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G2E Las Vegas: NOVOMATIC Americas presents indelible products – driving player entertainment and delivering operator value
At this year’s G2E, NOVOMATIC Americas will stage fresh and exciting gaming highlights as well as new premium hardware and winning solutions: Products range from slot machines for Class III and VLT/VGT markets to electronic table games, sports betting kiosks, management systems, promotional systems, and ancillary services.
“What are we looking to accomplish at G2E 2022?” asks Rick Meitzler, President and CEO of NOVOMATIC Americas. “We are looking to continue to increase our product performance in every product category. We want to demonstrate that we listen to our customers and we have maintained our good performance and grown our gaming footprint in progressives, commodity games, systems, and sports betting. We are striving to maximize our customers’ ROI across all product categories.”
The biggest new for NOVOMATIC Americas is the launch ofan exciting new upright cabinet for the U.S. Market in two options. The DIAMOND X™ 1.55J and DIAMOND X™ 2.32 are set to introduce an exceptional, sleek style and crisp game presentation to the casino floor. Captivating design, incorporating a black metro finish contrasted by a dynamic LED lighting concept that creates a visually enclosed framework for the crisp presentation of game content. All that meets ergonomic exterior design, comprising all the best angles plus ample foot space. The DIAMOND X™ cabinets are an exceptional accomplishment in cabinet design, presented by NOVOMATIC Americas for brilliant performance and complementing the successful portfolio of games.
The main monitor features are a choice between one expansive, 55” full HD J-curved game screen, or two large 32” full HD game screens. Both with PCAP touch on the bottom screen plus high progressive visibility on the gaming floor. These new platforms are exceptionally elegant, ready for all demands of a winning gaming floor with premium components and full compatibility with standard protocols.
More progress! Get ready for the new THUNDER CASH X™ Link Candelas De Los Muertos series with Señorita Suerte and Señor Muerte that will have you basking in riches. Enthralling and hypnotic, this new group of games give players graphically beautiful themes and exciting play variations providing a level-up experience on popular THUNDER CASH X™ linked products. Voodoo Magic™ is still supplying operators a mystical new way to play and the new Coin Fishing™, Eye of the Queen™ Magic Coins and Charming Lady’s Boom™ on THUNDER CASH™ are great additions to the brand. These new progressives give operators an exciting way to extend the brand and create visually interesting derivatives of the THUNDER CASH™ Link.
The original MONEY PARTY™ Link, with Fruity Fruity and Juicy Juicy titles, has proven to be a sweet success for NOVOMATIC Americas. The classic fruit games with a new twist are a player favorite. Winner of the Eilers Emerging Supplier Category in 2022, MONEY PARTY™ Link makes a splash on every gaming floor. With sweet new themes like Sizzling Hot™ and Roaring Forties™ as two juicy new additions to the party, MONEY PARTY™ Link creates yummy hot new versions of classic fruit style games. MONEY PARTY™ Yummy Yummy and Ultra Hot™ offer players even more fruit game fun. Additional Progressive families such as ULTRA BOOST further highlight the progressive focus of NOVOMATIC Americas. This year the NOVOMATIC Americas products are sure to appeal to maximum range of players and keep them coming back for more.
Rick Meitzler explains: “The more strong titles like the expansion of the MONEY PARTY™ Link brands and Voodoo Magic™ on the THUNDER CASH™ Link we put out this year, the more penetration we got. We already had good traction going into 2022, so the delivery of 16 distinct games this year just enhanced those numbers. Right now, we are experiencing good performance on our ULTRA BOOST Link™, which is another strong performer for us. The key is to keep creating the products that our customers are asking for, and we are doing that.”
A trailblazer in sports betting self-service kiosks, NOVOMATIC Americas is the undisputed leader in kiosk hardware with its ever-growing portfolio of 1,200+ units in North America. The NOVOMATIC ActionBook™ Compact table-top version fits snug in every bar and counter while the NOVOMATIC ActionBook™ Plus multi-screen version fits nicely in so many environments. Both offer quick response times with a user-friendly, touch monitor experience and will be shown with all of the latest enhancements.
Stop by NOVOMATIC Americas booth #1259 at the G2E expo – October 10th-13th in Las Vegas – to get a taste of what players are talking about.
Industry News
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. announced that Carlo Santarelli has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Santarelli will begin his new position on August 18, 2025 and will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Moore.
Mr. Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in Equity Research and Investment Banking to his new role and joins the Company from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Mr. Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the space, providing unique perspectives on industry events and trends with his data-driven approach and stock picking talent. Carlo Santarelli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000.
Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, said: “We’ve known and respected Carlo’s research work on the gaming, lodging and gaming REIT sectors for many years. Carlo brings to GLPI an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its participants, having experienced GLPI’s original formation of the gaming triple-net-REIT structure from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. We value his deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts and a wide range of gaming industry operators and we look forward to the value of his contributions.”
In his new role, Mr. Santarelli will work with Mr. Carlino and GLPI’s senior management to develop and evaluate growth opportunities and strategic relationships, and will oversee investor relations interactions.
VIP Play, a technology-driven leader in interactive consumer engagement, announced that Jim Mackey, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role, effective August 8, 2025.
The Company has initiated a transition process and is in the process of identifying a successor. Mackey will assist in an orderly transition over the coming weeks.
“We thank Jim for his contributions to the Company, particularly during a transformative period for our business. We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, including financial visibility, operating efficiency, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.
BETBY, the premium supplier of cutting-edge sportsbook solutions, has published a detailed report titled “The Peruvian Breakthrough: A Market Ready for Takeoff”, offering a thorough analysis of the country’s newly regulated iGaming industry.
Following the implementation of Peru’s online gambling framework in 2024, this report explores the legislative transformation, market growth trends, and consumer behavior shaping one of Latin America’s most promising emerging markets.
The report covers several key aspects, including:
✅ Evolution of Peru’s gambling legislation and its impact on market structure and operator licensing;
✅ Market performance analysis, including land-based vs. online growth and mobile channel adoption;
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✅ Player profiles and betting behavior, with insights into frequency, motivations, and engagement across age and gender groups;
✅ Digital readiness, including mobile usage, internet speeds, and device preferences;
✅ Competitive landscape, with a breakdown of leading operators and changes in market share.
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