Indian Gaming 2015: New Games and Technologies

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1 Indian Gaming 2015: New Games and Technologies At the Indian Gaming 2015 Tradeshow & Convention held March 30 - April 2 in San Diego, CA, attendees will experience the latest innovations in new games and systems from the leading game technology manufacturers. Here is a preview of what to expect at the show... AGS (702) NIGA Booth #921 There s nothing magical about the cost-saving convenience of a single source for both gaming machines and table games. It requires dedication, acquisition, and a willingness to invest in the future. AGS has recently expanded its product lines to include not only the slot games that players have come to love, but live table games, as well. The company s goal is to offer casino operators a single source for the most innovative and exciting games available today, whether their players prefer sliding chips onto a table or spinning the reels in their quest for a jackpot. From popular branded games that are instantly familiar to players like Ripley s Believe It Or Not! and Family Feud to the top-performing Hot at the Top and Colossal Diamonds, AGS is in the best position ever to provide new and exciting games. AGS is proud to feature the popular Colossal Diamonds slot game at the NIGA show. Colossal Diamonds takes the space of three standard cabinets, but performs on par with about eight of them. The classic game play and high denom configuration has been proving a hit for players wherever it goes. AGS will also feature their new Family Feud game, the latest in the It Pays to Know series. The game is featured in the attractive Skytower cabinet, and is based on one of the most popular game shows of all time. The survey questions in the With so many of our key customers being tribal casino operators, NIGA is enormously important to all of us at AGS. The show offers us a chance to meet with a large number of our key customers from around the country and display our best new products in one place. We particularly look forward to this year s show as we continue to make progress on both the slot and table games fronts. Count s Kustoms Blackjack is a unique product with a unique prize a custom vehicle from one of the best known shops in the world! Customers and players are going to love it and we are excited to showcase it at this year s NIGA conference. David Lopez, CEO AGS game come directly from the show, and by choosing the most popular answers players can affect the outcome of the bonus game and win more credits. On the table side, AGS is showing Count s Kustoms Blackjack for the first time. Only AGS is bringing blackjack players the chance to win a custom vehicle on a blackjack game. Count s Kustoms Blackjack is the first of its kind, a live blackjack game with a side bet that offers players a chance to win a custom car, truck or motorcycle from the one-and-only Count s Kustoms. AGS will even feature one of the motorcycles in their booth so customers can see the excitement that the vehicles create for themselves. AGS is committed to bringing only the most fun and innovative table games to the casino floor, to liven up the pit like never before. 18 Indian Gaming March 2015

2 Ainsworth Game Technology (702) NIGA Booth #931 Ainsworth Game Technology brings A Winning Play to the 2015 NIGA show with the highly successful A560 SL cabinet, which was specially designed for a unique, highly entertaining game range. Featuring a striking 32 High Definition display, 19 LCD topper option for Jackpot promotion, unique attract lighting, premium surround sound, sky high stacks and breathtaking animations, the new A560 SL will add excitement to any gaming floor. Ainsworth delivers a wide range of entertaining games for the A560 SL. As a follow up to the top performing titles Rumble Rumble and Flying Horse, King Cat is the newest addition to join the Sweet Zone brand featuring Sweet Zones on reels 2 and 4 of the main and feature games, This is a very important year for Ainsworth. Our products are showing strong performance in every region and our approved game library continues to grow. The feedback from customers on our games and our direction has been very strong. We have pushed the boundaries of technology with the A560 SL cabinet in order to ensure that players receive an enhanced gaming experience through improved sound, graphics and a wide range of new and exciting games. Mike Dreitzer, President of North America Ainsworth Game Technology March 2015 Indian Gaming 19

3 a Super Sweet Zone feature where the entire game array transforms to wild symbols and a free games feature with an expanded game array. The Frontier series of games is the first linked progressive available on the A560 SL. Featuring three titles, Frontier Fever, Frontier Fortune and Frontier Wild West, this thrilling new series captivates players with a 3 level standalone and 1 level linked progressive, 4 levels of explosive bonus prizes and a rapid free games feature packed with retriggers, stacked bonus symbols and bonus multipliers. Ainsworth is excited to introduce several other new products on the A560 SL at NIGA including Fire Wizard, Ice Wizard, 5 Power 7 s, 5 Mega 7 s, 5 Star Jackpots, Firestorm, Order of the Dragon and the high profile licensed games The Sound of Music and Showgirls. Aristocrat / VGT (702) NIGA Booth #1231 Aristocrat and VGT will take it to the next level and present a winning combination at NIGA. The tradeshow marks the first time the brands will be exhibited in the same booth since Aristocrat announced its acquisition of VGT last year. The brands will appear in booth 1231, giving customers an unprecedented opportunity in Class II and Class III gaming from industry-leading suppliers. Aristocrat will show the Wonder Wheels line, with an allnew Superman game, and The Big Bang Theory, ranked of the year s most highly anticipated games. We are thrilled to be showing at NIGA with VGT. Aristocrat and VGT have proven to be strong game and system partners for tribal operators across North America for years. Now combining these two great brands into one booth and one company, provides tribal operators with a tremendous occasion to fully capitalize on Class II and Class III opportunities with marketleading game hardware, system solutions, proven-performing titles, and new product offerings designed to attract a new generation and type of player. Jamie Odell, CEO Aristocrat / VGT Aristocrat s Double Arc cabinet was named the most impressive piece of technology at G2E, and now showing s Britney Spears and Buffalo Grand, the latest in the incredibly successful Buffalo franchise. In the Vervehd cabinet are Can Can de Paris and Sons of Anarchy, based on the hit TV show and ranked one of the year s most anticipated games. The new Behemoth sports an industry-leading 84 vertical LCD monitor and will bring the titles Buffalo Stampede and The Big Bang Theory to NIGA. Aristocrat will also show its extensive line of J*Series, E*Series and C*Series lines of games. Of particular note are Wonder 4 Jackpots in the J*Series, which adds a jackpot element to the playerfavorite Wonder 4 franchise, and The Romance of Fire and Rain, a stunning new E*Series game, made even more fun with a jackpot element. VGT will debut several new products, with the spotlight on 20 Indian Gaming March 2015

4 the company s first Wide Area Progressives. The VGT Easy Money Jackpot offers players the chance for lifechanging wins on the company s most-loved games including Mr. Money Bags, Hot Red Ruby, Lucky Ducky and Crazy Cherry. VGT will also show two new progressive titles featuring the legendary Hot Red Ruby character players know and love. Ruby s Lounge Life and Ruby s Hot Red Cabaret use the same math model and base game features of Ruby s original game with the added excitement of multi-level progressive jackpot payouts. Jackpot wins are cumulative to give players more value and incentive for betting up, and VGT s hallmark Red Screen Free Spins add to player engagement and excitement. The Oasis 360 solution is the most widely used in North America. Now in addition to the unparalleled strength of the Oasis 360 Core system, Aristocrat is offering a line of best-of-breed solutions including the award-winning Episodic Bonusing, as well as Oasis ONE LINK and Oasis Halo loyalty, each available to operators regardless of CMS used. Cadillac Jack (770) NIGA Booth #1921 Cadillac Jack has broken the mold with its unprecedented variety of innovative new products and technologies to be introduced at NIGA. Attendees will discover Cadillac Jack s cutting edge game cabinets including Genesis Halo, Stratos, and the unveiling of their new ICON cabinet. ICON is the ultimate interpretation of cabinet design that goes beyond function and performance. ICON conveys an ultra-stylized approach to modern casino gaming. The diverse assortment of top performing products highlighted include many new game themes, math models and features within the PowerXStream series, an exciting new Fierce Factor series, and the rewarding new Turbo Boost progressive. Stallion of the Sky, a fantasy based flying horse theme, features PowerX- Stream s new Symbol Surge in both the base game and Free NIGA has always been an exceptional forum for Cadillac Jack to premiere our latest offerings to our Indian gaming partners. We are delighted with the diversity of our products being showcased this year ranging from our stylish, innovative new ICON game cabinet to entertaining new game themes, math models and features that result in outstanding performance metrics. Our customers will come away from Cadillac Jack s showcase with a greater appreciation of how our offerings impact their casino and their players. Gina Lanphear, Sr. Director of Marketing Cadillac Jack Spins. This animated game mechanic allows for predetermined symbols to expand and duplicate both horizontally and vertically, increasing the chance for longer and/or more winning combinations. Stallion of the Sky has a reel configuration with 576 ways to win. Legend of the White Buffalo II follows in its predecessor s wildly successful wake. The PowerXStream Reflex Wilds feature turns a single stack of Wild symbols into an additional stack of Wild symbols, increasing the chance of more winning pay combinations. Legend of the White Buffalo II has a reel configurations with 128 ways to win. Rising an impressive eight feet in height, Cadillac Jack s Stratos cabinet has been attracting players across casino floors with its striking portfolio of entertaining games. Fresh enhancements are sure to boost Stratos stellar player appeal and enhance game play with the new Turbo Boost progressive and a variety of theme specific graphics and custom dimensional facades. Cadillac Jack s new game themes developed specifically for Stratos Peter & Wendy: Hooks Revenge and Fire Wolf: Howling Boost incorporate the popular PowerXStream evaluation with left-to-right and right-to-left pays, along with rewarding scatter-initiated Free Spin Bonuses. Both games feature a quad-level Turbo Boost progressive with progressive boosts that escalate more rapidly and more lucratively than the competition. 22 Indian Gaming March 2015

5 IGT (702) NIGA Booth #1633 The Indian Gaming Tradeshow is a unique opportunity for IGT to celebrate our commitment to this very important market segment. This year we are debuting, for the North American market, our latest hardware, the CrystalDual cabinet and believe that this underscores the value we place on our tribal customers." Patti Hart, CEO IGT IGT will present an extensive portfolio of new games, innovative systems products and groundbreaking hardware at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention IGT will showcase its commitment to tribal gaming by unveiling new Class II-exclusive themes, giving tribal operators additional opportunities to diversify their casino floors. New Class II titles to look for in IGT s booth include: Silver Streak 7s; Urban Mysteries; Wild 20s; and Queen of the Screen. Further solidifying the Company s leadership in video poker, IGT introduces a new Class II poker game Triple Chance Poker. The new game delivers familiar poker game mechanics coupled with IGT s AVP advanced technology platform. IGT s CrystalDual Cabinet will make its North American debut at Indian Gaming Players will enjoy the CrystalDual s two Multi-Layer-Display (MLD ) 23-inch LCD displays for brilliant screen resolution, best-in-class game content and ergonomic cabinet design. The cabinet s serviceability allows operators to increase efficiencies and reduce installation times. The CrystalDual boasts a rich pipeline of games including Golden Eagle, Mega Free Games and the King Reels game family. IGT will also present the show-stopping S3000 Cabinet, embodying the evolution of the genre-defining stepper-reel cabinet. The S3000 is backed by a library of more than 50 themes including Hell on Reels, Red Hot Tamales and Pink Diamond. IGT will introduce another winning game to the most popular slot family of all time, Wheel of Fortune with Wheel of Fortune Winning Wedges. The new game will send exciting shock waves throughout the tradeshow floor with its thrilling Wheel Bonus and Pointer Frenzy feature, taking big payout anticipation to a new level. Winning Wedges is housed on IGT s CrystalCore Cabinet and boasts dynamic sound and a larger-than-life 42-inch vertical touch screen display. IGT gives fans of the iconic Party Time Video Slots a new reason to party in the USA when IGT celebrates the North American debut of this widely-loved theme on the CrystalDual Cabinet. IGT preserves favorite game mechanics of the original Party Time video slot, while enhancing the overall player experience with modern cabinet design and enhanced sound and graphics. Konami Gaming (866) NIGA Booth #1833 This year, we ll be giving our Indian gaming customers firstaccess to some of the most unique and versatile gaming products on the market, empowering operators to get the most from their casino floor with premium gaming titles and technology that no one else has seen before. Top new releases like SYNKiosk and our Neo Contra games are must-sees with broad implications for the future of Konami and its customers. Matt Reback, VP Marketing Konami Gaming Konami Gaming, Inc. is set to unveil two never-before-seen premium game releases at this year s NIGA trade show that bring legends to life for gamers and slot players alike. In addition, Konami booth 1833 will also feature the company s recently announced Neo Contra themed video slots, progressives for Podium Monument like Hammer Festival and Engine Blaze, and more leading-edge games looking to carry strong momentum for tribal casino properties across the U.S. 24 Indian Gaming March 2015

6 Neo Contra debut game themes Mighty Warrior and Supreme Samurai will both be featured on a premium Podium cabinet with Konami s unique Symphonik 3D Sound audio technology and custom single-topper. The game s sleek Symphonik 3D Sound Powered by Opsodis, is fixed just above the cabinet s extended top box and embedded into the game software for streamlined delivery of high-impact audio quality. Guests at NIGA 2015 will also be the first in the industry to experience all three debut game releases for Konami s new RokuReels series. Each of the new six-reel RokuReels games is an original math title Sparkling Riches, Pretty Devil, and Parisian Pleasures with unique game play functions that guests at NIGA 2015 will have the advantage of exploring side-by-side for a true taste of the breadth and variety the new series has to offer. This combined with new stand-alone progressive games for Podium Monument and high-performing highlights for the extra-large Goliath cabinet exemplify the product diversity and flexibility provided by Konami Konami s NIGA exhibit will also include a hands-on demonstration environment for its Synkros casino management system, which continues to see record expansion to new locations and gaming jurisdictions each year. Synkros will showcase one of the industry s latest advances in customer convenience called SynKiosk, which empowers casino players with self-serve access to loyalty program kiosk functions across multiple diverse platforms. Using real-time integrated updates powered through Synkros, it s able to launch loyalty program kiosk menus directly onto mobile devices, traditional kiosks, and even the primary screen of any video slot machine. This and many other leading-edge updates will take center stage, as Synkros continues to present value-oriented solutions to help operators compete for customer loyalty and spend. Multimedia Games (512) NIGA Booth #1121 Multimedia Games, a GCA company, will showcase their hottest new products at NIGA 2015, including the latest titles for the premium award-winning cabinet Platinum MPX, The Texan HDX, a Texas-sized cabinet standing 8 feet tall, the NIGA will be really exciting for both Multimedia Games and GCA, as this is the first time we ll be showcasing our comprehensive value offering of cash access solutions with unique game experiences through award-winning products like Platinum MPX and TournEvent. This show will highlight to our customers that we can be their most strategic partner, with our combined product portfolio addressing both cash to the floor and cash-yielding games. Ram Chary, CEO GCA brand new Apex V Topper, and Cash Boom Bang, the latest out-of-revenue game for the awardwinning TournEvent system. Platinum MPX will make another appearance at NIGA this year with two themes guaranteed to leave a lasting impression with players, Dracula and Haunted House After Dark. The 40 monitor, custom surround sound with integrated sound chair, and Earthquake Shakers will bring these thrilling themes to life! They say everything s bigger in Texas, and Multimedia is proving that adage true with their latest premium cabinet The Texan HDX, an oversized cabinet that can showcase any of Multimedia s standard video themes. Being seen on the big screen at NIGA will b e W a r r i o r L e g a c y, t h e latest high denom video thriller from Multimedia. Standing at nearly 8 feet tall, with monitors measuring 42, this giant of a cabinet will have players thinking bigger really is better. 26 Indian Gaming March 2015

7 The Apex V Topper will have its first-ever showing at NIGA, showcased on a bank of new themes such as Artemis, Wild Things, and Full Service. This new topper will attract players to the games, as the animations move from screen to screen via the unique dual 15 video screen setup. The High Rise Games series will continue to stand tall this year with four new themes, Queen of Diamonds, Pirates Skull & Bones, The Money Man Big Cash Spin, and Smokin Hot Diamonds. Players will be living like kings and queens with Queen of Diamonds, a 9-Reel, 32-Line theme featuring the never-before-seen Jackpot Jump, where progressive prizes jump by one or two tiers, if the Jackpot Jump card or Queen of Diamonds is uncovered. Back and better than ever is the award-winning Tourn- Event slot tournament system, complete with a wireless tablet option, the latest out-of-revenue game, and new signage. Cash Boom Bang with 4 Reel Frenzy will take slot tournaments to the next level, as tournament screens explode into 4 sets of reels once a bomb appears. Making a cameo as well will be the latest sign option for TournEvent, consisting of a rotating 55 monitor, lighted accent dividers, and the ability to be featured on new bank configurations. Novomatic Americas Sales (224) NIGA Booth #1221 We expect a lot from NIGA; from the show itself and from our team. Last year s NIGA was very much a show and tell exercise for Novomatic, but now twelve months on, we have licenses, approvals and a clear rollout plan for installations. Make no mistake, Novomatic is here in the U.S. and we are expanding fast as visitors to NIGA will be able to see for themselves. Rick Meitzler, President Novomatic Americas Leading the NIGA product lineup for Novomatic Americas will be the brand new Dominator Curve a dramatic evolution of the hugely successful Dominator and which was given its world premiere at ICE Totally Gaming in London. The Dominator Curve features all the ergonomic and design elements of its predecessor plus the advantages of its own unique feature an upright 40 full HD curved touchscreen. The player position in the focal point of the curved screen guarantees maximum impact gaming with sophisticated graphics and sound. The Dominator Curve display at NIGA will feature a wide range of single games and multi-game mixes supported on the server-based-ready platform Novo Line Interactive. It combines optimized usability and top-quality design with great looks. The Dominator slot machines display will also feature the Mystery Progressive Magic Joker Jackpot, an innovative added extra for casino guests everywhere. Alongside the Dominator will be the product that was a standout hit at both G2E in Las Vegas and most recently at ICE in London, the Novostar V.I.P. II with its impressive large 50 screen and widely regarded as probably the best slant top gaming device in the market today. It is VIP by name, it is VIP by design, and it is presented especially for VIPs, a term which in this case stands not only for Very Important People, but specifically for Very Important Players. It is the ultimate slant top solution. Electronic Multiplayer gaming, of which gaming genre Novomatic was the originator, will be represented at NIGA by a display of Novo Unity II featuring a live Novo TouchBet Blackjack plus virtual ( Flying ) Baccarat, Poker, Sic Bo and Roulette games to wow the crowds. Adding that extra wow factor to U.S. gaming floors is very much part of the Novomatic mission. Starting at and from NIGA and onwards Novomatic Americas is to expand dramatically, from an infrastructure and human resources point of view as well as from the all important product development plan and its resulting rollout to gaming floors. As a company spokesman said a year ago: Novomatic is coming. From NIGA and onwards Novomatic is here! 28 Indian Gaming March 2015

8 Ortiz Gaming (561) NIGA Booth #2233 Our technological gaming innovations, evolutionary performance, and sleek cabinet designs have repeatedly captured the attention of tribal casinos. The Ortiz Standard is used in more than 14 countries to generate increased slot revenue and time-in-chair. Once again our company will raise the expectations of tribal casino operators. Maurilio Silva, President Ortiz Gaming Ortiz Gaming is poised to once again dazzle tribal casinos at the 2015 NIGA tradeshow and convention. In previous years Ortiz Gaming took center stage, and this year the company will continue their legacy, with their newest products highlighted under a sure-to-excite display; featuring their newest cabinet, O-Circle, which triumphed at the Global Gaming Expo this past October. The O-Circle is a skyscraping cabinet with a 42 immersive HD touch screen curved display, with surround sound and programmable lighting. This soaring technological advancement creates an unforgettable gaming experience, and is truly built for player engagement. O-Circle is the most recent addition to the Ortiz Gaming lineup of sleek cabinets, which includes the O-Future Cabinet one of Ortiz Gaming s most high-tech and visually stunning cabinets. The O-Future cabinet has a unique cutting edge design, adaptable lighting for different types of games, and HD dual-array screens. The O-Future provides Ortiz Gaming titles and animations with amazing realism and definition. Each cabinet design from Ortiz Gaming will be highlighted with a line of exciting new games designed to highlight their individual features. Games like Triple Turbo are designed specifically for the O-Circle, and as Ortiz Gaming s first racing themed game, gives players an interactive drive down a race track, emphasizing the cabinet s curves and immersive gaming design. In addition to exhibiting evolutionary products and games at the trade show, Ortiz Gaming s Senior Consultant, Gary Green, will be moderating a conference session on slot floor analysis. Gary Green is a seasoned expert in the gaming industry and author of the books Gambling Man and Marketing Donald Trump. His diverse background as a casino operator, coupled with his insight into the evolutionary and innovative Ortiz Standard, will guarantee an intriguing and insightful session on slot floor management. Scientific Games (702) NIGA Booth #2033 Casino operators at NIGA 2015 will experience first-hand the strategic benefits of the combination of Scientific Games Bally, WMS, Shuffle Master, and SG Interactive brands, as they showcase a variety of gaming products that address casino operators diverse needs across all of their land-based and interactive channels. Scientific Games will demonstrate at NIGA 2015 how they are stronger together through the combination of their time-tested brands and comprehensive and differentiated product portfolios that are created and supported by an extremely talented global team. Scientific Games is uniquely positioned to offer new value to casino operators as they seek to become their partner of choice and a one-stop shop for their gaming product and services solutions. Bally product highlights include: The Friends video slot, which reunites players with the beloved characters from Warner Bros. Television s worldwide hit comedy that TV Guide Magazine named one of the 50 greatest shows of all time. Players can experience the laughs and loves in a whole new way with many clips of the show s hilarious moments and a wheel bonus awarding credits and Free Games. The Friends game is presented on 30 Indian Gaming March 2015

9 the Pro Theatre, a new cabinet configuration built on the award-winning Pro Wave that is topped by a massive 1080p 55-inch display. The Blob theme, on the striking Pro Series V22/22 with Hammerhead cabinet, will capture players attention just like the cult classic movie. This new game has All Up, Reel Ways, a five-level progressive, a U-Choose Free Games Feature, and much more engulfing fun. With Betty Boop s Firehouse, America s cartoon sweetheart is back in a playful new game showcased on the Pro Series V22/32 cabinet featuring a 1080p resolution 32-inch vertical monitor. Betty Boop s Firehouse will fire up players with a classic ladder bonus, Free Games, Mystery Stacked Reels and Betty s 5 Alarm Scatter. WMS product highlights include a gaming experience that s all shaken up: Elvis Shake Rattling Reels Slots. The Elvis Shake Rattling Reels game offers three visually different, player-selected interfaces representing three different eras of the career of Elvis: The King. The lighting, music, and coloring of the game change to the selected Elvis-themed aesthetic. This theme features a mechanical wheel, a 3-level Local Area Progressive, and a Wide Area Progressive. NIGA 2015 is our first domestic opportunity, as a combined company, to demonstrate our ability to leverage high-earning product brands and leading technology solutions that benefit our customers and help them grow their businesses. There is no other company today that can offer the tremendous breadth of customer-favored gaming devices, systems, lottery products, online solutions and related services. Gavin Isaacs, President & CEO Scientific Games A player-favorite brand comes to a new form factor on a 42 curved LCD top box with 1080p high-definition screen in the Big Money Monopoly game. Available on the CPU-NXT 3 processor, this theme features exciting bonus game play that brings the classic elements of the Monopoly board to life like never before. Navigating your path Project Management / Scheduling / Project Controls / Earned Value Management / Consulting W. Charleston Blvd. Suite , Las Vegas, Nevada 89135, Phone: Fax: March 2015 Indian Gaming 31