Slots continue to lead the way at 2015 G2E

Finally, the annual wait has come to an end and G2E has managed to rise to the challenge of the great expectations generated during the whole year, offering visitors a luxury and international edition. A great number of public, the spectacular and huge booths and a top technological level by exhibitors were just three of many items that placed G2E at the forefront of the sector.

Virtual sports, sportsbooks, games of skill and social games were just some of the most innovative trends that were presented at the show, that officially opened at 10 a.m. with an inaugural act in which Geoff Freeman participated as head of the authorities and executives of the American Gaming Association (AGA), together with the main representatives of the most remarkable exhibiting companies.

Besides, Merkur introduced its new management team, in a press event that counted with the participation of journalism specialized in the sector. And another company that generated attraction through special events was JCM, which yesterday afternoon celebrated its 60th anniversary offering a toast in a crowded event.
The day kept strong pace from its opening to its closure.

Yogonet managed to talk to the main exhibiting slot companies and made a detailed summary of some of the products that attracted the greatest attention from executives and businessmen that yesterday assisted to the first day of the show at Sands Expo and Convention Center.

Scientific Games

For the first time at the show, Scientific Games is offering visitors its products from Bally, Barcrest, Shuffle Master, Williams and WMS, under the same umbrella, in an important 2,400 sqm stand with multiple levels.

One of the most remarkable slots products is the TwinStar cabinet, which counts dual 24’’ high-resolution, and also offeres its new ArgOS platform, combining the best from Bally and WMS.
Last year, Scientific Games announced its partnership with Playboy, and on the current edition the company is presenting

“Playboy Don’t Stop the Party!”, with the presence of Playboy girls and Pitbull. Besides, Cher presents five of her most popular hits on “Cher Live”. Besides, Scientific Games debuts with five new games with successful and proven licenses: Michael Jackson, The Wizard of Oz, Elvis, Friends and Titanic.

IGT

The company highlighted its collection of TRUE 3D products as part of its big offer for 2015. With the presentation of several new titles, no doubt the star in this segment yesterday was Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond 3D. The firm also showed the new Wheel of Fortune Gold Spins Double Diamond, which made its debut on its new hardware solution CrystalWheel Stepper cabinet.
On top of that, following the tradition of the company of bringing licensed brands to G2E floor, this year it adds names such as TMZ Video Slots (based on the popular American TV show), together with two videos from the House of Cards series: “Power and Money Video Slots” and “Welcome to Washington Video Slots”. Other important titles were: The Dark Knight Trilogy, Breaking Bad, Ellen DeGeneres Show and a fourth game belonging to the James Cameron’s AVATAR series.

Novomatic

Novomatic is exhibiting in Las Vegas with a two level booth, new attractions and the appearance of a live gaming display supported by a live DJ. Novomatic Americas has, since the company’s foundation in 2012, placed a clear emphasis on the Native American and VGT markets along with main stream casinos as it works to achieve the long held Group ambition of becoming a major supplier to US gaming markets.

The progress to date of this initiative has been clearly demonstrated by the successful development of market specific products such as the Action-Gaminator machine and its innovative multi-game mix or the new Magic Games Premium HD multi-games for the Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) market in the company’s home State of Illinois.

Set on split levels of the booth the NOVO LINE Novo Unity II upper level display feature three live dealers – operating Novo TouchBet Live-Baccarat, Novo TouchBet Live-Black Jack and Novo TouchBet Live-Roulette.

Aristocrat

Aristocrat unveiled a wide portfolio of games, and it had a relevant performance together with VGT. Among the famous brands that attracted visitors there were;  Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Ted, Man of Steel, Sons of Anarchy, The Big Bang Theory and Britney Spears. And as complement for the licensed themes, there were a great number of Aristocrat brands.

Konami

Videogames are an important part of the offer this year. In addition to the first Frogger slot machines, this year’s top announcements include brand new games for both Konami’s Neo Contra and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS video slots, as well as important new tools and features available through SYNKROS casino management system such as SYNKROS Progressive Management (SPM) and player on-demand multi-game tournaments.

Ainsworth

Ainsworth will exhibit its popular A560SL cabinet, which was exclusively designed for a highly entertaining game range that has delighted players across North and South America. The A560SL features a striking 32” high definition display, 19” LCD topper option for jackpot promotion, unique attract lighting stylized to each game, premium sound experience and breathtaking animations. The successful Sweet Zone brand will be on display including player favorites Rumble Rumble, Flying Horse, Jumbo Wilds, King Cat and the debut of the brand new Sweet Zone title Grand Lions.

Ainsworth also unveils two new striking licensed titles at G2E - Cinderella and Three Amigos. In addition to these new titles, Ainsworth’s latest high profile licensed products The Sound of Music and Showgirls are prominently displayed in the booth.
Another highly anticipated brand unveiled at G2E is Order of the Dragon, that includes three entertaining titles and introduces the Double Sweet Zone concept.

Merkur

Merkurstar cabinet is the latest addition to the firm’s games cabinet portfolio and is making its international debut at G2E, offering a fantastic work, full of subtleties and details. The firm also presents a collection of products such as Avantgarde SLT, Evolution SL, el Ozone and Highflyer cabinets with its ‘floating’ upper monitor and its Vision cabinet. This year, GeWeTe firm, specialist in payment systems and machines, joins Merkur at their booth, offering a wider range of products.

EGT

Among the top performing models at EGT’s booth are the most prominent P-24/24 Up slot cabinet of the company. Its newly launched slant top version – the P-24/24 St Slim, puts greater comfort in slimmer frame. Standing next to them will be the 4-level progressive and mystery jackpot systems – Egypt Quest, Cat 4 Cash, Lady’s Cards and Diamond Life, having their own multigame mixes and luck-catching bonus games. The multiplayer solutions of EGT are also among the company’s top announcements.

DLV

DLV demonstrated yesterday the results of a project in which it has been working on the last few months- its new multigame Diamond Quattro, that can function as a standalone and as a mystery progressive jackpot. All the games were presented in cabinets belonging to the company, such as Diamond Excel, unveiled in G2E Asia 2015.

Ortiz Gaming

Among the big surprises this year there was the great number of public at Ortiz stand. This year the firm more than doubled its booth space to make room for an entirely new universe of offerings that includes: new slot and keno games; famous top-selling bingo games now in new land-based and interactive gaming modules; and new hardware, game features, and cabinets. One of the innovations is Ortiz Interactive, the new interactive division that offers a variety of platforms including online, SBG, online bingo and lottery solutions.

Casino Technology

At the current G2E edition, the firm is launching its newest SPEEDWAY versions of GAMOPOLIS collection containing a volume of new original game titles with enhanced game play wed with the proved math models, volatility ranges and popular game themes of the existing library. The GAMOPOLIS SPEEDWAY will be released in progressive game versions starting from 70, each featuring 40 unique games embedded with new library of features for the players resulting into 50% increase both for the game play speed and customer's satisfaction.

It will also present the ARCH slot machine featuring full HD gaming resolution through its unique 42" curved, gaming customized display and the dedicated game suite “Treasure Journey” inclusive of 10 unique slot titles. The products are exhibited at Alto Gaming (Alternative Gaming Solution) booth, partner and licensee in the US. Another gaming concept that complements the catalogue is the “8 Peacocks” progressive, with its games Peacock and Dragon, Five Blessings, Magic Pearl y The Great Warlord.