NOVOMATIC Americas to introduce an impressive variety of its latest products to Tribal Gaming customers at NIGA 2018

Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 (25-26 March)

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Curves are Cool! Supported by the NOVOMATIC Group, NOVOMATIC Americas is looking forward to highlighting its latest product innovations on Booth #546 at the National Indian Gaming Association’s upcoming trade show NIGA 2018 on April 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Sleek cabinets, licensed content and exhilarating progressives will be the focus of NOVOMATIC Americas stand this year at NIGA 2018. For the first time at NIGA 2018, Tribal Gaming customers will see NOVOMATIC’s three stunning new cabinets make their US debut – PANTHERA™ 2.27, PANTHERA™ Curve 1.43 and the V.I.P. LOUNGE™ Curve 1.43. These will be presented alongside a strong variety of entertaining, licensed content, core content and exciting new linked progressive jackpot product lines.

Center stage at the NOVOMATIC Americas booth will be two strong, licensed games displayed in a PlayerPocket™ format, From Dusk Till Dawn™ and the iconic TV show hit, MacGyver™, for an impressive licensed content preview.

“NIGA is one of the most exciting yearly tradeshows we attend,” said Rick Meitzler, President and CEO of Novomatic Americas. “We’re looking forward to this year’s show because it gives our Tribal customers a chance to see what we have been working on over the last year. Showing for the first time in the US, we have the PANTHERA™ and PANTHERA™ Curve  cabinets and the V.I.P. LOUNGE™ Curve , licensed content with From Dusk Till Dawn™ and MacGyver™ and our new Enchanted Fortunes Linked Jackpot™ product. It definitely demonstrates our continued commitment to offering Tribal innovations that drive performance.”

For gaming in a smooth, epic style, the PANTHERA™ 2.27 and PANTHERA™ Curve 1.43 will be front and center. The distinctive PANTHERA™ 2.27, with two 27” inch LCD screens is a straightforward design, featuring an interactive 15.6” TouchDeck™ and subtle LED effects that provide for a superior player experience and ultimate performance. The PANTHERA™ Curve 1.43 will be the striking standard as power and performance will keep players engaged and on the edge of their seat with the imposing 4K-ready 43” curve screen, with a high design that visibility hits the mark for a sophisticated and fun player presentation.

The V.I.P. focus continues with the V.I.P. LOUNGE™ Curve 1.43 – the compact curve is the modern gamers choice! The perfect gaming curve view and interactive LED illumination delivers an even more compelling gaming experience. The curved screen and viewing angle enhances the suite of premium game content offered on the V.I.P. LOUNGE™ Curve 1.43. This breathtaking cabinet, with its space-optimized format and its vertical 4K-ready 43″ curve touchscreen, will feature a host of new titles for 2018.

Going Wildly Progressive! NOVOMATIC Americas shows its WILD side with the ENCHANTED FORTUNES LINKED JACKPOT™ suite of hot new games. This linked progressive jackpot system connects two or more slots to create wildly rewarding jackpot experiences with four-win levels: Mini, Minor, Major and Grand! The latest NOVO LINE™ suite of games such as Asian Fortunes™, Goddess Rising™, Pyramid Fortunes™, Vampire Fortunes™ and Voodoo Fortunes™ among others, can be linked to contribute to the wild shared Enchanted Fortunes Lined Jackpot™. NOVOMATIC Americas will also feature the JACKPOT EDITION™ deluxe progressive jackpot experience which brings a new level of progressive excitement. After a successful product launch at Foxwoods Resort Casino, an expanded electronic table games offering, with the SPREAD-BET powered by Cammegh, will also be presented and feature Black Jack, Roulette, Sic Bo and Baccarat, as well as multi-game slots. SPREAD-BET offers intriguing betting and wagering options for the player through innovative Roulette side bets. NOVO LINE Novo Unity™ II offers virtual versions of the most popular electronic table games and slots in multiple configuration options. These games enhance the most successful electronic table game titles with a remarkable visual player appeal.

With the success of the social online casino for Foxwoods Resort Casino, the recent launch of “PlayTIcasino” for Treasure Island Resort & Casino, and a major deal with Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming, the team of Greentube Pro will be in the NOVOMATIC Americas booth to discuss its social casino products. Greentube Pro offers a wealth of NOVOMATIC and other successful land-based slot titles in a play-for-fun format and will be available to discuss custom options for Tribal Gaming customers.

The OCTAVIAN myACP modular casino management system, which is highly adaptable to casino or route operations, will also be available for demonstration. It is backed by Octavian’s significant experience, comprising over 30,000 gaming machines worldwide. It provides a comprehensive floor management solution that provides real-time data, using an “add-on” as needed approach to system structure for casinos or route operations.

“This is another exciting year for NOVOMATIC Americas and our Tribal Gaming customers. Significant decision makers are on hand and we take tremendous pride in our Tribal Gaming development focus, strategic growth and product presence,” added Meitzler. “We’ve grown thoughtfully, intentionally and with a great commitment to offering the latest in cabinets, content, systems and performance for all of our customers. This year we’re launching never before seen cabinets and concepts to demonstrate that this is an important show and we are serious about driving revenue in meaningful ways for our Tribal Gaming partners.”

 

About NOVOMATIC

The NOVOMATIC Group is one of the biggest international producers and operators of gaming technologies and employs around 29,500 staff worldwide. Founded by entrepreneur Professor Johann F. Graf in 1980, the Group has locations in more than 50 countries and exports high-tech electronic gaming equipment and solutions to more than 75 countries. The Group operates around 270,000 gaming terminals and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in its some 2,100 plus gaming operations as well as via rental concepts.

Through its numerous international subsidiaries, the NOVOMATIC Group is fully active in all segments of the gaming industry and thus offers a diversified Omni-channel product portfolio to its partners and clients around the world. This product range includes land-based gaming products and services, management systems and cash management, online/mobile and social gaming solutions as well as lottery and sports betting solutions together with a range of sophisticated ancillary products and services.

 


Source: European Gaming Industry News

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