LAS VEGAS, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acres Manufacturing Company today announced that Everi Holdings' CashClub Wallet^® has been integrated into its Foundation^™ casino management system. The combined technology allows casinos to enable cashless gaming at any slot machine or table game and is deployable at casinos worldwide.

Foundation^™, released by Acres Manufacturing Company earlier this year, gives casinos tremendous new capabilities to operate efficiently and market profitably to its players. The system reports every measure of data from any slot machine in real-time, giving casinos direct ownership and control of the entire data library. In addition, Foundation^™ can write commands to the credit meter on any slot machine, making it an optimal solution for cashless gaming.

The integration allows casino players to move money into Everi's CashClub Wallet^®, which can then command Acres Manufacturing Company's Foundation^™ to make appropriate changes to the credit meter on any slot machine.  Foundation^™ can operate with no disruption to the existing casino management system, making the combined solution quickly deployable at any casino operating Class II or Class III slot machines. 

"We are proud to partner with Everi to allow its CashClub Wallet^® direct access to any casino game connected to Foundation^™," said John Acres, CEO & Founder of Acres Manufacturing Company.  "Together with Everi, we are answering the industry's call to rapidly implement cashless gaming." 

Everi's CashClub Wallet^® is a mobile digital wallet that enables casino operators to offer a cashless and contactless funding option for the casino floor. Everi empowers casino operators with a single wallet solution to successfully deliver on all aspects of the emerging mobile casino ecosystem, including funding at the gaming device, payments at point of sale, or funding online sports betting, iGaming or social gaming — a true cashless experience all while providing customers with multiple options to access funds while on the casino floor or on the go.

"Leveraging a player's mobile device for cashless gameplay and real-time loyalty data presents a great opportunity to extend engagement between casino operators and their patrons across the gaming environment," said Darren Simmons, executive vice president and FinTech business leader for Everi. "The integration of our CashClub Wallet solution with the Acres Foundation technology will help deliver a seamless mobile experience for casino guests and an integrated cost-effective solution for operators."

LAS VEGAS, July 15, 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, today announced the successful closing of the previously announced offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% senior unsecured notes due 2029 issued at par (the "New Notes"). The New Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The Company intends to use a portion of the proceeds from the New Notes to (i) redeem in full its 7.50% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") and (ii) pay all related fees and expenses. Upon consummation of the closing of the Company's previously announced anticipated new credit facilities in August 2021, the Company intends to use the remaining proceeds from the New Notes, together with proceeds of such anticipated new credit facilities and cash on hand, to (i) repay all borrowings outstanding under, and terminate all commitments under, its currently existing credit facilities; and (ii) pay all related fees and expenses.

The New Notes were offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.  The New Notes and the guarantees thereof have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offers of the New Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the 2025  Notes or an offer to tender for or purchase any 2025 Notes or any other security.

LAS VEGAS – July 15, 2021 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or “the Company”) today announced that Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (“AGLC”) is implementing the Company’s award-winning new Starwall x Orion slot merchandising attraction and its new Orion Curve slot cabinet, making Alberta the first province in Canada to launch these products across multiple casinos.

AGS Senior Vice President of Sales Adam Whitehurst said, “We are thrilled and honored that Alberta is the first customer in Canada to take our Starwall x Orion and our Orion Curve cabinet, two of our newest and most promising slot offerings. We are confident that these exciting new products will delight players and drive attraction across the gaming floor.”

The Starwall video display, an award-winning and eye-catching merchandising package for AGS’ premium Orion Portrait™ games, launched with Jade Wins Deluxe® and Golden Wins Deluxe®, the first games in AGS’ new 88 Tian Lun™ family. These games are upgraded versions of AGS classic player-favorites, featuring a thrilling bonus wheel, multi-level progressives, multipliers, respins, and an exciting coin-grab bonus feature.

The Starwall x Orion is currently live in seven Alberta casinos, including Cash Casino Calgary, Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Pure Casino Calgary, Pure Casino Edmonton, and River Cree Resort & Casino.

The Orion Curve slot platform features a 4K LCD Ultra HD 49-inch curved portrait monitor with a premium sound system and features games such as Sacred Dragon® and Royal Phoenix®.  Its Alberta debut includes six casinos: Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Cowboys Casino, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Pure Casino Calgary, Pure Casino Yellowhead, and River Cree Resort & Casino.

LAS VEGAS (July 15, 2021) – “I’m talking to you from my lab, so in the middle of this, I’m going to be inventing something.”   A completely credible statement from inventor and entrepreneur Nolan Bushnell opens his chat with GLI CEO James Maida in the latest episode of Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) web series, Illuminating Conversations.   The episode premiered today and is available for streaming now exclusively at https://gaminglabs.com/illuminatingconversations.

Bushnell's inventions read like a technology and pop culture encyclopedia: Atari, Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater, in-car navigation systems, and dozens more. He has started more than 20 companies and been named one of "50 People Who Changed America" by Newsweek. In this conversation, he talks about three happy accidents that shaped his career, how he stumbled into the world of video games, the importance of execution, and he gives a preview of what he is working on now.   Specific to the gaming industry, Bushnell offers his insights and opinions about skill-based gaming, where esports are going, and provides guidance to CEOs on how to motivate their teams to innovate.   Binge-watch Season One of Illuminating Conversations today. Gain valuable insights from Eilers & Krejcik’s Gaming Principal Todd Eilers; Jamaica Betting, Gaming Lottery Commission Executive Director Vitus Evans; Managing Director of Gaming Consultants International Neil Spencer; NIGA Chairman Ernest Stevens, Jr.; and Ellen Whittemore, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Wynn Resorts.   Follow GLI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagramand be the first to know when new Illuminating Conversations episodes are available.

PRESS RELEASE - July 13, 2021

Fantini’s CEO Insights
One-On-One Interviews with the Gaming Industry’s Leaders

HIGH 5 GAMES CEO TALKS CONTENT AND GROWTH

High 5 Games founder and CEO Tony Singer discusses the growth of digital gaming, his strategy of building content for omnichannel, and the possibility of going public to fuel growth.

Singer’s interview at: https://youtu.be/wMiaFAcAvu8.


Fantini’s CEO Insights are sponsored by IGT.






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

The new Class III stepper game from Aristocrat Gaming™ In the all-new RELM™ 5-Reel Cabinet   The classic stepper fun of 7s and fruit meet a wealth of Pick'em Free Games in the all-new Grand Bars™, a Class III stepper from Aristocrat Gaming™. Created especially for the new RELM™ 5-Reel cabinet, Grand Bars offers stepper players multi-level jackpot action with the chance to start the bonus with extra Jackpot Hit symbols.

Players are aiming for Jackpot Hits scatter symbols. When playing max bet, a player who collects seven or more Jackpot Hit symbols wins a corresponding progressive, ranging from seven collected symbols and growing all the way up to 15 collected symbols for big progressive jackpot wins. The top value jackpot is an SSP/SAP that resets at $5,500.   Features include Jackpot Hits Scatters, which awards credits or progressive wins; Multiplier, where wins may be multiplied by a multiplier; and Free Games, where a Pick’em Free Games bonus awards extra free games, extra Jackpot Hits symbols, and unlimited retriggers.   Player selectable denominations range from 1, 2, and 5 cents. There is a 50-credit entry bet and a 250-credit max bet.

Visit the Grand Bars webpage

Grand Bars is available exclusively on the new RELM 5-Reel cabinet, a perfect blend of nostalgic flare and next generation game play. RELM 5-Reel’s features are fun for players and include a mechanical bell, high-def top glass and meter display, feature-driven edge lighting, protruding reel glass, retro chrome handle, denomination touch capability, and a mechanical button deck.   Grand excitement awaits in Grand Bars on the RELM 5-Reel stepper. Contact your Aristocrat Gaming representative today.

LONDON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company is expanding its U.S. sports betting footprint to Washington to power sports betting at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie. As part of this agreement, IGT will deliver its proven PlaySports turnkey solution, including its trading advisory services, for retail and on-premise mobile sports betting.

"As Seattle's closest casino, Snoqualmie Casino is thrilled to offer our patrons new types of gaming experiences backed by IGT's proven PlaySports solution," said Stanford Le, Snoqualmie Casino Chief Executive Officer. "IGT's leading sports betting platform, products, trading advisory services and on-premise mobile solution will allow us to quickly and easily deploy an exceptional localized sports betting program. As the closest sportsbook to the Seahawks' and Mariners' stadiums, expanding our offering to include sports betting will enable us to further engage sports fans at our casino and complement the popular Seahawks Pit, our immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience."

"Extending our sports betting momentum to Washington state with Snoqualmie Casino is another significant milestone for the IGT PlaySports team," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "IGT looks forward to helping the casino establish a best-in-class sports betting program and expand gaming experiences for its patrons and sports fans through our proven PlaySports technology and services."

For more information about IGT PlaySports, visit igt.com/playsports and follow us on LinkedIn.

LAS VEGAS (July 12, 2021) – Aristocrat Gaming™ is hiring for a wide range of positions in its Las Vegas, Nev. and Austin, Texas locations, and the company has now added a $15 per hour minimum wage in the United States to its long list of benefits.   “At Aristocrat, we have the top talent making the best products, and now we can also say we pay a great wage coupled with phenomenal benefits,” said Aristocrat Americas and EMEA President Hector Fernandez. “Our employees are the beating heart of our business, and we are committed to being a people-first organization. We are proud to lead the manufacturing sector with a competitive benefits package for our employees.”

Aristocrat Americas and EMEA President Hector Fernandez Aristocrat offers an unparalleled benefits package, among which is a no-cost medical, dental and vision plan option starting on the first day of hire; a 100 percent 401K match up to 4 percent; 12 weeks of 100 percent paid maternity leave; adoption/surrogacy reimbursement program; and gender reassignment benefits.   Aristocrat’s increase of its minimum wage to $15 per hour is yet another a move which further solidifies the company’s commitment to its employees and emphasizes its leadership position in the gaming industry manufacturing sector.   Types of jobs in Aristocrat’s hourly category include manufacturing, logistics, technical services, general administrative support, and more. Click here to view current openings.

LONDON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced today that it will exhibit engaging new games and innovative solutions from its diverse product portfolio at the 2021 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention ("NIGA") July 21-22 in Las Vegas, Nev.

"NIGA presents an incredible opportunity for IGT to demonstrate our commitment to tribal gaming, and we're excited to reconnect face-to-face with so many of our long-time tribal partners," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "Our NIGA portfolio is comprised of proven solutions such as new Class II games and for-sale core content for the PeakSlant49 cabinet that can help tribal operators maximize player engagement. Additionally, we'll highlight how IGT PlaySports and Resort Wallet with IGTPay can help operators offer more convenience and excitement through future-forward technologies that are proven in Indian country."

Under the theme, "A New Journey, Together," IGT's booth 1341 will demonstrate the following product highlights:

Proven hardware and performance-tested content: IGT's PeakSlant49™ cabinet is now available for purchase throughout the U.S. and offers some of IGT's Proven Performer core games on its 49-inch curved ultra-HD screen. At NIGA, top-performing games on this cabinet will be Regal Riches™ and Scarab Link™, along with the all-new Stinkin' Rich Skunks Gone Wild!™. Other proven core titles in IGT's booth will include Lucky Ox™, Wolf Peak™ and Wu Dragon™.

Expanded Class II content: IGT will also showcase an expanded portfolio of Class II content that comprises a mix of Proven Performers and games never seen before in Class III. The new games include Rosa's Fiesta on the CrystalDual^® 27 cabinet, and Dangerous Beauty Revealed on the CrystalCurve™ cabinet. These themes will be featured at NIGA alongside Proven Performers such as Lucky Buddha^®, Dragons vs Pandas™, Fortune Coin Boost!™ and Scarab Grand™. The stepper content will include Sizzling 7s™, a game highly requested by customers, on the S3000™ cabinet, along with the fan-favorite Gong Xi Fa Cai^® on the CrystalCurve™ ULTRA cabinet.

Celebration of IGT's Wheel of Fortune_® Slots: NIGA will mark the trade show debut celebration of the 25^th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots. An institution on casino gaming floors across the U.S., IGT's Wheel of Fortune Slots is the most successful slot theme of all time. The "millionaire making machine" has minted more than 1,100 millionaires over the last quarter century. Featured Wheel of Fortune games at NIGA will include Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe™ Double Gold™ and Wheel of Fortune_® Double Diamond^®.

Advanced cashless technologies: IGT will demonstrate its leadership in cashless gaming technologies through its Resort Wallet™ with IGTPay™ modules for the IGT ADVANTAGE^® casino management system. IGT's Resort Wallet with IGTPay is the industry's only fully integrated, turnkey cashless solution for land-based gaming. Resort Wallet with IGTPay provides a range of player and operator benefits such as enhanced player convenience and increased casino liquidity.

Proven IGT PlaySports solution: Also, on display at NIGA will be IGT's PlaySports technology and hardware, including its self-service kiosks. The proven PlaySports solution caters to operators of all sizes, including tribal casinos. IGT's flexible technology, along with its in-house trading advisory services team, can help tribal casino operators capture opportunities within the rapidly evolving U.S. sports betting market.

Additional product highlights within IGT's NIGA booth will include:

• Compelling premium titles such as multi-level progressive games Ying Cai Shen™, Bubble Blast Link Trials of Atlantis™ and Bubble Blast Link Spells 'n Whistles™ on the PeakSlant49 cabinet. Additionally, Money Mania Cleopatra and Money Mania Pharaoh's Fortune will be featured on the PeakSlant32™ cabinet.
• New central determination system (CDS) games showcasing IGT's commitment to the Washington State market. These games include Solar Disc Grand™ and Samurai 888 Takeo and Katsumi™ on IGT's CrystalCurve cabinet and King and Queen of Olympus™, Texas Tea Strike It Rich™ and Secrets of the Forest^® on the PeakSlant32 cabinet.
• IGT's PeakBarTop™ cabinet with Game King^® X and Super Star Poker^® II. This high-performing cabinet elevates the player experience with its 23-inch curved display, USB charging ports, enhanced audio and more.
• The latest Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) with the brand new concurrent RNG offering, allowing players to place bets on multiple tables simultaneously from the same terminal. The lineup includes triple zero roulette with an automatic wheel, baccarat, and single hand and triple hand blackjack.

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

LONDON – July 7, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a two-year instant ticket services contract extension with the Ohio Lottery Commission (“Ohio Lottery”).

IGT has been a print vendor for the Ohio Lottery since 2015. During this time, IGT has worked with the Lottery to launch highly successful tickets such as $5 Wheel of Fortune®, $5 Double Your Money, $2 Triple 777 Red Hot™ Slots, $2 Winter Doubler, and $2 Three Stooges®.

“As a dedicated partner of the Ohio Lottery, IGT delivers high-quality, innovative instant tickets for players,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “Our top-tier instant ticket games are based on extensive research, game planning, and strategic marketing, and we look forward to delivering fresh game concepts and content over the next two years."

Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will continue providing a range of instant ticket services for the Ohio Lottery such as game planning and marketing, research and analytics, graphics support, and production and printing through June 30, 2023. Ohio Lottery profits support primary, secondary, vocational and special education in Ohio.

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

LAS VEGAS, JULY 9, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC: GLXZ), the world’s largest independent developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, announced that they have installed the first Perfect Pairs live gaming dual progressive jackpots across 11 tables with Aspers Westfield, Stratford. Galaxy Gaming delivered this new progressive as part of their partnership agreement with John Wicks, creator of Perfect Pairs, to exclusively provide a Perfect Pairs live gaming progressive jackpot on land-based table games in the United Kingdom.

When asked about the project, Gavin Wright, Galaxy Gaming’s Europe Sales Consultant commented, “Aspers have seen the value that a Perfect Pairs Progressive can bring to their casino floor, together with the initiative to go all-in with a dual jackpot offering.  This new and exciting product adds to the player experience and builds on the value of the Perfect Pairs brand that Galaxy has first-hand knowledge and understanding of through its partnership with John Wicks in the iGaming space.” Gavin added “As a result of Galaxy’s omnichannel expertise, we hold a wealth of experience when it comes to game and paytable design.  Galaxy Gaming delivers solutions that work for both the casino and player.”

Steve Bailey, General Manager at Aspers Casino, Westfield Stratford City, London shared “We are excited to work together with both Galaxy Gaming and their new partnership with John Wicks to introduce the first Perfect Pairs progressive in a land-based UK casino. Having always offered the Perfect Pairs side bet since the opening of our Stratford casino in December 2011 and working with Galaxy Gaming over the years with various other games and side bets,  I feel this is a really exciting time to bring together such a popular side bet in a progressive format and look forward to adding this unique offering for our guests.”

 

About Galaxy Gaming

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Galaxy Gaming (galaxygaming.com) develops and distributes innovative games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions to physical and online casinos worldwide. Galaxy Gaming offers games that are proven to perform developed by gaming experts and backed by the highest level of customer support. Through its subsidiary, Progressive Games Partners, Galaxy Gaming is the world’s leading licensor of proprietary table games to the online gaming industry. Connect with Galaxy Gaming on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.

Contact:

Media:

Phylicia Middleton (702) 936-5216

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Harry Hagerty (702) 938-1753

TULSA, Okla. (July 8, 2021) – Further illustrating its long-term commitment to the Tulsa, Okla. community and the Oklahoma gaming industry, Aristocrat Gaming™ has broken ground on a new 137,500 sq ft facility. The company’s new Tulsa Operations Center will offer a consolidated campus for the 300 employees of VGT Class II Innovations by Aristocrat Gaming and will house light manufacturing, a warehouse, and office space.

Pictured left to right: Deanne McKissick, Aristocrat SVP Customer Order Execution; Tulsa Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mike Neal; Hector Fernandez, Aristocrat President of Americas & EMEA; James Starr, VGT President; Matthew Morgan, Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman; Jerry Hale, VP of Midwest Operations, VGT

“This is more than a groundbreaking – it’s a celebration of our employees, our community, and our industry,” VGT President James Starr said. “As employees, we live here, we work here, and we want to see Tulsa succeed, not just for today; we want to be generational partners, and this new facility will  allow us to continue to serve our customers even better.”

VGT President James Starr

Aristocrat President of Americas & EMEA Hector Fernandez said, “We are doubling down on our commitment to Tulsa as our host community, to Oklahoma, and the community of customers we serve across the state. That is why we are making this 10-year commitment that will lead the community into the future. Oklahoma is important to us as a company, and we are committed to helping our customers and our employees succeed.”

Click to watch groundbreaking video.

“We’re thrilled Aristocrat, a global leader in gaming technology, innovation, manufacturing and distribution, is expanding its presence in Tulsa,” said Mike Neal, president and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. “We’re proud to partner with them as they make significant investments in their company and northeast Oklahoma.”

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman Matthew Morgan

Also appearing at the event were Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Chairman Matthew Morgan and Aristocrat Gaming SVP Customer Order Execution Deanne McKissick.   The new campus will be located at 15336 E Admiral Place South in Tulsa and will be comprised of a warehouse/production space of 112,500 square feet and office space of 25,000 square feet. The project is underway, and the warehouse is expected to be completed this winter. The office space is expected to open Spring 2022.   Metro Construction Services is the general contractor and JSA Architects is serving as architects.

Crowd awaits VIPs at groundbreaking of Aristocrat Gaming's new Tulsa Operations Center.

ABOUT ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES INC. Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,000 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.

July 7, 2021

Second quarter revenue expected to be between $34 million and $35 million, increases full year guidance to range of $125 to $135 million

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading full-service internet gaming software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) provider to the real money internet gaming, online sports betting, and simulated gaming industries, today announced strong preliminary results for the second quarter of 2021 driven by its new Business-to-Consumer (“B2C”) segment, which comprises Coolbet. Based on preliminary financial results, the Company currently expects to report second quarter revenue of $34.0 million to $35.0 million and positive Adjusted EBITDA ranging from $3.0 million to $7.0 million, as higher than expected revenue more than offset strategic investments in talent and technology. The Company is also increasing full year revenue guidance to a range of $125 million to $135 million.

The Company’s results were primarily driven by stronger than expected performance from the Company’s B2C offering in Latin America and Northern Europe, with sports results benefitting from higher-than-expected sports betting margin (calculated by dividing Gross Gaming Revenue by Amount Wagered) of 9.7% for the quarter as compared to 6.8% in the first quarter, while also maintaining marketing spend efficiency. The Company noted that its revenue growth accelerated during the second half of the quarter driven by two major international sporting events.

This updated financial outlook is based on information available to the Company as of the date of this release and is subject to the completion of quarterly closing procedures. The Company will provide a more detailed update on the second quarter’s performance, as well as its 2021 fiscal year guidance, during its second quarter earnings call planned for August 16, 2021.

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN, commented:

“Momentum has carried through the second quarter and driven continued sequential top-line growth for the business. The B2B business is performing in-line with our expectations and continuing to win new clients here in the U.S. while the B2C business is capitalizing on the Latin American market opportunity, equipped with a highly social sports offering delivering viral customer acquisition. Looking back, we identified and acquired a business at the outset of this year that is now performing significantly ahead of plan. We are very pleased with where we stand halfway through the year on both our segments and look forward to providing more detail next month.”

NEWS RELEASE - July 7, 2021

Fantini's Cavalcade of Innovation Features New Product Demo From Zitro

88 Link Lucky Charms

The multigame progressive links four new games that combine its mechanics with Zitro’s most popular link bonus feature. Presented on the Allure cabinet, featuring three 27-inch LCD’s and the Synchro Screen system, which combines the upper screens on a bank configuration creating a visual spectacle that Zitro calls a sure eye-catcher on any casino floor.

View the video at:
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/zitro-cavalcade-of-innovation.html


The Cavalcade of Innovation is sponsored by Ainsworth.

Companies also showcasing products on the Cavalcade include Aristocrat, Aruze, Eclipse Gaming, GAN, GameCo, Konami and others.

The Cavalcade of Innovation is a year-round series that features select innovative new products with quick video demos, all in one spot. All videos can be found at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/cavalcade-of-innovation.html.

Companies interested in displaying new products in the Cavalcade of Innovation
should contact VP of Fantini’s Gaming Show Dee Wild-Shyver at DWild@FantiniResearch.com or at +1 302 730 3793.

In addition to the Cavalcade of Innovation, Fantini’s Gaming Show site exhibits companies and products along with announcements of other corporate developments and news with 24/7/365 availability, at https://www.FantinisGamingShow.com. To become an exhibitor contact Dee Wild-Shyver using the above contact information.

Agreement to supply 700 new VLTs is IGT's third contract with WCLC in five years, follows competitive procurement

Digital gaming wallets are finally making their first inroads in Australia after years of stakeholder debate, with Australia’s first digital gaming wallet trial set to take place in an NSW club in the final quarter of 2021.

On the surface, it’s a technology that could bring Australia’s gaming sector in line with virtually all other sectors, allowing customers to use their digital wallets to supplement cash and cashless technologies. Until now, players have been required to bring physical cash into gaming venues, or onto player cards or tickets which are then loaded onto the machine.

On a deeper level, this cashless technology is set to bring responsible gaming and anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities out of the dark ages.

Nevada, which rivals NSW as the world’s biggest state-wide EGM market, finally made this step last year during the pandemic by approving the use of cashless wagering technology in casinos. The Covid-19 pandemic generated real concerns about physical bills being a vector for the virus.

On the other hand, Australia’s gaming industry push for cashless appears to come from a responsible gaming and AML front, issues that have become the centerpiece of discussion amid ongoing inquiries into Crown Resorts’ practices across the country.

Craig Butler, director of commercial strategy at Aristocrat Australia has been chosen to lead the digital wallet trial, which will take place at Wests Group New Lambton venue, in Newcastle NSW. Trial preparations will commence in August and the trial itself will occur in the final quarter of 2021.

“This is an exciting development for the industry. As you know, consumers are rapidly moving toward cashless and mobile payments. This is a global frictionless trend that has only been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic with patrons seeking cleaner, contactless payment solutions,” according to Butler in an interview with Asia Gaming Brief.

“We know that governments and regulators are increasingly expecting cashless gaming to support industry integrity and stamp out any illegal activity, as well as offer new responsible gameplay functionality to patrons. Aristocrat believes that facilitating cashless payments is a key pillar that will underpin the ongoing sustainability of our industry.”

One of the key questions that will be answered by the trial is around digital wallets’ impact on a patron’s gambling behavior. Specifically, whether there is any exacerbation of gambling harm among other considerations.

“While a trial research scope is yet to be determined, we believe this will be a factor considered by the regulator in making its decision on whether the digital payment solution is suitable for approval in NSW,” Butler explains.

The cornerstone of the digital wallet technology used in the trial is Aristocrat’s PRIME Mobile system, which allows players to set up gaming limits and determine the venue response for when limits are reached.

Thresholds can also be established for session length, frequency of play, the amount spent or won, total bets, bet size, and staff intervention can be enabled.

Messages and push notifications are sent to the patron via the venue’s gaming management system. Credit cannot be used, there are limits on funds transfers to the player’s digital wallet, and topping-up on the gaming floor is not permitted. Players can also self-exclude using the app. Additionally, PRIME Mobile structure provides a quarantine wallet to allow players to prevent funds from being used for EGM play for a period of 24 hours.

It is a technology that gaming futurist Earle Hall, CEO of AxesNetwork says is imperative for responsible gaming.

“Responsible gaming is a fallacy without Know Your Client (KYC) empowerment. Anonymous responsible gaming policies only lock the barn door once the horse has been stolen,” said Hall in an interview with AGB last month.

“With KYC, responsible gaming is real, quantifiable, and traceable. Think cashless smart cards. There are a number of modern jurisdictions that already require players to be verified against some form of national identification. Once the player or patron has been identified, they are issued a player’s card and then can play. Then the fun starts.”

Thus a clear question remains. Why has it taken so long for Australia and other jurisdictions like it to take on digital wallets in gaming venues?

Paul Newson, principal at Senet Advisory and a former deputy secretary of the Department of Liquor and Gaming noted that Australia saw an active push for cashless between 2018 and 2019 – leading to the Liquor and Gaming NSW establishing a joint Technology Working Group to properly examine and inform advice around merits and options.

Though, he says that some regulators have been either resistant or uninterested in the technology.

“Perhaps concerns around the risk of aggravating gambling harm by removing existing friction and controls involved with accessing cash in venues has made regulators hesitant,” said Newson.

“Ideally it would provide the majority of players increased convenience and the discretion in their betting decisions, however, would also provide means to set voluntary controls or limits as well as mandatory threshold and flags for anomalous profile or betting behavior etc,” said Newson. “To my mind, it wouldn’t displace the responsible gambling role of attendants at venues, but would enhance monitoring and be alert to much richer data and flags than simple observation by an RCG training attendant.”

Newson has been a strong advocate for greater funding and more innovative technology to be at the disposal of gaming regulators in Australia.

Butler believes that governments and regulators are increasingly encouraging cashless gaming to address responsible gameplay, money laundering, and compliance concerns.

“Bringing forward options to support cashless gaming which address these regulatory considerations is therefore important to ensuring the long sustainability of the industry in Australian markets,” he said.

Looking ahead, Butler believes that the adoption of digital payments for gaming will increase in line with payment trends in Australian society.

“Australians are fast adopters of digital technology including payment and the use of digital wallets is commonplace… Whilst we believe cashless and existing card-based cashless technologies will continue to be utilized by players, we do see some real potential benefits for players adopting mobile technology.”

Company expands U.S. sports betting technology and services market leadership with Coushatta Casino Resort agreement

JOHANNESBURG. South Africa (1 July 2021) -- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been appointed by the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda to support them in developing new technical standards for the gaming industry in the country.   GLI will advise the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board on the review of existing gaming technical standards and draft new technical standards where required. GLI will also provide training to the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board staff and gaming inspectors to introduce the new technical standards and ensure the successful adoption and ongoing compliance with the standards.

GLI Africa General Manager Devon Dalbock Click to download high-res image   Acting CEO of the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda Juliet Namuli said, “The development and adoption of a robust set of technical standards to govern the integrity of gaming software and equipment and ensure the protection of players is our number one priority. The Board has a good relationship with GLI, and we look forward to working with them in an advisory capacity on further developing the technical standards of gaming in Uganda.”   The announcement comes after an incredibly challenging period for the gaming industry across the globe and signals a positive reemergence of the industry as gaming jurisdictions take the first tentative steps to rebuild.   According to General Manager for GLI Africa, Devon Dalbock, GLI was selected as the service provider after a rigorous RFP and selection process, which saw several bidders submit offers. “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to partner with the Lotteries and Gaming Board of Uganda and are well-positioned to deliver the services required. We have significant expertise in delivering similar projects for a number of global jurisdictions, including several in Africa, such as Seychelles and Nigeria.   “Our team in Africa is expanding as demand for GLI services and advisory continues to grow across the continent. We know that we still have a long way to go before things start returning to normal in Africa, but we want the gaming industry to know that we are here and ready to support them when they are ready for us to do so,” he added.   Click here for more information about GLI Standards.

Company exhibits unrivaled gaming industry leadership in latest report

LAS VEGAS, June 30, 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, today announced it has successfully priced its previously announced offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "New Notes") at a rate of 5.000% and an issue price of par.

The New Notes will be guaranteed by certain of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The Company intends to use a portion of the proceeds from the New Notes to (i) redeem in full its 7.50% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 and (ii) pay all related fees and expenses.  Upon consummation of the closing of the Company's previously announced expected new credit facilities in August 2021, the Company intends to use the remaining proceeds from the New Notes, together with proceeds of such expected new credit facilities and cash on hand, to (i) repay all borrowings outstanding under, and terminate all commitments under, its existing credit facilities; and (ii) pay all related fees and expenses.

The offering is currently expected to close on July 15, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The New Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The New Notes are offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offers of the New Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act. This press release contains information about pending transactions, and there can be no assurance that these transactions will be completed.

Company earns top honor for gaming suppliers in highly lauded global awards program

LAS VEGAS (June 29, 2021) – Through extensive collaboration involving multiple suppliers, Resorts World Las Vegas successfully opened, offering seamless interaction and personalized engagement that sets new global standards with its best-in-class gaming technology. For regulatory certification and interoperability testing, multiple gaming suppliers turned to Gaming Laboratories International (GLI^®).
 
GLI has been working on a myriad of technologies directly with Resorts World Las Vegas as well as with multiple suppliers. For example, GLI worked with Konami Gaming to test and certify its SYNKROS^® system to ensure integration with a multitude of platforms and applications. Integration testing was completed for numerous systems to provide a connected and seamless guest experience, including NRT Technology’s Quick Touch 3 kiosk, Joingo’s mobile platform, and Genesis Gaming live table solutions.
 
Additionally, GLI worked closely with the Nevada Gaming Control Board to provide certification of gaming equipment and systems, working against Nevada’s regulatory requirements within a strict timeframe and using a mix of new technologies and applications.
 
“Working with GLI and Nevada Gaming Control Board to acquire approval of SYNKROS for the biggest opening Las Vegas has seen in a decade proved to be one of the smoothest and most professional projects I have worked on,” said Spencer Peterson, Vice President of Technical Compliance at Konami Gaming, Inc. “The cooperation among all involved provided great visibility throughout the entire test and approval process of these new and cutting-edge technologies.”
 
“This was an exciting and important project for all involved because of the rollout of the new technology, as well as the high level of collaboration between all stakeholders throughout the process,” said GLI Chief Commercial Officer, Ian Hughes. We are honored that Resorts World Las Vegas and Konami Gaming put their trust in GLI as a certification and evaluation partner.”
 
To complete the multiple layers of compliance, GLI used both automation and manual methods to evaluate systems and applications. The automations allowed GLI to turn testing cycles in a matter of days, along with testing whole accounting cycles. As a result of our investment in automation, GLI turned submissions around in a short period of time.
 
“I would also like to recognize the outstanding work of the team who worked so diligently on the integration process including, Dan Lewis, Sr. Engineering Manager; Mimi Tong, Engineering Manager; Sangeeta Reddy, Vice President of Engineering; Joseph Marchetti, Director of Systems and Audit, and their teams,” Hughes added.

PRESS RELEASE JUNE 29, 2021

Shark Trap Gaming & Security Systems is proud to announce that it will be in Booth 534 at NIGA Tradeshow from July 19-23.

We will showcase the shuffler which is a combination of 3 shufflers in one novelty game/single and double deck all in one unit. The units are tabletop and ergonomically suited for dealers.

We will be in the Aces Up Gaming booth who is our distributor in North America.

LAS VEGAS (June 28, 2021) – Casino players across the U.S. are stampeding for Aristocrat Gaming’s™ new Buffalo Link™ slot game. Now Atlantic City players can enjoy the city’s largest collection of Buffalo Link games at Ocean Casino Resort.   "We are thrilled to offer our customers the largest collection of Aristocrat Gaming's newest and most exciting title -- Buffalo Link -- in Atlantic City," said Steven Pfann, Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations for Ocean Casino Resort. "As we advance towards what is expected to be a very busy and successful summer here at Ocean, the addition of this highly anticipated slot product will only serve to bolster our casino floor."

Click to download high res game image “Player response to Buffalo Link has been absolutely incredible, and they love how the traditional fun of Buffalo meets the thrill of Lightning Link and Dragon Link,” Aristocrat Gaming’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Business Analytics Jon Hanlin said. “Now to bring Atlantic City’s largest collection of Buffalo Link games to Ocean Casino Resort is exciting for us as we play a role in the city’s full reopening.”   Buffalo™ is the gaming industry’s most popular theme, and Buffalo Link combines the theme and features of Buffalo with the thrill and functionality of Aristocrat’s legendary Lighting Link™ and Dragon Link™. Buffalo Link brings the popular Hold & Spin functionality and five denominations to the Buffalo brand, and staying true to the legacy of Buffalo, Buffalo Link retains its classic Free Games feature along with exciting, new enhancements.

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LAS VEGAS, June 28, 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, announced today it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "Notes") in a private offering. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of the Company's direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Notes to redeem in full its 7.50% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2025 and to pay related fees and expenses and, upon consummation of the credit facility refinancing described below, to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its existing credit facilities.

Following the closing of the offering, the Company intends to enter into certain new credit facilities, the proceeds of which, together with cash on hand, are intended to be used to repay in full the remaining outstanding borrowings under its existing credit facilities (the "Credit Facility Refinancing"). The consummation of the offering of Notes is not conditioned upon the consummation of the Credit Facility Refinancing.

The Notes will be offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the guarantees thereof will not be registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation; or sale in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. Any offers of the Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act. This press release contains information about pending transactions, and there can be no assurance that these transactions will be completed.

The spirt of Aristocrat Gaming’s™ player-favorite Timber Wolf™ brings a new reason to howl to the casino floor in the all-new Howling 7s™, a Class III stepper game in the new RELM™ 5-Reel cabinet.   Howling 7s is loaded with progressives and wild free games and brings the fun and thrill of true Hold & Spin action to a 5-reel stepper experience.

Click to download high res game image Howling 7s has two exciting features. In the Make That Cash feature, true Hold & Spin play awards credits and/or progressive prizes. The Free Games feature awards free spins with retriggers as well as the chance to win Hold & Spin play.   An SSP or SAP Grand Jackpot resets at $10,000 and rewards players when all 15 Make That Cash bonus reels have locked. Howling 7s also has a $500 SAP jackpot, and $50 and $10 linear jackpots.   Player-selectable denominations range from 1, 2, 5, and 10 cents. Play is easy with a 25-credit entry bet and a 500-credit max bet. Howling 7s is on the RELM 5-Reel cabinet, which builds on the success of the original RELM. A perfect blend of nostalgic flare and next generation game play, RELM’s 5-Reel features  both attract and entertain, including a mechanical bell, high-def top glass and meter display, feature-driven edge lighting, protruding reel glass, retro chrome handle, denomination touch capability, and a mechanical button deck.   Have your players howling with delight with the new Howling 7s stepper game. Contact your Aristocrat Gaming representative today.

LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2021 – AGS (or the “Company”) (NYSE: AGS) and NexGen Technology today announced that Morongo Casino Resort & Spa (“Morongo Casino”) near Palm Springs, Calif. is implementing 40 NexGen Fast Cash mobile chip devices, a quick and easy way for players to buy chips at table games without having to touch cash or visit an ATM.

AGS has partnered with NexGen to distribute the Fast Cash solution to its customers as part of the AGS suite of table games and table products. The convenient solution is fully wireless, enabling players to stay comfortably seated at their favorite table game, where they can securely use their debit card to purchase chips through the Fast Cash wireless mobile device.

NexGen Technology President and Chief Operating Officer David Balmer said, “We are thrilled to be in partnership with AGS on placing Fast Cash, the right solution for the right time. It’s convenient for players, allowing uninterrupted gameplay while reducing the risk of contact with bacteria and viruses. And it’s easy for casino operators to implement, with no connectivity to a gaming system required.”

AGS Senior Vice President of Table Products John Hemberger added, “It’s been exciting to work with NexGen on placing Fast Cash at Morongo Casino. By providing convenience for the player and ease of installation, we are confident that demand for Fast Cash will increase as casinos seek to add more cashless, contactless solutions."

With the Fast Cash solution, players do not need to register or enroll. They simply insert their debit card into the Fast Cash unit to purchase chips quickly and easily. An integrated printer provides player and dealer receipts.

Morongo Casino Chief Operating Officer Richard St. Jean said, “Fast Cash offers our players the convenience of being able to quickly buy chips without having to leave a table game to walk to the cage, an ATM, or one of our kiosks. During the Fast Cash trials, our players clearly appreciated the simplicity and speed of the system, which aligns with Morongo’s history of employing state-of-the-art technology to enhance our gaming experience.”

IGT ADVANTAGE® footprint expands to Greece; positions high-profile casino to drive operational efficiencies and increase player loyalty and engagement

Expects Quarterly Records for: Revenue of $167 Million to $172 Million, Net Income of $31 Million to $34 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $87 Million to $91 Million, and Free Cash Flow of $32 Million to $36 Million
Announces Refinancing of its Outstanding Total Debt with Anticipated Prepayment of $144.9 Million

LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2021 – AGS (or the “Company”) (NYSE: AGS) today announced its first launch into the Canadian real money online gaming market with Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (“OLG”).

The Company’s fan-favorite Golden Wins® game is now live and available to play through OLG’s internet gaming site , OLG.ca. Additional games will launch over the next few months, with Bonanza Blast®, Capital Gains®, Fu Nan Fu Nu®, Rakin Bacon!®, and Vegas Stacks® promising to entertain and delight OLG’s online fans much as these games engage players in land-based casinos across North America.

“We strive to give our OLG.ca customers enhanced choice and access to new, fresh, cutting-edge games in a safe and secure online environment, and we are confident that AGS will help deliver that for our players,” said Dave Pridmore, OLG Chief Digital and Strategy Officer. “Introducing new digital suppliers like AGS to Ontario enables us to deliver the experiences our players want while keeping those dollars in our province for the benefit of Ontarians. That’s what sets us apart from competitors.”

AGS Executive Vice President – Operations Matt Reback said, “We are excited about our first online launch in Canada and look forward to continuing to offer more games in OLG’s internet gaming site, OLG.ca over the next few months. OLG has been a strong partner and supporter of AGS in land-based casinos, and we look forward to expanding our relationship with our growing library of online gaming content.”