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Here Comes the Hot Stepper: AGS Unveils its First Mechanical Stepper and More at IGA 2024
AGS, a global gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products, steps into a new vertical as it unveils its first mechanical reel cabinet among a diverse lineup of new products at the 2024 Indian Gaming Association (“IGA”) trade show in Anaheim, CA.
AGS is set to sizzle with a stunning array of new products, from mesmerizing slot hardware and cutting-edge core and premium games to its ultra-reliable card shufflers, award-winning table progressives, and growing library of online games.
Where Nostalgia and Modern Technology Collide
At IGA in booth 460, AGS transcends time with the highly anticipated launch of its classic Revel
cabinet. Featuring traditional stepper elements reminiscent of gaming’s golden age, Revel transports players back in time with its authentic jackpot bell, mechanical arm-pull, and champagne gold accents. The classic-meets-modern cabinet seamlessly interlaces approachable modern touches such as game-state controlled reel LED lights and a vivid 4K high-definition video paytable display, all framed by AGS’ iconic twinkling eclipse lighting. The combination of these features sets the framework for AGS to offer unmatched three-reel games, including the first four mechanical stepper games premiering at IGA: Triple Treasure, Liberty Diamond, Flaming Reels, and Diamond Reels.
Heavy-Hitters Stepping Up to the Plate
But that’s not all – AGS will reveal new core and premium games to support its recently launched Spectra UR49 and Spectra UR43 Premium form factors, including the Triple Coin Treasures Gold brand extension from the award-winning Triple Coin Treasures® games and the trending Bacon Riches games displayed on the chart-topping Spectra UR43 portrait cabinet.
The Crescendo of Online Gaming
AGSi, AGS’ Interactive division, is making waves in the online gaming world, earning the number two spot in the most recent Eilers-Fantini Online Game Performance Report and picking up momentum leading into IGA with its successful cross-channel debut of Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey® in New Jersey and its expansion with multiple operator partners in West Virginia. AGSi continues executing on its game roadmap with new high-performing real-money online games released into the market–most recently earning five spots per the March ‘24 Eilers-Fantini Online Game Performance 25 New Top Game Ranks: Platinum 8X8X8X (#2), AGSi’s interactive-first game Double Shamrock (#14), Rakin’ Bacon Deluxe® Golden Blessings® (#16), Gold Inferno® (#21), and Mine Blast (#25).
Bringing Industry-Leading Innovations to the Table
AGS’ single-deck shuffler, Pax S® will be on display at IGA. Its unmatched reliability provides operators with more optionality, and its hassle-free setup has made it possible to quickly go live in over 65 casinos across 20 states and provinces since first launching in 2022. In addition, AGS’ award-winning side bet progressive system Bonus Spin Xtreme continues to create celebratory jackpots by linking all table games on a floor and recently awarded its highest progressive jackpot to date of over $1.5 million. The Tables division continues to innovate on the popular progressive system and will showcase an added high-hand option to operators looking to award players for high-ranking hands.
Wazdan, the player-centric developer, has further strengthened its notable North American presence by forming a partnership with FanDuel, a top iGaming company in the area.
The deal represents a crucial milestone in Wazdan’s continuous global growth, as FanDuel introduces two feature-packed games at the same time in Ontario and Michigan, enabled by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
In Ontario, gamers can experience Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two games that highlight Wazdan’s distinctive blend of familiar themes and performance-focused mechanics. In Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will offer players captivating gameplay designs centered on clarity, rhythm, and extensive features.
After the initial launch, FanDuel’s famous iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, will have its collection expanded by a wide array of new slot games, each meticulously selected to include various Wazdan features that enhance player engagement like Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot, and Sticky to Infinity, all aimed at increasing entertainment and providing tangible growth for operators.
The newest expansion capitalizes on Wazdan’s progress in North America, succeeding in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and previous entries into West Virginia.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.
“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”
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IGT announced that its Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks, and MegaJackpots games awarded four momentous jackpots in January.
Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:
• On January 5, a Wheel of Fortune Slots player won $1,132,199 playing Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
• On January 8, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,657,823 playing Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots at Lake City Casino Vernon in British Columbia, Canada.
• On January 15, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,056,637 playing Gong Xi Fa Cai Grand at ACE Casino Red Deer in Alberta, Canada.
• On January 18, an online slots player won $1,247,834 playing MegaJackpots Cash Eruption on Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey.
Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 74 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.
The post IGT Games Deliver Giant Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in January appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
AI in lottery
Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering
Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation.
Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide.
Leadership Experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix
Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms.
He previously held senior leadership roles at:
- Amazon
- Stitch Fix
At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo.
Driving Innovation Across Global Lottery Platforms
In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing:
- Retail lottery systems
- Digital lottery platforms
- Hardware and software innovation
- Data analytics and AI capabilities
- Consumer engagement technologies
CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman’s experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth.
Strengthening Lottery Technology Leadership
Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company’s strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem.
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