LAKEWOOD, NJ (May 16, 2018) – When the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the landmark decision paved the way for numerous business opportunities relating to legal betting on sports across the U.S. The proven sports betting and consultancy team at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been on this playing field for decades, providing jurisdictions with the game plan they need for success in this global sports-betting arena.

“This is a watershed moment in the history of sports wagering here in New Jersey and throughout the country,” stated James Maida, GLI President/CEO. “For decades, GLI has been successfully providing feedback on sports and event wagering technical standards to governments around the world. It’s now time for GLI to leverage everything in our toolbox to facilitate faster time-to-market for those looking to execute the same results in the U.S.”

As the first and most experienced independent sports-betting testing and certification laboratory in the world, GLI is using its years of sports-betting expertise to help prepare legislators and regulators of sovereign tribal nations, aspiring sports betting operators, software suppliers, and U.S. states to effectively implement and regulate legal betting on sports across the nation.  GLI’s veteran team of sports-betting experts are helping clients and customers craft a winning sports-betting strategy in this post-PASPA era. Additionally, GLI provides training and workshops to better understand sports betting through its GLI University®.

“With this window of opportunity presenting itself for the first time to the industry domestically,” added Maida, “our team of more than 75 dedicated technical compliance, regulatory service, and supplier services staff have spent more than a year working with industry stakeholders to help prepare our customers by pulling from our deep pool of experience in sports/event wagering across global markets in Australia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, Canada, and the United States (Nevada). They are experts across the various elements, including betting integrity systems, IBIS, and geolocation.”

Betting integrity and the impact that wagering can have on “fairness of contest” is a key area that will be a focus of states and tribes as they consider how to approach sports betting. GLI is well positioned to assist in the implementation and evaluation of systems that address betting integrity and to provide subject-matter expertise to policymakers.

GLI’s Vice President of iGaming Salim Adatia added,“The rush is now on. Stakeholders who have been waiting for this day will benefit from engaging a lab with the most sports betting evaluation experience, technical competencies, and regulatory knowledge in order to best position themselves for success. GLI uses its extensive resources, expertise, proprietary technology, and carefully designed systems to offer a one-stop-shop for regulatory/technical requirements consultancy, sports-betting platform and application testing, and security auditing including penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and threat and risk assessments.”

GLI’s testing assures online event wagers comply with appointed jurisdictional technical standards and best practices. They ensure wagers are accepted in a fair and secure manner so that resultant betting outcomes are in accordance with pre-specified rules. Additionally, GLI’s testing assures all wagers placed are correctly resolved and paid based on the correct odds and rules corresponding to the game or event. Moreover, this testing ensures appropriate mechanisms and controls are in place for adherence to technical requirements associated with the handling of wager disruptions and cancellations, abandoned events, and refunds.

In addition, GLI compares the front-end activity with back-end results and confirms that a complete and accurate log of transactions, performance, and payments are available upon request from the system for regulatory, taxation, player dispute, or other purposes.

“Whether you are a legislator, regulator, operator or product developer, GLI is available at your convenience to share insights on this landmark SCOTUS ruling repealing PASPA, and to offer information and solutions needed to ensure you and your staff are prepared for what is sure to be a formative period in the U.S. gaming industry,” Adatia concluded.

Las Vegas, NV - January 16, 2020

Konami Gaming, Inc. formally congratulates Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Lori Olk as one of Global Gaming Business (GGB) magazine’s “25 People to Watch” in 2020. She was selected by GGB’s editorial advisory board as a person poised to make a major impact on the gaming industry. With a more than 20-year track record in gaming regulatory compliance, Olk has helped ensure Konami’s compliance across 300+ governmental regulatory jurisdictions since 2011.


“Lori Olk is a leading force in gaming regulatory compliance on a global front,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Her outstanding diligence, precision, and innovation extends across a vast network of influence, spanning operators, regulators, distributors, partners, and communities worldwide.”

Las Vegas, NV - January 14, 2020

Konami Gaming, Inc. announced first place honors for its SYNKROS casino management system in the Data Quadrant Awards by SoftwareReviews, a division of Info-Tech Research Group. SYNKROS® was selected to receive the gold medal through reviews submitted by verified industry operators. Konami received the highest total ranking over all competing casino systems. .

“The most important thing we offer our SYNKROS customers is a true partnership commitment. Our SYNKROS team is committed to cultivating strong customer relationships, built on trust and shared collaboration,” said Jay Bertsch, vice president of global system sales at Konami Gaming, Inc. “That is what sets us and our customers apart in driving competitive, leading-edge solutions to the casino floor.”

In addition to receiving the industry’s highest rankings overall, SYNKROS took first place in system-delivered bonusing, user training, and gaming reporting and analytics. SYNKROS delivers the most advanced architecture in the space, with a robust single database instance and industry-leading 99.9% uptime. Its most recent award-winning technology releases include SYNK Vision™ biometric player tracking, SynkConnect™ player mobile app, SYNKROS Dashboards™ business intelligence suite, SYNKROS Offers Management™, and SYNKdot™ mobile app for real-time property performance reports.

“We are pleased to highlight Konami’s SYNKROS as the market leader in this year’s Data Quadrant Awards,” said David Piazza, President of SoftwareReviews. “Our Data Quadrant report is founded entirely upon user review data, with a method of analysis backed by over two decades of IT research. These results show that Konami has built a strong relationship with their customers.”

Confirms H2 launch of Internet sports betting in the US

London & Dublin | May 15, 2018: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company"), an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the United States, today welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") to overturn the previous Federal US prohibition on sports betting enshrined with the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act 1992 ("PASPA").

 

The Company confirms it is preparing to launch Internet sports betting in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania for its clients in H2.

Sports betting will be delivered as an integrated extension into GAN's enterprise software platform and GAN will participate in the material incremental sports betting revenues. These incremental revenues are expected to be material for GAN in H2.

 

Management Commentary

 

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"GAN has been preparing for sports betting since Q4 2017 at the request of multiple US Clients who asked GAN to review, procure and support the delivery of sports betting solutions both online and for deployment in the retail channel in the event PASPA was overturned. We welcome yesterday's repeal of PASPA and confirm that sports betting will be material to GAN's revenues going forwards, commencing in the second half of 2018."

Aristocrat’s Oasis 360™ System now Managing 80 Percent of Racetrack Systems in New Mexico

LAS VEGAS (May 14, 2018) – Aristocrat has installed its multiple award-winning Oasis 360™ casino management system at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in Sunland Park, N.M. replacing an existing competitive product. This is the third system replacement Aristocrat has announced recently.

Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 system is the casino management system of choice for Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino’s 700 slot and video poker games. Sunland Park will benefit from Oasis 360’s player-centric modules, including Oasis Loyalty™, Oasis ONE LINK™, PlayerMax Mobile™, and nLive™ with Player Portal™.

With this most recent installation, Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 system is now installed at 80 percent of New Mexico’s racetrack locations.

Sunland Park, in concert with the installation of the Oasis 360 system, added 20 new high-performing Aristocrat slot machines.

Sunland Park’s Executive Gaming Director Ahmad Mughni said, “Bringing the Oasis 360 system online is a significant step forward in our customer service initiatives. The combination of loyalty products and communication tools will empower us to provide our customers with the most meaningful and entertaining gaming experience possible.”

Aristocrat Vice President of System Sales Clark Warren said, “We are proud and excited that Sunland Park has chosen to take advantage of the many cutting-edge loyalty features in Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 system. These features are designed to increase carded play, excitement on the gaming floor, player loyalty, and player interaction with all the system modules that Sunland installed. With features such as floor wide bonusing, engaging mobile and digital products, and a comprehensive view of the player, Sunland Park is now in a better position than ever before to provide the highest levels of customer service and a much-improved casino experience for their guests.”

Aristocrat’s Oasis 360™ system is one of the most widely used casino management systems in North America, and comprises essential solutions for the modern casino, ranging from accounting to player loyalty to brand connectivity.

For more information about Oasis 360 system or any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading solutions, contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocrat-us.com. Join Aristocrat on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

MACAO, China (April 24, 2018) – For more than 25 years, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has provided the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market with the world’s leading testing, certification and professional services. GLI’s team of Asian experts will be on hand at the company’s booth #904 during G2E Asia 2018 to showcase the company’s broad expertise in the Asian market. Regulators, gaming suppliers, government representatives, and operators who visit the GLI booth will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the emerging trends and challenges affecting the APAC region.

GLI Cybersecurity Solutions at the Forefront
With cybersecurity challenges driving the global conversation, GLI will demonstrate how it is at the vanguard of providing real-world solutions to protecting consumer information, mitigating security risks, and effectively tackling the complex, mission-critical vulnerability concerns throughout the APAC region. Recently, GLI became the first lab to successfully complete and issue IP Blocking Certificates for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) licensees in accordance with PAGCOR’s regulations governing the protection of consumer data. This important achievement is emblematic of how GLI is taking the lead in addressing how regulators, operators, and suppliers throughout the Asian region can protect their most valuable data from the growing threat of hackers and cybercriminals.

To underscore these core competencies in the cybersecurity arena, GLI will present an array of advanced and affordable IT and cybersecurity solutions through Bulletproof, a GLI® Company, at this year’s conference. These include (but are not limited to):

• 24/7 Security Operations Center and Security as a Service
• Cybersecurity Consulting
• Outsourcing and Managed Services
• Professional Security, Networking, Advanced Communications, Microsoft SharePoint and IT Infrastructure Services
• Vulnerability and Penetration Testing
• Software QA Testing
• Instructor-Led Training and Custom e-Learning Services
• Management (LMS) Administration Support
• Strategic Product Procurement

Global Capabilities with Local Focus
From the established gaming sectors of Macau, Singapore, and the Philippines to the emerging regulated markets of Cambodia, Vietnam, and South Korea, GLI uses its global capabilities to help local Asian markets pave the way for success in the land-based, lottery, and iGaming industries. Emphasizing its commitment to the evolving Asian gaming market, GLI will present G2E attendees with its expanding portfolio of world-class products and services, including (but not limited to):

• Gaming Equipment & Systems Testing
• Random Number Generator (RNG) Testing
• Network Risk Assessments
• Penetration Testing & Cybersecurity Services
• Regulatory and Jurisdictional Consultation
• Quality Assurance Testing
• Testing Automation
• Training & Education
• Professional Services

“We are enthusiastic about sharing how GLI’s unsurpassed knowledge of the Asian market can help new and existing clients and customers succeed during a time of unprecedented growth in this key gaming sector,” said Ian Hughes, GLI’s Vice President of Global Services. “Please stop by our booth #904, spend time with our team of Asian experts, and learn how our locally-focused, high-quality solutions can make the difference.”

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International, LLC delivers the highest quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services. GLI’s laboratory locations are found on six continents, and the company holds U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020, and 17065 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

 

Contact:
Christie Eickelman, Vice President of Global Marketing
+1 (702) 914-2220 or c.eickelman@gaminglabs.com

LONDON – May 9, 2018 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT)
Megabucks
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This jackpot marks the largest IGT Megabucks jackpot in 2018.

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

LAS VEGAS, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS ("the Company") (NYSE: AGS) today announced an agreement with Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort ("Akwesasne") in Upstate New York that includes using AGS's Social White Label Casino ("Social WLC") platform for a new self-funded player loyalty app called "Play Mohawk" that will integrate with the casino resort's casino management system ("CMS") for enhanced player loyalty and reward capabilities.

 

PlayMohawk

This AGS Social WLC™ partnership with Akwesasne includes a pivotal CMS integration, providing an even more robust self-funded marketing channel. This enhanced version of AGS' Social WLC will enable Akwesasne's players to view and earn card points and status within the Play Mohawk app along with customized offers and promotions that they can redeem at the land-based casino.

"This is a momentous Social WLC deal for AGS because our custom-branded social casino with CMS integration offers the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort a 360-degree view of their players at home, in the casino, and on the go," said David Lopez, President and CEO of AGS. "More importantly, the CMS integration enables the casino to deliver offers and promotions through the app that drive their players back to the casino. Akwesasne's players will also get to socially experience more than 50 of our most exciting and best-performing games before playing them on the casino floor."

"We're thrilled to be partnering with AGS to offer our expansive player base new ways to engage with our brand outside the casino and reap rewards for that interaction through our new Play Mohawk social casino app," said Emily Lauzon, Interim General Manager of Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. "Having the connection to our CMS elevates our marketing opportunities in new ways, and we plan to take full advantage of how we can customize offers and promotions that compel players to make additional visits to our casino floor."

The Akwesasne Play Mohawk social casino app will be available on the most popular mobile and web platforms for social casino fans — iOS and Android. As part of the agreement, Akwesasne receives a fully casino-branded app with content managed by AGS, live operations scheduling, segmentation, player targeting, analytics and customer support — along with a core suite of 50+ proven land-based game titles and a strong pipeline of new game content.

AGS soft-launched its turn-key Social White Label Casino ("Social WLC") solution in mid-2017 and now has nearly a half-dozen partners. The key benefit of AGS's Social WLC platform is that it has been battle-tested in the highly competitive social casino market and now supports gaming operators' player-engagement initiatives, with powerful brand extension, communications, promotions, and monetization features.

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LONDON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced that the Company will present market-approved slot games within its comprehensive product portfolio at G2E Asia 2018, May 15-17 at The Venetian Macao. Under the theme "IGNITE – A New Direction," IGT will demonstrate its momentum in providing its Asia-based customers with solutions and services that are aligned with local player preferences and regional business opportunities. The three-day event will also serve as the Asia debut for the Company's CrystalCurve™ cabinet, and a platform for IGT to highlight its systems leadership throughout Asia.

"IGT's G2E Asia portfolio is anchored in market-ready games such as Hyper Hits and Prize Disk that are approved for distribution in Macau and other key gaming jurisdictions throughout Asia," said Walter Bugno, IGT CEO International. "IGT continues to make progress towards complementing our leading Systems presence in Asia with localized games, hardware and mobile solutions that our customers can seamlessly deploy on their casino floors with confidence."

Product highlights within IGT's stand 801 will include:

  • The Hyper Hits™ game family: IGT will demonstrate the market-approved Hyper Hits progressive with base game themes The Golden Bow™ and Lotus Princess™ on the CrystalDual® cabinet. The Hyper Hits game family is a linked progressive with a regionally-attuned math model and an engaging ball mechanic that awards the title's jackpots and bonus prizes.
  • The Prize Disk® game family: The Company will demonstrate its market-approved Elephant King® and Wolf Ridge® games from its Prize Disk game family. Both titles include an anticipation-heightening scrolling prize disk above the reels that awards free games, bonuses and jackpots.
  • The Fury game family: Titles from IGT's The Fury family will be among the most anticipated games in IGT's stand. Building on the success of Wild Fury Jackpots®, The Golden Fury™ and Fortune Fury™ games are housed on IGT's CrystalCurve cabinet and feature a top-level linked progressive, followed by five-level bonus prizes that increase in value as players bet up. Both titles include an engaging scatter pay mechanic that initiates the games' free games bonuses, and a compelling presentation that comes to life on the CrystalCurve cabinet's 43-inch, curved, ultra-HD 4K display.
  • The Fortune Gong™ game family: IGT will demonstrate its internationally celebrated Fortune Gong progressive with base games Dragon Dynasty™ and Phoenix Rising™ titles. The games are housed on the CrystalCurve cabinet and award the prizes that are showcased above each reel when a Fortune Gong symbol lands on a corresponding reel.
  • Market-leading Systems solutions: IGT will dedicate a portion of its stand to an interactive Systems demonstration theater. The Company will highlight the IGT Advantage® casino management system (CMS) and the many modular components that have helped propel its success throughout Asia. IGT representatives will present the many capabilities of the IGT Advantage system, along with Advantage-compatible bonusing apps, Service Window, the Beverage on Demand solution and more.
Other gaming innovations within IGT's G2E Asia stand will include:

  • IGT's new Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) terminals and content. The new landscape-oriented, HD terminal is backed by a strong library of live and Random Number Generated (RNG) content, and is compatible with other IGT innovations such as Live Connect technology and the PlaySpot™ mobile solution.
  • IGT's award-winning PlaySpot mobile wagering solution. The versatile technology can extend the reach of live table games to players' mobile devices and can accommodate roulette and baccarat back betting. Operators can also leverage PlaySpot technology to give players mobile access to sports betting, slots, casino games and more from areas that extend beyond the casino floor.
  • Chill Gaming's skill-chance hybrid game Fortunes of the Brave™, and its compelling Bloomtopia™ game that grants players monetary and non-monetary rewards.
  • IGT's regionally popular Cash Cove® game with the Deluxe and Stack editions.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. 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 over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Contact:

Robert K. Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada (401) 392-7452
Michelle Schenk, Global Communications, Gaming (702) 669-8177
James Hurley, Investor Relations, (401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06 51899030; for Italian media inquiries

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LONDON – May 7, 2018 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) Wheel of Fortune® slots awarded a $1,625,595 jackpot to a lucky slot player at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sunday, April 29.

This jackpot marks the sixth million dollar-plus Wheel of Fortune slots jackpot awarded this year.

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LAS VEGAS (April 30, 2018) – Aristocrat has installed its multiple award-winning Oasis 360™ system at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, Maryland, replacing an existing competitive product. This latest agreement continues to strengthen the partnership between Aristocrat and Churchill Downs and marks the fifth property within the enterprise utilizing the Oasis 360 solution.

As part of the Oasis 360 system installation, Aristocrat provided Ocean Downs with all-new, in-game nCompass™ 6.2 units; Oasis Core, which includes advanced accounting, marketing, and operational modules; Oasis Trackit™ for sophisticated table management; and the Oasis Bonusing modules nRich™ and Play & Win™.

“We have been very pleased with the performance of Aristocrat’s Oasis 360 system at our other properties, and now we are eager to implement the system at Ocean Downs,” said Director of Casino Technology for Churchill Downs Incorporated Russ Stokes. “We have found Oasis 360 to be a very strong solution for us, both from a management perspective and from a marketing/intelligence perspective.”

Aristocrat Vice President of System Sales Clark Warren said, “We are grateful to Churchill Downs Incorporated for their ongoing trust and support of our Oasis 360 system. Casinos of all sizes across North America continue to achieve success using the system’s enterprise-wide functionality to drive efficiencies and increase excitement on the casino floor.”

Aristocrat’s Oasis 360™ system is one of the most widely used casino management systems in North America, and comprises essential solutions for the modern casino, ranging from accounting to player loyalty to brand connectivity.

For more information about Oasis 360 system or any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading solutions, contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocrat-us.com. Join Aristocrat on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Three MBCI owned casinos to offer Simulated Gaming in H2 2018

London & Dublin | April 30, 2018: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company"), a leading B2B supplier of Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service solutions to the US land-based casino Industry, today announces the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians ("Client") as a new client of Simulated Gaming anticipated to launch in H2 2018.

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians owns and operates Pearl River Resort whose portfolio of assets includes Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park located in Choctaw Mississippi.

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians also operates the Resort's sister property, Bok Homa Casino located in Sandersville, Mississippi. Pearl River Resort is a major gaming destination for residents of Mississippi and Alabama offering 1,000+ hotel rooms together, with over 2,400 slot machines, 69 table games, 14 table elevated poker room, and bingo room which seats up to 306 players. Bok Homa Casino provides players with over 720 slot machines, 12 table games, and a bingo room which seats up to 236 players.

Highlights

· Major client win in a new regional US gaming market reinforces GAN's market position as the leading B2B enterprise software solution provider to 'bricks and mortar' US casino.

· Fourteenth US casino operator to license GAN's US Patent to permit patrons to link reward cards to their online Simulated Gaming account and receive reward points automatically triggered by the patrons' diverse online activities.

· Fifth major Native American casino operator in the United States to select GAN since the launch of Simulated Gaming.

· Optional real money Mobile On-property Gaming, at the Client's election, reinforcing the relevance of GAN's real money Internet gaming capabilities in support of Simulated Gaming.

Management Commentary

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"We are enormously privileged to bring one of America's largest and most vibrant Native American casino resort properties online with our Simulated Gaming solution. Pearl River Resort is the largest casino resort in the Mississippi gaming region and we anticipate their audience of patrons will engage heavily with Simulated Gaming."

William A. Johnson III, Interim President & CEO commented:

"We selected GAN for its proven success in helping casino properties to offer online gaming and for its capability to embed our on-property rewards program into an online experience. Equipped with GAN's Simulated Gaming, Pearl River Resort will now introduce our casino properties online to a wider audience of casino enthusiasts located in adjacent regional markets."

FAQs about GAN's Simulated Gaming™

· Launched in the US by GAN in 2014, Simulated Gaming™ has proven to monetize and retain casino patrons at levels substantially greater than those generally reported by social casino operators.

· Supported by 306 months of operating data, Simulated Gaming™ is now proven to drive increased visitation on-property among high-value casino patrons.

· US casino operators report more than 50% of their surveyed casino patrons are already engaged in playing multiple Social Casinos online. Simulated Gaming™ enables land-based US casinos to increase their 'share of wallet' among existing patrons as well as reactivate long-term lapsed patrons to return on-property.

GAN | Overview

GAN is a leading B2B supplier of Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service solutions to the US land-based casino Industry. GAN is listed on the ESM Market of the Irish Stock Exchange and the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker: GAN

The Company has developed an Internet gaming enterprise software system, GameSTACK™, which it licenses principally to land-based US casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for both regulated real-money and/or virtual Simulated Gaming. GAN has fourteen (14) casino operators as clients of Simulated Gaming coast-to-coast across the US and Internationally; two (2) clients of real money Regulated Gaming in New Jersey; one (1) client of real money Regulated Gaming in Pennsylvania and ten (10) clients of real money Regulated Gaming in Europe.

The Internet Gaming System, developed in London under a UK Gambling Commission license, is certified to the highest technical standards currently required by gaming regulators. In April 2017 GAN was granted a Casino Service Industry Enterprise license by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement being GAN's first privileged gaming license in the United States.

For more information please visit www.GAN.com

Las Vegas, NV - January 7, 2020

Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a significant lineup of compelling new cabinets and popular progressive series at the 2020 ICE London event in ExCeL London, UK. More than 35,000+ guests are expected at the exhibition on February 4 – 6, where Konami is filling Stand #S7-110 with its latest proven gaming entertainment. Series including Dragon’s Law SeleXion®, Ba Fang Jin Bao™, and Treasure Ball™ have demonstrated success across Konami’s specialty 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) machines, KX 43™ and Concerto Opus™. As part of its continuing support for core dual-screen cabinets, the company is showcasing over two dozen original themes on Concerto™ upright and Slant™—from jackpot progressives to SeleXion® multi-game compatible content. Gaming executives and professionals at this year’s event will also encounter the official ICE premiere of Konami’s new 49J machine, offering high-end 4K entertainment across a 49-inch, “J-curve” display.

“This year’s ICE lineup is a demonstration of Konami’s commitment to delivering today’s top games, while driving new innovation for the future of the casino floor,” said Eduardo Aching, vice president, international gaming operations. “From the proven performance of Konami’s latest linked progressives, to creative advancements across the 49J cabinet, ICE attendees can experience a range of leading entertainment.”

ICE 2020 includes two specialty Konami cabinets, each with relaxed slant top, dual spin buttons, dual cup holders, and an exceptional 4K game library. Konami’s 43-inch screen KX 43 and 65-inch screen Concerto Opus cabinets will showcase several of the industry’s highest performing slot series. Treasure Ball is a top new linked progressive, with the ability to offer a mix of base game options to players through SeleXion multi-game. ICE 2020 also includes the special release of Dragon’s Law SeleXion, which combines the popularity of Dragon’s Law Rapid Fever™ and Dragon’s Law Boosted™ in one machine. Inspired by the success of Konami’s classic Cai Lai Si Ji™, an entirely new 4K linked progressive called Ba Fang Jin Bao has demonstrated success with flexible betting options and original base games. These ICE show highlights are available now across international markets.

“KX 43 and Opus are trusted Konami game cabinets, backed by a large library of successful game series,” said Aching. “We are confident about the entertainment and performance these specialty slots deliver—spanning everything from compatible multi-game content to entirely new progressive mechanics.”

This event also marks the ICE premiere of 49J, Konami’s latest high-end slot segment. With standout launch series like All Aboard™, the 49J is delivering top-tier entertainment quality and variety to global operators. The machine is a must-see showcase at ICE 2020, complete with spectacular overhead signage and lighted LED chairbacks. Two unique All Aboard base games are available for launch: Dynamite Dash™ and Piggy Pennies™.

“As KX 43 and Opus continue to gain global momentum, the new 49J is further expanding Konami’s high-end product offering by combining powerful games with premium merchandizing options,” Eduardo Aching said. “This distinctive ‘J-curve’ machine empowers operators with greater options when outfitting their casino floor.”

Konami Gaming’s ICE 2020 presentation additionally contains fresh dual-screen content for upright and slant. SeleXion-compatible base games, integrated progressives, and linked progressives are included, to support continued core product investment across international markets.

Sydney, Austrailia - December 19, 2019

The Star Entertainment Group and Konami announced the continuation of their partnership to bring top systems technology to its premium integrated resort locations across Sydney, Brisbane, and Gold Coast. For more than a decade, The Star has leveraged Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system to deliver dependable performance and fresh engagement opportunities throughout its portfolio.

“Konami continues to be the core casino systems provider across our portfolio due to the company’s ongoing partnership commitment, and SYNKROS’ proven reliability for over a decade,” said David Croft, General Manager of Product and Strategy at The Star Entertainment Group. “Considering the level of service, collaboration, and innovation we’ve maintained, Konami’s SYNKROS best aligns with The Star’s vision to become Australia’s leading integrated resort company. The Star is looking forward to continue its partnership with Konami in developing innovative casino management solutions.”

“The Star is continually driving towards fresh entertainment opportunities and new levels of engagement,” said Mitsuhiro Miyazaki, Managing Director at Konami Australia Pty Ltd. “For as long as we have had the pleasure of working together, The Star Entertainment Group has been a company with a long-term, global approach to advancing the future of the industry.”

Through the latest agreement, The Star will introduce a number of leading technologies and new conveniences, from optimized rewards to cashless wagering. The Star has launched Money Klip™ cashless wagering for faster, more secure transactions. It allows players to load secure funds to their account electronically, rather than feeding bills or TITO tickets into each machine. Additionally, destinations across The Star’s portfolio will drive greater player loyalty rewards with optimal convenience, accessibility, and personalization through SYNKROS Offers Management™.

GAN opens Digital Marketing Agency in Tel Aviv, Israel 
 
Appoints senior executive Meir Deutsch, formerly of William Hill Online

 

London & Dublin | April 20, 2018: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company"), an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the United States, has opened 'GAN Digital', an in-house marketing agency to provide digital user acquisition & retention services to selected GAN clients worldwide. Operations at GAN Digital will be led by experienced senior digital marketing executive Mr. Meir Deutsch who joins GAN from William Hill Online and will serve as the Managing Director of GAN Digital.

Marketing services by GAN Digital are anticipated to commence in Q2 2018 focused on driving user acquisition and retention of real money Internet gaming customers in diverse regulated European markets.

Highlights

· Proven European digital marketing experience on-boarded within GAN's enterprise and offered as an incremental service to selected clients of real money Internet gaming.
· Widens the strategic scope of ancillary services available to GAN's operator clients worldwide.
· Formerly the Head of Marketing Planning, Operations & CRM at William Hill Online, Mr. Deutsch brings more than a decade of digital marketing experience to GAN, together with a deep understanding of Internet gaming marketing and associated investment strategies.

Management Commentary

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"Bringing proven real money Internet gaming marketing experience to GAN's current and future clients is an increasingly important strategic aspect of GAN's US market position as a provider of both our enterprise Platform for Internet gaming together with ancillary marketing services to support client success. We're delighted to announce the formal opening of GAN Digital in Tel Aviv, long-established as a hotbed of marketing innovation and Internet gaming expertise."

Meir Deutsch, Managing Director of GAN Digital commented:

"After more than six years building William Hill Online and investing substantial marketing capital for one of the UK's largest and best-known brands, GAN offers the exciting opportunity to bring online new challenger brands in Europe designed to leverage land-based casino properties in the US. Tel Aviv remains one of the world's pre-eminent centers of digital marketing technology and offers the intellectual capital required to build substantial Internet gaming businesses online for our clients."

LONDON, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today the release of its Notice of 2018 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and 2017 Annual Reports and Accounts for the period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, and provided updated information for the AGM, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency London, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH, on May 17, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).

 

The Notice of the 2018 AGM, 2017 Annual Reports and Accounts, and instructions to participate at the AGM are available at www.IGT.com, along with IGT's Annual Report on Form 20-F. These materials can be viewed directly online and are also available for download in PDF format.

LAS VEGAS, NV (April 18, 2018) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) announced today that it has become the first independent testing lab to be accredited by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) to test and certify skill-based amusement machines (SBAM) in the state.

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“We are extremely pleased that the Ohio Casino Control Commission voted in favor of accrediting GLI as the first independent laboratory certified to test skill-based amusement machines,” said Kevin P. Mullally, GLI’s Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel. “We look forward to continuing our work with the Commission to implement the provisions of the skill-based amusement device law passed by the Ohio legislature in 2015. We are committed not only to serving the needs of the Commission but to providing suppliers of SBAMs and operators with outstanding value and customer service.”

According to the OCCC’s rules governing skill-based amusement machines, before an independent SBAM testing laboratory is certified by the Commission, it must undergo an investigation by the Commission to determine its competency and qualifications to conduct testing of SBAMs in accordance with Chapters 2915 and 3772 of the state’s Revised Code. The investigation covers such areas as corporate structure, policies and procedures, experience and expertise, staffing and equipment, and demonstrated skill in conducting testing to the appropriate standards.

Under the new rules and definitions governing SBAMs developed by the OCCC which take effect April 23, 2018, there are three categories of skill-based games that fall under the OCCC’s jurisdiction:

  • Category “A” games do not enable a payer to receive a prize as a reward with the exception of free replays (e.g. pinball and arcade-style games)
  • Category “B” games involve a player using skill to obtain a prize wholly contained within the machine (e.g. crane and claw machines)
  • Category “C” games allow players to redeem tickets, vouchers, or tokens awarded from the machine to obtain a prize (e.g. games usually found at family entertainment centers and similar establishments)

Senior Engineering Manager, Andrew Baran, represented GLI at today’s Commission meeting. “We have put a lot of effort into ensuring that our team is prepared to fully meet the needs of the skill game market in Ohio. We appreciate the diligent manner the Commission is taking in ensuring testing labs are fully qualified and we are proud of the intensive effort we are putting into this project.”

LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC ("Gaming Arts") today announced that it will showcase its new Super Bingo and Ultimate Bingo electronic gaming machines in Booth No. 511 at NIGA's Indian Gaming Tradeshow ("NIGA") April 19-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As the world leader in bingo and keno games and technology, Gaming Arts will also showcase its full product suite for bingo rooms and live keno operations, including Super Games, the Optima® Keno Game Management System, the Optima® Table Game System, Bingo Millions®, Keno Millions®, and Super Win Bingo™.

Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, "We are excited that our 2018 NIGA showcase will feature the tribal gaming debut of our Super Bingo Slots and Ultimate Bingo Slots, designed to offer an exciting and totally unique game play experience with highly differentiated content and game mechanics. Placed in our eye-catching Phocus® cabinets, the products drive tremendous player appeal."

Dreitzer added, "With the addition of this product line to our proven bingo and keno games portfolio, Gaming Arts offers an exceptionally well-rounded solution suite for gaming operators with a focus on entertainment, engagement, and driving operator return-on-investment. We are excited about meeting with our tribal customer-partners at NIGA and demonstrating our commitment to helping tribal enterprises continue their success."

Super Bingo and Ultimate Bingo Slots – Groundbreaking Video Content & Sleek Design

Taking center stage at NIGA, Gaming Arts will premier its new and much-anticipated Super Bingo Slots and Ultimate Bingo Slots game suites. The games are featured on the Phocus® upright and slant cabinets and crowned by the new Top Phocus® slot toppers, which are distinguished by a unique spherical design to draw players from across the gaming floor. Gaming Arts' games and cabinets are so unique they have been granted numerous patents by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Super Bingo and Ultimate Bingo Slots deliver powerful and entertaining game mechanics and player-favorite features, including frequently hitting bonuses and wins, multipliers, free games with retriggers, four-level progressives, multi-game options, bonus balls, wheel bonuses, and flexible configuration for individual and floor-wide progressives. Each game is highly differentiated in terms of game theme, content, and game mechanics, giving players unique experiences to heighten anticipation and excitement.

SuperPROMO™ Mobile Games Add Floor-Wide Excitement, Offer Second-Chance-to-Win

SuperPROMO, designed for gaming floors, is a suite of four highly customizable games which can be awarded to targeted players for endless promotional opportunities such as weekly drawings, hot-seat drawings, table-games promotions, and more, including special events and holidays or to incent player's club sign-ups and payroll check cashing. Gaming Arts' SuperPROMO games are delivered to players by casino personnel on a mobile tablet and promoted across a casino's digital enterprise to deliver an exciting interactive social experience for the entire casino floor. With no disruption in game play, these engaging games offer players an additional chance to win through touch-activated wheel spins, match-and-win, pick-and-win, and scratch-and-win options.

EZ Kiosk – World's First and Only Freestanding and Fully Automated Keno Kiosk

At NIGA, Gaming Arts will highlight EZ Kiosk, the only freestanding, self-service kiosk available that enables players to purchase and redeem keno tickets for up to 16 different games. This unique experience offers quick-pick betting, side-bet games, customizable bet amounts, and extensive game options.

LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2018) –  The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, which owns and operates the 1,700-slot Miccosukee Resort & Casino in Miami, Florida, has selected Aristocrat as its casino management systems partner.

Aristocrat’s multiple award-winning Oasis 360™ system and its broad casino management systems solutions will replace a competitor’s casino management system currently installed at the Miccosukee Resort & Casino.

Aristocrat’s suite of casino management systems products will be integrated within the Miccosukee Resort & Casino, including:

  • Oasis 360 Bonusing, which gives operators an extensive array of bonus game engines that help to keep the casino floor energized with a variety of bonus play.
  • Oasis 360 ONE LINK™, a fully customizable, integrated media and marketing solution for the entire enterprise, which includes total media management, marquees, wayfinders, bonusing - and more.
  • Drinks on Tap™, an all-encompassing beverage-ordering solution integrated to POS, and offering a streamlined amenity and service to loyal patrons
  • Oasis 360 PlayerMax™ allows casinos to market to customers with customized push notifications and marketing messages, deliver event incentives and engage players with gamification tools designed to enhance the customer experience.

Miccosukee Controller Gary Beecher said, “We needed to find a gaming management solution that was a bit more adaptable to our specific needs, both on and off property. Throughout our search for the best in class provider, it became clear to us that the Aristocrat team and the Oasis 360 solution had the flexibility and customization we needed to reach our customers and reward them in meaningful ways.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Miccosukee Resort & Gaming. As we met with the Tribe and staff, we listened carefully to their needs, and we are very pleased to have devised a suite of solutions tailored precisely to their unique business situation,” said Clark Warren, Aristocrat’s Vice President of System Sales.

Aristocrat’s Oasis 360™ system is one of the most widely used casino management system in North America. The Oasis 360™ system comprises essential solutions for the modern casino, ranging from accounting and bonusing to loyalty and progressives/media management helping to drive operational efficiencies for its business partners.

For more information about Oasis 360™ system or any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading solutions, contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocrat-us.com and join Aristocrat on Facebook and Twitter.

Multi-year Extension by Key Client of GAN's iGaming Platform Services

London & Dublin | April 18, 2018: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company") a leading B2B supplier of Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service solutions to the US land-based casino Industry, today announces that key client Paddy Power Betfair Plc has entered into a multi-year extension with GAN for the continued provision of Platform Services in New Jersey's fast-growing Internet gaming market.

Paddy Power Betfair Plc and GAN collaborated in 2013 to launch www.BetfairCasino.com reliant on GAN's Internet gaming system and associated services and has since established a significant and profitable Internet casino in New Jersey.

Management Commentary

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

"We're privileged to renew and extend our agreement with Paddy Power Betfair in the United States, one of the largest Internet sports betting and gaming operators in the world today. Our respective teams have performed well over an extended period in order to establish BetfairCasino.com as the leading independent Internet casino in New Jersey. We look forward to continued shared success."

Kip Levin, CEO of Betfair US commented:

"BetfairCasino.com offers a unique iGaming product experience for customers in New Jersey. The extension of this agreement is a reflection of GAN's flexible technology system, 'can-do' attitude and their overall commitment".

FAQ's about US regulation & GAN's real money online Regulated Gaming

· Internet gaming was effectively out-lawed in the United States during October 2006 by the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act by prohibiting financial institutions from processing Internet gaming payments.

· In 2013 three (3) US States passed laws to regulate Internet gaming within their borders: Nevada (pop. 2.8m), Delaware (1m) and New Jersey (8.9m) comprising a total of 12.6m people representing less than 4% of the US population (324m). In the State of New Jersey (pop. 9m) the Internet gaming market commenced in November 2013 and generated $197m in gross Internet gaming revenues in calendar year 2016 representing 8.2% of the $2.4bn in land-based gross gaming revenues generated by New Jersey's eight (8) casino properties operational in full or in part throughout 2016.

· Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania have passed legislation enabling existing Internet gaming operators to launch Internet sports betting in the event PASPA is overturned by SCOTUS.

· Pennsylvania has a population of 12.8m, which more than doubles the number of Americans, who will be legally permitted to wager real money on Internet casino games following the commencement of Regulated Gaming in the State of Pennsylvania, anticipated in the first half of 2018.

· Real money online Regulated Gaming for GAN comprises wholly-regulated and US-compliant Internet gaming where end user players resident in wholly-legal jurisdictions deposit & wager real money while playing casino games online.

· GAN received its first full US gaming licence in April 2017 awarded by the State of New Jersey.
LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC ("Gaming Arts") today announced that seasoned gaming industry executive Jean Venneman has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer to lead sales, marketing, and product management.

Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, "We are excited to have a highly regarded executive of Jean's caliber join our team. We feel confident that she will help drive our growth as we expand our portfolio from industry-leading bingo and keno products to now include innovative and highly differentiated electronic gaming machines for tribal and commercial gaming floors. Jean brings more than 25 years of gaming industry experience leading key initiatives including product management, game development, and brand licensing – her experience, relationships, and business savvy will be a great asset to Gaming Arts."

For the past two years, Venneman served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development for High 5 Games, a leading game-developer for land-based, online, social, and mobile markets.

Before that, from 2010-2015, she held various executive roles for Scientific Games and its acquired company, Bally Technologies, with oversight for product management and brand licensing, ending her tenure as Scientific Games' Vice President of Brand Licensing, Gaming & Interactive.

Venneman joined Bally Technologies after serving 17 years with International Game Technology ("IGT"), in several roles leading up to Senior Vice President, Product Development. While at IGT, Venneman held positions with global responsibility in sales, product development, product management, and brand licensing.

Venneman has been honored with the "Great Women of Gaming Proven Leader" award and has been featured on the cover of Global Gaming Business magazine as "One of the Top 25 People to Watch". She was also featured in Casino Enterprise Management magazine as a "Gaming Visionary" and is a two-time recipient of the Nevada Woman's Fund "Women of Achievement" Award.

Venneman said, "I am honored and thrilled to join Gaming Arts at such an exciting time, as the Company continues to build momentum in the areas of Bingo, Keno and now truly innovative electronic gaming machines. I look forward to working with the team to expand our success and presence in more and more markets."

Gaming Arts Chief Executive Officer David Colvin said, "With Jean Venneman working alongside Mike Dreitzer and the rest of the Gaming Arts team, the Company continues to build a world-class organization exceptionally well positioned for future growth in the gaming industry."

Increasing Italian market share for GAN's real money Internet gaming content development and distribution business

 

London & Dublin | April 17, 2018: GAN plc ("GAN" or the "Company") a leading B2B supplier of Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service solutions to the US land-based casino Industry, today announces that it has signed a multi-year agreement with GOLDBET Srl ("Goldbet") a leading Italian Internet sports betting & casino gaming operator in Italy's regulated market.

 

GAN delivers more 500+ high-quality casino slots, table games and non-traditional games in Italy to eight Italian clients who together represent more than forty per cent of Italy's Internet casino gaming market by Gross Gaming Revenue. Goldbet has approximately three per cent market share of Internet casino gaming in Italy and is anticipated to be accretive to GAN's Net Revenues and EBITDA derived from Italy commencing in H2 2018.

 

Management Commentary

 

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN commented:

 

"Italy remains a strategic stronghold for GAN and represents a substantial long term investment in a market which first regulated Internet skill-based games in 2009, Casino Table games in 2011 and Casino Slot Games in 2013. The Italian regulated Internet gaming market appears locked in a structural growth cycle which GAN continues to benefit from by delivering an increasing number of high quality Internet casino games to its clients. We very much welcome the addition of Goldbet as our ninth client in Italy."

Company to Launch Orion Slant Cabinet, New Progressive Ecosystems for Slots & Table Games


LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2018 – AGS (the “Company”), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”) and other products and services for the gaming industry, announced today that it will showcase the diversity and strength of its ground-breaking hardware and game development capabilities at the National Indian Gaming Association’s (NIGA) 2018 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention on April 19-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With new product highlights including the much-anticipated launch of the Orion Slant cabinet, and all-encompassing progressive ecosystems for both slots and table games, AGS continues to demonstrate its obsession with offering Tribal Gaming operators next-level casino entertainment options for their players.

“We’re obsessed with developing innovative new solutions to help power the success of Tribal Gaming properties across the country,” said David Lopez, President and CEO of AGS. “We’ve been committed to expanding our hardware and game offerings year over year, and this year is no exception. We are excited to showcase a wide range of new, visually-stunning hardware and deeply creative game content from our slot, table game, and social casino product lines, offering our customers even more ways to increase performance.”

Headlining the company’s slot products is the Orion Slant, the newest member of its award-winning Orion? cabinet line with its distinctive U-shaped lighting design. Featuring a stunning LCD topper and button deck, 32” top monitor, 24” bottom monitor, and a USB charging port, the Orion Slant takes the proven performance of the original Orion Portrait and transforms it into a smart, slant-top footprint for ideal sightlines and an immersive gaming experience. Available for sale or lease with a game library based on established math models, new titles such as Dragon Fa™, Phoenix Fa™, and Fu Nan Fu Nu Lucky Dragons™ include player-favorite game mechanics like progressive pick bonuses, volatility pickers, vibrant crisp graphics, and 420 eye-catching emotive LED lights.

Adding to the lineup of innovations, nearly every game across three different cabinet lines – ICON, Orion Portrait, and Orion Slant – will be connected to the powerful Xtreme Jackpots® multi-level progressive ecosystem. This innovative progressive connection increases excitement across the casino floor by building larger, more meaningful jackpot amounts that hit more frequently. The company will also have new Xtreme Jackpots game titles on display for its core cabinet ICON, like Fu Pig™, and Golden Skulls™, along with new games for Orion Portrait like Ghost Bear: Growling Boost™, Forest Dragons™, and Shou Hu Shen. Each game within these offerings feature distinctive bonuses, stunning graphics, engaging sounds, and captivating math models.

With more than 2,400 placements across the country, AGS’ table product portfolio continues to expand and at this year’s show the company will feature its innovative new multi-level, must-hit-by STAX™ progressive technology. Attendees will get a chance to see how STAX easily integrates with hit games like Super 4™ blackjack and Royal 9™ baccarat to increase jackpot wins and engagement across the pit. In addition, the company’s highly-anticipated DEX S™ single-deck card shuffler will also be on display, along with the popular game Criss Cross Poker™ with Bonus Spin™ and AGS’ newest blackjack derivative One and Done 21™, which offers players a simple way to win with no hitting, standing, doubling, or splitting.

AGS will also demonstrate new features to its white-label social casino offering, Social WLC™, including the ability to connect to casino management systems for enhanced loyalty and rewards capabilities. This enhanced version enables players to view and earn card points and status within a casino’s self-branded Social WLC app as well as customized offers and promotions that they can redeem at the land-based casino. AGS soft launched its turn-key Social WLC solution in mid-2017 and now has approximately a half dozen partners. Its battle-tested platform supports gaming operators’ player engagement initiatives by offering a self-funded solution for achieving brand extension, communications, promotions, and monetization goals.

New Jersey casino first to offer IGT’s Live Connect and suite of

live baccarat, roulette and blackjack games

LONDON, U.K. – April 16, 2018 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the Company recently installed 18 IGT Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) terminals with live baccarat, roulette and blackjack content at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. The New Jersey casino also installed IGT’s Live Connect technology, an ETG-integrated solution that enables players to wager on designated live table games on the casino floor from a Dynasty ETG terminal.

This installation marks the first deployment of IGT’s Live Connect and makes Resorts Casino the first casino to offer players the choice of IGT’s live baccarat, roulette and blackjack games.

“The introduction of IGT’s Dynasty ETG terminals and content will excite Resorts Casino patrons and Star Card holders, and differentiate our casino from others in Atlantic City,” said Joe Cavilla, Resorts Casino Hotel Vice President of Casino Operations. “The Dynasty ETG terminals give our players the flexibility to enjoy a variety of live table games in an attractive, modern and approachable environment with generous personal space.”

 

“The Dynasty ETG installation at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City demonstrates IGT’s momentum in this product category and exemplifies our commitment to providing our customers and their players with advancements to the casino entertainment experience,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming. “By adding IGT’s Live Connect technology to its ETG installation, Resorts Casino now offers its players the option to bet on several types of table games, which maximizes the reach of live table games on the casino floor.”

 

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Aristocrat Wins Awards for System, Game, Cabinet Ahead of NIGA Trade Show

Aristocrat’s Drinks on Tap™ System, Game of Thrones Fire & Blood™ Slot Game,

RELM XL™ Cabinet Honored for Innovation

LAS VEGAS (April 16, 2018) – As Aristocrat prepares for its showing in this week’s Indian Gaming Trade Show, the company has won three awards in Casino Journal’s “Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards for 2017.” Aristocrat earned distinctions for each of its business areas, receiving honors for its innovations in systems, games, and cabinet development.

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Aristocrat was honored for its Drinks on Tap™ beverage ordering system, its Game of Thrones Fire & Blood™ slot game, and for its RELM XL™ reel spinner cabinet. Aristocrat’s three wins were the most earned by any single supplier.

Each of the innovations will be on display in Aristocrat’s booth #635 at Indian Gaming Trade Show this week.

“We are thrilled to be the big winner in Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Products for 2017. Our thanks go to our incredible D&D teams, and to our customers for their valuable feedback and ongoing support,” said Aristocrat Managing Director of the Americas Matt Wilson.

Drinks on Tap is a beverage-ordering solution that improves customer service to players and increases efficiencies across the casino floor. It utilizes the nCompass™ player tracking module, and a mobile app all tied to the operator's Oasis 360 and POS systems to streamline drink orders placed at the EGM. Players will enjoy ordering drinks without leaving their seats or waiting for a server to take their order. Best of all, drink orders follow players from seat to seat as they change games. Watch a video about Drinks on Tap: http://bit.ly/DOTvideo

The all-new Game of Thrones Fire & Blood was created specifically for Aristocrat’s landmark new flame55™ cabinet. The new game, is based on seasons 4, 5, and 6 of HBO’s hit TV show and includes amazing new characters, a new multi-site progressive, and all-new exciting game play. Game of Thrones Fire and Blood makes full use of the flame55 cabinet’s 55” double-curved HD monitor, 4k-capable display delivering graphics worthy of kings, and 2.1 stereo audio.

Aristocrat’s milestone RELM XL cabinet ushers in a new dimension in gaming. Standing an impressive nine-and-a-half feet tall, RELM XL features an eye-catching mechanical wheel topper and drives innovation with a unique 43” J-Curved monitor with full touchscreen capabilities, large classic reel symbols, traditional wheel plex, stereo sound, and vibrant LED edge lighting. RELM XL games are featured in a 3 or 5 mechanical reel set configuration for high, middle, and low denomination placements, and features an industry first with bulging reel sets. And to add to the retro playing experience, RELM XL houses a physical bell that celebrates player success.

Experience these award-winning innovations and more in Aristocrat’s booth #635 at NIGA 2018. Join Aristocrat online at www.aristocrat-us.com and on FacebookLinkedIn, and Twitter.

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), the casino gaming industry’s single source provider of gaming products and payments solutions, announced today that it will bring its comprehensive portfolio of innovative gaming technology offerings to the 33rd annual Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (“NIGA”) to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth #1146) in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 17-20, 2018. Everi will demonstrate a wide range of products for Class II and Class III tribal gaming customers including innovative gaming machines that power the casino floor and casino operational and management systems that include comprehensive, end-to-end payments solutions, critical intelligence offerings, and gaming operations efficiency technology.

Michael Rumbolz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Everi, commented, “The entire team at Everi is delighted to return to NIGA 2018 where we will demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our Class II and Class III Native American gaming partners. As a long-time partner of Native American operators, Everi has created a broad portfolio of cutting edge gaming technology solutions that highly enhance the player experience with our leading gaming entertainment solutions while significantly improving the efficiency of our customers’ cage, cash access and compliance operations. Our product demonstrations at NIGA will also showcase the significant investments we are making in the development of innovative gaming technology solutions to support our tribal customers, including new cabinets and creative new games, as well as further enhancements to our leading payments solutions. In a rapidly evolving environment, Everi remains deeply committed to understanding our partners’ needs and we believe that we are a partner of choice for the Class II and Class III Native American gaming market. We look forward to welcoming NIGA attendees to Las Vegas as we work together to create a world-class gaming experience.”

Diverse, Growing Portfolio of Games Products

Everi Games’ product momentum continues to increase and the solutions on display at NIGA 2018 will clearly demonstrate the Company’s exciting and growing lineup of powerful new cabinet options designed to leverage Everi’s new licensed and original content game themes. Key highlights of the Everi Games display at NIGA 2018 (Booth #1146) include:

The Empire MPX™ (“E43”), which is available for sale with twelve themes, giving casinos the variety they need to entice their patrons to come back wanting more. A highlight from the game mix is Lightning Zap™, an innovative game with no reels and fast game play that has shown outstanding performance in initial field placements.

Everi will also debut the much anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer™, based on the wildly popular 90s TV show that has since led to successful movies and books thanks to a strong cult following. The company will also display the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain™ starring Hollywood icon Gene Kelly. Both of these titles will reside on the E43 cabinet for the participation segment of tribal casino slot floors.

The all-new Empire 5527™ (“E5527”) launched in March 2018 and will feature three exciting licensed themes, The Brady Bunch™, based on the popular 70s TV show, Fruit Ninja™, one of the most downloaded casual social games of all time, and Felix the Cat™, the black-and-white cartoon born in 1919 during the silent film era. Everi’s E5527 provides an inviting experience for players, featuring a 27” main display and an edge-lit 55” portrait top display with game-controlled lighting. The E5527 leverages the Empire MPX™ base to allow operators to configure the cabinet in ways that save valuable floor space while giving casino patrons plenty of room to play comfortably. These premium cabinets also include game theme specific merchandising packages featuring toppers and side LED panels, making games stand out on the casino floor.

The legendary country music of Willie Nelson, one of the most iconic American singer-songwriters of all time, will debut on slot floors with two new games for Everi’s Player Classic® mechanical reel cabinet: Willie Nelson’s Shotgun Willie™ and Willie Nelson’s Whiskey River™. These classic Everi mechanical reel games feature eye-catching merchandising such as a 55" sign display surrounded by backlit plexiglass, as well as pod fillers that showcase the game themes. With Everi’s proven mechanical reel game track record, don't miss out on these brand new games which combine the song stylings of Willie Nelson with classic Everi game mechanics.

Everi will also showcase Everi Bet™ 2.0, which was recently unveiled on the list of Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards 2017. Everi Bet™ 2.0 increases the configurable options for casino operators to assign individual payback, or Return to Player (RTP), to each bet increment. This feature incentivizes players to bet up from minimum wagers and receive better rewards through a more favorable paytable and RTP based on the higher wager.

Leading Provider of Payments Solutions
Everi Payments products on display at NIGA 2018 will focus on bringing innovation to floor-wide cash access, improving cash handling on the casino floor, and providing data driven solutions:

CashClub Wallet™ is a sophisticated, interactive, electronic wallet that consolidates payment options for players when integrated with Everi’s CashClub® software and full-service Xchange kiosks. CashClub Wallet allows players to store multiple payment methods, easily move funds in and out of the casino, and manage their spending limits, thus supporting responsible gaming initiatives. CashClub Wallet also creates consistency across payment types through a convenient and efficient patron interface.

Everi’s newest full service kiosks, the CXC 5.0 and CXC 5.0L, offer enhanced security features including self-frosting glass and a real-time rear view camera to give casino patrons a more private and secure cash access experience. Built with the operator in mind, the CXC 5.0 kiosk provides ample branding and marketing space on the second screen as well as on custom fit LCD panels between each kiosk in wall or pod configurations. These newest kiosks also offer the Company’s same great functionality such as ATM, bill break, ticket redemption, QuikTicket™, and Giving Module with a more sophisticated, secure and appealing look. Operators selecting the CXC 5.0L benefit from similar properties, security features and marketing opportunities, all on a smaller footprint device.

Everi Cares™ Giving Module, Everi’s revolutionary new socially conscious ticket redemption product, provides players with the opportunity to donate the change (or more) from their gaming ticket to select charities. Everi Cares Giving Module is a recipient of Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards 2017 and is now available on more than 173 kiosks at properties across the United States. In the first three months of 2018, Everi Cares Giving Module facilitated donations of almost $50,000 to thirteen national and regional charities. For one charity in Oklahoma, the amount of donations received in January and February 2018 is equivalent to providing roughly 16,000 free meals to the community.

AML Intelligence for Everi Compliance® combines the Company’s deep experience in gaming AML with VizExplorer’s industry-proven analytics platform to help operators quickly identify potentially suspicious activity. As casino systems create an ever-increasing amount of data, proper tools are necessary to sift through this data to extract meaningful intelligence and insight. AML Intelligence provides operators with easy-to-use tools for searching, case management, subject management and monitoring that are needed for federally mandated compliance.

NIGA Charity Slot Tournament Returns for 2018
For the second year running, Everi is bringing its Charity Slot Tournament to the NIGA show floor. Leveraging the Company’s industry-leading TournEvent slot tournament solution and hosted in partnership with NIGA Chairman Ernest Stevens, Jr., the Charity Slot Tournament benefiting Spirit of Sovereignty will be held at Everi’s booth (#1146) at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Friday, April 20 at 10:30 am PT.

Spirit of Sovereignty was established in 2002 as the charitable arm of NIGA and is a NIGA-advised donor fund at the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. It directly supports the efforts of Native Americans and Native American tribes to achieve self-determination through educational opportunities and positive children’s programming.

The first-place winner of the Charity Slot Tournament will direct up to $10,000 of the charitable proceeds to the program of their choice within the Spirit of Sovereignty, supporting scholarships at tribal colleges or programs serving Native youth on the reservation of their choice while the second and third place finishers will direct up to $5,000 and up to $3,000, respectively, based on number of participants. Visitors to NIGA 2018 are invited to attend and cheer on the participants as they compete to benefit this worthy cause.

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MEXICO CITY (April 13, 2018) -- Continuing the success of Lightning Link™ in Mexico, the company Aristocrat in conjunction with PlayCity announce the opening of the first Lightning Link™ Lounge™ in Latin America, located at PlayCity Casino Andares in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.

To accommodate this concept of entertainment, an exclusive area has been dedicated in the casino where 32 gaming machines will be connected under the Lightning Link Lounge concept. Players in Mexico will participate and be at the forefront of this innovative market experience

The accumulated progressive system of Lightning Link is unique in the market and combines denominations selectable by the players, games of 25 or 50 lines, in addition to a progressive accumulated by the group of machines and by each game terminal, as well as fixed prizes. All this under an exclusive and patented game mechanics for obtaining prizes and bonuses offering an unsurpassed entertainment experience.

“Lightning Link has proven to be the best product on the market during the last year, consolidating with all types of players and in different regions of the country, so we want to offer the concept of Lightning Link Lounge to our players to be at the forefront of the gaming industry,” said Kevin Rosenberg, Director of Business Development at PlayCity.

“We appreciate the confidence and support to PlayCity in the launch of the first Lightning Link Lounge in Mexico, we believe it will be the first of many in the entire region,” commented Alvaro Nores, Vice President for Latin America at Aristocrat.

PlayCity, in addition to the launch of Lightning Link Lounge, has committed to install 250 Lightning Link game machines in its 17 rooms around the country.

“Our commitment to the Mexican market is to offer the best gaming experience and for that we are convinced that this concept will be well received by the players and will make Lightning Link Lounge the favorite and most visited place in the casino,” said Carlos Carrion, Director of Sales and Operations in Mexico.

LONDON, U.K. – April 11, 2018 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) Wheel of Fortune® Slots and Megabucks® Slots awarded two giant jackpots in March 2018 that totaled more than $4.5 million in payouts. 

Lucky slot players won the following life-changing jackpots on IGT games in March:

·         On March 10, a Wheel of Fortune Slots player won $1,329,057 at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
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LAS VEGAS, NV (April 11, 2018) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will share nearly three decades of tribal gaming experience during the 2018 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 17 – 20.

“We are delighted to welcome our valued tribal partners to GLI’s booth #827 at this year’s exciting NIGA tradeshow in Las Vegas,” said GLI’s Director of Client Services, Michael Capen. “This is a unique opportunity for tribal regulators, tribal governments, tribal operators, and gaming suppliers to meet with our knowledgeable team of tribal gaming experts on a variety of important topics impacting the future of tribal gaming throughout the country. We look forward to sharing thought-provoking insights, building and strengthening relationships, exploring innovative solutions, and learning from one another in a spirit of cooperation and dialogue.”

“I cordially invite attendees to join me and fellow panelists in Room N261 on Wednesday, April 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for an informative discussion on the topic ‘Class II: The New 547.5 Standards. Are You Compliant?’,” added Capen.

 

Tribal Experts Provide Strategic Insights & Product Information

GLI’s team of tribal experts will be on hand to discuss how GLI’s proven world-class tools and resources can help pave the way toward success. A NIGA Associate Member since 1999, GLI has a long and successful history of providing valuable, high-quality training and assessment services to more than 225 tribes across North America.

Offering tribes the industry’s leading standards of quality and customer service, GLI’s knowledgeable tribal team will speak to tribal representatives and gaming suppliers about a wide assortment of world-class products and services at this year’s NIGA show. These include, but are not limited to:

•Accounting System Audits and Inspections
•Gaming Floor Audits and Inspections
•Bingo Systems Audits and Inspections
•Communication Testing, Including Advance Funds Transfer (AFT) Testing
•Kiosk Testing and Inspections
•Verification of Bonusing Features
•Software QA & Testing
•Governance, Risk & Compliance

 

Cybersecurity, Casino Management & Educational Services on Display

Attendees visiting GLI’s booth #827 will also learn about the class-leading cybersecurity services offered by Bulletproof, a GLI company, including:

  • PCI, DR, Incident Response and Consulting
  • IT Infrastructure Consulting
  • IT Project Management, Software QA & Testing
  • Microsoft & SharePoint Consulting
  • Security Aware Employee Training

Additionally, experts from Kobetron™ will be available to demonstrate the globally recognized capabilities of such well-known and respected products and services as IRIS Enterprise® casino process management, IRIS Online® real-time status alerts, Verify+ by Kobetron™,and the latest Kobetron hand-held verification tools.

Tribal regulators, gaming suppliers, and tribal operators of all experience and knowledge levels can also learn how they can benefit from the extensive educational and training opportunities provided by GLI University®, the company’s world-renowned resource for constant learning and constant change.

LAS VEGAS, April 10, 2018 – PlayAGS, Inc. (“AGS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AGS), a leading designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”) and other products and services for the gaming industry, today announced it has appointed well-known industry talent Mike McKiski as its Vice President of Sales for Western U.S. and Corporate Accounts. In his new position, McKiski will lead AGS’ continued market expansion by partnering with customers to identify incremental revenue opportunities throughout the western half of the United States.

“As demand for our consistently high-performing slot products continues to grow, we’ve strategically developed a best-in-breed sales management team to capitalize on our opportunities,” said Robert Perry, Senior Vice President of Sales for AGS. “Recruiting Mike to lead our current team of account executives in the West will help elevate our revenue potential and heighten our strong customer-centric culture as we continue to expand. Between his proven track record as a sales leader and his natural ability to develop new market opportunities, we’re confident Mike will add tremendous value to AGS.”

“Joining AGS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said McKiski. “I’ve watched the Company’s impressive growth over the past 18 months – including successfully going public earlier this year – and I have been eager to join Team AGS. I’m excited to work for a company that has been named one of 2017’s ‘Best and Brightest’ places to work, earning this honor through a deliberate focus on customer service, employees, and culture. I’m confident that our current product momentum in the marketplace, along with the upcoming library of additional game themes, progressive solutions, and cabinets, will help continue the AGS growth story within both the Corporate and Tribal Gaming markets.”

In his new role, McKiski will focus on bolstering the Company’s slot sales strategy to increase revenue growth throughout the Western states including California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington, to name a few, as well as key corporate accounts within those states. Prior to joining AGS, McKiski was the Vice President of Sales for Western U.S. at Interblock. Before joining Interblock, he served as Director of Sales and Commercial Operations at Scientific Games Interactive. McKiski holds a B.A. from UNLV, where he was a four-year letter winner as an offensive lineman for the Rebels, and he will complete his MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of business this Fall.