SUPPLIER SPECIAL REPORT

ICE 2018

Welcome to parad-ICE!

The 2018 edition of ICE London is set for its sixth consecutive year of growth, with new show-floor sections promising to give attendees an even more comprehensive insight into the ever-evolving industry.

In 2017, a record 30,213 visitors from 151 countries made it to London for the three-day event. Organizers are expecting this number to jump up yet again in 2018.

The 2018 show will introduce two brand new sections to their 43,500 sqm show floor, the ICE Payment Solutions Section and the Consumer Protection Zone, both of which are ICE London firsts.

The payments zone, comprising 4,000sqm of space, will provide a focal point for international visitors wanting to meet and engage with the key innovators and thought leaders in the sector.

Greg Saint, event director responsible for ICE London, believes the new area will be high on the list of ‘must see’ features for gaming professionals during their time in London.

“The purpose of ICE is to showcase and reflect the dominant trends in gaming and payments is a case in point. We were approached by a number of leading players wanting to utilize ICE as a platform to reflect innovations in the sector and to create a meeting point for all those international visitors with an interest in the latest technologies and advances. I am delighted that we have been able to respond to the needs of the industry in this way and I am confident the resource that we are putting behind the ICE Payment Solutions Section will be well received by visitors.”

Organizers will also be promoting the social responsibility message with the launch of the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE London.

The Zone will provide a focus for the social responsibility message and feature key organizations that are promoting social responsibility, as well as being a platform for presentations.

Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s head of industry insight & engagement, and the person responsible for organising the Zone, explained: “ICE London is not only the biggest gaming event in the world, but many industry observers regard it as the most influential. Wherever Clarion operates, social responsibility is one of the most important topics and that’s across both emergent and mature gaming markets. Although we are not part of the operating community we also have a responsibility to serve as a forum for discussion and knowledge exchange.”

Meanwhile, delegates looking to gain the latest industry insights will be able to hear from impressive lineup of speakers at ICE VOX 2018, the show’s official conference.

Hard Rock Chairman Jim Allen, UK Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Harrison and M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment head of entertainment, Jodie Fullagar will be among the 100+ speakers sharing their insight and knowledge over eight insightful tracks.

Previewing ICE VOX, Clarion Gaming’s Sadie Walters said: “Co-locating gaming’s most comprehensive learning event with the world’s most influential gaming technology exhibition provides delegates with an opportunity to understand more about a particular strand of gaming and go on to meet the leading exponents within that sector on the ICE show floor. This is an opportunity which is unique to ICE London and one which ranks highly in our post-event market research.”

The eight tracks of ICE VOX 2018 comprise of World Regulatory Briefing & The International Casino Conference held on Monday, World Regulatory Briefing (2); Data Science & Personalization and The eSports Conference on Tuesday, and Blockchain; Modernizing Lotteries; and Cybercrime & Security on Wednesday.

Clarion Gaming’s Managing Director Kate Chambers summarizes: “The simple fact is that industry professionals can book their tickets to London with total confidence that every feature of the gaming universe will be represented amongst the 43,500sqm of innovation that is ICE. Other events can provide a comprehensive regional take on the industry, but ICE is the only one that showcases innovation from throughout the world.”

The 2018 edition of ICE London runs at the ExCel London on February 6-8, 2018.

Elevating gaming intelligence

ADVANTECH INNOCORE

Advantech’s theme of “Elevating Gaming Intelligence” will be highlighted at ICE this year, with the company poised to introduce its gamer-changing solutions, including LCD monitors, advanced storage systems, highperformance graphics cards and a revolutionary new gaming platform.

“This year’s ICE theme aptly encompasses our products, our knowledge of the industry, and our added value hardware and software solutions,” commented Craig Stapleton, Advantech’s product director. “Armed with the latest technology for the intelligent heart of today’s sophisticated slot machines, our range of software solutions are set to boost performance, efficiency and security for the highly competitive world of commercial gaming. We could not be more excited to attend.”

Products featured include the DPX-S445, Advantech-Innocore’s groundbreaking motherboard for the gaming industry. It features the very latest Intel top-end embedded platform, giving customers field-proven reliability with the peace of mind of massive scalability and future upgradeability.

LCD Monitors will also be on display, with screen sizes available from 7” to 55” and beyond, offering high-visibility, touch screen, sunlight view ability and ruggedization. Curved screen models will be on display, featuring concave and convex curved LCDs, and even S-shaped curve screens.

For customers needing more screens or high performance discrete graphics card performance, Advantech-Innocore graphics cards only use the latest AMD and Nvidia GPUs.

Customers can experience a 3D performance with extended availability needed for gaming.

The SQFlash Range Storage is set to be on display in multiple formats, offering power fail detection and protection, as well as flush manager and voltage stabilization. It has been approved by the most demanding ODMs in gaming and lottery.

For customers requiring specialized hardware, Advantech-Innocore can add intelligence in the form of custom FPGA and additional micro-controllers with custom firmware for sophisticated security, control and supervisory functions.

eGambling regulation

ALDERNEY EGAMBLING

Following an incredibly successful 2017 which saw the jurisdiction expand its global network even further and welcome new licensees from all over the world, Alderney eGambling returns to exhibit at ICE 2018.

A global leader in eGambling regulation with an international reputation for excellence and over 17 years licensing the biggest names in the industry, Alderney’s approach to licensing and its unique regulatory framework are recognized and respected the world over.

As one of the biggest shows in the industry calendar, Alderney is delighted to be able to use ICE as a platform to showcase all that it has to offer and meet with new and existing licensees.

Alderney eGambling is joined at ICE by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) and a host of industry specialists making up ‘Team Alderney’ on stand N7-310.

Team Alderney comprises technical, hosting, telecommunications and corporate services providers, all with years of experience in the eGambling sector. In addition, a team of regulatory experts from the AGCC will be on hand to meet with visitors to the stand to discuss how Alderney’s flexible framework and innovative, risk-based approach to regulation provides a proven, strategic solution for eGambling organisations looking to thrive. Meet ‘Team Alderney’ on stand N7-310.

Ticking all the boxes

AMAZING GAMING

Amazing Gaming is the latest brand within the Tain group of companies, aimed at developing and offering a full suite of engaging player-facing products.

The portfolio on offer covers different verticals - game development, Sportsbook and Live Casino.

The fully managed sportsbook solution is powered by Betting Promotion. Betting Promotion trades its own odds, setting it apart from other providers in the business who aggregate and fetch the odds from other providers rather than generating their own.

On top of this, the team has been working on introducing new engaging features, better market coverage and what is probably the best E-Sport offering on the market to date.

Amazing Gaming has also partnered with Portomaso Casino to host its own live tables in Malta and will couple these with a live casino feed from Manila, increasing the number of tables to 20 and giving it an overall international feel and making it appealing to players from different cultural backgrounds.

The development team has developed new Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat games, two new traditional slot games and an innovative game, the type of which has not yet been seen in the European market and is expected to blow the audience out of the water!

Amazing Gaming will be officially launched during ICE Totally Gaming 2018, and the whole suite of products will be showcased at the Amazing Gaming stand at N1-530.

Expansion plans

ALFASTREET

With its latest venture into slot machine production, Alfastreet says it expects to achieve important results in 2018.

2017 was a stellar year for the company, says Alfastreet, with the introduction of the brand new single terminal Felix T, which incorporates the company’s extensive experience and optimized user interface with an attractive design solution, optimized space usage and flawless ergonomic position for the player.

It is around this product that new applications will be unveiled, such as the odd numbered 7-station automated roulette, the revolutionary Car Race, that introduces a rally racing theme to the familiar platform, and Royal Derby horse racing.

A number of interesting design and functionality features are guaranteed to be one of the main attractions at ICE this year, says the company.

However, there are more important upgrades and novelties coming: such as upgraded cylinders for the company’s Roulette and Dice products, known for their immaculate performance and bullet-proof reliability.

The new solutions will retain all of the strong points, but will include some added improvements.

Of course there will be newly designed setups with our extensive range of single terminals to present some of the many possible configurations. Wiky single terminal, that won the title of most successful single terminal in 2017 will also get a slight upgrade, accompanied by a very sleek and versatile Coffee table and Table Top terminals, adding flair for a sophisticated casino design.

Multi Touch and Lucky 8 machines were the highest performing new machines in 2017, so Alfastreet is bringing optimized editions to the show as well.

The Felix S slot machines are set to be upgraded with a contemporary curved screen solution as well as other technical features, adding to the versatility and performance of the product.

All the machines feature full inter-connectivity to any number of automated electronic or live sources (Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Baccarat, Sic Bo, Dragon vs Tiger, Derby horse-racing and plenty more).

A slightly different concept stands behind the Alibi box cabin, that is getting more and more appreciated not only in casino venues, but provides various alternative applications outside the industry.

All to be tried and tested at the upcoming ICE show in February 2018. See them at stand S6-130.

The future is online

AMATIC

Visitors to the forthcoming ICE will be able to get first hand information on AMANET, AMATIC’s online gaming division.

This strength in the land-based sector has become a clear reason for success in the online gaming market. All AMATIC online games have proven themselves in the land-based segment in the first step. This experience and clear flair for games design (all are created in-house) has led to the natural progression in online gaming.

Thus, AMANET brings the renowned AMATIC game library online. All games are in HTML5 format – meaning that they can be played on online and mobile devices. Each game has been tried and tested in the landbased gaming segment before entering the online market. This vast experience, based on the flair for design and proven mathematics within MULTI GAME, gives those games the benefit over games designed purely for the online market. Only successful games from the AMATIC land-based segment find their way to the online portfolio. This includes many favourites, such as Arising Phoenix, All Ways Fruits, Billy’s Game, Bells On Fire and the ‘Hot’ series like Hot Neon, Hot Scatter and Hot 27. Naturally the game content is regularly updated with further new exciting titles.

The entire AMANET game portfolio has been tested for play in all major browsers and on most common devices. It is multilingual and has already been approved by multiple jurisdictions, which means that game integration for online gaming providers is very simple and flexible.

The number of people who can enjoy AMANET games has risen sharply in 2017 as AMATIC Industries was awarded with the rights to market its online games in a number of jurisdictions, including the UK, Malta, Romania, Spain and Colombia.

MULTI GAME stands at the heart of the company and explains its enduring success throughout the 25 years. A range of new and completely in-house developed games will be introduced to the global gaming market at ICE. As ever, these games cover a wide range of tastes to ensure that all kinds of players can continue to enjoy the new AMATIC games.

AMATIC enjoys the reputation of being a strong innovator in the industry – with the foresight and the willingness to create new solutions, based on future needs. This explains the popularity of the AMATIC gaming machines, the Performer Grand Arc (PGA) slant top and the AMAROX C24 upright. Both stand out through their exquisite, curved features. AMATIC Industries is also renowned for its electronic multiplayers. Indeed, with many years experience and innovation in the development and production of electronic roulette solutions – the Roulette Grand Jeu 24HX will be taking centre place as well at ICE. 2017 was a very special year for this division as AMATIC celebrated selling its 1000th Roulette Grand Jeu in Spain.

Mrs. Tatjana Bauer-Engstberger states, “Our track record proves that our strategy is correct. We naturally have a strong foundation in landbased given that we have been in business for a quarter of a century. Many players know our games and are very pleased when they can play them online as well. The ICE is the perfect chance for anyone interested in our online games to get to know the opportunities when working with AMANET. We are here to advise you!”

AMATIC Industries will be exhibiting at ICE 2018 from the new stand location S4-240.

What’s inside

ARISTOCRAT

Aristocrat Technologies will be unveiling a new portfolio for the EMEA markets on stand S3-250 under the all-encompassing theme, ‘It’s all about what’s inside’.

Leading the charge of new licensed concepts on display at the London show is the Flame55 cabinet, a sleek and elegant large format cabinet featuring a 55-inch portrait double-curved screen.

Available in standalone and beacon carousels, the launch title is themed on the three-time Grammy award winning pop music superstar brand, Mariah Carey.

The Flame55 pipeline includes a sequel to the highly successful title Game of Thrones and a new title based on the HBO powerhouse series, Westworld.

Also showcased will be Dragon Link, an Arc Single portrait-screen form factor evolution of Lightning Link with 1€ and 2€ added to the player-selectable multi-denomination options.

Dragon Link will launch in Europe with four Asian-themed base games – Autumn Moon, Golden Century, Happy & Prosperous and Panda Magic – and a choice of LED sign packages.

Amongst several other Aristocrat titles, the Mighty Cash game library spearheaded by Zorro will be joined by another licensed brand, Ted, with both existing standalone progressive games also being featured in the new multi-licensed Mighty Cash Link, along with complementary base game themes Elvira and Pan-Am.

More Mighty Cash mastery comes in the form of Crazy Ca$h Big Money, a 4-level linked progressive game on the Helix platform incorporating 55-inch portrait toppers, synchronised to create a giant video wall dubbed ‘Helix Tower’. Base game flavors include Big Money Green and Big Money Gold.

With a firm and growing footprint in major European and South African casinos, the towering dual curved portrait screen Arc Double platform is being given a further boost in 2018 with the addition of more premium licensed and proprietary game content.

New games on the scene include the filmthemed My Cousin Vinny, one of Aristocrat’s most successful game theme franchises, Tarzan, the Buffalo-inspired Timber Wolf Grand and hit sci-fi brand, The X-Files, which features a unique X-shaped reel layout.

Further licensed releases include Gold Stacks 88 Link, an Asian-themed progressive link, and Fast Cash 100, a multi-/single-site multi game progressive link with frequent jackpot prizes, which is now optimised to perform across smaller wide area progressive networks.

Aristocrat and their products can be found at stand S3-250 at the show.

One-of-a-kind products

ARUZE

Aruze Gaming is set to have a benchmark year, as they will be presenting more new and one-of-a-kind products in 2018.

Aruze’s diverse portfolio continues to expand year after year and their new products will be on full display at ICE 2018.

Casino operators and players will be amazed with the one-of-a-kind Omni-Table, a patented LED video display table with a felt surface and a live dealer. Hot-swappable LED panels and an easily changeable felt surface let operators gain flexibility while keeping the traditional feel of a table game.

Operators can increase revenue using the mounted touchscreen to change table limits, increase or decrease available spots, or swap games all in seconds. The Omni-Table also provides casino operators marketing opportunities by displaying advertisements right on the table during game play or when the table is inactive.

Four popular common table games will be available at launch, with additional premium content packs to be available with some of the hottest licensed games.

Branching out to other gaming products, Aruze is the only slot manufacturer that sells Radio-frequency identification (RFID) casino chips. RFID embedded chips offer multiple benefits to casino operators.

The new Thor cabinet that debuted at the 2017 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, will also be showcased at Aruze’s booth. Thor is a striking video slot that has been carefully engineered to give Players the ultimate gaming experience. The cabinet includes a curved 55” HD monitor with a 21.5” tablet touchscreen. Aruze has installed a dual USB charging station for the convenience of the player and to increase revenue for the Casino Operator.

Leading the way in customer support, Aruze has instituted industry-leading guarantees on their products. Aruze is guaranteeing any new Cube-X cabinet purchase will have hardware, software and service support for six-years from the date of purchase. This six-year guarantee applies to any new purchase of Aruze’s Cube-X electronic table games, Cube-X video products and Cube-X stepper products. In addition, Aruze also established a two-year performance guarantee on all new purchases of APX video products and other new video products at no additional cost to the customer.

Aruze also adds on more titles to their recently launched Cube-X Innovator Deluxe. This exceptional slot machine encompasses a custom LED topper to compliment the cabinet lighting and dynamic LCD buttons. The new model has an attention-grabbing vertically integrated 42-inch HD display. It also features Aruze’s popular Radiant Reels which are illuminated by multicolored LED lights and variable spin speeds that build anticipation during play.

The future of gaming is here in the exciting new content exhibited at Aruze’s stand S3-205 at ICE 2018.

Step up into Asia

BBIN

In 2018, with the concept of “Step Up into Asia”, BBIN will continue to show the advantages of its brand competitiveness and continuous innovation.

With 20 years of experience in the Asian market, BBIN has provided over 500 clients with 2 partnership programs: “White Label Solution” and “Game API”. Its services are provided throughout East Asia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

This year, the BBIN stand will feature a vermillion staircase brushed with golden ink, demonstrating the brand’s service diversification in the international market and resource integration capabilities. With international standards, BBIN provides the market with a more comprehensive range of entertainment options.

BBIN understands that product differentiation and localization are key elements to expand in the Asian market. In addition to introducing local cultures and festivities into game development, BBIN now successfully provides the market with 13 types of live casino, 30 games of BB Luck, over 100 kinds of casino games, and more than 40,000 sports betting products monthly.

The company has also been actively collaborating with international brands.

BBIN’s platform includes over 10 renowned brands such as Microgaming, Asia Gaming, HABANERO, iSoftBet, Genesis, and Playtech; its product volume is the highest in Asia.

In addition, with world-leading R&D technology, BBIN also has the development advantage of being able to influence the industry. It not only has the ability to update its products with HTML5 tech more efficiently than other brands, but also specialize in management system innovation and diversified regional financial support. With 24-hour online customer service, BBIN provides the most competitive service support in the market.

Through the ICE, BBIN expects to express the core value of “building on the Asian market and achieving success together” to the international community. BBIN will continue to cooperate with other countries to realize its mission as an iGaming portal in Asia.

See BBIN at stand N7-350 at ICE 2018.

A year to remember

BETCONSTRUCT

BetConstruct’s solid performance the last twelve months speaks volumes as to why 2017 was a year to remember.

On the product side only, the provider has increased the data feed, as well as sports betting and casino offerings by securing deals with several sports content providers, introduced new live casino games and launched a few new projects including BookieApp, SpringBME, Fast Shift and BetonPolitics, and threw down the gauntlet on VR and AR.

Stand S1-350 will welcome the visitors with a stunning design and demo zones for these latest additions. The provider will showcase SpringBME (Business Management Environment) that is designed to give operators full control over their business and an unprecedented flexibility through a single platform. With SpringBME, they enable all-inclusive solutions for gaming and betting businesses with a single click, as well as order marketing, legal or other services. With this marketplace, becoming a reseller can be a lot easier than ever!

Another addition is BetonPolitics, a global platform for exchange of news, opinions, political analyses and predictions. Open for public discussions on a broad range of global issues, it provides the subscribers information about latest local, regional and global news and events encouraging people for dialogue and political debate. Along with these major projects, the visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about BookieApp, Megafeed and other initiatives. Megafeed will present its fourin-one offering. Now, for the first time, it provides an all-in-one platform where several products are deployed together – live video streaming, odds feed, statistics and scouting data.

The provider is at the forefront of integrating cryptocurrencies into the online gaming industry. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about this product, as well as have an access to an impressive range of VR and AR solutions for online and land-based gaming properties and the technologies behind them.

ICE Totally Gaming exhibition is where BetConstruct make the promise to their partners and to the industry to continue challenging the status quo and coming up with products and solutions that will be beneficial for everyone in the industry and beyond.

See the team at stand S1-350 at ICE 2018.

Focusing on quality services

BMM TESTLABS

BMM Testlabs is expected to have its largest presence ever at this year’s ICE Totally Gaming show.

EVP, Europe and South America, Gene Chayevsky commented, “BMM is looking forward to another exciting ICE in 2018. We will be showcasing our expanded range of services, with a special focus on BMM’s online certification and audit services, and a unique new IT security offering that we will be introducing to our customers.”

Chayevsky continued, “BMM plays a leading role in the rapidly expanding European gaming industry ensuring the quality and integrity of all segments of products in regulated gaming markets. We provide the highest quality test lab services in Europe and around the world, and this is recognized by the growing number of customers BMM partners with.”

“At this year’s ICE show we will also be formally introducing ICE attendees to BMM’s new European Management and Business Development team. The new team includes, Marzia Turrini as SVP Business Development, Marc Lee as SVP of Operations, Filippo Ferri as Director of Online Gaming and New Products and Francesco Bianchi as Operations Manager.” Chayevsky concluded.

BMM professional staff and executives will be on-hand at ICE 2018 to discuss technical and regulatory compliance services. Visit them at N3-420.

Legend of the nile

BETSOFT

Betsoft Gaming will be using the 2018 ICE Totally Gaming Trade Expo to reveal their most ground-breaking year to date.

Utilising their SHIFT platform to its full potential, Betsoft continues to deliver captivating 3D animations, while introducing some innovations that could redefine the online landscape.

During the show, Betsoft will be showcasing their most recent success – LEGEND OF THE NILE.

The newly introduced “trail system”, designed to take advantage of the SHIFT platform, allows players to collect certain Gods during play, and to earn special rewards for doing so. The dynamic Ra trail offers significant wins in a single turn, while the static Isis and Anubis trails allow players to collect symbols from spin to spin, meaning that players are rewarded the longer they play.

In a glimpse of what the future has to offer, Betsoft is unveiling the muchanticipated sequel to the fan-favorite Sugar Pop. The follow up, dubbed SUGARPOP 2: DOUBLE DIPPED, will be packed with fun new features, Sugar Pop 2 will incorporate Free Spins and Wilds, with new events like a Candy Bomb, and special effect candies including a Jelly Bean Cannon and Sweet Hammer. It’s a fast-paced feast for the eyes and a rewarding slot from start to finish. Dan Cooper, Betsoft’s CTO, summarizes the careful planning and thorough consideration that go into every Betsoft title:

“Betsoft believes in a game’s flow: the way the mathematics function, the sounds and animations, the speed in which things happen and the order in which things happen. All of these various elements play a synergistic part in the creation of a game… the closer to perfection each element becomes, the better the resulting game performance can be.”

In addition to the blockbusters Betsoft has in store for 2018, there is the promise of a monumental release of what is being called “evolutionary gaming technology” later this year. Currently in prototype with our R&D department, this innovative development in iGaming will open the industry up to entirely new demographics.

Visit stand S3-312 for a demonstration of Betsoft products and for further reveals of a ground breaking 2018.

Golden Royals

BOOMING GAMES

This year’s ICE sees Booming Games debut a new flagship release, along with their distinguished portfolio of lauded titles and a taster of planned future company developments.

One their most hotly anticipated titles yet, Golden Royals, presents two revolutionary new features and unparalleled new functionality.

Golden Royals features a sumptuous game board bordered in golden filigree. Based on a pack of cards the symbols have been designed with painstaking attention to detail, with jacks, queens, and kings all adorned in full regalia.

Jumping from the game board they shimmer and scintillate enchantingly with every win, displaying plenty of entertaining pomp and circumstance that won’t disappoint.

Golden Royals debuts the Kings on the Corners feature which awards a very special win if players achieve a king in 3 or 4 corners of the gameboard. The Random Wild Multipliers will transform into a mini reel that will spin before settling on a multiplier value of either x2 or x3. During Free Spins there is the chance to achieve additional Free Spins and the Random Wild Multipliers increase in value to x2, x3, x5, and x7.

Booming Games will showcase Golden Royals on mobile and desktop devices.

Come by the Booming Games stand to enjoy a drink from the Bitcoin Bar, and give their games a spin at stand N3-336.

Racing is the word

COLOSSUS BETS

Colossus Bets, provider of the world’s biggest sports jackpots, returns to ICE Totally Gaming with a worldwide partner network of over 50 operators and the industry’s most coveted horse racing partnership under its belt.

From this summer, Colossus Bets will be running an innovative portfolio of betting products for British Racing’s consortium of 54+ racetracks. The offering will include signature Colossus features, such as lottery-sized minimum guarantees, Cash Out and Syndicates, upgrading the racing bettor experience to an unprecedented level of engagement and sophistication. Betting types will include multi-leg and correct finishing order pools, as well as full functionality FreePlay entries to entice new and existing players.

Visitors at ICE 2018 will have the chance to experience Colossus’ expanded sports pools portfolio with the addition of new football (Asian Handicap, Over/Under, Both Teams To Score) and NBA pools. All pools are delivered via Colossus’ fully localised frontend interface that has been significantly revamped in the past few months to enable a faster, more modern and streamlined user experience.

Colossus Syndicates, first introduced to the public at ICE 2017 and winner of the 2017 EGR Operator Award for in-house product, has been enhanced with a Captain Leaderboard and additional social media sharing functionality for a truly effective social betting solution. The Colossus FreePlay platform has also evolved further to now include flexible token functionality (multi-pool, multi-line) and several new delivery methods that seamlessly translate into frontend campaigns, making it the most comprehensive free-to-play platform in the industry.

Last but not least, after pioneering the world’s first cash-out slot, the Colossus Fracpot, Colossus Bets continues to expand its Cash Out-as-a-service offering in the slots space and beyond.

For additional insight on all products and live demos, meet the team at stand S1-312.

Omni-channel environment

COMTRADE GAMING

Comtrade Gaming has announced that it will reveal its highly integrated gaming systems environment at ICE Totally Gaming 2018.

By optimizing multiple channels, devices and player touch-points, Comtrade Gaming’s product portfolio engages customers while generating improved revenue for clients and partners.

The advancements in 360° player view and life-cycle management strategies better serve gaming operations across multiple products and channels. Adjustments to system capabilities now allow configuration and scalability along any operator size, business preferences, requirements and regulatory conditions. With these enhancements, iCore optimizes every aspect of the multi- channel operation by identifying key player segments, automating marketing campaigns and managing operations with its business intelligence back office.

Comtrade Gaming will also debut a new extension to its sCore product line: an operatorcontrolled player messaging and media presentation engine. The sCore Media Engine upgrades slot machines into a promotional channel that communicates personalized incentives, venue promotions and player account information on the game screen. The sCore Media Engine enriches the player experience on G2S standardized gaming machines using an award engine with predictive modeling to evaluate and communicate eligibility in real-time.

“Convergence brings a number of key strategic benefits, including the ability to create competitive advantages through exceptional customer experience,” explains Aleš Gornjec, General Manager of Comtrade Gaming. “Our omni-channel environment provides a straightforward and elegant way for operators to engage, acquire and reactivate all player segments. Comtrade Gaming’s technology continues to enable agile solutions for a hypercompetitive market.”

To learn more, visit Comtrade Gaming at stand N4 – 340

Live smart cashbox system

CPI

Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) is exhibiting at ICE 2018 with a powerful suite of products that are revolutionizing the way operators connect with their players, their business process and, ultimately, their revenue.

A full range of currency validation and cash management solutions will be on display, including the all-new SCR Advance MDR banknote recycler and the forthcoming EASITRAX Live smart cashbox system.

EASITRAX Live is the next generation of CPI’s winning EASITRAX product, which has been embraced by operators for providing the critical insight needed to drive faster, smarter and more profitable cash management efficiencies from the gaming floor to the back room. It works by collecting transaction and performance data directly from the note acceptor and then generating reports that can be used to streamline the drop process, facilitate asset evaluations, optimize asset performance and improve maintenance programs.

Also on display will be the newest model of the SCR Advance banknote recycler, called SCR Advance MDR. SCR Advance already offers the fastest transaction speeds, tightest security and lowest jam rate in the industry – but now, thanks to its new MDR (Mixed-Denomination Recycling) functionality, it can also recycle more than two denominations of banknotes. In fact, it can recycle up to four – all from the same compact form factor and 2-drum architecture.

The ability to recycle more than two denominations of banknotes is especially critical to the German AWP market, where new legislation next year will reduce the maximum credit allowed on machines from 20 to 10. Meanwhile, players will continue to use high denomination notes like the 50, forcing machines to give more change. This would normally starve the hoppers in very little time, but thankfully SCR Advance MDR can help prevent this problem. It enables the recycling of lower denomination notes like 5s and 10s in addition to 20s and even 50s when players use higher denomination notes – allowing machines to run efficiently for longer periods of time, saving operators the costs associated with downtime and service calls.

To learn more about SCR Advance MDR and EASITRAX Live, along with the rest of CPI’s winning product portfolio, visit CPI on stand N3-320 at ICE.

New online platform

DLV

DLV is set to introduce a new online platform with the company’s most popular games at ICE 2018.

Unforgettable player experience has always been DLV’s priority and this online development is a step towards improving the experience and offering greater flexibility to the player.

The huge advantage of this game package comes from the fact the games it features are already popular and have been tested in land-based operations across numerous world markets.

These are, for example, Burning Fruits, King Tut, Royal Jewels, Lucky 7 among others, and the list will keep on growing. The gaming platform is built on HTML5, making games available on any mobile devices with any screen resolution.

Both games and RNG are certified in accordance with GLI-19, therefore, DLV can guarantee not only successful performance of the games, but also their operational reliability.

DLV is looking forward to seeing ICE guests at the presentation of DLV’s online release, see them at stand N5-250.

Continuing momentum in 2018

DIGITAIN

Digitain, the leading multi-channel sportsbook and casino platform provider, will display its latest best-of-breed products (turn-key and white-label solutions) at ICE 2018.

The company’s primary focus is on the regulated European market, with ambitious plans to expand its geographical footprint into the Americas and Asia. It has recently made some bold steps into Russia (notably a tie-up with the CIS’ number-one poker site, Pokerdom) and employs more than 800 of the brightest minds and creative talents in the gaming industry, progressively providing a one-stop-shop for its customers.

The omni-channel Digitain Gaming Platform allows operators to plug-in sports betting, casino, live dealer and virtual sports modules, and includes an integrated payment gateway, bonus engine, CRM system and dedicated customer support. Its sportsbook covers 65 sports, taking in 7,500 leagues, and offers more than 3,000 betting markets. It also offers odds on 30,000 live events each month, while its casino solution has 1000-plus games.

In 2017, Digitain launched into the scene with a ground-breaking suite of products that encompass every aspect of the gaming sector.

From its world-class sportsbook, Digitain is empowering its operators with the progressive functionality of proven easy-to-integrate platforms and turnkey solutions.

Digitain has effortlessly expanded its global reach with interfaces whose design delivers deep user engagement. Its ability to seamlessly diversify existing offerings has allowed Digitain to expand its reach across eastern Europe and central Asia, with the forthcoming World Cup 2018 in Russia this summer very much in mind.

Digitain solutions include providing technological support and products, allowing its partners to concentrate on licensing, management, and payment systems; a fully-managed sportsbook with two options: iFrame integration with Digitain’s own sports navigation that can be skinned and adapted to any partner’s preferences; and a bespoke API that enables partners to create their own exclusive and proprietary sports-navigation interface.

See what Digitain has to offer at stand S1-344 & Meeting Room SG3 at ICE 2018.

Reactivating the churned

ENTERACTIVE

Leading player retention solutions provider Enteractive will be attending this year’s ICE Totally Gaming show, on hand to explain how its (Re)activation service can help operators turn churned players back into active users.

Enteractive’s unique method sees trained agents undertake one-toone personal phone calls with lost players with a view to offering them an enhanced gaming experience and guide them back into playing.

The benefit of this solution for operators is that they can learn exactly what these individuals want from their gaming experience and guide players accordingly.

In addition, the personalised method has a proven track record, as it can reactivate more than 50 percent of an operator’s inactive players, with no risk at all to the operator given that we operate on a revenue share basis.

The company will also be showcasing its activation service, which targets registered non-depositing players and converts them into active users.

The supplier’s services are fully compliant with the Global Gaming Guidance Group, and can alert operators to potentially vulnerable players ensuring they are handled quickly and responsibly.

Responsible measures, such as the solutions Enteractive offer, will become increasingly important in the year ahead, as the ever-changing regulatory landscape means operators are under increased scrutiny to become socially responsible in order to avoid hefty fines.

Enteractive are looking to build on the momentum it generated in 2017, where it secured long-term deals with Gaming Innovation Group and a number of other key operators, while also strengthening its senior management team with the appointment of former Cherry Group CEO Fredrik Burvall to its board of directors.

Find out more about Enteractive’s solutions at ICE 2018.

Seductive trends

ENDORPHINA

For the fourth time in a row, Endorphina will be joining the ICE Totally Gaming show. Last year, the company presented their cool and fresh Diamond Vapor slot game (the first game ever incorporating the trendy vaping theme).

This year, however, rumor has it that they are going to spice things up even more with something very, very hot.

At Endorphina´s stand everyone will be breaking the ice with game talk and discovering the latest seductive trends.

All visitors should get ready to push their boundaries with a completely unique and sizzling show that will accompany the release of Endorphina´s mysterious new slot game.

The company prepared a provocative show that will push all taboos to the corner of the room. All of the daring visitors will get a special experience and an option to win sophisticated gifts that they will want to share. Plus there will be an exclusive release of the new game that will allow you to be the first to put your hands on “it” to experience what it truly means to destroy taboos in this igaming world.

See Endorphina at ICE 2018, stand number N6-230.

DFS and poker products

EVENBET

Online gaming software developer EvenBet Gaming will display the latest in innovative daily fantasy sports (DFS) and poker products at ICE 2018.

Among the products on show will be EvenBet Daily Fantasy Sports, a featurepacked new turnkey solution that allows operators to seamlessly integrate a marketleading DFS product.

It has been designed and developed to guarantee deep user engagement, offering a range of features including the ability to manage fantasy teams during events, communicate with friends and other players via a social layer and create customized matches based on real events.

New at ICE will be a dedicated 2018 FIFA World Cup DFS package, featuring teams, players and a data feed focused on the World Cup, which kicks off in Russia on June 14.

Also on display will be EvenBet’s worldclass poker product, which is updated on a weekly basis to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of the industry.

This includes new functionality allowing the integration of slots into EvenBet’s HTML5 poker client for the first time, providing a significant boost to cross-selling.

Both EvenBet’s DFS and poker products can substantially improve retention and user engagement, particularly for online operators in Asia during an all-important World Cup year, and the products are quickly and seamlessly integrated into existing sportsbooks and casinos.

“In an increasingly competitive field, even within the emerging jurisdictions of Asia, it has never been more important to offer a strong product mix that keeps players engaged,” said EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov.

“I look forward to meeting operators at ICE to discuss how EvenBet’s products can help boost engagement, retention, and revenues.”

To find out more about EvenBet’s products and to see them in action, visit stand S3-200.

Necromancer

EVOPLAY

Evoplay will present a disruptive slot game at ICE 2018 – Necromancer. Necromancer is a slot based on unique Full HTML5 3D technology, allowing players to experience total immersion in the 3D world, namely free camera rotation, full VR on your smartphone’s browser without any additional downloads, unique gameplay mechanics and a completely new level of 360-degree game experience.

According to the gameplay, Necromancer raises warriors on regular spins. When scoring a winning combination, he sacrifices the warrior in the name of black magic. This action activates a re-spin with a ‘raise of the army’ feature, which increases the chance of raising these warriors. Carrying out a ritual, Necromancer may find an ancient treasure, which in turn activates five free spins. Each free spin unlocks the ‘raise of the army’ feature.

Necromancer allows for full 3D on any device; the possibility to move the camera to change the view and enjoy the gaming process in the most comfortable way. It not only allows players to experience a realistic 3D environment, but the chance to also interact with it, by clicking on different objects during the game. The slot seamlessly combines captivating plot with userfriendly mechanics.

Necromancer will launch in February and run on all platforms, including mobile, VR, tablets, desktop and smart TV, in most regions of the world.

The integration with the Evoplay game platform is simple and takes one week. There are two types of integration: clients integration after Evoplay API; and Evoplay integration into the client’s API.

The entire Evoplay portfolio supports all ISO currencies, popular cryptocurrencies and is open for localization into European and Asian languages.

Find Evoplay at stand S6-108 at ICE.

Sports, casino and payment offerings

EVERYMATRIX

EveryMatrix has expanded greatly since its entrance to the market, reaching new milestones in growing its Sports, Casino and Payment offerings to clients and partners.

From sportsbook and casino to payments and affiliate systems, Every- Matrix’s products work independently and can be easily integrated with existing platforms or can be offered as White Label, where clients can choose to operate under their own gaming licence or use one of theirs.

This year, clients will be able to experience EveryMatrix’s latest Frontend Technology & Content Management System for building responsive mobile first gaming websites, get access to more than 5,000 casino games from over 60 game providers with CasinoEngine Direct, get introduced to the Unified Bonus System, and check out the new Odds Processing Component.

Attendees at ICE 2018 can enjoy a wide selection of free premium beverages, taste various drinks from around the world, and listen to quality LIVE DJ music.

Don’t miss the 10 years anniversary cake and champagne on Feb 6 at 16:00 local time at stand N6-310.

Make success the only option

GLI

In an ever-changing world of new technologies, at ICE 2018 Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will have a team of collaborative industry experts on its stand to help regulators, operators, and suppliers to pave a way for success.

GLI will be on stand N3-210, where its team of global experts will meet with attendees and present the many ways GLI can help regulators, operators, and suppliers in land-based gaming, iGaming, and lottery make success the only option.

Additionally, GLI President/CEO James Maida will address ICE attendees on the panel “Business Leaders: Doing Business in Indian Country” at 14:30 on 6 February. Tribal gaming is a $32 billion a year industry, and GLI has been working with Tribal leaders, operators, and regulators since the beginning. Maida will help attendees understand the similarities and differences between Tribal gaming and the global market.

“Each of the 1,000 employees at GLI is committed to delivering the highest levels of quality and accuracy, rapid testing times, and supreme resource capacity to our clients in landbased, online, and lottery. We are thrilled with the opportunity to present our leading services at ICE, and we look forward to welcoming the industry to this outstanding event,” said GLI EMEA Managing Director Martin Britton.

GLI’s experts also provide a wide range of testing, certification and professional services for operations of all sizes, including lotteries who are upgrading systems. Additionally, GLI Cybersecurity Services will discuss tools to help regulators, operators, and suppliers shore up their cybersecurity defenses to be better prepared to detect and react to a cyberattack.

Earlier this year, GLI acquired NMi Gaming, providing NMi’s clients with instant global reach through GLI’s accredited 475 jurisdictions. NMi will be on stand N4-122. Both GLI and NMi representatives can discuss all available services. Visit GLI at ICE 2018, stand N3-210.

Currency and SMART RFID solutions

GPI

Gaming Partners International returns to ICE in 2018 with an extensive suite of table game products including chips, plaques, jetons, layouts, dice and more.

GPI will be showcasing its full collection of table game products with substantial emphasis on cutting-edge currency features, a range of playing cards and RFID solutions.

With the most comprehensive gaming currency options available in the industry, GPI delivers options to its customers including the popular BG V-Series chips. The V-Series was developed using a new, innovative and highly durable injection material formula. The V-Series is unique in that it provides advanced design flexibility with the edge spot pattern and decal configurations alongside GPI’s available unparalleled security features. Those who order the V-Series with four or more color shots, will have included an infrared security feature exclusive to GPI customers.

GPI has also added newly developed and advanced options to its vast suite of currency security features. Its BG customers can now include a new Focus feature into their injection molded chips. Focus is an advanced covert security feature that will be demonstrated to some of their select customers. In addition, BG V-Series customers can also incorporate GPI’s unique Hollow Shot in their chips. The Hollow Shot is an indentation in the chip’s outer ring and serves a dual purpose in the chip’s design and counterfeit deterrence.

Customers will be able to see firsthand demonstrations of GPI’s exclusive highfrequency SMART RFID products and solutions. SMART offers the latest advancement in casino currency RFID technology and is available on all of its currency brands. When used with the Casino Inventory System (CIS) software, SMART delivers a complete currency tracking and authentication solution and one of the most robust, anti-counterfeit security solutions available. GPI offers all the necessary components from SMART RFID currency, to antennas and readers. The company has developed new and advanced solutions using SMART to provide its customers some of the highest-level currency security options available.

GPI is excited to introduce a new line of premium paper playing cards under the Paulson brand, Paulson Aces. Paulson Aces are manufactured using a heavier, high-grade paper stock and offers superior snap, feel and durability. Also on hand, will be the full line of its Gemaco brand of playing cards which includes both paper and plastic card types. With a variety of stocks and finishes, GPI’s card lines provide ideal handling and dealing for all types of table game play.

For more information, visit stand S7-230 at ICE 2018.

Connecting digital with the real world

GOLDEN RACE

Golden Race is kicking off 2018 at ICE with the company’s first public appearance since it won the 2017 SBC Award for Best Virtual Football Product. .

Golden Race will exhibit their newest games: 3x3 Basket and Horse Racing in 3D, which features a superior level of graphic excellence, making games almost identical to flesh-and-blood.

Going one step ahead in connecting the digital and real world, beautiful human hostesses pick the numbers in virtual surroundings through the fun Spinmatic slot games, that include classics such as Keno and in-house developed ones, such as Bet on Numbers.

Fast-paced and thrilling, players are not the only ones that enjoy high quality and success. Operators too. Offering the most cost-effective solutions, Golden Race has top-notch terminals and the industry’s first one-of-a-kind online and direct-to-mobile platform, the industry’s first all-in-one virtual betting sportsbook. Without a doubt, ICE will cause a revolution in the industry, since Golden Race will host many more surprises at their stand S2-322.

London Hunter

HABANERO

Slots and table games provider Habanero is set to unveil its latest blockbuster title, London Hunter, when it exhibits at ICE for the third time.

The appropriately-named product is the supplier’s very own take on Victorian London, but with a Steam Punk feel, a rogue T-Rex on the loose, and a Sherlock Holmes-style character on hand to save the day.

Visitors to Habanero’s stand (N3-243) will be able to check it out in a game-themed area, which will be decked out as a traditional cobbled street complete with old-fashioned street lamps.

The company’s newly-appointed European head of business development, Arcangelo Lonoce, believes stimulating new content such as London Hunter will help them spearhead an expansion into western Europe during 2018.

He said: “We are beginning to expand globally having established a portfolio of exciting games that have become great revenuegenerators for our operator partners.

“The next stage is definitely to make the breakthrough into western Europe and I am very confident that our games will be equally popular among these audiences.

“Games like London Hunter, with its great graphics and brilliant maths features, can act as ambassadors for Habanero and we are very excited about showing them off.” Over the last year, Habanero has been working to ensure its games are certified across a number of jurisdictions, including, the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, and the Isle of Man.

33 titles developed by the supplier in 2016 and 2017 have also now met the requirements of the Italian regulator (AAMS), with the remaining ones in their catalogue and all new releases to follow in future.

Habanero is currently in advanced discussions to take the games live with several leading operators in Italy, and is set to announce a partnership deal during the conference.

The company agreed a number of operator and game aggregator integrations in 2017, most-recently signing with multichannel casino platform provider Digitain in December.

The supplier now offers over 80 video slots titles, 10 table games, and 10 video poker titles, which are integrated with over 60 operators and aggregators and available in 24 European and Asian languages.

See Habanero at stand N3-243 at ICE 2018.

Designed to entertain

IGT

IGT’s ICE stand will feature a range of gaming solutions that will bring to life the company’s trade show theme, “Designed to Entertain.”

From content and cabinets, and from systems to interactive solutions, IGT invites its gaming, lottery, and interactive customers from throughout the world to enjoy the innovations within its ICE stand N3-160.

IGT will shine a spotlight on the Company’s commitment to innovation through products such as SPHINX 4D, Ghostbusters 4D, and the Sex and the City Video Slots game featuring PowerSight technology. SPHINX 4D and Ghostbusters 4D combine TRUE 3D, gesture recognition and mid-air haptic technologies to create an immersive multi-sensory gaming experience. PowerSight technology enables a player to stare at on-screen objects to unlock them in pick bonuses and other player-selectable components of gameplay.

Many of IGT’s internationally celebrated multi-level progressives such as Fort Knox Video Slots, Hyper Hits, Fortune Gong and CASH CLIMB will be on display, along with new TRUE 3D titles such as Phoenix Rising 3D, and the Company’s new mechanical reel linked progressive, Money Storm on the S3000 cabinet.

The company will demonstrate its commitment to localized, playertested content through its robust and diverse video core portfolio. The CrystalCurve cabinet with its ultra-HD, 4K, 43-inch curved display will showcase in-demand games such as Wild Fury Jackpots, Star Rise and Dreams of Egypt. IGT will also showcase the depth and breadth of its dual-screen core video portfolio with games such as Guardians of the Rose, Mistress of Egypt and Temple of Fire on the CrystalSlant cabinet, and diversity HD game bundles on the AXXIS 23/23 cabinet.

IGT will also spotlight its multi-faceted offering for its interactive customers by showcasing the content and features within its Remote Game Server (rgs). The company will highlight its new, omni-channel games such as Ocean Magic, hot licensed brand such as BAYWATCH, new Casual Games, and recently introduced game features from its Gaming Services solution.

The Company’s award-winning mobile solutions, PlaySpot and Cardless Connect, will be in the IGT stand and will illustrate how innovative mobile technology can enhance the land-based casino environment.

A mix of Electronic Table Games (ETG), Video Lottery Terminals (VLT), skill-based products, bingo content, video poker games, and tournament solutions will round out the more than two hundred innovations that ICE show-goers can enjoy in IGT’s ICE stand.

IGT can be found at stand N3-160 at the show.

iSoftBet ready to rock at ICE

ISOFTBET

Online and mobile casino content provider, iSoftBet, is set to pull back the curtain on a raft of new products and innovations at ICE Totally Gaming.

After the success of its most recent title, Eye of the Amulet, the supplier will launch three new blockbuster slots – Legend of Loki, The Dalai Panda in Europe and Mystery of Long Wei – over the three-day exhibit.

Each of its new games boasts sleek graphics, authentic sound and innovative gameplay. The supplier’s latest slots are developed in its state-of-the-art Pulse framework, launching simultaneously across desktop and mobile.

iSoftBet will also be showcasing a new marketing tool that allows operators to better engage players via in-game competitions, leaderboards and unlockable achievements based on actions or symbol combinations.

The new tool is available across iSoftBet’s portfolio of original and branded content, as well as the third-party games offered via its powerful Game Aggregation Platform, which includes slots from the likes of Ainsworth, Habanero and Elk Games.

Michael Probert, head of business development at iSoftBet, said: “We are thrilled to be returning to ICE once again, and to be launching three new games and our latest marketing tool to delegates.

“Our new slots pack a punch through bold graphics, innovative math and mechanics, and new and exciting in-game features. We can’t wait to show them to operators, who will also have the chance to spin the reels themselves.”

Visit iSoftBet at stand N5-240 – where delegates can chat with senior members of the iSoftBet team, try the supplier’s games and products, and sip cocktails named after its latest game releases.

Strong representation

ISLE OF MAN

The Department for Enterprise, representatives from the Gambling Supervision Commission and a large delegation from the Isle of Man’s e-Gaming sector will be attending ICE this year to promote the Isle of Man as a world-class destination for e-Gaming business.

Tony Ure, head of e-Gaming at the Department for Enterprise, commented: “The Isle of Man is one of the top centres for e-Gaming in the world and shows like ICE give us and our stand partners an opportunity to promote the Island’s holistic offering and meet with new and existing companies who are looking to start, grow or relocate.

“In the Isle of Man we are building a world-class e-Gaming ecosystem that offers operators and entrepreneurs the full suite of services for their business, with professional support services to guide every potential new licensee through the process and beyond.

“This year we have a total of 15 stand partners that are all local companies looking to promote the Isle of Man and secure quality leads for their businesses. It’s encouraging to see such strong engagement from the private sector as we work towards our shared goal of creating an environment that allows businesses to thrive and flourish.”

Local companies Sure, Manx Telecom, Domicilium, C8, Wi-Manx, Affinity, SMP, Cavendish Trust, Boston, TGP, Appleby, KPMG, Casinocoin, ManxFX, and Capital International Group will all be joining the Department for Enterprise at stand N6-220.

James Cunningham-Davis, managing director of Cavendish Trust Company, commented;

“ICE is a hugely important show in the e-Gaming calendar and as such Cavendish Trust has chosen to partner with the Department for Enterprise on their stand at ICE for a number of years. We believe the Isle of Man continues to offer an internationally respected, responsible, secure, and stable home for remote gambling companies of any size. We look forward to another successful show and to working with the Department’s e-Gaming Team to help advise and facilitate more remote gambling businesses to call the Island their home.”

Visit IOM and their stand partners at stand N6-220.

Award-winning transaction solutions

JCM GLOBAL

JCM is set to present its broad portfolio of award-winning solutions, arranged in four distinct areas on the stand: casino, arcade, sports betting, and back office.

“We are excited for ICE 2018 and for the excellent opportunity the show provides us to interact with our customers,” said JCM EMEA general manager Payam Zadeh. “We have divided our stand into four unique sections, and that modular configuration will help make it easy for our customers to find the perfect solution for their specific needs.”

In the casino section, attendees will find JCM’s iVIZION bill validator. Field-proven worldwide with more than 250,000 units shipped to date, 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.

The UBA bill validator accepts currencies up to 85mm wide and protects operators with a powerful combination of superior magnetic and optical sensing technology coupled with superior anti-pullback technology and an automatic retry feature.

JCM’s TBV accepts single note and bulk note transactions, accepts multiple denominations and currencies simultaneously, and its bulk note feeder accepts up to 50 notes for quick processing of large stacks.

Printing solutions begin with the GEN5, with its faster CPU and faster print speed, flexibility to print TITO and promotional tickets, and various wager tickets and templated promo coupons, and JCM’s CouponXpress desktop TITO/coupon printer brings the functions and flexibility from the game to the cashier’s cage, hotel front desk, unattended kiosks and other transaction points.

The ICB 3.0 drop management system is field-proven to save operators 100s of 1000s of dollars annually and can provide real-time health monitoring data and predictive drop and maintenance scheduling to dramatically increase operational efficiency.

Also showing in the Casino Section is JCM’s FUZION technology. When combined with iVIZION and GEN5, FUZION unleashes the possibility for each slot machine could become a multi-line profit center.

In the Sports Betting Area are the Vega, Vega- RC, Vega-RC Twin and DBV-500 bill acceptors. The Vega line’s combination of bill acceptor and the optional recycling unit makes the it an attractive choice, and the DBV-500’s universal design supports most major currencies without any hardware modification. Additionally, the Nippon Printer’s super compact design makes it the perfect solution for kiosks.

In the Arcade section, attendees will find the EBA-40 acceptor and the Fujitsu F53/F56 acceptors/dispenser. The EBA can accept notes up to 85 mm wide, and has integrated mechanical anti-stringing technology, while the Fujitsu F53/F56 can dispense up to 6 denominations at a speed of two banknotes per second.

JCM’s Ticket2Go retrofit ticketing solution for gaming and AWP devices offers a safe, secure and easy to use solution that has been deployed with a variety of AGC, Bingo and Pub Retailers that is multilingual and multi-currency.

The Back Office section features the highspeed deposit RDM 100, short-edge banknote validation module, which can dramatically increase efficiency and security. Its full-width image scanning allows for superior banknote validation, dye stain note detection and serial number reading. It processes notes at an incredible 6 notes per second, and its 250-note capacity reduces load frequency. Plus, it can be easily integrated to the top or inside of an intelligent deposit safe.

Visit JCM at ICE 2018 at stand N3-220.

Original slot releases

KONAMI

Konami Gaming, Inc. has announced a diverse array of original progressive games and video slot themes featured at the ICE Totally Gaming show. This year, guests will have the opportunity to explore a record variety of progressive game styles spanning symbol-trigger, linked, wheel-spin, mystery-trigger, pick ‘em, and more—with leading flexibility and adaptable configurations for different market conditions.

Konami stand S6-110 will have a full lineup of SeleXion multi-game cabinets, including the ICE debut of SeleXion on its 43-inch curved Concerto Crescent with games such as Lotus Land Deluxe Wild, China Shores Great Stacks, and Dragon Fury together on one machine.

Power Boost Inferno will be among the centerpiece progressive game attractions. This all-new linked progressive for Concerto upright and Slant allows players to activate more prize opportunities on a 3-round wheel-spin bonus at higher extra bet amounts. Similarly, Konami’s fiesta-themed Smash Smash Festival will also be a featured linked game at ICE and allows players to select their own extra bet amount, with greater bonus odds at higher extra bet levels. Power Boost Inferno and Smash Smash Festival both offer advanced compatibility with SeleXion multi-game and combine with most KP3+ platform base games, including Chili Chili Fire and Dragon’s Law Twin Fever.

Konami’s Cai Lai Si Ji pick ‘em style progressive series has proven top performance for markets around the world and has quickly become a player favorite with its 5-figure mega jackpot chance. The series spans several custom base game titles and is available for Concerto upright and Concerto Slant.

Directly neighboring Cai Lai Si Ji at ICE is another new bonus series launching with debut titles Celestial Sun Riches and Celestial Moon Riches. In addition to its multi-denomination capabilities and bet multipliers, this series invites players to increase their bet level in order to expand a special reel area called the Strike Zone for additional bonus opportunities.

Konami’s Castlevania themed slots are arriving to ICE for the first time this February. The game’s debut launch titles have a 4-level standalone progressive bonus in which players battle against fierce monsters and Dracula himself for a chance at the jackpot. Lucky O’Leary Jackpots is another exciting release on Crescent, bringing Leprechaun’s magic to the machine’s elegant HD curved display for a rainbow of symbol-based jackpot adventure.

During ICE 2018, Concert Crescent will feature SeleXion multi-game functionality for the first time. Operators can custom select a mix of player-favorite Konami Crescent games for each machine, with the option to add a standalone or linked progressive. It offers a versatile solution to feature a rapidly expanding library of single screen game releases from Konami.

Guests at ICE Totally Gaming are encouraged to visit Konami stand S6-110.

Playboy Gold

MICROGAMING

Microgaming is adding another branded title to its portfolio with Playboy Gold.

The new title joins Playboy’s enormously popular original Playboy online slot which launched five years ago, as well as the revolutionary Playboy Live Dealer, the industry’s first branded Live Dealer studio.

The game delivers a new 6-reel slot format with a host of base game and bonus features to keep players entertained, while embracing the iconic and global brand to the fullest. It is set to launch on March 7, 2018.

Playboy Gold has been developed by Triple Edge Studios, a new independent studio that is providing exclusive content to Microgaming. Officially launching at ICE in February, the studio will be creating original, high quality games which will be available exclusively to Microgaming and Quickfire operators.

“For decades, gaming has been one of the most popular and iconic parts of the Playboy Lifestyle,” said Valerie Golson, Playboy’s senior vice president of gaming and location based entertainment. “From our successful Playboy Clubs and Casinos and landbased games to our VIP player events and our online gaming properties, Playboy’s unique and exciting take on the world of gaming have been some of the most successful in the industry. We’re thrilled to be working with Microgaming to expand our partnership and introduce a new gaming experience for players around the world.”

David Reynolds, games publisher at Microgaming, comments: “To work with Playboy again has been a real pleasure. They are one of the most recognised and popular consumer brands in the world and Triple Edge Studios has worked tirelessly to bring the brand to life in Playboy Gold. The game is hosted by Playmates Raquel and Audrey and delivers non-stop action. We are excited for the game’s launch and to be unveiling the title at the industry’s biggest trade show!”

Microgaming is set to exhibit at stand N5-220 at ICE 2018.

Taking guests on an enchanted journey

NOVOMATIC

Occupying a giant footprint on the ICE show floor, NOVOMATIC will take guests on an enchanted journey through the world of gaming, from land-based to interactive – and around Europe – with innovations for each key market.

“After completion of the Ainsworth transaction in January, our participation at ICE is another important milestone for NOVOMATIC at the beginning of this year,” said Harald Neumann, NOVOMATIC CEO. “Our ICE portfolio covers the industry’s entire range of gaming products and solutions with innovative content for delivering new player experiences and developing next- generation gaming solutions.”

NOVOMATIC Gaming Industries (NGI) is proud to reveal brand new cabinets, exposing the latest in gaming technologies. The new cabinets will present a wide selection of single games and multi-games, including the launch of new focused game mixes.

The ENCHANTED FORTUNES Linked Progressive presents NOVOMATIC games on a linked progressive jackpot – with special titles such as Book of Ra Mystic Fortunes, Treasure of Tut and Goddess Rising, as well as new games like Pyramid Fortunes and Vampire Fortunes.

After its introduction to the US market at G2E last year, the licensed title From Dusk Till Dawn makes its international, omni-channel debut at ICE – presented on the NOVOSTAR V.I.P. III and V.I.P. Lounge cabinets, as well as tablet and mobile devices.

Exciting new slots will take players on an action-packed US adventure in the 4K version of Great American Wilds or into the playful realm of Viking & Dragon with Extra Wild Entertainment.

The Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) line-up of cabinets – A640, A600 and A600 Slant Top – presents compelling content such as the standout Pac-Man Dynamic Edition, as well as new games Desert Dusk and Rio Riches.

Highlights also include HAO YUN DAO, an Asian-themed linked progressive, the MEGA CHOICE TREASURES mystery progressive, as well as new brands Fire Power, Big Hit

Bonanza and Raging Roosters Reloaded. See what’s on display this year at Novomatic’s stands S5-110, S5-130, S5-140 and S5-150.

A single touch goes a long way

ONETOUCH

OneTouch will arrive at ICE 2018 armed with its industry-leading online and mobile roulette, blackjack and baccarat products as well as exciting new titles including Hold’em Poker, Russian Poker and Sic Bo.

OneTouch prides themselves on providing an intuitive user experience across all of its titles via a single touch on all modern handheld devices thanks to its cutting-edge JavaScript framework and mobile-first approach to layout design.

OneTouch Roulette presents a regular and zoomed-in view of the betting table, ensuring players can quickly and accurately place their bets with the use of just their thumb.

When the spin button is pushed, the view then focuses on the ball as the wheel turns, while desktop players can watch close-up images of the ball’s final bounces before it comes to a rest.

It recently released a ground-breaking new version of baccarat featuring its signature “squeeze” feature, where players can gradually roll any edge of the card to reveal.

The decks are also shuffled using a Provably Fair RNG, allowing players to verify the integrity of the shuffling and cards dealt to them, creating a gaming experience which is both exciting, enjoyable and fair.

Both titles will be available to play on stand S9-112 at ICE 2018, as will OneTouch’s new range of exciting table games that appeal to markets all around the world.

OneTouch also had its first slot game in development: Sumo Showdown. True to form, OneTouch has continued its mobile-first approach to design and has plenty more slot games to add to its fast-growing portfolio later this year.

To see the OneTouch portfolio in action, visit stand S9-112 at ICE 2018.

Games to experience

PRAGMATIC PLAY

Fast-growing casino games developer Pragmatic Play is set to showcase its multi-award winning slot portfolio at ICE.

The provider has boosted its portfolio of more than 80 slot games with a standout series of quality additions in recent months, debuting Vegas Nights, Panda’s Fortune and Diamond Strike to a skyrocketing number of fans in regulated markets around the world.

Releasing two new games a month, Pragmatic Play is able to deliver exciting, tightly modelled games swiftly and without any sacrifices in quality. This commitment to speed and quality is reflected in the efficiency of the company’s technical integrations, many of which have taken place within less than two months of the initial meeting.

The company has also embarked on a concerted recruitment drive in the last 12 months, and many members of its experienced and accomplished team will be on hand at ICE to discuss its leading offering to online casino players.

Gearing up to unleash a selection of impressive new products, Pragmatic Play can be found at booth N8-120 throughout the show.

Unleashing OMNY

PLAY’N GO

Slots specialist Play’n GO is to showcase its omni-channel capabilities with its new platform, OMNY, on stand N3-460 at ICE 2018.

The pioneering platform, which enables players to transfer game progress across any land-based or digital device, will be demonstrated by the Play’n GO team over the three days.

Capable of driving retention through a straightforward interface for users and detailed back-end for operators, OMNY is a truly omni-channel casino tool.

Play’n GO will also feature its latest games on stand, with the recent launches of gridslots Viking Runecraft and Reactoonz confirming its position as the leading, premium slots supplier, confirmed by numerous award wins in 2017 for its casino content.

All of its gaming and platform provisions tie in with its casino (GAT) and games (GMT) back-office systems and operator platforms seamlessly.

Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n GO, said: “Our product range at this year’s ICE will be stronger than ever, with the past few months seeing us launch several successful games, develop our platform provisions and confirm our position as the leading omnichannel supplier.

“I’m proud to showcase our progress at the show, and I encourage all delegates looking to improve on their casino operations to visit our stand where we’ll demonstrate how our extensive products can enhance your player satisfaction and drive revenues.”

Play’n GO will use stand N3-460 at ICE 2018 as a platform to exhibit its pioneering product range to new and existing partners alike.

Showcasing global solutions

R. FRANCO GROUP

The R. Franco Group will display a full range of retail and online products for global markets at ICE 2018.

The supplier has been exhibiting at ICE for more than two decades, and brings more than 50 years of gaming experience to the show.

Its team of more than 300 members combines creativity with cutting-edge technology to deliver a world-class leisure and entertainment experience to clients.

In attendance this year will be the group’s president, Jesús Franco, and a full showcase of the company’s products, including its largest portfolio of games, products, solutions and content for AWP, bingos, arcades and casinos, both for the land-based and online sectors.

This extensive catalogue of solutions has a proven record of success, which were designed by and for the operator to ensure they meet every need.

The 500-square metre stand, the biggest of any Spanish company at the show, will also include a display of products from the group’s online arm, R. Franco Digital.

These include the open, omni-channel IRIS platform, an extensive range of HTML5 games, and Kolyseo, a remote microservices-based games server scalable to an unlimited capability.

Rubén Loeches, chief marketing officer of the R. Franco Group, said: “ICE 2018 promises to be one of the most exciting shows for years, and the R. Franco Group will be showcasing a truly world-class collection of products.

“The gaming industry is presented with a huge range of opportunities across global markets, from Europe’s mature jurisdictions to emerging regions such as Latin America and beyond. To capitalize on these opportunities, operators need to partner with suppliers which possess technological, service and local expertise.

“With that in mind, we look forward to discussing how the R. Franco Group can help businesses grow in global markets at ICE.”

Visit R. Franco at stand S6-210.

Innovation to the mobile market

REELNRG

Fast-growing casino game developer ReelNRG enjoyed great commercial success through 2017 on the back of the company’s commitment to driving mobile differentiation.

Highlights of the provider’s portfolio, including Goddess of Asia and Ella’s Riches delivered innovation to the marketplace through optimized mobile display and celebration messaging, alongside expertlymodelled, story-driven gameplay.

Adept and seamless localization are at the core of ReelNRG’s proposition. The developer’s video slots are all fine-tuned for success in igaming’s varied markets, all with their own unique demands, and everything from language and visual presentation to volatility and bonus games are expertly calibrated to meet the requirements of each audience.

Signing with BetVictor in October 2017, the company saw its games go live in the Asian market for the first time.

Forthcoming in 2018 is the reveal of ReelNRG’s remote gaming server (RGS), enabling faster and comprehensive implementation of the company’s gaming technology with its growing array of operating partners. Reducing both the time spent and cost of integrations, and providing operators with the benefits of true scalability and flexibility, the introduction of ReelNRG’s RGS underlines the provider’s commitment to technologically adept solutions.

CEO Calvin Kent and CTO Amit Majumdar are actively engaged in discussions with operators, and will be on hand at ICE to discuss the provider’s uniquely mobiledriven solutions.

See them around the show floor at ICE 2018.

Jackpot RNG

RISQ

RISQ, the technology company offering high-level precision and data analytics in jackpot risk-management, will showcase its latest products at ICE 2018.

The company provides insurance on international lotteries and has access to the largest insurance limits in the industry.

The revolutionary Jackpot RNG is suited to a wide range of applications, tailoring odds, jackpot-size, and frequency. These scalable solutions stimulate traffic, acquisitions, and retention in the global-gaming and digitalmarketing sectors.

RISQ offer the first-ever insured RNG solution, with the scope to grow limits up to GBP250 million per play.

RISQ have leapt on to the scene over the past year, with a game-changing random number generator (RNG) platform which boosts client jackpots by up to GBP25 million.

The industry-specific generator is a gaming first, and can be attached to a number of client games including slots, tables games, lottery, keno, bingo, and instant win. Furthermore, its landmark launch can also tailor the generator to individual needs for game development, operations and marketing.

Optimizing margins and revenueperformance have never been more salient in today’s ever-changing gaming landscape, and the market is crying out for huge, scalable jackpots. RISQ are accordingly raising the bar to new heights for cutting-edge systems, customized development, and sophisticated risk management.

As evidenced by the recent partnerships with the likes of leading instant-win games provider IWG, RISQ is empowering its operators with the progressive functionality of proven easy-to-integrate models.

RISQ also offers hedge bets and insurance on the outcomes of over 50 international lotteries. Their technology runs off the very latest software, which safeguards data with automated timestamps and the most robust anti-tampering systems.

The products improve clients’ margins and the bottom line, alongside engagement and retention. To find out more about RISQ and see them in action, visit stand S8-255.

Fastest payments in the business

RPNPAY

RPNPay is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) that supports the fastest payments in the business.

RPNPay accepts all industries, however high-risk, and will assist clients by any means necessary to ensure they consistently achieve the maximum amount of growth from their service.

The company regularly shares its knowledge of global and local markets while also advising on a wide range of business matters.

RPNPay can process payments on behalf of all of our merchants and vendors.

The company prides itself on its outstanding retention rate. The company says it has built its business on reliability, referrals and delivery.

RPNpay will arm any business with the online and mobile payment giants of Asia - improving chances of success exponentially.

Asia payments expertize, guaranteed same day settlements, high quality payment processing at competitive rates, the ability to handle massive growth in your transaction volume and 24/7 support are reasons to look at RPNpay as a Asia PSP.

See RPNPay at stand N8-238.

Introducing Nanoptix printers

SUZOHAPP

Cash handling equipment is a prominent offering in the SUZOHAPP portfolio and a broad range of components will be showcased at ICE.

These include Comestero coin validators (RM5 HD) and banknote validators (MFL and SC Advance), and coin hoppers (Flow, Cube and Evolution).

For complete coin recycling, SUZOHAPP recommends the ICS for its multi-denomination coin pay-out technology. This Intelligent Coin System represents eight hoppers and a sorter all in one product. The compact design makes is easier for manufacturers to incorporate. Banknote recycling is increasing in importance in the global gaming business and the Bill-to- Bill is already well established in a number of different markets with its unique benefits such as a multi-note escrow and large note recycling capacity.

SUZOHAPP also offers complete solutions for operators, such as Comestero change machines and SCAN COIN back-office coin and note sorters. ICE attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Dual Coin Pro and Easy Pro change machines and the SC-8220 banknote sorter. Significant focus will also be placed on the new SCAN COIN ICX Active-9 coin sorter. Through years of research, development, testing and industry trials, the ICX Active-9 is engineered to be the best at delivering what any coin sorter should - accuracy and consistency. The ICX Active-9 is a brand new mid-range Coin Sorter which has 9 coin outlets and a reject outlet, with a count speed of 2,700 coins per minute.

At ICE, SUZOHAPP will be introducing Nanoptix as their new global printer partner. SUZOHAPP will proudly display the Paycheck NextGen and further solutions which are the ideal ticket printers for the gaming market.

Display technology is a focus for SUZOHAPP and there will be a wide selection on the stand. As long-serving partner for ELO, visitors can look forward to seeing the latest ELO solutions for touchscreen technology that includes Open Frame, Desktop Monitors and IDS. SUZOHAPP will be showing its own range of monitors as well under the VisionPRO brand.

A vast selection of toppers will be displayed, including the top-selling SH1950 LCD Video Topper. SUZOHAPP offers a great variety of pushbuttons as well. The highlight here is the PKT (Picture Key Technology) that is the leading-edge technology in tactile controls, combining SUZOHAPP’s key capabilities in push buttons, displays and RGB LED design to create an innovative all-in-one solution. They are fiber optic glass push buttons that present any graphic content from a display underneath the surface, with the tactile feel of mechanical pushbuttons.

Further examples of components on display include AudioPRO speakers, locks, Newland barcode scanners and switches.

SUZOHAPP can be found at stand N4-110.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary

TCSJOHNHUXLEY

2018 is a milestone year for TCSJOHNHUXLEY, with the family owned and operated company celebrating its 45th anniversary as the premier manufacturer and supplier of live table gaming products and services.

Tristan Sjöberg, executive chairman comments, “We are delighted to be celebrating this milestone event in our corporate history. We continue to focus on expanding our global brand but it is important to reflect on our humble origins and the contribution our customers and staff have played in the success of the company. Our 45th anniversary year will be a time to acknowledge our stakeholders but also look to the future as we continue to innovate and lead the industry with our strong portfolio of products.”

To coincide with this important anniversary, one of the company’s most significant products sees a new model being launched at the show. The latest Chipper Champ will be unveiled at ICE, featuring a range of key upgrades that will provide operators with improved productivity, security and reliability. All fundamental in keeping this benchmark product ahead of the competition and still the ultimate ‘Champ’.

ICE 2018 also sees a new addition to the Qorex Electronic Gaming Solutions range. First debuted at G2E in October, the ergonomically designed Qorex Terminal now has a smaller 23” cabinet in addition to the existing 27” version. Powered by the GFL Gaming module which provides exciting live and automated game content, the new 23” cabinet incorporates all the features of the original larger terminal, but has been designed to provide a more compact footprint – ideal when space is at a premium or there’s a restriction on the number of tables.

Also for the first time, visitors to ICE will see a range of products tailored to meet the needs of the igaming sector.

With the ability to reach hundreds of thousands of players across the globe on a daily basis, operators of online live casinos demand the reliability and security that TCSJOHNHUXLEY products provide.

To see all these new offerings and the full TCSJOHNHUXLEY product portfolio visit stand S6-250.

New titles

TOM HORN GAMING

Tom Horn Gaming will debut two brand new slots and showcase its full portfolio of titles at ICE 2018.

The supplier is looking to build on a successful 12 months having launched games such as 243 Crystal Fruits and Dragon Riches, Tom Horn’s first ever progressive video slot.

Tom Horn Gaming will unveil two brand new titles – Wild Weather and Red Lights – both of which are designed to perform seamlessly on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Wild Weather features scorching skies, rattling thunder and pouring rain, as well as a free spin feature triggered by landing between three and five scatter symbols in any one game.

Tom Horn Gaming’s Red Lights will also debut, with players immersed in downtown Amsterdam on the hunt for bonus feature beauties and the big prizes they carry.

Ondrej Lapides, Tom Horn Gaming’s CEO, will be in attendance this year, as will several other senior members of the team, as the supplier shows off its gaming solutions and portfolio of titles.

Much like its gaming solutions, Tom Horn’s slots portfolio is designed to appeal to a range of demographics and territories in order to offer something for everybody.

It recently agreed a deal with games aggregator Solid Gaming to supply its unique and exclusive content to its network of operators.

Included in its portfolio are Geisha’s Fan, Thrones of Persia, Feng Fu, Dragon Egg and Shaolin’s Tiger, which are sure to appeal to Asian-focused operators.

Tom Horn was also awarded its UK licence and is looking to attract more UK-facing operators and aggregators in 2018 as it continues to push ahead in the industry.

Ondrej Lapides, Tom Horn Gaming’s CEO, said: “ICE is always the highlight of the gaming calendar and we can’t wait to show the industry what we have to offer.

“It’s always great to meet new people and get a glimpse of what the industry has to offer as providers and operators alike continue to push ahead with new ideas and concepts.

All delegates looking to improve their casino offerings and see the latest in games content and platform provision are encouraged to visit Tom Horn Gaming on its stand N7-410 at ICE 2018.

Complete fintech solutions

TRADERSOFT

After more than a year of continuous technological developments, TraderSoft is ready to reveal its latest addition to its innovative line of next-generation trading platforms, backoffice systems and professional services: a fullyrounded crypto brokerage solution, customized MT4 Plugin and exclusive CRM additions.

To stay competitive in the Fintech services industry, the company offers an all-inclusive solution that goes together with today’s most essential financial industry sector demands from the get go.

With a complete focus on equipping both brokers and traders with premium technologies and intuitive tools to maximize revenues, TraderSoft seeks to further develop its boutique tailored services while continuing to expand globally.

Some of the products, solutions and services the company provides include top-tier web-based trading platforms for CFDs/FX, fit for all devices; Android, iOS & tablet dedicated apps; back office solutions, such as CRM, CMS, affiliate program and marketing tools; and personalized services, such as account management, technical support, affiliation support, web and dev services, sales & marketing training and business consulting.

The latest additions provided by TraderSoft introduces some of the most innovative solutions in the fields of seamless crypto trading technology, chart analysis and customer relations.

Tradersoft can be found at stand N6-233.

Esports and blockchain unite

ULTRAPLAY

Advanced betting solutions provider UltraPlay will present its premium eSports betting suite during the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming in London.

With its 7 years at the iGaming frontline, UltraPlay presents its latest products and expanded portfolio to all delegates who are invited to the company’s stand at S1-110.

The company’s extended offerings and highlights this year to catch the attendees’ interest include:

Esports betting solutions – The revolutionary match-predicting system offering the widest odds feed on the market right now - odds. gg will be presented with the latest add-ons and upgrades made by the company in the last 12 months. Besides the most popular game titles, UltraPlay has expanded its odds feed with Heroes of the Storm Live, Kind of Glory also covering live betting as well as FIFA Interactive World Cup and GWENT. Along with the diversified coverage of 25 competitive games, UltraPlay offers 3000+ eSports events monthly as well as 1500+ in-play events. UltraPlay’s team will answer why eSports betting holds great potential, and how the iGaming brands can benefit from it.

Trading services – The advanced risk management and trading panel empowers larger operators with trading teams to fully control their pre-match and live offer leading to a successful iGaming operation.

Advanced betting platform and world-class iframe solution – Turnkey solution powered by UltraPlay will meet all requirements of operators searching to expand their betting options in order to elevate players’ experience. Growth is only possible with a reliable partner such as UltraPlay with a platform backed up with a wide range of functionalities and cutting-edge technology. The figures don’t lie – 50+ sports, more than 30,000 live events per month as well as 2000+ betting markets.

eGold – the ultimate eSports betting cryptocurrency will be presented during its crowdsale. Blockchain technology for eSports betting will be shown on Buff88, an eSports dedicated platform, which is going to be released this month. As a crypto and eSports dedicated brand, a number of cryptocurrencies will be available on Buff88, starting with Bitcoin as well as eGold. Attendees will be acquainted with the project’s goals and advantages of the Blockchain-based betting.

UltraPlay has been in Bitcoin since 2013 and will share its in-depth knowledge on how iGaming brands can lead the Blockchain technology wave and benefit from the advanced betting solutions.

Gold Club roulette

WIN SYSTEMS

Win Systems is set to introduce its Win Systems’ Casino Management System, as well as its Gold Club electronic roulette and GameStar slot machines at ICE this year.

Its powerful casino management system WIGOS, together with its innovative tools Intellia and WinUp will be demonstrated by senior personnel, along with its new-to-market WinStats, which allows the management to monitor key casino real-time figures at a glance in the mobile phone.

2017 saw Win Systems introduce its new electronic roulette and gaming cabinets under the Gold Club and GameStar brands respectively, with a variety of both on this year’s stand.

Gold Club’s various multiplayer roulette machines will be on stand, including the new Gold Club Ventura of 6 positions, the most compact (therefore profitable) in the market. Win Systems will also introduce its innovative Chinese roulette system, a world premiere targeting the numerous Asian players in casinos.

GoldStar gaming cabinets, including the new AWP for the Spanish market will also be on display, as well as its extensive portfolio of new proprietary games.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, said: “The last year has seen us fully integrate Gold Club, and we’ve reaped the benefits in recent months as we demonstrate our end-to-end casino solutions to existing and prospective operators across the world.

“ICE 2018 will give us the platform to showcase our expanded product range, including the new electronic roulette with 6 positions, our new AWP solutions for the Spanish market or WinStats, which I’m confident will receive very positive feedback from delegates.

“We’d like to welcome any current and potential partners to visit our stand, where we’ll be delighted to demonstrate how our flexible and scalable casino solutions can benefit their casino estates.”

Win Systems will be at stand S6-150 at ICE 2018.

Table games entry

YGGDRASIL

Yggdrasil Gaming is set to revolutionize the table games sector when it enters the vertical during the first quarter of 2018 with a game-changing new collection of products.

The supplier is developing several popular multiplayer table games, with Blackjack the first to go live, using its progressive, in-house technology, REDUX. The product will also include popular sidebets and a range of powers unique to each dealer.

REDUX combines the best aspects of both live and RNG casino, providing the perfect platform for players to fully immerse themselves in a 3D casino environment, which uses motion capture technology to model the movements of the dealer.

Several different, high-quality dealer characters are being developed using the technology, and each will be programmed with detailed hand movements and facial expressions to interact and communicate with the player.

Alongside a standard branding package, there will also be the option for exclusive, customized tables and dealers. Operators will be able to dress up the game according to their visual identity or special themes.

Roulette and Baccarat will then be added to its portfolio of table games, all utilizing a highly-detailed 3D dealer and innovative social experiences, which will allow players to sit and communicate with other players at the gaming table.

Yggdrasil table games will initially go live with operators Vera&John and Intercasino, both part of the Jackpotjoy Group, in a beta partnership with a view to being fully operational later this year.

Yggdrasil CPO Krzysztof Opałka, said: “Our table games provision, starting with Blackjack, is set to break new ground in online casino gaming. The table games vertical has been fairly static in recent years. But our product’s combination of social interaction and high-end playability is unlike any other currently on the market.

“It won’t just be a single player trying to beat the house, but instead thousands of real players from all over the world, who are all able to join the game simultaneously with the aim of hitting big hands and bigger wins.

“We have a packed roadmap of innovative new games and features. Our aim is to innovate table games in a similar fashion to slots, where a constant product cycle of new variations built on familiar mechanics drives growth.”

Jackpotjoy Group head of gaming at Victor Olinger, said: “Yggdrasil is a well-known name across the industry that has become a byword for innovation in the slots sector. It is fantastic news to hear they are turning their attention to table games.

“It is a major coup to be the first operator to go live with Yggdrasil’s table games, and we look forward to bringing this exciting new product to our full customer base this year.”

The table games’ proprietary 3D engine, REDUX, has been developed internally from scratch and uses the latest technologies to ensure seamless performance and rapid loading.

The product will open extensive crossselling possibilities for operators, and will also sync with Yggdrasil’s collection of ingame promotional tools, BOOST, facilitating network campaigns.

Yggdrasil’s table games will complement its expansive product range, which has recently seen the addition of bingo alongside its extensive collection of slots titles.

The first table game will be demonstrated at ICE Totally Gaming in February 6-8 in London at the Yggdrasil stand N3-140.