NIGA 2018: Spotlight on New Game Technology

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1 NIGA PREVIEW NIGA 2018: Spotlight on New Game Technology Gaming professionals will see the latest innovations and technologies showcased in the exhibit hall at NIGA s 2018 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, April at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Here is what the leading game manufacturers will be unveiling at the show... AGS (702) playags.com NIGA Booth #1137 AGS obsession with the game paid off this January after a successful initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking one of the most significant moments in the company s history. Now actively traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AGS, the company s presence at the 2018 National Indian Gaming Association tradeshow will further showcase how it s more focused than ever with consistently delivering high-performing casino products to tribal gaming customers throughout the country. Headlining the company s slot products at the show, AGS will officially launch its hot new cabinet the Orion Slant. Attendees will get a chance to see firsthand how the new Orion Slant broadens the innovation of its award-winning Orion Premium Portrait cabinet with its consistently unmatched performance, distinctive style, and incredible flexibility. Featuring a 32 top monitor, 24 bottom monitor, LCD button deck, and a USB charging port, the Orion Slant offers incredible sightlines and players a comfortable yet immersive gaming experience. Available for sale or lease with a game library based on proven math models, such as Dragon Fa and Phoenix Fa, each new title designed for the Orion Slant includes player-favorite game mechanics like pick em bonuses, volatility pickers, vibrant crisp graphics, and 420 eye-catching emotive LED lights. With more than 2,500 placements across the country, AGS table product portfolio continues to expand and at this year s show the company will feature its innovative new multi-level, must-hit-by Stax progressive technology. Attendees will get a chance to see how Stax easily integrates with hit games like Super 4 blackjack and Royal 9 baccarat to increase jackpot wins and add extra engagement to table game pits everywhere. The annual NIGA Tradeshow provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with our tribal customers. This year s event marks our first industry tradeshow as a publicallytraded company, and we are very pleased to showcase products that we believe will continue the trend of leading the industry in game performance, such as our new Orion Slant cabinet and our Stax table game progressive system. The company s highly anticipated Dex-S single-deck card shuffler will also be on display as it powers the shuffle on AGS popular Criss Cross Poker game. AGS will also demonstrate its white-label social casino offering, Social WLC, at this year s show. This turnkey, freeto-play mobile app platform designed for casino operators blends each customer s casino brand with AGS player-favorite games into an interactive casino experience players can take anywhere. Aristocrat (702) aristocrat-us.com NIGA Booth #635 David Lopez, President & CEO AGS Aristocrat and VGT will be together in booth #635, presenting customers with an incredible range of entertaining games and cutting-edge cabinets. Leading the way is the exciting, new Flame55 cabinet with its eye-popping 55 double-curved HD monitor the largest portrait double-curved display in the non-jumbo segment. Flame55 delivers an ultra-large presence that fits into a standard gaming space. Its 4k-capable display, 2.1 stereo audio, and advanced ergonomics deliver a player experience like no other. The Flame55 comes to market with a completely new game 42 Indian Gaming March 2018

2 We are excited for NIGA 2018, because we have an incredibly diverse line of products in both Class II and in Class III that will help our customers reach each of their player segments. With new cabinets, new licensed titles, and new proprietary product, we know customers will find the perfect solution in our booth. Jon Hanlin, VP of Commercial Strategy, Gaming Operations Aristocrat theme Mariah Carey, an entertainment-style game that features many of Mariah Carey s most-loved hits. The nine and a half-foot tall Relm XL cabinet features a mechanical wheel topper, a 43 J-Curved monitor, large classic reel symbols, traditional wheel plex, stereo sound, and vibrant LED edge lighting. Appearing on Relm XL is the new Liberty Link game, which brings Aristocrat s popular Hold & Spin bonus to the stepper player for the first time. Also appearing on Relm XL is Britney Spears One More Time in a completely new game for stepper players. Players get full stacks of Red 7 s on all reels, re-spins and the chance to win even more. It s the perfect mid-denomination environment with an accept or reject wheel bonus, giving players even more opportunity to control their destiny. Aristocrat s Helix+ cabinet is a hit with players and with operators, and at NIGA, Aristocrat will show the new Helix XT and Helix Tower cabinets. The Helix XT features a curved portrait screen with stunning 4K graphics. Helix XT will support a wide range of Arc compatible content as well as new 4K resolution games. The dominating Helix Tower fits within a standard Helix+ space, yet stretches high above the casino floor with a 55 topper and integrated top box, giving players a higher level of fun and excitement. Aruze Gaming America (702) NIGA Booth #1336 We are very excited about our position in the electronic table game market. Aruze has brought new energy to table games through digital technology and we are thrilled to showcase them at this year s NIGA tradeshow. Eric Persson, Global Chief Operating Officer and President Aruze Gaming America New and exciting technologies from Aruze Gaming will be on full display at the 2018 NIGA tradeshow. Casino operators and players will be amazed with the one-of-a-kind Omni-Table, a patented LED video display table with an innovative proprietary felt surface and a live dealer. Hot-swappable LED panels display over 10 million colors, including full motion video. The Omni-Table lets operators gain flexibility while keeping the traditional feel of a table game, making the standard card and chip handling seamless. Operators can easily increase revenue using the mounted touchscreen to change table limits, increase or decrease available spots, or swap games, all in seconds. With the option to choose from an existing set of images and animations or upload custom designs, casino operators can have marketing opportunities by displaying advertisements right on the table during game play or when the table is inactive. Four popular common table games will be available at launch, with additional premium content packs to be available with some of the hottest licensed games. The Omni-Table is an effortless way to easily manage player interests and provide March 2018 Indian Gaming 43

3 NIGA PREVIEW flexibility to casino operators table games floor. Revolutionizing the traditional craps table, Aruze will introduce their new LED display craps table. This unique offering of letting players throw live dice on a LED table preserves the player interaction that makes traditional craps such a popular table game. The integration of bill acceptors, ticket printers, and player tracking make this product straddle the line between traditional table games and full ETGs. By removing all physical chips, the staffing needs for this game are reduced from three to one, depending on property and regulatory policies. Without the need to calculate pays or manage chips, dealers can focus on customer service, stickwork, and oversight of player actions. Gaming Arts (702) gamingarts.com NIGA Booth #511 Gaming Arts, LLC, a leader in bingo and keno games and technology, will be premiering its long anticipated SuperBingo and Ultimate Bingo patented slot games at NIGA This truly unique game content will be housed in Gaming Arts exclusive Phocus slot cabinets coupled with its enticing Top Phocus slot toppers, both of which are patent pending. The slant and upright Phocus cabinets feature a sleek design with advanced ultrabright dual 1080p monitors powered by a top of the line CPU for maximum capability and flexibility. All games are highly differentiated in terms of content and game mechanics. They are not re-skins or clones of one another. Each is truly unique. The SuperBingo and Ultimate Bingo game suites represent an entirely new electronic gaming machine sector on the casino floor. SuperBingo and Ultimate Bingo games are true gamechangers not seen since the creation of the video poker slot sector almost 40 years ago. With the launch of SuperBingo and Ultimate Bingo, casinos will now have entirely new gaming options for their players. These fast-paced and highly entertaining games are specifically designed to increase incremental revenue by attracting players from all segments, including: existing players, bringing back former players, attracting new and younger players, and of course, the millions of bingo players who "I am very excited to work with the Gaming Arts team to showcase our diverse product line at NIGA Over my years in gaming, I haven t seen a company with such an expansive portfolio of new products covering the full breadth and scope of gaming. Everything we do here is designed to deliver high quality, revenueenhancing products to our customers and entertainment value to their players." until now have not had a slot game that reflects their game of choice. At NIGA, Gaming Arts will also be introducing entirely new ways to play bingo and keno including its suite of Super Games, which are known for offering life changing jackpots. Super Games have some of the world s highest payout games ranging from payouts of $5,000 to over $1,000,000. IGT (702) igt.com NIGA Booth #647 Mike Dreitzer, President Gaming Arts IGT will showcase a diverse portfolio of solutions for its esteemed tribal gaming customers at NIGA From compelling content, to innovative hardware and industry-first technology, IGT s commitment to tribal gaming can be experienced at the show. The all-new CrystalDual 27 gaming machine will make its North American debut within IGT s booth. The cabinet delivers an unrivaled gaming experience with its gorgeous, high-definition, dual 27-inch displays, the option for bank-wide synchronized lighting, a mobile device charging port, and more. The company will highlight the cabinet s diverse content library with titles such as It s Magic Lilly, Scarab, and Triple Big Wheel Little Green Men. The company will showcase its robust video core portfolio with popular titles such as Pyramid Progressives, Mistress of Egypt, and Solar Disc featured on the stunning CrystalCurve and CrystalSlant cabinets. The Crystal- Curve features an ultra-hd, 4K, 43-inch curved display and is backed by a rich library of core and premium titles such 44 Indian Gaming March 2018

4 IGT s commitment to tribal gaming extends throughout our company and drives our passion for innovation across product segments. NIGA 2018 will serve as the North America debut for the CrystalDual 27 cabinet, which is backed with a strong content library and tournament offering. The solutions within IGT s NIGA portfolio are designed to position our tribal gaming customers for continued growth and offer their players unique player experiences across multiple platforms. Renato Ascoli, CEO North America Gaming & Interactive IGT as Fortune Gong and Fort Knox Video Slots. IGT will shine a spotlight on its commitment to innovation through True 4D technology featured on the award-winning Sphinx 4D game and Ghostbusters 4D video slots. This industry-first technology combines True 3D, gesture recognition and mid-air haptic technologies to create an immersive multi-sensory gaming experience. The company will showcase its commitment to Class II content with compelling titles such as Dancing Reels Salsa, King of Macedonia and Elephant King. The S3000 gaming machine, which combines classic, player-favorite game play mechanics with modern technology will also be on display featuring Class II titles such as Jackpot Polly and Class III titles such as Triple Lucky Four Leaf Clover. IGT will also showcase a range of solutions that enable operators to deliver seamless access to funds, rewards and loyalty programs. With IGT PlaySpot, visitors to land-based casinos can use their mobile devices to play slots, enjoy table games and place sports bets in a single, easy-to-use mobile app. IGT will also highlight products from its robust systems portfolio such as Cardless Connect, a mobile technology that enables players to simply tap their mobile devices on any gaming machine to card in and out. Konami Gaming (702) gaming.konami.com NIGA Booth #946 The powerful mechanics and depth of creativity featured in Konami s latest releases are a must-see for guests at this year s NIGA Indian Gaming show. Our focus remains on delivering the highest performing, top-quality games and technology to casinos across Indian Country, and empowering those casinos to reach their unique players today and through the future. Steve Walther, Senior Director of Marketing & Product Management Konami Gaming Konami Gaming, Inc. is launching a number of key releases including 4K video slots and next generation systems windowing technology at the 33rd Annual NIGA Tradeshow & Convention. Attendees will see an array of original linked progressive games, multiple new game themes, and the premiere of Konami s first 4K games, featured on the new large-format Concerto Opus cabinet and its 65 display. Konami s Synkros casino management system will power the booth with a comprehensive demo environment and leading advancements to True-Time Windowing, including web services, service requests, portrait-screen compatibility, and more. Konami is releasing a record variety of original linked progressives to market during NIGA Among them is Power Boost Inferno, which invites players to activate additional spinning pointers around a multi-round March 2018 Indian Gaming 45

5 NIGA PREVIEW wheel bonus at higher extra bet contributions, for up to 10x odds at the Supreme jackpot. One of Konami s top symbol-driven linked progressives of the show is Money Galaxy, with a 3- round lock-and-spin feature, three unique base games, bonus multipliers, multi-denomination options, and a large linked maxi jackpot. Other linked progressives that are launching for availability at NIGA include the swashbuckling kitties of PurrFect Pirates and Purrdy Pirates, and the grand mystery of Magician s Charm, with a configurable 4-level progressive. The company s first 4K resolution games will make a world premiere at NIGA 2018, showcased across the 65-inch canvas of its new Concerto Opus machine. This new super-sized cabinet makes every win an incredible celebration for players and pairs, with a custom-lighted TouchDash button deck, dual spin buttons, and dual cup holders, as well as an optional USB charger. Solstice Celebration Triple Sparkle and Riches with Daikoku Triple Sparkle will be the featured 4K game themes, with options for standalone and linked progressive configurations. As in years past, guests will have the opportunity to explore the latest Synkros systems tools available. Konami s next-generation True-Time Windowing features and functions are among the newest enhancements that guests can experience throughout the tradeshow event. Merkur Gaming Americas (954) merkur-gaming.com NIGA Booth #501 For Merkur Gaming at NIGA 2018, the games are the key to everything. With a brand new range of Created in America, by Americans and for Americans come themes, features and presentation designed specifically for American players via the creation of Merkur Gaming s designated game design studio, Sunshine Games. Based in Las Vegas, Sunshine Games is headed up by famed game creator Mike Halvorson and he and his hard working team are proud to present at NIGA these new gaming innovations that are sure to create excitement and attraction in equal measure. Having been given a sneak peek preview at last year s It is a thrill for us to come to NIGA in Las Vegas. This is a city that rightly is regarded as the modern day home of casino gaming as well as being a location where we have our own game design facility, Sunshine Games. I firmly believe that the new games that we will present at NIGA capture the innovation and excitement that make Las Vegas so special and it is an honor for us to unveil them to the world of tribal government gaming in such a world famous location. G2E, games such as Taco Tuesday and Amulet of the Pharaos are now joined by the several titles including Wellspring, Legends of Troy and Land of Chance. As an Associate Member of NIGA, Merkur Gaming is fully committed to and supportive of the aims and objectives of tribal government gaming. Committed also to being part of the Indian gaming landscape very much for the long term, Merkur Gaming invites all customers, business partners and NIGA visitors to see for themselves the innovation, creativity and top class quality products for which the 40 years old Merkur brand is famous. Next Gaming (855) nextgaming.co NIGA Booth #1652 Charles Hiten, Chief Executive Merkur Gaming Americas Inspiration, imagination and innovation are the tenants that Next Gaming embraces. With the goal of being at the forefront of the evolution of the skill-based gaming experience, Next Gaming has put together an executive team that has vast casino and game development knowledge, which is apparent in the quality and design of their games. Part of their portfolio includes utilizing five individual patents that they are applying in the creation of their skill-based slot machines. In addition to those patents, Next Gaming also has IP licenses with Taito for Bust-A-Move and Arkanoid as well as with Atari for Asteroids. They deliver a unique and entertaining experience unlike anything in the market today. 46 Indian Gaming March 2018

6 In addition, Next Gaming has differentiated their games by focusing on balancing the entertainment value with providing the necessary performance metrics that are required in a casino environment. With their strategy of creating games that offer an arcadestyle experience, combined with the gambling aspect, the width and breadth of the demographics that the games appeal to are considerable from Millennials, who desire a more interactive and different gaming experience, to Baby Boomers who have played these games in the past. The games have been designed to be intuitive, which means that based on the player s past interactions with similar games, though not gambling devices, the player can be immediately immersed in the gaming experience without a long learning curve to play the game. Another notable design feature is that the games have been created as a hybrid model. This allows the games to be placed in both jurisdictions that have skill-based or non-skill-based regulations. In addition to their skill-based library, Next Gaming offers a suite of video reel games such as Mayan Thunder, Celtic Gold, Katana Warrior, Warrior Empress, Terracotta Warrior, and Sunken Fortunes, to name a few. Novomatic Americas (224) novomaticamericas.com NIGA Booth #546 The unique nature of our games and the exciting design attributes appeal to a wide variety of players. They will certainly attract new customers and also offer alternate choices for even the most dedicated slot player. Mike Darley, CEO Next Gaming Novomatic Americas is anticipating that it s 2018 NIGA booth will not disappoint. Several new cabinets will be the centerpieces of this powerful U.S. technology showcase NIGA is one of the most important gaming events we attend. Our team continues to focus on content, performance and providing our tribal gaming customers a premium gaming experience for an exceptional value. Since last year, our game themes and new platforms have seen incredible reception from players. Rick Meitzler, President and CEO Novomatic Americas including the impressive Panthera cabinet line, which features stunning visual led effects, inviting, modern curved monitors, high visibility, and 4K ready games with integrated high performance sound systems that provide incredible player entertainment. Stunning visual effects enhance the Novomatic Americas portfolio of premium game content and play mechanics including the Miramax blockbuster, From Dusk Till Dawn, and U.S. debut of the feature friendly McGyver game on the Novostar V.I.P. III. This big, bold presentation of the iconic television series, features Angus McGyver in his problem solving glory. Novomatic Americas will highlight the Enchanted Fortunes Linked Jackpot Progressive. A jackpot filled linked progressive suite of games, it connects two or more slot games to create a progressive jackpot experience with four win levels. Featuring the latest Novo Line interactive suite of games such as the new Voodoo Fortunes, Goddess Rising, Asian Fortunes, Vampire Fortunes and Pyramid Fortunes, this link provides a wide variety of themes and fortune seeking fun. Novomatic Americas is going to give their NIGA customers some high performing highlights. Their wide array of content and new platforms show continued and deliberate dedication to innovation and making great games for all tribal gaming customers. March 2018 Indian Gaming 47

7 NIGA PREVIEW Scientific Games (702) sggaming.com NIGA Booth #934 This is an exciting time for Scientific Games. The growth and innovation we continue to experience is providing us with exciting opportunities. We are eager to share the many products, and future products these opportunities have created, with this year s NIGA attendees. Greg Colella, Vice President of Product Marketing - Gaming Scientific Games This past year has seen significant growth and innovation for Scientific Games, as reflected in the products being presented at the 2018 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. Debuting at this year s show are thrilling new additions to some of the most successful games series, such as Lock It Link, Jackpot Party and Ultimate Fire Link, as well as games starring some of the world s most popular brands, all showcased on the latest, most innovative cabinets. One of these cabinets is the bold, new TwinStar V75 featuring a 75- inch, curved, ultra-hd, 4K-resolution display. The V75 offers players the ultimate, large-format gaming experience while addressing many issues operators have had with large-display cabinets. The sleek, patent-pending design of the V75 allows for easy installation and servicing, and takes up less floor and visual space. The V75 will showcase a selection of games at NIGA, including Monopoly Hot Shot combining the popular Monopoly brand with player-favorite Hot Shot game-in-game bonuses. Also featured at NIGA, Revolution Reels, the latest title to debut on the Prizm GameTable, puts an electrifying spin on traditional wild stud poker and brings the game to an entirely new level. Up to four players immerse themselves in a social, interactive gaming experience, allowing them to wager upon 24 hands of wild stud poker on a 65 4K touchscreen display. Hands are created from five spinning wheels, each made of a full deck of cards with wilds added. Additional side bets are also available to supercharge the game experience, including the Deck Collector Re-Spin Bonus, which allows players to make a side bet that all 52 cards of a standard deck will appear somewhere scattered across the five wheels and trigger a respin; and the Suit-To-Win side bet, which allows players to wager upon the suit or suits that they feel will appear most frequently across all 120 dealt cards. VGT (615) vgt.net NIGA Booth #635 We always look forward to the Indian Gaming Tradeshow, and it always delivers as one of the best shows of the year for VGT. We are excited to showcase our new games, which we believe provide our customers with an excellent variety of games to reach many different player types. Jay Sevigny, President VGT VGT will be in booth #635 with Aristocrat, where the companies will showcase the industry s best solutions for Class II and Class III operators. At NIGA 2018, VGT will launch its first-ever licensed product, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) slot game for Class II operations. VGT s new PBR series consists of four games, each featuring a different rider on VGT s classic and player-favorite reel spinner cabinet. The PBR is one of the fastest-growing sports in America and a worldwide phenomenon. VGT s PBR wide area progressive has a start-up value that resets at $20,000, so the action is almost as exciting as a bull ride. 48 Indian Gaming March 2018

8 VGT will also showcase its new line of Ovation games in Aristocrat s Arc Single cabinet. The new Gold line of Ovation games is a perfect blending of Aristocrat and VGT expertise and features four player-favorite Aristocrat Class III games, modified for VGT s popular Ovation Class II platform. VGT s Ovation is field-proven to bring player-favorite Aristocrat content to the Class II space, combining marketproven brands with field-proven math models. In its booth, VGT will showcase the all-new 5 Dragons Gold, Buffalo Gold, Miss Kitty Gold, and Panda Gold. The Ovation platform and its games are backed by VGT s superior service model. Video King (402) videokingnetwork.com NIGA Booth #531 Video King at the forefront of Class II Gaming will present a number of innovations at this year s show. PokerNanza, Video King s newest Class II game, puts a whole new spin on video poker. It has the touch, feel and prize probabilities of video poker, but it s bingo. PokerNanza is a 2-player, standard-sequence, bingo game, which solely determines the game-ending pattern. Along with bingo prizes, players vie for interim prizes including video poker and Progressives. A virtual jackpot in terms of gaming, PokerNanza could be the largest jackpot offered in the venue, generating much larger payouts than traditional video poker. Anteing up the fun, PokerNanza offers everyone s favorites from Jacks or Better to Deuces Wild and Double, Double Bonus in 25 cents, 50 cents, $1 and $5 denominations. In addition, Video King s new Player Kiosk allows players to create PokerNanza game accounts, add cash to their account, and print a game receipt eliminating their need for cashier stations, freeing up valuable, casino personnel time. The El Dorado PL, with the latest technological enhancements, is a best prospect in terms of game integrity, workmanship and desk design. An alternative to the Corona Integra II, it offers the same integrity of a hands-free system, but a more compact, high-speed console at a reduced cost. Incorporating several improvements to enhance speed and reliability, it features an innovative, static prevention system and artificial neural network for the ball recognition. Like the Corona, the El Dorado includes two separate units, an independent caller console and ball chamber, which From portable, wireless, Class II video poker games to hands-free bingo blowers and animated, digital display boards, Video King will be showcasing products that enhance your revenues and heighten your player s enjoyment. Ed Dwornicki, Regional Sales Manager Video King can be mounted stationery or on wheels. Its state-of-the-art design, with a plexiglas ball chamber, gives high visibility of the balls in play. Its large base and improved height gives players a better view, no matter where it s placed. Plus, its inner and outer chamber greatly improves noise reduction. Highly compatible, the El Dorado fully integrates with Video King s PowerPlay software, as well as other gaming components. To enhance game action, its LED display features up to 16 colors. And, when time is money, it accommodates faster play, using an air-assisted ball return to minimize time between games. March 2018 Indian Gaming 49