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Empire makes its statement
AC Coin & Slot, creator of the
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with the
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including the new communal
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Four slots sit around a celebrities of the show in Hulk
replica of the Empire State Hogan who was lending his
Building with a miniature King likeness to a Hulkmania slot
Kong climbing up the ladder machine.
layout of bonuses to the top The wrestling star is pic-
with several players entering tured here getting to grips with
the bonus at any stage. Casino Review’s Neil Judson.
From Jabba’s Palace to internet auctions and pretty much everything in between, IGT was looking to blow away the competition with
its usual overflowing offering of all consuming slots titles. Although, of course, with IGT these days, it’s not just about the slots.
eBay, Star Wars and World Series
of poker all new for 2008
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Despite the abundance of was on display in products
product on show at IGT’s ranging from video poker to
exhibition within an exhibi- video slots and table games.
tion, there is always some- Play tickets and property
thing to hit slot buyers right packages will demonstrate
between their purchasing how to grow revenues
eyes. Exactly what depends throughout the casino prop-
on the individual. erty using the casino floor.
But certainly three trail- And, of course, there were
blazing MegaJackpots: also new table innovations
namely the World Poker Tour with IGT’s M-P Series multi-
progressive, the latest Star player games featuring
Wars Multi-Level Progressive Roulette Revolution, Golden
(MLP) video slot, and the Baccarat and Triple Towers
eBay video slot, as well as the horse racing versions, whilst
latest from the Wheel Of Digideal table technology
Fortune collection would was represented by five
have taken some beating. game themes including
First up for this sci-fi fan Digital 21, DragonBacc and
was Jabba’s Palace, the first Texas Hold ‘Em.
Star Wars themed game In addition, there was the
made for multi-level progres- technology behind the
sive, movie themed bank, games. IGT Network
which rather spectacularly Systems featured a special
for any Star Wars fans out “Power of Open” display to
there, features the embodi- help educate the industry
ment of an R-2 droid above on an open network and a
each slot, housing the five host of products under the
tiered jackpot in his belly. IGT Advantage Casino
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planet Endor as in the Return personality. The game even appearance of one incredi- all players involved in the but at half the space. display will include IGT
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receive with the IGT Pro- edge. The game also features betting frenzy of the com- must bet the maximum York and Hawaii - on the formance tool, and the EZ
gressive Controller then a symbol driven wide area munity bonus event. number of lines or ways avail- Wheel of Fortune Multi- Pay system with Guaranteed
awarding the progressive to progressive top award. With Once would be players able, plus make a side bet of Level Progressive slot. There Play promotional ticket and
one player by randomly its theme specific signage have got over the magnitude 25 credits times the line bet was plenty going on with Smart Card capability. IGT
selecting one of the entries. synchronised to bonus of the machine, it’s time to or multiplier. The larger the new video slot themes Mariposa software focused
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Triple Lucky 7s, Five Star, Five might just have edged it. Five 243 ways to win and can Fortune Super Spin series symbol feature; Lion Dance, included configuration,
Times Pay and Triple Strike. 40-inch, big screen reels wager up to 250 credits per and wished they had the Desert Spirit, Lil’ Lady and card-in and menu recogni-
Anyone playing any bet establish this game’s power- game. Mix in some positions space, might well consider Mayan Riches, whilst new tion, the Service Window (a
amount and number of pay- ful presence and provide a of the eBay Collectibles game the new five station version spinning-reel themes gold award winner for Most
lines is eligible for the massive draw from around for a variety and players can which is like a half sized included several multi-pro- Innovative Products at the
thrilling Heads Up Hold ‘Em the slot floor. choose 1 25 line multiplier version with the wheel gressives: 5-reel, 30-line Siz- 2007 Casino Technology
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24 January 2008 G2ereport
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