NIGA 2019: Spotlight on New Game Technology

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1 NIGA PREVIEW NIGA 2019: Spotlight on New Game Technology Gaming professionals will see the latest innovations and technologies showcased at NIGA s 2019 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, held April 1-4 at the San Diego Convention Center. Here is what the leading game manufacturers will be unveiling at the show... AGS (702) playags.com NIGA Booth #1651 At this year s NIGA Indian Gaming Tradeshow, AGS will display a full array of its groundbreaking products designed to drive revenue for tribal gaming operators. The company will showcase products and solutions from its three divisions Games, Table Products, and AGS Interactive. Taking center stage will be AGS new Orion Upright platform, which will launch later in This future-ready core cabinet, which will launch with exclusive new titles and AGS ICON greatest hits such as Golden Wins and Jade Wins, features dual 27-inch displays, a 21.5-inch LCD topper, LCD button deck, high-bright accented bash buttons, a USB charger, and the Orion s distinctive starwall lighting design. The company will also showcase new Class III and Class II titles for its Orion Portrait platform, including Bonanza Blast, Dragon Blast, Crystal Magic, and Rakin Bacon!, and a host of new titles for the Orion Slant, including Kingdom Cash, Emerald Princess, Eastern Dragon, Spring Lion, Loyal Fortunes, Tiger Magic, and Royal Guardians. From its table products portfolio, AGS will display proprietary table games, including new titles Three Card Blitz and Super Start Hold Em, as well as player favorites Criss Cross Poker and Blackjack Match. AGS will also spotlight its industry-leading table progressive portfolio, which just surpassed 1,000 installs nationwide, featuring Bonus Spin Blackjack and the award-winning Stax, which offers a five-level, must-hit-by jackpot feature. In its AGS Interactive display, AGS will give live demonstrations of its ConnexSys social white-label casino solution. This turnkey, free-to-play mobile casino app blends casino brands with player-favorite games to become an interactive As a company with strong roots in the tribal gaming market, we always look forward to NIGA and the opportunity to showcase our diverse product suite to many of our best customers. This year we are excited to feature our newest slot cabinet, the Orion Upright, which launches later this year and will provide another highperforming Orion form factor for casino operators. Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer and Exec. VP of Investor Relations AGS player marketing and engagement tool designed to drive players to the casino and keep players connected to the casino brand at home, at work, and on-the-go. Aruze Gaming America (702) NIGA Booth #1330 Aruze Gaming is showcasing their expanded lineup of Muso cabinets along with the new Lucky Roulette. The Muso family now includes the Muso Triple-27, Muso Curve-43, and Muso Limited. Debuting at NIGA this year will be the Muso Curve Hybrid. The Muso Curve Hybrid takes the vertical presentation with a 43-inch J-style curved LCD monitor and extends the unique LED web backlighting all the way to the floor. The integrated base adds a footrest and slant-top feel to this already stunning cabinet. The Muso Curve Hybrid, Curve-43, and Triple-27 all utilize a first in the industry Qi wireless phone charger. Muso Limited incorporates a 55-inch vertical LCD monitor stacked on a 27-inch LCD monitor. The Muso Limited will launch with Hawaiian Fishing, a communitystyle fishing game born from the revolutionary gameplay pioneered by Aruze. Many key elements of the original game 38 Indian Gaming March 2019

2 NIGA is a great show and we are excited to show our new and enhanced lineup of products. With the new Muso Limited and Lucky Roulette launching around the show, as well as our continued focus on core content for the Muso Curve-43 and award-winning Muso Triple-27, we are really focusing on bringing innovative new products to market and enriching our current core lineup. Josh Collins, VP of Sales Aruze Gaming America have been maintained, featuring a Reel Controller players use to reel in fish during bonus features Lucky Roulette is an immersive new roulette game that features an automated roulette wheel with dynamic projection imaging. This unique roulette game offers a three-dimensional visual experience that combines the appeal of a traditional roulette wheel with interactive graphics sure to heighten anticipation and enjoyment. Awarded with the Gold Medal in the 17th Annual GGB Gaming and Technology Awards as the Best Slot Product, the unrivaled design of the Muso Triple-27 creates a stunning light display with its 360-degree LED backlighting, another industry first. Thoughtful design continues along the Muso s large glass-table button deck with a 13.3-inch LCD touchscreen interface, keeping player comfort in mind as well as innovation. Eclipse Gaming (770) eclipsegamingsystems.com NIGA Booth #2143 NIGA is always a special event as we come together with our tribal gaming partners and further strengthen our bonds is off to a strong start for the team at Eclipse Gaming and we re excited to demonstrate how our products entertain and appeal to a wide variety of players and markets. Gina Lanphear, VP Marketing Eclipse Gaming Eclipse Gaming kicks off an exciting year of innovation as it showcases a lineup of new products that entertain while delivering results for its tribal gaming partners. Following a sneakpeak at G2E, Eclipse s new Anyline Progressive series is one of the major highlights in the booth. Operators love this new way to play for progressives, which allows the player to hit any of the nine progressive levels while playing at any bet level even the minimum bet. To further spice up the game, each of the nine progressive levels is tied to one of the nine lines in the game, so a player can possibly hit any line at any bet to win one of the progressives, creating a thrilling and rewarding gaming experience. Eclipse is also excited to release Dragon Fire Fortune and Roaring Tiger Fortune at NIGA. Both themes offer 243 ways to win, plus a Lucky Coins Pick Game which may trigger one of the four jackpots. The games are sure to thrill and players will love the anticipation of a big win as the bowl of coins March 2019 Indian Gaming 39

3 NIGA PREVIEW fills to the brim and Mystic Dragon respins are awarded. On the heels of the company s recent approval for the Washington Class II market, Eclipse will showcase a variety of games designed for this important market, including Lightning Strikes Twice, Mermaid Multipliers, Totem Spirits, Super Slots of Cash Bull Booster and Pork Choppers. In addition, the 10x Wild Multiplier series features top performing 3-reel, 1-line games with rich math and volatility for the gambler, but in an easy-to-play game that also appeals to the casual player. Super Slots of Cash - Bull Booster and Super Slots of Cash Respin each add a unique respin feature to the game without requiring an additional wager that retriggers the third reel following a close call for a second chance to win or win bigger. Everi (702) everi.com NIGA Booth #1431 A proven market leader in the tribal gaming space, Everi remains deeply committed to understanding its casino partners needs in this rapidly evolving industry and continues to make significant investments to address these needs. These investments are aimed at developing innovative gaming technology solutions including new cabinets and creative new games, as well as further enhancements to Everi s leading financial technology solutions. These investments are also reflective of Everi s ongoing commitment to Class II and Class III Native American gaming partners to help them increase performance and efficiency at their properties and will be on full display at NIGA this year. Everi Games will feature new hardware platforms and gaming content at NIGA that will engage players at higher levels and enable operators to generate higher returns on their investments in its products. Discovery Channel s Shark Week on Everi s new fully featured banked product Empire Arena will be on display in addition to Cash Machine, the only stepper game of its kind, on Everi s Player Classic 26 cabinet, which Everi has a long, successful history of support for tribal gaming operators providing a broad portfolio of products that enhance the player experience on casino floors and significantly improve the efficiency of a casino's cage, cash access, and compliance operations with our innovative financial technology solutions. We look forward to returning to NIGA this year to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our Class II and Class III Native American gaming partners. Michael Rumbolz, President and CEO Everi Holdings adds a 26-inch top box to the platform, and on the more than eight-foot tall The Texan HDX cabinet. A number of new original games series will be featured on the Empire MPX for-sale cabinet, which are banked themes including the MoneyBall Series, the Fu Stacks Series, and Lazer Lock. Everi FinTech s sole focus is on providing intuitive, flexible financial technology solutions that enable operators to maximize funds to their floor while providing a premium experience for guests. The company will highlight a number of self-service kiosks and cash handling solutions at NIGA including the CXC 5.0 and CXC 5.0L kiosks that offer enhanced security features such as self-frosting glass and a real-time rear view camera. Operators will also be impressed by the CashComplete RCS-700 recycler that is capable of rapidly processing thousands of notes and coins to automate operators tills. Everi s award-winning Jackpot Xpress software platform and JackpotXchange Lite (JXC-L) kiosk will also be showcased demonstrating the significant efficiencies these products bring to gaming floors. Gaming Arts (702) gamingarts.com NIGA Booth #2531 Following the positive feedback Gaming Arts received from its customer-partners and the gaming industry at the 2018 Global Gaming Expo, the company is thrilled to bring that momentum to NIGA this year to showcase its incredible end-to end product suite. Gaming Arts will display its inaugural collection of Class III 40 Indian Gaming March 2019

4 Gaming Arts is excited to support tribal gaming through our participation in NIGA this year. We look forward to showcasing our wide array of compelling products including slots, keno, bingo, and promotional systems. Mike Dreitzer, President Gaming Arts video reel slots including Pop N Pays, Da Fa Ba, Dice Seeker and Casino Wizard. This innovative library is bolstered by the new Rocket Rollup mystery progressive that delivers an interactive celebration when the progressive is won. Its games extraordinary art and play mechanics offer the most innovative content to emerge in years. The company s EZ Kiosk will demonstrate its new fifth generation product designed to accept TITO tickets, and its new formfactor, which includes a 24 or 43 LED digital display and a cutting-edge body wrap designed to attract players. EZ Kiosk has the potential of reducing expenses associated with keno and/or bingo programs and allows for extended operational hours. The SuperGames library of games, including Bingo Millions, will also be on display at the company s booth. This unique suite of Life Changing jackpot games offer an endless number of completely customizable bingo games tailored to the operator s room and player demographics. Bingo Millions, known as the world's first and only $1 million linked bingo progressive and $1 million bingo games, allows operators to focus on the player experience as all awards are fully funded by Gaming Arts. Gaming Arts is also gearing up to demonstrate its SuperPromo mobile promotional game system. This unique platform creates floor-wide excitement for virtually any type of casino promotion through a mobile tablet hand delivered to players by casino personnel and through the casino s digital displays. Finally, the company s SuperBingo and UltimateBingo slots will showcase an extraordinary and unique game-play experience that no other gaming manufacturer can offer. Each game in the series delivers powerful and entertaining game mechanics and player-favorite features, including: frequently hitting bonuses and wins, multipliers, free games with retriggers, four-level progressives, cash balls, bonus balls, wheel bonuses, multi-game options, and flexible configuration for individual, floor-wide, near-area, and wide-area progressives. IGT (702) igt.com NIGA Booth #184 NIGA provides IGT with a meaningful platform to demonstrate our commitment to tribal gaming and to our valued tribal gaming customers. In addition to sharing our nextgeneration product portfolio for Indian Country at NIGA, IGT is honored to host the annual Charity Slot Tournament benefitting the Spirit of Sovereignty within our booth for the first time. Renato Ascoli, CEO North America IGT IGT will demonstrate why the company and its solutions are Your Best Bet at NIGA F r o m compelling new content, to innovative hardware solutions, IGT s commitment to tribal gaming can be experienced within its NIGA booth IGT will present Proven Performer core games on the stunning Crystal- Curve gaming machine with March 2019 Indian Gaming 41

5 NIGA PREVIEW titles such as Griffin s Throne, Golden Jungle Grand, and Coin O Mania. In addition, Class II versions of player-favorite class III titles such as Wild Fury Jackpots and Fortune Coin on the CrystalCurve gaming machine will be on display within IGT s booth. The company will showcase the latest games from its premium portfolio with cutting-edge titles such as Fortune Link and Wheel of Fortune Cash Link. IGT will also demonstrate its innovation leadership with True 4D titles American Gods 4D and Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune 4D More Money. IGT s three-game The Price is Right slot game family will be a focal point of the company s NIGA booth with The Price is Right Showcase Showdown on the Megatower Universal, The Price is Right on the CrystalCurve Ultra, and The Price is Right Plinko on the CrystalDual + Stepper. Each game captures different aspects of America s favorite game show and delivers unique gameplay experiences. IGT PlayDigital s PlayShot sports betting solution will be another focal point within IGT s booth. The market-ready, omni-channel solution is a leading B2B sports betting platform, and can help tribal casino operators capture opportunities within the rapidly evolving U.S. sports betting market. Konami Gaming (702) gaming.konami.com NIGA Booth #2131 This year s Indian Gaming Tradeshow includes a wide array of casino games and systems innovations aimed at serving the needs of tribal operators. Konami is committed to delivering the highest level of quality entertainment and performance, while also advancing collaborative efforts to reach broader audiences with leading convenience technology. The 34th Annual Indian Gaming Show conincides with the official market release of Konami Gaming, Inc. s newest game cabinet: KX 43. With a streamlined slant profile, 43-inch 4K Ultra HD display, and highlyanticipated debut game library, KX 43 gives players an incredibly captivating Konami experience with 4-times the pixel depth of standard HD. This year s Indian Gaming show features the largest lineup of KX 43 games shown to date. This includes games from the new Reels Up series, such as Vegas Rise and Mayan Times, as well as Treasure Ball and Konami s popular Triple Sparkle series. Konami will also premiere a new Strike Zone game for KX 43 called Hao Yun Lai, which is set for release this summer alongside Ba Fang Jin Bao, Chili Chili Fire Boosted Wins & Wilds, and more. Konami s proven Concerto Opus machine is also featuring 4K entertainment at NIGA 2019 with a 65-inch format for super-sized enjoyment by players and pairs. Following strong launch results for the cabinet s debut Triple Sparkle series, Opus arrives to the 2019 Indian Gaming show with a mix of games that are designed for big entertainment value. As a special release, Konami s Dragon s Law series and SeleXion multi-game technology join together for an entirely new Dragon s Law Opus SeleXion pack, giving players the option to enjoy different Dragon s Law progressive jackpot titles on the same machine. Leading product innovations for Konami s Synkros casino management system will also be available for guests to experience first-hand. Two award-winning mobile solutions are featured at this year s event: SynkConnect and Synkdot. SynkConnect is a new cardless player tracking convenience, giving players a variety of secure methods to augment or replace a traditional player loyalty card at the EGM, including a personal mobile device, room key, and more. Synkdot is a mobile-driven solution for real-time business analytics. In a single glance, it gives casino managers and executives a breakdown of the casino s current status determined by backend performance indicators and metrics. Integrated voice technology by Theatro will also be available for demo. Merkur Gaming US (954) merkur-gaming.com NIGA Booth #1441 Steve Walther, Senior Director of Marketing & Product Management Konami Gaming At NIGA 2019, Merkur Gaming US will be presenting its latest game offerings top names including Taco Tuesday and Taco Tuesday Hot Sauce, Striking Fortunes, Jewels of the Nile, Crash Stacks, Boazang, Immortal Emperor, Legends of Troy, Wellspring and more. These great games will be 42 Indian Gaming March 2019

6 Mekur Gaming US is in high expectation and anticipation for NIGA. Being held once again under the appropriately sunny Californian skies, where the laughing sun that is our global identifier will shine brightly as we bring our latest games and innovations to thrill and enthuse show visitors. We wish NIGA all the very best for a great show and conference and we warmly welcome one and all to stop by our booth to see our latest and most dramatic innovations. Charles Hiten, Chief Executive Merkur Gaming US displayed on Merkur Gaming s Evostar/Evostar Trio and Avantagrde/Avantgarde top selling cabinets; a tribute to the high standards of made in Germany manufacturing for which the Merkur brand is world famous. But there will be more, much more, for NIGA visitors to see and try for themselves. At NIGA, Merkur Gaming will be unveiling for the first time anywhere in the world a totally new in-game slot concept. According to its inventor Mike Halvorson, Design Director of Merkur s Las Vegas design studio Sunshine Games, This is something that I firmly believe no one has ever seen before. This is a unique slot feature that will become an instant hit in Indian Country and beyond. Specific details are not being released until NIGA opens it doors, but this innovative creation is definitely going to turn heads as it becomes an instant attraction. As an associate member of NIGA, Merkur Gaming fully supports the initiatives that the National Indian Gaming Association promotes. We know Chairman Ernie Stevens and his team will put on a very successful event in San Diego. Merkur Gaming US will be doing its absolute utmost to add to the event. Next Gaming (855) nextgaming.co NIGA Booth #2623 Our games really bridge all demographic segments and appeal to the players who harken back to their favorite memories which they experienced in the arcade and appeal to many of us who played those games with our children on the Nintendo, Sega and Atari systems. They also appeal to the Millennials who seek a non-traditional gaming experience within the casinos. Mike Darley, CEO Next Gaming Next Gaming returns to NIGA this year bringing their iconic titles to life. Their current skill-based games include Asteroids, from Atari plus Arkanoid and Bust-A-Move from Taito. They also have developed Zforce, their own exciting version of a space shooter experience. In addition, they are bringing their new titles from Atari, Missile Command and Tempest, for the enjoyment of the NIGA participants. Over the last year, Next Gaming has spent endless hours in development, testing and conducting focus groups, to ensure the players have an authentic and enjoyable playing experience. You will find each game has deviated very little from the original game play that millions experienced in the arcade or March 2019 Indian Gaming 43

7 NIGA PREVIEW on their home entertainment console. The titles that Next has chosen are really a unique blend of various game play attributes, such as popping and dropping bubbles, breaking bricks or shooting aliens that attract a wide demographic. In addition, the visual experience is contemporary verses the pixilated presentation of the original games. They have re-imagined the games and essentially created a retro-mod game that combines all of the best attributes into one. In addition to the striking game designs, they have incorporated a leader board for the players to post their initials and earn bragging rights over their friends. The social aspect, healthy competition and camaraderie of the experience is unmatched. For Next Gaming, the future has a lot to offer. Their agreement with Caesar s Entertainment to conduct field trials at both the LINQ and Planet Hollywood, will soon provide an opportunity to test your skills and place your initials on the leader board. Scientific Games (702) sggaming.com NIGA Booth #1631 This year at NIGA, Scientific Games will showcase its commitment to creating an amazing player experience across all gaming verticals, from the casino floor to mobile, to sports betting through the development of the gaming industry s most innovative products, content, and technology. As the industry leader in portrait video slot platforms with the groundbreaking Alpha Pro Wave, and the best-selling TwinStar J43, Scientific Games will again send shockwaves through the industry with its new slot cabinet, the TwinStar Wave XL. The stunning TwinStar Wave XL offers a bigger and better player experience, showcasing a stunning, curved, 49-inch, 4k resolution, ultra-high-definition display, generating the kind of sensational graphics only seen in high-end home theatres. The TwinStar Wave XL is now available for-sale with some of the most recognizable player-favorite core video themes in Scientific Games pipeline that are sure to make waves with your players. The Indian Gaming market has always been a great partner to Scientific Games and we are committed to providing the most innovative and top performing products that help contribute to their casino operations and player experiences. We are excited to debut our newest platforms and our robust pipeline of playerfavorite slot titles to this important audience. Scientific Games is also showcasing its robust collection of Class II slot titles, some of which are debuting exclusively in this market, including two new Lock It Link games, Run With the Pack Unleashed and Wild Escape Unleashed, as well as Blazing Hot Hot Jackpot, a thrilling new version of the hugely successful Class II game. Visitors to the Scientific Games booth will experience all of these exciting products, along with engaging table games, utilities, and electronic gaming systems; cutting-edge systems and solutions; and innovative digital content and platforms. Video King (800) videokingnetwork.com NIGA Booth #1221 Cathryn Lai, Vice President of Product Management Scientific Games Expanding on their expertise in the electronic bingo segment, Video King has developed a GLI-approved, Class II gaming platform allowing the company to offer casino games on their wireless tablets. Along with PokerNanza, the company s Class II, skill-based, Video Poker game, Video King will debut four Class II, Video Slot titles at this year s NIGA trade show. The games play on Video King s wireless gaming tablet, the Champ-e, the same tablet currently being used to play session bingo in dozens of tribal venues throughout the country. Video King s new platform will allow session bingo players to move seamlessly between Class II slots or video poker, while still playing bingo. When bingo is finished, players can take the tablets to the 44 Indian Gaming March 2019

8 From bingo blowers, wireless flashboards, gaming tablets, bingo management systems, player loyalty, promotions, and now Class II gaming on a wireless tablet Video King is excited to show our wellrounded line of gaming products at this year s NIGA show. Tim Stuart, President & CEO Video King casino floor, bars or even restaurants and continue to play their favorite Class II slot and Video Poker games. In addition to the new gaming platform, Video King has introduced Freedom Play, a customizable, wireless bingo flashboard, using state-of-the-art gaming technology. Touted as the next generation of digital flashboards, Freedom Play is a cost-effective solution to traditional wallboards. Ideal for multi-media presentations and promotions, Freedom Playincludes seven flashboard themes, dynamic imagery, flashing last number called, configurable layouts, and other novel features, all designed to captivate the crowd. Easier to install, it includes software and a small device that plugs into each TV. Free from excess wiring, equipment and maintenance costs, it can be displayed as session bingo or Bonanza board, on any make, model, dimension and number of televisions with an HDMI port, standard for video transmission. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is accepting applications for General Manager of the Grand River Casino and Resort. Compensation commensurate with experience. For additional information, contact Chairman Mike Faith or Councilman Charles Walker at: Office of the Tribal Chairman, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe PO Box D, Fort Yates, ND (701) mfaith@standingrock.org charleswalker@standingrock.org March 2019 Indian Gaming 45