Many exciting new products and innovations will be released at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) held October 8-10 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. This month, we spotlight the leading game technology companies and what they will be showcasing at G2E.
Aristocrat Gaming
(800) 482-3723
aristocratgaming.com
G2E Booth #1133
“At Aristocrat Gaming, our people are the heartbeat of everything we do in providing premium products for all of our incredible global customers. We are thrilled to showcase our latest land-based innovations and to share our vision to deliver the best seat in the house wherever and whenever the world plays.” – Hector Fernandez, CEO, Aristocrat Gaming
At the upcoming 2024 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Aristocrat Gaming is slated to display an all-new, industry-leading portfolio complete with hardware, games and licensed product. This exhibit will also feature an engaging experience from Aristocrat Interactive, the company’s iGaming business, showcasing a new frontier of connected omnichannel experiences for players.
Set to follow in the footsteps of its award-winning predecessors, The Baron™ dual-screen cabinet by Aristocrat Gaming features groundbreaking technological innovations including never-before-seen integrated dynamic lighting, advanced display monitors, and sleek design elements to enhance casino floors. The powerful combination creates a new gaming experience unlike any other. Leveraging fan-favorite game families, The Baron will launch with three new game sales titles: Buffalo Gold Cash Collection™, Ju Cai Jin Gui™ Dragon and Ingot, and Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Ignite™ Blue Prosperity and Red Prosperity.
In true Aristocrat Gaming fashion, the company will expand two major game licenses including a new suite of National Football League (NFL) themed games, as well as the all-new House of the Dragon™ slot game following the success of the company’s Game of Thrones™ slot portfolio. Show attendees can expect four additional NFL titles that cover Class II and Class III gaming presenting customers with unique ways to bring football action to players. Furthermore, on the heels of the second season of the critically acclaimed HBO Original drama series, House of the Dragon will come complete with recognizable characters, fiery features and more.
The strength of the company’s offerings in gaming operations, game sales, Class II, Class III, adjacent markets and international game offerings will be second to none. Attendees can anticipate never-before-seen titles that will launch on new hardware, which are sure to offer a player experience unlike ever before. The company will showcase games available domestically, as well as specific titles for the EMEA, LATAM and APAC markets demonstrating the market customization availability within the vast portfolio.
With nearly 90 percent of the show exhibit featuring new product, the density of the game offerings will be further complemented by swift arrival to casino floors, with the anticipated delivery of new releases by the first half of 2025.
Everi
(702) 855-3000
everi.com
G2E Booth #1150
“Everi has a long, successful history of supporting tribal gaming operators and remains committed to understanding their needs in this rapidly evolving industry. Our investments at G2E 2024 represent an opportunity to reinforce that we provide everything an operator or venue needs to enhance the patron experience. We will showcase several new, differentiated cabinets along with the expansion of our games and iGaming portfolio, plus the ability to offer industry-leading, integrated financial technology solutions across the casino floor and beyond.” – Randy Taylor, President & CEO, Everi
At G2E 2024, Everi will highlight its commitment to provide everything tribal operators need to engage patrons and enhance their entertainment experiences.
Everi’s booth at G2E will spotlight an incredibly deep catalog of game content and new hardware products this year, aimed at enabling operators to generate higher returns on their investment and to create memorable experiences for players. Everi will introduce new hardware products including Player Classic Spin™, a for-sale extension of the Player Classic Signature™ family of cabinets with an eye-catching mechanical wheel.
As a top supplier of Class II gaming content throughout North America, Everi’s new games on display at G2E will feature cross-cabinet flexibility and eye-catching themes to engage tribal players. Paired with more than 60 unique themes, Everi’s booth is a must-see destination thanks to a robust lineup of innovative titles and new additions to multiple form-factors within the high-performing Dynasty line of video cabinets. That includes the new Dynasty Luna™, a banked product that takes premium video to new heights.
Working closely with tribal operators has enabled Everi to become a leading innovator and provider of trusted financial technology solutions, player loyalty solutions, as well as digital casino gaming content and products. From a FinTech perspective at G2E 2024, Everi’s core focus remains on patron engagement and assisting customers to operate more efficiently. With an emphasis on convergence and connection, tribal operators can count on Everi’s self-service solutions to deliver optimal performance and reliability.
Everi consistently reinforces a commitment to enhancing the patron journey by providing friction-free and memorable experiences. Powered by the BeOn™ mobile services platform, which utilizes all of the company’s mobile services, Everi helps drive increased patron engagement with the leading mobile platform for operators and venues in the casino, sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries.
With industry-leading cashless payments solutions driving additional volume while improving operational efficiencies, Everi empowers tribal operators to successfully deliver on various aspects of the mobile ecosystem. At G2E, Everi will showcase how its payment solutions are designed to maximize funds to the floor, optimized to how patrons access their funds, and enabled for tribal operators to monitor and control player activity with an eye towards responsible gaming.
IGT
(702) 669-7777
igt.com
G2E Booth #3659
“IGT looks forward to connecting with our many, valued tribal casino customers at G2E 2024. Our G2E portfolio features expansions of player-favorite games such as Wheel of Fortune, Whitney Houston, and Tiger and Dragon Slots in addition to innovative new content across segments and casino management systems modernization via IGT Advantage X.” – Nick Khin, President, Global Gaming, IGT
Gaming leader IGT will welcome tribal casino operators to its G2E booth to experience the next era of casino entertainment and systems innovation. IGT will have G2E attendees chanting “Wheel of Fortune” with a spectacular portfolio of Wheel of Fortune-branded games extending into new categories such as video poker and electronic table games (ETG). Wheel of Fortune video poker and IGT GameAce™ ETG games will complement 11 new Wheel of Fortune slots games, including the highly anticipated Wheel of Fortune Cash Link™ Big Money on the new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet.
Building on its momentum in the premium video slots space, IGT will present a robust library of engaging multi-level progressive (MLP) and wide-area progressive (WAP) themes with proven mechanics to help tribal casino operators take their gaming floors to a new level. Headliners at G2E will include IGT’s chart-topping sensation Tiger and Dragon™, which debuted on casino floors earlier this year, plus the new Tiger and Dragon Super Bonus game on the PeakCurve™49 cabinet. IGT will further build upon award-winning MLP titles with new WAP games for the SkyRise™ cabinet, including Tiger and Dragon Super Arrow and Prosperity Link Blessings. In the WAP space, IGT will also unveil Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody Slots, a thrilling game inspired by the “Voice of a Generation” and rich with bonus content and iconic Whitney Houston photos, videos and chart-topping songs.
G2E will also be the global trade show debut for IGT Advantage™ X, the newest evolution of the company’s award-winning casino management system (CMS). Available for on-premise or cloud-based deployments, IGT Advantage X features an all-new, cutting-edge system design that is built on message bus architecture that enables casino floor data to instantly become actionable and more contextual for casino operators.
IGT will further demonstrate its commitment to tribal gaming via a robust portfolio of exciting Class II and Washington CDS (Central Determination System) games. Among the many standouts will be Class II versions of the highly celebrated Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels, and Tiger and Dragon Multipliers games, complete with attractive and dynamic merchandising options. Additionally, IGT will showcase its compelling Lotus Flower Link game for the Washington CDS market on the PeakCurve™49
cabinet.
The company will also exhibit the latest additions to its diverse core video portfolio. Highlights include new evolutions of popular themes like Little Green Men Return™ and Wolf Run™ Wild Moon™, plus all-new titles like Emperor’s Throne and Miner’s Dream, with player-preferred features like free games and the hold-and-respin mechanic. In addition, for the core stepper category, the DiamondRS™ cabinet will bring entertaining games like Double Red White & Blue™, Cash Up Jackpots, 5x3x2x Red Hot Tamales™, Pinball™, and Cleopatra™ Legacy to life.
Konami Gaming
(866) 544-4636
konamigaming.com
G2E Booth #1256
“Across our latest offering, Konami is demonstrating commitment to tribal gaming growth success through increasing investment in original slot content and award-winning systems innovations. Creative entertainment and advancing technology are central to long-term industry achievement and driving forces behind Konami’s G2E 2024 lineup.” – Jay Bertsch, SVP & CCO, Konami Gaming
Leading games and systems developer Konami Gaming is advancing toward G2E Las Vegas with a rush of creative content and casino innovations. Inside Konami’s booth, the company is presenting more original developments across increasing market sectors, for tribal gaming executives to experience firsthand. Bingo Frenzy Stampede, What the Duck, Firedrake, and K-Pow! Pig are among the marquee slot series of this year’s event – ushering Konami Gaming’s most creative content to-date on the award-winning Dimension slot hardware line and driving continued revenue success for casino operators. From facial recognition to digital drink ordering, Konami’s Synkros casino management system is delivering top technology to today’s casinos, as well as the G2E show floor. And to support further industry success in omnichannel gaming, the iGaming section of Konami’s booth is featuring the latest slot titles available for launch via online social and real-money gaming.
A slot game with a five-in-a-row bingo bonus feature, Bingo Frenzy Stampede is a top showcase at G2E 2024 with its bingo dauber hype man hero character and 5×5 credit collection “game card.” Additional debut slots series on Konami’s Dimension line, such as What the Duck and Firedrake, feature original game math, fresh mechanics, and eye-catching new art styles. These game characteristics are also found across increasing Konami content options for expanding sectors reaching Historical Horse Racing (HHR), New York Lottery, and Class II markets with series such as Unwooly Riches, Stuffed Coins, Chili Chili Fire Hot Rush, and more.
Another playful hero character at this year’s event is featured in Konami’s K-Pow! Pig slot series, awarding piggy prizes with a k-pow punch from the pig in a red cape. In addition to land-based delivery, K-Pow! Pig is planned for availability through Konami’s remote gaming server (RGS), for launch via online real-money and social gaming. Online gaming sites can take advantage of the game’s uniquely rewarding credit prize features, for increased user engagement. And operators that maintain both online and land-based operations can deploy omnichannel launch for enjoyment by players in the casino and on-the-go through their mobile device.
Dynamic product options also extend to Konami’s Synkros area at G2E 2024, where top technology highlights include bespoke floorwide progressives, all-in-one mobile admin apps, robust anti-money laundering tools, facial recognition, and more. Additionally, Konami is showcasing a comprehensive new drink ordering system called Synkros Drink System, with service-centric, digital features from order discovery to drink delivery.
Light & Wonder
(702) 897-7150
lnw.com
G2E Booth #1116
“Light & Wonder is looking forward to welcoming our tribal gaming customers to our booth at G2E, where we will showcase fresh iterations of fan-favorite titles like Huff N’ Puff to captivating new licensed content. Our G2E portfolio reflects our commitment to creating industry leading cross-platform games.” – Nathan Drane, Chief Product Officer, Light & Wonder
At G2E 2024, Light & Wonder is set to present a standout portfolio of new games, hardware and systems solutions within its booth.
G2E will mark the debut of Dracula, the highly anticipated follow-up to the popular Monsters – Frankenstein game. Showcased on the Cosmic gaming machine, this thrilling addition to the Monsters Universe brings a fresh, immersive experience that fans of the original movie are sure to enjoy.
Among these diverse offerings is the mid- and high-denomination configurations of Dragon Train DTX. Building on the success of the low-denomination version, these new configurations are tailored specifically for main and high-limit floors, offering a versatile gaming experience that attracts a wide-range of players.
The company will also unveil Voodoo Jackpots within its booth. The game introduces a brand-new experience within a cash-on-reels segment, captivating art style, compelling wheel mechanic and rich character engagement and is showcased on both the Cosmic and Kascada Dual Screen cabinets.
Representing the next evolution of Light & Wonder’s stepper family, Landmark 7000 Transparent merges traditional stepper gameplay with the engaging visuals of video slots and lower denomination accessibility. Its industry-leading transmissive screen covers the entire reel panel, creating an immersive gaming experience. The cabinet will be on display with new titles such as Bang! Bam! Boom! and brand extensions like Huff N’ X-Tra Puff, Super 88 Fortunes and Quick Hit Blitz Fever.
Zitro USA
(702) 835-6404
zitrogames.com
G2E Booth #2859
“We are thrilled to introduce our new Concept cabinet line, marking a significant milestone for Zitro. With its state-of-the-art technology and outstanding game content, we are set to enhance the gaming experience and broaden options for operators. G2E is the perfect platform to showcase our latest innovations and celebrate this exciting new chapter for Zitro with our valued customers and industry colleagues. Our team’s focus over the past year has been to create a product lineup that appeals to a diverse player base.” – Derik Mooberry, CEO, Zitro USA
At G2E 2024, Zitro is set to unveil its diverse game portfolio that perfectly aligns with the new Concept and Glare form factors, a move designed to demonstrate the company’s commitment to flexibility and innovation. Each game in this line is brought to life through a distinctive, synchronized light show that escalates with each significant bonus feature, ending in a spectacular display for mega and super wins.
This strategic approach underscores Zitro’s dedication to offering operators maximum flexibility, ensuring their games seamlessly integrate across various configurations to protect and enhance their investment.
Zitro’s G2E exhibit will spotlight the world debut of Wonder Dream, an immersive multi-game experience introducing innovative game mechanics to the market. This engaging title is crafted to captivate players with its dynamic gameplay, offering operators a genuinely unique product. Additionally, Zitro will unveil Triple Charm Journey, a multi-game featuring four titles that blend popular features with continuous rewards. The company will also showcase Legendary Sword, providing a perfect combination of three extra-level bonus links with three combinable features.
Zitro Digital, the company’s online division, will present its growing lineup of digital video bingo and slot games enhanced by interactive player engagement tools. The launch of the new Fu Frog series, featuring four distinct titles – Animals, Food, Garden, and Spirits – each with three combinable features and up to seven bonus links, will also be highlighted, offering unmatched player engagement.