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New Community and Progressive Slots, December 2007

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IGT — eBay™
IGT’s new eBay™ Video Slots game brings the Internet phenomenon to the casino floor. There will be instant brand recognition with the world-renowned Internet website and an “I have to play that game!” reaction when players see the eBay Video Slots game. Five enormous 40-inch big-screen reels establish this game’s powerful presence and intensify the experience of the eBay Group Play Free Spins Bonus. Banked in groups of five machines — either freestanding or against a wall — the screens and machines combine to create the appearance of one incredible, oversized slot game. With multipliers, scatter symbol action and a free spins bonus, there’s something here for every player. In the exciting Group Play Free Spins Bonus, wins are multiplied based on wagering levels. With MultiWay® wagering in the eBay Fashions game, players will have 243 ways to win and can wager up to 250 credits per game. With the eBay Collectibles game, players get a 25-line multiplier option. The Group Play bonus for either game type ensures all players are involved in the bonus of 10 free spins. The player takes home the top award of 5,000 credits when five eBay symbols land on any played line. This fun and exciting new video slot game is available in penny, 2-cent and nickel denominations. For more information, visit www.igt.com.

Atronic — King Kong Cash
Atronic’s new King Kong Cash is making an impact on casino floors. The four-level progressive is as big as Kong himself and can be won during the free game bonus round. This link was introduced with four titles, with additional titles to be introduced in 2008. Each title has its own unique bonus rounds and volatility. During the King Kong Cash bonus round, all titles leave their individuality behind and become 100 percent Kong. The merchandising package enhances the theme of the bank, featuring a sign with a plasma screen that draws players in with exciting and entertaining clips from the movie. Three King Kong Cash Bonus trigger symbols (K–K–C on reels two, three and four) trigger the King Kong Cash Bonus. The player has to choose one of three movie scenes to get five, seven or 10 King Kong Cash free games. The player is treated to free games with a Kong theme based on the movie scene they selected at the beginning of the round.The Mystery Kong Bonus can be triggered randomly after every base game, after every single free game and after every single King Kong Cash free game. When triggered after a base game or a free game, credits or the King Kong Cash Bonus are awarded. When triggered after a King Kong Cash free game, credits are awarded. For more information, visit www.atronic.com.

Rocket Gaming Systems — Jackpot Jubilee™
Rocket Gaming Systems has produced a new multi-level progressive game series called Jackpot Jubilee™. Rocket’s new Jackpot Jubilee series consists of 5-reel, 20-line video titles featuring a multi-denomination format and a variety of pay percentages. New titles in the series are One Bad Apple™, Whopper™ and Great White Diamond™. Each title has a unique base-game math and game-specific bonus features while sharing a Jackpot Jubilee bonus feature that can occur at any time. In the Jackpot Jubilee bonus, players are taken to a special game with only gems on the reels: Rubies, Diamonds, Emeralds and special Jackpot Jubilee Gems. Each gem is associated with its own progressive jackpot. Players can accumulate more gems to win the associated jackpot, but if they don’t, a consolation prize is awarded. The jackpot values all vary in hit frequently and are all attainable. The frequency of hitting the jackpots increases as the player’s bet increases. All four progressives are displayed on the base-game screen, so players don’t have to look up at a sign to see what the current jackpot values are. For more information on Jackpot Jubilee and all of the other exciting new products from Rocket Gaming Systems, visit www. rocketgaming.com.

Cadillac Jack — Cadillac Cash Wide Area Progressive
Already a commercial success in U.S. and international markets, the Cadillac Cash Wide Area Progressive features life-changing jackpots with instant payouts and multiple game themes linked to a common jackpot. Cadillac Jack’s Wide Area Progressive is available as a Class II, Class III and an International link. Designed to maximize the player entertainment experience at the machine, Cadillac Cash, the namesake game on the Wide Area Progressive, features the company’s SpeedPLAY™ and PlusPLAY™ technologies, which provide faster game play and the latest bonus features, including free spins, multipliers and the company’s Anticipation Spin. The game uses a two-tier bonus play during which the player is awarded both a multiplier award and a random number of free spins. This 1950s-themed game features an animated red sports car and offers a large variety of symbols that further enhances player experience by allowing them to explore the symbol hierarchy. Cadillac Cash’s high-impact LCD signage package further plays off the core principles of the game by featuring vivid car-themed animations in addition to the growing progressive jackpot. Cadillac Cash, the game, can be linked to Cadillac Jack games on its wide area progressive link, further enhancing the appeal of the product. For more information, visit www.cadillacjack.com.

Aristocrat — Bank Buster™
Players will soon be filling bags with cash in Aristocrat’s newest line of proven performers, Bank Buster™. Bank Buster is a new Hyperlink® that connects entire banks of gaming machines to a progressive four-level jackpot. Players can win a mini jackpot, minor jackpot, major jackpot or a grand jackpot, valued up to $10,000 or $20,000. Players will go on an exciting adventure, where they will enter thrilling bonus games. Pop Gun gives players a chance to win one of four jackpots or a credit prize when the hero points and shoots a gag gun with a prize flag. In Safe Crackers, players will test their skill in opening safes to reveal fortunes. Money Grab will have players jumping for cash overhead. Pick the right box out of the Line Up and match jackpots to win. Scan the windows and open the shades to reveal prizes in Cop Out. And Hot Cash puts the money on the line, literally. Bank Buster™ is available on three exciting Aristocrat MKVI™ penny slot base games — K.G. Bird™, Sun and Moon™ and Treasure King™ — meaning players can choose their favorite game and still play for one of four progressive jackpots. For more information on Bank Buster or other Aristocrat products, visit www.aristocratgaming.com.

WMS — Press Your Luck
This new iteration of community gaming follows WMS’ successful launch of MONOPOLY™ Big Event®, where all eligible players win together. When the Big Event bonus triggers, all qualifying players enter the bonus round and win together. A Big Event multiplier, determined by the player’s bet and speed of play, is also awarded in the bonus round. Press Your Luck™ offers the industry’s first community free spin bonus and introduces player interaction to community gaming. The table-game-like camaraderie creates a hotspot on your slot floor. WMS’ new Press Your Luck brand combines the excitement of the beloved game show with WMS’ innovations in community gaming. As in WMS’ MONOPOLY Big Event games, all eligible players can win together — and win even more with a Big Event multiplier in the bonus round, determined by the player’s bet and speed of play. In addition to those features, Press Your Luck games offer the industry’s first community free spin bonus and introduce player interaction to community gaming. The first games in the series, Australian Gold™ and Venice Riches™ highlight travel destinations and have their own individual bonuses, as well as distinctive play mechanics; Australian Gold offers bonus savers, while Venice Riches features clumped wilds. For more information, www.wms.com.