LAS VEGAS (September 16, 2021) – “The global market for gaming technology has really exploded. There’s new technology opportunity, and there are certainly new players in the game,” says Marcus Prater, executive director of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) during his conversation with GLI CEO James Maida in the latest episode of Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Illuminating Conversations web series.   The episode is available now exclusively at https://gaminglabs.com/illuminatingconversations and lends an eye to suppliers’ exhibits at next month’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

For example, Maida and Prater give insights into the future of gaming and discuss the organization’s views on payment modernization and the threat posed by unregulated and illegal gaming devices sometimes referred to as “skill” games. The pair also talk about AGEM’s growth over the last decade and how suppliers have united through AGEM to pursue important issues affecting the gaming industry worldwide.   The gaming industry’s positive impact on community is also a topic, and as part of the discussion, Maida and Prater talk about GLI and AGEM’s Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative, which has helped to positively impact organizations such as UNLV’s College of Engineering, the International Problem Gambling Center, and the National Native American Veterans Memorial.   The Illuminating Conversations web series is yet another way GLI gives the gaming industry critical insights into the future that boost confidence to explore new markets. Watch this new episode now, and also access the entire Season One library for free, only at gaminglabs.com.   Follow GLI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTubeand be the first to know when new Illuminating Conversations episodes are available.

IGT Resort Wallet and IGTPay cashless technologies and IGT Mobile Lottery Solution garner global notoriety in annual awards program

Oklahoma casino upgrades IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system to become first in State to offer IGT's fully integrated turnkey cashless solution

Leading casino games and systems provider expands upon proven entertainment

Las Vegas, NV — September 15, 2021

Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a competitive lineup of premium slot entertainment, core game releases, and casino systems technology premiering at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on October 5 – 7, 2021. From fresh DIMENSION cabinet formats to new SYNKROS® features, Konami is focused on adding greater value to proven successful innovations, to drive reliable gains within the industry. Gaming executives and professionals at this year’s event can see award-winning SYNKROS features such as SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and technology such as cashless wagering and TITO support at games; cardless login by player phone number, QR code, and/or Near Field Communication (NFC); new Konetic™ employee mobile features such as Jackpot processing, and more. And building upon the success if its award-winning DIMENSION slot cabinet series, Konami is marking the G2E debut of its top popular DIMENSION 49™ portrait cabinet, DIMENSION 27™ stacked screen cabinet, and additional, never-before-seen premium machines.

“Konami is delivering winning developments to the casino floor in the immediate months and years ahead, in an effort to achieve meaningful gains for operators and continuous advancement for our industry as a whole,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “From expanded SYNKROS contactless technology to new DIMENSION premium formats, Konami is adding even greater value to what is proven successful in the space.”

New DIMENSION cabinets are arriving at G2E Las Vegas for the first time—all of which include the same sheen silver finish, relaxed slant top, dual spin buttons, dual cupholders, and wired and wireless phone chargers featured in the original award-winning DIMENSION 49J™. Ranked the industry’s highest indexing portrait cabinet for four consecutive months, DIMENSION 49 is a for-sale, flat-screen version of the J-curve machine and it is featured at G2E 2021 with new brand extensions on Konami’s popular series like Treasure Ball™.  Konami’s new DIMENSION 27 with three, stacked 27-inch screens is also making its G2E premiere with original linked series such as Panda Power™.  Additionally, Konami is unveiling a new premium cabinet format, with its own unique content library.

“Our expanded line of DIMENSION cabinets has helped launch some of the industry’s most popular new slots,” said Jingoli. “With series such as Treasure Ball Duo Luck, Panda Power, Celestial Riches Eclipse, Bull Blitz, and more soon to be added, we’ve only just begun exploring the DIMENSION line’s potential.”   

Similar to Konami’s popular All Aboard™, Bull Blitz™ is arriving to G2E Las Vegas following demonstrated success in the Australian market. The slot series is featured on DIMENSION 49J during G2E 2021, along with Lucky Envelope™—an entirely new premium linked progressive inspired by the gift giving tradition common in Chinese culture. In addition, a new premium licensed series premieres at Konami’s 2021 exhibit with the G2E debut of BattleBots slots, based on the popular robot combat sport and reality TV show broadcast in over 150 countries. The world’s first BattleBots themed slots are displayed throughout the show on DIMENSION 49J with custom sign display options.   

“Last G2E, DIMENSION 49J was voted one of the industry’s most anticipated new cabinets. The machine has clearly delivered on the excitement with hit games like All Aboard and Ocean Spin, and now we’re taking it even further with BattleBots, Bull Blitz, Lucky Envelope, and more,” said Jingoli.

Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system team is hosting live demonstrations throughout the G2E 2021 event, showing new tools, features, and product features aimed at cashless, cardless, player convenience, and other improvements to the overall player experience. New and current SYNKROS customers have access to a wave of releases like new table games cashless wagering, login by phone number, built-in VIP host, multi-site exclusion management, and more. They can also tap through Konami’s newest mobile technology for its Konetic employee mobile app.

“For years, Konami’s SYNKROS cashless technology has proven success in locations around the globe, and it continues to grow and advance in some of the world’s most competitive gaming markets,” said Jingoli. “That combined with an array of other operator-configurable player conveniences are empowering SYNKROS customers to exceed expectations in truly exciting ways.”

Attendees are encouraged to visit booth #1256 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center on October 5 - 7, 2021 to explore these and more Konami releases. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., please visit www.konamigaming.com.

Company continues as a valued partner to WestLotto for instant ticket printing services

LONDON – Sept. 13, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a new instant ticket services contract with Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co. OHG (“WestLotto”).

Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will provide a range of instant ticket production and services for WestLotto with unlimited potential. The Lottery will gain additional marketing support from IGT’s Instant Advantage™ program that includes portfolio planning, game development, analytics, distribution, and retail execution to provide the best player experience.

“WestLotto has worked with IGT on instant ticket production to grow our instants business responsibly,” said Andreas Kötter, WestLotto CEO. “IGT provides top-level service and support for the development of each instant ticket game in the portfolio, and we are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership.”

“As WestLotto’s instant ticket supplier of choice, IGT is committed to supporting a strategic, innovation-rich game portfolio that meets the needs of the Lottery’s players,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “With IGT’s Instant Advantage program we draw upon global and market-specific deep-dive analytics, benchmarks and databases to support continuous growth for WestLotto instant ticket sales and contributions to good causes.”

For the last 13 years, WestLotto and IGT have worked closely to strategically deliver compelling games to market, supporting a robust portfolio for constant player enjoyment. As a result, growth has been steady, despite strong regulations, enabling WestLotto to provide greater returns to good causes. IGT also supports WestLotto as the lottery’s central system provider since 2003.

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

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Annual Conference will take place September 13-16 in Boston, USA. Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES, will be delivering the first Keynote on How Big Data will Reshape Compliance & Regulation.

“IAGR is the world’s most prestigious association for driving innovation and fostering international cooperation among regulators,” stated Earle G. Hall, President & CEO of AXES. “It is an honor for me to speak to such a reputable and distinguished audience of global influencers and policymakers. We are at a tipping point, information availability, reliability and accuracy will make the difference in our industry. I am humbled to share my vision and the path to embracing big data to create a more secure, transparent and integral industry."

IAGR’s annual conference brings senior international gambling regulators and industry stakeholders together to hear from leading speakers, discuss known and emerging issues and connect and share knowledge about regulatory policy and practice, the latest research and industry developments and trends. IAGR 2021 stands apart from the increasingly crowded annual calendar of gambling conferences because it’s the representative body for gambling regulators and provides a voice and mechanism to help inform and shape regulatory policy and practice. 

For more information about the IAGR conference, visit www.iagr2021.com.

Quick Custom Intelligence (“QCI”) and AXES jointly announced the release of Beat the Streak (BTS) Jackpot. BTS captures and analyzes game patterns and outcomes to deliver customizable winning and losing streak prizes per game, bank, location and/or wide area progressive to increase player loyalty and engagement while creating new and accretive revenue for the casino. BTS is built on the proven AXES IoT platform to deliver real time streak responses (Jackpots).

“Beat the Streak is the most exciting jackpot innovation I have seen in our Industry in many years,” stated Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES.  “Game volatility can cause a very negative player experience. Rewarding streaks removes this inherent gaming risk, because game volatility is offset and replaced by excitement and even a life-changing moment. BTS is an application built on the proven AXES IoT platform and delivers a real time experience by reinventing the gaming experience with this cutting-edge jackpot to our clients worldwide. 

“With over 30,000 games worldwide running in real time, AXES provides a truly unique innovative platform not seen before in the gaming industry,” said Mr. Andrew Cardno, CTO of QCI.  Mr. Cardno went on to say, “Launching this unique guest jackpot experience with innovative partners like AXES, affords QCI the opportunity to develop industry-leading technology for our customers that is customizable and drives customer’s time on device and casino profits.”

Long-time IGT Executive Knudson honored for immense impact and contributions to tribal gaming growth

Fantini Research is proud to announce Acres Manufacturing as the Global Presenting Sponsor of Fantini’s online and trade show content for the year, starting with Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021.

Acres Manufacturing is also the sponsor of Fantini Research’s highly anticipated At-Booth Product Demo Series that will return this year at G2E’s in-person event.

“We are excited to return to a live G2E this year and are especially excited to have legendary gaming innovator John Acres and Acres Manufacturing step up as presenting sponsor for all of our gaming show content throughout 2022,” CEO Frank Fantini said.

“We are proud to partner with Fantini Research as the 2022 Global Presenting Sponsor and sponsor of the Fantini At-Booth Product Demos at G2E 2021. Our history of innovation continues at Acres Manufacturing with Foundation – a game changing casino management system that provides real-time data, instant bonusing and a single wallet cashless solution compatible with any slot machine or table game. We look forward to G2E 2021,” Acres Manufacturing CEO John Acres said.

“We also are proud that International Game Technology and Ainsworth Game Technology are returning as major sponsors as well as all of our sponsors whose generosity allows us to present industry-leading content throughout the year,” Fantini said.

IGT is sponsor of the always popular G2E CEO One-on-One video interviews and, throughout the year, the CEO Insights series in which gaming’s top CEOs lend their understanding of trends shaping the future. Current interviews in that series can be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/ceo-insights.html.

Ainsworth is the sponsor of all news and exhibitor updates for both Fantini’s G2E 2021 coverage and all trade shows throughout 2022 as the Global Trade Show News sponsor.

Other sponsors:

GAN - Sponsor of Fantini's Gaming Show: A Virtual Trade Show where companies exhibit their newest products and news throughout the year: https://www.fantinisgamingshow.com/

Everi – Sponsoring Emerging Insights interviews in which CEOs discuss emerging companies and trends: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) - Public Policy Insights sponsor in which regulators and legislators discuss public policies affecting the industry: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/public-policy-insights.html.

Global Payments Gaming Solutions - Investor Insights in which the best investors in gaming share their best ideas: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/investor-insights.html.

Advantage Level Sponsors make possible much of the content presented at G2E:
Galaxy Gaming, Gaming Arts, Catena Media, and Axes Network.
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/g2e/g2e-2021-sponsors.html

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Anyone interested in becoming an Advantage Sponsor, please contact Ashley Diem at ADiem@FantiniResearch.com.



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VGT Class II Innovations by Aristocrat has created the enchanting Choy’s Kingdom™, a new Class II game where a magical ancient kingdom combines modern gaming mechanics for a fun gaming experience like none other.   Choy’s Kingdom comes to the floor with two launch titles, Dancing Foo™ and Lunar Festival™, and each is a heavily themed journey to a world filled with lucky koi, ancient coins, beating drums, dancing dragons, and Choy’s rewarding money bags.   Inspired by the player-favorite Gold Stacks 88™, Choy’s Kingdom combines true Hold & Spin with innovative quadruple play potential.

In Choy’s Kingdom, players pursue red and gold money bags to trigger engaging features. Players will discover more Hold & Spin action with single, double, triple, and quadruple Hold & Spin potential. Player-selectable multi-denominations, two linked jackpots, and two linear bonus prizes add to the fun. A grand SSP jackpot starts at $10,000.   Features include Hold & Spin, triggered by six or more red money bags, and give players the potential to unlock four reel matrices. Six or more gold money bags trigger the Super Hold & Spin feature, where all four reel matrices unlocked.   Visit Choy's Kingdom Page In the Choose Your Volatility feature, players can select fewer free games with more money bags, or more free games with fewer money bags. In the Free Games feature, more money bags are added to the reels for a chance to trigger the Hold & Spin and Super Hold & Spin features.   All games in the Choy’s Kingdom family appear on the award-winning MarsX™ cabinet. Choy’s Kingdom games are high volatility with frequent feature frequency. Denominations range from 1c-$1.   For more information on Choy’s Kingdom or any of Aristocrat’s Class II games, contact your Aristocrat representative today.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Digital, the online gaming division of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or "the company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, and player loyalty solutions, announced it has partnered with BetMGM to launch the custom-themed game "Borgata 777 Respin."

Delivered via Everi's proprietary Spark Remote Game Server™, the Borgata 777 Respin game is the first title Everi has developed in coordination with BetMGM. It is currently available through BetMGM Casino, Borgata Casino, and Party Casino in New Jersey, and on BetMGM Casino and Borgata Casino in Pennsylvania.

"This rewarding collaboration with BetMGM brings online gamers a thrilling new title that adds to and enhances our award-winning stepper, video slot, and progressive jackpots content offerings," said David Lucchese, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Digital for Everi. "BetMGM is a trusted operator-partner and is committed to our collective goal of delivering memorable experiences to players."

Borgata 777 Respin offers a re-spin bonus that triggers randomly on any winning spin and each re-spin awards prizes equal to or more valuable than the previous re-spin. Through wild Borgata symbols, players also gain the opportunity for wins with 10x, 5x, and 3x multipliers.

"Everi has a reputation for developing engaging content and has delivered an incredible title in Borgata 777 Respin, a game sure to resonate with our players," said Oliver Bartlett, BetMGM's Director of Online Gaming. "BetMGM continues to leverage its strong themes and iconic brands to build the most robust online gaming portfolio and we're thrilled to provide players with another exciting gaming option."

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 9, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been shortlisted in two categories in the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2021 (GRA’s).   GLI’s SVP of Quality and Technical Compliance Christine Gallo has been shortlisted in the Chief Compliance Officer of the Year category, and Technical Compliance Specialist, Digital Mike Robbins has been shortlisted in the Compliance Rising Star category.

Christine Gallo and Mike Robbins   “As one of the world’s foremost compliance organizations, we are thrilled that Christine and Mike have been shortlisted for these honors. Their dedication to compliance serves as a model to our staff worldwide, which leverages our decades of global experience to help our clients achieve their goals, no matter how big or small, or how unique the challenge,” said GLI CEO James Maida.   Under Gallo’s leadership, GLI helps thousands of clients in 480 jurisdictions achieve and maintain compliance. The millions of gaming equipment certifications her team have awarded for suppliers and regulators are the gaming industry’s backbone. She continually raises the profile of compliance throughout GLI’s 24 offices, reminding the company’s teams that compliance is priority one.   Robbins pioneers new testing methodologies, and he is a standards expert whose knowledge and insights are sought after by GLI’s clients all over the world, from both established and emerging jurisdictions. His vast knowledge of existing and emerging technologies makes him an authority on how evolving technologies affect existing regulations and vice versa, making him an essential expert in the overall evolution of the gaming industry.   According to event organizers, the VIXIO GRAs recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and businesses across the gambling landscape who have excelled in the field of compliance, corporate social responsibility, and responsible gambling over the course of the year.   For more information about how GLI can give you leading compliance advice and insights into the future of gaming, contact your GLI representative. You can also learn more by following GLI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 8, 2021) – Bragg Gaming Group (Bragg) has selected Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to provide a broad range of testing, audit, and regulatory advisory services.    GLI’s services will further empower Bragg to pursue its business goals throughout Canada, Europe, and the United States, armed with a better understanding of compliance and gaming market intelligence needs.   GLI will provide services such as pre-compliance and compliance testing of iGaming and/or sports betting systems, regulatory advisory services, technical standards support, and technology assistance, support, and consultation.   “GLI’s standing expertise and experience in the North American markets are well-known, so it wasn’t a difficult decision to collaborate with such world-renowned experts,” said Bragg’s Chief Technical Officer, Peter Lavric. “GLI already works closely with Spin Games, a company we expect to join Bragg Gaming Group soon (as previously announced). We have already completed the integration, which will technically allow the distribution of our exclusive Oryx Hub games in regulated U.S. states via Spin. This is pending final approval from the regulators, and our new relationship with GLI at Bragg Gaming Group level is an important part of that process.”

GLI Senior Account Executive Raul Bouchot   “Given the strengths of Bragg and its subsidiary Oryx Gaming, we believe there is incredible value we can provide to help with their growth trajectory,” said Raul Bouchot, GLI Senior Account Executive. “The services we provide Bragg will cross the wide spectrum of our integrated compliance services and are illustrative of the depth and breadth of GLI’s service offerings.”   To learn more about GLI’s tailored support in all areas of compliance, visit gaminglabs.com/services.

Segment comprises high-growth iGaming and sports betting businesses

LONDON, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its world-class PlaySports platform footprint will expand into Wisconsin through an agreement to power sports betting at Oneida Casino, on the Oneida Nation Reservation. Operated by the Oneida Nation, Oneida Casino, located at 2020 Airport Drive in Green Bay, will leverage IGT's turnkey PlaySports solution for retail and mobile sports betting. The Oneida Nation is the first tribe in Wisconsin to receive approval from the State government to operate a sports betting program at a casino.

"We look forward to partnering with IGT to introduce sports betting to our loyal patrons and becoming the first casino in Wisconsin to operate a sportsbook," said Louise Cornelius, Oneida Casino Gaming General Manager. "Implementing IGT's proven PlaySports platform and trading advisory services will strongly enhance Oneida Casino as a premier gaming destination."

"IGT applauds the Oneida Nation for being the first tribe in Wisconsin to re-negotiate its compact with the State and position themselves to reap the long-term benefits of deploying IGT's world-class PlaySports solution," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "We're committed to supporting Oneida's sports betting vision and producing the highest quality technology, solutions, and services to successfully launch and sustain its sports betting operations."

For more information about IGT PlaySports, visit igt.com/PlaySports or visit us on LinkedIn.

Next gen robots rumble and roll in a never-before-seen casino slot series

Las Vegas, NV — September 1, 2021

BattleBots, the world’s premier robot combat competition, announced the first official BattleBots casino slot games. Developed by Konami Gaming, Inc., a global leader in casino gaming, the industry’s first BattleBots slot machine is now previewing to the public at Caesars Entertainment Studios during the new season taping and 2021 World Championship. This never-before-seen slot game includes some of BattleBots’ most iconic robot competitors like Tombstone, Witch Doctor, HyperShock, and more. BattleBots slots take players on a combat to cash as robots strike, swing, shove, slice, and smash with each spin, toward the win! 

 

“For more than two decades, BattleBots fans have taken part in the competition’s most exciting moments. Now BattleBots slots are taking robot fighting time to the casino floor, as another way to join in iconic scenes and machines from the show—with a cash chance,” said Edward Roski (Trey), BattleBots creator and CEO. “Teams and audiences here at the 2021 World Championship event have been truly wowed by the slot game’s unique creativity and massive presence. We’re thrilled to work with Konami to bring BattleBots to the gaming arena.”

“When people across the world watch BattleBots, it gives a sense of excitement, competition, curiosity, and wit unlike any other competition. There is no combat sport quite like BattleBots. And there’s no casino slot quite like BattleBots,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “We put the BattleBox into a casino slot—where the battle is a bonus and the Giant Nut is a Grand Jackpot.”

The new BattleBots slot series is displayed at the live taping of BattleBots Season 6, at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas through September 4, 2021. Tickets are available to the public ($40-$200) and can be purchased by visiting the BattleBots ticketing page. The new BattleBots linked progressive jackpot game is shown on Konami’s newest game machine hardware DIMENSION 75C™, with 75-inch curved screen in 4K Ultra High-Definition (UHD). Konami will also be making the series available on its award-winning DIMENSION 49J™ machine, with 49-inch “J-curve” display in 4K UHD. The slot game’s general release is scheduled for next year.

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

About BattleBots
BattleBots is the most popular robotic combat sport in the world, now seen in over 150 countries. The famous reality TV show and live event feature custom built, remote-controlled robots, designed and operated by competitors to fight in an area combat elimination tournament. Created by Ed Roski and Greg Munson, BattleBots is produced by BattleBots, Inc. and Whalerock Industries. Executive producers are Chris Cowan, Edward Roski (Trey), Greg Munson, Tom Gutteridge, Aaron Catling, and Evan Gatica. For more information about BattleBots, please visit battlebots.com.

About Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION (TSE: 9766). The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS® gaming enterprise management system, please visit www.konamigaming.com.

What would happen if you put Aristocrat’s legendary Buffalo™ brand, Timber Wolf™, and 50 Lions™ games together in one cabinet and then added innovative game play? You’d get Aristocrat Legends™, a new Class III game from Aristocrat Gaming.

Inspired by the player favorite Wonder 4™, in Aristocrat Legends, players choose any one of the three games and play four-reel sets at once. Plus, these three legendary player-favorite games now have the added thrill of metamorphic jackpot engagement where each game has its own persistent collection of coins for added player engagement.   Jackpots add to the excitement with a Grand MSP jackpot that starts at $250,000. A Major SSP jackpot starts at $500, and there are also two potential linear jackpots.   Aristocrat Legends has three entertaining features. First, Jackpot Match 3 gives players the chance to win any progressive level. In Legends Wheel, not just one but two wheels spin to award players a bonus and Free Games on all four reel sets. Then in Free Games Booster, players will discover their favorite Free Games with even more multipliers and wilds.

Discover Aristocrat Legends

A game this big can only appear on the large dual screens of Aristocrat’s legendary Edge X™ cabinet with its dual wide screens and state-of-the-art graphics and sounds. Aristocrat Legends has medium volatility and frequent feature frequency. Denominations range from 1c-10c.   For more information on Aristocrat Legends or any of Aristocrat’s legendary Class III games, contact your Aristocrat representative today.

August 26, 2021 - Australian slot machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology has reported a loss before tax of AU$59.2 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2021, although just AU$2.6 million of that loss was recorded in the second half of the financial year.

The FY21 loss, widened from a loss of AU$43 million in 2020, came despite a 7% increase in revenue to AU$159.5 million, where gains in the North American and Australian markets offset a significant decline in Latin America.

Ainsworth said the FY21 loss would have only been just AU$17.1 million if not for currency translation impacts and one-off items, with a 1H21 loss of AU$18.7 million and 2H21 profit of AU$1.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA of AU$15.5 million, up from AU$5.8 million a year earlier, included EBITDA of AU$1.1 million for the first half of FY21 and AU$14.4 million in the second half.

According to Ainsworth’s FY21 results release, international markets contributed 76% of the group’s total revenue at AU$120.5 million, with revenue from North America up 23% year-on-year to AU$88.5 million.

The Australian region also performed well, with revenue up 38% year-on-year and EBITDA by 15% to AU$5.4 million including increases in all states except Victoria. Ainsworth added that despite current uncertainties across Australia due to COVID-10 lockdowns in Victoria and New South Wales, customers are c continuing to invest in their gaming floors in preparation for when venues reopen.

However, revenues in Latin America fell 56% in FY21 to AU$18.3 million with mandated closures and restricted access in Mexico, Argentina and Peru impacting results.

Ainsworth reported a 28% increase in online revenue to AU$5.9 million after launching real money gaming in New Jersey in April 2020.

 

Ainsworth's presentation is at: https://www.agtslots.com/assets/ASX-Release---Financial-Results-FY21_Presentation-1630034518.pdf

NEWS RELEASE - August 26, 2021

Cavalcade of Innovation

New product demo now available from
Ainsworth


A STAR Curve XL

The A STAR Curve XL is Ainsworth’s newest and largest premium cabinet featuring a 4K, 55-inch floating infinity monitor and 27-inch LCD topper. The cabinet was specifically built for high-denomination linked progressive games.

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



The Cavalcade of Innovation is sponsored by Ainsworth.


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

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

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

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

LAS VEGAS (August 26, 2021) - Aristocrat Gaming's™ MarsX™ cabinet is a landmark in design and engineering, and now the company has launched the cabinet in Argentina at Casino Buenos Aires.   Players are "Xperiencing the Difference" of MarsX's inventive game play on two incredibly popular game titles: Buffalo Gold Collection™ and Buffalo Gold Revolution™.

Dario Montero, General Manager for Casino Buenos Aires, said, “We are happy to be the first in Argentina to incorporate MarsX, the latest Aristocrat product for this region. At Casino Buenos Aires, our premise is to create fun spaces for our clients. That is why we always look for products of excellence aimed at generating a first-class experience, and at the same time accompanying the growth of the company. MarsX is an exceptional product that adds to our innovative gaming offering and since its debut it has received the most attention from our visitors. "   Chris Rowe, managing director for Latin America and EMEA for Aristocrat said, "At Aristocrat, our passion is to invent products that help our customers create fun gaming experiences for their guests. The MarsX cabinet is a result of the industry's top talent pursuing this passion . We are thrilled to launch MarsX and its featured games with our partners at Casino Buenos Aires. "   Aristocrat's MarsX was named “Top Performing New Cabinet - Premium” in the 2020 EKG Awards; “Top Performing NEW Cabinet - Core” in the 2019 EKG Slot Awards, and “Land-Based Product of the Year” in the 2020 Global Gaming Awards.   Sleek, modern, and inventive, MarsX fits easily into any standard cabinet space, and when placed back-to-back, its unique shape opens sight lines across the casino. Its ergonomic design provides more efficient accessibility for field service technicians, decreasing service time in the field. Game-complimentary sync edge lighting creates a unique play environment, and LCD toppers are supported with game-driven content for added entertainment. Players enjoy MarsX's two 27 ”4k displays, premium virtual button deck, wireless charging technology, and 4: 1 speaker system.

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TOWAOC, Colo. (August 23, 2021) – Ute Mountain Casino Hotel has announced its plan to open the first-ever retail sportsbook powered by IGT’s market-leading PlaySports platform within the Four Corners on August 24. Located beside the front entrance of the main casino floor, the Ute Mountain Sportsbook will lead the way for Colorado’s sports betting industry and establish a beachhead for the UteBet mobile app.

“This passion project has been our best-kept secret over the past year, as we’ve persevered through the global pandemic and brought together all the moving parts in order to make this happen,” said General Manager, Rick Scheer. “On August 24 we will make history as we open the doors to our first-ever Sportsbook.”

BETTING ON UTE MOUNTAIN
Led by Jay Petrick, Sportsbook Manager, the Ute Mountain Sportsbook will surround guests with sixteen 55” LED screens and a dominating 98” LED screen to display featured events and odds. Positioned in the center of the venue exists a relaxed seating area with over 25 spots available for reservations. Players will have access to three operated betting stations, four self-serving kiosks and a designated cage for large bets.

“Our goal is to create the ultimate betting experience by fusing the world-class services provided by IGT with the local essence of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe,” said Petrick.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) today announced that it has entered into a number of deals to further expand its world-class Digital game development capability, in line with its growth strategy. The investments are strongly aligned to targeted genres, particularly the highgrowth casual and merge segments where Aristocrat Digital already has a presence, and the social casino segment, in which the business has a market-leading position globally.

In total, three new studios will join Aristocrat Digital, deepening the business’ access to game development talent and studio capabilities in top-tier mobile game talent hubs across Northern and Eastern Europe. Details are as follows:

• Aristocrat has agreed to acquire Helsinki-based free-to-play mobile gaming studio Futureplay, which specialises in the growing merge/match 3 segment of the casual market. Founded in 2015, Futureplay has released six games that have been played by over 140 million users around the world, including titles such as Merge Gardens, Idle Farming Empire and Battlelands Royale. Futureplay will operate under the proven leadership of Jami Laes, as a studio reporting within Aristocrat’s Plarium business. This will bring together Plarium’s best-in-class game development infrastructure and marketing expertise with Futureplay’s outstanding casual mobile capabilities enabling Plarium to expand and diversify their portfolio (which includes the global sensation RAID: Shadow Legends).

• Given talent opportunities in the region, Aristocrat has established a further Helsinkibased studio, Northern Stars. Northern Stars will focus on the emerging hybrid casual genre under the world-class game development and studio leaders, Minwoo Lee (ex EA, Rovio, Ubisoft) and Antti Nikander (ex Rovio). Minwoo and Antti bring a wealth of experience to the Group, which will help us grow Aristocrat’s presence in Finland and further expand our game development capabilities.

• Aristocrat has acquired Playsoft, the Gda?sk (Poland) based mobile gaming studio specialising in the social casino genre. Playsoft has a 13+ year track record of developing more than 50 successful game titles for third party partners. Playsoft will operate within the Product Madness business, and continue to be led by its impressive founders Nicolas Bensignor and Pierre Olivier Monteil. The studio will help accelerate Product Madness’s pipeline and deliver innovation, while establishing a strong footprint for the company in another strategic European location.

Aristocrat Digital’s CEO, Michael Lang, said “These deals are consistent with Aristocrat’s successful strategy of bringing more world-class game development talent and capability into the organisation to expand our game pipeline and sustain our strong growth momentum in
Digital.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Futureplay, Northern Stars and Playsoft to the Aristocrat Digital family, given their impressive track records in game development, creativity and innovation. Coupled with Aristocrat Digital’s ambitious strategy, global scale, marketing and investment
capabilities, we look forward to helping our new colleagues reach new heights as part of Aristocrat.”

“We will continue to be active in pursuing global talent and studio deals that accelerate our growth strategy, alongside our sustained proven focus in driving organic growth and abovemarket results” Mr Lang concluded.

High-performing core content on premium-caliber cabinet elevates player experiences in California

 

IGT announced today that its PeakSlant49™ cabinet with high-performing video core content is now entertaining players at San Manuel Casino in Highland, Calif. The casino currently features 132 PeakSlant49 cabinets with the initial themes of Stinkin’ Rich^® Skunks Gone Wild and Regal Riches™.

The addition of these cabinets and games was part of the resort’s recently completed expansion that included 1,500 slot machines and the unveiling of an enlarged gaming space. Players at San Manuel Casino were among the first in the country to enjoy IGT’s legendary core games on this premium-caliber cabinet.

“Driving innovation and delighting players has been San Manuel Casino’s priority for 35 years,” said Peter Arceo, General Manager of San Manuel Casino. “With IGT’s PeakSlant49 cabinets, San Manuel Casino can offer our valued guests a pipeline of IGT’s preferred core content for years to come, aligning brilliantly with our promise to always deliver exceptional entertainment to our customers.”

“San Manuel Casino being among the first gaming venues in the U.S. to offer IGT core games on the PeakSlant49 cabinet is consistent with the casino’s reputation for embracing future-forward solutions that elevate the player experience,” said Ken Bossingham, IGT’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Gaming. “Stinkin’ Rich Skunks Gone Wild and the high-performing Regal Riches games are a few of IGT’s Proven Performer titles that vividly stand out in ultra-high definition on our premium-caliber PeakSlant49 cabinet.”

IGT initially launched the PeakSlant49 cabinet as a premium, for-lease cabinet in 2020, but in May 2021 the Company announced it was extending the hardware to its for-sale cabinet portfolio.

The PeakSlant49 video slots cabinet is an attention-grabbing focal point on any casino floor. The cabinet’s 49-inch, progressively curved Ultra-HD display is complemented with a 27-inch video topper. The cabinet’s intelligent lighting and player-convenience features such as an inductive wireless charger, USB port and comfortable 13.3-inch dynamic player panel all contribute to the hardware’s popularity and strong performance.

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB:GLXZ), a developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems for land-based casinos and iGaming, announced today its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Financial Highlights Q2 2021 vs. Q2 2020

• Revenue increased to $4,749K from $664K
• Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $2,147 from a loss of $(1,420)K
• Net income of $550K vs. a net loss of $(2,207)K
• Net Income per share (diluted) of $0.03 vs net loss per share (diluted) of $(0.12)

H1 2021 vs. H1 2020

• Revenue increased to $9,032K from $5,158K
• Adjusted EBITDA2 increased to $3,840K from $80K
• Net income of $639K vs. a net loss of $(2,090)K
• Net Income per share (diluted) of $0.03 vs net loss per share (diluted) of $(0.12)

Balance Sheet Changes (vs. December 31, 2020)

Cash decreased 4% to $5,780K
Total debt (gross) decreased to $50,767K from $51,914K Stockholders’ deficit decreased to $(23,431)K from $(24,797)K

Executive Comments

“The second quarter of 2021 showed a welcome improvement in our land-based business and continued growth in our online business,” said Todd Cravens, Galaxy’s President and CEO. “Revenue in our land-based business increased from $2,826K in Q1 2021 to $3,183K in Q2 2021 despite casinos in the UK – our largest land-based market – remaining closed until mid-May. In the online business, revenue (net of royalties) increased to $1,566K in Q2 2021 from $1,457K in Q1 2021. We expect an acceleration on online revenue growth in the second half of 2021 as, among other things, live-dealer gaming through our largest client goes live in Michigan.”

“Cash declined modestly in Q2 2021 due primarily to the annual payment of $782K in accrued share redemption consideration in Q2 2021,” stated Harry Hagerty, Galaxy’s CFO. “We were in compliance with the covenants in our bank debt with the exception of minimum EBITDA, and the bank has agreed to forebear enforcement of a violation of that covenant through Q3 of 2021.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Galaxy cautions readers that any forward- looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information due to a number of factors, including those listed from time to time in reports that Galaxy files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Galaxy Gaming

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Galaxy Gaming (galaxygaming.com) develops and distributes innovative proprietary table games, state-of-the-art electronic wagering platforms and enhanced bonusing systems to land-based, riverboat, cruise ships and online casinos worldwide. Through its iGaming partner Games Marketing Ltd., Galaxy Gaming licenses its proprietary table games to the online gaming industry. Galaxy’s games can be played online at FeelTheRush.com. Connect with Galaxy on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Contact:
Media:	Phylicia Middleton (702) 936-5216
Investors:	Harry Hagerty (702) 938-1740

¹ Adjusted EBITDA excludes expenses related to our litigation with Triangulum of $80K in Q2 2021 and $480K in Q2 2020.
² Adjusted EBITDA excludes expenses related to our litigation with Triangulum of $330K in 1H 2021 and $653K in 1H 2020.

Sequential Revenue Growth of 24%, Driven by Strong International Results in B2C Segment

Reiterates Revenue Guidance of $125 - $135 Million, or 270% yr/yr Growth at the Mid-point

Signed Exclusive Deals with Ainsworth and Incredible Technologies Further Augmenting
Content Portfolio

Irvine, California | August 16, 2021: GAN Limited (the “Company” or “GAN”) (NASDAQ: GAN), a
leading full-service Internet gaming software-as-a-service provider to the real-money Internet gaming
(RMiG), online sports betting, and simulated gaming (SIM) industries, today announced its operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Dermot Smurfit, CEO of GAN stated: “Our business momentum accelerated through the first half of 2021, as we continue to scale the business and build significant brand awareness across our key business-to-business (B2B) and consumer facing (B2C) end-markets. This was highlighted by a very strong second quarter, which included nearly 70% sequential top-line growth in our B2C segment compared to the first quarter. Additionally, our B2B US gross operator revenue grew 4% sequentially, despite a seasonably slower U.S. sports calendar. We have now supported 11 successful real money gaming launches year-to-date, including the highly successful and multi-faceted transition of Churchill Downs onto the GAN platform during the second quarter.”

“Most importantly, we made great progress in executing our long-term growth strategy during the first half of the year. This included significant development work in the integration of our new sportsbook engine into our B2B product suite, which we plan to debut at Global Gaming Expo this fall. It also was highlighted by two exciting, exclusive content deals with Ainsworth and Incredible Technologies. We continue to emphasize the importance of possessing exclusive content and an industry-leading library of the most recognizable and popular retail games. These efforts and agreements will allow us to grow our take rate from U.S. iGaming revenue and position GAN as a content supplier of choice for large operators with diverse content line-ups.”

Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights vs First Quarter 2021:

• Total revenues of $34.6 million versus $27.8 million, a 24% increase driven by strong growth in
the B2C segment primarily in Latin America and Northern Europe, with sports results benefitting
from higher-than-expected sports betting margin.

• B2B segment revenues of $10.6 million versus $13.5 million. The first quarter of 2021 included
$3.0 million of patent licensing revenue.

• B2C segment revenues of $24.0 million, which was a 68% or $9.7 million increase. The second
quarter included the Copa America and UEFA European Championship tournaments.

• Consolidated gross profit of $24.3 million versus $19.1 million. Gross profit increased primarily
due to increased margins within our B2C segment sports revenue stream.

• Net loss of $2.7 million versus net loss of $4.5 million. Operating expenses increased $4.7 million
to $36.4 million driven by increased personnel expense related to near-term investments in talent
and technology to meet the strong demand environment.

• Adjusted EBITDA of $4.6 million versus $1.7 million. The increase was primarily driven by
higher revenue offsetting strategic investments in talent and technology.

• Cash of $52.1 million as of June 30, 2021, which was in-line with the prior quarter. The company
has no debt.

Performance and Operational Highlights

• Gross Operator Revenue (“GOR”) (2) of $221.4 million versus $214.2 million, a 3% increase,
driven by the strong performance of GAN’s new and existing client partners, most notably in the
state of Michigan. Excluding Italy, GOR increased 4% from the prior quarter to $219.0 million.
GOR excludes our B2C segment.

• Launched major new B2B tribal and commercial operators in six states. As previously
announced, the Company launched Churchill Downs in three additional states (sportsbook and
RMiG in PA; sportsbook in CO and IN) followed by FanDuel RMiG in WV in early May 2021.
Additionally, the Company went live with Gila River (SIM for AZ) and Seneca Gaming (SIM for
NY).

• Incredible Technologies, Inc online slot portfolio. Obtained exclusive online rights to all current
and future Incredible Technologies' online games, which will grow to over 110 games during the
term of the contract. Clients of GAN for both RMiG and SIM have access to nearly 1,200 games
which now includes proven, exclusive land-based content from two leading gaming suppliers.

• In May, GAN won two EGR North America Awards: Full-Service Platform Provider and
Freeplay Gaming Supplier. GAN then followed that up with an EGR B2B Award in July for White
Label Partner of the Year.

• After the 2021 second quarter-end, the Company extended its relationship with WinStar and the
Chickasaw Nation tribe in Oklahoma (SIM) and added Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip
as a SIM client.

2021 Outlook

Karen Flores, CFO of GAN added: “Our strong second quarter financial results were in-line with our preannounced expectations in early July and support our confidence behind the decision to raise our full-year revenue outlook to between $125 million and $135 million. We remain in a strong financial position as we support new and existing customer launches, pursue our content acquisition strategy, grow our team and evaluate new geographies. Looking out to the second half of 2021, we expect continued strong performance from our B2C segment – particularly in Latin America and Northern Europe – as well as from our B2B segment as we gain new client wins in major markets. We also expect improvement in our profitability metrics as revenue growth begins to align with the increased scale needed to support our expanded operations.”

 

See the complete release with detailed financial spreadsheet at https://investors.gan.com/download/companies/270140a/Earnings%20Release/Q2_21%20Earnings%20Release%20--%20FINAL.pdf

 

About GAN Limited

GAN is a leading business-to-business supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions
predominantly to the U.S. land-based casino industry. Coolbet, a segment of GAN, is a market-leading operator of proprietary online sports betting technology with market leadership positions in selected European and Latin American markets. GAN has developed a proprietary internet gambling enterprise software system, GameSTACK™, which it licenses to land-based U.S. casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for regulated real money internet gambling, encompassing internet gaming, internet sports betting and social casino gaming branded as ‘Simulated Gaming.’

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s 2021 revenue guidance, the Company’s anticipated trends in revenues (including new customer launches) and operating expenses, the anticipated improvement in profitability for the second half of 2021, the anticipated launch of regulated gaming in new U.S. states, the expected integration of Coolbet’s sports betting technology and international B2C operations, the anticipated launch timing of the B2B sportsbook technology solution in the U.S., as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,”  “forecast,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This presentation uses certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Securities and Exchange
Commission rules. The Company reports financial results in conformity with GAAP, and also
communicates with investors using certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial
measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for or superior to, the comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results that are prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(1) The Company excludes depreciation and amortization in certain segment calculations.

(2) The Company defines Gross Operator Revenue as the sum of its corporate customers’ gross revenue from Simulated gaming, gross gaming revenue from real money regulated iGaming, and gross sports win from real money regulated sports betting, including B2C casino and sports-betting platform gross gaming revenue. Gross Operator Revenue, which is not comparable to financial information presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), gives management and users an indication of the extent of transactions processed through the Company’s corporate customers’ platforms and allows management to understand the extent of activity that the Company’s platform is processing.

(3) The Company defines B2B Active Player-Days as unique individuals who log on and wager each day
(either wagering with real money or playing with virtual credits used in Simulated gaming), aggregated
during the respective period. By way of illustrative example: one (1) unique individual logging in and
wagering each day in a single calendar year would, in aggregate, represent 365 B2B Active Player-Days.
B2B Active Player-Days provides an indicator of consistent and daily interaction that individuals have
with the Company’s platforms. B2B Active Player-Days allows management and users to understand not only total users who interact with the platform but gives an idea of the frequency to which users are interacting with the platform, as someone who logs on and wagers multiple days are weighted heavier during the period than the user who only logs on and wagers one day.

(4) The Company defines B2B Average Revenue per Daily Active User (“ARPDAU”) as B2B Gross Operator Revenue divided by the identified number of B2B Active Player-Days. This measure allows management to measure the value per daily user and track user interaction with the platforms, which helps both management and users of financial statements understand the value per user that is driven by marketing efforts and data analysis obtained from the Company’s platforms.

(5) The Company defines B2C Active Customers as a user that places a wager during the period. This metric allows management to monitor the customer segmentation, growth drivers, and ultimately creates opportunities to identify and add value to the user experience. This measure allows management to measure the platform traffic and related trends. 

(6) The Company defines B2C Marketing Spend Ratio as the total B2C direct marketing expense for the period divided by the total B2C revenues. This metric allows management to measure the success of marketing costs during a given period. Additionally, this measure allows management to compare across jurisdictions and other sub-sets, plus comparison to peers with tracking overtime as an additional indication of return on marketing investment.

(7) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that is provided as supplemental disclosure which the Company defines as net income (loss) before interest costs, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense and related expense, impairments, initial public offering related costs and other items which the Board of Directors considers to be infrequent or unusual in nature. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure its financial performance. Specifically, it uses Adjusted EBITDA (1) as a measure to compare its operating performance from period to period, as it removes the effect of items not directly resulting from core operations and (2) as a means of assessing its core business performance against others in the industry, because it eliminates some of the effects that are generated by differences in capital structure, depreciation, tax effects and unusual and infrequent events. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be used in isolation or as a substitute for any measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the industry, and Adjusted EBITDA may exclude financial information that some investors may consider important in evaluating the Company’s performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated by the Company, along with a reconciliation to net income (loss), the comparable U.S. GAAP equivalent measure, is included below This presentation uses certain non GAAP financial measures as defined in Securities and Exchange Commission rules. The Company reports financial results in conformity with GAAP, and also communicates with investors using certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for or superior to, the comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results that are prepared in accordance with GAAP.

LAS VEGAS (August 16, 2021) – Following an incredibly successful showing at NIGA, now Aristocrat Gaming™ is bringing industry-leading Class II, Class III, and system innovations to OIGA. Attendees can explore the inventive products in Aristocrat’s booth #538.   “Exhibiting at OIGA is particularly exciting for Aristocrat this year, as we recently broke ground on our new Tulsa Operations Center, which reinforces our commitment to the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Industry for the long-term. Now these latest creations underscore our commitment to bringing leading innovation to the industry,” said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of business analytics and commercial strategy.   At OIGA, Class II operators will enjoy the thrill of VGT Class II Innovations from Aristocrat Gaming including The Hunt for Neptune’s Gold Diamond™, Silver Dollar Shootout™, and Choy’s Kingdom™.

Buffalo Instant Hit and The Hunt for Neptune's Gold Diamond The Hunt for Neptune’s Gold Diamond elevates a player-favorite game to video by pairing proven performance with a new progressive. The Hunt for Neptune’s Gold Diamond has an abundance of features, jackpots, and enhanced game play and graphics all housed on the Arc Double cabinet.   Silver Dollar Shoot Out is a follow-up to the top-performing The Hunt for Neptune’s Gold and is found on Aristocrat’s technologically advanced Helix XT™ cabinet.   The enchanting Choy’s Kingdom is a new Class II game family where a magical ancient kingdom  combines modern gaming mechanics for a fun gaming experience like none other. Choy’s Kingdom comes to the floor with two launch titles, Dancing Foo™ and Lunar Festival™   For Class III operators, Aristocrat is showing the latest content on the MarsX™ Portrait cabinet. New games include the all-new Wonder 4 Boost Gold™, which elevates the Wonder4 experience with a metamorphic feature. Additionally, the all-new Wild Lepre’coins Double Luck™ doubles the fun and excitement.   Aristocrat’s MarsX™ Dual is a top-ranked cabinet, and two new games highlighted at OIGA are Tian Ci Jin Lu™ and Buffalo Gamble™. Tian Ci Jin Lu brings an innovative Hold-and-Spin mechanic, “Winception,” that is a Hold-and-Spin within a Hold-and-Spin. Buffalo Gamble combines classic Buffalo™ game math with a gamble feature that lets players either double or quadruple their winnings.   On the new RELM™ 5 Reel cabinet, Aristocrat will show Buffalo Instant Hit!™ and Make That Cash™, a thrilling new Hold-and-Spin stepper game.

Buffalo Link and Wild Wild Buffalo   Aristocrat will also show the most popular game in North America, Buffalo Link™, along with other recently released player favorites including Wild Wild Buffalo™, Timber Wolf Diamond™, Super Jackpot Deluxe™, and Cash Express Luxury Line™.   Pop culture takes center stage with Aristocrat’s fun and heavily themed take on the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians™. Plus, the adventure continues in the latest installment in Aristocrat’s famous Game of Thrones™ franchise with the all-new Game of Thrones™ Kings Landing.

Crazy Rich Asians and Game of Thrones King's Landing   Aristocrat’s Customer Experience Solutions (CXS) are designed to help tribal operators of all sizes – independent and multi-property – to maximize their guests’ entertainment experience in the casino, online, and at home. Aristocrat will showcase digital B2B Social solutions that help operators quickly brand and launch a mobile white-label social gaming and guest concierge solution. Aristocrat will also preview the next generation of its multiple award-winning Oasis 360™ casino management system,  Oasis 12.12. The new system delivers an inspiring new architecture and strategy, providing a convergence of the brick-and-mortar casino experience with the online casino experience.   Join Aristocrat in OIGA booth #538 and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Arts, LLC is pleased to announce that this past week, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has installed the Gaming Arts' Pop'N Pays™ slot family across multiple casinos in Alberta, making it the first Canadian Province to place these games anywhere in Canada.

In marking this milestone installation by AGLC, Gaming Arts LLC is proud to team up with Bet Rite Inc., its exclusive Canadian representative and distributor providing full sales and service support in Alberta and across Canada. This slot series will be the first offerings in Alberta and in other Canadian Provinces moving forward.

The Pop'N Pays™ games series includes Pinatas Ole™, Big Top™, & Sweet Spin™ games offering players an unforgettable time with pop up wins, free game opportunities, progressives, and much more.

This exciting new Pop'N Pay™ game series is currently live in six Alberta casinos, including Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Cowboys Casino, Deerfoot Inn & Casino, Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, River Cree Resort and Casino, and Starlight Casino Edmonton.

The next wave of exciting Gaming Arts game series will include: Da Fa Ba™, Dice Seeker™, and the multi-game, Casino Wizard™. These will also be rolling out later this year in other parts of Canada. To enhance these games further, many of our games are offered with the optional Rocket Rollup™ mystery progressive feature to add yet another level of excitement to the players' experience.

Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts, commented, "Gaming Arts is very appreciative of AGLC's decision to launch our games in Alberta, for the first time anywhere in Canada. This is a true milestone for Gaming Arts and we are humbled by AGLC's show of confidence in our product. We look forward to working with AGLC to earn more floor share across Alberta and all of Canada."

"We are very excited and grateful that AGLC is our first Canadian customer to introduce Gaming Arts slots to the Canadian market. We are confident that slot players in Alberta will enjoy these fun series of games for years to come," said Bet Rite President, Billy MacLellan.

LAS VEGAS (August 12, 2021) – Gaming entrepreneur and visionary Bobby Soper has been a leader in the tribal and commercial gaming industry for two decades, and now he brings his insights to the latest episode of Gaming Laboratories International's (GLI®) Illuminating Conversations web series.

Fellow gaming entrepreneur GLI CEO James Maida hosts the episode, and the two explore the significance of a company’s culture, the importance of diversification, land-to-trust issues, the new Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the relationship between tribal gaming and Las Vegas, Mohegan’s expansion into the Far East, and Soper’s involvement in green solutions.

A key part of the discussion puts a spotlight on iGaming and the future of land-based gaming. Soper said, “We are all fooling ourselves if we don’t think that online gaming in any form, whether it’s lottery, sports wagering, or casino gaming as we know it, is going to continue to grow, and will, to some degree, cannibalize land-based gaming.”

Watch the episode now exclusively at https://gaminglabs.com/illuminatingconversations.

Soper has been envisioning and creating the future of gaming for more than two decades. His latest role as International President at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has him developing major projects in Korea and Japan for the tribe, while he is also operating Sun Gaming & Hospitality, and leading several green energy efforts. In his now-legendary tenure at Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, he led efforts to grow the organization from a single property company to a multi-property international enterprise.

The Illuminating Conversations web series is yet another way GLI gives the gaming industry critical insights that boost confidence to explore new markets.

Every episode of Season One is available now and includes appearances by Eilers & Krejcik’s Gaming Principal Todd Eilers; Jamaica Betting, Gaming Lottery Commission Executive Director Vitus Evans; Managing Director of Gaming Consultants International Neil Spencer; NIGA Chairman Ernest Stevens, Jr.; Ellen Whittemore, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Wynn Resorts; and inventor and entrepreneur Nolan Bushnell.

Follow GLI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and be the first to know when new Illuminating Conversations episodes are available.

What if there were a way to combine the fun of slots with the chase of bingo? And what if the host of that combination were every player’s favorite slot host, Mr. Cashman™? If you did all that, you would have the fun and excitement of Aristocrat Gaming’s™ new Cashman Bingo™.

Cashman Bingo is a new one-of-a-kind family of games launched with the titles Cashman Bingo™ Hong Kong Jackpots and Cashman Bingo™ Babylon Jackpots™.

Cashman Bingo introduces a persistent cash on reels mechanic and unique bingo card matrix. This true persistence mechanic copies symbols from the reel matrix to the bingo card each time a cash value is landed on the reel set, accumulating, and persisting until one or more bingo lines are hit.

To suit the tastes of every player and operator, Cashman Bingo is available on any of three of Aristocrat’s cabinets: Helix XT™, Arc Single™, or MarsX Portrait™.

Cashman Bingo has three entertaining features: “Bingo,” where landed cash symbols get copied to the bingo board. Cash value symbols on bingo board accumulate and persist until one or more bingo lines are hit. “Cashman Antics,” where a randomly appearing Mr. Cashman character increases prize values and awards bingo prizes. “Wheel,” where players are awarded credits or a mini, minor, maxi, major, or grand jackpot.