Lucky player wins $907K jackpot on VGT’s $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ at Choctaw CasinoCDC Newswire · June 22, 2018 at 4:24 pmTULSA, Okla. (June 22, 2018) – An Oklahoma woman hit VGT’s $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ for $907,228.87 while playing at Choctaw Casino in Grant, Oklahoma. Alice was playing VGT’s player-favorite Lucky Ducky $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ game when she hit the jackpot. $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ (left) is a 3-reel mechanical wide area progressive appearing on top of player-favorite VGT game titles and has a starting jackpot of $250,000. This year alone, players have won more than $2,466,768.54 playing $uper Hit$ Jackpot$. The $uper Hit$ Jackpot$ progressive is available for play at casinos across North America and is available for installation in all North American Class II jurisdictions. Follow the fun with VGT on Facebook. About Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.: VGT — An Aristocrat Company is the leading designer/manufacturer/distributor of Class II games for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., with a manufacturing facility in… [continue reading]
IGT Slots Award Three Mega-Sized Jackpots in MayCDC Newswire · June 21, 2018 at 9:24 amIGT Megabucks player wins $11.1 million jackpot, breaks IGT’s 2018 jackpot record LONDON – June 20, 2018 – International Game Technology (IGT) continued its millionaire-making legacy after its hallmark slot games — Wheel of Fortune slots, Megabucks slots, and Powerbucks slots — each awarded life-changing jackpots in May. Lucky slot players won the following million dollar-plus jackpots on IGT games in May: On May 5, a Powerbucks online slots player won $1,744,567 CAD playing the Powerhits game on Loto-Quebec’s online gaming website in Quebec, Canada. On May 9, a Megabucks slots player won $11,183,715 at Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. This jackpot marks the largest IGT Megabucks jackpot in 2018. On May 26, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,322,752 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit IGT.com or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or… [continue reading]
AGA Launches New Gaming Industry Education InitiativeCDC Newswire · June 19, 2018 at 12:12 pmAGA Elevate to begin with Las Vegas event in August The American Gaming Association (AGA) today launched AGA Elevate, a new education program focused on providing value to the gaming-entertainment industry, and opened registration for AGA Elevate’s inaugural event, AGA Elevate | Lead – Adapt to Win. The first AGA Elevate event will take place on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, and will focus on leadership development. Led by author, consultant and executive coach Dr. Mary C. Kelly, the event will help attendees better foster adaptive capacity to improve business efficiency and profits. AGA Elevate follows the fourth pillar of AGA’s 2020 Strategic Plan, which aims to leverage the power of the industry to build member value beyond advocacy. The innovative education program will offer face-to-face and virtual opportunities to engage in critical business topics: Grow: Emerging trends, business growth and development and new or potential market… [continue reading]
IGT Presents New Content on CrystalCurve Cabinet at NW Indian Gaming Conference and ExpoCDC Newswire · June 18, 2018 at 5:34 pmLONDON, U.K. – June 18, 2018 – International Game Technology today announced that the Company will present a diverse set of gaming solutions for its Washington-based tribal gaming customers at the 2018 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo in Shelton, Wash., June 19-20. New content on the CrystalCurve Cabinet will anchor the Company’s NWIGA portfolio, and will complement the other exciting solutions within IGT’s booth 201. “IGT’s new CDS Class III titles on the stunning CrystalCurve cabinet are designed to extend our momentum in introducing market-attuned content to Washington. At the Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo, IGT will present a compelling games, hardware, and systems portfolio that can help our tribal gaming customers throughout the region to differentiate their casino floors and advance their entertainment offerings,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming. Product highlights within IGT’s NWIGA booth will include: CrystalCurve Cabinet and Content: IGT will showcase the CrystalCurve cabinet… [continue reading]
Global Gaming Women To Host Panel Discussion at Canadian Gaming SummitCDC Newswire · June 12, 2018 at 12:12 pmGGW showcases contributions of women in gaming during annual event LAS VEGAS (July 12, 2018) – Global Gaming Women (GGW) will participate in the upcoming Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) to showcase and support the contributions of women leaders in the gaming industry during the annual event which takes place Monday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Niagara Falls, Canada. CGS will host a GGW member reception at the Canadian Gaming Association Chair’s Reception on the tradeshow floor Tuesday evening as part of the Summit opening. In addition, GGW will present a special panel discussion entitled “How Collaboration Leverages the Opportunities Technology Brings to Casino Operations.” Facilitated by GGW board member, Helen MacMillan, Founder and Principal Advisor of All-In Gaming & Hospitality Group, panelists include Carrie Kormos, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, Karen Gray, Director of Corporate Marketing & Engagement for BCLC and Cath Burns,… [continue reading]
IGT Presents Expanded Hardware and Content Portfolio at Peru Gaming Show 2018CDC Newswire · June 11, 2018 at 5:18 pmLONDON, U.K. – June 11, 2018 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) today announced it will present a comprehensive portfolio of games and solutions for its customers in Latin America at the 2018 Peru Gaming Show, June 20-21 in Lima, Peru. The two-day event will serve as an important platform for the Company to showcase its commitment to delivering entertaining, market-relevant solutions that can fuel its customers’ growth. “IGT is pleased to demonstrate our expanded hardware and content portfolio at the Peru Gaming Show, and to showcase how our new products such as the CrystalDual 27 cabinet can complement IGT’s other successful products in the region,” said Marcel Heutmekers, IGT Senior Vice President Latin America Gaming. “IGT will also showcase new, market-ready multi-level progressive games such as Fortune Gong and Fort Knox.” Must-see products within IGT’s stand 60 will include: CrystalDual 27 Cabinet and Content: Featuring two, 27-inch 4K displays,… [continue reading]
GLI Releases Draft Event Wagering Technical Standard for Industry-Wide CommentCDC Newswire · June 7, 2018 at 3:52 pmSignificant Regulator, Operator, and Supplier Demand for Sports Betting Technical Standard Culminates After a Year-Long Process of Analysis and Collaboration LAKEWOOD, NJ (June 5, 2018) – After more than a year of working closely with domestic and international gaming stakeholders, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) announced that it has released its longawaited draft technical standard specifically for event-wagering operations. “GLI-33: Event Wagering Systems” is a technical standard produced by GLI for the purpose of providing independent technical analysis and/or certifications to wagering industry stakeholders wishing to represent compliance for their wagering operations and systems. GLI Responds to Significant Demand More than 12 months ago, U.S. state regulators, sports betting operators, sovereign tribal nations, lotteries, and industry suppliers across the country began asking GLI to establish a clear and cohesive technical standard for sports/event wagering systems designed to help them regulate and/or implement legal wagering on sports and other events. Responding to… [continue reading]
IGT Hyper Hits Link Premieres at MGM CotaiCDC Newswire · June 5, 2018 at 11:49 amLAS VEGAS — – IGT today announced that its Hyper Hits link slot game recently made its Macau debut at MGM Cotai. MGM Cotai players can now enjoy two exciting Hyper Hits games – Lotus Princess and The Golden Bow – each one featuring the iconic “red ball’ mechanic that heightens player anticipation and excitement. “We are delighted to see the Hyper Hits Link debut with our customers at MGM Cotai,” said Michael Cheers, IGT Sales Director, Asia. “The game delivers an engaging experience that was designed specifically to meet regional player preferences. Hyper Hits is one of three links that IGT recently released for Asia, and we are encouraged by our customers’ acceptance of and positive feedback about these products.” To celebrate the arrival of IGT’s Hyper Hit games, MGM Cotai hosted a series of Hyper Hit-themed promotional events June 1 -2. # # # Media Contact: Michelle Schenk,… [continue reading]
GiGse Launchpad swipes right on sports betting appCDC Newswire · June 5, 2018 at 9:17 am“An awesome feeling which has opened doors and allowed access for startups like ourselves to meet with the big players,” is how Adam Kalmanson, Co-Founder of Bookee, described the feeling of taking home the GiGse LaunchPad trophy in Miami last week after their B2C mobile sports betting app was named the winner of this year’s competition. Commenting on their win, Kalmanson said: “It feels awesome to win the LaunchPad competition at GiGse and the event has opened doors and allowed access for startups like ourselves to meet with the big players. The approval and praise from an audience which knows the market and all its challenges is fantastic and I met tonnes of new people – especially key decision makers in the US gaming industry.” He continued: “It’s great for the team to be recognized for all the hard work we’ve put in over the last 3 years! On the… [continue reading]
VGT Plans Series of Promotions for Launch of new Professional Bull Riders-Themed Gaming MachinesCDC Newswire · June 3, 2018 at 2:43 pmTULSA, Okla. (May 31, 2018) – VGT is preparing to launch its thrilling Professional Bull Riders (PBR) themed gaming machines, the first major licensed brand in the VGT portfolio. The exciting PBR family of games will premiere June 13 at more than 20 properties throughout Oklahoma. These fun and exhilarating games bring the PBR to life on the casino floor and will launch with the titles Blazing Bulls, VS, Fearless, and Ryan Dirteater. Each of the 3-reel mechanical wide area progressive games have a jackpot that resets at $20,000 and gives players the chance to ride the adventure towards 8 Red Spins, designed to mimic the excitement of an 8-second bull ride. PHOTOS: Download high res images http://bit.ly/2xvSmHN VGT is planning a series of fun promotions in support of the launch. Events include: Special appearances by professional bull riders Ryan Dirteater and Chase Outlaw at select properties June 13 and 14… [continue reading]
