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AGS (702) 722-6700playags.com G2E Booth #1253

AGS is Obsessed with the Game™, and nowhere will thisbe more obvious than in the company’s nearly 7,000 sq. ft. G2Eexhibit. AGS will showcase more than 82 slot and table games,along with its full host of AGS Interactive solutions – alldesigned to deliver an exceptional player experience and helpgaming operators boost their bottom line.

AGS will highlight engaging game content from its Icon andOrion cabinet families. Key showstoppers will be Orion Slantgames, highlighted by the Fa Cai Shu™ series, featuring fourgames offering 50-line, three-level progressive with multipli-ers, wilds, free spins, and a pick bonus.

The Orion Slant Kingdom series of high-volatility 243-wayand 25-line games will also be a booth highlight, featuring afour-level jackpot with linked progressive Grand and Major jackpots and static Minor and Mini jackpots, a five-level pick

bonus, and up to 30 free spins.For AGS’ top-performing Orion Portrait

cabinet, the Company introduces MonkeyTemple™ and Bonanza Blast Xtreme Jackpots games featuring expanding reels,

a pick bonus, and multi-level linked progressives.

AGS propels its table solutions businesswith a new proprietary table games andsolutions. Poker fans will love Vega$ 3, anew twist on a heads-up three-card poker

game. Pai Gow Linx adds new dimensionsto the traditional table game, and Lucky 21Bacc combines the excitement of baccarat

and blackjack.Another highlight will be the

next-generation of Bonus Spin, aprogressive side bet that adds dramaticnew levels of excitement to blackjack.During this community-style experience,

players can win one of three wheels,which will generate multiple winnersat the same table with each spin of the

virtual wheel.

AGS Interactive will showcase its groundbreaking SocialWhite-Label Casino, the industry’s only B2B mobile solutionthat offers live events, contests, and other in-game activities toadd new levels of excitement to online casino-branded socialgames. Also on display – AGS’ new real-money gaming solu-tion which delivers the industry’s best game content to globalonline operators through AGS’ robust aggregation platform.

Aristocrat (702) 270-1000 aristocrat-us.com G2E Booth #1141

Aristocrat and VGT will demonstrate a deep and continuingcommitment to core products that are popular with players andoperators. Top Aristocrat products will include Wonder 4Spinning Fortunes™ in the Helix Tower™, Mighty Cash –Double Up™, Ultimate Wheel Blast™ with its industry first“metamorphic” wheels, Really Wicked Winnings™, and Sun& Moon Gold™.

Announced last year, the new Westworld™ slot game burstsonto the scene in the flame55™ cabinet, with a unique play

Innovative games and technology will once again be the focus at this year's Global GamingExpo (G2E) held October 8-11 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Here is a previewof what the leading game manufacturers will be unveiling on the show floor...

G2E 2018: Spotlight on New Game Technology

“We’re more obsessed with thegame than ever this year, andour G2E booth will demonstratewhy. Taking center stage will be engaging new slot contentfor both Class II and Class III gaming floors, sleek new gamecabinets, proprietary table

games that turn up excitement in the casino pit,and proven AGS game content for online andmobile real-money and social play. There will also be a host of new table technology and interactive solutions to experience in our booth.”

Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer andExec. VP of Investor Relations

AGS

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experience that allows playersto play two separate base gamessimultaneously or an integra-tion of the two games. Theflame55 will also be home totwo top pop-culture brands thatwill be revealed at the show.

North America’s most popular game, Buffalo™, is celebrating its 10th anniver-sary, and an all-new BuffaloDiamond™ 10th AnniversaryEdition will be revealed at G2E.

The exciting Edge X™ andEdge XL™ will demonstratehow the future of large-formcabinets will be shaped by this innovative product, and

the RELM XL™ 3 and 5-reel stepper will showcase new to-be-revealed pop culture titles along with new Liberty Link™ titles.

The legendary and ground-breaking Lightning Link™ slot

game is the inspiration for the all-new Dollar Storm™, witha first-of-its kind multi-level progressive action game thatcombines with a $100,000 MSP jackpot.

VGT will showcase a mix of classic content pulled from theAristocrat library of player-favorite titles and content created

“It’s all about what’s inside –what’s inside the game, thecabinet, the system, and thecompany itself – that makes all the difference. At G2E 2018,Aristocrat and VGT will highlightthat what’s inside the heart of our organization is our

sharp customer-centricity our people, and the innovations we create as a result of that focus.”

Matt Wilson, Managing Director of the AmericasAristocrat

specifically for Class II operators. VGT will show the new HelixXT™ cabinet with new Class II titles including DancingFoo™, Lunar Festival™, and Buffalo Extreme™. The Arc™Single cabinet will feature new titles and game themes including Fortune Kings Gold™, Jin Shi™, and Jin Long™.

Oasis 360™ system solutions will be highlighting a multi-tude of products focused on developing a deeper connectionwhile supporting operators to be more competitive, efficient,and innovative. Solutions include the multi-site single cardadvanced marketing solution, Oasis Loyalty™; the floor-widebonusing, media, and progressive management solution OneLink™; the advanced drink ordering system Drinks On Tap™;and Oasis 360 Loyalty Kiosk™ with a fully integrated enterprise solution of advanced features, reporting and marketing promotions.

Aruze Gaming (702) 361-3166aruzegaming.com G2E Booth #2659

Aruze Gaming’s booth will feature a mix of stunning newslot products and exciting new Electronic Table Games. Aruze’sETGs will be the centerpiece of the booth with Roll to WinCraps among one of the product highlights.

Roll to Win Craps is a hybrid dealer-assisted ETGcombining the excitement and interaction of live table play withthe operational efficiencies of an ETG. Roll to Win Craps existswhere tradition and technology merge. A dealer calls anddirects the gameplay, while up to 10 players can place their betselectronically, shoot the dice across a standard sized crapstable made of LED panels, and enjoy spectacular animationsdesigned to inform and entertain.

Depending on property and regulatory policies, the removalof physical chips can reduce staffing needs from three to one.On the interior side of the craps table wall, a section is dedicated to streaming advertisements that can be used forcasino property promotions or focused on external advertisingpartnerships, a feature sure to spark the imagination of casinoproperty promotions or marketers.

A new leadership team with extensive casino management

experience has brought a uniquely customer-focused outlookto Aruze. The two-year software and 6-year hardware guarantees are cornerstones of this commitment.

Demonstrating the depth of content in place to support thispolicy, some 25 titles will be available on the new Muso Triple-27 cabinet by the end of this year. Ensuring that it willstand out from the crowd, Aruze designed Muso Triple-27 withan LED backlighting that gives a 360-degree presence on thecasino floor. Having launched the first and only slot machineequipped with wireless charging functionality, Aruze is showing their commitment to innovation. Thoughtful designcontinues in the large glass-table button deck with 13.3 LCDinterface, keeping player comfort in mind as well as innovationand floor presence.

Everi (512) 334-7500everi.com G2E Booth #1116

From game content thatcreates trailblazing playerexperiences to financialtechnology solutions thatbring security, utility, andefficiency to the gamingfloor, Everi was built to bea transformative force.This force will be on display at G2E 2018 witha strong array of more than130 games and innovativecabinets as well as a broadportfolio of comprehen-sive financial technology solutions.

Everi extended the con-tent portfolio on oneof itsmost popular hardware


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"Ask our competitors why theydon't provide Aruze's two-yearsoftware guarantee, or ourunprecedented six-year hardware guarantee – myguess is you'll be disappointedwith their answer."

Eric Persson, Global COO & PresidentAruze Gaming


solutions, the Empire MPX™ (E43) cabinet, with a numberof new licensed themes, which the company will debut atG2E. The E43 cabinet now has more than 15 game themesavailable for both lease and sale providing operators a wide variety of exciting content for their players.

Everi leveraged the proven technology of its Empire MPXcabinet and introduced earlier this year the Empire 5527™ platform that delivers an incredible gaming experience. Everi’score library on the Empire 5527 has also expanded and will beon display. The company took this platform a step further increating Empire Arena™, a unique, space efficient bankedproduct that offers players a premium interactive experiencewith multiple exciting bonus games.

A sign package innovation that attracted crowds at lastyear’s G2E was Everi’s Renegade 3600™. This larger-than-lifesign package features three 43-inch convex curved monitorswhich combine to create a stunning visual bonus experience andoffers unique sound celebrations through its speaker packageand licensed music.

Attendees will see the newest additions to Everi’s cabinetlineup and banked products that will feature a number ofwildly popular new licensed themes and original content.

Everi will showcase its newest full-service kiosk, the CXC 5.0,which offers enhanced security features and its VersatileX-change™ (VXC) kiosk, a space- and cost-efficient platform.Everi will also feature Jackpot Xpress™, an easy-to-use softwareplatform that enables floor staff to securely and efficientlyprocess and pay jackpots, reducing cage lines and player waittimes. Attendees will have the opportunity to use these products,including Everi’s CashClub Wallet™ and CashClub Concierge,in a real-life environment via interactive digital experience sessions.

Gaming Arts (702) 818-8943gamingarts.com G2E Booth #4447

Super Promo™ from Gaming Arts is a first-of-its-kindinnovative and fully customizable interactive gaming systemoffering four unique game suite formats adaptable to virtuallyall promotions on the casino floor and many promotions neverbefore possible or even considered. Game suites include fullycustomizable wheel, match and win, pick and win, and scratchoff games.

Super Promo gives operators the ability to offer an endlessarray of prize scenarios, customized to your operation and budget. Once a win occurs, the casino staff will present theplayer with the Super Promo player tablet, keeping them in theirseats, all while creating an interactive community experiencevia displays throughout the casino, adding tremendous excite-ment across the entire casino floor. Notably, players no longerneed to leave their machines or cash out resulting in no lostcoin-in for operators.

Just as the Super Promo game and prize range variations areendless, so are the promotion types offered. Beyond all currently

“Our powerful mix of home-grown and acquired talent, anunbridled passion for creatingpremium experiences for operators and patrons alike,and a customer-centric designand development strategy willbe on full display at G2E 2018.

We will showcase new gaming and financial technology innovations that we believe will furtherraise the bar that our customers have come toexpect and create new opportunities to helpthem increase their casino performance and efficiency.”

Michael Rumbolz, President and CEOEveri

“We are positioning ourselvesvery well to offer innovativeand unique products acrossthe casino floor. From ourBingo to Keno to our SuperPromo™ promotional systemand upcoming suite of compelling slots and bingo

games, we can be instrumental in the growth ofour customers bottom line."

Mike Dreitzer, PresidentGaming Arts


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existing promotion types, Super Promo offers many promotion types never before possible such as side bet style promotions for table games, hand pay promotions targeting themost valuable players, sports book, club, retail, host initiatedand more. Virtually all promotions work with the systemincluding weekly, hot seat, senior, slot tournaments, tablegames, player sign-up, hotel bounce back, holiday, etc.

Super Promo even has the ability to adjust prize levels relative to player tier levels with the simple touch of a button.Currently, many operators size prizes for the average player,over-rewarding low-value players while under-rewarding theirmost valuable players. With the Super Promo, you now havethe ability to reward players in accordance with their value andencourage players to increase their play to get to that next tierlevel.

This incredibly powerful promotional system if offered byGaming Arts, headquartered in Las Vegas. Gaming Arts is theworld leader in bingo and keno games and technology and isnow reinventing the slot and casino floor with their truly inno-vative slots and promotional systems.

IGT (702) 669-7777igt.com G2E Booth #3659

Under the theme “Your Best Bet,” IGT will showcase its latest portfolio of solutions for land-based and digital gaming.The company’s booth will highlight a range of next-generationgames, cabinets and systems, along with IGT’s proven U.S.sports betting solution, PlayShot.

IGT will dedicate a significant portion of its booth to itsattention-grabbing and performance-driven Premium productportfolio. Building on the success of Sphinx 4D and Ghostbusters 4D, IGT will introduce American Gods 4D on

the CrystalCurve True 4D gaming machine. IGT will alsodemonstrate its deep library of multi-level progressive contentfor its CrystalCurve cabinet by featuring the Jurassic Parktrilogy, and new base game titles for Fort Knox, Fortune Gongand Golden Goddess.

IGT will build upon its Wheel of Fortune slots legacy byintroducing new content and concepts to the celebrated gamefamily. G2E attendees can look forward to new Wheel of Fortune 4D games, along with large-format Wheel of Fortuneon the Megatower cabinet, and new games on the Crystal-Wheel + Stepper cabinet.

The Company’s core portfolio will be anchored in a largelibrary of core video games that excelled in the Company’s testbanking program and achieved “Proven Performer” status.On the CrystalCurve cabinet, IGT will showcase excitinggames such as Fortune Coin, Hot Hit Pepper Pays, and GoldenEgypt Grand. On the dual-screen CrystalDual 27 cabinet,and the dual-screen CrystalSlant 32 cabinet the Company willdisplay many titles that are compatible with both hardware solutions including “Proven Performer” titles Scarab, andMistress of Egypt, along with innovative new themes – Ivy Heistand Lucky Buddha. IGT will also demonstrate the versatilityof the CrystalDual 27 cabinet by hosting high-energy IncrediBell. tournaments on banks of the striking hardware.

IGT PlayDigital will highlight the versatility of its complete“go digital solution,” illustrating how IGT’s digital productsenable players to wager anytime, anywhere. With the expansionof the U.S. sports betting market, IGT’s PlayShot solution has emerged as a preferred, market-ready B2B solution.

Konami Gaming(866) 544-4636 gaming.konami.com G2E Booth #1154

For a company that was born from amusement and arcadeentertainment, it’s no casual colloquialism that creative playerengagement is at the center of Konami games and systems

“We invite our valued tribalgaming customers to experi-ence the many performance-driven land-based and digitalinnovations within IGT’s G2E portfolio, and to gain abroader understanding of howour sports betting expertise

and PlayShot solution can be leveraged to create new growth opportunities.”

Renato Ascoli, CEO North America IGT


technology. Considering breakthrough releasesfrom Titan 360 to True-Time Tournamentsand Star Watch to Beat Square, Konami hascontinuously worked to deliver new innovationsto market with an emphasis on meaningfulplayer engagement. This year during G2E,Konami is focusing these unique gaming experiences that invite players to ‘Play On’.With a leading lineup of 4K cabinets, popularprogressive features, proven bonus mechanics,cardless player loyalty solutions, and more,Konami’s G2E 2018 display is a must-seesource for new advancement in gamingindustry technology.

The company’s 13,000+ sq. ft. booth is setto feature a broad variety of top-qualitygame content for cabinets across its videoslot lineup. The new 65-inch 4K Concerto Opus will debut a unique linkedprogressive called Treasure Ball, whichrewards players with mystery jackpot prize balls ingreater numbers and sizes as they increase their bet. Agent: Magnifying Jackpots and Inspector: Sign of the Jackpots continue the success of Konami’s Strike Zone mechanic on thecurved Concerto Crescent and Concerto Stack cabinets withsymbol-driven standalone jackpots. Other leading jackpot progressives including Solstice Celebration Triple Sparkle,Matsuri Kojiki Moon, Sparkling Roses Color Bloom, theGolden Blocks series, and Jackpot Streams Evolution will also spanthe floor with leading mechanics to reach and reward players.

Konami’s Synkros casino management system will connectthe booth with leading tools, features, and technology to powerdiverse casino enterprise sectors and sizes. This year’s G2E eventmarks the debut of Konami’s SynkConnect “cardless” player

loyalty solution. SynkConnect empowers casino players witha variety of secure touchless methods to authenticate their playeraccount at the game, including a mobile device, room key, fob,and traditional players card. It gives players more ways toconnect and engage with the casino’s loyalty program withoutrequiring a traditional plastic players’ card. This and many othertools and features will be available for guests to explore first-hand within a live, comprehensive demo environment.

Merkur Gaming Americas (954) 531-1729merkur-gaming.com G2E Booth #3353

At G2E this year Merkur Gaming willintroduce a range of new games. Theseare diversely themed and come from boththeir international and U.S. game develop-ment teams.

The eight major releases that Merkur willmake are: Jewels Of The Nile, an ancientEgyptian theme but with a new twist. SavannaStampede, from the Great Plains of Africa andwith the bonus Stampede, is sure to be atruly big winner. Neon Panther takes players deep into the jungle wheresurprises, big surprises, await. Reach-ing new heights in oriental gameattraction comes Asian Towers, while theout of this world landscapes of Secret Area150, contrast to present a touch of sci-fiexcitement.

Western Pacific and Crash Stacksboth pay a respectful homage to cash.

“From top game play featuresto leading-edge systems technology, Konami is alwayscreating new opportunities forcasino players and operators toenjoy lasting engagement andmemorable entertainment overtime. Our latest developments

arriving to G2E 2018 are built with a focus on driving greater value and supporting meaningfulconnection.”

Thomas A. Jingoli, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

Konami Gaming

“We have every reason toanticipate that the 2018 G2Ewill prove to be the best everfor Merkur Gaming. We cometo Las Vegas with great gamesand great products. Our teamsare strong, well experiencedand totally focused on further

development of our great success. Those are key factors in our continuing story and we are all looking forward to what I know will be a greatshow for Merkur Gaming.”

Charles Hiten, CEOMerkur Gaming Americas


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As players know, cash is king and these new Merkur Gamingtitles highlight cash in a whole new way. Last, but by no meansleast, Big Deal Wheel is a true game innovation, one thatMerkur believes is something totally new in slot play.

The company also believes that Big Deal Wheel, which hasa game show feel, stunning graphics and high excitementvoiceovers, will be their star performer at G2E. As the title states,this game is all about Reels, Wheels and Big Deals.

Next Gaming (702) 366-7304nextgaming.co G2E Booth #1230

Creating a new slot gaming experience is no easy task and notfor the faint of heart. With the continued discussions of how toattract the millennial audience and meet the performance met-ric expectations of the casinos, Next Gaming has it covered. Withtheir iconic games from Atari, such as Asteroids, Missile Command and Tempest, as well as Arkanoid and Bust-A-Movefrom Taito, they have created an entertaining gaming experiencethat appeals to a wide demographic audience. Next Gaming hasre-imagined the games and essentially created retro-mod gamesthat deliver the feel of the Golden Age of Arcade Games. Toaccomplish that, they have skillfully integrated the traditionalhardware for those games, such as joysticks, spinners, track-ballsand replications of the original button decks.

It’s apparent that their intention was to create games thatoffer an immersive, challenging and entertaining experience thatis completely different from a traditional slot machine. Inaddition, and contributing to the uniqueness of their games,they have created various skill levels for their players. This allowsthe novice to the serious gamer to enjoy the playing experienceand advance at their own pace. With over sixty levels in eachgame, and BOSS battles in Arkanoid and their own gameZForce, the playing experience is unmatched.

For those that are also seeking social interaction and competitive challenges in a casino setting with their friends,Next Gaming has the answer. Earn bragging rights by postingyour initials to the leader board for earning the best score withyour superior skills. You can bet that there will be high-fivesall around.

Novomatic Americas (224) 802-2974novomaticamericas.com G2E Booth #1259

An extensive Novomatic product range that features brandnew games and game mixes, a series of advanced cabinets, progressive jackpots, ETGs, sports betting and system solutions,and online gaming developments will be on full display for theUS and surrounding markets at G2E 2018.

The Novostar® V.I.P. 3.50 cabinet with Python Chair delivers the next level of player immersion and will present a newpremium title for casino markets – MacGyver™. Based on theiconic TV show of the 80s, players join Angus MacGyver™ andthe lead cast on an explosive adventure as they use paper clips,duct tape and chewing gum to collect prizes and unlock progres-sive jackpots. Returning to G2E will be From Dusk Till Dawn™

“With 24 new titles, innovativeprogressive links and stand-alone progressive product lines,it is going to be a fantastic showfor us. We continue to increaseour market share as customerssee incredible performanceinformation on our products likethe VIP Royal. This year we will

be showcasing our new cabinets (Panthera 1.43Curve and VIP Lounge Curve) along with brandnew games coming from our Mount Prospect studios highlighted by MacGyver™.”

Rick Meitzler, President & CEO, North America Novomatic Americas�

“G2E has always been a fantastic showcase for our new products. This year, you willfind our approach to skill-basedgaming unique in both thevisual elements, play attributesand the performance aspects.We invite everyone to our

booth to experience the excitement.”

Mike Darley, CEONext Gaming


– and both IP titles will also be presented in a compact style onthe V.I.P. Lounge™ 2.32 cabinet.

Spearheaded by the Panthera™ 2.27 twin screen cabinet, andthe Panthera™ 1.43 and V.I.P. Lounge™ 1.43 that feature curvedscreen 4K displays, various cabinet series for all-sized venues willshowcase a selection of new single games – featuring DragonHits™, Prize of the Nile™, Prized Panda™, Princesses ofWar™, Riches Ahoy.™ and Great American Wilds™ – fromNovomatic Americas. The Enchanted Fortunes Linked Jackpot™will show progressive themes from the Fortunes series and leading multi-game mixes will be presented – with new mixes forthe Illinois and Pennsylvania VGT markets.

Electronic Table Games, Novo Line Novo Unity™ II platform have been growing their US footprint, and at G2E, automated, virtual and live versions of popular table games willbe presented with two automated roulette wheels and a live Baccarat table to demonstrate variations of the powerfulsystem. Adding to the popular Cammegh Spread-Bet Roulette, new Black Jack and Baccarat Spread-Bet side bets make their debut at the show.

Novomatic has teamed up with Sportradarearlier this year to co-develop an innovative lineof sports betting productsand services that will bedemonstrated on a spe-cial area of the Novomaticbooth. Finally, rolling outin the VGT market andelsewhere, Novomatic will display the constantlyevolving myACP casino management system.

Playport Gaming Systems (913) 276-2100playport.com

Playport Gaming Systems (PGS), digitally connect playerswith casinos for the sale of instant win and linked progressivegames.Through its patented Playport gaming technology,PGS provides a real money wagering and marketing softwareplatform that allows casinos to sell digital custom-designed andbranded instant win and progressive games, that integrate

seamlessly with their existing POS systems and digital properties. Players buy games and collect winnings at thecasino, but are able to play the games on their mobile device wherever, whenever they want. Playport is regulatory compliant, requires zero capital expenditure and all transactionstake place at the casino, bringing casino operators more revenue, customer insight and loyalty.

PGS is changing how instant win games are played and soldby providing players more choice and a better game play experience through use of mobile based e-commerce.

Scientific Games (702) 897-7150sggaming.com G2E Booth #1126

Visitors at G2E 2018 will see how Scientific Games isEvolving Entertainment, not only with the cutting-edge products that are currently available, products of the future thatwill be available much sooner than expected, but also withvisionary products and experiences that one may have only imagined. SG’s Casino of the Future will showcase how the

“At Scientific Games, we’reEvolving Entertainment, and atG2E this year, visitors will seehow we not only have the fullspectrum of products, services,technology and talent to meettoday’s challenges, but alsothe vision and capacity to help

shape the future of entertainment.”

Greg Colella, Vice President of Product Marketing, Gaming

Scientific Games

“With almost 90% of attendeesparticipating in the conferencespecifically to seek out newand cutting-edge gamingproducts, G2E is the perfectenvironment to showcase our Playport mobile gamingplatform.”

Jim Nulph, Chief Revenue OfficerPlayport Gaming Systems


traditional casino can be turned into a dynamic environmentby using cutting-edge technology, offering unique social experiences, fostering player interaction and creating immersive environments.

Also on display will be SG’s latest Sports Wagering Solutions,innovative new Systems offerings, and hot new Table Games andUtilities, such as I Love Suits Poker and Vegas Blackjack Fever.Slot games featuring the hottest entertainment brands, presented on the industry’s most innovative cabinets will also beexhibited, as well as games featuring celebrated, player-favoritethemes developed by our own talented studios.

In partnership with Warner Bros., SG isdebuting two new games based on iconicclassic movies: Munchkinland™ featuringThe Wizard of Oz™ showcased on the new,immersive Gamefield™ 2.0 cabinet; and WillyWonka - Loompaland™ starring the OompaLoompas of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory™ on the popular Gamescape™ cabinet.

New titles in the exciting James BondGame Series will also be appearing at G2E.This valuable partnership has inspired cutting-edge cabinets and innovative gamemechanics that will be on full displayin titles such as Die Another Day,Goldeneye, and Live And Let Die.

Scientific Games is also debuting themuch anticipated TwinStar® Wave XL, thesuccessor to the revolutionary Pro Wave®cabinet that sent shockwaves throughthe industry, changed the look of casinofloors, and transformed the player-experienceforever. The stunning TwinStar Wave XL promises to buildon the celebrated original cabinet’s legacy, offering a bigger andbetter player experience, showcasing a dynamic, curved, 49-inch, 4k, UHD display, generating the kind of stunninggraphics only seen in high-end home theatres.

New content being created for this cutting-edge cabinetincludes updates to proven, blockbuster themes like DragonSpin® - Age of Fire, Cash Wizard® World, and new gamesbased on the beloved 88 Fortunes.

VGT (615) 372-1000vgt.net G2E Booth #1141

VGT will be located alongside Aristocrat at their G2Ebooth, where the companies will show an industry-leading blendof games for Class II and Class III operators, underscoring theidea that when it comes to innovative games and cabinets, it

is all about what’s inside.Leading the show for VGT is the Helix

XT™ cabinet, which helps VGT to furtherexpand its product line and offerings to its customers. Helix XT is the latest in portraitcabinet technology. It builds on the success ofthe Arc™ Single cabinet and offers VGT’scustomers a portrait cabinet with an uprightfootprint. Helix XT launches this Novemberwith two new Fortune Series™ titles: JinShi™, and Jin Long™, accompanied by avariety of popular back catalog themes.

VGT will also showcase a mix of classiccontent pulled from the Aristocrat library ofplayer-favorite titles and content createdspecifically for Class II operators on theOvation™ platform. Expanding VGT’sproduct offering to include more games onthe Arc Single cabinet are titles such as MoreMore Hearts™ and More More Chilli™.

Players love VGT’s new line of gamesbased on the Professional Bull Riders, Inc.™ (PBR) theme thatbrings edge-of-your-seat action to casino floors, and now thefranchise is expanding with two new titles: Stormin’ Wilds™and Iron Cowboy™. Since the game series has launched, it hasbeen successful in the Oklahoma market, and this expansiongives players even more exciting bull riding action.

Video King (402) 951-2970videokingnetwork.com G2E Booth #3030

At the forefront of electronic gaming, Video King is fastbecoming known as the mobile gaming experts, with thelaunch of VKGN, the Video King Gaming Network –

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“The combined forces of Aristocrat and VGT continue to yield incredible results forClass II and Class III operators.Now at G2E, we are thrilled toshow our latest innovations ingames and cabinets that helpour customers give their

players a unique and fun gaming experience.”

Jay Sevigny, PresidentVGT


a universal platform allowing third-party content to be deployedonto their gaming tablets, be it Bingo or Class II games.

With the network’s open protocol, Video King – licensedin more than 60 jurisdictions, with more than 60,000 devicesworldwide – can now play games in real time, as well as linkedproperties.

New releases include Neanderthal Nation™ and Devil’sChoice,™ Class II, 5-reel, 20-line video slot games, playableon the Champ-e™, Video King’s portable, wireless gamingtablet, previewing at the Global Gaming Expo.

Features include up to 20 paylines, a mystery multiplier onevery spin, top two symbols wild, stacked major animations, up

to 50 free spins bonus,with all prizes doubled,$2 max bet, $6,000 topprize and choice to play as one of three ofthe games’ themedcharacters.

P o k e r N a n z a , ®which brings the look

and feel of Vegas-style Video Pokerto the gaming floor, offers the same type of mobility. Playersare no longer limited to one location to play their favorite games.PokerNanza, playable on the wireless tablets, is a skill-based,Class II game, featuring everyone’s favorites from Jacks Or Better to Double, Double Bonus and Deuces Wild in fourdenominations.

BowlaNanza,™ Video King’s newest animated caper, spansthe world of Bingo and Bowling, as players rack up points,

taking QuickShot to a whole new “lane” in gaming. It hasromance, rivalry and, of course, Bingo, as players slip intoanother realm in one of Video King’s most innovative spins inClass II gaming.

To enhance the gaming experience, Video King has createdFreedom Play,™ a wireless flashboard, using state-of-the-arttechnology, to display Bingo, as well as advertising and multi-media messaging, set in vivid color, dazzling animation,various themes, and other types of customization.

To deliver the game, the El Dorado PL™ – touting the latest technology – may be the best prospect in terms of gameintegrity, workmanship and design, featuring a more compact, higher-speed, hands-free console all at a reduced price. ®

Next Month: New Products and Services at G2E will be featured in the October G2E Show Issue.

“Video King’s entry into theClass II gaming market nowbrings our wireless gamingexpertise to the casino floor.From session bingo, 24-numberQuickShot games, skill-basedVideo Poker – with four-level,wide-area progressive and

video-reel slot games – the Video King GamingNetwork allows players to move seamlesslythroughout the casino, while continuing to playtheir favorite games. Video King continues to leadthe way in developing new and exciting gamingproducts and solutions.”

Phil Sherwood, Director, Class II Gaming ProductsVideo King

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