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78 Indian Gaming September 2013 Ainsworth Game Technology (702) 778-9000 www.ainsworth.com.au G2E Booth #1665 Ainsworth’s latest lineup of innovations and highly entertaining GamePlus® products are set to deliver “A Winning Play” at G2E! Ainsworth will unveil its latest range of link progressives: Treasure Storm™, Oriental Fortune™, Whopper Reels™, Rampaging Rhino™, Sweet Zone™ plus Mystery products: Golden Goose Mystery™, Big Chief Mystery™, Glitter Mystery™, Wolf King II Mystery™, Hummin Mystery™ along with the many other new concept game brands due for release in 2013-14. G2E is the place to see Ainsworth’s latest innovation-inspired Premium Plus™ titles: Reels of Wheels™, King Spin™, Vegas King™, Magnificent 7’s™, Around the Board™ and Cash Challenge™ showcased in the super-sized A560® Wide Boy™ cabinet. Be enthralled by the high defin- ition graphics encased in a 32” LCD top box brilliantly display- ing a unique multi wheel feature. Linking 5 wheels to 5 reels the Reels of Wheels feature wheels will spin to determine special wild symbols linked to reels 1 through to 5. Reels of Wheels builds anticipation with 8 exhilarating free games providing guaranteed wild symbols and accumulating wild multipliers, multiplying wins up to 5 times on reel 3. Reels of Wheels is sure to be a hit with players as it continuously rewards with 4 levels of rapid triggering Standalone Progres- sives featuring a $5,000 Grand Progressive Jackpot. Also on display will be Ainsworth’s newest Premium Plus™: Inca Reef Grand™ and Red Wolf™ in the all new Mega Top A560™ cabinet featuring a 32” LCD top box. Ainsworth will also premiere several new winning titles to their signature GamePlus™ library: Quad Shot®, Double Hit®, Triple Shot™, Play 100Lines/50Lines/40Lines™ , High Denom™ and Keno King™. Look out for two new eye catching brands: Wheel Winner™, Bonus Bonanza™ and Crazy Ways™. Aristocrat (702) 270-1000 www.aristocrat-us.com G2E Booth #1141 Aristocrat recently recruited some of the industry’s best designers – the minds behind their new innovations. Early results of their efforts at G2E include leading licensed titles, innovative game mechanics, player interaction and bonusing. The fun begins with a BAP! a POW! and a ZAP! in Batman™ Classic TV Series Slot Game, immersing players in the kitsch, fun and tongue-in-cheek action of the landmark TV series, complete with video clips, hi-def sound and exciting game play. Zombies take over casinos in The Walking Dead™ Slot Game. Based on AMC’s hit TV series, this thrilling and chilling game grabs players and puts them in the middle of the show’s gritty post-apocalyptic world with a chance to escape with some major jackpots. The award-winning Buffalo™ franchise is expanding with the all new Buffalo Stampede™, in the VERVEhd™ cabinet with progressive jackpots, higher multipliers and fun new features. Innovative new games and technologies are unveiled and showcased each year at the annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) tradeshow. Here is a preview what you can expect to find at this year’s show! G2E Preview: Spotlight on Game Technology G2E 2013 “Ainsworth is committed to producing a quality pipeline of best in class games for any gaming floor. Combining leading technologies and platforms with entertaining gaming content, Ainsworth’s products are sure to deliver A Winning Play.Scott Clarebrough, Group General Manager of Strategy & Development Ainsworth Game Technology

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Ainsworth Game Technology (702) 778-9000www.ainsworth.com.au G2E Booth #1665

Ainsworth’s latest lineup of innovationsand highly entertaining GamePlus® products are set to deliver “A WinningPlay” at G2E! Ainsworth will unveil its latest range of link progressives: Treasure Storm™, Oriental Fortune™,

Whopper Reels™, Rampaging Rhino™,Sweet Zone™ plus Mystery products:

Golden Goose Mystery™, Big Chief Mystery™, Glitter Mystery™, Wolf King IIMystery™, Hummin Mystery™ along withthe many other new concept game brands duefor release in 2013-14.

G2E is the place to see Ainsworth’s latest

innovation-inspired Premium Plus™ titles: Reels of Wheels™,King Spin™, Vegas King™, Magnificent 7’s™, Around theBoard™ and Cash Challenge™ showcased in the super-sizedA560® Wide Boy™ cabinet. Be enthralled by the high defin-ition graphics encased in a 32” LCD top box brilliantly display-ing a unique multi wheel feature. Linking 5 wheels to 5 reelsthe Reels of Wheels feature wheels will spin to determine special wild symbols linked to reels 1 through to 5. Reels ofWheels builds anticipation with 8 exhilarating free games

providing guaranteed wild symbols and accumulating wildmultipliers, multiplying wins up to 5 times on reel 3. Reels ofWheels is sure to be a hit with players as it continuouslyrewards with 4 levels of rapid triggering Standalone Progres-sives featuring a $5,000 Grand Progressive Jackpot.

Also on display will be Ainsworth’s newest Premium Plus™:Inca Reef Grand™ and Red Wolf™ in the all new Mega TopA560™ cabinet featuring a 32” LCD top box.

Ainsworth will also premiere several new winning titles totheir signature GamePlus™ library: Quad Shot®, DoubleHit®, Triple Shot™, Play 100Lines/50Lines/40Lines™ , High Denom™ and Keno King™. Look out for two new eyecatching brands: Wheel Winner™, Bonus Bonanza™ andCrazy Ways™.

Aristocrat (702) 270-1000www.aristocrat-us.comG2E Booth #1141

Aristocrat recently recruited some ofthe industry’s best designers – the mindsbehind their new innovations. Early resultsof their efforts at G2E include leadinglicensed titles, innovative game mechanics,player interaction and bonusing.

The fun begins with a BAP! a POW!and a ZAP! in Batman™ Classic TVSeries Slot Game, immersing players inthe kitsch, fun and tongue-in-cheekaction of the landmark TV series, complete with video clips, hi-def soundand exciting game play.

Zombies take over casinos in TheWalking Dead™ Slot Game. Based on AMC’s hit TV series,this thrilling and chilling game grabs players and puts them inthe middle of the show’s gritty post-apocalyptic world with achance to escape with some major jackpots.

The award-winning Buffalo™ franchise is expanding with theall new Buffalo Stampede™, in the VERVEhd™ cabinet withprogressive jackpots, higher multipliers and fun new features.

Innovative new games and technologies are unveiled and showcased each year at the annualGlobal Gaming Expo (G2E) tradeshow. Here is a preview what you can expect to find at thisyear’s show!

G2E Preview: Spotlight on Game Technology

G2E 2013

“Ainsworth is committed to producing a qualitypipeline of best in class games for any gamingfloor. Combining leading technologies and platforms with entertaining gaming content,Ainsworth’s products are sure to deliver A Winning Play.”

Scott Clarebrough, Group GeneralManager of Strategy & Development

Ainsworth Game Technology

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Wonder 4™ Stars builds on the success of the Wonder 4series incorporating a collect-style feature in the bonus, whereplayers collect symbols to win big in the free games. Playerscan enjoy playing four of their favorite games at the same time,and free games are also played in a four-window format.

New game category More Power™ builds on the strengthof Aristocrat’s Reel Power™ category. Players collect symbols,unlocking more ways to win during the free games, and canunlock Super Reel Power for up to 3,125 ways to win.

Sky Rider™ and Temple of the Tiger™ are new E*Series™games, and the first from their Max Stacks expert and have eye-catching, rich graphics that stand out on the floor.

Aristocrat’s award-winning nLive™ custom virtual casinosolution features online wagering, social gaming and managedservices. nLive casinos are protected with best-of-breed geolocation and age-verification technologies, and are linkedback to the brick-and-mortar CMS system.

New to Oasis 360™ is the interactive nCompass™ 2.0 witha customer-friendly taskbar and expanded attractor windowsthat combine ease of use with keeping the game in clear view.

Cloud Solutions Powered by nVision™ is a B.I. solution thatmakes decision-making better, faster and more informed. WithCloud Solution, operators can get all of the benefits fromnVision B.I., while Aristocrat does all the heavy lifting that canbe associated with data gathering and analysis.

Server-based gaming comes to life with Aristocrat OnDemand™ with easy-to-use interface and exclusive features.Because it is remote-driven, there is no need to touch anymachine at all.

Aruze Gaming America(702) 361-3166www.aruzegaming.comG2E Booth #1254

Aruze will once again showcase an innovative line-up of newthemes at this year’s Global Gaming Expo. Aruze chose to high-light the theme Performance Matters™. This bold statement

reflects Aruze’s consistent history and a con-fidence that its new product offering will raisethe performance bar yet again.

Aruze will introduce groundbreaking newadditions to the Innovator Deluxe™ and Innovator™ product lines featuring RadiantReels™ that are unlike anything else on thecasino floor. These machines entertain players with ultra-high-speed spinning

mechanical reels, unexpected multi-directionalspins, and hundreds of LED lights that exciteplayers by creating a 3D experience.

Platinum Jackpot™ and Diamond™ arenew additions to the Innovator Deluxe™ premium range ofstepper products, and among the Innovator titles on display willbe Circus Clown™, Howling Wolf™, Mystical Egypt™, andGolden Frontier™.

Golden Frontier™ is a 4-Reel stepper slot machine that features the Extra Reel, an exciting addition to the Innovator™product series. Reel 5 is utilized as a multi-action Extra Reelwith creative lighting technology to morph the reel display toand from various awards and bonuses. The Extra Reel utilizesAruze’s latest distinctive and innovative play mechanics andlighting effects, interacting directly with the top monitor’sgraphic theme.

Aruze’s 2013 success soared with its Video G-Series® libraryof Ultra Stack™ titles. Among the new G-Series titles on display will be Ultra Stack Diamond™ and Ultra Stack Diamond Jackpot™, Ultra Stack Bison™, Ultra Stack PandaJackpot™, Wolf 500 G™ and King Eagle ™.

Attendees of this year’s show will be introduced to the latest Aruze two-player, side-by-side, G-Link® title Sinbad™that features head to head competition in the Versus Events aswell as the very popular Rich Life™ and Amazon Fishing™games which always draw a crowd.

“For 60 years, Aristocrat has been creating theworld’s greatest gaming experience, every day, and we understand the world is changing,and the games have to change with it. Withplay expanding to mobile, social and onlineplatforms, innovation is no longer a luxury. It isessential. Now at G2E 2013, we are transformingthe game.”

Atul Bali, President Aristocrat Americas

"Aruze’s development teams work passionatelyto deliver excitement and entertainment to players from products that also deliver value forour customers. Aruze does this by creating newgame features that are unlike anything else in the market. This is the development philosophybehind all Aruze products.”

Paul Omohundro, Director of Marketing Aruze Gaming America

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Rounding out Aruze’s display will be the G-Station® product line, of which Aruze will showcase the award winningLucky Big Wheel™ and Shoot to Win Craps™. Lucky BigWheel will be displayed with 10 of the 50 possible stations thatcan be installed with the main unit.

Bally Technologies(816) 366-1777www.ballytech.comG2E Booth #1127

At the 2013 Global Gaming Expo (G2E),Bally Technologies will demonstrate how itsgames, systems, and interactive solutions can connect your entire gaming world −increasing casino operators’ revenue and operating efficiencies while delivering a singleview of the player at the casino, at home,online, or on-the-go.

Highlighting this year’s product showcase,Bally unveils brands that connect with playersfrom all demographics including James

Cameron’s Titanic, The Magic of David Copperfield™, and ZZ Top Live fromTexas™. Additionally, an established Ballybrand brings new ways to capture an audience

as the Company debuts Grease® Pink Ladies™.Players of the Titanic Progressive Video Slot

will fall in love again with a slot experience based onthe Academy Award-winning film from James Cameron. Thisgame includes clips and music from the blockbuster phenom-enon and will feature many of Bally’s proven play mechanics,including three mystery features, U-Spin™ wheel bonus events,free games, and the Radiating Wilds™ play mechanic. There’seven an iDeck™ level three mystery multi-touch feature. The Titanic Progressive Video Slot will be available with a life-changing wide-area progressive (WAP) top jackpot awardon the Cash Connection™ link as well as stand-alone versionsfor non-WAP jurisdictions.

The world’s greatest illusionist delivers an extraordinary experience in The Magic of David Copperfield, featuringMystery Wild Reels™, Mystery Exploding Wilds™, a U-Spin™ Wheel bonus, and a life-changing wide-area progres-sive top award. Magical bonuses are unleashed through the“Death Saw”, which awards credits, the progressive jackpotavailable at any bet level, Flying Free Games, or Levitation FreeGames which feature incredible video of illusions from Copperfield’s legendary performances.

Classic rock meets modern slot play as the famous American blues-rock trio delivers a host of bonuses, playmechanics, and progressives in ZZ Top Live from Texas.

The band takes center stage in high definition, delivering a concert-like experience that will delight players when they winJust Got Paid mystery credit prizes or spin the U-Spin wheelto win credits or one of three free-games bonuses − Live fromTexas, Sharp Dressed Man, or Cheap Sunglasses. Three any-bet progressives add to the excitement. ZZ Top Live from Texasheadlines some of the band’s greatest hits including SharpDressed Man, Cheap Sunglasses, Just Got Paid, Legs, andGimme All Your Lovin’ as well as loads of concert footage thatwill keep players rockin’.

Cadillac Jack(770) 908-2094www.cadillacjack.comG2E Booth #2554

Cadillac Jack’snewest portfoliocompliments itscore product lineswhile showcasing the newest innovations for the industry. Hotnew product highlights include the iconic Dragon’s Lair, anentertaining multi-bonus game and the multi-level progressiveWin With 7s, available exclusively on the new Stratos™ cabinet.

Cadillac Jack’s Multi-Bonus games are the perfect combination of mesmerizing entertainment and unique gamemechanics that increase seat time. Players become immersedin these adventurous games through the dynamic 3D graphics which integrate between the top and bottom screensand through their involvement in the many engaging bonusgames which feature a combination of Free Spins and Picks.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original skill-basedarcade game, Dragon’s Lair, Cadillac Jack releases its newmulti-bonus video reel adaptation of the legendary game.Dragons’ Lair follows the intrepid hero Dirk the Daring, a bumbling knight attempting to rescue Princess Daphne from

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“Tribal casinos are some of our most valuablepartners. We are excited to meet with them during G2E. We strongly believe many of our new games like Titanic, The Magic of David Copperfield, and Grease Pink Ladies will be great fits across the country, bringing casinooperators new levels of excitement to floors and a strong return-on-investment.”

Dan Savage, Vice Presidentof Corporate Marketing

Bally Technologies

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the evil dragon, Singe, who haslocked the princess in the foulwizard Mordroc’s castle.Players will experience videoanimation from the originalgame, as well as new scenescreated for Cadillac Jack byDragon’s Lair’s renowned an imator Don B lu th .

Dragon’s Lair features fourenergizing bonus gamesand four rewarding multi-

level progressives. Premiering at G2E, Win

With 7s™ is a member ofthe Cadillac Cash Wide Area

Progressive and is also available as a Class III Multi-Level Progressive. Win With 7s is a classically themed Multi-levelProgressive featuring a Wheel Bonus triggered by scatter-initiated Streaming Stacks™ of interchangeable 7s. Theinteractive wheel awards multipliers, free spins, credits and

progressive award. Win With 7s is available exclusively on Cadillac Jack’s new

Stratos™ cabinet. Rising over eight feet in height, the Stratoscabinet attracts player with its dynamic light display and itsimpressive vertical stature.

Eclipse Gaming Systems(770) 277-8783www.eclipsegamingsystems.comG2E Booth #1421

Eclipse Gaming Systemswill be showing an all newgaming cabinet built withplayers in mind. The newEclipse Starlight™ GamingCabinet was designed from

the ground up to provide the best playexperience for your casino player.Specifically designed for the Class 3maket, the Starlight cabinet’s edgelighting is designed to change colors toreflect the state of the game. At a glanceit will show if the game is idle, in play, needing service or if the player iswinning big. The cabinet provides subtle, soft lighting to enhance thelighting in the casino in which it isinstalled rather than clash with it.

The Starlight is built for service aswell as usability. A simple one piecedoor opens to reveal the entire interiorof the gaming cabinet. The monitorsswing and latch out of the way to allowease of service, the self-contained Logic Cube can be unlockedand quickly removed. Once the cabinet is open it is a slot technician’s dream on which to work.

Eclipse will be premiering a new line of High Definitiongames at G2E. These games feature crystal clear sparkling graphics designed to attract the new player and keep the exist-ing player playing longer. These new games include Sorceress,Wild Hogs, Little Aliens and Little Ninjas among others. WithTriple Progressive Jackpots, denominations of up to $5, andgreat looking game themes, these games will really satisfy the slotplaying public. These games will be available in Class II & III andFinite Deal formats.

Eclipse will be showing a collection of Triple Jackpot gameswith a Must-Go feature that will attract the seasoned player. Withthree progressive prizes, which may be local, floor wide, or widearea, the two smaller progressive prizes have a secret. When theyget closer to a predetermined prize or pool level, the progressiveson the game screens start to glow and pules. As the glow getsstronger and the pulse gets quicker they get easier to win. No oneknows exactly when the prize will be awarded but they will knowwhen it is close so that they shouldn’t miss out. There are oversix games in the Eclipse library with this feature and there are morebeing added every quarter.

“We are very excited about our product lineup at G2E, as we will be showcasing several productsthat represent important milestones for the company. Notably, we look forward to introducingcustomers to Dragon’s Lair, a new multi-bonusgame based on the iconic 1980s arcade game,as well as Stratos, an eye-catching cabinet that issure to impress.”

John Milliner, Senior Product ManagerCadillac Jack

“This is an exciting time to be in the gamingindustry. The growth of new opportunities in thegaming industry today is really unprecedented.We have designed our games with maximumflexibility to be able to take advantage of newmarkets and opportunities at a faster rate thanever before.”

Jack Saltiel, Founder and CEOEclipse Gaming Systems

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IGT(702) 669-7777www.igt.comG2E Booth #2241

Once again, IGT is ready to shakethings up at G2E as they reveal their lat-est innovations in industry-changingtechnology. From high-energy playerexperiences, to seamless systems for the casino floor, IGT will release their brightest and boldestproducts yet.

In the fan-favorite MegaJackpots® category, IGT will rollout the blue carpet for several exciting titles. New, unlockablecontent, marvelous multipliers and flashy new bonus contentdefine the attributes of IGT’s latest game portfolio. Widely

popular titles such as Footloose™,Ghostbusters™ Triple Slime™ andTrueBlood™ will have fans flockingto casino floors in pursuit of thrillingcontent and a chance at life-changingjackpots.

IGT is prepared to rock thecasino-floor tournament experienceonce again with the debut of Tourna-ment Manager 3.0. The newlyenhanced version of the alreadyextraordinary product now has thecapacity to facilitate Video Poker

tournaments (in addition to slot tour-naments). With countless optionsfor customer configurability, this IGT-only product will revolu-

tionize the casino-tournament experience for players and operators alike.

The gaming technology pioneers will debut several captivating Game Changer titles, each one with the ability tobring a new level of excitement and volatility to a wide portfolio of IGT core games. Be on the lookout for never-before-seen titles including: Card Up! Dragon & Phoenix,Minecart Mountain™, San Xing™ and Seaside Park.

The capabilities of IGT’s social gaming website, Double-Down Casino will have a walloping presence at the IGT booth.G2E attendees should be sure to seek out “The DoubleDownCasino Winner’s Circle,” an immersive, interactive gamingexperience that takes show-goers on a 360-degree journey ofall of DoubleDown’s capabilities and offers a front-row seat toall the fun at gamers’ fingertips. Operators will have an opportunity to learn more about the mutually-beneficial DoubleDown Casino Partner Program, witnessing first-handhow this collaborative solution can expand operators’ reach fornew players and ultimately create increased customer loyaltyand retention.

IGT will put a fresh spin on classic titles with Winner’sChoice®. Debuting at G2E, this dynamic core game allowsslot enthusiasts to choose from six of IGT’s most played coregames, including Wolf Run®, Cleopatra® and SiberianStorm®, and play any mix of four games at once. Winner’sChoice® is chock-full of exciting bonuses including a two-levelprogressive. Another anticipated IGT core release is SweetThree® – the perfectly playful trio of IGT’s slots – CandyBars®, Cats ‘N’ Dogs® and Takes the Cake®. As candy, cakesand canines converge, players will enjoy playing all three of thesetitles simultaneously for big win potential.

Incredible Technologies (847) 870-7027www.itsgames.comG2E Booth #4465

Incredible Technologies (IT) is usingG2E 2013 as an opportunity to encourageboth casinos and players to “Change theGame”. 2013 has been a timeof tremendous growthfor IT as the companymoved to a new corpo-rate headquarters with

added manufacturing and developmentcapacity, expanded into 15 regulated USgaming jurisdictions as well as releasedIT product in Macau and UK iGamingmarkets.

IT used 2013 not only as agrowing year but as a “listeningyear” as they spent more timeunderstanding both players and opera-tors to better recognize the directionand needs of the video slot industry. The Illinois-based company known historically as the largest manufacturerof amusement games in the U.S. –and creators of the wildly successfulGolden Tee Golf® franchise – is using

G2E 2013

“IGT could not be more proud of the portfolio ofproducts that we’ll showcase at G2E this year. Wefeel our Tribal partners will be pleasantly surprisedwith our new thrilling games and superior systemsolutions.”

Knute Knudson, Vice President of Native American Development

IGT

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their growing momentum to create a new name in casinogaming and plans to feature games unlike any others at theGlobal Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.

IT has announced it will extend its product catalog with 15 new titles, each packed with “game changing” features thatIT is now known for creating, including exciting game sequelsfor their most successful gaming brands. King of Bling® IcedOut™ is an action packed, ultra-blingy follow up to their hitgame King of Bling®. The company’s signature gaming innovations will be on display with games like Leonidas™King of the Spartans, Car Nation™ - a new Side WinderReels™ game - , Beautiful Storm™, and Fired Up™. Two ofthe company’s most popular games in their licensed category,Archie® in Riverdale Riches™ and Munster® Family Portrait™ will also be showcased. These new games will be presented alongside IT’s most proven and popular gamingtitles, like The Herd™, King of Bling® and Crazy Money™.

IT will also showcase its proprietary hardware and cabinetrythat is living up to its reputation among the most tech-friendlyin the industry. An updated version of the company’s uniqueBreeze Slant-75HD cabinet will also be on display.

Konami Gaming (702) 616-1400www.gaming.konami.comG2E Booth #1154

Konami Gaming, Inc.is Born from fun® withentertaining games that

ignite players’ imaginations and an innovative casino manage-ment system that drives business forward. Konami is a complete gaming manufacturer that develops, designs, manu-facturers, distributes, sells and services slot machines and aninnovative casino management system, Synkros™. Konami isthrilled to be an exhibitor at the 2013 G2E tradeshow. Konamiwill showcase Podium Monument™, Titan 360™ and Synkros.

The Podium Monument™ is the newest addition to Konami’s Podium® family. ThePodium Monument™ features a 22” touchscreen LCD for base games and a large 32”vertical top box to display progressive levels.The top box has bright attract mode lightingthat synchronizes with game play. Quick StrikeQuad™ is one of the first titles that will bereleased on the Podium Monument™. It’s aKP3® video theme that includes a 4-level progressive. The progressive feature is randomly triggered and the more a player bets,the higher the chance of hitting the progressive. Additional game themes thatwill be featured on the Podium Monumentare Snow Stars: White Winter™, SnowStars: Wild Winter™ and Rock Around theClock: Doo-Wop Dudes™.

Titan 360™, Konami’s largest progressive machine will beshowcased at G2E. The Titan 360™ is a large bonus gameextended above 8 Konami video slot machines. It is compatiblewith Konami’s standard 30 line video game themes. For an additional 20 credit wager per bet level, players are given theopportunity to enter the Rise to Wealth™ bonus when a locksymbol appears on reel 1 and a key symbol appears on reel 5.The amount available to be won in the Titan 360™ bonus eventis determined by the bet level wagered by the player when thebonus is triggered. During the Bonus Ring, the ball can landon a dollar amount or a color that corresponds with a progres-sive prize. With its big, bright and exciting features, the Titan360 will definitely draw attention in the booth.

Synkros is Konami’s Casino Management System. It is best known for its advanced capabilities of real-time analysis,reliability and innovative marketing tools. Synkros offers TrueTime Tournaments™, a unique approach for system-deliveredcommunity gaming. Patrons can now play tournaments attheir own convenience with a player on demand format or ina group-start format. Synkros also offers SuperSeries™, a multi-level, multi-themed, floor wide bonusing tool. SuperSeries™ was designed to increase time-on-device, visitation rates and player card signups.

2013 is the year that IT will encourage players toChange the Game. With every happy customerand loyal player we continue to gain momentumin the industry. As we continue to grow, so do ourideas and looking towards the future, we are confident that providing quality experiences willbe what sets us apart. G2E is the ultimate platformto showcase our hard work and prove exactlywhy we’re worth investing in.”

Elaine Hodgson, President & CEOIncredible Technologies

“This year Konami will introduce exciting newgames and systems products which deliver onour brand promise and demonstrates that fun istruly in our DNA. At G2E we will show the industrythat its products epitomize fun with a purpose.”

Matt Reback, Vice President, MarketingKonami Gaming

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Multimedia Games (512) 334-7500www.multimediagames.comG2E Booth #1165

Multimedia Games continues to Play Louder™ at G2E 2013with its unveiling of the latest installment to the Player Cabinet Series, new additions to the premium product seriesHigh Rise Games®, the latest gameplay feature Must-HitJackpots™, showcased on a variety of games such as the playerfavorite Carnival in Rio® 2, and new holiday-themed out-of-revenue games for the award-winning TournEvent®.

The Player Cabinet Series from Multimedia gets an updatethis year with the launch of its next generation, in-your-facecabinet that delivers the maximum player experience modernplayers have been craving. This cabinet isn’t for yesterday’s

player− it’s for the player of tomorrow! Along with this new cabinet, Multimedia will also be introducing two new gamethemes, Thundering Herd™ and Invasion 2 The Return™, thatwere designed specifically for this larger-than-life gamingexperience.

Multimedia will also continue to expand its High RiseGames series this year with even more innovative game themes,such as Moby Dick™, Chamilion Deluxe™, Crystal Jackpots™Orient Express®, and Crystal Jackpots Queen of the Desert®.

New 100-line titles Carnival in Rio 2 and Blazin’ Streak™will also be launched at G2E 2013. These titles not only have“2 for 1” paylines, where all 100 paylines are available on a 50credit bet, but they also feature Must-Hit Jackpots, the newest

innovation from the Austin-based slot manufacturers. More than100 games, such as Arriba™, Zombie Outbreak™, Hotter N’Hell™, will also be seen on the booth floor.

In addition, the TournEvent Ace™ app will make its firstG2E appearance as part of the National TournEvent of Champions® campaign. This “Second Chance” App, availableon all iOS devices, serves as an additional way for players toqualify for a spot in the finals on September 25th. Basedaround the popular game Triple Cheeseburger Deluxe™, players can participate daily to accumulate raffle entries intothe drawing for the final two spots in the Championship Tournament. The top three scores of each day receive 50, 75,and 100 entries respectively, with additional entries awardedbased on the specific burgers built in the Burger BuildingBonus. TournEvent Ace provides both casinos and playerswith another opportunity to say they’re playing for ultimateglory!

Multimedia’s Play Louder campaign also gets a new look thisyear at G2E with “This Is How You Play Louder”, a messageaimed at the spirit and passion behind the Multimedia gaming experience.

Ortiz Gaming (561) 241-5368www.ortizgaming.comG2E Booth #3865

The newest attribute to Ortiz Gaming is therevolutionary O-Future; with cutting edge design,

adaptable lighting for different types ofgames, and HD dual screen, that provide toour games and animations amazing realismand definition, and a 5.1 surround audiosystem, which generates pure and crisptones.

The O-Future cabinet is poised to revolutionize the casino look and feel-much like the way Apple changed the waypeople thought about cell phones. Along

with the eye-catching O-Future, OrtizGaming will be introducing games that alter

the way operators think about their casinofloor-games that multiply maximum win-per-unit expectations. Additionally,

Ortiz will be introducing TRUE community gamingwhere every jackpot is shared amongst all players. Attendeeswon’t be able to forget the excitement, sounds, and time-in-chair features that these new games generate. In this moduleof the game there will always have a player that will win a prize. At the end of the main draw, eventually will be offered theopportunity to join the extra bonus that has various levels. Inevery level a new ball will be drawn that will be marked on theactivated cards and it will offer the chance to win more prizes.

“This year at G2E we’re unveiling the next generation in our Player HD Cabinet Series whichwill provide players with that in-your-face, 360°Experience™ they’ve been craving. Anotherproduct that should make a big splash with ourcustomers is Moby Dick™, a new addition to ourHigh Rise Games® series. It has some of the bestgraphics and animations that I’ve seen in a longtime, and I really feel that players will be drawn to it.”

Pat Ramsey, CEOMultimedia Games

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Besides the guaranteed prize, 10 prizes are offered plus the jackpot. The Ortiz jackpot, on all of their titles, are true community bonuses, sharing winnings between all players.

This level of player excitement increases coin-in and thuswin-per-unit (WPU). Ortiz Gaming’s newest product is a true revolution in the industry.

SHFL Entertainment (702) 897-7150www.shfl.comG2E Booth #1241

SHFL’s newest e-Table innovation, TableMaster Fusion, willmake its U.S. tradeshow debut at G2E this year. This fully elec-tronic product features a high-definition display with attractivevirtual dealers, widescreen player terminals with touchscreen betting, enhanced illumination, multiple side bets, a modern andattractive design, and support for multiple game offerings.

Game Manager 2, SHFL’s network-based progressive management software for table games, works in conjunctionwith the company’s Nexus Command progressive hardware toenable multi-level jackpots and fully configurable multiplereserve pools, creating even more excitement by allowingplayers to compete for multiple real-time incrementing meterswith just one wager.

Straight Edge Poker, one of SHFL’s newest specialty tablegame titles, will be featured at G2E. The objective of this gameis for the player to achieve a straight with more cards than thedealer. Straights may “wrap-around” the ace; for instance,

Q-K-A-2-3 is a five-card straight. The higher straight wins ifthe dealer and player have straights of equal length.

SHFL introduced its Reelways slot feature last year, whereall symbols pay as scatters left to right, letting players experiencewins more often. Super Reelways builds upon this feature withtwo new titles, GRAWR! Feature Plus and Gold Boom FeaturePlus. These games offer an extra row of symbols that lead to morewinning combinations, more jackpots, and more free games.

Block Pays games offer prizes up to 250 times the bet whena “block” is formed anywhere on the reels. Two new Block Paysgames, Mixteca and Chili Fever, will be featured as part ofSHFL’s slot machine segment.

The iGaming portion of SHFL’s booth will feature itsrenowned suite of specialty table games available for online play,which includes player favorites like Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Casino War, Fortune Pai Gow Poker,Mississippi Stud, and Let It Ride, in addition to blackjackwith Bet the Set, Royal Match, and King's Bounty side bets.

To be unveiled at the show, SHFL’s innovative new card shuffler concept utilizes state-of-the-art technology to providecasino operators with even greater flexibility, particularly onunderutilized tables.

Video Gaming Technologies (VGT) (615) 372-1000www.fgt.netG2E Booth #3254

This year at G2E, VGT is showcasing its new XSpin gaming platform, an array of new games and new technologies,including a new Mr. Money Bags® $100 denomination gameand a series of exciting new progressive games. The main G2Ehighlight for VGT is its new XSpin™ gaming platform withfour exciting new titles.

The XSpin™ platform from VGT is designed to give players a gaming experience that is unparalleled. Utilizing dual21.5” high definition monitors and an advanced 3D game

“Our latest ambition is to introduce Ortiz games in the United States, thereby bringing Next Generation Bingo to a new audience of players.Automatic bingo from Ortiz Gaming will changeClass II operations in the casinos.”

Maurilio Silva, President & CEOOrtiz Gaming

“SHFL’s G2E lineup of both new and proven solutions will once again highlight how its productportfolio is unlike any other supplier in the gamingindustry. By offering innovative solutions for virtually every part of the casino floor, SHFLwill continue to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to its customers to provide exceptional products and services.”

Julia Boguslawski, VP Investor Relationsand Corporate Communications

SHFL Entertainment

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engine, XSpin™ offers immer-sive gameplay experiences withnew titles, new characters, andenhanced player interaction.With XSpin™, VGT offers players a new level of rich andcolorful graphics and anima-tions, driving next generationgaming on VGT’s playerproven Live-Call Bingo ClassII system. The XSpin™ platform goes head to headagainst the current video market segment and surpasses Class III appeal.

VGT is proud to introduce a number of new game titles andcharacters at G2E that will create interest and excitementwith gamers at all levels. From monsters to planetary themesto playful fuzzy animals – VGT is delivering new game appealacross the board.

VGT’s new title showcase includes: Mr. Money Bags Vault®Progressives, Deep Sea Riches® Progressives™, Antique Boutique™, Mr. Money Bags Deluxe! ®, Loose Lizards™,Planetary Pigs™, Mistre$$ of Money®, Hot Red Rudy®,Lucky Leprechaun®, Devil Ducky™, Frankenstein™, Lizardson the Loose™, Charmed Destiny™, Steel and Robby Justice,No Relation™, Lucky Lucha™, Super Fuzzy Animals™,Hobo Cache™, Zora’s Fortune™, Mr. Money Bags® $100, andKing of Coin®.

Williams Interactive (773) 961-1500 www.williamsinteractive.comG2E Booth #1118

Williams Interactive is excited to showcase a line-up ofpremium iGaming platforms, products and services designedto keep players in the game, with turn-key B2B solutions fortribal casino operators interested in either free-play or realmoney iGaming solutions.

It’s been a great first year for Williams Interactive, during

which they achieved numerous milestones for their youngcompany. Among the successes they have launched dozens ofgames from their exclusive portfolio of proven WMS slots toonline players across Europe through their Remote GameServer, with games listed among top performers at a numberof top online casinos.

Williams Interactive launchedtheir enhanced Play4Fun Net-work, a first-of-its-kind iGamingand marketing platformdesigned with the toolsand capabilities thatempower land-basedcasinos to build anengaged online playercommunity ahead of real-money wagering, across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

Launched first with Snoqualmie Casino in WashingtonState, visitors to the Williams Interactive stand at G2E can viewthe capabilities of the Play4Fun Network platform to see howtheir operations can benefit from the ability to leverage provensocial gaming mechanics wrapped in easy-to-use marketing toolsto drive incremental trips to their casino floor.

Visitors interested in real-money wagering can trial WilliamsInteractive’s portfolio of unrivaled content available for integration into online casinos through their remote gameserver, including exciting new online themes like The Wizardof Oz™ Wicked Riches™, KISS: Shout it Out Loud! and BierHaus™, as well as player-favorite game engines includingColossal Reels™, Super Multi-Pay™, Reel Boost™ and Double Money Burst™.

Williams Interactive will debut a premium wagered mobileplatform at G2E for the first time, a solution carefully designedto best empower operators’ success in this rapidly growing distribution channel. ®

“VGT is focused on continuously improving on ourleading-edge gaming and lighting technologieswith the goal of creating customer excitementon the casino floor. With our new offerings thathave more in-depth game play along with newtitles, characters, and ways to win, we think we’vecreated a formula for success.”

Jon Yarbrough, CEO/PresidentVideo Gaming Technologies

“G2E is an exciting opportunity for us to engagewith any tribal casino operator looking to expandtheir brand online, through either real-money orfree-play iGaming solutions. We’re looking forwardto demoing our best-in-class platforms, productsand services designed to drive the most successfor their operations from iGaming channels.”

Jordan Levin, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Williams Interactive