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G2E 2018: Technological breakthroughs to be showcased in Las Vegas

Global Gaming Expo (G2E), arguably the world’s largest gaming trade show, comes back to Sands Expo in Las Vegas on October 8-11, 2018, showcasing the latest tech in the gaming industry.

This year, the show introduces its first ever “Sports Betting Symposium,” following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that has opened up sports betting opportunities across the United States.

The symposium will gather experts from around the world to prepare gaming professionals at all levels for growth opportunities in the U.S. sports betting sector. Symposium participants will also receive an expert-led tour of sports betting solutions providers in the comprehensive expo hall.

“In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, there is no better place than G2E to launch this Sports Betting Symposium,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association.

Korbi Carrison, the Reed Exhibitions/G2E Event Director, said that the show floor will also see an expanded presence from companies supporting sports betting.

“We’ve put a major focus on the evolution of G2E to ensure it is staying ahead of the curve as the gaming industry changes. The expo hall will feature highly anticipated offerings from across the core gaming sector, along with exhibitors presenting their products in sports betting technology, iGaming, integrated resort products and other non-gaming amenities, ” she said.

In addition to the Sports Betting Symposium, attendees will be able to attend education tracks covering Gaming Leadership & Career Development, Global Gaming Women, IAGA Best Practices Institute, iGaming Congress, Integrated Resort Development & Management, Marketing & Analytics: Customer Acquisition & Retention, Non-Gaming Growth Opportunities, Non-Gaming Growth Opportunities in Esports, Optimizing Gaming Operations: Guest Service & Experience, Security, Surveillance & Compliance, and Tribal Gaming,.

G2E’s Innovation Lab also makes a return this year, showcasing new technologies shaping future of casinos and sports betting, and takes place on Tuesday October 9 to 11.

“The first two years of the Innovation Lab have been met with positive feedback as a space for innovative concepts for the gaming industry to come to light, and we’re excited to bring it back for G2E 2018,” said Allie Barth, vice president of industry relations for the American Gaming Association. “This year’s Innovation Lab will feature a wide array of perspectives on how the industry can advance into the future both through gaming and broader resort management.”

The AGA’s Innovation Lab serves as a centralized hub for innovation relevant to the gaming-entertainment industry. It hosts a collection of fifteen-minute TED-talkstyle sessions designed to foster conversation and inspire innovation among the gaming industry. In addition to leaders in the gaming industry, Innovation Lab 2018 will also feature speakers from outside companies such as Microsoft, Allied Esports and others.

Accelerating player experience

AGS

AGS will showcase more than 82 slot and table games designed to deliver an exceptional player experience and help gaming operators boost their bottom line at G2E this year.

Taking center stage will be AGS’s newest cabinet innovation – the Orion Upright. This sophisticated new platform features the distinctive Orion starwall design, highlighted by 420 game-synchronized full-color LED lights for an innovative gameplay celebration. AGS is launching the Orion Upright with a library of exclusive new titles and ICON greatest hits.

For its Orion Slant platform, AGS will highlight the Fai Cai Shu family of four games, featuring nudging wilds, multiplier wilds, a pick bonus, and three linked progressive jackpots.

For its high-performing Orion Portrait platform, AGS will showcase nine new game titles, including the Diamond Streak family, Crystal Magic, and six new Xtreme Jackpots games.

In table games, AGS will showcase a host of proprietary table games and table solutions. Poker fans will love Vega$3, a new twist on a house-banked three-card poker-style game. Pai Gow Linx adds new dimensions to the traditional table game pai gow, and Lucky 21 Bacc combines the excitement of baccarat and blackjack.

From its table solutions lineup, AGS will showcase the Dex S single-deck poker shuffler, featuring a streamlined design that is attractive, economical, and exceptionally functional.

One of AGS’s must-see attractions is Bonus Spin Xtreme, a progressive side bet for blackjack featuring three virtual wheels which will generate multiple winners at the same table with each spin.

G2E visitors can experience AGS’ groundbreaking Social White-Label Casino, the industry’s only B2B mobile solution that offers powerful Live Ops features to add new levels of excitement to online casino-branded social games. Also on display – AGS’ real-money gaming solution which delivers the industry’s best game content to global online operators through AGS’ robust aggregation platform.

See the team at AGS at stand 1253 at G2E Vegas.

Exciting interaction

ALPHASLOT

Founded by global casino gaming veterans, blockchain technology experts, and academic professionals, Alphaslot Lab aims to enhance the fun of winning in traditional casinos worldwide.

The organization is working on building Asia’s first blockchain protocol, enabling a new entertainment world where the constraints of the centralized world give way to an open ecosystem that allows consumers, game developers, casinos and other offline entertainment to interact in new and exciting ways.

Revolutionary novelties

ALFASTREET

Alfastreet will be announcing important novelties and game evolutions for the second part of the year at G2E Las Vegas, preparing the ground for future trends that will see the introduction of radically advanced machines in 2019.

Among a rich pack of novelties that will entertain visitors, there’ll also be a freshly redesigned Multi-touch automated electronic Roulette table with 8 play stations and the live wheel.

The table has been the leading product of its kind for the last 2 years and is a faithful electronic emulation of a classic live Roulette table.

Also on display will be the Lucky 8 compact electronic Roulette that is complementing the standard setting R8 machine.

Both automated roulettes are getting an overhaul of their user interface and a brand new Jackpot solution that will made them even more attractive to the players worldwide.

As an addition to its well-known electronic horse game Royal Derby, Alfastreet has also prepared a new and exciting version of it for all racing lovers.

Alfastreet will present the Car Race machine, combining the sleek design and excitement of a racing track. It will be displayed with the evolved version of the “Felix T” terminals, which have been optimized since the unveiling for even better player comfort and performance.

The Blackjack and Baccarat combination table with the new look will attract players who like traditional games but still appreciate a modern design that can perform two in one.

Felix Slot machine brings big novelty for the end of 2018 in shape of an extremely entertaining game called “Fish Hunter”, a game that has already captured the attention of the operators and the fantasy of the players at the G2E show in Macau.

The game represents a revolutionary form of a slot game bringing a fresh breeze to the industry with big potential for further development and market.

Since there are a lot of venues with limited space availability, Alfastreet designed a Bar Top with multiplayer option compatible with all games from its extensive catalogue.

A compact, yet powerful and versatile machine can save space and provide easy expansion of the gaming floor.

See Alfastreet on stand number 2448 at G2E Las Vegas.

EVO makes US debut

AINSWORTH

Ainsworth Game Technology will showcase an array of fresh content and its upgraded EVO cabinet at G2E.

In total, Ainsworth will display more than 130 games -- including titles encompassing the company’s Class II, Class II, Washington State and Historical Horse Racing product lines. Additionally, visitors to the Ainsworth display will have the opportunity to get hands on with new Linked Progressive brands, iGaming content and sign packages designed perform in casinos across world.

The booth will include the North American trade show debut of the EVO cabinet, Ainsworth’s newest dual screen offering. This upgraded cabinet features twin 24-inch high-definition monitors, an LCD touchscreen button deck and sleek edge lighting. The EVO will shine brightly on casino floors with exclusive content that includes the new four-game PAC-MAN Link series and hot Top Pays 30-Line Multi-Denom games.

The EVO will be available soon to gaming operators in all markets.

Casino operators will get their first look at three new QuickSpin titles. Super Money 7s and Super Crystal 7s feature the giant wheel that made the initial Quickspin games among Ainsworth top performing for the past year. Plus, Super Charged 7s MultiPlay will give players the chance to play four reels of Quickspin – with every reel set giving the chance to win a spin on the wheel.

Also on display on the A640 will be: Galaga, part of Ainsworth’s partnership with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. This new slot offers players a chance to experience the classic arcade game in a new way, complete with thrilling bonuses that pay homage to the original game.

Elsewhere in Ainsworth’s space will be several promising A640 titles including: Triple Challenge; Multi Win 7, a top performing High Denon title now available in a new format; and Redbeard’s Riches and Cash- O-Tron, a pair of games with a new Symbol Collection bonus.

See Ainsworth at booth #1529.

Gaming to the next level

APEX PRO GAMING

Apex gaming will again be taking a major presence at the G2E Las Vegas show to showcase its ever-growing range of gaming solutions.

Introduced only 18 months ago, the Apex Pinnacle Premium Jackpot Island solutions have enjoyed strong demand from operators around the world. In this short period of time, the Apex team has created eight different versions already.

Visitors will be able to see the latest game specially created for this solution – Clover Link, a great addition to games such as Dragon Egg and Leonardo’s Code.

The two individual island versions are called the Apex Pinnacle Premium L Jackpot Island and Apex Pinnacle Premium XXL Jackpot Island.

Both are available with either the Pinnacle Premium Curved slots or the Pinnacle Premium SL slots. New for the G2E Las Vegas is the introduction of the Apex Pinnacle Premium XL – for wall-mounted assembly.

“There are a great many reasons to explain why the Apex Jackpot Islands are in strong demand”, explained Kubilay Özer, global sales director at Apex gaming. “The linked jackpot can be won in 16 different ways, making it exciting for all types of players, including the high rollers. The design with large top and side screen displays are a great way to portray the game. They can alternatively even be used for specific customer advertising, opening a new way to target customers. The fantastic sound heightens the player experience.”

See the APEX team alongside local partner Apogee Gaming at booth #3359.

Commitment to core products

ARISTOCRAT

Aruze’s Electronic Table Games will be the centerpiece of the booth with Lucky Roulette, Super Big Wheel, Omni Table, RFID technology, a unique Live ETG product, and Roll to Win Craps.

Roll to Win Craps is a hybrid dealerassisted ETG that combines the excitement and attributes of live table play with the operational efficiencies of modern technologies. Where tradition and technology merge - a dealer calls and directs the gameplay, while up to 10 players can place their bets electronically, shoot the dice across a standard sized craps table made of LED panels, and enjoy the spectacular animations designed to inform and entertain.

A true benefit to casino operators will be the staffing that is involved in operating the craps table. By removing all physical chips, only one employee is required to run the table game. This reduces the staffing needs from three to one, depending on property and regulatory policies. On the interior side of the craps table wall, a section is dedicated to streaming advertisements that can be used for casino property promotions or focused on

external advertising partnerships. A year has passed since the first public viewing of Roll to Win Craps, but it is evident that Roll to Win Craps has evolved into a “must play” experience.

On the slot side, the unrivaled design of the Muso Triple-27 cabinet will be scattered throughout Aruze’s booth. Aruze designed Muso Triple-27 with an LED backlighting that gives a 360-degree presence on the casino floor. At G2E, some 25 titles will be displayed on the Muso Triple-27.

Visit Aruze at booth #2659.

Turnkey solutions for Asia

BBTECH

BBTech, an Asian gaming industry pioneer, is offering turnkey gaming solutions designed and developed with the Asian market in mind. With their slot games using superior logic and math, coupled with a design philosophy that appeals to Chinese and other Asian players, online and land-based gaming operators can expect to hit the ground running and quickly build a loyal player following.

With BBTech’s game offerings, your players can enjoy countless hours of fun and entertainment, ensuring player retention is maximized. The e-wallet software allows you to accept any currency and support any business model, whether it be real money, virtual points or otherwise. Other features such as unlimited add-ons and an easy to use control panel, make day-to-day operations a breeze.

BBTech’s games are device agnostic. This means that your players need not download and install cumbersome mobile apps that take up space and clutter their devices. Using the latest technologies in software development such as HTML5, BBTech’s games are created with the player’s convenience and enjoyment in mind.

Regardless whether they are using an iOS or an Android device, even if they are playing on their mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, BBTech’s games are guaranteed to deliver the same user experience and enjoyment to your players.

BBTech has pre-configured their system to integrate with the most popular providers in the gaming industry. This cuts down the time to launch your business and start generating revenue.

Some popular games are also distributed only through BBTech.

Comprehensive turnkey solutions

BETRADAR

Betradar is the number one turnkey-solution provider in the industry, offering all the services necessary to run a successful bookmaker operation. This includes fixtures, results, odds suggestions, trading tools, in-running services, risk management, betting stimulation tools, live streaming, gaming solutions and esports betting services.

Being the only supplier in the market controlling the entire chain of its in-running offer – from data collection at the venue, to the compilation and delivery of odds – we provide the most comprehensive and reliable Live Odds & Live Data service. Our coverage, which includes more than 25,000 live events across over 20 sports each month, creates 600+ unique odds types.

Operators looking to offer bets around the clock, across multiple channels can make use of Betradar’s Virtual Sports portfolio, featuring football, tennis, basketball, horse racing and dog racing, to add additional incremental revenue. Out latest innovation, Virtual Tennis in-Play, gives punters the opportunity to place live bets on full, continuous matches in any way they want

For those wanting a proven method of retaining customer attention, Betradar’s awardwinning Live Channels, available for online and retail, provide over 38,000 events per year to bookmakers. With the largest portfolio of media rights in the industry, this dedicated, 24/7 live-streaming product seamlessly fulfils customer demand for live visualisation and betting stimulation. Additionally, the new Live Channel Trading enables bookmakers to operate their own in-running trading faster than anyone else in the market.

Betradar’s market-leading Esports Betting Service presents 11,000+ pre-match events per year and 4,500+ live odds for the most popular games – making it the broadest and most credible range of pre-match and live betting markets available.

See Betradar at booth #4023.

Global testing

BMM TESTLABS

BMM Testlabs, the longest established and most experienced test lab and technical consultancy in the world, is pleased to be exhibiting at the upcoming G2E 2018 in Las Vegas. Founded in 1981, BMM employs over 340 qualified staff in 14 offices with 12 test labs, and is licensed or approved to test in over 440 jurisdictions globally.

BMM experts will be in attendance to provide information on Compliance and Testing Services: iGaming Testing Services: System Testing: Operator Services: Regulatory Services: Training & Education and Security.

Please find BMM at booth #2230.

Atlantic City data hub

CONTINENT 8 TECHNOLOGIES

New Jersey-licensed Continent 8 Technologies, the world’s largest iGaming data center and global network solutions provider, is opening a new data center at the Atlantic City Convention Center in partnership with the CRDA (Casino Reinvestment Development Authority). Designed to Tier 3 standards, the data center will help make New Jersey the largest hub for online gaming, sports betting, and eSports in the United States.

This expansion fortifies Continent 8’s commitment to Atlantic City and fulfills their pledge to create an online gaming hub designed for real-time data exchange. It will provide direct connectivity to their private global network spanning over 30 locations across Europe, Asia, and North and South America.

In addition to increasing capacity in New Jersey, the new data center will include connectivity to Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia locations, as well as providing a secure data redundancy and disaster recovery facility from which to host online gaming operators’ most critical online operations. Operators seeking to enter the New Jersey and broader US market will benefit from this Atlantic City online gaming hub, its connection to the largest online gaming global network, and Continent 8’s cyber security services.

Continent 8 is the only independent information technology provider licensed by New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement to supply data center and network services to online gaming licensees. Interested online gaming operators are encouraged to contact Continent 8 to speak with their team of global experts and secure capacity before the market becomes saturated.

Easing market entry

DIGITAIN

Digitain the multi-channel sports betting platform provider will be showcasing its latest sportsbook API solutions at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). With sports betting the hottest ticket in the USA, why not reach out to our team of advisors and discuss how Digitain can assist you with your technology and business strategies for the rapidly expanding sports betting market?

Digitain’s Sports Betting and Gaming Platform provides a comprehensive multilingual, multi- currency customisable interface that can easily integrate using API’s with an existing platform, whether you are a land-based casino or online operator. It can provide a frictionless turnkey or white-label solution in which bespoke APIs allow the integration of a sportsbook, casino, live dealer, and virtual sports modules. The API also provisions the ability for the client to customize the frontend user journey and user experience and allows the brand to be agile and flexible, and in control of the product roadmap to adapt to fast-changing market conditions. With an extensive payment gateway, bonus engine, CRM system, and dedicated customer support 24/7, provides everything needed for fast market entry for clients.

The sportsbook product covers 30,000 live events each month, across 65 sports taking in 7,500 leagues, and more than 3,000 betting markets, with features that include cash out, edit my bet, express bonus and the latest promotional tools for player marketing acquisition and retention needed in today’s fast moving markets. The casino solution has 3,000+ games from major digital casino content providers; NetEnt, Microgaming, and Playson and many more.

Meet Digitain at booth #4823.

PAC-MAN Cash Chase

GAMBLIT GAMING

Gamblit gaming will be unveiling innovative, soon to be announced hardware and several exciting new game titles, playable at its booth on the show floor at G2E Vegas 2018.

In partnership with Bandai Namco Amusement, the developer behind the iconic arcade game PAC-MAN, PAC-MAN Cash Chase will be available on Gamblit’s TriStation game machine and will make its world debut at G2E.

Gamblit’s engaging single-player TriStation hardware, now officially launched on casino floors, will offer G2E attendees a first look at brand new game titles including:

• Road Redemption: The hit PC & console beat ‘em up racer from EQ games makes its exclusive debut on the TriStation platform

• Doodle Jump: The 250mm downloaded classic high-flying platform game, developed with Lima Sky lets players hop, skip and jump their way to success

• Brew Caps: Lets players put their eyes to the test by matching bottle caps as fast as they can in this Gamblit game

• Dice Arena: Players roll the dice, hack and slash in this Gamblit developed fantasy themed fighting game

• Squadron Commander: A Gamblit original where players bring their best warships and fire away to take out the enemy squadrons

• Cover Fire: Developed by Genera Games, this hit fast paced arcade shooter lets players win cash for taking on the oncoming robot army

• Deal or No Deal Poker: In collaboration with Endemol Shine Gaming, this title brings all the excitement of the international hit game show to casinos like never before!

Deal or No Deal Poker Special will also be showcased on Gamblit’s Model G interactive game tables.

PAC-MAN Battle Casino will also be featured in the Gamblit booth as it nears its fall launch into casinos, allowing players to battle it out for a cash prize where the last PAC-MAN standing wins.

See Gamblit’s latest titles and try them out at booth # 4423 at the show.

G8C blockchain innovations

GANAPATI

With the phenomena of cryptocurrency and blockchain making waves around the world in recent years, it was only a matter of time before they reached the online casino industry.

GanaEight Coin Limited, part of the Ganapati Group, is looking to be at the forefront of this movement. The group has already made a name for itself this year in the iGaming industry with its distinctive Japanese slot games and is building on this success by developing its own ICO, known as the G8C token.

The G8C token represents an innovative way of bridging the gap between virtual assets and online casinos, with the creation of its own blockchain online casino platform on which it can be used. Where the G8C differs from other legal currencies and cryptocurrencies is that it does not need to be exchanged into chips to be bet on a casino site, making betting direct, quick and easy. This is reinforced by the lack of GAS transmission fees – players will not be charged to bet with G8C on its original blockchain.

A further noteworthy feature of the G8C platform is the offline function – an advanced function not yet available in existing online casinos, enabling play at any time, in any place.

In this initiative, the Ganapati Group endeavours to apply both its in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and unique approach to the online casino world, whilst ensuring complete compliance with local legislation. This has been guaranteed by the appointment of certified lawyers, Hayato Terai and Dr Kristina C. Deguara, as co-CEOs of GanaEight Coin Limited.

Stepping up the pace

GAMECO

GameCo LLC, creator of the world’s first Video Game Gambling Machine, will showcase a key innovation whereby their games can achieve a similar pace of play as traditional slot machines, providing an increased level of Coin-In as well as a much greater degree of player engagement.

The first “GEN 3” title, which launched recently in New Jersey and Connecticut, is an updated release of “Nothin’ but Net”, a fast-paced realistic 3D basketball game. In “Nothin’ but Net 2” players take multiple shots on basket, each shot corresponds to a single bet with denominations comparable to a slot machine spin. If a player makes 10 out of 15 baskets, they enter the bonus round where they have a free chance to win a Progressive Jackpot.

GameCo will also debut its new Multiplayer Challenge Mode, The pioneering new multiplayer system will allow up to 64 players to compete head-to-head in video game gambling competitions on the casino floor. Complete with a leaderboard system for tracking results and payouts, the Multiplayer Challenge Mode brings a true esports-style experience to land-based casinos. From action and fighting games, to sports, racing, and casual games, GameCo titles will now be supported in multiplayer formats.

Find GameCo at booth # 5034.

Story began 30 years ago

GLI

The Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) story began nearly 30 years ago with a unique vision to provide a new standard of innovative, reliable, and costeffective testing, assessment, and certification services.

Today, GLI is the respected global leader in independent testing and certification with 23 locations strategically located on six continents serving more than 475 jurisdictions.

As the world’s leading “regulation-ready” testing and certification lab, GLI is the export-driven expert, giving clients total access into both mature and emerging land-based, iGaming, and sports-wagering markets to help suppliers get their products anywhere they want them to go with consistency, speed, and accuracy.

GLI tests, inspects, and certifies an incredible range of gaming devices and systems for virtually every jurisdiction in the world, using such innovative tools as test automation that works 24/7 with more quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.

GLI also offers a wide range of world-class educational resources through its renowned GLI University®. Plus, its signature gaming technical standards are relied upon by gaming regulators, operators, and suppliers the world over.

Visit GLI to learn more at stand 4430 at G2E Las Vegas.

Live Craps table

INTERBLOCK

Electronic table game (ETG) industry leader, Interblock, will present its comprehensive portfolio of automated, video and dealer assist product lines at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo.

Interblock’s award-winning Stadium configurations will be one such product demonstrating the company’s latest enhancements. Its Live Craps table, launched at G2E 2017, allows a player to throw the dice on a craps table within a Stadium environment. Tournamentmode will also be active on various game types within the Stadium.

Interblock’s number-one selling product-line, MiniStar, will launch new game forms and features at G2E on its blackjack, craps and roulette games. The compact ETG provides all of the feature and functionalities available on Interblock’s Diamond product line in a smaller footprint and a lower price point. MiniStar Roulette will feature a new ball-chasing light and sound effects designed to elevate the player experience. LED lights on the wheel and amplifying sound effects will chase the ball until it drops into a pocket.

The IBX eTABLE is a cashless video gaming table that can integrate with existing Hotel and Cruise ship systems, VLT casinos and can easily be upgraded to a full casino machine. It offers roulette, baccarat, multi-hand blackjack, Texas Hold’em and tournament mode for Texas Hold’em games. The IBX eTABLES can also connect online players to the same platform via the Internet through their PC or mobile device.

Interblock’s breakthrough form-factor, Universal Cabinet, is a standalone unit with slot-like hardware designed to support a variety of games. Available in both video and automated formats, the product will demonstrate craps, roulette, blackjack and baccarat games and its ability to connect to external Interblock generators.

See Interblock at stand 1239 at G2E Vegas.

Delight players, deny fraudsters

IOVATION

Player experience and fraud detection go hand in hand. iovation’s devicerecognition technology offers powerful tools to enter the market safely.

To shut out fraudsters and cheaters, online gambling operators around the world have come to rely on FraudForce and SureScore. The former details the user’s device by considering context, behavior, and reputation. It stops fraud in real time with help from a global network with over 50 million confirmed fraud cases. The latter, SureScore, applies machine learning to dozens of indicators to predict the outcome of any given online transaction, even without any prior history with the particular player involved.

Similar technology has been improving millions of players’ experiences across the Internet. ClearKey helps to welcome players with an invisible, hassle-free authentication experience by recognizing and using their device as a second factor of authentication. ClearKey works alongside existing systems to reduce the number of challenges put between players and their gaming experiences. LaunchKey leverages adaptable, risk-based multifactor authentication to secure players’ accounts. It strengthens security for operators while delivering authentication that players actually like to use.

All of these tools will be invaluable to operators’ pursuit of VIPs. These high-value customers will receive plenty of incentives to move their play from operator to operator. Identifying and retaining them quickly and confidently will have an outsized impact.

We’ve been catching bad devices since 2004 and seen over 4 billion gambling transactions since. We know how players use their devices. iovation increases your fraud catch and improves your trusted players betting experience whilst helping problem gamblers self exclude.

Find iovation at booth #4203.

Deliver new entertainment

KONAMI

Konami Gaming is bringing a vibrant mix of Ultra HD game cabinets, popular progressive jackpot features, proven bonus play mechanics, and cardless player loyalty solutions set to debut at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas.

With momentum from popular game series such as Star Watch and Celestial Sun/Moon Riches, Konami is leveraging proven game play features and bonus mechanics to deliver new entertainment for today’s players on every Concerto cabinet from the original upright to the new 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Concerto Opus. In addition to record expansions to the Concerto Collection game library, Konami will premiere an entirely new 4K video cabinet called KX 43, with an impressive 43-inch edge-lit single screen, relaxed slant top, lighted dash interface, and exclusive 4K game content. Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS casino management system will debut its “cardless” player loyalty solution SynkConnect, which offers players a variety of convenient methods to login to their account at the game machine.

“From top game play features to leading-edge systems technology, Konami is always creating new opportunities for casino players and operators to enjoy lasting engagement and memorable entertainment,” said Steve Walther, senior director, marketing & product management. “This year’s G2E lineup is characterized by continued growth and innovation across an array of original Konami releases, which we look forward to sharing with over 25,000 gaming executives and professionals from around the world.”

Konami’s latest cabinet, KX 43 is among the key releases, and will be arriving to the event with nearly a dozen exclusive game themes in 4K Ultra HD resolution. Its 43-inch portrait screen features four-times the pixel depth of standard HD, with custom-programed graphics interacting between the game screen and the LCD button panel. With a standard USB charging port, double cup holders, and classic bash button, the KX 43 is designed with the core comforts and conveniences for today’s players.

“KX 43 delivers a unique gaming experience through its 4K-resolution game content and provides just the right combination of premium and practical,” said Walther. “It is designed with a lean frame and standard base width for any area of the floor and comes with a competitive lineup of premiere titles, from symbol-driven linked progressives to original jackpot bonuses.”

The company’s 2018 display will also carry a broad variety of top-quality game content for each cabinet in the Concerto Collection. Konami’s 65-inch 4K Concerto Opus will debut a unique linked progressive called Treasure Ball, which rewards players with mystery jackpot prize balls in greater 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 the curved Concerto Crescent and Stack cabinets with scaling multi-denom standalone jackpots.

Other must-see progressives including Solstice Celebration Triple Sparkle, Matsuri Kojiki Moon, Sparkling Roses Color Bloom, the Golden Blocks series, and Jackpot Streams Evolution.

See Konami at booth #1154.

Sportsbook products

JCM GLOBAL

JCM is ready to support operators with products to create the perfect sports book setting and deepen connections with customers.

To this end, JCM is introducing JCMedia. From PixelPro displays that can be built to essentially any size and shape, to the immersive visual fidelity of 4K Ultra HD and beyond — JCMedia delivers display and content solutions to give patrons a brilliant sports book experience.

JCMedia’s PixelPro Max displays have HD and UHD frameless LED screens allowing spectacular images and video on a curved or flat wall, indoors and outdoors, giving operators the ultimate in flexibility to deliver sports books anywhere and everywhere across the entire property.

JCM’s line of award-winning help keep transactions secure and convenient. Leading the way is the iVIZION bill validator. Its CIS technology scans the entire note or ticket, reading more than 9.5 million data points on every note, more than twice that of the nearest competitor. iVIZION’s partner is the GEN5 thermal

iVIZION's parter is the GEN5 thermal printer, and with its faster CPU and faster print speed, it has the flexibility to print TITO and promotional tickets, and various wager tickets and templated promo coupons.

When paired with iVIZION and GEN5, JCM’s patented FUZION technology creates the possibility for each slot machine to become a multi-line profit center with the current potential to vend and redeem race & sports betting, vend and redeem lottery tickets, facilitate Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) wagering, conduct cross-enterprise promotional couponing for carded and uncarded players, enable real-time currency exchange and streamline tax forms processes.

JCM’s sports book products and others will be showcased at stand 4039 at the show.

UV Marking

MATSUI

Matsui will be showcasing their newly designed gaming chips and security features at G2E Las Vegas 2018.

Adding to the traditional security features such as UV marking, Matsui introduces its exclusive MG EYE security, MG Eye Edge, Laser Trace and RFID technology this year.

Their new casino chip series, including Heavy Weight Inner Ring Style decal chips, will also be introduced at the show.

Shigeki Machida, director of Matsui Group commented; “We are very excited to introduce these new gaming chips as well as our other core products such as highly durable heavyweight layouts to our customers at G2E 2018. We will also provide demos of our security innovations such as RFID. We believe that these new developments will provide even more choices and safety for our customers.”

In response to the high demand for Matsui’s gaming chips and table layout, the company has expanded its production facility with new machinery and equipment to further speed up the production.

“We have been re-investing a lot of our revenue to improve the quality of our products and upgrade our production facility,” said Machida. Visit Matsui at stand 4109 at G2E 2018.

Winning technology for US markets

NOVOMATIC

An extensive NOVOMATIC product range that features brand new 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 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 new IP title for casino markets – MacGyver. Based on the iconic TV show of the 80s, players join Richard Dean Anderson and the lead cast on an explosive adventure as they use paper clips, duct tape and chewing gum to collect prizes and unlock progressive jackpots. Returning to G2E will be From Dusk Till Dawn – and both IP titles will also be presented in a compact style on the V.I.P. Lounge 2.32 cabinet.

Spearheaded by the PANTHERA 2.27 twin screen cabinet, and the PANTHERA 1.43 and V.I.P. Lounge1.43 that feature curved screen 4K displays, various cabinet series for all-sized venues will showcase a selection of new single games – featuring Dragon Hits, Prize of the Nile, Prized Panda, Princesses of War, Riches Ahoy! and Great American Wilds – from the NOVOMATIC Americas Mount Prospect studio and the Winfinity Games and 707 Games studios in Austria. The Enchanted Fortunes Linked Jackpot will show progressive themes from the Fortunes series, new Otium bingo games will be on display, and leading multi-game mixes will be presented – with new mixes for Illinois and Pennsylvania VGT markets, and a newly designed mix targeting Latin America.

Electronic Table Games based on the internationally renowned NOVO LINE Novo Unity II platform have been growing their US footprint, and at G2E, automated, virtual and live versions of popular table games will be presented.

See Novomatic at booth #1259.

WE. ARE. GAME.

PLAY’N GO

Allow us to introduce ourselves…we are Play’n GO. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s expected from a supplier by creating and developing some of the most entertaining, award-winning slot titles in the market. The industry’s becoming increasingly competitive and we are game for the challenge.

Since 2005 we have been gaining the experience and knowledge that allows us to create the products and services to satisfy the needs of operators around the world. With over 150 titles available on both land-based and online channels, our portfolio is suited to any casino brand looking to entertain players and offer the best titles to their customers. The industry’s non-stop demand for creativity drives our entire team and fuels our ambition to be the best.

We are not afraid to stick our necks out and lead the way. We were the first company to realise the significance of mobile gaming and as a result are the leading mobile gaming suppliers in the world, and everybody else is just catching up. Our innovations are recognised by our clients and appreciated by the players, but we don’t rest on our laurels; we sit in the driving seat and push ourselves forward.

No one can hide behind game characters. We don’t. It’s people with passion and precision who keep delivering innovative, world-class entertainment anywhere, anytime, who give us an edge. But it doesn’t stop there. We provide the game management tools that allow brands to carefully cultivate their businesses. Whether it’s through supporting their growth strategy via our flexible casino platform or our server based-gaming solution OMNY, Play’n GO have all you need to thrive in the casino industry. Contact the team at sales@playngo.com

Gaming Ecosystem in focus

QUIXANT

Quixant, the world’s leading supplier of PCbased hardware specifically designed for the industry, will once more bring a versatile mix of reliable mainstays, innovative new releases, and groundbreaking concepts to G2E.

A significant focus for 2018 is on its Gaming Ecosystem, an expansive array of differentiators based in hardware, software and support, which has already received many plaudits from the market. With the goal of accelerated market penetration becoming increasingly vital in today’s ultra-competitive gaming landscape, the Gaming Ecosystem provides Quixant customers with the tools to execute this objective in record time.

The pioneering hardware solutions that complement this varied feature set will also be as present as ever; alongside the greatly renowned QXi-307, QXi-400 and QXi-6000 all-in-one gaming platforms and QX-60 - a high-powered, modular, Windows 7-compatible controller, Quixant’s exciting, contemporary monitor portfolio takes centre stage.

Mirroring the global trend towards slimline, flexible cabinet design, a fundamental new development in this range is the introduction of cutting-edge external “floating” designs with bespoke integrated LED arrangements and multiple touch technology options.

A first G2E showing for QMax-2 and QXi-7000, Quixant’s new generation of controllers harnessing AMD’s unprecedented Ryzen™ Embedded APU processing power, will also add to the multitude of attractions.

“We are no longer just a specialist in PCbased hardware solutions; over the past few years we have diversified into other physical product lines - which is where our gaming monitors have entered the equation - alongside promoting and painstakingly developing the huge range of additional differentiators provided by our Gaming Ecosystem” comments John Malin, Global Sales Director for Quixant.

Visit Quixant at booth #2040.

Adding sporting value

SBTECH

SBTech is an industry-leading software provider of sports betting and iGaming software and services to operators in regulated markets.

The group supplies highly flexible betting and gaming solutions to partners looking for speed to market and exceptional configurability, helping them achieve a competitive advantage through leading-edge technology, constant product development and game-changing innovations, all backed up by the best business intelligence and reporting capabilities in the sector.

SBTech recently released an array of mobile-focused in-running features such as Add2Bet, Action Betting and Pulse Betting, all designed to attract new players and maximize value by enhancing the user’s journey, range of options and potential winnings.

The complete offering includes the Seamless Sportsbook, the Chameleon360 iGaming Platform, a suite of managed services, plus on-property and omnichannel solutions providing players with constant access to sports and casino products across all touchpoints.

With unrivaled know-how across trading and risk management, KYC, AML, acquisition and CRM, SBTech enables its partners to consistently achieve rapid growth, enhanced brand loyalty and peak profitability.

SBTech’s solutions are already live in the USA (Mississippi and New Jersey) with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget and Resorts Casino.

SBTech can be found at booth #4211.

The future is now

SCIENTIFIC GAMES

Visitors to Scientific Games’ booth at G2E Las Vegas will not only see cutting-edge products, but also products of the future, available now.

SG’s Casino of the Future will showcase how the traditional casino can be turned into a dynamic environment through the offering of 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 and Utilities, 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 be exhibited, as well as games featuring celebrated, player-favorite themes developed by our own talented studios.

In partnership with Warner Bros., SG is debuting two new games based on iconic classic movies: Munchkinland featuring The Wizard of Oz, and Willy Wonka - Loompaland starring the Oompa Loompas of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. New titles in the exciting James Bond Game Series will also be appearing, including DIE ANOTHER DAY, GOLDENEYE, and LIVE AND LET DIE.

Scientific Games is also introducing the much anticipated TwinStar Wave XL, successor to the revolutionary Pro Wave cabinet. The stunning TwinStar Wave XL promises to build on the original cabinet’s legacy, offering a bigger and better player experience, showcasing a dynamic, curved, 49-inch, 4k, UHD display, generating the kind of stunning graphics only seen in high-end home theatres.

See what the future has to offer at Scientific Games booth, stand 1126.

Karma GEN2

SPINTEC

Spintec will be introducing its new product line, Karma GEN2 at G2E Las Vegas. The goal of the new product line is to enhance its existing solution Karma and make it more attractive.

When developing Karma GEN2, Spintec’s research and development team was focusing on establishing longer gaming sessions together with state-of-the-art design.

However, player comfort is at the forefront of development, so the spacious design was maintained with lots of legroom, softly padded armrests, place for drinks and their belongings. These features enable casinos to attract even more players to the game floor and make playing more appealing.

The new Karma GEN2 is entirely customizable and can be tailored to operator’s needs. With its spacious yet compact and modular design, Karma GEN2 brings a multitude of solutions – all it takes is adding or removing individual gaming stations.

Alongside Karma GEN2, visitors will also be able to marvel Spintec’s Aura amphitheatre line, featuring an ergonomic design and virtually endless customization options.

See Spintec’s all new Karma GEN2 at stand 2046 at G2E Las Vegas.

Celebrating 45 years

TCSJOHNHUXLEY

2018 continues to be an important year for TCSJOHNHUXLEY as the company celebrates 45 years as a premier manufacturer and supplier of live table gaming products and services. The company will showcase new table game technologies including a new addition to its Gaming Floor Live platform.

GFL Bonusing Rewards features an innovative multi-level award system funded by the casino’s marketing budget that allows players to enjoy the excitement of winning jackpot prizes, without the need to place a separate side bet.

The awards can be configured by a percentage contribution based on the table minimum, with players enrolled in the chance to win a prize just by participating in the hand.

The only operational requirement is for the dealer to register players, via a dealer console and they are confirmed as taking part with the player position indicated on the display. With no additional steps, game speed and player experience are not affected.

As part of the 45th Anniversary celebrations, the company will showcase a selection of its benchmark range. The latest addition to the portfolio is the Saturn Triple Zero Roulette wheel which incorporates a unique thirty-nine pocket design, providing an exciting additional bet for players and a higher house edge for operators. The higher hold of the Triple Zero wheel allows operators to offer a lower minimum bet whilst still keeping the game profitable.

Casinos are also able to customise the Triple Zero wheel by adding a symbol or casino logo in place of the 000.

Another of the company’s most significant products will also make its debut at the show. The all new Chipper Champ Pro features a range of key upgrades that will provide operators with improved productivity, security and reliability. The Chipper Champ Pro now incorporates a built-in camera and unique fold-away digital screen that can display chip column counts, Wheel Bias and Inclinometer at the touch of a button.

Tristan Sjöberg, executive chairman comments, “Our 45th anniversary year has been a time to celebrate our heritage and acknowledge our stakeholders, but we are also looking firmly to the future as we continue to innovate and lead the industry with our strong portfolio of products. Our offering at G2E reflects the ethos of TCSJOHNHUXLEY, fusing high quality craftsmanship, creativity, technology and enterprise which drives the success of our business and that of our customers.”

Visit the team at TCSJOHNHUXLEY at stand 4439 at G2E Las Vegas.

TYM Performance

TANGAM SYSTEMS

This year at G2E Las Vegas, Tangam will be unveiling TYM Floor Performance, a new product which revolutionizes how data is utilized by stakeholders to improve table games performance.

TYM Floor Performance is the first in the industry that provides executives with unprecedented insights to gain transparency into table games’ operations directly on the floor map.

Having access to the KPIs that matter, in real-time, rather than days or weeks, gives executives the ability to answer any operational questions at any time when the opportunity is present.

The product can be used in war-room analytics meetings, where performance KPIs can be easily visualized or distributed via printing regular or life-size floor maps, and rapid decisions can be made without a lag.

TYM Floor Performance revolutionizes how operators use data to make better decisions, with intuitive designs, always available dashboards and enabling improvements to the guest experience and the casino’s bottom line.

The TYM product suite helps casinos increase productivity and provide better table game offerings (both game types and minimums) based on demand, which Tangam says can increase the bottom-line of casinos by 10-15 percent.

This transformative technology is a game changer and has increased customer profitability by over $397 million since inception.

Tangam can be found at G2E Las Vegas at stand 1735.

Link King

ZITRO

Since the beginning of this year, Zitro has successfully expanded into more markets and launched more products than ever before. “We started expanding in Latin America, launching outstanding products such as the Power Bingo Link, and the now tremendously popular progressive bank multigame video slot with panoramic sign, Link King. We’re also quickly deploying our product range all over Europe, and we now have our eyes set on Asia”, said Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, Founder of Zitro.

Power Bingo Link and Link King are just examples of the fast-growing product portfolio of video bingo and video slot games. “At G2E, we will be world-wide debuting our brand new games, as well as showcasing all our successful products.” he added.

Within the BRYKE Video Slot product range, the company will exhibit the standalone multigame line, including the recently launched Spin Hit which features nine hot new games that are designed to offer the experience of a traditional slot game, together with players’ favorite Hot Deal set and the award-winning Pick & Win packages. Added to the standalone multigames is the Smart Spins collection, featuring the first multigame package that includes new and exciting functionalities such as 4x5 Reels, sticky wilds, and tons of multipliers, packed into six innovative game with a re-designed interface.

At G2E, Zitro will showcase for the first time ever, the hot new LAP, Hit me Up!, a Local Area Progressive game with no less then 6 jackpots that cumulate in explosive sound and visual effects that will raise a player’s adrenaline to heightened levels.

To be featured at Las Vegas is also the proven Multigame LAP product line that includes Blazing Pearls LAP and the Guns & Gold LAP. Sharing the floor will also be the extremely successful Link King Multigame from the progressive links with panoramic sign product line. Link King is proving to be a real game changer that, thanks to its stunning bank presentation and beautiful graphics, stand out on every casino floor. Visitors will also be able to play the spicy Link Me progressive Link, which will catch players attention thanks to its juicy and exciting strawberry-bite feature.

As a leader in Video Bingo, Zitro is once again bringing a new twist to video bingo with its Power Bingo Link, a linked Video Bingo LAP with a 4-level progressive jackpot and innovative game mechanics that differentiate it from the traditional Video Bingo games, without losing the essence of what players look for in this category. Zitro will also showcase it’s updated Video Bingo games library that includes thrilling brand-new titles such as Fireworks, Lucky Children and Maximus, with impressive and unique Bonus features.

Zitro Interactive will have its special place at Zitro’s booth showcasing products for both B2C and B2B. For direct end users, on display will be the leading mobile freemium application World of Bingo with more than 2 million installations, and for B2B business will be Bryke’s most popular Video Slot games, which are now available for online casinos, adding to growing Video Bingo games catalogue that is already available on multiple online casinos world-wide.

“Our expansion is happening well above our expectations, and thanks to the extraordinary team of creative and passionate people at Zitro, our product portfolio is growing exceptionally fast and well, providing us and our customers with all we need to keep the momentum going. We are on a roll and we are proud to show it to the world at G2E Las Vegas”, commented Sebastián Salat, CEO of Zitro.

Zitro will be at stand 2440 at G2E Las Vegas. Be sure to visit the team.