Gaming News @ G2E • October 12, 2023

GAMING News

Linemate Releases New Feature Aimed at New Bettors

S p o r t s b e t t i n g r e s e a r c h a p p L i n e m a t e , t h e w i n n e r o f t h e S B C F i r s t P i t c h Competition 2023, recently announced the release of its “Discover” feature Designed to revolutionize the sports betting experience for new bettors, it allows them to find their bets via easy-to-understand narratives

Although the app caters to everyone, Linemate’s primary mission is to engage with those new to sports betting The app endeavors to make engaging with sports betting content simpler for users This works by guiding users from content discovery to consideration, research and their transaction on the sportsbook

The app’s Discover feature resembles a “travel-like” engine that guides users to find their bet through straightforward narratives, such as “find a goalscorer in play today ” That prompts only the top plays, which the user can view as sports cards, each showcasing their unique bet proposition Ultimately, customers can peruse the day's top recommended plays, all backed by analytical research.

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CT Gaming’s Product Lineup for Show

CT Gaming is attending this year’s show and is presenting a blend of its legacy products and new developments

Central to the exhibition is the NEXT Slot Cabinet, famous for its combination of advanced technology and contemporary design It features two 27” HD monitors, enlarged CMS panel and compelling game package options that ensure a high-quality experience

Among the legacy products that have paved the way for CT Gaming’s reputation will be the EZ MODULO 32/32 Featuring two 32” HD monitors, this cabinet delivers a blend of both style and performance, as well as exciting multigames, such as Diamond King 2 which is set to deliver premium player experience

The expo also marks the introduction of the Mermaid’s Quest, a new addition to CT Gaming’s multigame portfolio Featuring 12 captivating titles, all linked to a prog r e s s i v e j a c k p o t , t h e p a c k a g e h a s a m a g i c a l u n d e r w a t e r t h e m e W i t h t w o

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Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge

With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen C a s i n o & E n t e r t a i n m e n t , I n c h a s s u c c e s s f u l l y launched Konami Gaming, Inc ’s SYNKROS® casino management system Players can take advantage of unique rewards and benefits at each of the four dest i n a t i o n s o w n e d b y T h e Q u e e n C a s i n o & Entertainment, and The Queen Baton Rouge team members are supported by the latest award-winning systems technology, including SYNKROS’ comprehensive SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering system, Konetic™ employee mobile application and more

“Launching best-in-class casino technology and seamless loyalty rewards

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Pragmatic Play Partners with Starkbet

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, is celebrating the signing of a new partnership with Starkbet, enhancing its standing across Latin America

Like many partnerships in the r e g i o n , t h i s l a t e s t t i e - u p w i t h S t a r k b e t i n c l u d e s t h r e e o f P r a g m a t i c P l a y ’ s p o p u l a r v e r t icals Its Slot provision will see p l a y e r s a b l e t o e n j o y r e c e n t releases including Rocket Blast M e g a w a y s a n d D i a m o n d C a s c a d e , a s w e l l a s a h o s t o f award-winning popular hits like

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10 Reasons to Choose AMERIND’s Tribal Workers Compensation Program

By Robert Dahl, Chief Operating Officer, AMERIND

1. Empowerment.

A M E R I N D ’ s T r i b a l W o r k e r s C o m p e n s a t i o n ( T W C ) p r o g r a m empowers tribal entities to take full control of their workers compensation to maintain sovereignty

2. Customization.

AMERIND’s TWC program is specifically designed for tribal gove r n m e n t s , b u s i n e s s e s a n d h o u s i n g a u t h o r it i e s l o c a t e d w i t h i n Indian Country

3 Flexibility

A M E R I N D ’ s T W C p r ogram is flexible and was built from the ground up AMERIND does not try to force tribes into a “ o n e - s i z e - f i t s - a l l ” p r ogram AMERIND is interested in your p r e f e r r e d a p p r o a c h t o c o v e r i n g employee injuries.

4. Coverage.

Like state workers compensation systems, AMERIND’s TWC program covers medical expenses, lost wages, death benefit and permanent disability benefits.

5. Adaptable.

U n l i k e s t a t e w o r k e r s c o m p e n s a t i o n systems, however, our TWC program is a d a p t a b l e t o y o u r t r i b e ’ s s p e c i f i c needs For larger tribes with an existing w o r k e r s c o m p e n s a t i o n o r d i n a n c e , AMERIND will underwrite the tribe’s ordinance and handle the claims pursuant to that ordinance

6. Control.

The ultimate goal of AMERIND is to provide you with control of your program and the resources to reduce your employee injury e x p e n s e s C r e a t i n g a s a f e work environment not only protects employees, it helps your tribal government and businesses attract and retain valuable employees

7 Savings

A M E R I N D h a s s a v e d t r i b e s m i l l i o n s o f d o l l a r s a n d reduced overall claim expenses – all while strengthening Native American communities and economies and elevating tribal sovereignty.

8. Competitive.

AMERIND’s TWC program is competitive with the other insurance companies who offer TWC programs.

Merkur Presents Stunning New Look at Show

Merkur once again presents its latest portfolio highlights at this year’s show As an industry leader in the development and supply of Linked Progressive Jackpots, Merkur harnesses the customer appeal and success of its topquality gaming cabinets to house an i n c r e a s i n g r a n g e o f j a c k p o t t i t l e s T h e

Avantgarde Max Trio c a b i n e t s e p a r a t e l y c a r r i e s b o t h S o l a r

Link and Red Pocket J a c k p o t S y s t e m s while the Allegro Trio features the original Link Zone, plus its late s t e v o l u t i o n , L i n k Zone II, that features a s c i n t i l l a t i n g r a n g e o f b r a n d n e w b a s e

games: Empress Zone, Captain Zone, Viking Zone and Hero Zone, in either 25 or 50 lines configuration

Being shown for the first time is Merkur’s unique Zonic cabinet Unique, b e c a u s e i t f e a t u r e s i n t e r c h a n g e a b l e cabinet frames that allow operators to c h a n g e t h e Z o n i c ’ s a p p e a r a n c e o n demand

Athanasios ‘Sakis’ Isaakidis, Merkur Gaming’s Chief Executive, International stated, “We are all really looking forw a r d t o p r e s e n t i n g o u r b r a n d n e w booth design: that will be something really special And we are also all very much looking forward to welcoming

9. Tribal Values.

Founded in 1986 as an act of unity among more than 400 tribes, AMERIND is the only 100 percent tribally owned insurance provider

10. Safety.

AMERIND is committed to helping tribal governments and businesses foster a workplace culture that focuses on safety to reduce employee injuries on the job AMERIND regularly promotes haza r d a w a r e n e s s a n d p r e v e n t i o n , a n d a d d i t i o n a l l y e n c o u r a g e s s a f e t y c o nsciousness from leadership down to s t a f f W h e n s u p e r v i s o r s r e i n f o r c e employee attention to safety with positive reinforcement, it not only boosts morale, but it also keeps claims down

An AM Best A- (Excellent) rated company, AMERIND creates affordable, sustainable insurance products and services for Indian Country Founded in 1986 in response to the lack of services in rural tribal communities, AMERIND is the only 100% tribally owned insurance provider Giving back to Indian Country is one of AMERIND’s top priorities.

AMERIND provides property, liability, commercial auto and workers compensation insurance for tribes, tribal governments and tribal businesses, as well as individual property coverage.

AMERIND is also helping tribes obtain state of the art broadband connectivit y , t h r o u g h i t s A M E R I N D C r i t i c a l Infrastructure (ACI) division.

BetConstruct and AvatarUX Join Forces to Expand Global Reach

BetConstruct, a renowned technology and service provider, has entered into a new partnership with the award-winn i n g g a m e s s t udio – AvatarUX

T h i s c o l l a b or a t i o n o p e n s u p exciting possibilit i e s a s B e t C o n s t r u c t w i l l n o w o f f e r t h e c o m p l e t e r a n g e of AvatarUX games, including beloved titles like CherryPop, TikiPop, PixiePop and Kitty POPpins, to its network of operators

and recognizable names The partnership represents a fantastic opportunity for AvatarUX to rapidly grow our portfolio distribut i o n a n d g e t o u r a m a z i n g g a m e s a n d m e c h a n i c s a v a i l a b l e t o n e w p l a y e r s W e l o o k f o rward to worki n g c l o s e l y w i t h t h e B e t C o n s t r u c t team "

what is expected to be a large number of visitors from across Latin America

G2E is always a popular destination for Latin American visitors and of course, as Merkur is such a hugely popular and successful gaming brand across the region, we always feel that the show has a strong Latin American centric element for us ”

With its strong presence and international certifications, BetConstruct is a n i d e a l p a r t n e r f o r A v a t a r U X t o expand its reach in the iGaming space This alliance will enable AvatarUX to i n t r o d u c e i t s i n n o v a t i v e g a m e s a n d mechanics to new markets and partn e r s t h r o u g h B e t C o n s t r u c t ' s w e l lestablished platform.

N i k i L o n g m u i r , C h i e f E x e c u t i v e Officer at AvatarUX, expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership. "We’re delighted to partner with BetConstruct, one of our industry's most established

Ruzanna Elchyan, Head of Gaming a t B e t C o n s t r u c t , p r a i s e d A v a t a r U X ' s innovative approach in the slot space, affirming, "AvatarUX is a true innovator in the slot space, and we’re delighted to be able to add their games to our w i d e r p o r t f o l i o W i t h a n e x c i t i n g roadmap ahead and proven concepts, we’re confident AvatarUX will become a must-have provider in any operator’s arsenal.”

This partnership signifies a new c h a p t e r f o r A v a t a r U X a n d BetConstruct, and they look forward to achieving mutual success and growth in the iGaming market.

Licensing Made Easy with InnovaLinq

I n n o v u m T e c h n o l o g i e s i s a l e a d i n g provider of regulatory compliance software for highly regulated industries such as casino gaming. Its flagship software product, InnovaLinq™, may be the best-kept secret in the gaming industry InnovaLinq streamlines the licensing application and renewals process with a unique combination of content m a n a g e m e n t , d o c u m e n t p u b l i s h i n g and workflow management, supported by a robust reporting engine

InnovaLinq is a purpose-built compliance portal that facilitates electronic f i l i n g o f l i c e n s i n g a p p l i c a t i o n s a n d renewals for highly regulated industries including gaming, cannabis, daycare, finance and others Unlike syst e m s t h a t s i m p l y f i l l o u t a n d p r i n t forms, InnovaLinq provides a secure environment in which applicants, companies and regulators can truly collab-

C a l v i n K o n y a , C o - F o u n d e r a t Linemate, said, “We’re really excited to launch Discover We want to provide an entry point to both our app and sports betting for everyday sports fans.”

He added, “This isn’t to say that experienced bettors cannot use our app either. In fact, the bulk of our cur-

Konami

through SYNKROS has been part of our vision for The Queen Baton Rouge following the successful installs at Belle of B a t o n R o u g e , D r a f t K i n g s a t C a s i n o Queen and Casino Queen Marquette,” said Terry Downey, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Queen Casino & Entertainment. “We hope that the attractive rewards and technology will e n c o u r a g e l o y a l m e m b e r s a n d n e w guests to explore these exciting gaming and entertainment destinations.”

The Queen Casino & Entertainment

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different types of bonus screens, set with white or black pearls, the multigame offers a masterful blend of excitement and entertainment built on carefully designed mathematical models that promise both small and large wins

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S u g a r R u s h a n d G a t e s o f O l y m p u s among 300+ quality titles

The operator’s Live Casino offering will be significantly stronger once the deal goes live, with consistent top-performing titles such as Sweet Bonanza C a n d y L a n d a n d M e g a W h e e l b e i n g available for players along with a comprehensive collection of classic games

orate to satisfy the regulatory compliance processes of licensing. The results are improved data security compared t o e x i s t i n g p r o c e s s e s , s t r e a m l i n e d o p e r a t i o n s a n d r e d u c e d c o s t s f o r license portfolio management

T h e f o u n d e r s o f I n n o v u m

T e c h n o l o g i e s u n d e r s t o o d t h a t e a c h company, and each gaming jurisdiction, has existing processes and methods to manage their license portfolios

InnovaLinq is built to be integrated with, and support, existing processes rather than requiring your organization to change existing processes to work with the software InnovaLinq can supp o r t r e g u l a t o r y n e e d s b e y o n d t h e g a m i n g c o m m i s s i o n L e v e r a g i n g i t s relationships with industry innovators like Passport Technologies, CasinoSoft, SCCG and AmericanChecked, Innovum Technologies can support a wide range

rent users are experienced bettors This shows the trust people place in our statistics and analysis.”

S i n c e l a u n c h i n g , L i n e m a t e , a freemium app, has been operating on two primary goals: to redefine the way sports fans access analytics and statistics and to offer easy access by removing all unnecessary barriers to entry.

With the launch of its Discover fea-

operates two iconic Baton Rouge venues: Belle of Baton Rouge and The Queen Baton Rouge, formerly Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. The historic property recently unveiled a comprehensive brand transformation and the completion of an estimated $85 million project that included moving from the Mississippi River to a new landside facility, increasing the total footprint to more than 100,000 square feet and the addition of innovative gaming, dining and entertainment offerings. Belle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s first casino, will also undergo a comprehensive ren-

The Diamond King series is also in t h e l i m e l i g h t , e s p e c i a l l y w i t h t h e release of Diamond King 3 This edition brings to life the Mega Jack Trio, featuring timeless classics such as Slot-O-Pol

D e l u x e , C h a m p a g n e 2 0 a n d A z t e c Gold Its predecessor Diamond King 2 and Diamond Tree 20, containing 20 of

such as roulette and blackjack

P r a g m a t i c P l a y ’ s V i r t u a l S p o r t s titles which offer a wide range of realistic games to complement real-life sporting schedules also form part of the new deal Products like Force 1 and Horse and Greyhound Racing are among the sports soon to be availa b l e , g i v i n g b e t t o r s o n - d e m a n d opportunities to enjoy a large selection of bet markets

o f t r i b a l a n d c o mmercial government needs

I n n o v a L i n q i s offered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Users pay only for their use of the system, making the system affordable for small, medium and large-sized companies There is no upfront cost, and no l o n g - t e r m c o m m i t m e n t R e g u l a t o r y jurisdictions that adopt InnovaLinq as their primary mode for e-filing for application and renewal forms have use of the system with very favorable terms

The developers of InnovaLinq set out with one primary goal: reduce the administrative overhead of maintaining a license portfolio within a highly secure web-based environment For individual and corporate applicants, this means securely maintaining a large d a t a b a s e o f p e r s o n a l l y i d e n t i f i a b l e information used to generate license applications and renewals in less than a minute And for regulators, it means providing confidence that all the information needed for an application is

ture, the app will also offer a Linemate+ option, an upgrade with which users g a i n a c c e s s t o a p r e s o r t e d f e e d o f multi-trended plays. The absolute best on the app in seconds.

About Linemate

Linemate is a sports betting research app that launched in September 2022. The app was designed to make sports

ovation and landside move that’s expected to be completed in 2024. The company’s move to the latest SYNKROS casino technology started in 2021 with DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Illinois; Casino Queen Marquette in Marquette, Iowa; and Belle of Baton Rouge. Each property provides exciting rewards and benefits to its players, which are not currently transferable among the locations.

“The Queen Baton Rouge is their f o u r t h p r o p e r t y t o u t i l i z e a l o a d e d SYNKROS system with multi-site capab i l i t i e s . K o n a m i i s e x c i t e d f o r t h e

the most popular titles, all linked to the progressive Diamond Tree Jackpot, are also on display What’s more, Diamond King 2, Diamond King 3 and Diamond Tree 20 are all interconnected as they are linked to the 3-level Diamond Tree Progressive Jackpot, which can be won on any bet

Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “It’s a pleasure t o w e l c o m e t h e S t a r k b e t t e a m o n

board as Pragmatic Play’s latest partner in Latin America It’s another fantastically strong brand that we’re delighted to see Pragmatic Play bringing its content to and we’re sure the relationship is going to work out incredibly well for both parties ”

p r e s e n t , a n d m a ki n g i t e a s i e r t o access that information, all while maintaining a highly secure database environment reducing the risk and liability of a cybersecurity incident

If you are a corporate compliance manager overwhelmed with your growing license portfolio, an applicant who maintains multiple licenses, or a regulator who is looking for ways to reduce the administrative burden of receiving and processing applications, you should consider InnovaLinq as a solution Contact Innovum Technologies at 702 789 4200 or sales@innovumtechnologies com to discuss your needs Innovum Technologies will engage you in a consultative conversation and offer recommendations on potential solutions to meet your requirements

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betting more convenient and enjoyable, particularly for new bettors The a p p g a i n e d s o l i d t r a c t i o n s i n c e i t s launch, with 60,000-plus app and web d o w n l o a d s w o r l d w i d e a s w e l l a s numerous people visiting the site for the first time.

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opportunity to expand our partnership w i t h T h e Q u e e n C a s i n o & Entertainment, Inc., delivering amazing system reliability along with a ton of tools to help them compete in their local markets,” said Randy Caron, Vice P r e s i d e n t , S y s t e m s S a l e s a t K o n a m i Gaming, Inc. “We offer our sincere cong r a t u l a t i o n s t o T h e Q u e e n B a t o n Rouge on its grand opening and look forward to continued partnership.”

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o w w w . t h e q u e e n g a m i n g . c o m , w w w . t h e q u e e n br.com and www.konamigaming.com.

The company’s holistic approach to gaming solutions is being further demonstrated by the presence of the Casino management system, which is a n a l l - i n - o n e s y s t e m t h a t d e l i v e r s everything a gaming hall needs in one place, making it essential for maximizing the performance of any venue

H e n r y B e r g e r , C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e r a t S t a r k b e t , s a i d : “ S t a r k b e t h a s a l w a y s b e e n a p o p u l a r c h o i c e f o r L a t A m p l a y e r s a n d t h a t w i l l b e e v e n m o r e t r u e n o w w e w i l l h a v e c o n t e n t f r o m P r a g m a t i c P l a y i n o u r p o r t f o l i o I t s g a m e s a r e a m o n g t h e m o s t r e q u e s t e d a m o n g o u r p l a y e r s a n d w e ’ r e g o i n g t o a b l e t o o f f e r t h e m s o m u c h m o r e a s a r e s u l t o f t h i s a g r e em e n t ”

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