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Oklahoma Lottery Broadens Product Portfolio with PlayNow Games from Scientific Games
Scientific Games and the Oklahoma Lottery launched a new category of game entertainment for players in the south-central state, becoming the eighth U.S. lottery to create strong, incremental revenue with the company’s PlayNow Games.
In October, the Oklahoma Lottery launched four games under the FastPlay games banner at the $1, $2, $5, and $10 price points. The games have become one of the Lottery’s top-performing terminal-generated game categories, generating more than $2 million in retail sales since launch. Five additional games were added in December. The new FastPlay Games offer the first instant win progressive jackpot (at the $2, $5, and $10 price points) of any Oklahoma Lottery product.
Pioneered by Scientific Games under its PlayNow Games brand, FastPlay games are terminal-generated tickets printed on demand with select games featuring a progressive or rolling jackpot. The company’s PlayNow Games are currently offered by eight U.S. lotteries, with four of these lotteries in the top six in 2022.
Jay Finks, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Lottery, said, “Our new FastPlay games offer Oklahoma players the fun of progressive jackpots combined with the thrill of the opportunity to win instantly. FastPlay is a great, innovative addition to our product portfolio that complements the entertainment experience offered by our Scratchers and draw games.”
Player response to FastPlay games in Oklahoma has exceeded expectations, with more players discovering the product daily. The games offer a fast, easy play experience and are most successfully marketed with digital advertising at point-of-sale and self-service terminals, including Scientific Games’ PlayCentral HD terminals, across the Oklahoma Lottery’s retailer network.
John Schulz, President, Americas and Global Instant Products at Scientific Games, said: “FastPlay games, which we have branded as our PlayNow Games, are a relatively new and exciting lottery experience for the consumer. These unique games were planned as a strategic addition to the Oklahoma Lottery’s portfolio to help drive sales across the portfolio and create incremental revenues to benefit schools, students and teachers in the state.”
The company currently provides the Oklahoma Lottery Scratchers through its high-performance Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program, as well as draw-based games, licensed properties, lottery gaming systems technology, retail point-of-sale technology, and retailer management system.
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Yes, Chef! AGS is Cookin’ Up A Feast of Epic Proportions at G2E 2024
Global gaming supplier AGS (NYSE: AGS or “the Company”) will serve a full-course menu of delectable gaming experiences, including high-performing slot and iGaming content, cutting-edge cabinets, and revolutionary table game innovations at the 2024 Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) in Las Vegas on October 8 to 10.
Products for Every Space, Games for Every Palate
As AGS continues to evolve and secure its place among the top four slot suppliers in North America, its G2E showcase will highlight its ability to outfit nearly every corner of the casino floor and satisfy every player’s appetite. AGS will debut not one, not two, butthree form factors from its new Spectra Plus cabinet line: Spectra SL49+™, Spectra SL49+™ Premium, and Spectra SL75+™. The cabinets will be accompanied by AGS’ most extensive library of sizzlin’ slot content, featuring innovative extensions from its renowned franchise, Rakin’ Bacon®:Rakin’ Bacon Link™, Rakin’ Bacon Cash Combo™, Rakin’ Bacon Triple Oink™, andRakin’ Bacon Jackpots™.
Additionally, AGS will showcase its latest games on its new three-reel stepper cabinet, Revel™, and high-performing content for the recently released Spectra UR43™, Spectra UR43™ Premium, and Spectra UR49C™ cabinets.
Serving Up the Best in Table Progressives and Shufflers
G2E 2024 is a landmark year for AGS’ Table division as it becomes a full-service progressive and shuffler supplier. AGS will unveil enhancements to its award-winning progressive platforms, including a new sign package for STAX™ and an innovative addition to its industry-leading Bonus Spin™ Xtreme platform, Bonus Spin™ Xtreme for Poker Rooms. The new addition, which was recently awarded a ‘2025 Best Table Product or Innovation’ in Global Gaming Magazine’s Gaming & Technology Awards, offers flexible progressive configurations to operators and adds the potential for players to win life-changing jackpots in live poker rooms.
Building on the success of the DEX S® single-deck poker shuffler and the Pax S® specialty single-deck shuffler, AGS will preview its latest innovation, the MAX 8™ multi-deck shuffler. MAX 8 can shuffle up to eight decks of cards for shoe games, including baccarat and blackjack, and is designed to fit both sit-down and regular height table games.
AGSi: Bringing the Secret Sauce to Interactive
With a steady stream of chart-toppers and high-indexing content, AGSi has skyrocketed to the top of the interactive supplier charts in North America. AGSi continues to solidify its leading position in the interactive space by consistently releasing high-performing slot games in new categories, including the launch of bespoke content, as well as its first table game, and nearly doubling its content output compared to last year.
AGSi stays ahead of the competition by offering innovative solutions to help its partners generate revenue. This includes successfully executing a year-long, highly publicized campaign to lead the industry in cross-channel game launches, featuring both land-based and online titles such as Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey™, Rakin’ Bacon Sahara™, and three-reel classic slots, Gold Inferno®. AGSi’s commitment to data-driven results, coupled with the team’s unmatched flexibility and nimbleness, ensures it remains a dominant force in the interactive space.
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Fanatics Casino Expands Gaming Portfolio with White Hat Studios’ Award-winning Titles
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has integrated a range of White Hat Studios’ award-winning games into the new online Fanatics Casino for customers in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Known for bringing branded entertainment to life, White Hat Studios will offer Fanatics Casino players access to popular slots, including the hit titles Goonies Hey You Guys and Ted Cashlock. Each title offers engaging gameplay and immersive visuals that connect players with their favorite brands.
“White Hat Studios’ diverse content portfolio brings a compelling mix of branded and original content that will resonate well with our players. The addition of these titles strengthens our casino offering, and we’re excited to introduce them to our growing community of players,” said Conor Grant, Vice President of Gaming at Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
Fanatics Casino will also house a curated selection of White Hat Studios’ dedicated table games and popular slots including Almighty Buffalo Megaways.
“We’re thrilled to integrate our diverse range of branded titles into Fanatics Casino, marking a fantastic opportunity for players in key states to experience the quality and entertainment value that White Hat Studios’ games are known for. We’re confident that players will love the fresh content and engaging gameplay we will add to the platform,” said Daniel Lechner, SVP Sales and Marketing at White Hat Studios.
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Amusnet Sets the Stage for Global Gaming Excellence at G2E Las Vegas
Amusnet has announced its participation in the 23rd edition of G2E Las Vegas (Global Gaming Expo) at The Venetian Expo from October 7-10. As one of the largest expos globally, G2E provides a platform for the company to showcase products across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals, positioning Amusnet as a prominent all-casino provider in the competitive iGaming industry.
“We are excited to attend G2E Las Vegas 2024 to present our latest online casino portfolio and Type S slot cabinets: our first-ever product series for Land-based casinos, designed to offer a competitive edge by combining Amusnet’s top-notch game portfolio with an immersive player experience. Our focus is on delivering solutions that maximize performance and cater to the evolving needs for both online and land-based casinos,” said Borislav Marinov, Head of Business Development, Land-based, at Amusnet.
Alongside its technical excellence, the premium Type S series showcases the company’s award-winning titles, including 20 Golden Coins, Extra Crown, Fruits & Gold, and Cocktail Rush. It also features Amusnet’s popular four-level bonus game, Jackpot Cards, along with other exciting features like Free Spins, Buy Bonus, Pick Me Bonus, and Symbol Upgrade.
Amusnet will host an activation featuring its premium slot cabinets at the upcoming expo, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the thrill of Type S in real time and win exciting gifts.
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