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Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, the “Goddess of Slots,” Takes Gaming World by Storm with Major Milestones and New Ventures
Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff, known to her millions of fans as the “Goddess of Slots,” has had an exciting and eventful year marked by major achievements and new ventures that have elevated her as one of the gaming industry’s most influential personalities.
In August, Lorraine made waves at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, the world’s largest gaming convention, where she was hired to showcase the latest slot machines from AGS. Known for her vibrant and engaging personality, Lorraine livestreamed from the convention floor, offering her fans exclusive access to the newest slot game releases. Her live sessions allowed viewers to experience firsthand the innovative features of AGS’s latest machines, creating an interactive and dynamic connection between Lorraine and her dedicated fanbase.
October saw Lorraine embarking on a thrilling adventure aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, where she joined renowned slot player Scott “Raja” Richter (also known as “The Big Jackpot”) for an unforgettable cruise. The high-limit room on the ship was officially unveiled during the event, which featured a lively slot competition and a group pull that resulted in a substantial jackpot win for participants. The cruise was such a success that Lorraine is already in talks with Virgin Voyages for a special “Goddess of Slots” cruise scheduled for 2025. This trip will include a meet-and-greet, exclusive prizes, a cocktail party, and numerous fun surprises.
In November, Lorraine competed in the prestigious Atlantis $1 Million Slot Tournament, known as the “My VIP World Tournament of Slots,” where she advanced to the semi-finals. Her presence at the event was a highlight, as she also participated in interviews and a meet-and-greet with her fans. Attendees were thrilled to receive autographed pictures and exclusive Goddess of Slots T-shirts, featuring the new, trademarked Goddess of Slots slot machine logo. Lorraine’s unique style of filming, often referred to as “gorilla filming,” allows her viewers to feel immersed in the action, and her engaging, handheld filming technique has made her a fan favorite. This style has earned her a special privilege—Lorraine is one of the very few social media influencers allowed to film at Atlantis, Paradise Islands, Bahamas.
Lorraine was recently cast in a TV series based upon a true story which will be shooting soon in California. On Monday, November 25, Lorraine will appear at the Hard Rock in Tampa—a casino she can often be found creating content—alongside Scott “Raja” Richter for a livestream as she helps demonstrate the newest Aristocrat game, The Phoenix Link, before it is unveiled to the public on November 26. And on December 5, Lorraine will be a guest on the “Live Well and Thrive” podcast with Mike Torchia and then fly to Las Vegas to appear at the at The El Cortez Hotel and Casino that same evening.
International Game Technology PLC announced that its new Powerbucks Blackjack game is now available to online players in multiple jurisdictions in Canada. The theme links to IGT’s Powerbucks omnichannel wide-area progressive (WAP) jackpot prize pool, Canada’s largest jackpot connecting land-based, online and mobile games.
“IGT is excited to build on its omnichannel jackpot leadership in Canada and the success of our Powerbucks portfolio by delivering a new evolution of one of the most popular casino card games. Designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, IGT’s Powerbucks Blackjack offers players the opportunity to win life-changing jackpots and provides operators with another compelling content option to help drive strong performance results,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Canada, EMEA, and LATAM Gaming Sales.
Bringing a player-favorite card game to a new level, IGT’s Powerbucks Blackjack offers a state-of-the-art user interface with vibrant animations, language localization, and a sleek design for an engaging experience.
Launched in 2016, IGT Powerbucks slots is the world’s first omnichannel WAP game that links the jackpot prize pool between gaming machines found in land-based casinos with digital-based games in Canada. Since their debut, Powerbucks slots have paid over 50 jackpots of 1 million dollars or more across the country.
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- Chuck Keeling, EVP, SH Engagement, Community and Social Responsibility, Great Canadian Entertainment
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation celebrated National Giving Day by donating $10,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This donation marks the start of Hard Rock Atlantic City’s “12 Days of Giving” campaign during which funds and services totaling more than $50,000 will be donated to 12 organizations. Hard Rock Atlantic City has donated to more than 500 charities since opening in 2018 supporting the company’s motto to Love all – Serve All.
Additional recipients include Covenant House Atlantic City, Kelly’s Kidz, Live to Serve, Holidays for Heroes’ Shop with a Cop, ARC of Atlantic County, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Atlantic County Toys for Kids, Garden State Equality, Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, and Jewish Family Services.
“We are proud to live by our company’s mottos through our 12 Days of Giving holiday campaign to offer support to our community in such an impactful way. I am deeply grateful for our customers who generously donate to the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation which partnered with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in helping to make a difference this holiday season,” said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Atlantic City.
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