January 17, 2023

If in the last edition of FIJMA, Madrid, the company founded by Johnny Ortiz left the attendees speechless, what Zitro will present in FIJMA23 will be incomparable and will mark a before and after in the history of the gaming industry in Spain. A new gaming system and many new trend-setting games will be launched for Spanish gaming halls.
 

 
As Johnny Ortiz says “we are very proud to be able to respond to the demand of the operator, who is looking for the newest and most innovative products in the market for their players. We are able to create wonderful and high-quality products, which become the biggest hits of all the gaming halls in Spain. We encourage everyone to come and visit our stand, it is not to be missed”.

BetMGM now offers four Aruze slot titles online. Aruze’s complete game library to follow in 2023

LAS VEGAS — January 12, 2023 — Aruze Gaming America, Inc., a leading developer of gambling entertainment solutions for the global casino market, today announced the launch of four Aruze slot titles on BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator. By making its titles available at BetMGM online casino in New Jersey, Aruze is bringing casino fun to players’ fingertips.

To kick off the new relationship, four of Aruze’s classic video slot titles are now live to play in New Jersey on BetMGM: Ultra Stack Showgirls, Ultra Stack Lion, 8 Wealthy Lions and Wolf 500g.

“Going into 2023, expanding our iGaming presence is a priority for Aruze,” said Kurt Hansen, vice president of iGaming at Aruze. “Transporting the fun of our award-winning games from the casino floor to the virtual world is an important development allowing players to play anytime, any place. By expanding our suite of products beyond the casino floor, we can cultivate an entire new audience of Aruze fans who may not have a casino immediately accessible. BetMGM is a trusted and beloved operator, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to bring our titles to their players.”

As the iGaming market continues to expand, so too will Aruze’s catalog of available titles for players to enjoy which feature instant winnings at home, or on the go, pending jurisdictions. As a part of its iGaming go-to-market strategy, Aruze will also be releasing its remaining titles on BetMGM throughout 2023. With fan-favorite Activ-PlayTM titles such as Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win providing a hands-on slot gaming experience, Aruze’s iGaming titles will focus on delivering on Aruze’s promises of fun, innovation and quality.

Zitro will exhibit its range of products at the upcoming ICE London, to be held at ExCeL from February 7-9, 2023. At booth #N3-550, the company will showcase exciting new content designed to enhance player engagement and maximize operators’ profits. With a philosophy of providing exceptional products and the most reliable service and technology, Zitro will unveil a portfolio of ground-breaking games that are the result of the hard work and commitment of its team and leadership. Zitro’s reliability, first-class support and constant drive for innovation have been the key to the company’s success, because Winning is not about luck!

Zitro promises a series of exciting surprises and innovations that will demonstrate how operators can benefit from brilliant ideas and increase profitability though state-of-the-art gaming products. Among the novelties, Zitro will showcase a collection of brand-new games and proven performers featured on the 4 different GLARE form-factors.


Sebastian Salat, International President of Zitro: “This year’s edition will be a wonderful opportunity to meet once again at the ICE Show with European customers and show them all the greatest games we have developed for the market. Zitro is excited to be part of one of the biggest industry events during a period of rapid recovery in the European markets. Over the past year we have focused on creating innovative products that we are confident will continue to exceed customer and player expectations”.

Miami, January 10, 2022. - Win Systems, a leading provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry, has installed its renowned WIGOS casino management system in the Gran Casino de Lanzarote, operated by Grupo Automáticos Canarios and Grupo Orenes in the Canary Islands (Spain).

The trust of these two referents of the gaming sector in Spain for WIGOS is not new, as Win Systems had already installed its casino management system in the Gran Casino of Fuerteventura a few months ago. This allows the technology provider to continue to consolidate its position in the Spanish market as a leader in casino management systems and to reinforce its strategic growth plan in Europe and the rest of the world.

Currently, WIGOS connects more than 100,000 gaming machines in more than 20 countries around the world, with a powerful growth plan in place for 2023 and beyond.

Miguel Angel Aleman, CEO of Casinos de Canarias stated, "The introduction of WIGOS allows us to upgrade and manage much more efficiently the Casinos in which it has been installed."

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, commented, "We are very proud that clients such as Grupo Automaticos Canarios and Grupo Orenes trust in our experience and solutions for the management of the Gran Casino de Lanzarote, especially since we had already been working together in their casino in Fuerteventura with excellent results. We are living in a great moment for WIGOS also in Spain and enjoying the trust of operators of this level is a great motivation."

AML Compliance Agreement Enhances Partnership Between Everi and BCLC

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2023/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 was selected by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation ("BCLC") to provide its Everi Compliance Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") solution in support of BCLC's gaming and online operations.

With deployment in over 600 gaming properties, Everi Compliance is the most widely used and sophisticated AML software available for the gaming industry. The Company will support BCLC as it conducts and manages lottery, casino, bingo, and online gaming on behalf of the province for the benefit of British Columbians.

"Everi is committed to adapting to customer needs as the industry changes and creates exciting new opportunities," said Darren Simmons, EVP and FinTech Business Leader for Everi. "BCLC has prioritized high levels of compliance as part of the continued expansion of their fast-growing gaming operations in casinos and online platforms across British Columbia. Our RegTech solutions are designed for a wide variety of applications, and we are proud to have been chosen to support BCLC's critical AML program."

The new AML agreement extends Everi's relationship with BCLC, as the Company also supplies land-based and online slot content throughout British Columbia. Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc., is the largest provider of digital three-reel stepper products to BCLC's PlayNow.com online casino.

Shark Trap Gaming and Security Systems has received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, authorization for an administrative field trial of Shark Trap’s electromechanical super shuffler.

Updates will follow as the trial commences.



All inquiries should be directed to Dino DeGregorio (Dino@SharkTrap.com)

Top-ranked slot games and cabinets debut to guests from 150+ countries

Las Vegas, NV — January 4, 2023

Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a variety of slot entertainment and technology arriving at the 2023 ICE London event in ExCeL London, UK. For the first time, Konami’s expanded DIMENSION slot cabinet series is landing at the event on February 7 – 9, where more than 35,000 guests can discover top-ranked slot series and award-winning hardware at Konami Stand #S8-110. Backed by a strong content library, Konami’s proven reliable DIMENSION slot hardware is showcasing series such as Ocean Spin™, Fortune Mint™, Lucky Envelope™, Lightning Dragon™, Mystical Pearl™, and more at ICE London 2023, with a large mix of sign displays and LED merchandising options. Konami’s iGaming sector and SYNKROS® systems sector are also represented at this year’s event, offering latest technology options and advancements.

 

“The depth, diversity, and creativity of Konami developments at this year’s ICE London event is a reflection of our commitment to serving our customers, their players, and the future of the industry,” said Eduardo Aching, vice president of international gaming operations at Konami Gaming, Inc.

     Eduardo Aching

“From the award-winning success of the DIMENSION cabinet line to SYNKROS’ time-tested management technology, Konami is delivering many strong options in support of operators across global markets.”

Konami’s award-winning DIMENSION 49J™ curved-screen slot cabinet is joined at ICE 2023 by the portrait flat-screen DIMENSION 49™, ranked the industry’s No. 1 Top Indexing Cabinet – Portrait / Portrait Slant for 10 months. The company is showcasing more than a dozen different games across the two cabinets during ICE London, with an array of available signs and merchandising options.

Slot releases spanning Lucky Envelope, Lightning Dragon, and Jackpot Orbs™ are on display for operators to experience first-hand.

“Games like Ocean Spin, Fortune Mint, and Lucky Envelope have proven consistent performance in the field over many months, and we’re excited to share these leading releases with our customers at ICE 2023,” said Aching. “Konami and its exclusive international distributors are working together with customers to expand these solid entertainment options to operators and their guests.”

This year marks the ICE debut of Konami’s latest core cabinet, DIMENSION 27™. Featuring three 27-inch stacked screen displays in Ultra High-definition (UHD), DIMENSION 27 supports Konami classics like the popular Mystical Temple™ Extended ROM linked progressive, as well as the latest integrated linked progressives like Mystical Pearl. The linked progressive Panda Power™ is present as well, with synchronized animations of playful panda characters across all connected game machines.

Award-winning SYNKROS technology is available to global markets from Konami. The system of choice for a wide mix of operators —from cruise lines to multi-property resorts —SYNKROS offers player tracking, marketing rewards/offers, machine management, cage management, cashless technology, mobile tools, and more through a single, robust environment. With best-of-breed architecture from the financial and military industries, SYNKROS leads the gaming space with ultra-high 99.99% availability, as well as around-the-clock customer support.

Backed by a comprehensive library of popular land-based titles, Konami’s iGaming team is
delivering top content to a variety of online social and online for-wager partner sites through its remote gaming server (RGS). iGaming specialists are available at the Konami stand throughout ICE 2023 to connect with new and existing partners.

 

Guests at ICE London are encouraged to visit Konami stand #S8-110 on February 7 - 9, 2023 to explore these new releases and more.

 

For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS gaming enterprise management system please visit www.konamigaming.com.

January 3, 2023

 

Zitro’s successful Mega King, known for its extraordinary performance, is now live at CIRSA’s Mexican casinos. This game of Kings stands out for its attractive aspects such as the scalable progressives, which mean that the more you bet, the bigger the jackpot you get, or the “ENERGY BOOST” feature, which transforms into a higher frequency of prizes and gives access to the bonus jackpot, among others.

Aristocrat has finally announced that it received regulatory approval for the appointment of Sally Denby to the role of Chief Financial Officer, after initially announcing the appointment in mid-November.

Denby had been promoted to Deputy CFO in February of this year, following seven years in senior finance leadership roles in the company.

Speaking of the promotion, Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker said that “Over her successful career at Aristocrat, Sally has proven to be an outstanding enterprise leader and a trusted finance partner. Sally’s cultural impact, deep engagement with our operating businesses and understanding of our obligations as an ASX listed company further add to her credentials.”

Sally Denby

Denby steps into the role following the departure of Julie Cameron-Doe, who had been with the company since 2018, having announced that her departure to Wynn Resorts would come into effect in the second quarter of this year.

Croker noted that “Sally has worked effectively with myself and our leaders in supporting the execution of our growth strategy and ensuring seamless continuity post the departure of our previous CFO in April.”

The move comes as the company delivered strong results in its fiscal 2022 (ending September 30th), with annual profits of AU$1.1 billion ($740 million), a 27 percent year-on-year increase.

LONDON, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its proven IGT PlaySports™ technology is now live in Ohio. Through an agreement with Green Bear Gaming Development, LLC, operating as UBetOhio, IGT's PlaySports QuickBet™ Kiosks have been deployed at restaurants and bars across Ohio. IGT also plans to deliver its PlaySports Pads™ in the coming months.

"UBetOhio is excited to partner with IGT PlaySports to deploy award-winning technology and convenient betting solutions to the many sports fans throughout the state," said Andy Westmeyer, UBetOhio CEO and COO. "IGT PlaySports is the leading sports betting provider in the U.S., and its experience in delivering world-class technology enables us to oer restaurants and bars added excitement for patrons while they are watching their favorite Ohio sports teams."

"As a Type C Sports Gaming provider, UBetOhio is able to oer betting on popular sports via IGT's sophisticated technology in social settings where fans are already watching games on TV," said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting."IGT's PlaySports QuickBet Kiosk is our most widely used self-service sports betting technology in the U.S. and will allow UBetOhio to deliver a fun betting experience to players in a compact footprint."

Praised for its usability, the PlaySports QuickBet Kiosk has a simple and intuitive user interface with a comprehensive betting menu, making it easy for players to responsibly place bets. The PlaySports Pad is a tabletbased innovation that can tether to a range of surfaces like a bar or tabletop to bring sports betting directly to the player.

IGT PlaySports is deployed at more than 80 gaming venues across the U.S. and Canada.

Virginia’s first permanent casino slated to open with industry-leading SYNKROS technology powering total gaming enterprise management

December 28, 2022 

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rush Street Gaming announced the selection of Konami Gaming, Inc.’s SYNKROS® casino management system for Rivers Casino Portsmouth, a new world-class destination in Portsmouth, Va. Set to become the state’s first permanent casino when it opens on January 15, 2023, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the fifth location in Rush Street’s portfolio to launch SYNKROS. Konami’s award-winning casino management system will deliver seamless rewards, offers, communications, and more across Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s 1,448 gaming machines, 57 table games, poker room, sportsbook, restaurant offering, retail environment, entertainment venues, and more.

“Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the latest in a string of successful ground-up Rush Street developments that we’re honored to support with the latest SYNKROS tools and technology.”

“Built from the ground up as a state-of-the-art gaming and entertainment complex, Rivers Casino Portsmouth is fully equipped for real-time, personalized rewards and loyalty engagement, powered through SYNKROS. It equips the property to achieve its immediate and long-term technology goals, while ensuring constant operational management across the casino,” said Roy Corby, general manager at Rivers Casino Portsmouth.

The brand-new entertainment destination will take advantage of SYNKROS’ comprehensive marketing suite, which Rush Street Gaming uses to deliver its popular Rush Rewards program across all Rivers Casinos. Konami’s first systems installation with Rush Street Gaming began at the debut of their first property, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh in 2009. Since then, the partnership has expanded to Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, and now Rivers Casino Portsmouth.

“As an organization that strives to be a leader in each of its markets, Rush Street Gaming has a reliable partner and a robust ecosystem in place with Konami’s SYNKROS,” said Tim Drehkoff, chief executive officer of Rush Street Gaming. “Looking ahead to the opening of Rivers Casino Portsmouth in 2023, we’re fully confident in the guest experience SYNKROS helps support on the technology front.”

“Rush Street continually operates with an entrepreneurial commitment to future technology, resulting in strong expansion and leading casino development across major metropolitan markets,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the latest in a string of successful ground-up Rush Street developments that we’re honored to support with the latest SYNKROS tools and technology.”

Those interested in learning more about SYNKROS’ award-winning product suite are encouraged to visit www.konamigaming.com.

On December 23, 2022, Eileen F. Raney advised Everi Holdings Inc. (the "Company") that she will retire from the Board of Directors (the "Board") effective as of December 31, 2022.

Eileen Raney

Ms. Raney, who is currently the Chair of the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the Board's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, has been a member of the Board since February 2016.

As a member of the Board, Ms. Raney has helped guide the Company through organic growth, multiple acquisitions and expansion of the Company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.

LAS VEGAS (December 21, 2022) – Ainsworth Game Technology (“AGT”, “Ainsworth”) has successfully
installed its award-winning Historical Horse Racing (HHR) System and terminals in three recently opened
HHR facilities across New Hampshire.

Last month, AGT'S HHR System and 80 machines were installed at Boston Billiard Club & Casino in
Nashua. Other installations included the Filotimo Casino locations in Manchester and at the Dover
Bowl Complex, where Ainsworth’s System and machines have been added.

As of today, more than 4,000 Ainsworth HHR Terminals are operating across the United States, including
key markets in Kentucky, New Hampshire, Virginia, Wyoming, and Alabama. Additionally, content from
four other gaming manufacturers – Aristocrat, Konami, IGT, and Light & Wonder – connect to the
Ainsworth HHR System.

Ainsworth’s HHR System enables properties to provide guests with popular content from other
integrated gaming suppliers, alongside a full suite of Ainsworth’s top performing content on A-STAR
Curve, A-STAR Dual Screen, A640 and A600 Slant Top cabinets.

The titles and platforms have been specifically engineered for HHR markets, certified by an independent
testing laboratory and approved by applicable gaming and racing commissions.

Ainsworth’s, Chief Commercial Officer Deron Hunsberger said: “Our Historical Horse Racing System
continues to be the industry leader in HHR. We are excited to now have our world-class System and top
performing games available to players in multiple New Hampshire locations. We continue to have
tremendous opportunity in emerging markets across the United States to grow our established and
extremely successful HHR business.”

Company in number one position in the North American hotel, leisure goods and services sector

LONDON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it received an 'Advanced' environmental, social and governance ("ESG") score from Moody's ESG Solutions. IGT is in the number one position in the hotel, leisure goods and services of North America sector.

This 'Advanced' score was an improvement from IGT's 2021 evaluation and positions the Company in the top four percent of more than 4,800 companies assessed by Moody's ESG Solutions. IGT received the positive assessment for its strong commitments to diversity, environmental strategy, fundamental human and labor rights and health and safety.

"IGT has a dedicated commitment across our organization to advance our sustainability initiatives. Achieving the highest ESG assessment in our sector from such a notable group as Moody's ESG Solutions illustrates how IGT continues to set the standard in gaming for sustainable practices," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability."We share this honor with our investors, customers and employees, who have embraced our commitment to advancing our global sustainability initiatives."

Moody's ESG Solutions is a business unit of Moody's Corporation serving the growing global demand for ESG and climate insights. The group's comprehensive offering includes ESG scores, climate data, sustainability ratings and sustainable finance certifier services that help fulfill the broad spectrum of ESG-related goals in risk management, equity and credit markets.

For more information on IGT's global sustainability program, visit IGT.com, or follow IGT on LinkedIn.

Big Bola players in Mexico are already enjoying Zitro’s successful Mega King. With more than 120 cabinets of this multi-game progressive installed, Mega King is already known in the international market for its extraordinary performance and its popular bonus link, which appears much more frequently when the new “ENERGY BOOST” feature is activated. Its scalable progressives are delighting players, since the higher the bet, the bigger the jackpot that can be won.

In the words of Rafael Blanco, Big Bola’s Commercial Director, “Mega King is creating a totally memorable experience in our casinos with its eye-catching graphics, engaging game mechanics and top-notch sound. We are happy to once again be able to add Zitro’s latest innovations to our casinos”.

“Big Bola is a priority partner for Zitro, who knows how to recognize the value that our products bring to their gaming halls. I want to thank them for choosing our stellar product Mega King to expand their gaming offer in their casinos in Mexico, undoubtedly a great bet as the excellent results are already proving,” says Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, founder of Zitro.

LAS VEGAS (December 19, 2022) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has expanded its award-winning compliance team, welcoming regulatory expert Lydia D'Amore as Director of Regulatory Compliance.

D’Amore will oversee the workflow and processes for regulatory compliance and licensing for the GLI family of companies. She will interact with regulators, clients, and internal staff to ensure GLI continues to meet compliance and licensing requirements for the approximately 480 jurisdictions the company serves. She will be responsible for understanding all applicable licensing and regulatory compliance regulations and requirements and tracking changes as policies evolve.

“We are grateful to welcome Lydia to our team,” said GLI Senior Vice President of Government Relations & General Counsel Kevin Mullally. “Her extensive experience in complex regulatory compliance matters is a tremendous asset to our global compliance team. Lydia’s leadership and organizational skills have played an essential role in her lengthy record of success and will be a valuable addition to our leadership team.”

Most recently, D’Amore served as Chief Financial Officer for Long Beach Township in New Jersey. Join D’Amore on LinkedIn, and for more information on GLI careers, visit gaminglabs.com/careers.

Partnership will support WynnBET’s future sports betting operations throughout the U.S., including Super RGS in relevant iGaming states

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, has extended its contract with Société de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande ("Loterie Romande") until 2031. Under the terms of the new long-term agreement, IGT will continue providing its world-class lottery technology and deploy the back end of its high-performing iLottery system, replacing Loterie Romande's current back-end system provider, to enhance the lottery player experience in Switzerland. 

"IGT has partnered with Loterie Romande for nearly 30 years, supplying us with the most advanced lottery hardware, systems and services that have maximized our contributions to good causes throughout the six French-speaking cantons in Switzerland where our players live," said Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, Loterie Romande CEO."We trust that by converting to IGT's iLottery system, we will be equipped with faster access to player data and analytics to ensure we offer the best player experience possible and responsibly drive sales growth to further benefit charitable organizations."

"This extension agreement between Loterie Romande and IGT builds upon our comprehensive long-term partnership and represents the next evolution in supplying Swiss lottery players with unrivaled experiences," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. "IGT's sophisticated iLottery system will offer Loterie Romande a dynamic 360-degree player view to easily adapt to customer needs and wide-ranging modules to effectively manage and grow its iLottery program."

IGT's iLottery technology will allow Loterie Romande to migrate the digital system to the cloud. Among many benefits, cloud technology offers added security, dynamic scalability, and a reduced time to market for system enhancements. It also facilitates faster and easier integration of data and insights as a further enrichment to the overall player experience. IGT's iLottery system also incorporates a suite of comprehensive responsible gaming features.

In addition to the new iLottery system, IGT will continue delivering Loterie Romande with its Aurora™ core lottery central system that offers agile elements designed to drive lottery innovation and profitability. IGT will continue to provide Loterie Romande with a customized electronic lottery system.

As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to eight of the world's largest 10 lotteries and 16 of the world's top 25 lotteries. For more information, visit IGT.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Remco Bosch and Miha Bizjak Join GLI Account Management   HAARLEM, The Netherlands (December 15, 2022) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) continues to strengthen its team with the appointment of two new account managers to meet the growing demand from EMEA clients.

Pictured left to right: Remco Bosch, Miha Bizjak Click to download high res images   Remco Bosch is based in the UK and brings with him a wealth of experience supporting EMEA operators and suppliers in the land-based, online casino, sports betting, and videogame industry. He has worked for a global provider in product testing, inspection, and certification and is focused on ensuring projects are delivered quickly and within budget.   On joining GLI, Remco said, “I am very excited to join a company that has such a good reputation in the market based on the excellence it has been providing for decades and to continue helping businesses in the industry bring their gaming solutions to new markets.”   Also joining the team is Miha Bizjak, based in Slovenia. Miha has previously worked as a Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Slovenia and was looking for a change in career path. Miha speaks a multitude of languages, including Slovenian, English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Russian helping to support GLI’s global and diverse client base.   Talking about his new role, Miha commented, “What drives me most when it comes to working at GLI is the vastness of the operation, the possibilities, and borderless opportunities that it brings and the opportunity to learn from the best in the field. I have made a substantial change in my career path, and I am eager to learn and see where this road takes me.”   Chris Davies, Vice President of Sales, EMEA added, “It continues to be a busy time for GLI across the globe, and as we gear up for the ICE show in London, we expect demand to increase further. In addition to established operators and suppliers, we are increasingly working with start-ups who need hands-on support getting to grips with the complexity of testing in multiple jurisdictions. Remco and Miha joining the team will increase our capacity and enable us to continue to offer the high levels of support our clients expect from GLI.”   For more information on GLI careers, please visit gaminglabs.com/careers.

New space dedicated to player-favorite games\Dragon Link™ and Lightning Link™   LAS VEGAS, Nev. and IMMOKALEE, Fla. (December 14, 2022) – Players who enjoy Aristocrat Gaming’s™ Dragon Link™ and Lightning Link™ games celebrated Florida’s first Lightning Link Lounge™, which opened with a grand debut at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee today.   The new Lightning Link Lounge at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is the first to open in Florida, dedicated exclusively to Dragon Link and Lightning Link with 50 games for players to choose from. The lounge is a continuation of the long-standing and successful relationship between Seminole Gaming and Aristocrat Gaming.

Click to download high res image “We are always exploring ways to enhance the player experience at Seminole Casino Hotel. This new Link Lounge concentrates 50 of the most popular games in the industry in one place, allowing players to more easily access these two top favorites,” said Tony Alves, General Manager, Seminole Casino Hotel.   “We’re thrilled to bring Florida’s first Lightning Link Lounge to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee so that players across the state can enjoy the entertaining style of play and Aristocrat’s Hold & Spin™ mechanic that Dragon Link and Lightning Link offer,” said Tom O’Brien, Aristocrat Gaming President, Americas and EMEA. “This lounge is a testament to our deep relationship with Seminole Gaming, and we look forward to continuing to bring the best games possible to their customers.”    Click to learn more about Dragon Link and Lightning Link, and click here to learn more about Aristocrat’s commitment to responsible gameplay.

Zitro’s growth in Argentina continues after bringing new titles live to Grupo Slots’ Golden Palace, Tropicana, New York and Golden Plaza casinos. This remarkable lineup of games, including Wheel of Legends, 88 Link Link King and Link Me, featured on the Altius Glare, Allure Glare and Fusion Glare form-factors, respectively, have proven to be a hit among players and go beyond the best quality graphics, performance, and game mechanics.

Rodrigo Torres, Operations Manager at Grupo Slots commented, “Our partnership with Zitro has gone from strength to strength, and we are thrilled to add new slot titles to our gaming offer, as we continue to deliver engaging experiences at our casinos. Zitro’s slot portfolio has been performing outstandingly well among our customers, and we are excited to see how this new offering will be received by players”.

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

Zitro continues its explosive growth in Argentina following its agreement with Grupo Boldt. This important bet includes the massive arrival of 160 Zitro machines to all the casino properties of this prestigious group. The Santa Fe, Trilenium, Tandil, del Mar and Melincué casinos have added the company’s proven performance games including Mega King, 88 Link, Link King, Link Me and many more! Each of these titles, featured on Zitro’s GLARE cabinet line, offers players a new dimension of entertainment beyond the limits.

We are thrilled this collaboration with Zitro is now live at all our casino properties. Our goal is to offer players world-class products and continue to expand our entertainment offerings. Zitro brings great diversity with their extensive library of games and cabinets that look amazing on our gaming floor. By adding Zitro’s games to our slot portfolio, we have secured a product that will appeal to customers, while investing in a high-profit solution from a supplier with a strong and proven track record. We look forward to our continued partnership”, states Gustavo Pernuzzi, Chief Operating Officer of Boldt Entertainment.

“We are proud to expand our partnership with Grupo Boldt and are tremendously grateful for the opportunity and the trust placed in Zitro once again. We are confident that our products will offer a well-rounded gaming experience and will be well received by their players. We remain committed to our growth in Argentina and to Zitro’s leadership position in this region”, added Alejandra Burato, Zitro’s Regional Director for Latin America.

Las Vegas, NV — December 8, 2022

Konami Gaming, Inc. has been named a Gold Winner for outstanding digital media in this year’s MarCom Awards for its Konetic employee mobile app. Konetic was selected by a panel of creative industry professionals as a mobile app for business that exceeds a high standard of excellence and serves as an industry benchmark, from among a pool of 6,000 entries across 43 countries. Powered by Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system, Konetic gives casino teams a robust mobile tool to perform a variety of job tasks on the gaming floor including dispatching, jackpot processing, cash can processing, Ticket-in Ticket-out (TITO) redemptions, progressive sign monitoring, and more. Konetic is currently live at initial launch locations, with expanding installations scheduled through the end of the year.

“Konetic equips casino floor personnel and technicians with rapid mobile alerts from anywhere on the property, so teams have comprehensive ability to respond, with full benefit of managed assignments, status updates, and reporting,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer. “Uniquely catering to the casino floor personnel workflow, the app gives employees a powerful mobile tool to facilitate their day-to-day activities, and we’re proud to make this award-winning technology available to our SYNKROS customers across the globe.”

Backed by near real-time communication with SYNKROS, Konetic drives data to and from casino staff in moments, so they can respond to on-the-floor needs with optimal service and efficiency. Konami’s Konetic app is available for iOS and Android, and leverages a mobile device’s built-in camera for all barcode and ticket scanning. Casino properties have the option to enable and disable differing app modules according to their business needs.

Those interested in learning more about SYNKROS’ award-winning product suite are encouraged to visit www.konamigaming.com.

Event to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, Dec 6, 2022 -- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) is excited to announce several key details for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards. First, the event will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

In addition, EKG has secured the Aria Resort & Casino as the Platinum sponsor and host site for the awards show.

Finally, EKG will continue its partnership with Brian Christopher of BC Slots, who will be serving as the event host again this year.

 

Ticketing & Sponsorship Info

Please RSVP via e-mail to tnorton@ekgamingllc.com if you are interested in purchasing a ticket and/or table to this year’s event or if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities.

 

EKG Slot Awards Agenda:

Thursday, February 23, 2023
5:45 pm – Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm – Dinner and Networking
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Awards Show
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm – After Party

Attire: Black Tie Attire Suggested

The Mexican group Caliente has included in its Mexican casinos more than 140 machines with Zitro’s new Mega King multi-game. This new addition is achieving spectacular performance in international markets, and now also in the gaming properties of this prestigious group, thanks to attractive features such as the scalable progressives, which mean that the more you bet, the bigger the jackpot to be won, or the “ENERGY BOOST” function, which transforms to a higher frequency of prizes and gives access to the bonus jackpot.

As stated by Grupo Caliente, “We are very pleased with the performance of Mega King in our casinos as customers are enthusiastic about the dynamics of the game. Zitro is a benchmark supplier in our group, and it is our wish to continue incorporating the company’s latest innovations to our product catalog”.

Johnny Ortiz Viveiros, Founder of Zitro, “We couldn’t be prouder of the acceptance of our stellar Mega King game by both players and operators. I would like to thank Caliente Casino for trusting us once again and we are convinced that we will continue to reap many more successes in the near future”.

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXES.ai ("AXES" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has made a donation to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to accelerate artificial intelligence research into responsible gaming.

"We are thrilled to have AXES.ai's support in advancing our responsible gambling research into quantitative artificial intelligence applications," stated Brett Abarbanel, PhD., Director of Research at UNLV International Gaming Institute. "AXES.ai's commitment to mitigating gambling harms aligns with our own goals of employing the most advanced methodologies to understand, predict and prevent the potential harm associated with gambling. We are grateful to AXES.ai for their dedication to responsible gambling and their contribution to UNLV research."

"The AXES vision and mission is to make our land-based industry safer, more profitable and more fun," stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES.ai. "The eradication of money laundering and addictive gambling are at the heart of who we are as a company. The UNLV research in quantitative prediction is centric to what we believe to be as essential to eliminating the finite bad so that we can all focus on the infinite possibilities with deep, rich data."

Malta, November 24, 2022. – Win Systems, a leading provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry, has installed its renowned WIGOS casino management system in the Gran Hotel Casino Extremadura of Grupo Orenes in Badajoz (Spain).

This new installation consolidates Grupo Orenes‘ commitment to WIGOS, the Win Systems‘ casino management system, in their casinos in Spain and Mexico. Win Systems has installed the most sophisticated WIGOS player tracking equipment in the Gran Hotel Casino Extremadura, in line with the strategy of Grupo Orenes to maximize the experience and loyalty of its customers.

WIGOS is a leader in casino management systems in cashless operations at a global level, as well as in casinos in Spain and Latin America, with strong growth in markets such as the United States and Europe. This has projected it as one of the most important casino management systems worldwide, connecting more than 100,000 machines in 380+ casinos in more than 20 countries around the world.

Gregorio Hernández, Director of Casinos of Grupo Orenes has highlighted that “counting on Win Systems and its technological solutions is a guarantee of success. WIGOS helps us to continue growing and improving our customers’ experience”.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, commented: “For Win Systems, the Spanish market is a strategic priority of the highest importance. We are working very hard to ensure that our systems enable operators to optimize the management of their casinos and arcades, and we are proud to have the continued confidence of a group of the importance and professionalism of Grupo Orenes. We will continue to give good news to the sector very soon, both in systems and in gaming machines and electronic roulettes.”

Malta, November 29, 2022. - Win Systems, a leading provider of technology for the gaming and entertainment industry, has installed its renowned WIGOS casino management system in the Gran Hotel Casino Extremadura of Grupo Orenes in Badajoz (Spain).

This new installation consolidates Grupo Orenes' commitment to WIGOS, the Win Systems' casino management system, in their casinos in Spain and Mexico. Win Systems has installed the most sophisticated WIGOS player tracking equipment in the Gran Hotel Casino Extremadura, in line with the strategy of Grupo Orenes to maximize the experience and loyalty of its customers.

WIGOS is a leader in casino management systems in cashless operations at a global level, as well as in casinos in Spain and Latin America, with strong growth in markets such as the United States and Europe. This has projected it as one of the most important casino management systems worldwide, connecting more than 100,000 machines in 380+ casinos in more than 20 countries around the world.

Gregorio Hernández, Director of Casinos of Grupo Orenes has highlighted that "counting on Win Systems and its technological solutions is a guarantee of success. WIGOS helps us to continue growing and improving our customers' experience".

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, commented: "For Win Systems, the Spanish market is a strategic priority of the highest importance. We are working very hard to ensure that our systems enable operators to optimize the management of their casinos and arcades, and we are proud to have the continued confidence of a group of the importance and professionalism of Grupo Orenes. We will continue to give good news to the sector very soon, both in systems and in gaming machines and electronic roulettes."

                                                                            

To arrange a meeting, email marketing@winsysgroup.com or call (+34) 93.530.80.49.

Major supplier signs deal to add market-leading titles to platform

28^th November 2022: NeoGames S.A (Nasdaq: NGMS) subsidiary Pariplay®, the leading aggregator and content provider, has agreed a deal to add the portfolio of major supplier Konami Gaming, Inc. to its Fusion® offering.

With over 20 years of heritage as a leading supplier of slot machines and gaming enterprise management systems for the global gaming market, Konami is synonymous with innovation and quality.

The agreement, which will see Konami’s online portfolio of popular land-based casino titles integrated onto the Fusion® platform, will allow Pariplay®’s operator partners to serve their players with a range of popular classics and modern top titles that push the limits of originality while providing quality in every detail.

The addition of Konami’s content to the Fusion® platform will significantly boost the developer’s global reach by providing access to a network of 150 operators.

Pariplay’s Fusion® offering consists of over 14,000 games from 80+ suppliers, as well as a comprehensive suite of back-office conversion and retention tools that enhance player value.

Callum Harris, Director of Partnerships at Pariplay®, said: “Konami Gaming has built a deserved reputation for producing online titles that are of the utmost quality. Its history of success in the land-based world has translated equally well to the digital landscape and its portfolio is very impressive.

“It is a major boost to be able to add Konami’s games to the Fusion® platform, and we are sure that they will perform very well in markets right across the world.”

Steve Sutherland, President & Chief Executive Officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. said: “Pariplay’s Fusion® platform has a great reach for us in terms of connecting with new customers globally, so this deal represents a great way to get our content in front of broader player audiences.

“Our portfolio of classic and modern titles has stood the test of time and this agreement with Pariplay will help us to continue to excel in both established and emerging markets.”