G2E 2024
IGT Extends Success of Wheel of Fortune Brand to New Product Categories at Global Gaming Expo 2024
International Game Technology PLC announced that it is extending the success of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots, one of the most prolific slot themes of all time, to the video poker, electronic table games (ETG) and video lottery terminals (VLT) product categories. These products, along with 11 new Wheel of Fortune Slots games and three new Wheel of Fortune Slots cabinets, will make their global trade show debut at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nev.
With a vibrant “Wheel of Fortune Zone” as the centerpiece of its G2E booth, IGT will exhibit how its new Wheel of Fortune-branded solutions can create that famous WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE! fun and fervor across an entire gaming floor.
“In introducing the Wheel of Fortune brand to our video poker, ETG and VLT product portfolios, we’re giving our customers incremental opportunities to expand the reach the of player-favorite brand and its jackpot-paying legacy,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. “IGT’s G2E 2024 booth will feature a lively Wheel of Fortune-branded zone where we’ll deliver the jackpot excitement and energy that our new Wheel of Fortune games can bring to every corner of their gaming floor.”
Product highlights within IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Zone at G2E will include:
Wheel of Fortune Video Poker: The game combines IGT’s legendary video poker content with the award-winning Wheel of Fortune theme to deliver a game rich in content and entertainment. Available on the CrystalCurve and PeakSlant49 cabinets, Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.
Wheel of Fortune on IGT’s GameAce ETG Solution: With a towering wheel that can extend up to 120-inches in diameter, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune ETG solution is sure to draw casino patrons’ attention. As a standalone game for IGT’s GameAce ETG solution, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune ETG game can be enjoyed concurrently while playing other live or RNG ETG games, or independently. When the game’s “Wheel Bonus” or “Puzzle Board” features are triggered, the solution’s huge, multi-pointer wheel will spin, creating a high-visibility spectacle, much like a wheel spin on the TV game show.
Wheel of Fortune for VLT: With the largest VLT footprint in North America, IGT applied its vast experience in the segment to create Wheel of Fortune VLT, a highly anticipated version of the celebrated slots. The VLT game includes proven math and mechanics that have propelled the success of the slots franchise. Wheel of Fortune for VLT will debut on the Sierra 27, IGT’s newest terminal rich with cutting-edge technology, player-tested ergonomics and a pristine 27-inch game display.
Wheel of Fortune Slots: G2E will be the global debut for 11 new Wheel of Fortune Slots themes. Among the most anticipated are Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money on the new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet and Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Reels Double Diamond® on the DiamondRS Wheel cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money is an attention-grabbing video slots game with a large, physical wheel that extends across three banked slot cabinets. The title features the player-preferred Cash Link feature, a Cash Link Multiplier that can award up to 35X and exciting free games. Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Reels Double Diamond is IGT’s first stepper-version of the popular Cash Link game family and is part of the Company’s new “Ultra Link” wide-area progressive (WAP) network that will include a $1.125 million progressive jackpot reset. The game leverages the DiamondRS’s IGT Diamond Glass to create a content-rich experience that blends the best attributes from a trio of famed slot franchise: Wheel of Fortune, Cash Link and Double Diamond.
First launched in 1996, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots is hailed as one of the most successful slot themes of all time. Since the game’s debut, IGT has paid out nearly $3.6 billion in jackpots and minted more than 1,200 millionaires. Last year, IGT announced that it extended its licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television to continue producing Wheel of Fortune games via a contract that extends through 2034.
Conferences
“We Are Game”- Play’n GO confirms blockbuster attendance at G2E 2024
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today confirmed its plans to attend the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, which kicks off on October 8th.
Play’n GO will exhibit at the world’s largest gaming conference under the tagline “We Are Game”, and will match last year’s 1750sqft booth, within which the Swedish gaming giant will showcase its ambitious US games roadmap, its music division Play’n GO Music, and so much more.
Now live in five US states, Play’n GO’s US games portfolio is reaching new heights, with classic titles such as Rise of Olympus Origins and Oasis of Dead set to hit US shores for the first time in the coming months. Chart-topping title Colt Lightning Firestorm will also feature heavily at Stand 4030, where Play’n GO plans to entertain and educate visitors.
Launched in December 2023, Play’n GO Music will this year have its own DJ booth contained within the stand, celebrating its season-long collaboration with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team through a series of Spotify playlists. The world of motorsport itself will also be represented in Las Vegas, in the shape of two active racing simulators connected to the stand.
Now entering its third year of US operations, Play’n GO is licensed and active in West Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, with a publicly stated goal of being active in every regulated market in the world.
Ebba Arnred, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder at Play’n GO said: “Play’n GO is one of the best-known casino gaming providers in the world, and we’re excited to showcase our brand at the Global Gaming Expo for the third year running.
“G2E has played a big role in our brand strategy since we began attending in 2022, as we continue to build brand awareness and provide the best gaming experience possible, both in the US and around the world.
“We’re proud of what we’ve achieved in the US since entering the market in 2022, and we’re hungry for more success. We want to invite all G2E attendees to pay us a visit at stand 4030, where our people will be ready to welcome and educate you on all things Play’n GO. We’re looking forward to travelling to Vegas next week to show the world that WE ARE GAME.”
Play’n GO can be found at stand 4030 in the iGaming Zone at G2E 2024.
AGS
Yes, Chef! AGS is Cookin’ Up A Feast of Epic Proportions at G2E 2024
Global gaming supplier AGS (NYSE: AGS or “the Company”) will serve a full-course menu of delectable gaming experiences, including high-performing slot and iGaming content, cutting-edge cabinets, and revolutionary table game innovations at the 2024 Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) in Las Vegas on October 8 to 10.
Products for Every Space, Games for Every Palate
As AGS continues to evolve and secure its place among the top four slot suppliers in North America, its G2E showcase will highlight its ability to outfit nearly every corner of the casino floor and satisfy every player’s appetite. AGS will debut not one, not two, butthree form factors from its new Spectra Plus cabinet line: Spectra SL49+, Spectra SL49+ Premium, and Spectra SL75+. The cabinets will be accompanied by AGS’ most extensive library of sizzlin’ slot content, featuring innovative extensions from its renowned franchise, Rakin’ Bacon®:Rakin’ Bacon Link, Rakin’ Bacon Cash Combo, Rakin’ Bacon Triple Oink, andRakin’ Bacon Jackpots.
Additionally, AGS will showcase its latest games on its new three-reel stepper cabinet, Revel, and high-performing content for the recently released Spectra UR43, Spectra UR43 Premium, and Spectra UR49C cabinets.
Serving Up the Best in Table Progressives and Shufflers
G2E 2024 is a landmark year for AGS’ Table division as it becomes a full-service progressive and shuffler supplier. AGS will unveil enhancements to its award-winning progressive platforms, including a new sign package for STAX and an innovative addition to its industry-leading Bonus Spin Xtreme platform, Bonus Spin Xtreme for Poker Rooms. The new addition, which was recently awarded a ‘2025 Best Table Product or Innovation’ in Global Gaming Magazine’s Gaming & Technology Awards, offers flexible progressive configurations to operators and adds the potential for players to win life-changing jackpots in live poker rooms.
Building on the success of the DEX S® single-deck poker shuffler and the Pax S® specialty single-deck shuffler, AGS will preview its latest innovation, the MAX 8 multi-deck shuffler. MAX 8 can shuffle up to eight decks of cards for shoe games, including baccarat and blackjack, and is designed to fit both sit-down and regular height table games.
AGSi: Bringing the Secret Sauce to Interactive
With a steady stream of chart-toppers and high-indexing content, AGSi has skyrocketed to the top of the interactive supplier charts in North America. AGSi continues to solidify its leading position in the interactive space by consistently releasing high-performing slot games in new categories, including the launch of bespoke content, as well as its first table game, and nearly doubling its content output compared to last year.
AGSi stays ahead of the competition by offering innovative solutions to help its partners generate revenue. This includes successfully executing a year-long, highly publicized campaign to lead the industry in cross-channel game launches, featuring both land-based and online titles such as Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey, Rakin’ Bacon Sahara, and three-reel classic slots, Gold Inferno®. AGSi’s commitment to data-driven results, coupled with the team’s unmatched flexibility and nimbleness, ensures it remains a dominant force in the interactive space.
Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson
Gaming CEOs Peter Jackson and Bill Hornbuckle to Keynote G2E 2024
Executives Will Discuss Industry’s Innovation, Growth, and Future Outlook
The Global Gaming Expo announced that Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson and MGM Resorts President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle will headline G2E 2024’s Tuesday keynote session ahead of the grand opening of the expo hall.
“Peter and Bill are two titans of the gaming industry whose perspectives will illuminate where the industry is headed and set the table for the ideas and innovations that will be explored throughout this year’s G2E,” said American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller.
Beginning Tuesday, October 8 at 9:00 AM, the keynote will be moderated by CNBC’s Contessa Brewer. Full session details:
View From the Top: Perspectives from Global Gaming Leaders
G2E Welcome & State of the Industry: AGA President and CEO Bill Miller will take the stage to welcome attendees, preview this year’s event, and address the macrotrends driving the future of gaming.
Global Views: Next, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer will lead a two-part CEO discussion ranging on topics across global sports betting and gaming. The keynote conversations will cover how industry leaders are navigating the current economic landscape, expansion into new markets and verticals, and business challenges and opportunities ahead, featuring:
- Peter Jackson, Group CEO, Flutter Entertainment plc
- Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President, MGM Resorts International
“Gaming is undergoing historic expansion in the U.S. and internationally,” continued Miller. “The AGA and our partners at RX look forward to hosting the global gaming community at G2E to address this widening array of industry priorities—both in our keynotes and education sessions and on the expo floor.”
Presented by the AGA and organized by RX, G2E’s full education lineup features more than 100 sessions. G2E 2024 runs from October 7-10 (Education: October 7-10 | Expo Hall: October 8-10) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
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