IGA Previews
Several slot manufacturers previewed their product exhibits planned for the Indian Gaming Association’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow in San Diego March 31-April 3. Here are the plans announced over the past week by major manufacturers:
Ainsworth Game Technology
Ainsworth will exhibit over 25 new titles, including its first game for the premium space, while celebrating its 30th anniversary at the IGA show.
The company, founded in 1995 by gaming legend Len Ainsworth, will showcase its newest innovations, including the industry-leading A-STAR Raptor cabinet and its latest casino slots.
The centerpiece of Ainsworth’s exhibit will be its first game for the premium product space, Neon’s Bonus Blast. The game is unlike anything Ainsworth has released in the past. The game’s hero, a little green alien named Neon, will take players through three separate games, which are complete with bonus features and fun animations, including four progressive jackpots. The standout feature of the game, however, is its custom sign package, which includes an integrated product enhancement package that is unique to the industry.
Alongside Neon, the company will exhibit a full stable of new games for the top-performing Raptor cabinet, including the recently released and already high performing Triple Troves games, now with a new theme, Triple Troves Koala. Other games in the booth will include Rocket Frenzy, a standout from the Company’s G2E exhibit, now also recently released, and the highly anticipated Rising Series games, among many others.
Aristocrat Technologies
For Class II, Aristocrat Gaming will show the new Buffalo Quad Power game on the Neptune Single cabinet. Buffalo Quad Power entertains players with its Quadruple Metamorphic, featuring the Buffalo Gold traditional feature, Buffalo Rising for reel expansion, Buffalo Bucks for bag collection that will reveal credit or jackpot prizes, and the fourth metamorphic, Buffalo Wild, giving players up to 5X wild multipliers and big wins. The company also will bring popular Class III titles to the Class II portfolio.
In Class III, Aristocrat Gaming will show Jackpot Buffalo for the first time on the show floor. The newest addition to the iconic Buffalo brand, the game features include Hold & Spin, triggered by eight or more cash on reels or a metamorphic Buffalo meter, as well as a Bonus Wheel with a chance for Free Games, Mystery Buffalo and Double Buffalo.
The Baron Upright cabinet and its launch titles have been topping industry charts since launching in the fall of 2024, and now at IGA 2025, the company will debut three new titles on The Baron Portrait, the latest extension of the cabinet family. Launching on The Baron Portrait will be Coin Trio Buffalo, Spooky Link, and Fa Fa Fa.
For the Aristocrat Interactive division, innovations on display from gaming include the latest features in OASIS Version 15.2; floor-wide bonusing and media capabilities with ONE LINK; new features in the PlayerMax mobile app, including a new progressive jackpot display with player alerts; and the loyalty solution designed for accurate reinvestment and player engagement. Aristocrat Interactive will also show a turnkey solution for iGaming & sports.
Interblock
Electronic table game leader Interblock will showcase its most advanced lineup of live and automated ETGs at the show, including the latest innovations in the AMUSE category.
Interblock’s Universal Cabinets, Smart Pit, and Stadium have been recognized with industry awards for their ability to enhance the casino experience through advanced technology, seamless integration, and superior player engagement. These award-winning ETGs are set to be on display at IGA, showcasing how modular gaming solutions optimize floor space while delivering a highly immersive and personalized experience.
Interblock’s MiniStar Roulette, developed in partnership with Eclipse Gaming, introduces a Class II-certified ETG that brings roulette to new markets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Its compact design maximizes floor efficiency while maintaining the high-speed, immersive gameplay that roulette players expect. Integrated real-time stats and interactive displays enhance engagement, giving players deeper insights into their bets and outcomes.
Following Interblock’s acquisition of ZUUM, the company is also set to present Crystal Roulette, an affordable, high-quality ETG that offers operators a cost-effective yet premium solution for expanding their ETG offerings. This latest addition ensures that casinos of all sizes can enhance their gaming mix without compromising the player experience.
Interblock’s AMUSE category introduces a new era of interactive, entertainment-driven casino gaming, blending wagering excitement with visually engaging, immersive experiences. Designed to attract new players while keeping existing players engaged longer, AMUSE games deliver high-energy, social gameplay that stands out on the casino floor.
JCM Global
JCM Global will begin celebrating its 70th anniversary at the IGA show. Attendees will experience JCM’s award-winning bill validators, iVIZION and UBA Pro. iVIZION and UBA Pro feature best-in-class technologies proven to provide the highest levels of security and acceptance in automated transaction applications.
JCM will showcase multiple pioneering solutions. FUZION offers a full suite of features including BLE mobile wallet connectivity, real-time peripheral performance data, proactive drop/fill alerts, real-time asset monitoring, and more. JCM will also show the ICB Intelligent Cash Box system, proven to eliminate multiple points of human error; the patented PromoNet couponing system; CountR’s TITA table game solution that brings funds access directly to the table; and the BlueWaveDX hand-held firmware upload and troubleshooting tool.
JCM will also present its GEN5 and CouponXpress printers, the standard for thermal printers in the gaming industry.
Novomatic Americas
Novomatic Americas will launch its dynamic, technology-driven POTS portfolio, with a showcase of gaming innovation.
The company will introduce an impressive lineup of high-performance products — each a testament to the brand’s commitment to immersive design, intelligence-driven gameplay, and top-tier entertainment. Featured in the showcase are the new multi-feature, pots-style games such as Ultra Boost 3 Treasures Tiger Storm.
The Space Booster comes enhanced with a dynamic sign package. The title Piggy Prizes-Wand of Riches is displayed on an immersive 2×2 video wall setup. The Linked Progressive Globe Link Xtension Volume 2 features engaging themes such as Golden Chicago, Sugar Bliss, Tiki Crush, and Thunder Reign.
All of these gaming highlights will be displayed on the new Diamond X 1.55J cabinet. Money Party Fresh!, displayed on the Black Edition II 1.49J, features fresh titles like Fruit Boost Magic Coins. Clover Link Elements created by Novomatic’s technology partner APEX PRO Gaming will be highlighted on the APEX Pinnacle 43J Curve highlights Twist and Inferno. Cash Flood, presented on the V.I.P. X Royal 1.85, delivers epic gaming experiences with the titles Secrets of Wealth, Roll on Fire, and Nile Mistress. The V.I.P. X Dream 3.43, featuring the mesmerizing Piggy Prizes -Wand of Riches, makes gaming dreams come true.
Novomatic also will highlight its casino management system NovoVision, offering state-of-the-art operational efficiency.
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Aristocrat’s Baron Upright Makes European Debut
Aristocrat Gaming’s new Baron Upright cabinet has made its European debut in an impressive seven installs over seven days in seven international locations. The Baron Upright is now live in Albania, France, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, and aboard European cruise ships.
Since its debut in North America a few months ago, The Baron Upright and its suite of games have been quickly climbing industry charts, ranking in the top spots for the last several months on independent research lists. Now, with its international arrival, The Baron Upright footprint will expand its reach to engage with customers and players across Europe.
Like its award-winning predecessor, The Baron Upright dual-screen cabinet features advanced technological innovations including integrated dynamic lighting, advanced display monitors, and sleek design elements to enhance casino floors. The dual 27-inch ultra-high-definition 4K display monitors bring proven player comfort and ergonomics combined with best-in-class graphics
Delaware North and Eureka Partner on Gaming Route
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of casinos and other gaming venues, announced it has combined the company’s route-gaming business in Illinois with Eureka Entertainment’s route-gaming business, Universal Gaming Group (UGG).
The new entity is jointly owned by Delaware North and Housatonic Partners, the private equity investment firm behind Eureka Entertainment, with Delaware North being the majority owner. Delaware North acquired GEM Gaming in 2016 from a private ownership group. Eureka Entertainment acquired UGG in 2018.
Universal GEM Gaming partners with restaurants, bars, veterans and fraternal organizations, and truck stops to provide onsite gaming to patrons. It is the fourth-largest route-gaming operator in Illinois, the largest route-gaming market in the U.S., with approximately 2,500 video gaming terminals (VGTs).
Zitro Launches Mega Lounge in Paraguay
Zitro, a leading provider in the global gaming industry, in partnership with Paraibe S.A., announced the launch of its Mega Lounge at Casino Slots Premium, located in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay.
In an exclusive area of the casino, the Mega Lounge offers a variety of Zitro games and cabinets, all linked to the MEGA jackpot. When the jackpot is triggered, all players on Zitro machines within the Lounge celebrate the win together.
Viviana Colman, country manager for Paraguay, explains, “With the large number of machines contributing to the jackpot, the Mega Lounge offers a high frequency of wins, creating a highly rewarding and communal gaming experience for players.”
Marker Trax and Koin Launch Podcast
Cashless solution suppliers Marker Trax and Koin announced the launch of “Betting on Success,” a new podcast series spotlighting the evolving landscape of gaming operations and technology. Hosted by industry veteran Mark “Morty” Morton, senior vice president of sales at Marker Trax and Koin, the podcast premiered on March 17.
“Betting on Success” takes listeners inside conversations with casino owners, operators and gaming industry leaders who are shaping its future. This biweekly series will deliver real-world insights and strategic perspectives from innovators driving change in gaming technology, cashless solutions and operational environments.
The inaugural season features interviews with the industry’s most influential voices, including Marker Trax and Koin CEO Gary Ellis, Marker Trax President Charlie Skinner and Koin President Gary Larkin. Other notable guests will include Tom Jingoli, Konami Gaming executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Justin Moore, CEO of Mesquite Entertainment.
AGEM Announces Board of Directors Elected at 2025 Annual Meeting
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced that its membership elected a new board of directors at its 2025 Annual Meeting and a new chairman, Ryan Comstock, chief operating officer for Ainsworth Game Technology.
Comstock previously served as AGEM treasurer and succeeds Robert Parente as chairman for a two-year term, while Parente, executive vice president & chief business development officer for Light & Wonder, remains on the board as treasurer for a one-year term. One-year terms on the board of directors were also approved for:
- Ryan Comstock, chair (Chief Operating Officer, Ainsworth Game Technology)
- Thomas Jingoli, secretary (Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Konami Gaming)
- Bob Parente, treasurer (Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer, Light & Wonder)
- Elaine Hodgson, director (President / CEO, Incredible Technologies)
- Luke Orchard, director (Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Management Officer, IGT)
David Lucchese, director (Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Digital, Everi), - Lauralyn Sandoval, director (Vice President of New Markets, Aristocrat Gaming)
- Randy Gilbert, director (Chief Financial Officer, Table Trac)
