LONDON – Oct. 29, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Jade Luchauer, IGT Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, recently won the “Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gaming” award in the Global Regulatory Awards 2021. The independently judged, annual awards program is coordinated by Gambling Compliance and is designed to recognize and reward individuals and teams who work tirelessly to set new standards in compliance and responsibility across the global gambling industry.

 

“Jade Luchauer is a skilled Responsible Gaming subject matter expert who applies her deep knowledge, passion, and experience for the advancement of IGT, our global gaming and lottery customers and their players,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Global Brand, Marketing and Communications. “Jade’s ability to educate others on this important topic, drive change and convert Responsible Gaming best practices into industry-leading policy is remarkable. She also plays a pivotal role in shaping components of IGT’s corporate giving strategy and maintains relationships with globally recognized Responsible Gaming advocacy groups and certifying organizations.”

 

Throughout Jade’s seven-year tenure at IGT, she has made many significant contributions to Company. Most recently, she led the creation and publication of IGT’s first-of-its kind Global Responsible Gaming Policy which is now featured IGT.com. Additionally, Jade helped IGT earn its 2020 G4 re-certification for Responsible Gaming for its gaming and digital operations, and championed the development of an in-depth document outlining the Responsible Gaming-focused aspects of IGT’s cashless gaming technologies.

 

To learn more about IGT’s Responsible Gaming and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives visit IGT.com.

Company enters Netherlands' iGaming market via PlayCasino content deal with country's leading gaming operator

 

Expands North American Footprint to Nine Markets with Day One Availability

 

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has released its global Responsible Gaming Policy. The policy was created to transparently inform and educate all relevant stakeholders about IGT's worldwide programs and solutions designed to promote fair play and comply with requirements and regulations on responsible gaming in all jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

"Responsible Gaming is a cornerstone of all that we do at IGT, and an aspect of our business where we demonstrate leadership among gaming and lottery suppliers," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Global Brand, Marketing and Communications. "In publishing IGT's Responsible Gaming Policy, we demonstrate important transparency about the tenets of our commitments and the exemplary standard to which we hold our employees, products and partners."

IGT counts a strong governance model, innovation and collaboration with internal and external partners as success drivers for its responsible gaming initiatives. Topic-focused working groups created through this new policy have been developed to explore emerging trends and best practices related to responsible gaming. In today's unprecedented times, with an emphasis on the digital revolution and cashless innovation, IGT remains committed to responsible gaming by balancing growth with social responsibility. 

IGT's approach to responsible gaming includes three primary goals and eight supporting commitments. IGT holds certification to the Responsible Gaming Standards for Associate Members from the World Lottery Association for Lottery operations and responsible gaming standards certification from the Global Gambling Guidance Group for gaming and digital operations.

For more information about IGT's responsible gaming efforts and to read the Responsible Gaming Policy in its entirety, visit igt.com.

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) will host a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. IGT Chief Executive Officer Macro Sala, Chief Financial Officer Max Chiara, and other members of the senior management team will present an in-depth review of the Company's business strategy, long-term growth prospects, and capital allocation plans. The event will include Q&A sessions where participants can engage with IGT's leadership team.

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Webcast registration: A live webcast is available under "Events Calendar" on IGT's Investor Relations website at WWW.IGT.com. Registration for the event is required and can be completed in advance.  A replay will also be available on the website following the call.

Agreement Introduces Everi's Distinct Gaming Library to Delaware Players through Launch of Nearly 500 Recurring Revenue Games

International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that four massive jackpots were awarded on its Wheel of Fortune slots games in September.

Lucky slot players won the following million dollar-plus jackpots on IGT games:

On Sept. 11, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,353,925 playing Wheel of Fortune® Triple Red Hot 7s™ at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

On Sept. 14, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $2,090,150 playing Wheel of Fortune® Gold Spin™ Deluxe Triple Stars™ at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.

On Sept. 16, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,058,648 playing Wheel of Fortune® Triple Red Hot 7s™ at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev.

On Sept. 19, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,644,350 playing Wheel of Fortune® Pink Diamond® at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J.

Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1,100 millionaires and awarded over $3.3 billion in jackpots since its launch in 1996.

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LAS VEGAS (October 25, 2021) - Further deepening its commitment to the established and emerging sectors of the gaming industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has welcomed Valter Delfraro, Jr to its Latin America & Caribbean team.   GLI has been working with Brazil clients for more than 15 years now, and as our client base continues to grow, GLI is taking a step further by developing local resources to continue to successfully support its market needs.

Valter Delfraro, Jr.

Delfraro is GLI's new Government Relations and Business Development Executive based in Brazil. In his new role, he will be supporting the industry with their certification and consultancy needs while they explore new opportunities in Brazil and elsewhere in the world. He will also be a valuable resource to government entities in their path to analyzing the expansion of gaming verticals and its corresponding regulation to guarantee the transparency, integrity, and fairness of the industry for the benefit of Brazilian citizens. Brazil will be his primary region of focus, and he will support additional countries throughout the region when his areas of expertise are needed.   GLI VP of Latin America & Caribbean Karen Sierra-Hughes said, “I am so pleased to have Valter joining our LatAm & Caribbean team. We continue to build our local resources in the region and providing GLI's global experience with a local focus to our Brazilian clients in their language, with an understanding of their culture, which is another example of our long-term commitment to the country. Valter is a talented and experienced executive, and his technical and business development background is the perfect complement to our team. "   Delfraro is a Brazilian national based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, fluent in Spanish, English, and native Brazilian Portuguese. His experience includes leading teams of programmers, designers, engineers, and other team members to work on new business development. Among several other duties, he was also responsible for the approval process of gaming software in regulatory bodies in the USA, Latin America, and Spain. His career also includes a manager position at a cloud-based data management company, where he was responsible for the development of systems, support, and production teams.   Discover a world of opportunity at gaminglabs.com/careers .

Following the debut of the mywallet app in other properties during the last two months, the company now intends to further incorporate cashless wagering in Toledo, Dayton and Youngstown by the end of October. The app, developed in conjunction with Everi Holdings and Acres Manufacturing, is reportedly the first in Ohio to allow guests to go cardless and cashless.

Hollywood Casino Columbus in Ohio is becoming the first gambling venue in the state to launch cashless gaming, as guests attending the Penn National Gaming-owned casino will no longer need to carry credit cards or cash in order to fund their operations.

Following the launch of this technology in other Penn National properties last month, the company now intends to incorporate cashless wagering at its Hollywood properties in Toledo, Dayton and Youngstown by the end of October, reports WBNS.

The company is utilizing the mywallet app and the mychoice rewards system, which gives access to “tier status, exclusive rewards, special offers and mycash balance” all in one place and instantly, according to the product’s description.

The technology promises users to go cashless and cardless and “get connected more easily than ever before,” directly into their favorite slots. Users may buy chips or cash out at a table game by employing the app.

Moreover, guests can move funds to and from their mywallet account to their bank account, and even set up mobile and email balance alerts. Penn National Gaming further promises that, for a limited time, “there are no transaction fees.”

The Real Time Rewards, the company’s new loyalty rewards program, allows eligible members to earn and redeem mycash, the loyalty currency of mychoice, “faster than ever before.”

Members can earn mycash at over 35 mychoice destinations nationwide, including the company’s sportsbook locations, online sports betting and real money/play in online casinos. The currency can be redeemed for free play, hotel stays, dining, online casino credits, retail shopping at mychoice destinations, and at the mychoicemall.com online marketplace.

Penn National's $120 million Hollywood Casino York opened in August with this cashless and technology in place, debuting it in the state. The cutting-edge “3C” technology -cardless, cashless and contactless- has been developed in partnership with Everi Holdings and Acres Manufacturing.

“This is a revolutionary enhancement for our industry,” commented Todd George, Executive Vice President of Operations for Penn National that month. “This technology further supports Penn National’s omnichannel business approach where we are providing the best experiences, whether people are playing with us at our properties or on our numerous online offerings.”

Slot machine maker and online gaming content provider Aristocrat Leisure Ltd says it has raised approximately AUD895 million (US$674.2 million) via an institutional entitlement offer, at AUD41.85 per ordinary share. The funds will be used as part of the AUD3.9-billion cash offer for London-listed Playtech Plc, a leading gaming content provider for the online and land-based casino industries.

The offer “was strongly supported by institutional shareholders with a take-up of approximately 92 percent by eligible institutional shareholders,” stated the Australia-listed firm in a Thursday press release.

“We are delighted with the strong level of support for the entitlement offer we have received from our institutional shareholders,” said Aristocrat’s chief executive, Trevor Croker, as quoted in the release.

He added: “The acquisition continues Aristocrat’s approach of investing in medium to long-term growth and we are extremely excited by the opportunities that this will bring for our shareholders, people, customers and players.”

The company also said that the retail component of the entitlement offer will open on October 25, and close on November 8, 2021. The retail part of the offer is “expected to raise approximately AUD405 million,” taking the expected size of Aristocrat’s total equity raising to “approximately AUD1.3 billion”.

Under the overall entitlement offer, Aristocrat will issue up to just over 31.1 million new shares.

The Playtech acquisition is also to be funded with AUD1.1 billion in existing cash, and new debt consisting of a AUD2.8 billion term loan.

On Monday, Aristocrat said it expected the acquisition of Playtech to be completed in the second quarter of 2022, “subject to certain antitrust, foreign investment, gaming regulatory and financial regulatory consents and approvals being obtained.”

PRESS RELEASE - October 19, 2021                                                                  

Fantini CEO Insights

Interviews with the Gaming Industry’s Leaders

 

SMURFIT TALKS GROWTH, COOLBET AND STATION CASINOS

Following GAN’s first-ever investor day, CEO Dermot Smurfit provided additional insight into the company’s growth plans.

Smurfit also provides perception into the importance of its just-announced deal to provide Gan Sports software to Red Rock Resorts for both online and retail operations.  

Smurfit’s interview is at: https://youtu.be/FouJYrtfMK4.

 

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Company's Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Marketing and Communications honored for playing pivotal role in lottery industry

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

Wendy Montgomery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LAS VEGAS (October 19, 2021) – Aristocrat™ has been shortlisted in four categories in the upcoming SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2021. Specifically, Aristocrat has been nominated for: Employer of the Year Acquisition & Retention Partner Land-Based Betting & Gaming Product, for the company’s outstanding product performance Marketing Campaign of the Year for the company’s new “Aristocrat Gaming” campaign  “We are thrilled to be shortlisted for these incredible honors. At Aristocrat, we have the best people making the best products for the best customers, and we are excited to have our teams’ hard work recognized by the industry we serve,” said Chris Rowe, Aristocrat’s managing director of LatAm and EMEA.

Chris Rowe, Aristocrat’s managing Director of LatAm and EMEA According to event organizers, the SBC Awards Latinoamérica recognize the achievements of operators, affiliates and suppliers from all the major disciplines including payments, marketing, and data.   Join the best team in gaming. Visit the careers page of aristocratgaming.com today.

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (October 19, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Director of Lottery Solutions, Angela Wong will be inducted into the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame. Wong was chosen for the honor by the Hall’s current 94 members, who voted for and elected three industry leaders to be inducted into the Class of 2021.

Wong was chosen for the honor because of her long history of promoting excellence and integrity in the lottery industry. Also in the 2021 class are Wendy Montgomery, SVP, Global Brand, Marketing and Communications, IGT, and John Schulz, SVP, Instant Products and Partner Services, Scientific Games.   “I am humbled and honored to be selected as an inductee into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, and to work with so many talented and exceptional people dedicated to the success of the lottery industry,” Wong said.   “We were very excited to add Angela Wong to the GLI team earlier this year because of her rare set of skills and experience,” said Kevin Mullally, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel. “The entire GLI family is grateful that lottery insiders and peers are recognizing her outstanding contributions to the industry. We are looking forward to supporting Angela in her new role as she continues to use her talents to benefit lottery clients around the world. She is yet another example of the deep bench of global expertise clients will find only at GLI.”   As GLI’s Director of Lottery Solutions, Wong is a valuable resource for the company’s lottery clients, working with lottery suppliers and technology vendors, providing insights into the future and guidance on their journey through GLI’s integrated compliance.   Prior to joining GLI, Wong was director of the Montana Lottery, where she earned an international reputation for her leadership and innovative approach. She also is the immediate past president of the North American States and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), where she also held multiple leadership positions over ten years. She is also the immediate past vice president of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).   Click here to learn more about GLI’s many services for lottery regulators, suppliers, and operators.

LOS ANGELES and LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Play Network ("GPN") today announced a game publication agreement with AGS (NYSE: AGS) to integrate AGS' remote game server (RGS) and online and mobile games into GPN's B2C website & mobile app.

"We are excited to be partnering with one of the leading game developers in the industry, with a game portfolio that includes class-leading titles such as Fu Nan Fu Nu, Rakin' Bacon! and Golden Wins," said Sam Kiki, GPN's Chief Commercial Officer. "AGS' game portfolio will shortly be available on b spot, our B2C app. More importantly, we are assisting AGS with its targeted 2022 launch of this new class of games to our B2B customers, including SuperDraft, the daily fantasy platform partnered with Caesars Entertainment."

GPN is a licensed gaming company with a patented platform that facilitates the reveal of real money wagers on live horse races to customers via casino-style games. The platform enables its strategic partners to offer their players the immediate, unrivaled ability to offer iGaming for real money in the vast majority of the U.S., reaching 40% more of the population than other iGaming companies, and thus dramatically increasing their total addressable market.

AGS Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said, "Our game catalog is rich with titles that have performed very well in both the land-based and online environment – and our library continues to grow. We are pleased to be the first major game developer to partner with GPN to offer these online games through GPN's unique platform."

October 15, 2021

‘One-stop shop’ enterprise solution for Station Casino’s retail and internet omnichannel Nevada-wide sports betting, leveraging GAN’s loyalty rewards program integration

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a leading full-service gaming software-as-a-service provider to the real money internet gaming, online sports betting, retail sports betting, and simulated gaming industries today announced it has signed a binding terms sheet to with Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (“Station Casinos” or “Station”) to build and deploy the infrastructure for Station’s “STN Sports” online sports platform, mobile applications, and retail Over-the-Counter and Kiosk-based sports betting throughout Nevada, with a commercial launch subject to regulatory technical certification and related regulatory licensing, the latter of which the Company has now commenced. The agreement pertains to Red Rock Resort’s current portfolio of properties and projects in development.

Today’s announcement reflects the extensive capability of GAN’s award-winning GameSTACK™ technology Platform combined with GAN Sports’ in-house online & retail sports betting capability demonstrated at G2E earlier this month. This material relationship with the leading retail casino & sportsbook operator in Nevada validates GAN Sports and builds upon GAN’s longstanding partnership with Station Casinos for Simulated Gaming, launched online in 2017 and designed principally to serve social casino gaming to loyalty reward card-holding patrons of Station’s 19 retail casino properties in Nevada.

Management Commentary

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN, commented:
“After a comprehensive and competitive process, we are greatly pleased to secure our first major US retail casino operator client of our omnichannel sports betting technology and managed trading services solution acquired at the outset of the year and demonstrated at G2E earlier this month. The GAN team worldwide is excited to enter the U.S. sports’ market next year with a market leader in Nevada.”

Thomas Mikulich, Senior Vice President, Innovation and Slots of Station Casinos, commented:
“The choice of GAN reflects their proven technology platform, specialist experience with integrating reward programs, reputation for integrity and their exciting sports betting user experience across online and retail devices, and their overall commitment. We look forward to collaborating closely with GAN to roll out their innovative sports experience here in Nevada.”

Leadership team will outline plan to reach $500+ million of revenue by 2026 and set a long-term Adjusted EBITDA margin target of 30-35% at scale

New games – including Atomic Meltdown and Smokin 777 – available now

TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2021 – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) today welcomes Nevada-based Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) to its ever-growing complement of digital casino game providers for Ontario’s trusted platform of choice, OLG.ca. Everi Digital will provide twelve new titles over the coming months – the first of which are available as of today – that are more advanced versions of classic three-reel “stepper” slots, reminiscent of older mechanical games with three reels.

“OLG is constantly exploring opportunities with new partners, like Everi Digital, to expand our digital gaming ecosystem and provide exciting new content to meet the needs of our current customers and to attract new audiences,” said Andrew Darley, OLG Senior Director, iCasino. “Our experienced players will love the nostalgia of these new three-reel slots while new players will appreciate the simplicity of these fun, themed games. Who doesn’t love to see those three reels line up with matching images? It’s casino gaming in its simplest form.”

New to OLG.ca are:

Atomic Meltdown
Triple Threat
Double Ruby
Fox Trot
Smokin 777
Wild Wild Gems
Cash Machine (coming in December)

“Everi Digital is excited to partner with OLG to provide high-performing game content to a continuously growing audience of online players throughout North America,” said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Digital for Everi. “With the expansion of our digital catalog to include progressive games, our proprietary Spark Remote Game Server™ now supports over 50 distinct titles, with a footprint stretching across four Canadian provinces.”

OLG.ca offers thousands of digital slot titles and a full suite of table games as well as select lottery games and online sports betting with PROLINE+. A new Live Casino offering will be introduced in the coming weeks to further enhance the digital experience.

Players can access tools from OLG’s award-winning PlaySmart responsible gambling program at any time to manage their activity and ensure the fun remains in their game. One hundred per cent of proceeds from OLG.ca are reinvested in Ontario to build stronger communities and support provincial priorities like health care. Must be 19+ to play casino games or bet on sports and 18+ to play lottery games on OLG.ca.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 13, 2021) –  Aristocrat Gaming™ and Boyd Gaming today announced the successful launch in Nevada of Boyd Pay Wallet™, a cashless payment solution for table games powered by Aristocrat’s digital wallet technology. The field trial is the latest enhancement to Boyd Pay, Boyd Gaming’s cashless technology solution.   The table games trial follows the previous introduction of cashless technology for slot players at Boyd Gaming properties in Nevada, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio, as well as a cashless payment solution for non-gaming amenities in Nevada.   The Boyd Pay Wallet field trial is being conducted at Boyd Gaming’s Aliante Casino Hotel and Spa in North Las Vegas, Nev., in partnership with Genesis Gaming. Boyd Pay Wallet will be integrated into Boyd Gaming’s B Connected™ app, allowing players to use their mobile device to fund table game wagers without withdrawing cash from an ATM or redeeming tickets and chips at the cage. After securely logging into the B Connected app, a table game player can use the Boyd Pay Wallet technology to buy into the game, using traditional casino chips to play the game. At the conclusion of play, the player can keep the casino chips or transfer funds directly back to the cashless Boyd Pay wallet, without ever visiting the cage.

Click to download high-res images “Innovation and improving the guest journey is at the heart of everything we do, and our industry-leading mobile offerings are a testament to that,” said Cath Burns, Executive Vice President of Customer Experience Solutions for Aristocrat Gaming. “With this technology, we’re committed to deliver best-in-class experiences for both patrons and operators throughout the guest journey.”   Blake Rampmaier, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Boyd Gaming, said, “Boyd Pay is another example of our commitment to leverage technology to enhance the guest experience at our properties. Boyd Gaming continues to add industry-best mobile cashless wagering and contactless solutions in partnership with Aristocrat to drive mobile innovation in a secure and exciting environment for our patrons.”   Award-winning Oasis 360™ casino management system with TrackIT™ powered by Genesis allows guests to wager using Boyd Pay-generated QR code at the start of the session. It also allows guest redemption using Boyd Pay Wallet, reducing friction, and paves the way for the ultimate mobile cashless guest experience. With the seamless integration of TrackIT with Boyd Connect™ (Boyd’s digital player club card), B Connected (Boyd’s mobile app) and Boyd Pay™ (digital wallet), the operator gains visibility into player’s activity, reduces costs, and reduces risk, while supporting responsible gaming.   Oasis 360 TrackIT was named “Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards” by Casino Journal in 2020. With this mobile wallet extension, players can easily transition between slots, table games and retail outlets with a mobile device. Aristocrat is transforming the gaming tech industry and continuing to lead the curve with its vision.   For more information about Oasis 360 system or any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading solutions, contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocratgaming.com. Join Aristocrat on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Acres Manufacturing recently hosted Fantini Research to demo its top products as part of the Acres’ Foundation system.

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Leading games and systems developer shows strong product investment and advancement at biggest industry event of the year

Las Vegas, NV — October 12, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. presented a landmark selection of casino slot games and systems technology at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on October 5 – 7, 2021. Continuing its commitment to advance future product, Konami marked the G2E debut of four additional DIMENSION™ series slots cabinets, based on proven elements of the award-winning DIMENSION 49J™. Fresh slot content from Cash Parade™ to BattleBots® attracted attention by way of novel game mechanics, imaginative features, and expert design. Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system stood apart for its newest cashless wagering enhancements, cardless player login options, SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system, and enhanced Konetic™ employee mobile product which is now supported on iOS in addition to Android devices.        

“Konami’s team of world-class developers continue to deliver winning advancements to the gaming floor, which is clear through our G2E 2021 line-up. Our proven DIMENSION slot hardware has grown from one machine to five unique form factors, backed by promising original series. SYNKROS is showing leading momentum in areas including cardless, cashless, Title 31 / AML compliance, and more. And Konami has historical horse racing games at G2E for the first time,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc.

Thousands of casino executives and professionals at the Las Vegas show encountered the G2E premiere of DIMENSION TOP Box™, DIMENSION 75C™, DIMENSION 49™, and DIMENSION 27™. Along with DIMENSION 49J, each previewed winning Konami slot content such as Bull Blitz™, All Aboard Gold Express™, Cai Lai 8 Fang™, Panda Power™, and more.

“With the success of DIMENSION 49—ranked the industry’s highest performing portrait core cabinet—Konami is excited to support the market with expanding core series including everything from proven brand extensions to novel jackpot events,” said Jingoli. “On the premium side, Konami is building on the success of All Aboard with a high-denom All Aboard Gold Express, as well as the debut of Bull Blitz—another proven, player-favorite title from Konami Australia.”

Konami’s Cash Parade™ premium linked progressive was also among the show’s must-see slots, premiering on Konami’s brand-new DIMENSION TOP Box™. With a 5-reel game on the lower 27-inch display and a festive parade of lights blanketing the upper 49-inch portrait displays, Cash Parade merges a familiar spin-by-spin chase with spectacular top-screen bonuses animated across all connected machines. The series is designed with a mix of symbol-driven bonus adventures, all contingent on collecting a star in the 5^th reel.

“DIMENSION TOP Box opens up new ways to deliver Konami premium content, which Cash Parade demonstrated at G2E 2021 in an unforgettable wall bank with LED animated design displays,” said Jingoli. “Our designers have invested a great deal of ingenuity and attention in Cash Parade, and we see the same in dozens of other series launching across the award-winning DIMENSION cabinet line. Konami is excited for the ongoing options and performance DIMENSION offers, and we’re committed to delivering on it daily.”

A mix of fresh casino systems technology also landed at G2E 2021, by way of SYNKROS. Konami’s award-winning casino management system premiered a number of new advancements including cashless wagering and TITO support at table games; cardless login by player phone number, QR code, and/or Near Field Communication (NFC); and new Konetic™ employee mobile features such as Jackpot processing.

“In addition to offering leading tools and feature options to our customers, SYNKROS delivers these and other enhancements through an ultra-reliable, non-forking code base system. SYNKROS properties, and their players, can access the latest cardless, cashless, and contactless conveniences, all powered by a system with 99.99% availability,” said Jingoli.

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

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB: GLXZ) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems for land-based casinos and iGaming, announced today that it entered into Settlement Agreement with its former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Saucier (“Saucier”), and Triangulum Partners LLC (“Triangulum”) on October 7, 2021.

The Settlement Agreement is conditioned upon the Company paying Triangulum and Saucier $39.1 million plus interest accrued at 2% per annum from May 6, 2021, through the date of actual payment. The Company has retained Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. to assist it in raising funds for the settlement. The Settlement Agreement allows the Company until December 31, 2021, to complete its fundraising and pay the settlement amounts to Triangulum and Saucier.

The Settlement Agreement provides broad mutual releases to the Company, the Company’s officers and directors, Triangulum and Saucier related to all claims against each other. The parties agree to stay the litigation pending payment of the settlement funds. In addition, among other terms, Saucier and Triangulum have agreed not to compete with the Company for a period of five years from the date of payment of funds.

“The execution of this Settlement Agreement is a significant development for Galaxy,” stated Mark Lipparelli, Chairman of Galaxy’s Board of Directors. “We are active in our efforts to raise the funding necessary to complete our obligations under the Agreement and will provide updates, if any, as those plans develop. Our Board believes this is an appropriate settlement of the litigation between us and Mr. Saucier and his entity. Further, we are pleased to see steady progress in the Company’s results as our casino and online gaming partners emerge from the shutdowns associated with the COVID pandemic. We are hopeful calendar year 2022 will bring continued pandemic improvements coupled with the reduction of costly litigation expenses.”

Background

On May 6, 2019, the Company redeemed the shares of its common stock held by Triangulum (an entity controlled by Saucier) by a note in the amount of $39.1 million. As required, the Company made its annual interest only payments to Triangulum. Prior to the redemption, Triangulum held approximately 58% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Also on May 6, 2019, the Company filed a lawsuit against Triangulum and Saucier. Shortly thereafter, Triangulum and Saucier countersued the Company and certain of its board members. The redemption and the litigation are described in more detail in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.

 

October 6 - Fantini is wrapping up its At-Booth Product Demo video series at G2E today.

Videos will be posted as available at: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-at-booth-product-demos.html.


Participating companies in the At-Booth Product Demos:


AGS
Ainsworth
Aristocrat
Aruze
AXESnetwork
Eclipse Gaming Systems
Everi
Flexia Payments
Gaming Arts
GAN
Global Payments

IGT
Incredible Technologies
Interblock
Kambi
Konami
Novomatic
Scientific Games
Sightline Payments
Shark Trap
TCSJOHNHUXLEY
TransAct Technologies



All of our CEO One-on-One videos are available and can be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-ceo-one-on-one-interviews.html.

DIMENSION slot cabinet wins gold medal in gaming industry technology awards

Las Vegas, NV — October 6, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. received first place for Best Slot Product in the 20th Annual Global Gaming Business (GGB) Gaming & Technology Awards. The company’s DIMENSION 49J™ video slot cabinet was selected as the game which best exemplifies a step forward in industry technology. Launched last year as the first in an entirely new line of Konami cabinets, DIMENSION 49J demonstrated rapid success with its debut series All Aboard™, ranking Top 25 Grossing Parent Games – Premium Leased & WAP for ten consecutive months by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC and Fantini Research. In that time, the proven original cabinet has expanded to five unique DIMENSION form factors, to include DIMENSION 75C™, DIMENSION TOP Box™, DIMENSION 27™, and DIMENSION 49™, ranked the industry’s #1 top performing portrait cabinet (1).

 

“The growth, performance, and player popularity seen from DIMENSION is a demonstration of Konami’s promise to relentlessly deliver best-in-class products,” said Steve Sutherland, president & chief executive officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “From here in Las Vegas, to Australia, to Japan, Konami’s in-house development teams are working around the clock to bring casino players and properties the most rewarding technology and entertainment possible.”

All slot cabinets in Konami’s award-winning DIMENSION series feature a sheen silver finish, generous slant top, dual spin buttons, dual cup holders, sloped footrest, and wired and wireless phone charging. DIMENSION 49J is joined in the premium cabinet category by both the large-format, 75-inch curved screen DIMENSION 75C and the eye-catching upper portrait screen DIMENSION TOP Box. With debut series Fortune Mint™, the DIMENSION 49 portrait core cabinet has quickly risen to the top of industry performance charts, and shares the for-sale product category with Konami’s DIMENSION 27 stacked screen machine, backed by a library of 30+ available games.

“DIMENSION 49J is the start for a long line of creative game cabinets and content,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer. “We want to see DIMENSION slots in every casino property we serve. It has both the content depth and hardware dependability.”

Bull Blitz™, Lucky Envelope™, and BattleBots® are among the newest slot series featured on DIMENSION 49J during the 2021 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) held this week in Las Vegas. Similar to Konami’s popular All Aboard, Bull Blitz is arriving to G2E Las Vegas following demonstrated success in the Australian market. Lucky Envelope is an original linked progressive inspired by the gift giving tradition common in Chinese culture. The world’s first BattleBots slots are a premium licensed series available exclusively through Konami, based on the popular robot combat sport and reality TV show broadcast in more than 150 countries.

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

(1) EILERS-FANTINI Central Game Performance Database – Data Through April ‘21, May ‘21, June ‘21, and July ‘21

 

CEO ONE-ON-ONES AND AT BOOTH DEMOS AT G2E

October 5, 2021  -  Day two of G2E will include more CEO One-on-One interviews and the start of Fantini’s At-Booth Product Demo series.

Tuesday’s CEO One-on-One Interviews:

AXESnetwork CEO Earle Hall
Catena Media CEO Michael Daly
Eilers & Krejcik Principal Todd Eilers
Galaxy Gaming CEO Todd Cravens
Global Payments Gaming Solutions CEO Chris Justice
Interblock CEO John Connelly
Konami Gaming CEO Steve Sutherland
Novomatic Americas CEO Rick Meitzler
Scientific Games CEO of Gaming Matt Wilson

All videos will be posted as they become available at: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-ceo-one-on-one-interviews.html


Tuesday’s At-Booth Product Demos:

AGS
Ainsworth
Aristocrat
AXESnetwork
Everi
IGT
Interblock

These videos will be posted as they become available at:
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-at-booth-product-demos.html

LAS VEGAS (October 5, 2021) – In a first that changes the gaming industry forever, Aristocrat Gaming™ will release specialty Dune slot games in casinos timed to the U.S. theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ highly-anticipated Dune film.   This new game development of releasing timed to a major film’s theatrical release is a landmark in entertainment and further demonstrates Aristocrat’s leadership and commitment to innovation. Furthermore, a release of this kind deepens the ties between the gaming and filmed entertainment industries.

“We are thrilled to have the privilege of releasing the Dune slot game alongside the feature film for the first time in company history,” said Jon Hanlin, Aristocrat Gaming’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Business Analytics. “Once players leave the movie theater, they can continue the story and fun on casino floors nationwide.”   An adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestselling book from Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049), Dune is scheduled to open around the world beginning September 15, and in the US on October 22 in theaters and on HBO Max. Dune the slot game will feature a generous number of sights and sounds from the film with themed game play unique to the game.

see preview video

Dune the slot game appears, appropriately, on Aristocrat’s new and technologically advanced Neptune Double™ cabinet. Neptune Double provides players with an out-of-this-world theatrical style experience with curved 49-inch monitors and 4K visuals, state-of-the-art sound, and a custom-designed, adjustable sound chair.   Dune the slot game has a $500,000 multi-site progressive jackpot. Unique to Dune the slot game are new mechanics such as multiplier stacks, which add increased volatility and excitement to the base game, and frequent scatter triggered features use proven game mechanics in new ways.

Bonus Spin Xtreme™ Wins ‘Gold’ in Gaming & Technology Awards; Director of Sales Jamie Smith Named Among ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’

 

LAS VEGAS – October 5, 2021 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) or (the “Company”) today announced that its Table Products division won two key industry awards this week during the Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. AGS’ Bonus Spin Xtreme™ progressive side bet system won the coveted Gold award in the Gaming & Technology Awards, while the Company’s Director of Sales — Table Games Jamie Smith was named among the ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’.

       

Jamie Smith                                                                                              Bonus Spin Xtreme            

                  
AGS’ Senior Vice President of Table Products John Hemberger said, “We couldn’t be more thrilled that Bonus Spin Xtreme got the recognition it deserved. From the get-go, this product has been a game changer that has helped AGS in its pursuit to be the No. 1 table game progressives company in the world. We are also proud to recognize the captain of our Sales team – Jamie Smith – as a rising star in gaming. Jamie’s positive energy and laser-focus on winning have fueled the efforts of our Sales team and our ability to grow our footprint with leading-edge products like Bonus Spin Xtreme. Her leadership will continue to drive us forward as we capitalize on the significant greenfield in front of us.”

The annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards are the industry’s most prestigious awards for technology, products, and services that enhance the gaming experience. Last year, Bonus Spin Xtreme won the Silver award for ‘Best Table-Game Product or Innovation,’ and this year the judges selected it to win the top Gold award. Bonus Spin Xtreme was also shortlisted in the 2021 Global Gaming Awards as ‘Product Innovation of the Year’, recognized because it is the only table progressive which can link all tables within a casino and offer a single shared progressive jackpot. At this year’s G2E, customers will see how AGS has expanded the player universe by allowing Bonus Spin Xtreme integration onto community-style games like roulette, craps, and baccarat – a first of its kind.


The Emerging Leaders of Gaming program through The Innovation Group annually honors young professionals making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry. Smith was selected from more than 125 candidates nominated and is being recognized for being well equipped to lead the industry out of these extraordinary times and uniquely informed to direct its future.

LAS VEGAS – (October 4, 2021) Sightline Payments LLC and IGT, a subsidiary of International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT), today announced a partnership to deliver cashless gaming solutions through Sightline’s award-winning digital commerce platform Play+ and IGT’s IGTPay™ full-service funding solution, Resort Wallet™ cashless solution and PlaySports sports betting platform.

Play+ has been added as a funding method into IGT’s land based cashless wagering solution of IGTPay and Resort Wallet. By adding Play+ into IGTPay, players can fund their Resort Wallet accounts via Play+ and then use those funds for gaming and entertainment at casino properties. Consumers have come to expect the convenience of cashless payment options in their everyday lives, and this partnership will enable operators to provide a convenient, cost-effective, and safer alternative to paying with cash.

“Our technology enhances the gaming experience for both players and operators and working in tandem with IGT’s complementary suite of products will help us transform even more traditional casino floors into fully cashless ecosystems,” said Sightline Co-CEO Joe Pappano. “This partnership will provide players with the greatest variety of funding and withdrawal options while driving increased engagement and loyalty through a seamless digital payments ecosystem.”

“Collaborating with Sightline’s complementary technology will enable the gaming floors powered by the IGT ADVANTAGE system with the IGTPay and Resort Wallet solutions to provide an unparalleled, cashless gaming experience by offering Play+ as a funding method for players,” said Ryan Reddy, IGT Senior Vice President VLT, Systems and Payments. “The demand for cashless gaming solutions is at an all-time high and increasing rapidly, so this partnership will help operators give their patrons the convenience they’re looking for in a safe, secure, and seamless manner.”

The digital options made available by this partnership will empower customers with robust tools to self-monitor and govern their own spending and gaming behavior. Guests can track spending, set daily or hourly spending limits, and more, while casinos will have increased visibility and tools to ensure that guests are gaming responsibly.

Both Sightline and IGT will be exhibiting at the Global Gaming Expo 2021 in Las Vegas from October 4-7. To learn more about this partnership, stop by Sightline’s booth 4353 and IGT’s booth 3659.

About Sightline Payments
Sightline Payments is the U.S. sports betting and casino gaming market’s leading digital payments provider and mobile app developer. Sightline leverages cutting-edge technology to apply modern solutions to a traditionally cash-based industry projected to grow to more than $150 billion in the next few years. Sightline’s Play+ solution gives consumers a safe, secure, and responsible way to fund their online and in-person gaming activities and enables casinos to offer cashless wagering options across the entire property. With more than 1.5 million accounts and 70+ partners across the sports betting, lottery, racing, and online and brick-and-mortar casino markets, Sightline is uniquely positioned to transform the traditional gaming landscape. Learn more at SightlinePayments.com.

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

October 4, 2021 - Fantini Research is once again back at G2E, interviewing the gaming industry’s most influential CEOs covering topics including the future of their companies, industry trends and must-see products displayed at the show.

Monday’s CEO One-on-One Interviews:

John Acres, Acres Manufacturing

David Lopez, AGS

Bill Miller, American Gaming Association

Trevor Croker, Aristocrat

Mike Rumbolz, Everi

Mike Dreitzer, Gaming Arts

James Maida, GLI

Renato Ascoli, IGT

Lorne Weil, Inspired

Mike Pollock, Spectrum Gaming


All videos will be posted as they become available at: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-ceo-one-on-one-interviews.html.

IGT's VIP sports betting and gaming solution wins top prize in "Best Consumer-Service Technology" category of esteemed awards program