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GCA and Multimedia Games will showcase their latest and greatest at NIGA 2015, including the newest titles for the premium award-winning cabinet Platinum MPX: the Texan HDX, a premium Texas-sized cabinet standing eight feet tall; the brand new Apex V Topper featuring dual video monitors;

and Cash Boom Bang, the latest out-of-revenue game for the award-winning TournEvent system.

Platinum MPX will make another appearance at NIGA this year with two themes guaranteed to leave a lasting impression with players—Dracula and Haunted House After Dark. The 40-inch monitor, custom surround-sound with integrated sound chair and Earthquake Shakers will bring these themes to life. 

  They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and Multimedia is proving that adage true with its latest premium cabinet, the Texan HDX, an oversized cabinet that can showcase any of Multimedia’s standard video themes. The giant cabinet stands nearly eight feet tall, with monitors measuring 42 inches.

The Apex V Topper will have its first-ever showing at NIGA this year, showcased on a bank of new themes such as Artemis, Wild Things and Full Service. This new topper features a unique dual 15-inch video screen setup.

The High Rise Games series will continue to stand tall this year with four new themes–Queen of Diamonds, Pirates Skull & Bones, the Money Man Big Cash Spin and Smokin’ Hot Diamonds. Queen of Diamonds offers a nine-reel, 32-line theme featuring the never-before-seen Jackpot Jump, where progressive prizes “jump” by one or two tiers if the Jackpot Jump card or Queen of Diamonds is uncovered.

Back and better than ever is the award-winning TournEvent slot tournament system, complete with a wireless tablet option, the latest out-of-revenue game and new signage. Cash Boom Bang with 4 Reel Frenzy will take slot tournaments to the next level, as tournament screens explode into four sets of reels once a bomb appears. Making a cameo as well will be the latest sign option for TournEvent, a rotating 55-inch monitor with lighted accent dividers and the ability to be featured on new bank configurations.

From GCA’s cash access solutions, the CXC Lite, CXC 4.0 and JackpotXchange kiosks will be showcased, as well as the cage cash access solution Cash Club, the XView reporting tool, NEWave’s anti-money laundering software and Everi’s product suite for real money online gaming.

For more information, stop by booth No. 1121 or visit www.multimediagames.com.

With a strong gaming legacy spanning consumer arcade and home entertainment genres, Konami Gaming Inc. is known for developing games that ignite players’ imaginations and drive proven engagement, while advancing casino revenue and profit growth. Konami understands the needs of the Native American gaming industry, and has developed products that empower operators to get more from their floor using games and technology designed to perform across tribal casino markets and appeal to various customer demographics across specialized regions.

Konami is a complete gaming manufacturer that develops, designs, manufactures, distributes, sells and services slot machines and its award-winning casino management system Synkros. Konami games have proven staying power for engaging high-frequency gaming consumers, so operators throughout Indian Country know how Konami keeps players coming back.

Konami’s library of proven performing games continues to expand to popular themes and premium titles. In addition to the recent release of the industry’s first Dungeons & Dragons slot machines, Konami’s Neo Contra-themed video slots mark the first-ever release of Konami Digital Entertainment video game IP to the casino gaming industry.

This iconic entertainment legacy comes to slot players in the form of two premiere game themes on KP3: Mighty Warrior and Supreme Samurai. Each is equipped with a four-level stand-alone progressive, as well as proven Konami game mechanics like Xtra Reward and cascading reels. Neo Contra is featured on a custom Podium cabinet with exclusive product features such as an expanded top box, eye-catching dual topper and Konami’s all-new Symphonik 3D Sound, which harnesses all the power and awe of 3D audio technology while eliminating the need for separate in-chair or rear-satellite surround-sound speakers.

Synkros—best known for its reliability, innovative marketing tools and powerful analytics tools—is Konami’s leading-edge casino management system. Synkros features system-delivered slot tournaments using True-Time Tournaments, including a player-on-demand format that allows patrons to earn and play tournaments at their own convenience. For floorwide bonusing, it offers SuperSeries, a multi-tiered targeting tool with an expanding variety of new themes.

Konami’s Synkros has been selected by numerous Native American operators across Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, California and more. Konami continues to exhibit a leading advantage in casino systems technology, providing users with new innovations in the form of zero-cost annual version updates and upgrades to leverage as a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Konami distributes leading-edge products to casino properties across the globe. For more information, visit konamigaming.com.

For the past two decades, the Innovation Group has been recognized as the world’s most respected and sought-after research and advisory firm, specializing in the gaming, entertainment, hospitality and leisure industries.

As the premier provider of consulting and management services, the Innovation Group offers feasibility studies, market assessments and forecasts, economic impact studies, strategic and financial planning, economic diversification, legislative and government advisory, litigation and expert witness, online gaming strategy/research and a variety of related operational and marketing advisory services.

To date, the company’s research and analyses have driven more than $100 billion in investment decisions specific to gaming, entertainment, hospitality and leisure sectors across more than 80 countries and six continents. The Innovation Group’s accuracy and reliability are unparalleled, with its forecasts historically tracking within 5 percent of actual revenues across the most complex of gaming jurisdictions throughout the globe.

Additionally, areas of specialization have naturally expanded into related disciplines such as food and beverage, mixed-use retail, convention centers, sports/performance venues, social media, online gaming and other offerings that define the ever-changing world of leisure and entertainment.

The Innovation Group’s inventive, forward-looking staff of professionals is recognized throughout the industry for accurate analyses and forecasts, diverse services and a timely response to client needs. The company’s professionals have been exposed to industry-best practices worldwide, having helped bring many of the world’s largest entertainment and hospitality developments to fruition.

Multibillion-dollar organizations, government entities, global financial institutions, professional associations and private equity investors are just a few of the client business segments that have made prudent economic, financial, social and political decisions based on the Innovation Group’s analysis, advice and support.

For more information, visit theinnovationgroup.com.

A leader in the national gaming and hospitality design industry, HBG has cemented its reputation as a preferred designer of dynamic casino resort destinations and is ranked as one of the top 15 leading hospitality design firms in the country.

Since its founding 36 years ago, HBG has developed a reputation for design innovation and a market-driven perspective that focuses on optimizing brand presence and operational efficiency to aid clients in differentiating in today’s increasingly competitive market.

HBG is uniquely positioned as one of the largest providers of professional services in the Indian gaming industry. The firm was named National Indian Gaming Association Associate Member of the Year in 2012, with client relationships representing some of the most recognized tribal business enterprises across the U.S.

Recently completed Indian gaming projects include the addition of 1,000 hotel rooms and a 119,000-square-foot casino expansion at WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma for the Chickasaw Nation, and the 64,000-square-foot Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in New York for the Seneca Nation. HBG recently broke ground on the highly anticipated West Valley Resort in Sells, Arizona for the Tohono O’odham Nation and is providing planning and design services to properties owned and operated by Ho-Chunk Gaming, an economic enterprise of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin.

A five-time G2E Casino Design Award winner, HBG finds success by connecting its passion for the gaming, entertainment and leisure markets with its clients’ bottom-line performance. The 200-plus design and industry awards the firm has received are a testament to HBG’s dedication to responsive design solutions that drive competitive advantage.

HBG is known for “thinking differently” about design. The firm brings a unique perspective through its experience as developers and owners of hospitality and mixed-use developments. The firm is one of few architecture firms working in U.S. gaming and hospitality design to own, operate and develop its own four-star hotel–a highly successful Westin hotel located within a thriving entertainment district.

Often referred to as their “experiential laboratory for operational efficiency and design innovation,” members of HBG’s design team access day-to-day, real-time insights into the workings of an upscale property to thoroughly understand the implications design decisions have on operations and the guest experience. HBG’s team puts into practice key strategies to help its clients differentiate by leveraging its own market-proven experience.

For more information, please visit hbginc.com.

GTECH S.p.A. is a leading commercial operator and provider of technology in the regulated worldwide gaming markets, delivering best-in-class products and services with a commitment to the highest levels of integrity, responsibility and shareholder value creation. GTECH provides a comprehensive suite of gaming products, including machine gaming, systems, interactive, sports betting and lotteries.

GTECH designs, manufactures and distributes top-performing games, cabinets, central systems and associated software to legal gaming markets around the world through its Spielo product brand. The Spielo brand represents a complete range of end-to-end gaming products for diverse gaming segments, including distributed government-sponsored markets, commercial casino markets and Amusement With Prize markets.

GTECH offers a complete portfolio of award-winning interactive products, systems and services, all designed to work individually or together. Open architecture allows integration of third-party systems to easily create a successful online business tailored to customer needs. GTECH’s market-leading interactive products include a full range of games for poker, casino, bingo, sports betting and lottery markets. The firm maintains a professional team of interactive experts located worldwide to manage all call center, player marketing, fraud and protection, responsible gaming and CRM activities for customers.

GTECH is listed FTSE MIB at the Italian Stock Exchange under the trading symbol GTK, and is majority owned by De Agostini S.p.A. In 2013, GTECH had approximately $3.5 billion in revenues and 8,600 employees with operations in approximately 100 countries on six continents.

For more information, visit gtech.com.

Gaming Partners International manufactures and supplies a wide range of table game products and equipment to licensed casinos worldwide. Under the brand names of Paulson, Bourgogne et Grasset, Bud Jones and Gemaco, GPI provides high-quality casino currency such as chips, plaques and jetons, plus gaming furniture, layouts, cards, dice and accessories. GPI also is a leading provider of RFID currency and products, and table game solutions.

GPI has one of the most extensive suites of gaming currency and currency security features available in the industry. From its American-style Paulson, Bud Jones and B&G chip lines to the B&G European-style plaques and jetons, GPI provides customers an extensive array of options to meet each property’s specific requirements. All new and innovative products reflect the importance GPI places on developing solutions to meet customers’ growing and changing operational requirements.

One of GPI’s newest products is the Paulson Premium chip, incorporating the same décor materials used in its high-end European plaques and jetons into the Paulson chip’s outer ring.  The result is a chip that handles like a traditional clay chip with the style and dramatic visual appeal of décor. The Paulson Premium is an ideal choice for a casino’s high-denomination currency.

  GPI has expanded its B&G American-style chip offerings with the addition of the new injection-molded V-Series chips, produced with a new injection material formula that renders a more durable chip. The new chip formula also features ChipShield, an anti-fungal that keeps the chips cleaner and on the gaming floor longer.

The recent additions to GPI’s Gemaco branded playing cards and layouts also will be showcased, including three paper and two plastic playing card options and a selection of seven layout materials.

These new offerings along with GPI’s full range of table game products will be displayed at NIGA in Booth No. 2147.

For more information, please contact GPI’s local sales representative or visit gpigaming.com.

GLI has been a proud associate member and supporter of NIGA since 1999. That tradition continues in 2015, where GLI is a sponsor of NIGA 2015, and will be on the floor in booth No. 1522.

GLI works hard to help tribes maximize their experience with the company, and to help ensure the highest levels of compliance. The company’s testing services include the full range of devices and systems for Class II and Class III gaming, as well as mobile platforms and iGaming.

GLI’s reputation for integrity, quality, competence and independence is a result of the company’s incomparable team of action-driven professionals, including mathematicians and engineers who provide the most thorough, complete and independent testing possible. GLI is an independent, impartial third party, that does not take sides. The team of quality assurance guarantees that all the testing is accurate, fair and precise.

GLI’s consulting professionals are prepared to alleviate complex issues such as rule writing, annual rule and regulation review, development of auditing procedures for account and security plans, and new technology consultation.

GLI also offers a complete set of exclusive tools, such as GLIAccess, GLI Mobile and the GLiCloud total inventory tracking system.

Beyond testing, GLI offers a wide range of professional services including network security and internal system security audits, project management, consultation on regulation and responsible gaming and many more. GLI also offers a wide range of field testing services for the gaming floor, online accounting and promotional system audits, kiosk and system verifications and more.

Visit GLI during NIGA and discover how GLI is so much more than just testing.

For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. exists to create beautiful places for a balanced world. Simple and eloquent, the statement embodies the firm’s passion for design and its impact on clients, communities and the world.

Founded in 1968, the full-service design firm provides architecture, interior design and planning services for a diverse mix of client and project types, with significant focus over the last 24 years on gaming and entertainment. Bolstered by a staff of 272 in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Biloxi, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix, Seoul and Beijing, Cuningham Group provides the resources necessary to explore new ways of solving clients’ problems with dynamic and innovative design solutions that add value and advance the art of entertainment design.

The firm’s world-class portfolio—covering the spectrum from small and delicate spaces to complex and expansive projects—includes casinos, hotels, theaters, convention centers, restaurants, retail venues, master plans and support facilities for gaming and resort destinations throughout the U.S. and around the world.

As leaders in gaming and entertainment design, Cuningham Group is on the cutting edge of imaging the “casinos of the future.” Backed by a client-centered, collaborative approach called “Every Building Tells a Story,” which emphasizes one-of-a-kind solutions reflecting the vision of clients and the character of each property and site, Cuningham Group challenges clients to embrace bricks-and-mortar changes that support the evolving nature of gaming and its customer base while setting new standards for the future of entertainment.

Cuningham Group consistently is ranked among top firms, and its design work has been honored with more than 140 industry and market awards. Notably, the firm was ranked among the Top 5 Entertainment Firms by Engineering News Record in 2014. Such success can be attributed to visionary clients who understand the value of great design. 

Recent projects include the new 19-story hotel for Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee, winner of the 2014 NEWH Hospy Award for “Best LEED CI Project;” the rebranding of Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino in Biloxi; the renovation of Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks; and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in North Carolina opening in 2015.

The firm also celebrated the groundbreaking of the $1.4 billion All Net Resort and Arena in 2014. The Las Vegas Strip project will include an 860,000-square-foot, multi-purpose arena, pedestrian plaza and 5-star spa hotel.

For more information, visit cuningham.com.

Aristocrat and VGT will take it to the next level and present a winning combination at NIGA. The trade show marks the first time the brands will be exhibited in the same booth, No. 1231, since Aristocrat announced its acquisition of VGT last year. Now customers will have an unprecedented opportunity in Class II and Class III gaming from industry-leading suppliers.

Aristocrat will show the Wonder Wheels line, with an all-new Superman game and the Big Bang Theory, ranked one of the year’s most highly anticipated games.

Aristocrat’s Double Arc cabinet was named the most impressive piece of technology at G2E, and now appearing on it are Britney Spears and Buffalo Grand, the latest in the incredibly successful Buffalo franchise.

In the VERVEhd cabinet are Can Can de Paris and Sons of Anarchy, based on the hit TV show and ranked one of the year’s most anticipated games.

The new Behemoth sports an industry-leading 84-inch vertical LCD monitor that will bring Buffalo Stampede and the Big Bang Theory to NIGA.

Aristocrat also will show its extensive array of J*Series, E*Series and C*Series lines of games

VGT will debut several new products, with the spotlight on the company’s first wide-area progressives. The VGT Easy Money Jackpot offers players the chance for life-changing wins on the company’s most-loved games, including Mr. Money Bags, Hot Red Ruby, Lucky Ducky and Crazy Cherry.

VGT also will show two new progressive titles featuring the legendary Hot Red Ruby character. Ruby’s Lounge Life and Ruby’s Hot Red Cabaret use the same math model and base game features as Ruby’s original game, with the added excitement of multi-level progressive jackpot payouts.

The Oasis 360 solution is the most widely used in North America. Now in addition to the unparalleled strength of the Oasis 360 Core system, Aristocrat offers a line of best-of-breed solutions including the award-winning Episodic Bonusing, as well as Oasis One Link and Oasis Halo loyalty, each available to operators regardless of CMS used.

For more information, visit aristocrat-inc.com.

Ainsworth Game Technology is a leading-edge designer of innovative gaming machines and game software. Ainsworth offers a wide range of gaming products, including entertaining stand-alone progressives and linked games through its sales offices and distributors in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States.

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited was founded in 1995 by Len Ainsworth, who made a commitment to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of gaming machines, software and related equipment. Today, Ainsworth is a premier manufacturer of global gaming products, with more than 200 years of combined gaming experience. Ainsworth Game Technology is committed to a culture of quality, innovation and excellence.

Hardware

Ainsworth provides enhanced technology options featuring the A560 family of cabinets, peripherals and supporting hardware that meet and exceed the continued technology demands of the industry, and also provides hardware to support its market-leading premium game designs.

In 2015, Ainsworth will showcase its latest cabinet, the A560SL, which offers a striking 32-inch display and 19-inch LCD top screen complete with dynamic attract lighting.

The A560SL cabinet delivers a wide range of entertaining games, including the standout performers Rumble Rumble and Flying Horse. New titles, including King Cat, Fire Wizard, Ice Wizard,  5 Power 7s and 5 Mega 7s, plus new brands including Frontier, 5 Star Jackpots, Order of the Dragon and Fire Storm will be displayed. The high-profile licensed products Showgirls and Sound of Music will also be featured on the A560SL.

The Magnificent 7 Reloaded and Reels of Wheels Horsepower will be showcased on the super-sized A560 Wide Boy, featuring a 32-inch landscape-mode LCD top box and game-driven LED lighting.

An impressive lineup of themes for the core GamePlus library zlxo also will be introduced, including new titles in the Quad Shot, Play 100Lines/Play 50Lines/Play 40 Lines, Wheel Winner, Ultimate Choice and High Denom brands.

Leading Global Game Portfolio

Ainsworth provides a wide range of game titles that are developed using a base of new and proven product brands, incorporating stand-alone and link progressives, including premium products supported with market-leading game options and features.

For more information, please visit ainsworth.com.au or call 702-778-9000.