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Wazdan Announce a Stellar Line-up of Nine Brand New Game Titles
Wazdan wowed attendees at the recent ICE London 2020 event with the exclusive showcase of nine brand new, entertainment-infused, tech-advanced game titles.
Always eager to delight a crowd, the team at Wazdan set up at ICE London 2020 with nine brand new titles ready to be trialled, tested and enjoyed by event visitors, before their planned releases over the coming months.
Black Horse Deluxe™, Sonic Reels, Reel Hero™, Lucky 9™, Telly Reels™, Power of Gods™: Egypt, Choco Reels™, 9 Tigers, and Sic Bo Dragons, as expected, had crowds in awe and left attendees itching for their official launch dates.
Black Horse Deluxe™ is a classic slot with a Wild West narrative that calls out cowboys and gunslingers for a round of audio-visual excitement and the chance to win big with Black Horse Spins bonus.
Sonic Reels takes players back to the old-school world of tasty fruit slots with dynamic music as well as a Left Speaker Bonus and Right Speaker Bonus to pull off retro vibes.
Reel Hero™, conversely, is a futuristic game set in outer space, following four superheroes on their fights with otherworldly creatures for the chance at special features: Wilds, Scatters and Free Spins.
Lucky 9™ is a retro slot game with smooth, modern execution, overflowing with classic fruit symbols, in pixel-like design for optimal authenticity.
Telly Reels™ calls on the nostalgia of retro TV, inviting players to spin the wheel of fortune. This vintage TV slot offers Wilds, Scatters, and three engaging bonuses.
Power of Gods™: Egypt follows the existing Power of the Gods™ series to bring players to the mythological world of ancient Egypt where hidden treasures await.
Choco Reels™ is a feature-rich tasty slot treat with a little monster that devours the chocolate blocks to increase the number of paylines.
9 Tigers draws on the energy of two opposite forces – fire and water – to unite together and bring harmony to the world, via the Tiger Bonus, which brings players big wins, while restoring balance to the world.
And Sic Bo Dragons is a dice game with a difference, designed with a compelling theme with two lucky golden dragons powering the gameplay.
All games are now scheduled to launch officially over the next few months.
“Wazdan had an incredible time at ICE London, where we were thrilled with the excitement amongst the crowd after previewing our nine new game titles. Each is entirely unique, all rich in entertainment, features, and quality. We are extremely proud of the work the team has done to prepare the games for the event, and we look forward to getting them on the market through our partners very soon,” said Andrzej Hyla, Head of Sales at Wazdan.
The fast-growing Boomerang Partners affiliate program continues gaining global recognition, earning a nomination for the prestigious ‘Rising Star Affiliate Program 2024’ category in the Asia region
With a rapidly growing network of over 5,200 affiliates across 70+ countries, the dynamic Boomerang Partners affiliate program has been recognized as a finalist for the ‘Rising Star’ category at the SiGMA Awards Asia 2024. While Asia is not currently the central focus for brand promotion, this prestigious recognition from SiGMA is a notable honor that inspires Boomerang to fortify its global footprint and industry-leading position.
In 2023 alone, Boomerang’s achievements included paying over €50 million to affiliates, creating 22 exclusive branded games, hosting 82 tournaments across 30 regions, and expanding into 31 new markets. This followed prestigious wins like ‘Casino of the Year’ at the SiGMA Balkans/CIS Awards, ‘Commission Offer of the Year’ at the AffPapa iGaming Awards, and ‘Best PPC Affiliate’ at the SiGMA Europe Awards.
This year, Boomerang Partners is highlighting innovations like a worldwide traffic tournament and has already been nominated at the AffPapa, MAC, and AskGamblers Awards – eagerly awaiting the results across these prestigious voting processes and final selections.
“We actively collaborate with SiGMA, having participated in their events and been honored with SiGMA awards in other regions previously,” said Vitalii Prokofev, CEO at Boomerang Partners. “SiGMA sets the standard with premier industry events and accolades worldwide. This nomination at their Asia awards is valuable recognition that fuels our ambition to raise our global profile further.”
Boomerang Partners invites all affiliate managers and industry enthusiasts to learn more about their award-winning program. Voting for the SiGMA Asia Awards runs until May 20th. Winners will be announced at the June 3rd ceremony during the June 2-5 event in Manila.
Support Boomerang in the ‘Rising Star’ category while voting for other favorites at SiGMA.
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Hard Rock International
The Mirage Hotel & Casino to Begin Transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 17, 2024
Hard Rock International (HRI) announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, to begin the transformation of the property into the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas (HRHCLV).
Hard Rock will develop a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel towering prominently in the center of the famous Las Vegas Strip.
“We’d like to thank the Las Vegas community and team members for warmly welcoming Hard Rock after enjoying 34 years at The Mirage. We’d also like to thank the Unions, community leaders, local and state government organizations and the Gaming Commission for their support and fair negotiations over the past year. Also, we are grateful to MGM for assisting with our transition,” Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International, said.
“While we pause for the incredible transformation of this iconic property, I’d like to thank all team members at The Mirage for their incredible commitment and helping us provide memorable experiences for our guests. We are planning to host collaborative hiring events with other employers in the Las Vegas community over the coming months. Connecting the thousands of talented Mirage team members who provide outstanding service with new employment opportunities is a top priority,” Joe Lupo, President of The Mirage, said.
HRHCLV is expected to double the current number of jobs at The Mirage for the Las Vegas community, while the renovation of the property will generate over 2500 construction jobs. Hard Rock will pay approximately $80 million in severance packages for eligible union and non-union employees remaining with the property through cessation of operations.
International Game Technology PLC has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
“Innovative game, hardware, and systems solutions drove better-than-expected Global Lottery and Gaming & Digital performance in the first quarter. As a result, we are upgrading our full-year 2024 revenue and profit goals, which reflect broad-based momentum across key performance indicators in the balance of the year. We continue to make progress on separating Global Lottery from Gaming & Digital and preparing for the proposed transaction with Everi,” Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT, said.
Key Highlights:
- Announced Gaming & Digital business to be spun off and combined with Everi Holdings Inc.; transaction expected to close in late 2024/early 2025
- Recognised with top honours at ICE London 2024 awards programmes including “Lottery Product of the Year” and “Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer”
- Received a supply contract extension from the UK National Lottery
- Executed licensing agreement with the Maryland Lottery for IGT’s patented Cash Pop draw-based game
- Mystery of the Lamp named “Top Performing New Premium Game” at 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show
- Awarded contract to provide PeakDual 27 video lottery terminals across Quebec
- Launched iGaming content in Rhode Island
- Achieved AAA MSCI ESG rating, the highest rating possible, and earned a gold medal sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
“We delivered a record organic profit performance in the first quarter, if we exclude Separation & divestiture costs. The Company is operating from a position of strength with historically low net debt leverage, ample liquidity, and manageable near-term debt maturities,” Max Chiara, CFO of IGT, said.
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