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IGT Introduces Localized Games and Jackpot Links at Australasian Gaming Expo 2024
International Game Technology PLC announced that it will present a compelling portfolio of localized games and systems solutions at the Australasian Gaming Expo (“AGE”) 2024, Aug. 13-15 in Sydney. The three-day event is hailed as the region’s largest gaming trade show and presents an important opportunity for IGT to showcase the strength and diversity of its localized games and systems portfolio.
“IGT looks forward to welcoming our customers to the Australasian Gaming Expo 2024 and presenting our newest portfolio of regionally attuned content and systems innovations,” said Dallas Orchard, IGT SVP and Chief Operating Officer, APAC. “IGT’s AGE 2024 portfolio is designed to capture regional growth opportunities through new games such as Extra Extra Chance, localized versions of global sensations such as Mystery of the Lamp, and next-generation titles such as Pot of Gold Cash Pot. We will also leverage AGE to demonstrate how IGT ADVANTAGE CLUB and our cashless gaming technologies are readily driving modernization in the region and beyond.”
With an assortment of standalone and link games that feature a range of volatilities, IGT’s AGE portfolio in stand 590 will highlight products such as:
- Extra Extra Chance™ – this new link and standalone progressive series gives an extra boost of fun to IGT’s proven and popular Extra Chance mechanic via the opportunity to win additional credit prizes, multipliers, and bonuses. This link is compatible with ‘O’ Link and features nostalgic IGT titles such as Blue Moon® II and Money Beans®.
- Eternal Riches™ – this dynamic link and standalone progressive series features popular Hold ‘N’ Spin mechanics with the addition of a super symbol for additional chances to win.
- Fire Dragon® – this sizzling link and standalone progressive series offers a familiar Hold ‘N’ Spin gameplay experience with a new compelling mechanic on the center reel that fires up gameplay opportunities
- Mystery of the Lamp™ – this award-winning global performer has been tailored to the Australian market, offering a dynamic player experience powered by the proven Lock and Respin bonus, gorgeous graphics and more.
- Pot of Gold™ Cash Pot – this game is an evolution of IGT’s successful standalone performer, Pot of Gold, and offers an enhanced Hold ‘N’ Spin bonus feature for a new spin on a proven gameplay mechanic.
IGT will also highlight the many benefits of its IGT ADVANTAGE CLUB® system solution and demonstrate how it can enable regional operators to become more agile and boost player loyalty. Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Service Window systems technology, IGT will showcase how the solution can enhance cashless gaming, systems-based jackpots, gaming floor performance, and customer satisfaction. IGT will also spotlight the capabilities of its cardless and cashless gaming solutions and demonstrate how these technologies can meet players’ needs for digital solutions while also delivering a range of operator benefits.
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Anderson has served as interim CFO since May 4 as Scientific Games begins a search for a permanent finance chief.
Scientific Games said May 12 that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will leave the company on May 15, ending a three-year tenure. The company said Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago to be closer to family.
Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, while it searches for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and previously led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
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Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company on May 15 after three years of success in the role leading the company through three years of growth.
Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago that allows him to be closer to family.
To ensure continuity during the transition, Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the company begins the search for a permanent CFO.
“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”
Anderson is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner, advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and working closely with boards and executive teams. Immediately prior to this role, he led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.
“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”
Serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games company, fastest growing lottery systems provider and a leading provider of digital lottery solutions.
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Modernization adds Momentum ecosystem tools and rolls out new terminals and self-service machines to 1,000+ retailers statewide.
Scientific Games has completed a technology systems conversion for the New Mexico Lottery, modernizing lottery operations with a new gaming system and rolling out retail technology to more than 1,000 locations across the state. The update went live May 11, 2026, according to the company.
Scientific Games said the new system now powers the Lottery’s draw-based and Scratchers’ sales and is designed to simplify product management for retailers. The conversion also includes the launch of the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) instant game management program, which the company said combines analytics, logistics, retail optimization and product strategy.
“The New Mexico Lottery is officially live with new, modern technology systems that work together to enhance all aspects of our operations and ensure we are well-positioned for our next era of growth,” said David Barden, CEO of the New Mexico Lottery. “We’ve strategically planned every step of this holistic modernization effort with Scientific Games to intelligently operate our retail network, making our Scratchers games easier for retailers to manage in their stores and easily accessible to our valued players.”
Scientific Games said the conversion was developed over the past year and is built on its Momentum ecosystem. Components cited include an advanced central gaming system, the SciTrak instant game distribution system, the gem | intelligence retailer licensing and management portal and the INFUSE business intelligence platform. The company said WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines will be deployed to retailers in planned phases.
“Congratulations to the New Mexico Lottery for building upon our long-standing instant scratch game partnership, embracing innovation for the future,” said John Schulz, President of Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “We are proud to serve as the Lottery’s full-line partner and help drive maximum proceeds for New Mexico college students.”
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