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AGS (866) 720-6105playags.com NIGA Booth #1144

At NIGA’s 2017Indian GamingTradeshow andConvention, AGSwill invite tribalgaming leadersacross the countryto experience howit’s been playingharder and playingsmarter to delivercasino floors trans-format i ve newproducts, includ-ing its stunning,new premium cabinet Orion, its first-ever commercial-gradecard shuffler Dex S™, and its new customizable, white-labelBonus Spin™ progressive technology. AGS will also unveil thefirst look at its new social casino solutions for tribal operators,which are designed to offer new ways to engage with playersand extend their brands.

Headlining the slot segment, AGS’ Orion takes premiumcabinet design into a new world of performance, flexibility,and style. From its 42” LCD HD touchscreen portrait monitor to the striking full-color LED lights that encircleit, Orion is impossible to miss or ignore. Fueled by a dynamiclibrary of high-performing game content, Orion offers acollection of low- and high-volatility games, multi-linked progressives, and incredible bonus features. Fu Nan FuNu™, River Dragons™, and Fire Wolf II™ – three new titlehighlights debuted this year – offer players captivating gamecontent with emotive features, stunning interactive graphics,and immersive sound packages.

With more than 1,500 placements across the country in lessthan two years, AGS’ table product portfolio has taken theindustry by storm and continues to accelerate. Headlining thetable segment, AGS will display its single-deck card shuffler,which first debuted at G2E 2016. This card shuffler – the Dex S –is designed for poker rooms and hand-pitched or hand-dealt

games, and brings an economical and functional alternative tothe card shuffler marketplace. Also in the starting line-up is thenew white-label version of the company’s Bonus Spin progres-sive technology packed with updated graphics and software, newhardware, and customizable branding, paytables, and topawards.

Headlining the interactive segment, AGS will debut itsnew social casino offerings designed for gaming operators. Its new Social White Label Casino solution is a turn-key, free-to-play mobile app platform that blends your casino’sbrand with AGS’ player-favorite games into an interactivecasino experience players can take anywhere.

Ainsworth Game Technology (702) 954-3000agtslots.com NIGA Booth #723

Ainsworth will showcase more than 60 games – includingbrand-new titles for both Class II and Class III markets – atthe NIGA tradeshow. In total, Ainsworth’s game library nowtops 200 unique titles, giving casino operators a wide selectionof compelling game content for the company’s full line ofinnovative cabinets, including the A600®, A640® and A600®Slant Top.

Gaming professionals working throughout Indian Country will see the latest innovations and technologies on display at this year's NIGA tradeshow. Here is what the leading game manufacturers will be unveiling…

NIGA 2017: Spotlight on New Game Technology

“NIGA is one of the most meaningful yearlytradeshows we attend. We’re exceptionallyexcited about this year’s show because it givesour tribal customers a chance to experience thehigh-performing new products we’ve developedas one company over the past 18 months. From an impressive new premium cabinet to an innovative single-deck card shuffler to newcustomizable B2B social casino offerings, thisyear’s lineup is historic for AGS and demonstratesour continued commitment to offering IndianCounty innovations that drive performance.”

David Lopez, President & CEOAGS

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Highlighting Ainsworth’s display will be two Sweet Zone Xtreme titles – Rumble Thunder and Toro Treasure –that are the first games developed by thecompany’s new U.S. game developmentteam. The games take proven Sweet Zonegameplay to the next level with excitingfree games bonuses with the line counttripled. Toro Treasure also offers a respinwhen the Sweet Zone is triggered.

The games take full advantage of thestunning A640®, which features optimalviewing on a 40-inch high-definition LCDgame screen and an attractive design creating powerful game experiences witheye-catching game art.

The cabinet comes standard with atouchscreen LCD button deck with amechanical “bash button” to combinethe ease of new technology with theexcitement of traditional slot play. Plus, an optional 27-inch LCD topperwill attract players across busy casinofloors.

Rumble Thunder and Toro Treasure are also available onthe A560®SL cabinet.

Ainsworth launched its entrance into the Class II market lastyear at NIGA and has seen success across the country. This yearit will showcase its eye-catching A600® cabinet for Class II forthe first time at the show, including several new titles that havehad strong performance in Class III markets.

Titles shown on the A600® will include Twice the Diamonds,Cash Cave, Mustang Fortune, Light ‘Em Up and other games

proven to perform on U.S. casino floors. Also on display for Class II will be new titles on the

A560SL®, Wideboy, A560® and Atlas 100 cabinets. Highlightsinclude two of Ainsworth’s most popular titles – Rumble Rumble and Flying Horse – now being offered in Class II markets on the A560SL® cabinet.

Aristocrat (702) 270-1000 aristocrat-us.com NIGA Booth #834

Leading Aristocrat’s exhibit at NIGA is the new Relm™ stepper cabinet, which showcases the combined strengths ofAristocrat and VGT and ushers in a new era of what's possible

in stepper excitement. Built from the ground upspecifically for traditional stepper players, Relm

perfectly blends VGT’s exceptional steppertechnology with Aristocrat’s renowned content expertise to create a new playerexperience.

Aristocrat’s Relm cabinet offers anentertaining gaming experience by combining the classic satisfaction of a stepper with modern innovation. Relm entertains players with its unique

tombstone design and custom game graphics. Perhaps its most distinctivefeature is its pronounced reel basket,with a flush translucent lens and rearLED display paired with high-definitiontop glass and meter display for a playexperience unlike any other. Relm dazzles with a sleek mechanical

button deck and chrome detailing on thestick shift style arm and speakers. Every

“Rumble Thunder and Toro Treasure are the firstgames being released from our U.S. offices follow-ing a corporate initiative led by our CEO DannyGladstone and his global team, to generate andcreate compelling regional content in and forNorth America. These games will augment thelibrary of more than 200 titles that have alreadybeen created by our world-class game designersin Australia. They look tremendous and add a newtwist on classic Ainsworth gameplay.”

Mike Dreitzer, President, North AmericaAinsworth Game Technology

“At Aristocrat, every element, every innovation,everything we have exists for one reason – to give our customers more of what works for theirslot floor. Now at NIGA 2017, we are excited tomeet with customers from across Indian Countryto discuss how we can build on their success,together.”

Matt Wilson, Managing Director of the AmericasAristocrat

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win is reinforced with the head turning sound of a real mechan-ical bell, making every winning spin on the 23-inch high-definition monitor cause for celebration.

Relm’s retro feel meets innovative bonusing in two modules that are new to the stepper world: Burning Spins andProgressive Wheel Bonus. The Progressive Wheel Bonus features a virtual wheel that awards progressive bonuses.

Relm brings an incredible portfolio of choice to the operator, with 24 games the first year, with a roadmap that callsfor a minimum of 24 titles to be released each year for the nextfive years.

Relm launches with a powerful portfolio of eight populartitles, each of which are available now: 7 Salute™, 7 Paradise™, Triple 7 Wildfire Double™, Golden Flower™,Crazy 7s™, Ancient Pearl™, Red Odyssey™, Double GoldSpin™, Double Hot Fire™, and 3x 7 2x Lotus™.

Aruze Gaming America (702) 361-3166go.aruzegaming.com NIGA Booth #1525

Attendees at NIGA 2017 will be welcomedwith additional Cube-X™ titles along with thedebut of Aruze’s newest platform, Cube-XInnovator Deluxe™. The Cube-X™ Seriescontinues to expand and entice all types ofplayers. Tribal leaders and casino execu-tives are sure to be pleased.

From top to bottom, the Cube-X Innovator Deluxe™ starts with a 23-inchLCD topper displaying the title of each themebright and illustrious for all to see. The 42-inch LCD vertical game monitor is pumpedup with the addition of the larger-than-lifevideo wheel. Sitting below these additions arefive physical reels brought to life with Aruze’sfamous Radiant Reels™. The first two titles,Burning Wheels Nitro Inferno™ and Burning Wheels After Burner™ contain afour-level progressive that can be linked orremain as a stand-alone unit.

A new feature called Expander Reels™,exclusively on the Cube-X Vertical™ cabinet,changes the reel format on the 42-inch

vertical screen to randomly expand up to nine symbols high raising the number of valid pay lines up to 120. This featureis only available on Crazy Coin™ and Dream Money™.

The Cube-X Video™ product line was enhanced by the addition of two progressive links. Rainbow Cash Ultra StackFeature Blossom™ and Rainbow Cash Ultra Stack Feature

Spring™ include special reels, awards up to 200 free games andcontains a jackpot feature with four-level progressive. CashLocomotive™ Egyptian Majesty, Happy Dragon, Aztec Legend and Mighty Greek consist of a mystery bonus and amystery jackpot trigger with a two-level progressive.

Both Rainbow Cash™ and Cash Locomotive™, offersequential animation along the LCD toppers to enhanceplayer entertainment when the respective titles are linkedtogether. The elaborate signage displays are sure to attractany player on the casino floor and attendees at this year’sNIGA tradeshow.

Banyan Gaming (954) 951-7094banyangaming.com

Banyan Gaming i srelaunching its Mystery Progressive system, which willnow be displayed entirely onthe overhead displays abovemany new Banyan Gamingtitles. With large overheadLED displays, the updatedMystery Progressive comple-ments each Banyan Gamingtitle to stay true to its theme,as casino operators can show-case a secondary MysteryProgressive prize above thegame without disruption. Acasino operator can now run up to a 5-level mystery jackpot, which can link allBanyan Gaming titles in one

casino or link to multiple casinos according to the jackpotamount. The overhead Mystery Progressive will be standardin all future installations. Banyan Gaming is also updating

“We are very excited to participate in NIGA 2017!We will have many new titles on display and weare thrilled to be debuting our latest premiumproduct, the Cube-X Innovator Deluxe. We valueour relationships with all of the tribal leaders andcasino executives and we look forward to ourcontinued partnership.”

Melissa L. Sweitzer, Senior Vice President of SalesAruze Gaming America

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previous installations to showcase the overhead Mystery Progressive LED display, or the Banyan Gaming machinescan run overhead gameplay videos. The first such installationwas recently completed and the games have performed at avery high level, with a nearly 50 percent increase over previousversions.

Banyan Gaming is introducing seven new titles in tandemwith the NIGA show: Untamed Bengal Tiger, which followsthe highly popular Untamed Wolfpack game, as well as Immortal Emperor, Stellar Fortune, Wheel of Wealth Deluxe,Thunderstruck II, Kitty Royale and Something Magical.Banyan Gaming is the industry leader in “distributed gamingtechnology,” which involves a central system communicatingwith individual casino slot machines. It is the secret behind theextreme adaptability of Banyan Gaming slot machines. The innovative Banyan Gaming system comes with a toolkitof programmable options, which gives casino operators the ability to adapt the machines to each market and encouragesplayers to spend more time, and have more fun at the machines.Distributed gaming technology also encourages real-timeinteraction and intervention with players through rich-mediamessaging and bonusing to the machines.

Everi (702) 855-3000everi.com NIGA Booth #1344

Everi is uniquely positioned as the casino industry’s only single source provider of robust payments solutions, vital intel-ligence offerings, and engaging gaming machines that powerthe casino floor. Everi was formed through the merger of twocompanies that have served the casino industry for decades –Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA) and Multimedia Games, Inc.(MGAM).

At NIGA 2017, Everi Payments will showcase JackpotXpress™, which allows slot and floor staff to securely processjackpots at the player’s gaming machine using a mobile device.Use Jackpot Xpress with the new JackpotXchange® Lite kiosk to process jackpots more efficiently than ever before.Another highlight is Everi’s new kiosk, VersatileXchange™

(VXC), which utilizesproprietary UXCkiosk platform andprovides a smaller,less expensive, non-cash dispensing alter-native for gamingoperators.

Everi Games willf e a t u r e J a c k po tJump™, a premiumlinked progressivebanked productthat takes jackpotwins to a new levelwith eye-catchingsigns and LCD

toppers. Don’t miss Empire MPX™, Everi’s premium gamingcabinet designed to occupy less space allowing for easy gamebank and pod configurations. Empire MPX will feature licensedparticipation themes including the timeless classic,Casablanca™. Top off Everi’s slot products with the Founda-tion™ overhead sign package, available for Everi’s Core HDX®,Player HD®, Player Classic®, and Empire MPX cabinets.Foundation adds excitement to game banks with high-quality,animated LCD content at an affordable price point – purchasemonitors with the package, or use existing monitors for addedsavings.

Additionally, Everi is partnering with NIGA at this year’stradeshow to help raise money for Spirit of Sovereignty. NIGAChairman Ernest Stevens, Jr., is hosting the Tribal LeadersCharity Slot Tournament during the tradeshow on Thursday,April 13 at 1 p.m. in Everi’s booth. All slot tournament winnings will be donated to Spirit of Sovereignty.

“At NIGA 2017, Everi is showcasing a number ofnew, exciting products, such as our Jackpot Jumpbanked progressive games and the award-winning Jackpot Xpress jackpot payment solution,which keeps players in the action and in theirseats with efficient jackpot processing. Everi is alsopleased to partner with NIGA in producing theircharity tournament on our acclaimed TournEventslot system. All proceeds will benefit the Spirit of Sovereignty and the work they do in Indian Country.”

Edward Peters, Exec. VP of Sales & MarketingEveri

“Indian Country has embraced Banyan Gamingmachines and given us a solid foothold in thecasino industry. We look forward to forging morestrong relationships with tribal leaders at theupcoming NIGA show.”

Jason Seelig, PresidentBanyan Gaming

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IGT(702) 669-7777igt.com NIGA Booth #1035

IGT will bring “Innovation at Play” to the 2017 IndianGaming Tradeshow & Convention. The company willdemonstrate its unwavering commitment to developing and deploying compelling content, leading innovation andnew player experiences for its tribal gaming partners acrossthe U.S.

The company will highlight a range of new premium titleson a mix of new and proven hardware solutions. Tradeshowattendees will have the opportunity to experience the multi-sensory gaming sensation Sphinx 4D™ on the CrystalCurve

True 4D™ cabinet. The game enhancesits glasses-free 3D technology withmid-air haptic and gesture-basedtechnologies, which enable players to

touch and manipulate 3D objectsemerging from the screen. IGT willalso showcase new additions to itsTrue 3D™ product family with titlessuch as Jurassic World™ 3D, Zuma™3D and Wheel of Fortune®Double Times Pay 3x4x5x® 3D.The Voice Video Slots on the

CrystalCurve Ultra™ cabi-net, Betty White’s VideoSlots, Fort Knox® VideoSlots and Harley-Davidson®Video Slots on the Crystal-Curve™ cabinet, and Wheelof Fortune Gold Spin™

Double Diamond® Slots on IGT's new large format mechanicalreel MegaTower™ cabinet will be among the many new premium solutions in IGT’s booth.

IGT also will present a robust portfolio of compelling coreand Class II titles on a variety of hardware solutions. Thecompany will highlight “Proven Performer” video andmechanical reel core titles that excelled in its global test bank-ing process. Tradeshow attendees will take note of IGT’scolossal S3000 XL cabinet; a scaled-up version of the company's S3000 cabinet that is compatible with the vastS3000 cabinet content library. IGT will also highlight itsturnkey tournament solutions Spin-Ferno® on the S3000cabinet and Spin-Splosion! on the CrystalDual cabinet.

IGT’s video poker portfolio, skill-based game Texas TeaPinball®, Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG), CardlessConnect mobile systems technology, and its award-winningPlaySpot™ mobile software solution will be other standoutproducts in the company’s stand at the Indian GamingTradeshow & Convention.

Konami Gaming(702) 616-1400gaming.konami.com NIGA Booth #1535

Following last fall’s announcement ofthe new Concerto™ Collection of videoslots from Konami Gaming, Inc., the company is arriving to NIGA 2017 witha diversity of original game releases creatively engineered for the new cabinettypes. Concerto Slant™, Concerto SeleXion™ multi-game, curved ConcertoCrescent™, and more will each be on display at the San Diego event with a variety of new progressive, premium, andbase games to discover. Konami willalso feature a live demo environ-ment for its award-winningSynkros™ casino managementsystem at their booth.

New Concerto progressive gameswill be a big highlight at Konami’s2017 NIGA display. One of which is anentirely unique linked bonus game called Smash SmashFestival™ that increments the number of mystery prizes ina winner-takes-all prize pool in lieu of traditional progressivecredit meters. This colorful fiesta themed game attracts players to a growing number of mystery piñata prizes inanticipation of the “Smash Time” bonus trigger. SmashSmash Festival combines with two featured base game

“IGT’s commitment to tribal gaming extendsdeep into the history of our company. The IndianGaming Tradeshow & Convention presents anideal backdrop for IGT to further nurture our relationships with our valued tribal customers andto showcase the portfolio of IGT solutions thatthey may leverage to drive player engagementand enhance patron loyalty on their casinofloors.”

Renato Ascoli, CEO North America Gaming & Interactive

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options – Konami’s top-performing Chili Chili Fire™ and a brand-new Xtra Reward® game called FlamencoFlare™.

Cai Lai Si Ji™ is another original progressive that guestswill see at NIGA for the first time. It has achieved excep-tionally strong momentum in the market since its launch and combines with custom base games such as Wealth ofDynasty™, Power of Riches™, and Winning Animals™ –any of which can be featured on Concerto upright and Concerto Slant.

One of the most anticipated games of NIGA 2017 are Konami’s Castlevania themed slots. Showcased on the curvedConcerto Crescent cabinet, the world’s first Castlevania slotsfeature exciting bonus adventures that invite players to journeythrough Dracula’s castle and battle various dark monsters fortheir chance at jackpot victory. Each game is filled with characters, scenes, and sounds from the iconic video game legend that has captivated generations of worldwide followers.

As in years past, guests will have the opportunity to explorethe latest Synkros systems tools available. Synkros Offers Management™ and Synkros Dashboards™ are among thenewest enhancements that customers can look forward to see.

Merkur Gaming Americas(954) 531-1729merkur-gaming.com NIGA Booth #1515

For their debut appearance as exhibitors at NIGA, MerkurGaming will present a product and personnel display chosento represent their strengths and innovation, their excellence in gaming technology “made in Germany” and the reason

that the company’s banner headline is “Innovation Is Our Tradition.”

Merkur Gaming will be showing two of the most success-ful cabinets in its product range, one upright and one slant top. Recently seen in America at the 2016 G2E show in Las Vegas, the upright cabinet Merkurstar became an instant‘hit’ product. Featuring a robust con-struction, thanks to proven German innovation and top quality manufacturingtechniques, Merkurstar is also highly‘tech-friendly’ with its inbuilt ease ofservice access to all technical compo-nents.

The Avantgarde is a slant topthat has won friends and support-ers all over the world. Its combinationof exceptional design and optimal HD gaming experience, plus greatgames that excite and enthrall players,is what makes this a winning combi-nation. With its two full HD 27”gloss-finish monitors that are surrounded by brilliant contrasting lightingeffects, Avantgarde is an attractive addition to any gaming floor.

Also present at their booth will be representation from fellow Gauselmann Group company GeWeTe who will display their cash handling solutions that, just like MerkurGaming, have innovation as a tradition and products that display the excellence in manufacturing that comes frombeing made in Germany.

“Konami’s Concerto KP3+ library has deliveredcreative game mechanics and original math to casinos across Indian Country with proven success and we’re thrilled to continue supportingdiverse markets with new slot formats and top-performing titles. Our focus for NIGA 2017 is connecting our customers with top upcominggames and systems technology to reach theirunique regional audiences through the comingyear and beyond.”

Steve Walther, Senior Director ofMarketing and Product Management

Konami Gaming

“Merkur Gaming has two objectives for the NIGAshow. First, we are proud to tangibly support NIGAby exhibiting in San Diego and proud, also, thatwe will do so as Associate Members of NIGA. Oursecond objective is to learn, to make contactsand to understand what Indian Country requiresof newcomers such as ourselves. We intend to bein tribal gaming as partners as well as providersand as colleagues. We do so backed by our company’s 60 year history of success in gamingand our determination to succeed.”

Charles Hiten, Chief Executive Merkur Gaming Americas

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Novomatic Americas (224) 802-2974novomaticamericas.com NIGA Booth #633

The beginning of 2017 for NovomaticAmericas will go down as the breakout year forthe V.I.P. Lounge. The Lounge was a highlightat G2E and continues to be the star for Novomatic Americas.

The V.I.P. Lounge completelyreimagines the player entertain-ment experience and offers aplayer preferred, space optimizeddesign. The entertainment conscious FV834 V.I.P. Lounge™design uses the 2x 32” full HDLED screens to envelope and drawin players, while offering them a

12” TouchDeck™ intuitive playerinterface that is ergonomic in

design. The posh V.I.P.chair provides a stylishly

luxurious gamer experience, allow-ing players to immerse themselves in their own personal playerspace. The integrated high-performance sound system offersthe perfect feature enhancement that every casino player wants.Whether watching reel spins or hitting the beautifully designedfeatures on games like Dancing Dragons, Freiber, Hold yourHorses or the new Wheel Rider, the audio experience does not disappoint.

There are so many cabinet styles and choices in the market, but Novomatic has created a clear differentiator. They have taken personal gaming space to the world in ahighly personal, player focused way.

Scientific Games (702) 532-7150scientificgames.com NIGA Booth #1334

This year, meet the REEL star – the TwinStar™ 3RM, Scientific Games’ newest member of the highly successful andversatile TwinStar family of interactive game cabinets. TheTwinStar 3RM integrates classic mechanical reel gameplaywith dynamic, cutting-edge features for an all-encompassingplayer experience. Enhanced 3D graphics, eye-catching light-ing features, and a multi-channel sound package ensure theTwinStar 3RM will stand out.

Also making its NIGA debut is the dynamic TwinStar J43cabinet. Games come alive on this cabinet’s captivating 43-inch,J-curve screen with 4K resolution which immersesplayers in the game’s world. Add in its spec-tacular lighting package, large digitaltopper and super candle with customlighting sequences and this big, boldcabinet shines brightly on the casino floor.

Like their predecessors, both the Twin-Star J43 and the TwinStar 3RM haveindustry-leading internal hardware, sleekergonomic styling, and broad cross-brandversatility, capable of supporting multiplecontent streams seamlessly, which make theTwinStar family some of the most diversecabinet platforms in the industry.

Along with this new, innovative hard-ware, Scientific Games is also showcasinga host of new game titles starring someof the hottest entertainment brandssuch as Spider-man™, The Simpsons™,The Godfather™, National Lampoon’sVacation™, and Playboy Hot Shot™, justto name a few. There are also new versions

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“How operators react to the V.I.P. Lounge is a resultof our global research and design focus. We arehaving tremendous success with the V.I.P. Loungein the Illinois VGT segment. We look forward toshowing more product on the V.I.P. at NIGA. The customer demand has been significant andmeeting that demand provides us a fantasticopportunity.”

Rick Meitzler, President & CEONovomatic North America

“NIGA has always been instrumental in helpingScientific Games connect with a vast number of Native American casino customers in one setting. We are excited to showcase our latestproducts at this important event and look forward to the feedback we get from our valuedcustomers.”

Greg Colella, Vice President of Product Marketing - Gaming

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of longtime player-favorites, such as new Quick Hit games, as wellas new versions of the hugely successful 88 Fortunes™ and Fu Dao Le™ games, both adapted for the new TwinStar 3RM.

Explore the latest in gaming technology and software at Scientific Games’ booth. Learn how to bring functionality aswell as dazzle and excitement to your casino floor – ultimatelyempowering your gaming world.

Video Game Technologies (918) 877-7000vgt.net NIGA Booth #834

This year’s Indian GamingTradeshow and Conventionproves to be even more exciting asVGT – An Aristocrat Companylaunches its new Class II videoplatform, Ovation™. This notonly represents a major milestonefor both VGT and Aristocrat, but

exhibits VGT’s commitment to leading the way in the Class II gaming arena.

The Ovation™ portfolio of games is offered on the industry-leading Helix™+ cabinet. With provenplayer favorite titles such as Wild Lepre’-Coins®, Silvewolf®, and Birds of Pay®,VGT is poised to take Class II gaming to thenext level.

To date, the product has been installed in seven states. Additional market releaseswill occur throughout 2017. ®

“VGT’s entry into the Class II video market is a very exciting time for the company. We look forward to thesuccess of the product and the contributions it will bringto our tribal gaming partners.”

Jay Sevingy, PresidentVGT