- 500 Of Our Customers' Casinos Re-Opened as of June 30, 2020; Over 11,000 Active EGMs on Lease
- Decisive Management of Business Expenses and Capital Expenditures During Nearly Complete Shutdown of Casinos
- $113 Million in Cash and Cash Equivalents at June 30 Provides Strong Liquidity Position

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (NYSE: AGS) ("AGS", "us", "we" or the "Company") today reported operating results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

"Although casinos started to reopen in the later part of the quarter, we remained disciplined in how we reintroduced cost back into the business, ramping departments that are essential to run our business, such as field service, R&D and manufacturing," said AGS President and Chief Executive Officer David Lopez. "Initial game performance on EGM units that are in-service has been strong and better-than-expected, which allows us to lean on our strong recurring revenue footprint in this challenging environment. Prior to and even during COVID-19, we were seeing strong initial performance from our new products, such as the Starwall and Orion Rise, as well as continued momentum from our new titles on Orion Portrait and our suite of table game progressives. Given the breadth and depth of our current content portfolio, we believe that the long-term opportunities for AGS remain intact, and that we have ample liquidity and the best-in-class team to navigate through near-term uncertainties."

Kimo Akiona, AGS' Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our careful management of expenses and capital expenditures during the casino shutdowns in the quarter — in addition to drawing $30 million under the existing revolving credit facility and entering into incremental term loans of $95 million — have resulted in a strengthened liquidity position. Although it is hard to predict exactly how the pandemic will continue to impact the macro operating environment, given all of the measures we've taken, we believe we are positioned with sufficient liquidity and flexibility to emerge from this a more competitive and more nimble organization."

The complete financial report is available at http://investors.playags.com/news/press-releases/default.aspx

PowerPoint presentation at http://investors.playags.com/events-and-presentations/presentations/default.aspx

LONDON – Aug. 5, 2020 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company’s latest Sustainability Report has ranked in the Top 10 worldwide in the Credibility Through Assurance category of the 2020 CR Reporting Awards (CRRA).

IGT’s annual report was selected by a voting jury of registered CRRA stakeholders for seventh place among entries from multiple industries and sectors around the world. A total of 81 companies vied for recognition in the awards program, which features 10 categories. IGT was the only gaming company selected as a finalist in the program.

Now in its 13th year, the CRRA is the only independent annual global awards program recognizing organizations that set new standards of excellence and leadership in corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting.

The Credibility Through Assurance category recognizes companies that engage independent third parties to verify aspects of their reports, and that publish their methodology, conclusions, and recommendations.

"IGT’s externally audited Sustainability Report demonstrates our drive to create value globally, enhance our socially responsible citizenship, and report on our initiatives transparently,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT Senior Vice President, Global Brand, Marketing, and Communications. “By being recognized for the quality, reliability and integrity of our report, we proudly count ourselves among multinational CSR leaders in industries including food and beverage, apparel, and natural resources, while reaffirming our CSR leadership in the gaming industry.”

IGT actively focuses its corporate social responsibility strategy on nine of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to continue strengthening its corporate leadership through advanced sustainability practices. Its latest report, available at IGT.com/sustainabilityreport, outlines the Company’s 2018 achievements supporting the global communities it serves through a wide range of customer interactions, community involvement, and employee engagement activities.

For more information, visit IGT.com, 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.

Fantini Research’s latest special report Contactless Gaming: Mobilizing the Money offers insights on the status of contactless gaming in the industry.

The expansion of cashless gaming regulations in Nevada could pave the way for the industry’s latest revolution.

Global Payments was one of the companies that shared products and insights with Fantini.

The company shared details on app VIP Mobility:

Consumers are increasingly opting for contactless environments and choosing not to keep physical money on hand. To cater to this demand, the gaming industry is shifting to deliver an alternative, cashless experience that many guests now prefer. Cashless gaming has the power to give patrons the freedom of digital ticketing and uninterrupted play while allowing casino operations to tap a more cost-effective, secure payment method on the floor.

With the help of Global Payments Gaming Solutions, Downstream Casino Resort (Quapaw, Okla.) has successfully enabled the use of VIP Mobility, the industry’s first mobile solution enabling true cashless casino gaming, on its casino floor.

Traditional forms of wagering and betting leave casino operators and their patrons with an inconvenient, expensive and insecure experience. However, VIP Mobility transforms casino gaming to provide a seamless and secure player experience from funding through cash-out. Patrons can quickly create digital TITO tickets on their mobile devices, easily pair their device to any slot or table game by scanning a QR code and reload funds right from their phone. Once playing is complete, guests can immediately retrieve funds, ensuring play is never interrupted to get cash.

“Consumers are choosing to go cashless in virtually every aspect of their daily lives, so funding play on the casino floor should not be any different,” said Christopher Justice, president of Global Payments Gaming Solutions. “With VIP Mobility, Downstream Casino Resort is equipped with the tools needed to cater to consumer demand while ensuring patrons enjoy convenient and flexible gaming options to boost their experience.”

Check out our Cashless Gaming solutions or visit our Resource Center to learn more.

Fantini Research’s latest special report Contactless Gaming: Mobilizing the Money offers insights on the status of contactless gaming in the industry.

The expansion of cashless gaming regulations in Nevada could pave the way for the industry’s latest revolution.

Konami was one of the companies that shared products and insights with Fantini, as well as provided a presentation, which you may view by clicking here.

Fantini Research’s latest special report Contactless Gaming: Mobilizing the Money offers insights on the status of contactless gaming in the industry.

The expansion of cashless gaming regulations in Nevada could pave the way for the industry’s latest revolution.

IGT was one of the companies that shared products and insights with Fantini.

The company provided a visual overview of its cashless offering:

Fantini Research’s latest special report Contactless Gaming: Mobilizing the Money offers insights on the status of contactless gaming in the industry.

The expansion of cashless gaming regulations in Nevada could pave the way for the industry’s latest revolution.

Everi was one of the companies that shared products and insights with Fantini.

QuikTicket is a cash replacement that can be obtained at an Everi self-service kiosk to be used at machines:

The Wallet allows players to store multiple payment methods and move funds in and out of their accounts:

Every players’ passion for adventure reaches new heights in Aristocrat’s all-new Zorro Wild Ride.

Designed exclusively for Aristocrat’s flame55™ cabinet, Zorro Wild Ride combines reel growth with the thrill of persistent wilds, cumulative multipliers and progressive jackpots.

Zorro’s alias, Don Diego de La Vega, is a rewarding character that players will encounter throughout the game, mysteriously changing into wilds, wild multipliers or jackpot symbols. In addition to the Free Games with infinite retriggers and sticky wilds, stacked Don Diego symbols provide the opportunity for players to land a screenful of wilds on just one spin.

With player selectable denominations and jackpots at all bet levels, Zorro Wild Ride offers an engaging experience for all players.

Zorro Wild Ride turns your players into heroes. Visit www.aristocrat-gaming.com/wildride and bring the excitement of Zorro’s Wild Ride to your floor today.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions primarily to the U.S. land-based casino industry, today announced the appointment of Marcus Yoder as Senior Vice President of Sales, reporting to Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Berman. His primary responsibilities include sales, services and B2B marketing.

Jeff Berman, Chief Commercial Officer of GAN, commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome Marcus to our team. His years of experience and expertise in leading companies into new markets—driving revenue growth, building strategic alliances, innovating marketing and product campaigns, and negotiation/diplomacy with government entities and key stakeholders—both within and without the gaming technology industry will prove invaluable as GAN continues to execute on its growth strategy. While we have had great recent success in winning new clients, Marcus will play a key role in helping us to accelerate the progress we make in our new business pipeline as additional states and markets come online.”

Mr. Yoder commented:

“I am pleased to be joining GAN at this exciting juncture in the Company’s growth trajectory. Having been living and breathing the gaming technology industry for the past decade, I clearly see the opportunity that lies before us and look forward to working closely with Jeff and the GAN team on driving the go-to-market strategy forward in the months and years ahead.”

Mr. Yoder possesses over 20 years of business development and marketing experience in a variety of industries, including high tech, consumer electronics and life sciences. Mr. Yoder most recently served as Vice President, Regulated Markets Business Development at Gamblit Gaming, LLC, a leading technology provider focused on enabling a wide range of game genres to accommodate gambling experiences in online and on-site deployments worldwide. From 2010 to 2014, Mr. Yoder served as Executive Director, IGT Interactive, where he drove the go-to-market strategy, sales and global business development for the $154 million online and mobile division for Las Vegas-based multinational gaming company International Game Technology.

Mr. Yoder earned a bachelor’s degree in German and International Management from the University of Tennessee and an International MBA, Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), the casino gaming industry’s single source provider of gaming products, financial technology and loyalty solutions, has partnered with ROAR Digital LLC, a joint venture created by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC), to launch three of its long-time player popular three-reel mechanical titles on Borgata Online Casino, BetMGM, and Party Casino New Jersey.

Smokin' 777®, Meltdown®, and Double Ruby® are available for play now on these market leading brands for online real-money gaming in New Jersey. In addition, Everi Digital will launch Hot Spot 777®, an exclusive title for GVC Holdings Plc. in August 2020. Additional titles are expected to follow this initial launch.

“At Everi, we consider ROAR Digital to be a leading premiere operator, and this partnership is another significant milestone for our Digital business. It enables us to introduce our world-class gaming content to more online players and expands the footprint of our proprietary, state-of-the-art remote game server (RGS),” said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing, and Digital, for Everi. “This move further strengthens the deep relationship with MGM Resorts International, GVC and ROAR that already exists with our Games, Digital and FinTech businesses.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to deliver some of the industry’s best performing land-based titles to our gaming titles for online play in New Jersey courtesy of Everi Digital,” said Matthew Sunderland, ROAR Digitals Vice President of Gaming. “Our integration with Everi’s RGS will enable us to seamlessly add Everi’s compelling gaming content to our online gaming platform, which in turn helps us bring new and exciting gaming experiences to our existing and growing customer base.”

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it will boost its momentum in the growing U.S. sports betting market through a multi-year agreement with leading sports betting and iGaming provider, FanDuel Group. Under the terms of the agreement, IGT's PlaySports platform will power all of FanDuel Group's new and existing retail FanDuel Sportsbooks across the U.S. through September 2024. Additionally, FanDuel Group agreed to offer IGT PlayDigital's PlayCasino games in states where FanDuel Group online casinos operate.

The multi-year agreement builds on IGT and FanDuel Group's successful technology partnership that currently extends across nine U.S. states and includes the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment in East Rutherford, N.J. — the country's highest-volume sportsbook. The agreement also expands the distribution of IGT PlayDigital's PlayCasino games that span slots, blackjack, roulette and more. FanDuel Group is currently leveraging top-performing IGT PlayCasino games such as Wheel of Fortune® Triple Extreme Spin, Triple Red Hot 7s Free Games, and Red Hot Tamales!® within its mobile wagering apps and websites in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

"IGT's PlaySports platform has been integral to FanDuel Sportsbook's expansion in the U.S., as we currently leverage it to power America's #1 Sportsbook," said Matt King, FanDuel Group CEO. "IGT is the strategic partner that we will lean on to help us expand our retail footprint across the U.S. IGT's PlaySports platform enables us to create an intuitive, technologically driven customer experience at our world-class retail sportsbooks for our customers, while its PlayCasino content enables FanDuel to deliver premium mobile casino entertainment in new and existing markets."

"IGT's multi-faceted, multi-year PlaySports platform technology and iGaming content agreement with FanDuel Group pairs the leading content and B2B sports betting provider with one of America's most respected sports betting operators to propel an already winning partnership to new levels and create an abundance of opportunity for both parties," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "IGT and FanDuel Group are positioned for continued success in the U.S. and we are committed to fueling FanDuel Sportsbooks' sustained growth through our proven, market-ready platform, player-preferred game content and self-service betting technologies."

Since 2018, IGT and FanDuel Group have together achieved a range of significant performance milestones such as:

- Launching FanDuel Retail Sportsbooks in eight U.S. states, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.

- Launching online sportsbooks in five U.S. states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Colorado.

- Operating the largest volume retail sportsbook in the U.S. at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment in East Rutherford, N.J.

- Deploying more than 200 IGT PlaySports self-service kiosks at FanDuel Sportsbooks across the U.S.

- Leveraging high-performing PlayCasino slot and table games to fuel FanDuel's mobile leadership in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and drive strategic growth across the entire mobile segment.

For more information, 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. To learn why winners choose IGT PlaySports, visit IGT.com.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (JULY 30, 2020) – Aristocrat Technologies announced today the world premiere of the newest evolution of the fan favorite, Dragon Link™, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The property is the first to receive the newest iteration of the game which offers high- and mid-denomination bets and a larger linked or standalone jackpot.

“We’re excited to partner with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to debut this progression of Dragon Link,” said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and business analytics. “At Aristocrat, we continue to invest in the games that our players know and love to provide new gaming experiences they’ll enjoy.”

Now offering mid and high denomination sets ranging from $0.10 to $25, this high volatility version of Dragon Link will also offer players a larger linked or standalone jackpot ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.

“We’re thrilled to be the first to bring this variety of Dragon Link to our casino floor,” said Jonathan Marcus, vice president of marketing for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. “We continue to bring new gaming options for our players to maximize their experience on our floor.”

Dragon Link is available at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Tampa & Casino now.

LONDON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that its newest upright cabinet for casino gaming, the PeakSlant49™ gaming machine, has premiered at casinos throughout the U.S. The sleek, performance-driven cabinet is backed by IGT's engaging, player-tested content library and includes a range of innovative features that contribute to its remarkable player experience.

"IGT's PeakSlant49 cabinet is a performance-driven hardware solution that is supported by an exceptional game library with marquee titles such as Fortune Coin Boost! and Bubble Blast slots, and is loaded with compelling technology that makes it attractive to our customers and their players," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "As our customers look to IGT for technologies to re-engage their players, differentiate their casino floors, and ignite growth, the PeakSlant49 emerges as a cabinet that they can deploy with confidence given its research-backed design and quality game content."

The PeakSlant49 cabinet features a progressively curved, 49-inch, ultra-HD touchscreen display that offers players an immersive player experience with ideal game-viewing angles. The cabinet's innovative Dynamic Player Panel includes a 13.3-inch multi-touch display, inductive wireless charging pad and USB charging port for player convenience. Standing at more than six-feet tall, the PeakSlant49 is equipped with intelligent cabinet lighting and dynamic attract features that make the striking hardware a destination on the casino floor.

The first IGT game title made available on the PeakSlant49 is the celebrated Fortune Coin Boost! video slot game. An evolution of IGT's award-winning and high-performing Fortune Coin game, Fortune Coin Boost! is a vibrant, multi-level linked progressive with a range of player-favorite mechanics. Other multi-level linked progressive IGT game themes slated for release on the PeakSlant49 include international sensation, Bubble Blast and the compelling Dragon Lights slots.

For more information, 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.

LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Video Gaming Technologies (VGT), Class II Innovations from Aristocrat, announced today the launch of the first-ever The Hunt for Neptune's Gold™ lounge at Osage Casino Hotel, Tulsa. A Class II fan-favorite, the all-new gaming destination offers a themed game experience for players all in one space. The Hunt for Neptune's Gold lounge will officially open with an exclusive VIP event this Friday, July 31 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

LAS VEGAS (July 28, 2020) – Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), the casino gaming industry’s single source provider of gaming products and financial technology and loyalty solutions, is now delivering its online gaming content to Lotoquebec.com via its proprietary Remote Game Server (RGS).

Everi partnered with Scientific Games’ (NASDAQ: SGMS) OpenGaming™ ecosystem to bring its premier land-based games to Quebec players online. This partner-operator collaboration launched with six of Everi’s player popular titles including Star Magic™, Vortex™, Tiger 7’s™, Double Jackpot™, Smokin 777™, and Meltdown™, all offered in both French and English with additional titles to follow the initial launch.

“Everi is delighted to extend our Games and FinTech partnership with Lotoquebec.com to bring our high-performing game content that dominates in land-based casinos and is a proven performer with our other leading online partner-operators to online players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Digital for Everi. “This partnership demonstrates our continued Digital gaming expansion and reaffirms our commitment to leveraging our ultramodern RGS platform to provide our world class slot games to the growing community of online players in Quebec and beyond.”

“Everi’s diverse library of gaming content, from its award-winning stepper titles to its compelling video slots, augments our expanding lineup of entertaining online content which serves our players in Quebec,” said Charles Major, Senior Director, Products and Innovation, at Lotoquebec.com. “We believe the addition of Everi’s content will help us expand our audience and deepen engagement with our current community of online players. We are excited to debut Everi’s content and look forward to future Everi game releases that will further enhance our players’ entertainment experience.”

Dylan Slaney, SVP Casino and Platforms for Scientific Games, said: “We’re thrilled that OpenGaming™ has been instrumental in allowing Lotoquebec.com to enhance its games library with the addition of Everi’s premium content. Our OGS platform continues to lead the way in bringing dynamic iGaming content to players all over the world, and Lotoquebec.com’s customer base will love the new games that are available. Following the launch of Everi’s games in New Jersey and Canada, we’re looking forward to entering even more markets with them in the coming months.”

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 20, 2020) – To further help the industry navigate the future of gaming, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has released a revised standard, “GLI-19 Standards for Interactive Gaming Systems V3.0.”

The standard provides regulators, suppliers, and operators with additional clarity and best practices surrounding interactive gaming systems. GLI-19 V3.0 is available for download now at gaminglabs.com/gli-standards. GLI-19 V3.0 accomplishes several goals, including:

Providing better clarity between technical requirements, which would be evaluated in the lab, and operational controls and procedures, which would be evaluated on-site post system install.

Aligning GLI-19 requirements with overlapping requirements contained in other technical standards. For example, alignment to game requirements within GLI-11 and reporting requirements within GLI-33 where possible.
Reflecting industry best practices and global standards while providing an appropriate level of prescription that is minimally disruptive to the industry.
Enhancing sections pertaining to operational controls and procedures, including periodic security testing to help regulators and operators create more efficient and alternative processes to monitor interactive gaming operations.

“Over the past several months, GLI has worked closely with various industry stakeholders including suppliers, operators, and regulators to ensure GLI-19 V3.0 represents the most highly developed set of technical requirements and practices available in the gaming industry. GLI-19 is especially important at this point in time with many jurisdictions across the globe looking to roll out Internet Gaming sooner than later,” said GLI Director of Technical Compliance Peter Wolff.

Multiple gaming regulators have already incorporated GLI-19 within their regulatory structure.

GLI is the only test lab that works with all global jurisdictions – existing and emerging – putting GLI in a unique position to help all stakeholders. The GLI-19 standard, and all standards in the GLI canon, are examples of how GLI can help in ways no other lab can.

Each standard in the GLI Standard Series is a culmination of industry best practices and is continually updated based on industry feedback. The GLI Standards are true industry standards in that they are created using a collaborative approach which involves thousands of gaming industry stakeholders.

These standards are intended to assist regulators by creating baseline technical guidelines which they can adopt and/or utilize in the manner they see fit. In addition to assisting regulators, the standards are of tremendous value to suppliers who use the standards as a guide in their design and development process, saving both time and expense.

GLI-19 and the entire set of the GLI Standards Series is available for free download at www.gaminglabs.com.

Shark Trap Gaming is pleased to announce that the company has received GLI certification for the Double Deck Shuffler. The company now holds GLI certifications for Single Deck, Double Deck, and the Novelty Game shufflers.

This certification is a major milestone for the company as it allows the continued pursuit of bringing its revolutionary shuffler to market.

The next milestone for the company is rapidly approaching, field trials in live casinos. The company has chosen 2 locations in the State of Colorado that will be conducting the field trials simultaneously and installs are scheduled to take place once the State of Colorado lifts its COVID-19 table game restrictions.

In addition to the upcoming field trials, the company has finalized agreements with its supply chain partners, paving the way for the company to begin taking orders upon completion of the field trials.

The sharks will be in the wild soon!

If you are interested in learning more about getting Shark Trap Shufflers in your casino, please email your questions to info@sharktrap.com.

Total Internet Gambling Win Increased 117% from Prior Year Monthly Period

LAS VEGAS, (JULY 14, 2020) – Aristocrat Technologies announced today the world debut of Cash Express Luxury Line™ at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. The property is first to offer the premiere legacy-based game to players. Featured on the leading MarsX™ cabinet, Cash Express Luxury Line highlights Aristocrat’s best performing core brands: Buffalo™, 50 Lions™ and Timberwolf™.

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“We’re ecstatic to bring Cash Express Luxury Line to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa for this world premiere,” said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and business analytics. “Cash Express is a legacy title that we’re excited to bring back for our players with new and exciting features.”

This high volatility game incorporates Cash-on-Reels with repeat wins. Players will enjoy seeing credit value wins on-screen with frequently triggered game features that put them right in the conductor’s seat. Additionally, players will appreciate the Gold Train Feature, where landing a Gold Train symbol along with the qualifying trigger symbol awards repeat jackpot wins.

“We’re excited to be the first to offer Cash Express Luxury Line to our players,” said Jonathan Marcus, vice president of marketing of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. “We continue to look for exclusive options to bring to our floor that we know our players will love.”

Cash Express Luxury Line is available at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Tampa & Casino now.

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Louisiana launch features U.S. debut of IGT’s Reel Poker games including Siberian Storm and The Wild Life Extreme

LONDON – July 13, 2020 – International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company has satisfied regulatory requirements to debut its Cobalt™ 27 video lottery terminal (“VLT”) with exciting new IGT Reel Poker™ content in Louisiana. The first two IGT games to be featured as part of Reel Poker will be Siberian Storm^® and The Wild Life Extreme^®. The multi-game set will also feature 10 new video poker themes including, Pharaoh’s Fortune^® Poker and player-favorite theme, Xtreme 10-Hand Poker.

“The IGT Cobalt 27 VLT cabinet has driven great performance and player excitement since its recent launch in Montana and Georgia, and we’re excited to expand our Cobalt 27 footprint in Louisiana with the premiere of the Siberian Storm and The Wild Life Extreme Reel Poker games,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. “IGT currently has more than 7,000 VLTs throughout Louisiana and we’re poised to even further advance our presence with the industry’s most compelling hardware and content.” 

The Cobalt 27 VLT is expertly designed to fit operators’ distinct needs. It features two high-definition 27-inch screens, an optional 24-inch topper, integrated cabinet lighting and a static five-button player panel. It also has advanced ergonomics and a built-in USB charging port for ultimate comfort and convenience.

IGT’s innovative Reel Poker games offer a revolutionary way to play video poker. Entertaining VLT reel games and bonus displays are now available based upon video poker outcomes. IGT’s Reel Poker games use an auto-play strategy to select optimum poker hand outcomes based on a shuffled, virtual 52-card deck. When the game’s reels stop spinning, the corresponding poker hand outcome is simultaneously displayed on VLT screen. This patent-pending solution leverages IGT’s industry-leading library of VLT reel games delivering proven themes players recognize and enjoy playing.

For more information, visit IGT.com 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. 

 

About IGT
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 unrivalled 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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.

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LONDON, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that Emerald Queen I-5 Casino is leveraging the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system ("CMS") and modules to operate its loyalty program, monitor and optimize its casino floor, and perform a range of other essential casino functions. Additionally, IGT's CrystalCurve™ and CrystalDual® 27 upright cabinets comprise the majority of the Class III floor share at the new, Tacoma, Wash. casino.

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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

"Emerald Queen I-5 Casino has one of the largest inventories of gaming machines in the region, and we've given IGT's CrystalCurve and CrystalDual 27 cabinets a significant and prominent presence on our ADVANTAGE-powered gaming floor," said Frank Wright, Emerald Queen Casino General Manager. "It means our players have more opportunities to enjoy a variety of IGT's highly entertaining game titles, and our staff has the option to remotely respond to and monitor a range of casino events, ultimately minimizing the requirement for in-person interactions."

"Emerald Queen I-5 Casino is an exciting gaming destination in the U.S. northwest region, and we're proud to enhance its players' gaming experience with our bestselling Crystal series cabinets, our player-tested content and IGT ADVANTAGE systems products," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "IGT's ADVANTAGE CMS and its mobile service and content management modules can help Emerald Queen 1-5 Casino adhere to social distancing requirements while delivering world-class casino entertainment."

In addition to IGT ADVANTAGE, Emerald Queen I-5 Casino deployed IGT's Mobile Host, Mobile Responder, Mobile Dashboard, M5 and Service Window systems products. Mobile Host, Mobile Responder and Mobile Dashboard will enable the Casino's service team to monitor and respond to a range of casino events such as carded play, machine downtime and EGM sanitation cycles, all from a mobile device. These technologies also reduce the Casino's dependency on in-person interactions on the casino floor. M5 and Service Window enable Emerald Queen I-5 Casino to leverage a slot machine's display to deliver bonus content and create a unique and thrilling player experience.

IGT's CrystalDual 27 cabinet represents the evolution of the Crystal hardware series. The eye-catching cabinet will showcase titles such as Scarab™, Fortune Charm™, Fortune Coin™, Diamond Mania™, and Jungle Tower™.

IGT's CrystalCurve cabinet will showcase the Triple Fortune Dragon Dynasty® series with base games Unleashed™, Spitfire™, and Gold™. Other core video content featured specifically on the CrystalCurve include Golden Egypt Grand, Cleopatra® Gold, and Dangerous Beauty Revealed, among others.

For more information, visit IGT.com 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.

LONDON, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company's video gaming terminals ("VGTs"), CrystalDual® 27 and CrystalSlant™, received approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to be added in qualified truck stop locations throughout the State. This approval positions IGT to build on its long-established gaming presence in Pennsylvania that encompasses slots and video poker games, casino management systems, iGaming, sports betting and the video gaming central 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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

"With the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's approval for IGT's market-attuned video gaming terminals, we can offer player-favorite games including Stinkin' Rich®, Red Hot Tamales!®, and The Wild Life®, to the State's truck stop market," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "IGT has had great success in Pennsylvania across gaming verticals and channels, and we believe our innovative hardware and proven game content will drive incremental visitation to gaming venues there. We look forward to leveraging our decades of experience in the State to maximize this new opportunity."

The CrystalDual 27 is a high-performing, globally relevant cabinet that features a best-in-class operating system and dual high-definition 27-inch displays to create an immersive player experience. The CrystalSlant cabinet showcases a modern cabinet design with ergonomic comfort elements for players and a 27-inch high-definition screen. Both cabinets support a range of IGT content including many of the Company's Proven Performer core video games.

For more information, visit IGT.com 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.

July 6, 2020. The Strategy Organization and Fantini Research have published The Business Model of the Future, its final report of the four-part series.

This report focuses on the operating models being transformed by the new normal. Technology will be a big part of this and will affect all casinos, big and small.

The four important things to consider are: Contactless and Cashless; Food & Beverage Automation; How Will Properties Achieve More with  Less Staff? and Academia’s Role in the Business Model of the Future.

To obtain a copy of this edition, or the three previous parts go to https://www.fantiniresearch.com/links/the-strategy-organization-fantini-research-white-paper.html.

Additional information about The Strategy Group can be found at https://thestrategyorg.com/index.html.

Information on Fantini Research is at www.FantiniResearch.com.

LONDON, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it successfully launched its next-generation bartop hardware, the PeakBarTop™ cabinet. Guests of Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, Calif., Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, Calif., San Manuel Casino in Highland, Calif. and Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. can be among the first players in the world to experience IGT's much-anticipated PeakBarTop cabinet and its legendary content library.

 

 

 

 

 

"Launching the PeakBarTop builds on IGT's decades of commanding leadership in video poker and positions us to transform the entire bartop market segment. It provides our customers with a compelling, technologically advanced cabinet for market-dominating IGT video poker games such as Game King^®, Super Star Poker® and Ultimate X Poker^®, in addition to Proven Performer IGT slot games such as Scarab^® and Solar Disc™," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "IGT customers can launch the PeakBarTop with confidence, knowing that it's backed by the gaming industry's most talented and experienced video poker product team and extensive focus group testing with players, operators and bar staff."

The innovative PeakBarTop cabinet features an ergonomic design that includes a 23-inch curved, full-HD display, a front-mounted ticket printer and an embedded card reader. The PeakBarTop cabinet also includes a range of technologically advanced features such as enhanced lighting and sound, a USB mobile device charging port, a play-level indicator for service staff, and embedded Bluetooth technology that enables operators to seamlessly integrate with IGT's cashless gaming systems technology.

The PeakBarTop cabinet supports an expansive library of IGT game content. In addition to housing the most popular video poker titles of all time, the PeakBarTop portfolio offers new IGT video poker games such as Ultimate X Bonus Streak Poker™, exciting Keno games such as Da Vinci Diamonds^® Keno, Proven Performer slot games such as Mistress of Egypt™ and a variety of roulette games. The cabinet's game menu configuration enables players to effortlessly scroll through their favorite game titles with a finger swipe, just as they would search for content on a personal mobile device.

For more information, 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.

About IGT
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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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- Aligns with the Company's strategic focus

- Provides a simplified, more agile, and customer-centric approach to market

- Renato Ascoli appointed as CEO, Global Gaming

- Fabio Cairoli appointed as CEO, Global Lottery

LONDON, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) today announced a new organizational structure focused primarily on two business segments: Global Gaming and Global Lottery. This new structure is designed to:

• provide greater responsiveness to customers and players;
• increase IGT's effectiveness and competitiveness in providing products and solutions that address the opportunities of each market segment;
• harmonize best practices across both B2B and B2C channels in each product category; and
• reduce complexity and increase organizational efficiency to support IGT's intrinsic value.

"A simplified organizational structure grounded in our core competencies creates a stronger, more focused IGT," said Marco Sala, CEO of IGT. "We have always maintained a customer-first mentality and are positioning ourselves to meet ever-evolving needs in a dynamic, global marketplace. Global product segments enable us to leverage our extraordinary talent, unique insights as both an operator and service provider, and economies of scale to continue delivering unrivalled gaming experiences and create value for all stakeholders."

Reporting to Marco Sala, Renato Ascoli will serve as CEO, Global Gaming; Fabio Cairoli will serve as CEO, Global Lottery. This new structure is effective from July 1, 2020, and IGT will start reporting its financial results under these two business segments starting with the third quarter of 2020. Financial results for the second quarter of 2020 will be reported in line with the legacy organizational structure.

The Global Gaming and Global Lottery segments will have all of the key operating capabilities and autonomy necessary to manage the business, including product management, sales, technology and research and development. The business segments will be supported by central corporate support functions that remain largely unchanged from a leadership standpoint, with the addition of a New Business and Strategic Initiatives function. The new structure addresses key synergy and development areas, while continuing to ensure appropriate governance.

Global Gaming will have full responsibility for the IGT Gaming business, consolidating North America, International and Italy B2C Gaming responsibilities. This includes PlayDigital, Sports and Italy Gaming — led by Enrico Drago — as well as Global Gaming Sales, Global Gaming Product Management, Global Gaming Studios, Global Manufacturing, Operations and Services including Global Gaming Technology.

Global Lottery will have full responsibility for the IGT Lottery business, consolidating North America, International and Italy. This includes Global Lottery Sales and Operations, Global Lottery Product and Sales Development, and Global Lottery Technology and Support. This structure enhances global strategic vision and framework, leveraging proven customer focus and execution while positioning the organization for improved collaboration and best practices sharing.

Reporting to Marco Sala, Walter Bugno will lead a New Business and Strategic Initiatives corporate function. In line with the strategic objective of having a clear focus on our business' priorities within IGT's portfolio, this group is responsible for leading business development in jurisdictions where IGT is not present, and where — while there may be a company presence — there is no defined product segment presence.

Additionally, the New Business and Strategic Initiatives group is responsible for managing new in-country initiatives during the start-up phase and offering on-demand commercial support globally for key accounts with multiple product requirements. It will also be responsible for managing key strategic initiatives within existing jurisdictions as needed and as determined by company leadership. The group will work in unison with the two new global business units in delivery of all initiatives, with financials rolling up to Global Gaming and Global Lottery.

Executive Biographies
Prior to his appointment as CEO, Global Gaming, Renato Ascoli served as CEO, North America of IGT PLC. In this capacity, other than serving all North America Customers, he held global responsibility for product development, manufacturing, product management, technology and delivery of all the Company's portfolio outside of Italy.

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Global Lottery, Fabio Cairoli served as CEO Italy of IGT PLC, where he was responsible for managing all business lines, marketing services, and sales for the Company's Italian operations. Through his leadership of the largest lottery operator in the world, Mr. Cairoli shares insights and best practices with other organizations in the Company.

Prior to his role as leader of IGT New Business and Strategic Initiatives, Walter Bugno served as CEO, International of IGT PLC, where he was responsible for the management and strategic development of the International region. He led the Company's lottery, gaming, and interactive businesses throughout Europe (except Italy), as well as in the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information about IGT, visit IGT.com, 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. 

About IGT
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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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LAS VEGAS, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC, an end-to-end gaming technology provider of electronic gaming machines ("EGMs"), bingo, keno, and interactive promotional systems, today announced the launch of two highly-anticipated new products: Dice Seeker™ family of slot games and Casino Wizard™ Table Games suite of electronic table games ("ETGs").

Recently, Cahuilla Casino Hotel in California and Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel in Michigan were first to market with Dice Seeker™ and Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Mississippi and Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Kansas were first to launch Casino Wizard™ Table Games.

Gaming Arts VP of Game Development & Design Keith Kruczynski said, "Gaming Arts continues to innovate in the EGM space and stay true to its motto of providing game content that is 'Fun for the Gambler' with our expanding product portfolio. Dice Seeker™ and Casino Wizard™ Table Games offer content never seen on slot floors and provide new levels of entertainment to players."

Dice Seeker™ Series: Persistent-Style Gameplay Meets Visionary Art

The patented Dice Seeker™ family of slot games offer 243 ways-to-win, persistent-style gameplay that enables players to watch winning opportunities develop before their eyes, and a two-part free games feature designed to award enormous wins. Three unique slot themes are included within the suite, any of which can be coupled with the Company's state-of-the-art linked mystery progressive, Rocket Rollup™.

Defeat the Vikings in Viking Invasion™ to reap the rewards with this incredibly unique theme! Viking Invasion™ is designed to turn heads and build excitement with its eye-catching characters, Electrifying Dice and fabulous features constantly building anticipation.

Flappers & Dappers™ features old-school slot symbols that come to life! This charming game delivers amazing gameplay that will leave players at the edges of their seats with its iconic characters, exciting play mechanics and Electrifying Dice!

Defeat the Villains in Heroes & Villains™ to win credit prizes! This game provides a thrill a minute with extraordinary characters, exhilarating gameplay, powerful features, Electrifying Dice, great anticipation, and more!

Casino Wizard™ Table Games: An Amazing Array of ETGs in One Multi-Game

Casino Wizard™ Table Games is Gaming Arts' first entrant of the Casino Wizard™ multi-game suite of ETGs and slot games. This first-of-its-kind ETG includes Roulette, Blackjack, Craps, and Baccarat along with fascinating side and proposition bets to increase the handle and hold of the game. Operators can customize Casino Wizard™ Table Games to offer similar rules and bet structures that are available on their floors. This game is a great alternative to today's social distancing pits which allows players to discover table games without the pressure and intimidation of the pit.

Kruczynski said, "Casino Wizard™ meets our customers' need to provide players with the table games they love while maintaining safe social distancing. Like the traditional ETG segment, these games will be a distinct offering on any casino floor."

Gaming Arts' EGMs are available in a variety of bank, pod, and wall configurations. Dice Seeker™ and Casino Wizard™ Table Games can accommodate any casino floor and offer natural social distancing when placed in pod or wall configurations.

About Gaming Arts

Gaming Arts, LLC is an end-to-end gaming equipment technology provider of electronic gaming machines, bingo, keno, and interactive casino promotional systems. Gaming Arts is privately owned and operated, with its business headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and holds gaming licenses in approximately 120 jurisdictions including North America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim, and South Africa. To learn more, visit www.gamingarts.com or call 702.818.8943.

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LONDON, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that a subsidiary (hereinafter "IGT") has entered into an agreement with Swedish lottery operator Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB to deliver IGT PlayDigital's PlayRGS (remote game server) solution and PlayCasino content.

"The introduction of our powerful PlayRGS remote game server and player-tested PlayCasino digital content, combined with IGT's extensive experience in the government-regulated digital gaming market, will help ensure the ongoing success of Svenska Spel Sport & Casino's digital program," said Jonas Reuter, Regional Vice President Northern Europe, IGT International. "As part of our commitment to promoting responsible gaming and sustainably growing our customers' business, IGT was also among the first supporting members to join the Swedish Gambling Association, SPER. We will continue to work with SPER and its founding member, Svenska Spel, to contribute to a sustainable gaming market in Sweden."

The agreement, which is for a minimum term of three years from launch, includes access to the complete library of IGT PlayCasino game content, as well as maintenance, monitoring, and support.

One of the most advanced cross-platform delivery systems on the market, PlayRGS provides operators with premium game content and plugs seamlessly into an existing back office. A single integration grants access to an extensive library of slots, table games, video poker and instant win games (eInstants), making them immediately available to players where and when they want to play: on desktop computers, mobile phones, and tablet devices.

In addition to introducing its PlayRGS (remote game server) solution and PlayCasino content, IGT provides Svenska Spel with its PlayPoker (online poker), INTELLIGEN™ VLT (Video Lottery Terminal) central system, VLTs and content, as well as land-based casino cabinets and content. IGT also recently announced the introduction of IGTPay cashless technology for VLTs operated by Svenska Spel.

IGT PlayDigital's PlayRGS solution powers sites for more than 100 customers around the globe for both lottery and commercial operators. In addition to Svenska Spel, IGT supplies its PlayRGS solution to World Lottery Association (WLA) customers including Norsk Tipping in Norway, Veikkaus in Finland, Loterie Nationale in Belgium, and Lottomatica in Italy. IGT also supplies PlayRGS to Canadian members Loto Québec, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. In addition, IGT supplies Danske Spil in Denmark with its PlayRGS solution through a third party.

For more information, visit IGT.com, 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. 

About IGT
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 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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LAS VEGAS, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies announced today the launch of the first ever Buffalo Xing™ at Silverton Casino. The newest evolution of the fan-favorite brand Buffalo™, the Buffalo Xing offers the ultimate gaming experience for players that offers all their favorite Buffalo games in one space. The Buffalo Xing will officially open with an event on Wednesday, July 1 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Aristocrat Technologies will launch the first ever Buffalo Xing™ at Silverton Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 1. Buffalo Xing is the latest evolution of Aristocrat’s fan-favorite brand Buffalo™ and offers Silverton’s guests the ultimate gaming experience with all their favorite Buffalo games in one space. 

"We're thrilled to unveil the Buffalo Xing at Silverton Casino," said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and data analytics for Aristocrat. "Our Buffalo fans will love this dedicated gaming experience with all of their favorite Buffalo game titles in one space on the casino floor."

The grand opening event is open to anyone with a Silverton Rewards players card. Additionally, the first 50 Silverton Rewards guests will receive $20 in free slot play and other Buffalo swag giveaways.

"To partner with Aristocrat and launch the first Buffalo Xing is very exciting for us," said Rob Kunkle, President at Silverton Casino. "Our players love the Buffalo brand and we look forward to offering them a zone on the casino floor unlike any other where they can find all of their favorite Buffalo titles."