LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April 13, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted dozens of team members throughout its global offices, across a wide variety of positions and job functions, and throughout the company’s strata.   Promoted to senior vice president are Christine Gallo, Compliance and Quality Assurance, and Kevin Mullally, Government Relations and General Counsel.   Promoted to vice president are Elizabeth Harrison, Human Resources; Mackenzie Haugh, Engineering; Sangeeta Reddy, Engineering; and Angela Zografos, Vice President, Legal, Corporate and Regulatory Compliance.   Throughout the company’s global laboratories, dozens of engineers have also been promoted.

The announcement is the latest in a string of news from the company celebrating promotions and new hires and reflects GLI’s continued commitment to its global team members at all levels as well as to the regulators, suppliers, and operators it serves.   “I am thrilled to announce these promotions and am equally excited that they are taking place in each of our labs around the world. These exemplary leaders are examples of what we mean at GLI when we say to clients that we are ready for what tomorrow brings. Each of them are ready to provide the critical local insights needed for our clients to explore new markets, meet any challenge, and ready to help our clients meet their goals – plain and simple. We are so proud of each of them for all they have achieved through their hard work and diligence and look forward to great things in the future,” said GLI President/CEO James Maida.   Through the worldwide challenges seen over the last year that affected all of us, GLI remained focused on developing our talent so each team member can form critical client partnerships, working to identify where and how to best meet our client’s changing needs. As part of work over the past year during the pandemic, the company invested in reshaping its leadership for the GLI of tomorrow with an even greater focus on customer service, client retention, internal team member growth and engagement, and world-class service delivery.   Discover a world of opportunity at gaminglabs.com/careers.

LONDON – April 8, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “IGT”), was awarded a one-year contract extension with the Wisconsin Lottery, continuing IGT’s current contract through May 2026.

IGT will help evolve the Wisconsin Lottery’s traditional retail offerings through the creation and delivery of new player-facing digital solutions and the provision of additional self-service lottery equipment, driving engagement and bringing more convenience to players.

IGT will provide the Wisconsin Lottery with an additional 70 Gemini Ultra self-service vending machines and an additional 20 award-winning GameTouch™ self-service terminals, which were specifically built for national retail chains.

“Since our inception in 1988, the Lottery has relied on IGT to help continuously grow our sales and deliver engaging games to players," said Cindy Polzin, Wisconsin Lottery Director. “With this contract extension, IGT is once again helping to modernize our products and solutions while continuing to deliver an outstanding player experience. Our players will certainly enjoy more self-service vending machines in retail stores across the state."

“IGT understands how multi-channel player engagement can help lotteries achieve their goals, and we’re committed to working with the Wisconsin Lottery to grow its business by creating new digital solutions and delivering additional self-service hardware,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “IGT will continue to provide guidance and support as the Lottery takes steps to digitize elements of the retail player experience and provide a convenient player journey.”

IGT has served as the primary lottery technology supplier for the Wisconsin Lottery since 1988. IGT provides the Lottery with its central systems, retail and self-service lottery terminals and equipment, instant tickets, telemarketing, and warehousing and distribution.

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

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

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Aristocrat’s innovations lead to nine awards   LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2021) – Aristocrat Gaming™ was the big winner again this year in the annual EKG Slot Awards. The company repeated its win of “Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content,” one of nine awards Aristocrat won, more than any other supplier.   Aristocrat was also named Most Improved Supplier – Premium as well as Top Social Casino Company.   Additionally, Aristocrat repeated wins in several categories, including Top Performing Premium Game, Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game, Top Performing Core Video – Reel Game, and Top Performing New Cabinet.   Aristocrat’s recently released innovations also won top awards, including Top Performing New Cabinet, Top Performing New Premium Game, and Top Performing New Video Reel Core Game.   Aristocrat won the following awards: Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content Most Improved Supplier – Premium Top Social Casino Company Top Performing Premium Game: Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous™ Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game: Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous™ Top Performing Core Video – Reel Game: Buffalo Gold Revolution™ Top Performing New Cabinet – Premium: MarsX™ Top Performing New Premium Game: Cash Express™ Luxury Line Buffalo™ Top Performing New Video Reel Core Game: Buffalo Chief™

Further, legendary Aristocrat game innovator Scott Olive was inducted into the Game Development Hall of Fame.   “These awards independently verify that at Aristocrat, we are innovation leaders. We have the best people making the best products, and we are grateful to the thousands of creative and dedicated Aristocrat team members worldwide who bring their passion for play to our customers,” Aristocrat Americas President Hector Fernandez said. “At Aristocrat, we have the most diverse and innovative portfolio – all designed to help our customers deliver the best, most entertaining gaming experiences to their players.”   The EKG Slot Awards is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.   For more information about any of Aristocrat’s industry-leading and award-winning games, cabinets, and system solutions, contact your Aristocrat representative or visit www.aristocratgaming.com.     Join Aristocrat on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April 7, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has expanded its customer service teams with a combination of promotions and new hires.

Leading GLI’s Client Services is Candi Lopez, who has been promoted to Manager of Client Services for the North American Supplier Team. In her new role she will work alongside GLI’s VP of North American Client Services Salim Adatia focusing on the success of suppliers across North America.

Prior to joining the Client Services Department, Lopez was a Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor in the QA and Database Department, which enables her to provide unique insights and leadership to her team and clients. Before joining GLI, Lopez proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Also promoted within the North American Supplier Team is Cindy Nguyen, now Senior Account Executive. Her relationships with tribal gaming will help bridge the suppliers, tribes, and technologies as gaming continues to merge land-based and digital gaming. An industry veteran, Nguyen has 19 years of gaming industry experience which includes her previous tenure at San Manuel Gaming Commission prior to joining GLI in 2012.

Kelvin Ortega has been promoted to Account Executive within the North American Supplier Team. Kelvin will leverage valuable cross departmental knowledge while working at GLI since 2015, including Document Specialist in GLI’s QA department, Technical Assistant within GLI’s Engineering department, and most recently in his position of Client Services Coordinator for projects in land-based, iGaming and sports betting.

Joining GLI’s Tribal and Government Client Services Team as Client Service Representative is Joe Decorah. Joe has over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. He was most recently with Wipfli, where he was responsible for developing sales leads, onboarding customers and growing revenue. Joe is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and served in a variety of roles for his tribe involving gaming regulations and regulatory oversight. He was Chairman of the Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming Commission from 2011-15, and Director of Business Operations for the Ho-Chunk Nation from 2007-2009, where he oversaw over 3,000 employees.

Joining GLI as Account Executive on the North American Supplier Team is Christos Karountzos. A gaming industry veteran of 16 years, his previous roles include Gaming Licensing Analyst for the Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) and Senior Jurisdictional Engineer/Product Manager in Compliance at Scientific Games and WMS Gaming. Karountzos’ regulator and supplier experience will prove highly beneficial in his new role.

Kelly Myers is joining GLI’s Tribal and Government Client Services Team as Client Services Representative. Most recently, she was Compliance and Licensing Manager for the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission. Myers also served as Chairperson of the Oklahoma Tribal Gaming Regulators Association. Previously, she was the Chief Operating Officer for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Enterprises.

“We are incredibly impressed with the array of talents our North American Supplier Team and Tribal and Government Client Services Team bring to GLI and our valued clients. It is an exciting time to be in our industry as we begin to emerge from the difficulties of the past year and see the great promise on the horizon. Our new team members, working with our pool of talented and tenured staff, will provide the technical guidance, insights, and confidence to help our clients realize their dreams and help develop the bright future of gaming,” said GLI President/CEO James Maida.

Discover a world of opportunity at gaminglabs.com/careers.

CEO Michael Rumbolz to Become Chairman

Ronald Congemi Named Lead Independent Director

LAS VEGAS, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and machines, financial technology, and player loyalty solutions, today announced that E. Miles Kilburn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Everi, has informed the Company he will retire from the Board of Directors (the "Board") and will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on May 19, 2021, Mr. Kilburn’s last day of service on the Board. The Board has appointed Everi Chief Executive Officer, Michael D. Rumbolz, to become Chairman upon Mr. Kilburn’s retirement. The Board also named Ronald V. Congemi, a member of the Board for the last eight years, as Lead Independent Director, effective immediately.

The Board intends to review the opportunity to fill the open director position created by Mr. Kilburn’s retirement through the addition of a new director that would continue to advance the gender, cultural and professional diversity of its current composition and that would bring additional gaming, financial technology, digital and leadership experience to the Board. In addition, the Board’s deep commitment to excellence in corporate governance is reflected in its regular review of and ongoing work to further its existing senior leadership succession planning to ensure long-term continuity. The Board has already identified preferred candidates to ensure this continuity of leadership. While it presently anticipates continuing to pursue its succession plan, additional qualified candidates will continue to be considered.

E. Miles Kilburn Retires

E. Miles Kilburn has served as a member of the Board since March 2005 and has been Chairman since 2008. During his time on the Board, the Company has grown, evolved, and established itself as a leading provider of casino gaming content and products, financial technology solutions and player loyalty services to the gaming industry through both organic growth and 11 acquisitions. Mr. Kilburn’s vast experience and success in the payments industry helped guide Everi’s path to become a leading provider of such solutions to the gaming industry and in leveraging its capabilities to build a comprehensive portfolio of financial technology products and services. In 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Multimedia Games, Inc., which at the time was a niche supplier of primarily Class II casino gaming equipment and is now one of the fastest-growing providers of slot entertainment for the gaming industry with a multi-year track record of revenue growth and increased operating results.

“Having served with distinction on the Board for 15 years including as Chairman since 2008, Miles has led our Board’s efforts to develop and adapt corporate governance practices that promote long-term value creation, transparency to stakeholders and accountability to our stockholders,” said Ronald V. Congemi, Lead Independent Director for Everi. “Since the Company’s IPO in 2005, Miles’ wisdom, experience and guidance has helped Everi develop and evolve into one of the most exciting growth companies in the gaming industry. On behalf of the Board and the entire organization I want to thank Miles for his long-time service to the Company and wish him continued success in the future.”

Miles Kilburn said, “I have enjoyed my long association with Everi, and take great satisfaction in the Company’s evolution into a leading supplier of gaming and financial service solutions to the gaming industry. Everi has strong business momentum and its financial recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is well underway with significant opportunities for growth ahead of it. With Mike as Chairman and an exceptional leadership team in place who continue to develop and execute on Everi’s growth initiatives, the Company will continue to benefit from a strong foundation. With my business interests expanding and taking more of my time, and continuity of the Company’s stewardship in place, it’s a fitting time to retire and provide an opportunity for someone to bring new insights to the Board.”

Michael D. Rumbolz to Become Chairman

Upon Mr. Kilburn’s retirement, Michael D. Rumbolz will jointly serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Rumbolz has served as Everi’s Chief Executive Officer since April 1, 2020, having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer from May 2016 through March 2020, and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from February 2016 to May 2016, and has been a member of the Board since 2010. From 2008 to 2010, he served as a consultant to the Company advising upon various strategic, product development and customer relations matters. Prior to that, he served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cash Systems, Inc., a provider of cash access services to the gaming industry, from 2005 until 2008 when the Company acquired Cash Systems, Inc.

Mr. Rumbolz has provided consulting services and held various public and private sector employment positions in the gaming industry, including serving as a Member and Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board from 1985 to 1988. He previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Casino Data Systems, the President and CEO of Anchor Gaming, the Director of Development for Circus Circus Enterprises (acquired by Mandalay Bay Group), and the President of Casino Windsor at the time of its construction and opening in Windsor, Ontario. In addition, Mike was the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the State of Nevada.

Mike currently serves as a Director of Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, LLC and as a Director of VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI).

“Since first joining the Everi Board in 2010, I’ve had a deep and ongoing commitment to the success of Everi,” said Mr. Rumbolz. “Over the last several years, we’ve established a deep bench of experienced and talented leadership and an employee workforce that is second-to-none in my opinion. I am most proud of how we have focused on building a company culture that strives to be more diverse and collaborative, which is yielding more new and enhanced products than-ever-before and has laid a strong foundation for continued growth. I believe Everi is in the early innings of our growth trajectory, and I look forward to being a part of that continuing journey. I, along with the rest of the Board and Company, wish all the best to Miles in his next and future endeavors.”

Ronald V. Congemi as Lead Independent Director

Ronald V. Congemi has served as a member of the Board since February 2013. He is an active member of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s Payments Advisor Council and has served as a member of the board of Clearent LLC, a merchant processing company and as a consultant to the Acxsys Corporation of Canada, the operating arm of the Interac debit network of Canada. He also served four years as Chief Executive Officer of First Data’s Debit Services Group, with responsibility for all debit and Star branded network services. Prior, he was Senior Vice President of Concord EFS, Inc. and President of Concord’s Network Services Group, with management responsibility for the Star network and financial institution processing.

Mr. Congemi founded Star Systems, Inc. and built it into the country’s largest ATM and PIN-secure debit network during his 17-year tenure as President and CEO. Previously, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Visa International and began his career with Texas Commerce Bank in the information systems and bank card management divisions.

He has held positions as Chairman of the Electronic Funds Transfer Association, Chairman of Star Systems, Inc., Chairman of TNS Canada and Chairman of Early Warning Systems, LLC.

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Emerging Insights - Interviews with Leaders Changing the Gaming Industry


ANDREW PASCAL, PLAYSTUDIOS CEO

Ahead of going public through Jim Murren-led SPAC Acies Acquisition, Playstudios Founder and CEO Andrew Pascal discusses his plan to accelerate already rapid growth through acquisitions and transform the casual games company capitalizing on its unique business model. He discusses branching out into new product lines, such as the just-launched bingo offering, and expansion into other free-play genres.

Pascal’s interview: https://youtu.be/G01wwbbyGws.


Previous interviews include series feature Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke, Score Media and Gaming CEO John Levy, Catena Media CEO Michael Daly, Acres Technology Founder John Acres, Rush Street Interactive CEO Greg Carlin, Tekkorp CEO Matt Davey. This is an ongoing service and more videos will be posted throughout the year.


All can be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html

Emerging Insights is sponsored by Everi Holdings.

 

Other video interviews in the Insights series – CEO Insights, Investor Insights and Public Policy Insights – can all be viewed at https://www.fantiniresearch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10547


Any questions about any of the series can be addressed to Associate Publisher Ashley Diem at ADiem@FantiniResearch.com or at +1 302 730 3793.

Empire Flex® Cabinet, Cash Machine® and Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel® Games Win Top Honors in their Respective Categories

Everi Named Most Improved Supplier in Core Games Category

LAS VEGAS, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and machines, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, announced today the Company and three of its slot products were recognized with Top Honors in four distinct categories at the Third Annual EKG Slot Awards event. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s EKG Slot Awards recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry and interactive gaming sector. Winners are determined through a data-driven process combined with input from a distinguished industry advisory board and official voting from over 100 qualified slot directors from over 300 casinos across the U.S. and Canadian markets and representing roughly 300,000 slot machines. The four top honors, out of the twelve categories in which the Company was nominated, is an improvement from the three top honors last year and Everi was the second most honored slot supplier for this year’s awards.

Everi’s Empire Flex® cabinet was honored as the Top Performing New Cabinet – in the Core games category, while its Cash Machine® game was recognized as the Top Performing Core Mechanical Reel Game for the second consecutive year and Smokin Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel® was cited as the Top Performing 3^rd Party IP Branded Game, the second consecutive year the Company has won this category following the win for its Shark Week® Jaws of Steel™ game last year. The Company was also recognized for winning in the Most Improved Supplier – Core category.

“We are deeply honored by this industry recognition by our casino operator customers for the performance our games deliver on their slot floors and also appreciate the forum Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, which works year-round to highlight the performance of games on casino floors, has created to recognize great slot product and the companies that are at the forefront of innovation,” said Dean Ehrlich, Executive Vice President and Games Business Leader, at Everi. “This recognition is a testament to the passion and commitment of our development teams, and to the hard work and tireless effort of everyone across our entire organization to support our mission of striving to become one of the leaders in the industry by reimagining the gaming experience. Our slot product portfolio has been on a significant path of improvement over the last couple of years, and we expect our new slot products that will be introduced this year will again demonstrate our ability to develop even more engaging player experiences.”

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, online sports betting, and simulated gaming industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Shore as Vice President of Investor Relations & Capital Markets. Shore joins the company with more than 15 years of experience in corporate finance, investor relations, and Wall Street research. He was recognized by Institutional Investor magazine the past two years as a top investor relations executive.

In the newly created role, Shore will lead GAN’s investor relations and capital markets efforts, including strategic engagement with the investor community and analysts around the Company’s positioning in the fast-growing digital gaming space.

Dermot Smurfit, Chief Executive Officer of GAN, commented:

"Bobby is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate finance and investor relations, along with a proven track record on Wall Street. We believe his strong gaming experience and deep-rooted relationships within the industry will be extremely valuable as we continue to increase our visibility with institutional investors and propel GAN to the next level."

Bobby Shore commented:

"This is truly an exciting time to be joining the GAN team. There is clear excitement and momentum in digital gaming, and I am eager to further contribute to GAN’s leadership position and operational excellence in this segment."

Shore joins GAN from Scientific Games, a leader in the gaming and lottery industries, where he served as senior director of investor relations and corporate finance. During his tenure, he was actively involved in roughly $4 billion in financing transactions, along with an IPO of the company's subsidiary, SciPlay Corporation. Before that, Shore spent more than a decade in equity research at Wells Fargo, Union Gaming and Susquehanna International Group, where he covered gaming technology companies and operators and developed deep relationships with institutional investors. While in equity research he was frequently quoted and appeared in various media outlets including the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Wall Street Journal and CNBC.

From the creators of Lightning Link™ and Dragon Link™ comes the next evolution of slot floor excitement – Buffalo Link™. Housed on all-new MarsX™ Portrait cabinet, Aristocrat Gaming’s™  Buffalo Link combines the thrill and functionality of Lighting Link and Dragon Link with the theme and features of America’s most recognized slot brand - Buffalo™.

Voted one of G2E 2019’s most anticipated games, Buffalo Link introduces our player favorite Hold & Spin and five denomination sets to the Buffalo brand. Staying true to the legacy of Buffalo, Buffalo Link retains its classic Free Games feature, but with a few enhancements. With 2x and 3x wild multipliers now available on reel 5, players will be looking for those signature base game Buffalo wins. Lastly, Buffalo Link introduces a new mystery must hit by bonus, awarding either Free Games or the Hold & Spin bonus feature, bringing players an added chase on their bonus pursuit.

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Buffalo Link will come packaged with innovative signage and will be available in a range of banking configurations that can be tailored to any casino floor.   Link up with the stampede! Contact your Aristocrat representative today at (702) 270-1000.

LONDON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced the release of its Notice of the 2021 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") and 2020 Annual Report and Accounts for the period from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. IGT provided information for the AGM, which will be held at IGT's Registered Office, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, Second Floor, London, W1H 5BT, on May 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).

The Notice of the AGM and the 2020 Annual Report and Accounts can be found in the Investor Relations section of www.igt.com, along with IGT's 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F. These materials can be viewed online and are also available for download in PDF format.

2021 AGM and COVID-19     
In light of the COVID-19 related Government restrictions and measures relating to social gatherings which are presently in place and the overriding health and safety concerns, the Board of Directors has decided to hold this year's AGM as a closed meeting with only the minimum quorum of two shareholders present, in addition to the usual supporting staff, reduced to a minimum. Therefore, it will not be possible for shareholders to attend in person (other than those designated as attending for the purposes of the quorum) and if you attempt to attend in person, you will be refused entry.

The AGM will be restricted to formal business only, and resolutions will be put to a vote on a poll. All shareholders are encouraged to vote by submitting a proxy in advance of the AGM and to appoint the chairperson of the meeting as proxy to ensure shareholders vote is counted. Other named proxies will not be allowed to attend the AGM in person. Details on how shareholders can vote via a proxy are available in the Notice of the AGM and in the accompanying proxy form. Proxy votes should be returned by 3:00 p.m. (BST) on May 7, 2021, in line with the requirements set out in the Notice of the AGM.

To facilitate engagement with shareholders, shareholders can send any questions relating to the business of the AGM in advance of the meeting to the Company Secretary, International Game Technology PLC, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, Second Floor, London, W1H 5BT or IGT_AGM@IGT.com. Responses will be made via return email and/or published as soon as possible in the Investor Relations section of www.igt.com.

As usual, the results of voting on the proposed AGM resolutions will be published after the AGM and will be available on IGT's website.

Further AGM updates
Shareholders should be aware that arrangements for the AGM may change at short notice. The Board recommends that shareholders continue to monitor IGT's website and announcements for any updates in relation to the AGM.

The $35 million credit facility, structured by Western Alliance Bank, will assist in Ainsworth’s long-range growth plans

 

LAS VEGAS - March 31, 2021 - Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) (“Ainsworth”) has recently announced the completion of a loan restructuring to refinance existing debt, and better position the company for its continued recovery and growth strategy.

 

The $35 million credit structure was facilitated by Western Alliance Bank, marking the first time Ainsworth has chosen a U.S.-based banking institution to manage its credit needs.

 

This decision demonstrates Ainsworth’s commitment to the important American market and its valued customer partners in the region. Ainsworth has been focused on growth in the U.S. and Latin America over the past decade, highlighted by the establishment in 2016 of a North American Headquarters in Las Vegas.

 

Over the past several years, more than 70 percent of the Company’s revenue has been generated in the Americas and Ainsworth has successfully entered a number of new North American markets including Class II Tribal Gaming and Historical Horse Racing.

 

“The refinancing provides certainty and flexibility to achieve our expected growth plans and rollout of the Group’s innovative and new gaming products,” said Ainsworth Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Comstock. “The new credit arrangements are expected to assist to create stronger banking relationships, in Las Vegas, to support the key North and Latin American markets.”

 

"Western Alliance Bank is a banking leader within the Historical Horse Racing (HHR) terminal space, and the opportunity to work with Ainsworth, one of the leading HHR manufacturers, makes our partnership truly unique,” said Ashan Perera, managing director, Western Alliance Bank’s Gaming group. "We are honored that Ainsworth has chosen Western Alliance Bank to be its bank of choice in North America servicing all its banking needs."

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (March 31, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named iGaming innovator and leader Joe Bunevith as the company’s Director of Client Solutions. In his role, he will work closely with GLI’s sales, compliance and engineering teams on issues relating to new technologies, client onboarding, new jurisdictions, and business solutions.    Bunevith has extensive experience in developing fantasy sports online game platforms. Most recently, he served as Director of Interactive Gaming for Synergy Blue in Las Vegas, where he was responsible for hiring engineering staff, building product roadmaps, and developing technical requirements.  He has also served as Director of Product at Z4 Poker, as COO/Product Owner for FastFantasy, as Director of Fantasy Games at BAM Software, and Founder/COO of DeucesCracked.com.   He has overseen product launches in Facebook App Center, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Steam Online Game Platform.

Bunevith will report to GLI’s VP Government Relations & General Counsel Kevin Mullally who is excited about the skills Bunevith brings to GLI: “Joe’s experience in sports betting and online delivery channels will be a valuable addition to our team of experts that are responding to the rapid adoption of sports betting and mobile gaming technology. He is an excellent communicator and will be useful resource for our regulatory clients, suppliers and operators.”   GLI President and CEO James Maida also welcomed his arrival, and said, “Joe’s technical acumen, especially relating to the way products are taking advantage of omnichannel distribution and digital payment solutions, will be invaluable for our clients. He will be at the forefront of our efforts to work with regulators on efficient risk control strategies for the next era of gaming technology, while delivering superior value and customer service to the industry.”

Fantini Research: Public Policy Insights

Interviews with Public Policy Leaders in Gaming

Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, discusses his recommendations for public policy makers and gaming companies in a video interview with Fantini Research Public Policy Director Laura Briggs.

Public Policy Insights is presented by Fantini Research and Spectrum Gaming and sponsored by Gaming Laboratories International.

View the interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1ElEwXT06s.

LONDON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced the satisfaction of the conditions to the redemption of its 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (Regulation S ISIN/CUSIP USG4863AAB47/G4863A AB4 and Rule 144A ISIN/CUSIP US460599AB91/460599 AB9) in full on March 26, 2022 including the completion of the sale of its $750,000,000 4.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.

Aristocrat Gaming™ raises the bar on innovation again in a new family of games called Triple Grand Fortunes™. In this collection, Aristocrat’s industry-leading Hold & Spin™ mechanic rises to new heights with true triple-up Hold & Spin action and a triple grand jackpot chase.

Triple Grand Fortunes comes to the floor on the technologically advanced MarsX™ Portrait cabinet with three launch titles: Fu Grand™, Lu Grand™, and Shou Grand™. Each game has high volatility for core players, an average feature frequency, and group selectable denom. Each game has unique, 3D, Asian-themed art.

The distinctive fun in this series is the Triple Grand Fortunes feature. Triple Hold & Spin is activated with six or more cash symbols on any spin. Three (3x5) matrices are played independently, and each new cash symbol resets remaining spins to three. One, two, or three different grand jackpots can be awarded when players fill in 1, 2 or 3 (3x5) matrices.

Three attainable SSP/SAP grand jackpots are always present on each game title, and the jackpots start at $1,000 in a penny configuration. Similar to Lightning Link™, the Hold & Spin and grand jackpot features are the same across each game title.

Each game theme offers its own special Free Games feature. Fu Grand’s free games offer showers of Wilds; Lu Grand’s free games have 2x wilds; and Shou Grand’s free games offer the fun of nudging Wilds.

In each title, free games are triggered by three or more scatter symbols, and retriggers are available.

For more information about Triple Grand Fortunes or any of the games created specifically for the MarsX Portrait cabinet, contact your Aristocrat representative at (702) 270-1000.

Investor Insights

Best Ideas from the Best Investors

PRESS RELEASE March 25, 2021

TODD JORDAN’S TOP PICKS: LVS, BYD, PENN

Hedgeye Managing Director and CFO Todd Jordan cites Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming and Penn National among his top stock picks in gaming in his 20-minute Investor Insights video interview.

Investor Insights is presented by Fantini Research and sponsored by Global Payments Gaming Solutions.

The veteran investor in the gaming space describes the potential for Macau and the major investments LVS is making in the market.

Boyd and Penn National have become top-line stories with their investments in digital and what Jordan calls the double-whammy of a growing number of younger players and the return of older customers to brick-and-mortar casinos.

Along the way, he touches on other themes important to today’s investment environment from the proliferation of online gaming to the SPAC phenomenon.

Jordan’s full interview is at https://youtu.be/r5kRXrG3ohY

Investor Insights is one of a series of video interviews in the Insights series that bring knowledge and understanding of the trends, people and companies that are changing the gaming industry.

Full series at: https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/investor-insights.html

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Other Insights Series:

CEO Insights, sponsored by IGT:
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/ceo-insights.html

Emerging Insights, sponsored by Everi Holdings:
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html

Public Policy Insights, co-presented with Spectrum Gaming and sponsored by Gaming Laboratories International
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/public-policy-insights.html



For more information on Insights videos, contact Associate Publisher Ashley Diem at ADiem@FantiniResearch.com or +1 302 730 3793.

Industry-leading racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company signs-on to top Konami HRM innovations

Louisville, KY — March 23, 2021

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced an agreement to purchase a strong line-up of the latest historical racing machines (“HRMs”) by Konami Gaming, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of gaming technology. HRMs are approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and utilize the results of previously run live horse races to generate player outcomes. Stunning venues such as Derby City Gaming and Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will feature Konami’s historical horse racing machines—characterized by top-performing content and award-winning cabinets. CDI guests will be among the first to experience Konami’s newest HRM offering.

“As a company that is driven to create memorable gaming experiences for guests, CDI is proud to expand its HRM selection to include the latest games by Konami,” said Austin Miller, senior vice president of gaming operations for CDI. “Konami’s recognizable game series and winning machine formats give us hundreds of game themes from which our guests can choose.”

Players will have the opportunity to enjoy popular game play events such as free games, jackpots, wheel spins, and symbol collection features with favorite Konami Gaming characters, scenes, and symbols. Among the top games are China Shores Great Stacks™, Mayan Chief Great Stacks™, Star Watch Magma™, Star Watch Fire™, and more. These will be delivered on Konami cabinets like the curved Concerto Crescent™, award-winning KX 43™, and newest DIMENSION 49™.

“CDI operates at the highest level of commitment to gaming entertainment quality, diversity, and innovation, which Konami is thrilled to support through this shared agreement,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “We look forward to reaching CDI’s valued guests with player-favorite Konami games and machines.” 

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

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing, sports and iGaming in the U.S. and we have seven retail sportsbooks. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games. Additional information about CDI can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.

Media Contact:

Tonya Abeln

Vice President, Corporate Communications

502.636.4506

tonya.abeln@kyderby.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. 

Media Contact:

Tashina Wortham

Marketing Communications Manager

702.419.6025

wortham0609@konamigaming.com

Honoree established IGT's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, pioneered employee-led Diversity and Inclusion Groups program

HAARLEM, The Netherlands (March 23, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI^®) has welcomed experienced gaming industry icon James Boje as Chief Operating Officer (COO), EMEA.

Boje brings more than 35 years of gaming and hospitality experience to GLI’s clients. In this changing time for gaming and the world, he further increases GLI EMEA’s abilities to give clients the confidence and critical local insight needed to explore new markets.

As COO, his primary focus will be GLI’s ongoing drive of efficiency and innovation across departments, continuing the company’s employee engagement culture, and providing outstanding customer experience while leading the engineering teams across EMEA.

GLI Managing Director EMEA Martin Britton said, “I am very pleased to welcome James to the team. His leadership and gaming knowledge will make a significant contribution to the overall experience within GLI and with our customers. He has been a key driving force in his previous roles with his enthusiasm, skill, and professionalism, which he now brings to GLI.”

Boje said, "I am truly elated to be joining GLI as Chief Operating Officer, to be both leading and working with the EMEA team, where together we can further enhance the customer experience with a collaborative hands-on approach."

Boje has a proven record of success in developing a culture of engagement focusing on outstanding employee and customer experiences. His areas of expertise include new market initiatives, workflow re-engineering, and sales and marketing development, as well as strategic planning and execution.

Before joining GLI, he was Managing Director EMEA for Aristocrat Technologies Europe Ltd., where he successfully addressed critical and significant growth across the EMEA region, increasing revenue and positioning the company as a dominant player in the competitive EMEA landscape. Previously, he held senior leadership roles with IGT Europe and Africa, where he spent 12 years growing the business and increasing services.

GLI is on the cutting edge of casino gaming technology and regulation, and the company is hiring for a wide range of positions. Apply now to join our team at gaminglabs.com/careers.

Las Vegas, NV – March 23, 2021

At the forefront of the cashless casino technology movement, Jamul Casino becomes one of the first California properties to introduce cashless casino slot markers to their casino floor in partnership with Marker Trax.

Marker Trax will run through the Konami SYNKROS^® casino management system and will launch at Jamul Casino in Spring 2021.  Jamul Casino slot and video poker players will conveniently apply, get approved and access their advances electronically in under five minutes through the Marker Trax patented enrollment process.

“Cashless is the future of gaming, and we are excited to introduce this cutting-edge technology to our valued guests”, states Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager at Jamul Casino. “This new benefit of our Sweetwater Rewards players club program delivers on Jamul Casino’s promise of offering guests and team members best in class technologies to enable elevated experiences. Accessing funds in a convenient and safe manner will be well received by our guests”.

With Marker Trax, players will be able to sign up online, or onsite through an app, where they will have access to their account balance and billing information. Upon arrival at the casino, guests can immediately access the funds available on their Jamul Casino Marker Trax account from any slot or video poker machine.   

“We are excited to partner with Jamul Casino to introduce cashless advances to their casino floor,” said Charlie Skinner, Chief Operating Officer of Marker Trax. “The technology is unmatched, and we look forward to a successful launch working with the team at Jamul.”

“From sign-up to cash-out, guests at Jamul Casino can enjoy the best in cashless convenience, delivered through proven technology,” said Tom Jingoli, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “SYNKROS’ time-tested cashless solutions in combination with Marker Trax’s leading-edge digital offering make for a highly dependable, hassle-free experience.”

Marker Trax interfaces with Konami Gaming, Inc.’s award-winning SYNKROS casino management system, and seamlessly issues, records, manages and tracks players’ cashless advances. Account balances will be adjusted automatically to issue a cash-out ticket for winnings.

Signing up for Marker Trax is free and gives the player the ability to play on a cashless advance from the casino. Founded in 2018 by gaming veteran Gary Ellis, Marker Trax is the first of its kind to offer regulatory-compliant casino marker technology that takes the risk out of issuing advances. More information about Marker Trax can be found on the company’s website at markertrax.com.

Prior to signing up for Marker Trax, guests must enroll in Jamul Casino’s Sweetwater Rewards loyalty program.

Fantini Research: Emerging Insights
Interviews with the Gaming Industry’s Leaders

PRESS RELEASE March 18, 2021


GENIUS SPORTS CEO ON INVESTMENT THESIS

Ahead of its IPO through SPAC dMY Technology Group II, Genius Sports Co-Founder and CEO Mark Locke details why Genius is a picks-and-shovel play on sports betting, likening the company to an ETF as it does business with the entire industry.

Locke explains the advantages of Genius’ position as a sports data company including long-term contracts and recurring revenue to investors. He details Genius’ relationships with sportsbooks, leagues and the company’s business model including typical revenue share.

“The opportunities are enormous,” Locke said, adding that the service Genius provides is “mission-critical” to sports betting.

Genius expects the IPO to be completed by the end of the quarter.

 

This is an ongoing service and more videos will be posted throughout the year.

All of these videos can be viewed at
https://www.fantiniresearch.com/conventions/emerging-insights.html

Emerging Insights is sponsored by Everi Holdings.


Any questions about the series can be addressed to Associate Publisher Ashley Diem at ADiem@FantiniResearch.com or at +1 302 730 3793.

Addition of Gila River Gaming Enterprises Offers GAN its First Partner in Arizona

Aristocrat supplies nearly 200 new games for El Bolson and Ing. Jacobacci Casinos   LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2021) - Players at Casino Club Argentina's newly renovated El Bolson and Ing. Jacobacci Casinos are now filled with excitement around Aristocrat Gaming's ™ newest games. Aristocrat supplied nearly 200 games for the properties, including the wildly popular Dragon Tower ™ on the cutting-edge Helix XT ™ cabinet.   Other Aristocrat games now on Casino Club Argentina's gaming floors include Mighty Cash ™ Link, Wonder 4 ™ Stacks, Gold Stacks ™, and Buffalo ™, all appearing on Aristocrat's Helix ™ cabinets.

“For our audience, having Aristocrat products is a new and exciting experience,” said Matías Vannelli, Marketing and Communications Manager at Casino Club. "Without a doubt, we have a wide and varied library of games, the most attractive titles and an exclusive product" Dragon Tower "that currently can only be found in Casino Club Bariloche."   “To our customers and their players worldwide, Aristocrat stands for quality, excellence, and innovation. We are thrilled Casino Club Argentina chose Aristocrat for their renovated properties of Casinos of Bariloche, El Bolsón, and Ing. Jacobacci. We are thankful for their trust in our company, and we are confident their players will enjoy our games, ”said Hector Fernandez, president of Aristocrat Americas and EMEA.

Pictured, Hector Fernandez   Discover Aristocrat's legendary and pioneering games at www.aristocratgaming.com .

The Company has signed a multi-year agreement with Authentic Brands Group to develop and distribute Elvis-themed lottery games

LONDON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced the successful pricing of $750,000,000 4.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the "Notes").

Application has been made for the Notes to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Settlement of the Notes is subject to customary market and closing conditions and is expected to occur on March 25, 2021.

IGT intends to use the net proceeds of the sale of the Notes and proceeds of utilizations under IGT's senior revolving credit facilities to redeem its 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (Regulation S ISIN/CUSIP USG4863AAB47/G4863A AB4 and Rule 144A ISIN/CUSIP US460599AB91/460599 AB9) (the "6.250% Notes Due 2022") on March 26, 2022 in full at the optional redemption price therefor (the "Redemption"). The Redemption is conditioned on IGT's receipt of at least $750,000,000 in gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes. A conditional notice of the Redemption will be sent to all registered holders of the 6.250% Notes Due 2022.

The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration.

The Notes are being offered and sold only (i) in the United States to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (ii) outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, nor shall there be any sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

Neither the content of IGT's website nor any website accessible by hyperlinks on IGT's website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this news release.

The distribution of this news release into certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this news release comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

In member states of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, this news release (and any offer of the securities referred to herein if made subsequently) is only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (including as it forms part of United Kingdom law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018).

The communication of this news release and any other documents or materials relating thereto is not being made, and such documents or materials have not been approved, by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the "FSMA"). Accordingly, such documents or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under Section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, being investment professionals as defined in Article 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order"); (ii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Financial Promotion Order; or (iii) any other persons to whom these documents or materials may lawfully be made under the Financial Promotion Order. Any investment or investment activity to which this news release relates is available only to such persons or will be engaged only with such persons and other persons should not rely on it.

LONDON – March 16, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its Megabucks^® slots and omnichannel Powerbucks^® Slots continued making millionaires by awarding two massive jackpots totaling more than $4 million in February.

 

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

 

• On Feb. 17, an IGT Megabucks player won $3,259,975 playing Megabucks Double Gold at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, Calif.

 

• On Feb. 20, an online Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,255,116 playing Wheel of Fortune_® Exotic Far East in Ontario, Canada

LAS VEGAS (March 16, 2021) – Lightning is striking twice in Mesquite, Nevada! Aristocrat Gaming™ and Mesquite Gaming have launched two new Lightning Link Lounges™ at CasaBlanca Resort, Casino, Golf & Spa and Virgin River Hotel & Casino, bringing with them a storm of fun for every casino player.   Each Lightning Link Lounge is a dedicated area of the casino filled exclusively with Aristocrat’s player-favorite Lightning Link™ slot game. The Lightning Link Lounge at CasaBlanca opened March 10 with 20 games, and Virgin River’s Lightning Link Lounge opened March 11 with 24 games.

“Mesquite Gaming and Aristocrat have a built a long-time partnership and their Link games have been very popular with our players,” said Chris Lazzara, Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Mesquite Gaming. “The new lounge spaces will create even more excitement on our slot floors at both locations.”   The concept for Lightning Link Lounges was born from player demand. “From the minute Lightning Link first hit the casino floor in Australia, it became a global sensation. Here in the States, we have worked with our customers from coast to coast to launch Lightning Link Lounges, all in response to player demand,” said Jon Hanlin, senior vice president of commercial strategy and business analytics.   Aristocrat’s Lightning Link is a prime example of the company’s innovative spirit and its game play set new industry standards. Since its launch in 2015, the multiple award-winning Lightning Link struck a chord with players around the world and has grown in popularity year after year.   Lightning Link was created specifically to appeal to all types of players – frequent players and more casual gamers,  those who like a jackpot experience, as well as those who prefer a more entertaining experience.   Join Aristocrat on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and  YouTube.

LONDON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced a benchmark offering of senior secured notes denominated in U.S. dollars due 2026 (the "Notes"), subject to customary market and closing conditions (the "Offering"). Application has been made for the Notes to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

IGT intends to use the proceeds from the Offering and may use proceeds of utilizations under IGT's senior revolving credit facilities to redeem IGT's 2022 6.250% Notes at the optional redemption price therefor (i.e., to exercise the make-whole call option) in whole or in part and to pay certain debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the Offering.

The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration.

The Notes are being offered and sold only (i) in the United States to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and (ii) outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, nor shall there be any sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

Neither the content of IGT's website nor any website accessible by hyperlinks on IGT's website is incorporated in, or forms part of, this news release.

The distribution of this news release into certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this news release comes should inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

In member states of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom, this news release (and any offer of the securities referred to herein if made subsequently) is only addressed to and directed at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (including as it forms part of United Kingdom law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018).

The communication of this news release and any other documents or materials relating thereto is not being made, and such documents or materials have not been approved, by an authorized person for the purposes of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the "FSMA"). Accordingly, such documents or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under Section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments, being investment professionals as defined in Article 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the "Financial Promotion Order"); (ii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Financial Promotion Order; or (iii) any other persons to whom these documents or materials may lawfully be made under the Financial Promotion Order. Any investment or investment activity to which this news release relates is available only to such persons or will be engaged only with such persons and other persons should not rely on it.

LAS VEGAS, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo™ fans have a new reason to cheer because Aristocrat Gaming™ is launching the most highly anticipated game of 2021, Buffalo Link™.

Housed on Aristocrat's all-new MarsX™ Portrait cabinet, Buffalo Link combines the thrill and functionality of Aristocrat's legendary Lighting Link™ and Dragon Link™ games with the theme and features of the gaming industry's most recognized slot brand – Buffalo.

Buffalo Link is a landmark combination of innovation and player-favorites. The game introduces the player-favorite Hold & Spin™ functionality and five denomination sets to the Buffalo brand. Staying true to the legacy of Buffalo, Buffalo Link retains its classic Free Games feature along with exciting, new enhancements.

With 2x and 3x wild multipliers now available on reel 5, players will be looking for those signature base game Buffalo wins. Unique to Buffalo Link is a new mystery must-hit-by bonus, awarding either Free Games or the Hold & Spin bonus feature, bringing players an added chase on their bonus pursuit.

Buffalo Link introduces a single-site linked progressive with multi-denomination functionality to the Buffalo brand. From Buffalo Link's Hold & Spin feature, players have an opportunity to win the linked Grand Jackpot, standalone Major, or static Minor and Mini bonus awards.

Buffalo Link comes packaged with innovative signage and is available in a range of banking configurations that can be tailored to any casino floor.

LAS VEGAS, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi” or the “Company”), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming products, financial technology and player loyalty solutions, today announced the appointment of Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective March 22, 2021, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Ms. Lowenhar-Fisher will have responsibility for the Company’s legal and regulatory compliance affairs and will report to Everi’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rumbolz.

Ms. Lowenhar-Fisher brings extensive expertise in the casino gaming industry to Everi, including more than 18 years of corporate legal and regulatory compliance experience on behalf of gaming equipment suppliers and casino operators. She most recently served as an Equity Member in the Las Vegas office of Dickinson Wright PLLC, where she chaired the firm’s Gaming & Hospitality Practice Group. During her time at Dickinson Wright, she advised clients on a wide range of corporate and gaming issues, such as financings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and internet gaming. She also was a member of the legal team that wrote the definitive book on casino gaming law in the United States, having co-authored the 2016–2020 editions of the LexisNexis publication “Gaming Law and Practice.” Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Ms. Lowenhar-Fisher served as a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, where she specialized in gaming law and commercial transactions.

Michael Rumbolz said, “We are delighted to welcome Kate to the Everi team at this exciting time in the ongoing evolution of our Company and our industry. Her extensive experience across a comprehensive range of corporate issues and deep knowledge of the gaming industry’s unique regulatory and compliance standards will be vital assets for our business going forward. With Everi’s growth focus and future expansion opportunities, we are fortunate to welcome to our team someone with Kate’s experience in so many aspects of gaming and corporate law. We look forward to the benefit of her counsel and contributions.”

Ms. Lowenhar-Fisher is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors and the International Masters of Gaming Law. She also sits on the boards of both the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and the Nevada PEP. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University, a J.D. from the Emory University School of Law and is admitted to the bar in both Nevada and California.