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New Class III Slots, February 2009

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IGT—Ultimate X Poker™
Ultimate X Poker™ offers the potential for more action than any other multi-hand video poker game on your floor. The Ultimate X feature offers a buy-a-pay wager that qualifies players for bonus multipliers from 2X to 12X. A bonus multiplier is awarded to each active hand ending in a winning combination. The value of the multiplier is determined by the pay schedule and is applied to any wins received in that hand in the next game. Each successive hand is almost guaranteed to be more exciting than the last. Other features include multi-hand and multi-denomination options. This new theme is offered as a Game King® AVP® or Enhanced Video Platform theme. It is also available on IGT’s newest models: the G19 Upright, the G19 Trimline, the G20 Upright , the G20 Bartop and the G22. The new IGT models were developed using IGT’s unique Human Machine Interface process and boast ultimate player comfort, convenience and playability. All of the new models also tap into the power of the AVP platform and are sb™-ready. For more information, visit www.igt.com.

 

IGT—Clovers & Gold™
Clovers & Gold™ Video Slots, a top performing two-level progressive with an Australian math model, is now available in the U.S. Clovers & Gold has 20 paylines with symbol-driven progressive awards. This new theme also features a free games bonus with a high retrigger frequency. Players can win both of the symbol-driven progressives at the same time in the base game, and multiple times in a single free games bonus. Higher wagers reward players with higher probably of winning the progressives. Optimal performance is proven in 2- cent and nickel denominations.  For strategic recognition and optimal performance, IGT recommends banking this theme in multiples near other two-level progressive games such as Fame & Fortune™ Video Slots and Golden Tiger Eternal Dragon™ Video Slots. Operators are also encouraged to use the Two-Level Progressives topper to highlight the unique game offering on a casino floor. Clovers & Gold Video Slots are available on the G19 Trimline, the G19 Slant and IGT’s newest models, the G20 Upright and the G22 Slant. For more information, visit www.igt.com.

 

Bally—24 Karat™
24 Karat™ is one of the three signature games in this Classic Winners Series, along with its siblings, Black Velvet Sevens™ and Bonus Sevens™. All three games can be linked as a near-area progressive and feature 25 lines at a penny denomination with a 100-credit max bet. One of the most compelling features of 24 Karat is the opportunity for players to win all three progressive jackpots with just one spin of the reels. Plus, 24 Karat, as well as its sister games in the series,  offers a fun and frequent bonus event that plays with 75 or 100 credits bet and awards the player a hefty 100,000 credits. 24 Karat is available in a variety of cabinet configurations, including the ALPHA Elite™ V20 upright and V20-20 dual stacked video cabinets. Casinos can also order these games on Bally’s award-winning CineVision™ widescreen cabinet. These unique Classic Winners “bankable” games give operators a new profit center, as well as classic titles like 24 Karat that are proven performers. For more information, visit www.ballytech.com.

 

WMS—Viva Monopoly™
Following in the footsteps of the player-favorite Monopoly Super Grand Hotel® and Monopoly Up, Up and Away®, Mr. Monopoly returns to the standalone video slot in a casino themed adventure. Viva Monopoly™ is the latest game from WMS to feature WMS' Advanced Random Intelligence Algorithm (ARIA), which allows bonuses to be more exciting by creating endless random bonusing opportunities that heighten game play excitement. Players enjoying Viva Monopoly get the classic 5-reel video slot machine powered by real-time 3-D graphics as well as the beautifully designed interactive top box. When triggering a bonus the fun really kicks off as players are awarded countless bonusing opportunities. Players have an opportunity of playing one of four bonuses, but that’s only a piece of it. As part of each Viva Monopoly bonus round players have the opportunity to randomly re-trigger some of the bonuses or randomly enter a completely different bonus round. With the Monopoly® brand, real-time 3-D graphics and bonuses within bonuses, Viva Monopoly is sure to be a hit on any casino floor. For more information, visit www.wms.com.

 

Ainsworth—Solid Gold™
Solid Gold™ is the second installment of Ainsworth’s all new and innovative standalone progressive brand Double Hit™. The number one ranked nickel game across Australia, Solid Gold offers players five big ways to win, including two large standalone progressive prizes, two rapid-hitting bonus prize levels and the action packed free game feature with high-frequency five free game re-triggers. Progressive and bonus prizes are triggered by all five-of-a-kind line wins including the special double hit symbol. AGT’s CEO Danny Gladstone says, “Double Hit provides players with an all new way to play nickel games, with such a high frequency of big five-of-a-kind prizes, bonus pays and progressives, plus a highly exciting free game feature, this product is totally unique and provides players with an outstanding value proposition in the nickel denomination.” Double Hit is available in 20Line, 25Line and 30Line. Ainsworth has a spectacular array of exciting new Double Hit standalone progressive games including Wonder World Double Hit™ and the soon to be released Royal Diamonds Double Hit™ and Blue Whale Double Hit™. For more information, visit www.ainsworth.com.au.

 

Konami—Thailand Fantasy™
Thailand Fantasy™ is the latest title in Konami Gaming’s proven, successful 5-reel product Advantage 5™. It is a 5-reel 30-line game that features a free spin event. The lines can be set up to either fixed or standard configurations. Thailand Fantasy is available in multi-denomination and players can bet up to 1,500 credits. All pays are on lines only the left most reel to the right on adjacent reel except scatters. Thailand Fantasy wild symbol substitute for the Mask, Necklace, Elephant, A, K, Q, J, and 10 symbols. The exciting bonus event, Golden Temple, is triggered when three bonus symbols appear in any position on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th reel. Once the bonus event is triggered, eight free spins are awarded. Additional free spin games can be re-triggered during the free spins. All Mask symbols on active payline become wild during the bonus game.  Thailand Fantasy adds great excitement to the Advantage 5 library with its illuminating lights from top to bottom and its full sized-reels. For more information on Thailand Fantasy, visit www.konamigaming.com.

 

Atronic—The Three Stooges®
The Three Stooges™ is an e2™, game that incorporates the slapstick hi-jinks of Larry, Curly and Moe. Each memorable character determines wild wins and is highlighted in retro bonus features. Players are transported back in time with a multitude of black-and-white Three Stooges video clips, but don’t miss out on modern technology with this colorful, contemporary interface. The game capitalizes on the memorable trio by using their foibles in random wild behavior, where Larry, Moe, and Curly determine wild wins and a retro bonus. Three levels of progressives are tied to each Stooge and his wild antics. For player excitement, there are simultaneous multi-tiered bonus rounds. From 1930 to 1970, The Three Stooges appeared on stage and screen in more than 200 films that continue to be popular today on television and home entertainment all over the world. With their timeless appeal and continued media presence, The Three Stooges have a 95 percent recognition rate among Americans. For more information, visit www.gtech.com.

 

Spielo—Pass the Buck™
Populated with lively farmland characters, Pass the Buck™ is a 5-reel, 20- or 30-payline game that offers a tractor-load of player interaction with wild and bonus features. Pass the Buck appeals to players looking for engaging entertainment and time on machine. Players trigger the Pass the Buck bonus when a Pass the Buck symbol appears on one to five played paylines. One of three animal characters pops out of the triggering Pass the Buck symbol(s), and re-spins one or two adjacent reels. The Buck Stops Here bonus is triggered when three or more of the animal characters appear on a played payline. Players can progress through up to three bonus screens. In each, players activate a donkey bucking an object ­—horseshoes, hay bales or milk cans. If three objects drop, players can advance to the next bonus screen until they reach the third and final screen. In any bonus screen, if the donkey kicks Carlton the horse, the player can win additional prizes revealed by some or all of the objects. For more information, visit www.gtech.com.

 

Aristocrat—Hi Octane™
This exciting new standalone progressive has three levels of jackpots for players. This penny slot is housed in the VIRIDIAN™ cabinet and is powered by MKVI™ technology. Hi Octane™ allows players to bet a wide range of lines: 1, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 25+5, with 150 max bet options. Hi Octane has three jackpots: Mini starts at $100; Minor starts at $500; and the Major starts at $1,000. Players are eligible for the Hi Octane Race Feature by playing 25 lines plus a five-credit ante bet. The feature is triggered when three Helmet symbols appear in a win. Then, Trophy 1 (Mini jackpot), Trophy 2 (Minor jackpot) or Trophy 3 (Major jackpot) Race is selected at random when players select the helmet of their choice. First place finish in the race awards the respective jackpot. Second to fifth places are awarded consolation prizes, which are multiplied by the credits bet per line. In the bonus feature 15 free games are won with any three, four or five scattered Tacho symbols. For more information, visit www.aristocrat-inc.com.

 

Cadillac Jack—Monkey in the Bank™
What do players find more fun than a barrel full of monkeys? How about Monkey in the Bank™. Cadillac Jack’s newest, exciting and amusing video reel is a barrel full of rip-roaring, hilarious antics that players will love. In this game monkeying around is given an entirely new meaning when a monkey is released into the bank causing an explosion of banana peels and cash. Players will endlessly enjoy the playful antics of the mischievous monkey while reaping the rewards from the bank break-in. Two or more Monkey scatter symbols will trigger the exciting free spin bonus. As the monkey swings across the screen wielding its bag of money, players are awarded up to 60 free spins. Free spins can be retriggered during the bonus feature and double pay is awarded. Monkey in the Bank is a 20-line video reel, featuring SpeedPLAY™ and PlusPLAY™ technologies and the multi-denomination feature. There is no need to smash your piggy bank when a monkey can break you in. For more information, visit www.cadillacjack.com.