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Zitro Set to Impress at This Year’s Show with Diverse Product Portfolio

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At this year’s show, Zitro, located at booth #1454, is exhibiting thrilling new releases for its GLARE cabinet line, which will highlight its pledge for innovation and excellence in gaming, as well as a commitment to the Tribal Gaming market

In the past year, Zitro has achieved remarkable success in the country, expanding to 14 states and reaching over 90 casinos It has tripled its growth through s t r a t e g i c i n v e s t m e n t s i n t e c h n o l o g y , i n f r astructure and personn e l ; a n d Z i t r o a n t i c ipates that its showcase for this year’s show, combined with its new range of products tailored for the U S market, will ensure a unique experience for players and guarantee returns to operators’ investments.

Attendees can find multiple game titles that have already proven their global success, captivating both operators and players alike, such as Fu Frog and Fu Pots, which are available for both the Illusion and Allure Glare cabinets and are designed based on market trends such as persistent elements and multi-level progressives.

Additionally, Zitro plans to showcase already popular featured products that were initially launched during their last appearance at G2E Las Vegas – each designed for their Illusion, Allure or Altius Glare cabinets, such as Billy the Pig,

Karuk Tribe Completes Solar Project

The Karuk Tribe has completed the operational launch of a historic solar project, marking a significant stride towards sustainability and environmental stewardship in Happy Camp, California Following 18 months of efforts, the tribe’s vision has materialized with the e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f a t h r e e - a c r e s o l a r f a r m adjacent to their Rain Rock Casino, supporte d b y a s u b s t a n t i a l

Department of Energy (DOE) grant

The tribe matched a nearly $2 million DOE grant, further reducing i t s c a r b o n f o o t p r i n t and embracing renewable energy solutions

Spearheaded by Chairman Russell “Buster” Attebery, the solar project stands as a testament to the tribe’s commitment to preserving the environment The solar project aligns with the Karuk Tribe’s dedication to environmental sustainability

The Red Screen of Fortune –Scorching Million by Velvix

You’ve probably heard of the “blue screen of death” – the dreaded prompt that shows up just before your computer is about to crash But have you heard about the “red screen of fortune”? While not the feature’s actual title, this can be used to describe the key feature offered up by Velvix’s latest g a m e t i t l e , Scorching Million.

A v o l c a n ot h e m e d g a m e t i t l e , S c o r c h i n g Million is a higher v o l a t i l i t y g a m e that offers several u n i q u e e l e m e n t s f o r p l a y e r s t o enjoy. The first is t h e F r e e S p i n A l e r t . T r i g g e r e d r a n d o m l y d u r i n g gameplay, a siren b l a r e s w h i l e t h e game play screen f l a s h e s r e d . D u r i n g t h e r a nd o m l y d e t e rmined time period this is happening, the player can smash the spin button to enjoy unlimited free games until the feature ends

game Players will touch the volcanos, causing them to erupt in an explosion of credits and even jackpots!

The unique red screen feature is combined with a ton of animation, sounds and random events happening on screen. This is definitely one of the

However, in addition to all of the f r e e s p i n a c t i o n , p l a y e r s h a v e t h e chance to collect volcano symbols during this feature If collected, a player will trigger a second feature, which will present itself after the red screen alert has finished During this final phase of the feature, players will be invited to select volcanos from a map, where the total number of volcanos to be selected corresponds to the total number of volcano symbols collected in the free

Konami To Showcase New Releases This

g r o u p ’ s m o s t e x c i t i n g a n d a c t i v e games, featuring sounds that will surely turn heads of anyone walking by And of course, most importantly, the chance for big wins by players!

Scorching Million is one of several new games available for placement on casino floors today and is available for trial at the Velvix booth #1220 Come by and scope out this and other exciting new titles from Velvix!

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Konami Gaming is unveiling numerous new releases at the show this year Unwooly Riches™ is among the event’s b i g s h o w c a s e s , j o i n i n g m a n y n e w l i n k e d p r o g r e s s i v e s a v a i l a b l e a c r o s s K o n a m i ’ s D i m e n s i o n ™ c a b i n e t l i n e K o n a m i ’ s n e w e s t l a r g e - f o r m a t machine, Dimension 43×3™, is also a new arrival at the show, with its 43inch stacked monitors reaching nearly nine feet into the air Top Synkros® casino systems advancements on the tradeshow floor will include an awardw i n n i n g m o b i l e a p p , S y n k r o s P r o g r e s s i v e M a n a g e m e n t ™ ( S P M ) f l o o r - w i d e p r o g r e s s i v e t e c h n o l o g y and Gift & Go integration In addition, Konami’s iGaming team is showcasing dozens of popular Konami slot cre-

The DTX-Link Cash Dispenser from DiTRONICS

DiTRONICS presents its cash dispenser

DTX-Link, a fully integrated cash dispensing solution designed to provide casino cage automation or to serve as a standalone jackpot pay station A key feature of DTX-Link is its interface with all the major casino management systems

DTX-Link can payout in cash, issue tickets or a combination of both In the cage, DTX-Link reduces drawer preparation time and cashier drawer counts at the end of a shift It speeds up transactions, improving customer service while at the same time providing full-time employee savings DTX-Link can be used as a jackpot pay station on the casino floor Transactions include ticket redemption, ticket issuance/split cash, integrated cash services, jackpot fulfillment, chip redemption and issuance, marker draws, vault buys, bill break and data capture from other applications. The DTX-Link cash dispensers are an enterprise solution which are controlled, monitored and managed by a server with robust reporting, which can be cus-

tomized to meet customer requirements. It has the capacity to hold 15,000 notes of mixed denominations in five, 3,000 currency cassettes. After many years of industry frustration, DiTRONICS has pioneered an enterprise level software solution integrated directly into your casino management system powered by the proprietary DTX-Link software. No third party software is required.

ations available for online social and real money sites

“Knowing the distinct creativity, visual appearance and ingenuity that surround the latest releases, Konami and its customers are entering this y e a r ’ s I n d i a n G a m i n g T r a d e s h o w &

Convention with particular momentum a n d e x c i t e m e n t , ” s a i d T o m J i n g o l i , E x e c u t i v e V i c e P r e s i d e n t a n d C h i e f

Operating Officer at Konami Gaming

“Our Konami team is working closely with casinos to deliver new entertainm e n t v a l u e a n d t o p t e c h n o l o g y options to power their floor – both now and long into the future ”

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c r e d i b l y e y ecatching entertainment like Unwooly Riches, Konami has a wide array of creative game options available now for placement,” said Jay Bertsch, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Konami Gaming “And this drive toward new innovation is just as apparent across our Synkros casino systems technology, with tools to empower casino teams while enhancing guest convenience ”

Konami’s Synkros casino management system will also provide impor-

tant advancements, all available for c u s t o m e r s

r e s s i v e M a n a g e m e n t ( S P M ) i s a s y s t e m - b a s e d , f l o o r - w i d e p r o g r e s s i v e j a c k p o t a n d m y s t e r y bonusing module, which can be configured to run on a single machine, bank of machines, casino zones or even the entire gaming floor Operators can also experience the latest features in Konami’s Konetic™ employee mobile application, including its new patron and finder modules

For omnichannel delivery of traditional land-based gaming and online gaming, Konami is pushing land-based c o n t e n t t o i t s o n l i n e g a m e l i b r a r y through its remote gaming server for H T M L 5 d e l i v e r y c o m p a t i b l e a c r o s s s m a r t p h o n e s , t a b l e t s a n d d e s k t o p devices

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Slot Awards

• Top Performing New Core Video for Coin Trio™ Fortune Trails™

• Top Performing Game – EMEA for Mo’Mummy™ Valley of The Riches™

• Most Innovative Land-Based Game for NFL Super Bowl Jackpots™

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u n d t h e w o r l d , o u r p e op l e a r e l e a d i n g t h e c h a r g e t o d i f f e r e nt i a t e t h e g a m i n g i n d u s t r y a n d t h e s e a c c o l a d e s a r e a t e s t a m e n t t o o u r t a le n t e d s t a f f m e m b e r s w h o a r e c o mm i t t e d t o d e l i v e r i n g f o r o u r c u st o m e r s ” A d d i t i o n a l l y , A n a x i ™ , a d i v i s i o n

within Aristocrat Leisure Limited, took home Top Performing Omni-Channel Slot for Buffalo™

The EKG Slot Awards are produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and r e c o g n i z e e x c e l l e n c e i n s l o t g a m e d e v e l o

Turning Stone Earns Four Forbes Four-Star Awards

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Casino with four of its Four-Star Awards for 2024. The Lodge, Skʌ :nʌ : Spa, TS Steakhouse and Wildflowers were each recognized for e x c e p

service, distinguishing Turning Stone as the only resort in New York to earn f o u r F o r b e s F o u r - S t a r A w a r d s T S Steakhouse and Wildflowers are the only restaurants in New York outside of New York City to earn a Five- or Four-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide

A key contributor to earning this year’s Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards is the significant investments Turning Stone is making to evolve the guest e x p e r i e n c e T h e L o d g e r e c e n t l y revealed a total transformation of its 95 guest rooms, bringing a sophisticated, timeless design The renovated guest rooms are in addition to recent investments made at The Lodge, including T h e L o d g e L o u n g e a n d T h e L o d g e

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Forbes Travel Guide rates properties in more than 80 different countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East

Mohegan Sun Arena Named Casino Venue of the Year by Pollstar

Mohegan Sun Arena has been named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, California. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours a n d e x e c u t i v e s . “ B e s t C a s i n o / R e s o r t Venue of the Year” is an inaugural category for the award ceremony, making Mohegan Sun Arena the first to receive the recognition

excellence for the Mohegan brand, and our dedication to programming some of the best entertainment in the industry. Thank you to Pollstar, our partners at Live Nation and the experts who voted for us.”

With only 600 hotels, 121 restaurants and 201 spas in the world to achieve a Forbes Four-Star Award, Turning Stone continues to be distinguished as one of the most prestigious properties in the world.

“The Forbes Four-Star Award is a r e c o g n i t i o n o f t h e i n c r e d i b l e g u e s t experiences that have earned all of Turning Stone Enterprises a sterling reputation,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida I n d i a n N a t i o n R e p r e s e n t a t

Executive Officer “These awards reflect our team members’ exceptional skill and passion for delivering the best-inclass guest service that Turning Stone Resort Casino, and all our enterprises, have become known for ” T u

“With over 1,200 casinos in the U S , to be singled out as the best by Pollstar is a tribute to the men and women who run our entertainment venues,” said Tom Cantone, President o f S p o r t s & E n t e r t a i n m e n t f o r Mohegan “When you put people first, great things happen This is the second national recognition Mohegan Sun has received for entertainment this year B o t h a c c o l a d e s a r e a v a l i d a t i o n o f

T h e r e c o g n i t i o n f r o m P o l l s t a r ’ s p a n e l o f e x p e r t s a n d m e m b e r s m a r k s t h e 2 0 t h n a t i o n a l e n t e r t a i n m e n tf o c u s e d a w a r d r e c e i v e d b y M o h e g a n S u n I n D e c e m b e r 2 0 2 3 , M o h e g a n S u n w a s n a m e d t h e 2 0 2 4 “ B e s t C a s i n o w i t h L i v e E n t e r t a i n m e n t ” i n N e w s w e e k ’ s a n n u a l R e a d e r s ’ C h o i c e A w a r d s I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e 1 0 , 0 0 0 - s e a t , award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun’s live entertainment venu e s i n c l u d e t h e W o l f D e n , C o m i x Roadhouse, Novelle, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Cabaret Theatre and the newly renovated Sun Patio

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Signs Agreement with Jackpot Digital

Paragon Casino Resort to Host Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Paragon Casino Resort have partn e r e d w i t h T h e A r t s C o u n c i l o f A v o y e l l e s t o b r i n g t h e 1 2 t h a n n u a l A v o y e l l e s A r t s & M u s i c F e s t i v a l t o

Paragon Casino Resort

“Paragon has served this community for 30 years and our involvement in the parish has been our most valued mission,” said Marshall Ray Sampson, S r , P a r a g o n C a s i n o R e s o r t G e n e r a l M a n a g e r “ I can’t think of a b e t t e r w a y t o show our love a n d a p p r e c i at i o n t h a n t o l e n d o u r g r o u n d s t o host the largest and most antici p a t e d f e s t i v a l of the year.”

T h e e v e n t i n c l u d e e n t e rtainment in the Mari Showroom, arts and crafts in the grand hall and kidfriendly activities.

nation’s birthday ”

The Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival includes the longest-running July 4th parade in the state, live music from Louisiana musicians, food booths, and car and fireworks shows The festival brings over 3,000 visitors to Marksville every year

“ T h e A v o y e l l e s A r t s & M u s i c Festival is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience the hospitality

and culture that Avoyelles has to offer,” s a i d W i l

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Extends Caesars Entertainment iGaming Agreement

The Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has extended an agreement w i t h C a e s a r s E n t e r t a i n m e n t f o r i G a m i n g m a rk e t a c c e s s r i g h t s s u b j e c t t o r e g u l a t o r y a p p r o v a l s A s p a r t o f t h e t r a n s a c t i o n , C a e s a r s g a i n s a c c e s s t o t h e S a u l t T r i b e ’ s

i G a m i n g s k i n s , e n a b l i n g C a e s a r s t o operate additional digital brands in Michigan, and existing WynnBET customers will be transitioned to Caesars’ Michigan iGaming platform, pending r e g u l a t o r y a p p r o v a l s . W y n n a n d Caesars will receive non-cash considera t i o n , i n c l u d i n g e x t i n g u i s h m e n t , reductions and assignment of certain contractual obligations related to both parties’ businesses.

provide Caesars with the opportunity to expand further into one of the largest iCasino markets in the United States while continuing to o p e r a t e b o t h

Caesars Sportsbook and Caesars Palace

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C a e s a r s i n t e n d s t o t r a n s i t i o n t h e W y n n B E T i C a s i n o o p e r a t i o n s i n Michigan later this year to one of the flagship gaming brands within the Caesars portfolio

“The heart of the festival remains t h e s a m e , ” s a i d A l l i s o n A u g u s t i n e , President of the Avoyelles Arts Council. “Our goal is to highlight art and music in our region while bringing the comm u n i t y t o g e t h e r t o c e l e b r a t e o u r

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The festival will take place Thursday, July 4, beginning with a parade through Marksville at 10:00 a.m. and opening ceremonies at Paragon Casino Resort following immediately after.

Shark’s Lock from Bluberi

Introducing Shark’s Lock™, a thrilling slot machine experience that draws i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m B l u b e r i ’ s h i t t i t l e , Devil’s Lock™ Dive into the depths of e x c i t e m e n t a s y o u s p i n t h e r e e l s a d o r n e d w i t h f i e r c e s h a r k s y m b o l s , mysterious locks, and a touch of devilish charm This aquatic-themed slot machine promises an immersive gam-

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Lún Pán Dú, 88 Link Shiro and more

Adding to the anticipation, Zitro plans to present new games for the U S market: Drum Dynasty, available for both the Allure and Fusion Glare cabin e t s , w h i c h f e a t u r e s t w o u n i q u e bonuses – Bonus Mighty and Bonus P o w e r – w h e r e t h e d r u m s i n c r e a s e prizes of all Link symbols in every spin;

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“We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our solar project, reflecting our steadfast commitment to sustainability and responsible e n e r g y p r a c t i c e s , ” s a i d C h a i r m a n Russell “Buster” Attebery “This endeavor underscores our resolve to forge a

ing adventure with its captivating visuals and engaging gameplay Embark on an underwater journey where the elus i v e s h a r k s y m b o l s a c t a s b o t h guardians and key holders to unimaginable treasures Watch as the reels come alive with the fluid motion of sharks navigating the deep blue sea, each spin u n l o c k i n g t h e p o t e n t i a l f o r t h r i l l i n g

Night Link, which will be displayed on the Illusion Glare cabinet and features t h r e e e x c i t i n g f u n c t i o n a l i t i e s –Boomerang, Storm and Collect – that can be combined to allow players to access up to eight different bonus links; and Epic Empires, displayed on the premium Altius Glare and featuring a new and unique 3-Level Link Evolution

All in all, Zitro’s catalog of products, including the new launches for

fully sustainable business model for the benefit of our tribe and future generat i o n s B y u t i l i z i n g s o l a r e n e r g y , w e a c t i v e l y w o r k t o w a r d s d e c r e a s i n g dependence on conventional energy sources and minimizing our ecological footprint ”

The strategic positioning of the three-acre solar farm adjacent to the

“It was paramount that our next partner in iGaming possessed both expertise in the U.S. iGaming market and a history of strong partnerships in Indian Country,” said Austin Lowes, Chairman of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. “We believe we found that with Caesars and look forward to being part of their new iCasino offering.”

W y n n B E T ’ s i G a m i n g o p e r a t i o n s

“ A s w e c o n t i n u e t o g r o w o u r iGaming franchise, the assumption of W y n n B E T ’ s i G a m i n g o p e r a t i o n s i n Michigan allows us to tap into a significant market and customer base, providing a crucial step forward in growing our digital products and offering players more ways to play,” said Matt Sunderland, Senior Vice President and C h i e f i G a m i n g O f f i c e r f o r C a e s a r s E n t e r t a i n m e n t . “ W e a r e h o n o r e d t o work with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and look forward to growing with them in Michigan.”

The Sault Tribe currently owns and operates Kewadin Casinos, which consist of five land-based casinos located t h r o u g h o u t t h e U p p e r P e n i n s u l a o f Michigan.

wins With its innovative design and t h r i l l i n g c o n c e p t , Shark’s Lock guara n t e e s a g a m i n g experience like no o t h e r , c o m b i n i n g t h e m y s t e r y o f D e v i l ’ s L o c k w i t h the ferocity of the ocean’s most iconic predator Shark’s Lock is also available in Class III

the U S market, look very promising Z i t r o U S A ’ s C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e r , Derik Mooberry, confirmed the company’s excitement about attendance at this year’s show: “We are eager to show both operators and players, as well as t h e T r i b a l G a m i n g C o m m u n i t y , o u r strong product portfolio at this year’s show Our global teams have been tirelessly working to deliver the best gaming experiences to captivate players,

Rain Rock Casino represents a significant leap towards the tribe’s energy conservation goals Projections reveal its potential to offset up to 90% of the c a s i n o ’ s a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i o n t r a i l e r s ’ current electrical usage, notably reducing their carbon footprint Beyond this aim, the project seeks to bolster stability and reliability in accessing power for

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the surrounding rural areas A n o t h e r p o r t i o n o f t h e p r o j e c t aims to benefit the wider community by significantly reducing electrical cons u m p t i o n a t v i t a l l o c a t i o n s T h i s i n c l u d e s p r o v i d i n g s o l a r - p o w e r e d energy to the tribe’s wellness center and the homes of 39 tribal elders in Yreka, Happy Camp and Orleans