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The Drop test drives IGT’s new firework games
Firework Game Overview Firework is a feature-rich game family designed to engage players with multiple layers of entertainment, centred around a classic Hold ‘N’ Spin mechanic – with a unique twist: a Hold & Spin feature, (the Bagua Feature) within the actual Hold & Spin Feature itself. The Bagua Feature gives players the chance to…
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Aristocrat releases explosive Dyna Blitz games
Aristocrat’s latest release the Dyna Blitz game family, are designed to deliver punchy gameplay and a modern player experience. These new titles, Panda Boss, Mad Rooster, and Ox Rocks, are packed with Repeat Win mechanics, classic Hold & Spin elements, and character-driven fun. The Basics – Cabinets and Jackpots The Dyna Blitz games are launching…
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Ainsworth’s Fortune Bull and Dragons Treasure: high volatility games for the modern gaming floor
In today’s competitive environment, Gaming Managers are constantly seeking innovative content that not only performs but also engages the players. Ainsworth has responded to that demand with the launch of two new high volatility game families: Fortune Bull™ and Dragons Treasure™. Designed to elevate player engagement these high volatility SAP games blend traditional hold-and-spin formats…
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Revolutionising player engagement: IGT’s Service Window
On any gaming floor, where personalisation and real-time service define the customer experience, it’s surprising that many Australian clubs and hotels still haven’t tapped into one of the most powerful tools already available for all touchscreen machines on their gaming floor: the IGT Service Window. While major casinos and more progressive clubs in Australia have…
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Banktech delivers Australia’s first 5-cassette CRT
Banktech is proud to introduce the QuickPay XL5, Australia’s first and only cash redemption terminal (CRT) with five cassettes—setting a new benchmark in cash handling efficiency for gaming venues nationwide. Engineered for performance and built with the user in mind, the QuickPay XL5 offers venues the ability to dispense five denominations, or more of their…
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Global CCU Lite – the gaming system crafted for smaller venues
UTOPIA Gaming Systems is pleased to launch Global CCU Lite – a powerful, streamlined gaming system designed specifically for smaller gaming venues. Developed with feedback from industry operators, the new CCU Lite version of the popular Global Gaming System, delivers the functionality venues need most, without the complexity. This purpose-built solution empowers clubs and pubs…
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In the news – poker machine reforms in SA and VIC
The VIC government delays player cards and gambling limits in clubs and pubs, and the Greens have called for the removal of poker machines completely in SA VIC Pokie Reform Delayed as Budget Reaps $800 Million Windfall The Victorian government has quietly pushed back its plans to roll out poker machine reforms aimed at helping…
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Make gaming compliance simpler with technology
A new era dawns—one that demands vigilance, empathy, and a commitment to player well-being. The introduction of new RGO gaming regulations and a renewed focus on AML/CTF has increased the need to proactively interact with player behaviour and cash movements. These regulations require managers to pick up on what can be very subtle escalations in…
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Aristocrat Leisure reports solid first-half FY25 results
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has posted a strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2025, with group revenue rising 8.7% year-on-year to AU$3.03 billion (US$1.96 billion). This performance highlights the resilience and adaptability of the company, despite regional disparities and macroeconomic headwinds. The growth was primarily driven by its land-based gaming operations in…
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AML/CTF And compliance issues catching out USA casinos too
A recent spate of fines from regulators have been levied to several high-profile USA Casinos over AML compliance. This is a much broader issue worldwide that may bring in higher compliance requirements for AML / CTF and sanctions. Wynn Resorts In Nevada, Wynn Resorts is preparing to settle past money-laundering failures. The state’s gambling regulator, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB),…
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Strategic game choices – understanding the games and your players
Choosing a new game to add to your gaming floor is an important decision and one that can involve a financial risk. Often gaming managers chose games they like personally but making a strategic choice, based on solid data, is more involved and frequently more successful, particularly when it comes to maintaining game variety. There…
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NT Pokies – balancing community impact and economic reality
The ongoing debate over poker machines in the Northern Territory has intensified following comments from former Prime Minister John Howard, who described them as a serious social issue that demands immediate attention. His remarks came after it was revealed that Alice Springs has seen a sharp increase in poker machines in recent years—184 new machines…