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IGT Presents World-Class Gaming, Systems, iGaming and Sports Betting Portfolio at 2022 Global Gaming Expo
International Game Technology PLC announced that it will present a diverse and high-performing portfolio of games, systems, iGaming and sports betting solutions at the 2022 Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) October 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Backed by the theme “We’ve Got Game,” IGT will welcome casino operators from around the world to its booth 3659 with innovations to maximize growth opportunities of today and the future.
“We are excited to demonstrate IGT’s industry-leading games at G2E 2022. We have innovated with our existing games and developed new games in virtually every category. As evidenced from our strong Q2 results, including shipping more units than any other supplier, we’re showcasing a compelling selection of games, hardware and solutions that have delivered chart-topping analyst ratings and performance,” said Vince Sadusky, IGT CEO.
With the largest booth at G2E, IGT will host more than 200 innovations spanning every vertical of the casino gaming, systems, iGaming and sports betting sectors. Some of the standouts in IGT’s G2E booth 3659 will include:
- The Company will present a vast portfolio of compelling multi-level progressive (MLP) games across the premium and for-sale segments. Building on high-performing game themes, IGT will present new base games for Money Mania video slots link with its fast-hitting second-level WAP jackpot via Sphinx Fire™ and Mistress of Giza™, and for the chart-topping Prosperity Link game via Ri Jin Dou Jin™ and Dian Shi ChengJin™. Another must-see MLP game will be Fort Knox Heist™ on the PeakCurve cabinet, which offers a new take on one of the Company’s most internationally successful games of all time. Some of IGT’s most anticipated for-sale MLP games will include Cats Wild Serengeti™, which is inspired by the highly successful Wolf Run Eclipse game, and Fu Gi Hao Men™ II, a follow-up title to the namesake original that is known for its progressive jackpot pick bonus and hold and spin mechanics.
- IGT’s PeakDual 27 and PeakCurve cabinets will make their global trade show debuts at G2E. Joining the Company’s successful Peak hardware family, both cabinets are expertly crafted for optimal performance and player satisfaction. The PeakDual 27 cabinet is an upright gaming machine with two high-definition monitors, a 13.3-inch digital player panel and the latest in lighting, audio and convenience technologies. The PeakCurve cabinet includes a 49-inch, C-curve display, ergonomic design, a 27-inch topper and is supported by a deep library of entertaining premium titles.
- Another G2E highlight will be IGT’s award-winning and convenience-driving systems innovations, including the Resort Wallet and IGTPay cashless gaming solutions, including a new point of sale integration and compelling player wallet funding advancements. G2E attendees can experience new bonus delivery games themed from the Company’s library of proven performers, as well as the next-generation AVENTO™ in-game hardware. The Company will also debut IntelligenEVO, the advanced VLT management system, and IGT ADVANTAGE in the Cloud, a cloud-based version of the proven casino management system that elevates performance, uptime and speed to market.
- IGT PlayDigital will demonstrate the depth and breadth of its iGaming content portfolio, the capabilities of its Remote Game Server (RGS) technology, as well as new user- engagement tools and other capabilities from the recent iSoftBet acquisition. Standout online games from IGT PlayDigital will include Majestic Megaways and Cash Eruption™ Fa Cai Shu, as well as the omnichannel WAP Wheel of Fortune Slots Triple Gold Gold Spin, and a variety of new games such as Gus’s Gold: Hold & Win. PlayDigital will also highlight the success and versatility of the IGT PlaySports team and technology. The IGT PlaySports platform and betting solutions comprise the most widely used B2B sports betting technology stacks in the U.S. The highly scalable and stable system offers customers a unique range of innovative self-service betting technologies such as the CrystalFlex™ Terminal, PeakBarTop™ with Sports Betting, PlaySports Pad and the PlaySports Kiosks, all strengthened by the expertise of the Company’s trading advisory services team.
- IGT will propel its jackpot-focused content legacy with a variety of new premium WAP titles. The Company will advance the most popular slot game of all time with the debut of several new Wheel of Fortune games including Wheel of Fortune Diamond Deluxe slots on the CrystalWheel™ cabinet, Wheel of Fortune Lucky Coins™ slots on the Peak65™ cabinet and Wheel of Fortune Money Spins slots on the TRUE4D™ cabinet. Similarly, the popular TV game show Let’s Make a Deal will come to life in a new way via IGT’s Let’s Make a Deal video slots. Joining IGT’s library of top-tier licensed themes and housed on the towering Peak65 cabinet, Let’s Make a Deal video slots includes a WAP “Grand Deal” progressive and incorporates fan-favorite imagery and mini-games from the namesake TV show. IGT will also debut video and mechanical reel Megabucks titles including Megabucks® Fortune Coin™ Respin on the Peak65 cabinet and Megabucks 3X Wild Diamonds™ on the S3000XL™.
- Coming off the recent release of the DiamondRS mechanical reel cabinet, IGT will reveal a portfolio of new games for the dazzling hardware. Marquee mechanical reel games in IGT’s booth will include Diamond Jackpots™, Double Diamond™, Fortune Storm™ and the highly entertaining Double Chili Mania™ Respin game. Each of these games comes to life on the DiamondRS’ IGT Diamond Glass, allowing for rich content.
- To fuel the Company’s continued growth in core video, IGT will present a compelling content portfolio at G2E comprised of more than 40 total core video game themes on a range of form factors. Standouts will include new takes on player-favorite games with Fortune Coin™ Extra, Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania™ 5 and a modernized version of Rich Girl™ slots. These brand evolutions will be accompanied by a vast array of standalone core videos such as Fortune Owl™, Money Mover Jackpots™, Magic Treasures™ and Gold Party®slots.
“IGT’s G2E 2022 showcase builds on the positive results that we have generated across the gaming enterprise over the last 12 months and is guided by strong market demand and opportunity,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming.“IGT’s G2E portfolio is as diverse as our customers’ needs and the players who enjoy our games. We will highlight a spectrum of game evolutions on successful themes such as Wheel of Fortune, Fort Knox, Fortune Coin, and Ultimate X Poker, as well as innovative new slot games such as Let’s Make a Deal and Magic Treasures. G2E will also be the global trade show debut for the PeakDual 27 and PeakCurve cabinets and another opportunity to demonstrate IGT’s systems leadership via solutions such as Resort Wallet, IGTPay and the IntelligenEVO VLT system.”
“IGT PlayDigital will present its most robust offering to date at G2E 2022,” said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting.“Coming off a year of continued PlaySports and iGaming growth and the strategic acquisition of iSoftBet, IGT PlayDigital has the industry’s strongest team and technology to help operators achieve growth in the sports betting and iGaming sectors. IGT PlayDigital will present its impressive content portfolio for the Remote Game Server, its best-in-class self-service sports betting technologies, and much more.”
Additional solutions in IGT booth will include:
- Compelling new video poker games such as Fortune X Poker™, Mega Hot™ Poker and Big City 4s Poker™, along with the action-packed tournament solution, Haywire™ Poker Tournament.
- The must-see Hybrid Baccarat Electronic Table Games (ETG) solution featuring random number generated (RNG) multi-games, innovative merchandising hardware and the all-new Dynasty View terminal.
- Advancements in IGT’s Class II and CDS Class II portfolio with marquee themes Magic Gong™ and Triple Fortune Dragon™ Rising respectively.
- Expanded content portfolio for Historical Horse Racing (HHR) that is compatible with multiple HHR system products and anchored in entertaining themes such as Shamrock Stars and Caerus Cash Eruption™.
- Next-generation VLT titles that are built on proven mechanics and localized play preferences with themes such as Greenback Attack™ and Big City 5’s Diamond Jackpot™.
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Kambi Group plc signs Turnkey Sportsbook partnership with Latin American operator RedCap
New agreement will see Kambi initially power the operator’s online Betpro and Starplay brands in El Salvador and Panama, with plans for retail and additional markets in the future
Kambi Group plc, the home of premium sports betting solutions, has agreed a long-term, omni-channel sportsbook partnership with Latin American operator RedCap, further strengthening Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice in the region.
Under the terms of the agreement, RedCap’s Betpro and Starplay brands will integrate Kambi’s high-performance Turnkey Sportsbook into its proprietary player account management (PAM) platform, enabling a seamless sports betting experience. The operator will replace its current supplier with Kambi’s powerful end-to-end sports betting solution, trusted by market leaders across Latin America and beyond.
The initial rollout will see Betpro and Starplay launch Kambi’s technology across its online sportsbooks in El Salvador and Panama, with the agreement also including scope for retail provision and market expansion. Operating under a multi-brand strategy led by its flagship Betpro brand, the operator aims to leverage the strengths of Kambi’s sportsbook with its in-house technical capability and experienced industry leadership team to achieve success in each market.
Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, said: “This partnership marks an important next step in Kambi’s Latin American growth strategy. By selecting Kambi to replace their existing provider, RedCap has shown clear confidence in our market-leading technology and ability to support scalable growth. We are excited to help them bring best-in-class sports betting experiences to players across the region.”
Oscar Henao, CEO of RedCap, added: “We are thrilled to join forces with Kambi. This agreement gives us the product and flexibility we need to compete at the highest level, offering our customers premium betting experience across all channels. With Kambi’s support, we look forward to launching in Panama and El Salvador and expanding into new markets as we execute our multi-brand strategy.”
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundreds of terminals to O’Hare and Midway airports and allow machines citywide for the first time.
One ordinance, introduced by Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th), targets the city’s airports, where he sees both political feasibility and high revenue potential.
“The General Assembly has provided this opportunity through the casino bill. Yet, we’re not taking advantage of capturing dollars from one of the busiest airports in the country,” Villegas said.
“People are there, in some cases, one or two hours before. If their flight is delayed or they’re making a connection and there is a delay, there’s an opportunity to capture an audience that may not even be going to the city.”
Villegas’ proposal includes a $10,000 license fee per location, plus $500 per terminal. A separate terminal license would cost $1000, with an additional $500 per unit. If 400 machines each generated $800 daily, Villegas estimates annual revenue could reach $116.8 million, with the city taking a share through licensing and taxes.
Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) is pushing for a broader citywide expansion. His ordinance would legalize video gambling throughout Chicago, including in neighborhood bars and restaurants.
“We need to do it citywide and at the airports. We need the revenue and this administration has not shown a willingness to find new revenue that’s not gonna hit the taxpayers in every household,” Beale said.
Beale’s ordinance proposes a $500 license fee per location and a $1000-per-terminal charge for both the site and the machine itself. He has criticized the administration for dismissing the potential benefits, arguing that the current tax formula could be renegotiated with state lawmakers.
“That’s because they haven’t shown the willingness to go down to Springfield and change the formula. I’m hoping that submitting these ordinances will finally convince them to send a team down there,” he said.
Boyd Interactive is live with SlotMatrix Exclusive content in New Jersey, further bolstering EveryMatrix’s US presence.
Boyd Interactive’s tier-1 brands Resorts and Mohegan have access to EveryMatrix’s library of exclusive titles from its in-house studios, including Fantasma Games and Armadillo Studios, via integration with SlotMatrix.
SlotMatrix is the provider’s proprietary game aggregation platform and the industry’s largest content library, with more than 37,000 games from 350+ studios and its own in-house studios, enhanced by EveryMatrix’s gamification and player engagement features, including free spins, leaderboards, and tournaments.
This exciting step continues EveryMatrix’s momentum in the US market, after signing its first US content aggregation deal with betPARX and launching several games in North America this year such as Glorious Diamonds.
Bjorn Sjoberg, CCO of SlotMatrix, said: “Boyd Interactive is one of the largest US gambling operators, and by providing them with our exclusive content, we’re introducing their players to a range of best performing titles, opening a whole new world of entertainment.”
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