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Aristocrat Gaming Appoints Joe Kaminkow as Chief Innovation Officer

Aristocrat Gaming has appointed Joe Kaminkow as its Chief Innovation Officer.
In this role, Kaminkow will help drive innovation across Aristocrat enterprise, including in new gaming products and mobile game genres, while further growing the Group’s capabilities and fostering world-class talent. The appointment extends Kaminkow’s long association with Aristocrat Gaming, dating back to his initial appointment as SVP of Game Development in 2013.
Kaminkow will report to the Chief Product Officer of Aristocrat Gaming, Matt Primmer, while working with teams across Aristocrat Gaming, Pixel United, and Anaxi (Aristocrat’s Online RMG business).
“We are delighted that someone of Joe’s caliber will be working full-time across the company to champion innovation, helping us to further penetrate growth opportunities and develop even more outstanding talent within our business. As a valued colleague and contributor to our success for almost a decade, Joe’s brilliance and creativity is well-known to us at Aristocrat Gaming and across the industry. In this newly dedicated role, we look forward to Joe’s focused efforts to help our teams take their product portfolios to the next level,” Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, said.
Kaminkow previously served as Chief Creative Officer at Zynga, where he led development of social games, and was the original creator of several successful game titles. Joe holds over 130 patents throughout the fields of game design, operations, and networks, and has either created or contributed game design intellectual property to more than 1500 games across multiple game formats and markets.
“I am thrilled to expand my commitment to Aristocrat in a dedicated, full-time role, enabling me to devote my creative energies to all areas of the Group’s ongoing growth and success. I have been so impressed with the talent and drive of our employees over the past nine years and am excited to help Aristocrat take its next steps forward,” Kaminkow said.
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Plaza Hotel & Casino Partners with Aristocrat Gaming™ debuts Downtown’s First Buffalo & Mo’ Friends™ Slot Area Ribbon cutting event and launch of player promotion: Thursday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m

On Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m., the Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the debut of a new dedicated area for fans of the wildly popular Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy
slot game franchises and other player-favorite Aristocrat Gaming titles. With 63 games, the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends slot area at the Plaza is the only one in downtown Las Vegas.
Located between the casino cage and the Plaza Rewards Players Club, the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends area at the Plaza features numerous fan-favorite Aristocrat Gaming titles, including: Buffalo Ultimate Stampede, Buffalo Ascension
, Buffalo Power Pays
, Buffalo Triple Power
, Coin Trio Buffalo
, Buffalo and Friends
, Buffalo Diamond Extreme
, Mo’ Mummy, Mo’ Mo’ Mo’ Mummy
, Spooky Link
, Ultimate Fast Cash
, House of the Dragon
, Phoenix Link
, Jackpot Carnival
, Firecracker Fortunes
, Dragon Link
, Lucky Looters
and more. The eye-catching wraps, bright lights, and distinct game sounds, Buffalo & Mo’ Friends welcomes players to a dedicated space of entertainment and excitement with their favorite games and ones they have yet to experience.
“Our goal on the casino floor is to offer the newest and most popular games to our guests, and our players are big fans of the various Buffalo and Mo’ Mummy games. So, we are thrilled to partner with Aristocrat Gaming on this dedicated game area that sets the Plaza apart from the rest of downtown Las Vegas,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
“We pride ourselves in creating entertaining games that invite players to step into a world of fun with favorite characters, themes and gameplay features,” said Kurt Gissane, Chief Revenue Officer for Aristocrat Gaming. “The creation of the Buffalo & Mo’ Friends gaming area has truly been a collaborative effort with the Plaza team, wanting to give their players Mo’ and the new Buffalo & Mo’ Friends area certainly delivers. We look forward to seeing player excitement when they see all their favorite Aristocrat games in one vibrant area.”
To celebrate the debut of Buffalo & Mo’ Friends on Thursday, Sept. 4, the Plaza will offer Plaza Rewards players a variety of Buffalo-branded swag items and the chance of larger prizes based on the number of points accumulated daily. The Buffalo-themed promotion will last until Oct. 4 or while supplies last. Full rules available at the Plaza Rewards Players Club.
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Aristocrat Gaming Wins Land-based License to Develop MONOPOLY Slot Games

Aristocrat Gaming and Hasbro announced that Aristocrat Gaming is the winner of a competitive RFP to create MONOPOLY slot games for worldwide land-based gaming venues, securing a multi-year agreement. The landmark partnership will see Aristocrat Gaming launch all-new MONOPOLY-themed slot titles, beginning in early 2026. The company is excited to reintroduce one of the world’s most iconic brands to land-based slot games.
“To be selected as Hasbro’s land-based slots partner – after a highly competitive process – is a proud milestone for Aristocrat Gaming. Our commitment to innovation and bold creativity sets us apart, and we’re excited to reimagine MONOPOLY slot games for today’s players around the globe,” said Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
“It was evident through our selection process that Aristocrat Gaming was the natural fit for the next evolution of the Monopoly brand in the gaming category. We can’t wait for Monopoly fans to experience all new premium gaming content on casino floors,” said Claire Hunter Gregson – Director, Gaming Relationships of Hasbro.
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Aristocrat Gaming and Aristocrat Interactive to Debut Innovative Firsts at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Show 2025

Aristocrat Gaming and Aristocrat Interactive will showcase four world premieres in land-based gaming, and innovative solutions for tribal customers in booth #242 during the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Show (OIGA), taking place July 14-16 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Making its first public appearance, Polar High Roller Super Lightning Wilds will be a Class II gaming highlight of the show, evolving the player-favorite Lightning Wilds brand, bringing it to new premium hardware on the Marquis three-reel cabinet. Additional features include popular Class III mechanics like Hold & Spin and a digital wheel, combined with classic touches including Red Screen Free Spins. Polar High Roller Super Lightning Wilds will be on the popular $UPER HIT$ JACKPOT$ $250k MSP link.
In an Aristocrat Gaming first, the company will introduce a Class II Bartop. The all-new Bartop will feature VGT by Aristocrat Gaming classics like The Hunt for Neptune’s Gold, with more to follow.
Making its trade show premiere, All-Star Scratchers brings a unique, innovative gaming experience to the Neptune Single and MarsX Portrait hardware. This new bespoke game allows players to form any combination of their favorite VGT characters including Hot Red Ruby, Mr. Money Bags, Lucky Ducky, and Jewel. All-Star Scratchers also features even more Red Screen Free Spin action with four different bingo cards at play at once, resulting in more fun and excitement.
In Class III, Chief Inferno will also make its world premiere. Housed on the MarsX Flex, Chief Inferno is an extension of the popular Buffalo Chief family, featuring classic Chief stack multipliers, now with all-new enhanced Gold Coins that create even larger Chief stacks, as well as a popular bonus meter.
Presented on the Marquis three-reel cabinet, Buffalo Eclipse takes a classic stepper game and elevates the excitement with Hold & Spin and a metamorphic meter. Spin the digital wheel for a chance at the Grand Jackpot, Eclipse Hold & Spin, or other credit prizes.
Aristocrat Gaming will display its latest hardware, The Baron Portrait cabinet. The Baron Portrait takes on the same basic shape as The Baron Upright, with a new and sleek 43” curved ultra hi-def 4K monitor. The curved monitor on The Baron Portrait was carefully designed for proven player comfort and ergonomics with an improved visual display. Its launch portfolio of Coin Trio Buffalo, Spooky Link, and Fa Fa Fa is now available and quickly making its way onto casino floors across the country.
Making its OIGA debut on The Baron Upright is the all-new Galactic Quest for Love and Money. Specifically designed for The Baron Upright, this game features the popular Re-spin mechanic with an innovative twist, set to entertain players with its out-of-this-world graphics and sounds.
Aristocrat Interactive will showcase the power of an omni-channel experience, with innovative solutions that bridge the gap between retail and online gaming.
The company will present a tailored Class II mobile gaming solution for Tribal operators that will extend its brand to players beyond the casino floor. This new offering allows players to enjoy their favorite Aristocrat Gaming Class II games like Mr. Money Bags and Lucky Ducky on their mobile device on approved tribal land, including from the hotel room, restaurants in the resort, pool area, and more.
Gaming Systems will display its version 15 suite of products designed to modernize casino floors with the latest features in OASIS casino management; floor-wide bonusing and media capabilities with ONE LINK; new features in the PlayerMax mobile app, including mobile enrollment and a new progressive jackpot display with player alerts; and a Loyalty solution designed for accurate reinvestment and player engagement.
Aristocrat remains invested in tribal gaming, underscoring its dedication to supporting tribal operators with cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking gaming solutions, as well as supporting tribal communities.
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