Deron Hunsberger
Konami Gaming Appoints Deron Hunsberger as Vice President, North American Game Sales
Konami Gaming Inc. has appointed Deron Hunsberger as its vice president, North American game sales, bringing a 25-year track record of customer partnership and business results. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales initiatives in land-based casino games markets across the US and Canada. Formerly appointed director of slot sales from 2000 to 2006, Deron Hunsberger returns to Konami Gaming with a significant prior term as one of the organization’s earliest employees.
“Deron Hunsberger’s demonstrated customer commitment, solutions-driven approach, and passion for continuous improvement algin with our organization’s enduring values and key objectives. Hunsberger’s prior experience with Konami further positions him for success in this role, leading an incredibly talented and dedicated team of representatives serving casinos from coast-to-coast,” said Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming Inc.
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A-STAR RAPTOR
New A-STAR Raptor Cabinet Rolling off the Line at Ainsworth’s Las Vegas Production Facility
Ainsworth Game Technology announced that its hotly anticipated new A-STAR RAPTOR (RAPTOR) cabinet, first shown at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in October, is built, approved in several North American markets, and ready for install by the end of this year.
The RAPTOR cabinet, a highlight of the Company’s G2E exhibit, features a unique cylindrical display for player tracking, along with a cylindrical above monitor speaker for enhanced player sound experience. The cabinet boasts a 49-inch J-Curve monitor with a 27-inch topper, alongside full high-definition graphics above an 18.5-inch touchscreen button deck with twin smash buttons.
The new cabinet will debut with San Bao Pandas and Dragons. Featuring a popular pot-filler mechanic in the form of growing pandas and hatching dragons, these games have already been released to massive player acceptance in Class II and Historical Horse Racing markets.
“Over the past few years, Ainsworth has made significant investments in product development. The RAPTOR cabinet and San Bao series exemplifies the best of those investments. We are committed to producing top-quality games and top-quality hardware to enhance not just player experience, but operator experience, as well, and this is just the beginning,” said Deron Hunsberger, president for North America.
Further enhanced by an attractive new LED lighting package and premium surround sound, several new game families will be released on the RAPTOR in early 2024. These offerings include several games showcased earlier this year at G2E, including Oriental Gongs and Jackpot Kingdom, a pair of Australian-designed brands offering innovative twists on Hold and Respin play mechanics.
“The RAPTOR cabinet is the perfect hardware to pair with our new games. Every detail of the RAPTOR was carefully considered and designed for the optimal player experience. We know that players are looking not just for great games, but great gaming experiences, and hardware is just as important as the games themselves, both for drawing players to the game and for keeping them there. The RAPTOR cabinet is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience to players,” said David Bollesen, chief technology officer.
Ainsworth Game Technology
Ainsworth to Showcase More Than 30 Gaming Cabinets at the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow
Ainsworth Game Technology has announced that it will showcase more than 30 gaming cabinets across Class III and Class II markets at the annual Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Tradeshow on March 29-30 at the San Diego Convention Center.
“Our focus at the show will be on sharing with our valuable Tribal partners some new game concepts and strategies aimed at improving low denomination performance on casinos floors. Ainsworth has invested heavily in R&D over the past year, and we believe new Linked Progressive titles like Treasure Spirits, Ca$h Stacks Gold, Ultra Shot and Grand Fortune represent significant progress in our ability to attract players,” said Ainsworth President – North America Deron Hunsberger.
The new Grand Fortunes series will make its North American debut at IGA. These two companion titles – Wild Wins and Temple Riches – offer player-selectable multi denomination play with the chance to win a Linked Progressive Jackpot, instant bonus prizes up to 800x, and the exciting Hold ‘n Stack Feature.
Grand Fortunes will follow the recently released Treasure Spirits and Ca$h Stacks Gold game series that also offer the Hold ‘n Stack Feature as part of a bonus that can award a Standalone Major Jackpot and a Linked Grand Jackpot.
Ultra Shot – a two game series scheduled to be available in North American casinos in Spring 2023 – similarly provides a player-selectable multi denomination experience on a Linked Progressive title. These two games – Tiger and Panda – offer the Ultra Shot Feature, which gives players a three-level Coin Collection bonus.
New games will be available on both the A-STAR Curve XL and A-STAR Curve cabinets.
“The games we will showcase at IGA will give a snapshot of the step forward Ainsworth has taken in improving the overall sight of our games, the overall sound of our games and the general action-packed experience of our games. We’re excited to be able to share our work with Tribal gaming operators,” said Ainsworth Chief Technology Officer David Bollesen.
Elsewhere in Ainsworth’s 1500-square-foot booth, the Company will showcase new titles like: Fai Cai Coins, a 243-ways Linked Progressive series with multiple bonus levels; Falcon Cash and Coyote Bucks, a pair of low denom “Win Before” Progressive titles based on Ainsworth’s top performing High Denomination games; and Cash Attack and Prime Time, new high limit three-reel games offering a persistent state bonus feature.
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Ainsworth Historical Horse Racing System and Machines Now Live in New Hampshire at The Brook
Ainsworth Game Technology has successfully installed its award-winning Historical Horse Racing System (HHR) and 100 machines at The Brook in Seabrook, N.H.
It marks the first time HHR machines have been utilized in the recently opened New Hampshire market. Several integrated partners’ machines – including Aristocrat Gaming, IGT, Konami Gaming and Light & Wonder – will also be installed and connected to Ainsworth’s System.
Players at The Brook will have access to a full suite of Ainsworth’s top performing content on several unique terminals including the A-STAR Curve, A-STAR Dual Screen, A600 Slant Top and A640. Titles immediately available include top performers from Ainsworth’s extensive HHR library, such as the player favorite QuickSpin brand, machines based on the iconic PAC-MAN arcade game character and High Denomination offerings.
The titles and platforms have been specifically engineered for Historical Horse Racing, certified by an independent testing lab, and approved by applicable gaming and racing commissions.
“Our Historical Horse Racing System continues to be the industry leader in HHR. Our installations across the county have been extremely successful and it’s exciting to be live in New Hampshire with The Brook,” Deron Hunsberger, Chief Commercial Officer at Ainsworth, said.
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