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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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Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming Now Lighting Up Casino Floors
The hottest new game from Aristocrat Gaming, Phoenix Link, is now live on casino floors, with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino being the first in North America to offer the highly-anticipated game. As the next evolution of the international hit game, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link features player-favorite mechanics from top games with all-new themes, features, and bonuses.
“We have been humbled by the incredible global fanfare Dragon Link has received over the years but are never ones to rest on our laurels. The teams have been working tirelessly on a follow-up that brings together all the player-favorite elements in a new and exciting way with Phoenix Link as the proud result. We were thrilled to partner with Yaamava’ to premiere Phoenix Link with flair, excitement, and celebration,” said Victor Duarte, executive vice president of product for Aristocrat Gaming.
Phoenix Link players will enjoy the game’s additional denominations, configurations, and jackpots on each of the launch game theme titles. Gameplay features include Hold & Spin, Free Games with multiplier wilds or twin spin reels, Phoenix Mystery trigger, and more new bonus twists. Phoenix Link is available on the Neptune Single cabinet.
“Yaamava’ is thrilled to host yet another world premiere in gaming with the launch of Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming. Our Club Serrano members are already raving about this captivating extension of the player-favorite Dragon Link. It’s a great addition to the Yaamava’ gaming floor,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, said.
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Aristocrat Gaming Partners with Princess Cruises
Aristocrat Gaming, a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of regulated slot games, announced it is now a promotional partner for Princess Cruises, one of the world’s most iconic cruise lines.
Through this exciting collaboration, Aristocrat Gaming will design innovative gaming experiences for guests onboard Princess ships as well as create promotions with land-based casinos that offer Princess cruises as rewards.
“We are proud to be the newest partner of Princess Cruises, bringing together our iconic brands to create innovative and entertaining experiences for players on the sea and off. In addition to exciting promotional opportunities throughout the year, we are excited to set sail with fans on the inaugural Buffalo-themed cruise,” said Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
Onboard Princess ships, guests also can look forward to themed slot gaming zones, including the recently unveiled Buffalo Zone by Aristocrat Gaming on the all-new Sun Princess ship. The dedicated Buffalo Zone offers guests an unparalleled gaming experience and brings the most iconic brand and series of games from Aristocrat Gaming together in one convenient space for players. Additionally, Aristocrat Gaming will host a marquee event on Sun Princess in 2025, celebrating the top fans of the iconic Buffalo series.
“Our Princess casinos are among the most popular experiences aboard our ships and we’re confident Aristocrat Gaming can further elevate the gaming experience for our guests. This partnership allows us to create even more entertainment value in our casinos by bringing favorite Aristocrat Gaming brands to life aboard our Princess ships,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
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Aristocrat Gaming Honored by Gaming Industry with Supplier of the Year, Best Slot, and Best Land-Based Product at the Global Gaming Awards Americas
At the annual Global Gaming Awards Americas, the industry awarded Aristocrat Gaming as the Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. The company was also recognized for Slot of the Year for the seventh year in a row for NFL Super Bowl Jackpots, and the MarsX Flex and Cyclone Sign Package was awarded Best Land-Based Product, the second time the company has received the recognition.
“We are humbled to once again be recognized by our peers for our ongoing commitments to moving the gaming industry forward,” said Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
Innovation is in the DNA of Aristocrat Gaming and the company’s customer-centric approach delivers top-performing game titles, unique mechanics, groundbreaking sports partnerships and player favorite licenses. Aristocrat Gaming recently announced the second season of NFL Slots which will incorporate three new titles, the House of the Dragon slot game based off of the hit TV series and a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL Super Bowl Jackpots on the new King Max cabinet launched a new era in gaming. It was the most anticipated game of the year and was the first of several NFL-themed games in the NFL Slots lineup. Players can select their favorite team from any of the NFL’s 32 clubs. The game has a 63” high-definition display, integrated LED edge lighting and feature-rich gameplay including game footage, licensed fan-favorite stadium anthems and a $1 million dollar progressive jackpot.
The MarsX Flex and the Cyclone Sign Package is the next level of innovation in both placement configuration and premium quality content. Its large box top cabinet has an expansive 55” top monitor that towers over the casino floor visible for all to see and can be placed anywhere. The all-new 4-pod LED sign package completely surrounds each game in the pod – top and sides, expanding the branding and providing a seamless player experience for customers.
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