AHG FEATURE – GAMING
The Kraken is Unleashed!
SG Gaming has kicked into gear for 2021, opening the year with the launch of its highly-anticipated new game series – Kraken Unleashed.
Based on the legend of the Kraken, the mythical sea monster of Norse folklore, the highly thematic new game family delivers an action-packed and thrilling gameplay experience through its highly engaging game features, animation effects and mathematical design.
Combining familiar and popular game elements such as hold-and-spin and persistent symbols, together with a few original new features, these games are made to appeal to the broadest hotel gaming demographic and promise a rollicking gameplay experience for every player.
Available in the DUALOSX cabinet with two titles – Wild Vikings and Lobster Bay – and with a third, Dive for 5, due for release in April, Kraken Unleashed has very quickly established itself in the high-performance game rankings in dozens of venues across NSW and Queensland and is a highly recommended addition for every gaming room.
AHG FEATURE – GAMING
Ainsworth transports you to Vegas
Ainsworth is kicking off 2021 with a showstopper, releasing their latest linked progressive Players Paradise Grand™.
Find yourself immersed in all the lights, glitz, and glamour of the Vegas strip with this exciting new game presented to you on the A-STAR® cabinet.
Just like the city from where this game was inspired, Players Paradise Grand™ promises to be both entertaining and memorable with features such as held wilds, roaming wilds, mixed pays and choose your volatility. Some of the main attributes throughout the game include scalable bonuses to credits bet irrespective of the denomination. This flashy number also includes a dual functioning symbol as a wild in the base and free games, which also identifies as the Players Paradise feature trigger.
The fun continues with Jackpot Coin®, Ainsworth’s latest standalone progressive brand.
The spectacular Jackpot Coin® engages a fun and exciting presentation of unique expanding credit prizes.
With multiple features, offering a choice reveal to select an exciting free game experience, which allows for feature-in-feature opportunities, and the grand prize is available at any stage of the game.
Two brand new titles Golden Orchid™ and Good Time Genie™ have been added to this brand and are bound to captivate players with an array of world-class graphics and two anticipating features.
Both of these eye-catching new brands are being released on Ainsworth’s latest cabinet the A-STAR® – released in early 2020. The A-STAR® cabinet has proven to make a statement on any gaming floor with hits meticulously crafted cabinet that encompasses a sleek, modern, modular design, a spectacular dual screen format, dynamic LED lighting, and a state-of-the-art LCD touchscreen button deck.
Contact your local Ainsworth sales representative to find out more and be sure to look out for these new and exciting titles.
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AHG FEATURE – GAMING
Familiar Innovation from IGT
Here’s a snapshot of IGT’s suite of new games that deliver the security of player-favourite game play with new innovations to cater for every player type and deliver performance for every venue.
Plus, there’s new Systems functionality that will make it easier to target jackpots and segment your floor for maximum benefit.
The much-anticipated GO! For GRAND™ is scheduled for April and delivers Hold ‘N’ Spin but takes it to the next level with four playable screens that unlock and provide more chances to win, keeping players entertained.
It will launch with two game titles - Power Charms™ and Golden Sombreros™. The new Hold ‘N’ Spin mechanic is complemented by a free games feature with no Royals and more Wilds to deliver fast-hitting features PLUS progressive jackpots and bonus prizes.
There’s also IGT’s new multi-game – Multistar Brilliant Diamonds™. Featuring six proven performers – including Gold Fever® and King of the Castle® – plus a choice of denominations ranging from 1c - $1, it delivers variety and choice for operators looking to maximise their gaming budget and grow revenues.
It builds on IGT’s successful Hot Diamonds product and offers a
frequent hitting bonus/jackpot feature and scalable prizes. Unlike other products that work better when placed in a specific location, the wide appeal of Brilliant Diamonds means it will work just as well indoors as in al fresco gaming areas.
Fireball® has been a big hit as it delivers familiar ‘hold n spin’ gameplay but with a completely new twist, where line wins and the feature can be triggered together. It’s available with three performing games - Blue Moon II®, Jewel of Arabia® and Money Beans®. Additionally, Fireball provides a lower cost to cover, just 25 credits, and more frequent feature hits.
IGT’s ADVANTAGE CLUB® is the leading gaming management system and IGT is revealing a new update that enables venues to easily run multiple, targeted jackpots on different sections of your floor without new controllers or cabling.
Plus, IGT’s leading cashless and mobile solutions receive a boost in functionality making your business more agile at a time when you need it most.
To find out more about these great new games from IGT contact your local sales representative, visit igt.com.au or call us 02 9812 2300.
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KONAMI
Heading On Track to Succeed
Konami is extending product pipelines with new game concepts.
In 2020, Konami adjusted its product roadmap to suit the unique environment. The release of Konami's first All Aboard multigame pack, All Aboard Express, and the improved player experience in Bull Rush have both been very well received by operators and players.
This year, Konami will increase its wide range of products in the Concerto and Concerto Stack cabinets with multiple game series and titles, including additions to All Aboard multigame products and Bull Rush titles. New game concepts for Diamond Trails and Rapid Jewels will also debut.
First launched in November last year — and with more than 600 installs across NSW and Queensland — Bull Rush has provided players with a thrilling gaming experience. Improved features include a Repeat Win concept, two progressive jackpots, dynamic bonuses, multi-denomination including $1, player configurable lines, and the introduction of the "X-TRA HIT" concept. Yarr Matey! and Aztec Empire will be the next additions to this series.
Konami is also excited to release MultiTrails — a multigame pack from the popular Money Trail series first released in 2019. MultiTrails graphics take advantage of the Concerto Stack portrait-style machine. Multi-denominations are offered across three popular titles: Rising Koi, Fortune Phoenix and Golden Rabbit. MultiTrails will be a perfect product for any gaming floor.
“Continuing on from the success of All Aboard, the All Aboard Express multigame has been a standout,” said Konami National
Sales Manager David Punter.
“With feedback from our customers, we designed Bull Rush and
Allan Murray
NSW/ACT State Manager
0404 670 020
Email: murray0204@konamigaming.com
Website: www.konamigaming.com
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UTOPIA
Utopia Gaming Systems is Delivering the Future of Gaming
Since UTOPIA Gaming Systems arrived on the scene in 2014, it has been busy rolling out the latest in gaming systems innovation and has established itself as an exciting alternative for venue managers.
UTOPIA acquired the Global Gaming System in 2016. Hugely popular in NSW and installed in over 1,000 venues, the team of UTOPIA developers has been upgrading and adding to the Global Gaming System to deliver a technologically smart platform, designed with the future of gaming in mind.
Providing gaming solutions throughout Australia, UTOPIA’s suite of products and services range from licensed monitoring services, gaming floor analysis and reporting, BI tools, loyalty, cashless solutions and more.
The latest product launch by UTOPIA was the release of its new cashless gaming product, Global MIMO, in NSW. This is included within the approval of its CCU6 PLUS by the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority.
Global MIMO (“Money In Money Out”) delivers all the benefits of TITO but at a significant cost saving. It is a great alternative to TITO because it eliminates the need to install ticket printers in every machine and also reduces the ongoing running costs – not to mention no more tickets!
Global MIMO is a non-member card-based solution and is best described as “card-based” TITO. It can be used standalone or alongside an existing TITO system.
Alan Townsend, general manager of UTOPIA said “Global MIMO puts cashless gaming within reach of every club and pub and also prepares the venue for the shift to digital gaming at some time in the future.”
Another significant milestone for UTOPIA, was gaining approval of a new licensed monitoring operator system in Queensland. As the first new LMO in over two decades, this new system finally provides Queensland venue managers with an exciting alternative.
“The OLGR approval process has been thorough and receiving the final approval was a huge milestone,” said Townsend. “It is a big tick for the integrity of our system and will give comfort to our potential customers.”
While the features and functionality are important, the role of the LMO is much more than just a monitoring system. UTOPIA understands the importance of quality service and maintenance.
UTOPIA has more gaming systems in venues across the country than any other supplier.
“While we may be relatively new in Queensland, we are a serious alternative,” said Townsend.
Currently available in NSW and SA, the innovative UTOPIA loyalty system and customer engagement tool enables a venue to connect and engage with patrons. The UTOPIA loyalty system
allows patrons to be rewarded with loyalty points and can offer engaging promotions and prizes. It also allows attractive advertising and promotions to be display on the PIMs.
Global Eye is the reporting and BI capabilities of the Global system. Providing real-time data, this incredibly powerful analysis tool helps gaming managers better manage their gaming floor and make well-informed decisions.
UTOPIA also offers Cash Redemption Terminals (CRTs) that are the only ones available in Australia with a Level 1, 24-hour rated safe. The advantage here is that CRTs don’t need to be emptied overnight. UTOPIA CRTs are fully integrated with most other gaming systems around Australia, including MAX and Odyssey in QLD.
All Banktech systems and hardware (Gaming system, ATMs, CRTs, Cash Recyclers), can be integrated into Omni VISION, UTOPIA’s online portal. Omni VISION allows you to “see everything” across your venue from your desktop or mobile phone, including performance of your gaming floor and cash levels in devices.
UTOPIA Gaming Systems provides a complete venue solution and helps prepare venues for the digital cashless future.
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