi. "BetMGM is a trusted operator-partner and is committed to our collective goal of delivering memorable experiences to players."

Borgata 777 Respin offers a re-spin bonus that triggers randomly on any winning spin and each re-spin awards prizes equal to or more valuable than the previous re-spin. Through wild Borgata symbols, players also gain the opportunity for wins with 10x, 5x, and 3x multipliers.

"Everi has a reputation for developing engaging content and has delivered an incredible title in Borgata 777 Respin, a game sure to resonate with our players," said Oliver Bartlett, BetMGM's Director of Online Gaming. "BetMGM continues to leverage its strong themes and iconic brands to build the most robust online gaming portfolio and we're thrilled to provide players with another exciting gaming option."