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Wizard Games gets the party started with Bier Haus Riches

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September 7, 2022

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NeoGames S.A subsidiary Wizard Games is promising to bring all the fun of Germany’s famous Oktoberfest to its upcoming release Bier Haus Riches, which features its innovative mechanic DigiDrop.

The attractive 3×1 slot, which expands to a 3×3 layout every time two Scatter symbols land, combines great beer with tantalising food and jovial music to create an inviting atmosphere. Players are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to explore the tents and enjoy a frosty glass of their favourite drink.

As was the case with Wizard Games’ ground-breaking title Teddy’s Tavern, the DigiDrop mechanic does away with standard paylines and ways. Instead, a set of unique symbols featuring numbers drop across the reels to create an easy-to-understand multiplier. For example, if the player lands a 0, 5 and 4 combination, they pick up 54x their stake. Should they land a 10, 9 and 0, then that would represent a huge 1,090x prize.

The expanding reels in Bier Haus Riches offer added rows for a chance to win even more. Additionally, if a third Scatter lands on the expanded reels, it triggers the Free Spins mode for even more thrilling action. The fun does not end there, because each Scatter that lands during the Free Spins award an extra Free Spin.

In certain regions, players can progress straight to the Free Spins with the Buy Bonus. Bier Haus Riches is a medium to high volatility game, with three different levels of RTP – 88%, 94% and 96%.

Bier Haus Riches becomes the newest addition to Wizard Games’ growing portfolio, following Alice Mega Riches and Amun Ra – King of the Gods in its ever-expanding games offering.

Wizard Games delivers value-driven iGaming experiences for regulated markets around the world, combining time-tested recipes with fresh, innovative ideas. The studio’s portfolio currently includes over 120 titles certified for more than 20 regulated jurisdictions in Europe, North America and Latin America.

Joey Hurtado, Managing Director at Wizard Games, said: “Oktoberfest is a time of celebration of life’s simple joys and with Bier Haus Riches, our design team has captured that essence of fun while providing a very enjoyable and engaging slot.

“The implementation of the hit DigiDrop mechanic makes this another important release within our roadmap and we look forward to seeing how players take to it in markets all over the world.”

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Scientific Games CFO Nick Negro to depart May 15; Ray Anderson named interim

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2 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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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 Announces CFO Transition

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May 13, 2026

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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.

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.

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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Scientific Games completes systems conversion for New Mexico Lottery

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3 hours ago

May 13, 2026

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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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