GAMING: It’s Showtime

It’s Showtime

After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 AHG Expo is back this month in Brisbane. These four gaming companies will be there to demo their latest innovations.

AFTER A two-year break, the Australasian Hospitality and Gaming (AHG) Expo is returning to Brisbane on 23-24 March. This two-day event will showcase the latest products and services from a range of exhibitors and will also feature networking opportunities and an educational program, the National Governance and Management Congress.

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, which is operating at 100 per cent capacity, will feature a number of exhibitors. Here’s a sneak preview of some of them.

MAX ON SHOW

AHG Expo major sponsor, MAX, will be launching a range of new products and services on stand 123, including its Live Data API, CustomerFirst research program, and AnalyticsHub reporting platform. Attendees can register for an in-depth product demonstration with one of its experts to hear about its new offers and the latest insights and industry trends. Visit max.com.au/ahg for more information.

On the Wednesday morning of the show, MAX is presenting the return of its breakfast event The Big Picture. In addition to hearing from MAX business leaders on what lies ahead, guests will hear from Australia’s most successful rugby league coach Wayne Bennett AM who will share his perspectives on leadership, teamwork, and leading teams to success.

“As an integral part of the gaming and hospitality industry calendar, we’re looking forward to the opportunity AHG provides to reconnect with Queensland-based and interstate customers, partners, and suppliers in a tradeshow environment,” MAX says.

BANKTECH’S LATEST CRT

Visitors to this year’s AHGE can see the latest in CRT technology with Banktech’s newly released QuickPay CRT S2. The NEW QuickPay CRT represents a significant re-engineering of both hardware and software, the company says.

The core of any CRT is the cash dispensing module and NCR is the world’s leading cash technology provider. The QuickPay CRT S2 incorporates the recently released S2 dispenser module and the changes made are significant. The NCR S2 cash dispenser promises improvements across a range of key metrics that will deliver significant improvements in reliability.

“We don’t see the new QuickPay CRT S2 as just an evolution of the traditional CRT, rather, we see it as a revolution,” says Henry Kiwarkis, General Manager of Sales at Banktech. “As the gaming experience changes, we understand the importance of ensuring our devices and systems are ahead of the game.”

SG’S NEW KASCADA

On show at the Scientific Games (SG) stand at AHGE will be the latest addition to its global Kascada cabinet line – Kascada Dual Screen. Complementing the recently launched Kascada 43” portrait cabinet, this best-in-class gaming hardware is highlighted by a signature reflector edge-lighting design that gives it a striking presence on every gaming floor, according to SG.

Together with a diverse catalogue of game brands and feature mechanics, Kascada Dual Screen is designed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience and this month launches with a robust roadmap of new game content comprising some of SG’s most recognised brands such as the Huff N’ More Puff and Jin Ji Bao Xi.

The Kascada Dual Screen will also introduce what SG describes as its most exciting new product for the Australian market – Dragon Unleashed, an evolution of the popular Kraken Unleashed series. There are four games available for Dragon Unleashed and these will be on show at the expo.

INTRODUCING OUT- GROW FROM IGT

Launching at the AHGE will bea first from IGT’s GLO Studio –the new game series, Outgrow.Outgrow offers re-spin features,a new second chance feature andan exciting growing, locking andsticky Wild mechanic, IGT says.

A new addition to IGT’s strongperforming Power Guardiansfamily – Noble Strength – will alsobe released, offering a new math model, more volatility and newfree games feature with nudging WILDs for more chances to win.

Other games on show at AHGE include Cash Catch, GO! ForGrand, Outback Gold, and Aztec Wonders, and IGT’s Systemsteam will showcase the latest innovations for ADVANTAGE CLUB,including market-leading player interface, Service Window.

“The past two years have proved challenging for allbusinesses due to a continually changing landscape, says IGT’sSenior Manager - National Hotels & Strategic Accounts, MattWright. “We’re looking forward to welcoming our customers inperson at AHG to showcase our latest portfolio.”