Conferences
NOVOMATIC Americas Unveils Next-level Innovations and Expands Market Reach at IGA 2024
NOVOMATIC Americas is showcasing its exceptional product portfolio complete with the latest entertainment innovations at booth #1236 at the Indian Gaming Association’s trade show, IGA 2024, which is being held from April 9 to 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At this year’s NOVOMATIC Americas booth, the spotlight is on entertainment-centric cabinets, cutting-edge sports betting technology, and many thrilling Progressive link games. Tribal gaming clientele can witness a steadfast dedication to growth and enhancement, with the focus being squarely on enriching player experiences.
The exhibition features an extensive array of NOVOMATIC Americas product lines, boasting a diverse selection of captivating themes, core content offerings, innovative gaming systems, state-of-the-art sports betting kiosks, advanced Electronic Table Game (ETG) platforms, and dynamic, Progressive Jackpot connections.
“Our aim is to provide value to our tribal partners by expanding the range of our new game products, bonus features, and Progressive Link development. At IGA, we will demonstrate our commitment to delivering valuable products to our tribal casino operators. As the North American distributor for APEX PRO GAMING, we are premiering the Diamond Link series and, we are proud of our wide range of unique NOVOMATIC Progressive Links and other products which continue to meet our goal of offering our customers more opportunities to integrate successful products into their floor mix,” Rick Meitzler, President and CEO of NOVOMATIC Americas, said.
Featured at the NOVOMATIC Americas booth is their latest suite of linked progressive product lines, including the THUNDER CASH Gold Link, with all new themes such as Irish Locks, Irish Grace, Golden Dolphin’s Pearl, and Golden Book of Ra. Dragon Plus – APEX PRO GAMING Diamond Link is featured on the J-Curve 43, with a comprehensive merchandising package and four distinct themes including the feature-rich Mighty Emperor. All in all, the exciting product line will be on full display under the popular CLOVER LINK banner.
NOVOMATIC Americas will also have a wildly fun MONEY PARTY Fresh Progressive with four contemporary themes and a recent “fresh” twist to add to your casino floor. They will have compelling special show prices on the dynamic ULTRA BOOST Link Progressive package, which continues to chart on the Eiler’s report and was nominated this year as a player favorite. ULTRA BOOST Link is a proven winner with desirable Jackpot mechanics and latest trigger features sure to produce rich and rewarding entertainment. With these attractive packages, popping Progressives, and a wide variety of Links, the games on display will appeal to a broad group of players.
With the latest variety of hardware solutions featuring exclusive gaming content, the DIAMOND X 1.55J, DIAMOND X 2.32, BLACK EDITION II 1.49J, V.I.P. X Royal 1.85, V.I.P. X Dream 3.43, and PANTHERA Curve 1.43 all provide players the perfect HD gaming and operators the proven performance that will keep customers engaged and operators adding more to their floor. The DIAMOND X 1.55J curve delivers a visually compelling gaming experience. The curved screen and viewing angle enhance the suite of premium game content offered, including the enticing new MONEY PARTY Fresh themes. The captivating ULTRA BOOST Link on the PANTHERA Curve 1.43 creates a focal point on any casino floor with breathtaking movement, art, and incredibly winning gameplay experiences.
“At NOVOMATIC Americas, we’re gaining significant traction in the innovation of hardware and Progressive slot Links. With the APEX PRO GAMING lineup, the exciting new NOVOMATIC Americas links, and auxiliary products, we’re confident about expanding our foothold in the Progressive sector and have made great strides,” Kathleen McLaughlin, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Sales, said.
“We’re offering IGA product pricing specials to assist our partners with quick turnaround on our innovative product segments. It’s all about gearing up for substantial growth this year, and we’re ready to make that happen,” Kathleen McLaughlin added.
Casino Operations Summit 2026
EGT signs on as platinum sponsor for Casino Operations Summit 2026
The land-based casino conference runs April 21–23 in Thessaloniki and is expected to draw 300–400 professionals from Europe and Africa.
EGT will serve as a platinum sponsor of Casino Operations Summit 2026, taking place April 21 to 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Organizers typically bring together 300 to 400 land-based casino professionals from across Europe and Africa for three days of sessions and networking. This year’s agenda includes the role of land-based casinos in the digital age, the relationship between retail and online gaming, and the use of AI in product development as well as player behavior prediction and experience improvement.
Alongside the sponsorship, EGT plans to show product on-site, including two new Supreme Series slot cabinet models: the S 55 S ST and S 55 V ST. The company said the S 55 S ST will feature a 55-inch S-curved UHD 4K display, while the S 55 V ST is positioned around vertical play and interactive features.
EGT also said attendees will be able to see the S 32-32 ST cabinet model, with game content including Supreme Buy Bonus Bonus Prize Selection, Supreme Red Selection, and Mega Supreme Fruits Selection.
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Africa
TaDa Gaming joins inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi
Supplier plans Stand A08 meetings on May 4-6 as it targets further growth across African iGaming markets.
TaDa Gaming will attend the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 4-6, where it plans to meet partners and operators at Stand A08 as it targets further expansion across African markets.
The supplier said it is live in more than 16 countries and is preparing to launch in South Africa through new partnerships and collaborations. TaDa described its approach as a “glocalisation strategy” built around global core mechanics and localised content.
TaDa highlighted its Fortune Gems and Fortune Coins series—specifically Fortune Gems 500 and Fortune Coins 2—as key titles, alongside its market-tailored X Hot slots, including X7 Hot. The company also pointed to its mobile-first focus, citing “fast loading and lightweight deployment” to support local infrastructure and devices.
The company said its Africa footprint includes partnerships with betPawa, Hollywoodbets, World Sports Betting and Betway, as well as distribution via 1XBET and BetConstruct. TaDa previously won SiGMA Africa Slot Newcomer of the Year.
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development, TaDa Gaming, said: ‘We are consistently growing our brand awareness through new partnerships across multiple markets, increasing our know-how and positively impacting our ability to keep delivering the experiences players want. We welcome everyone to drop by Stand A08 to meet our dedicated team and find out more about what we can do for your African success.’
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Conferences
ELA Games joins SBC Summit Malta panel on cinematic and social slots
Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko appears on 29 April 2026 alongside Betsson’s Janick Bonnici and KALAMBA’s Steve Cutler.
ELA Games will appear at SBC Summit Malta on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with Senior Business Development Manager Petr Vonarshenko set to take part in a panel on the future of slot content. The session runs 15:00-15:45 CEST at the InterContinental Hotel, Malta.
The panel, part of the event’s “Product Visionaries” track, is titled Casino Product Innovation & Content: The Future of Slots. According to the company, discussion will focus on how slot design is moving beyond “traditional solo experiences” toward “socialised play,” including co-op jackpots, friend challenges and audience-influenced features.
The agenda also includes the use of data-led design to build engaged “micro-audiences,” and how “cinematic storytelling, branded crossovers, and episodic content drops” are changing slot content strategy.
Vonarshenko will be joined by Janick Bonnici, Principal Gaming Content Manager at Betsson Group, and Steve Cutler, CEO and co-founder of KALAMBA. Arjan Korstjens, Principal at the Casino Marketing Academy, will moderate the session.
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