A stand-alone sports betting booth where gamblers can place wagers,
watch the games and cash out without visiting the sports book counter.A
slot machine themed after "Star Trek: The Next Generation." 4D
interactive screens with adjustable intensity.
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They're all here at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, where the
tinkerers behind the most popular slot machines and gambling technology
every year share a glimpse of what's coming soon to casino floors near
you.
The USA TODAY Network roamed between the machines in the Sands Expo and
Convention to learn what people in the gaming industry have been
building and developing. Built with a private and personal 27-inch
interactive touch screen, the CrystalBetting Terminal from IGT allows
gamblers to place bets, create parlays and watch games in real time.
The terminal includes privacy wings – partitions for increased
confidentiality – and a button deck tabletop with room for drinks, food,
notes and electronic devices.
IGT has already installed the terminals at the Pearl River Resort, a
tribal casino in Choctaw, Mississippi. The technology will eventually
head west to markets like Las Vegas, according to company officials at
G2E. The slots that tend to get the most buzz at G2E are the ones based
on popular movies, television shows – or video games.
Gaming publisher Konami unveiled a slot machine themed after one of its
flagship video game franchises – the "Silent Hill" survival-horror
series.
While a bit dark compared to the bright and colorful slots that make up a
majority of the casino floor, Konami officials said the time was right
to roll out something different. The new slot machine that drew most
attention – enticing people enough to stand in lines for chance to play –
was Aristocrat's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" game.
Programmed inside a cabinet with a 43" LCD screen, the cinematic game
features sights and sounds from the popular series. Another IGT game
unveiled this week – "Carnival of Wonders" – features a bonus spin
storyline that brings the 4D to the next level, allowing players to grab
a mallet and to strike a lever in "strength tester" fashion to score
points.
Each machine includes a digital slide bar that allows players to adjust
the intensity of the 4D images – in case they enjoy playing the old
fashioned way.
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