Eduardo Aching, Vice President of International Operations at Konami Gaming, spoke with Focus Gaming News before the start of G2E Las Vegas.
Exclusive interview.- In an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, Eduardo Aching, Vice President of International Operations at Konami Gaming, shared how the company is preparing for the upcoming edition of G2E Las Vegas, the event that will take place from October 8 to 10 at The Venetian Expo.
Aching provided information about his expectations for the event, what new features the company will present, the most popular gaming features, and plans for the coming months.
How is Konami Gaming preparing for G2E Las Vegas and what do you expect from the exhibition?
Before G2E Las Vegas, a good number of clients enjoy connecting with Konami through pre-event meetings. For those casinos that are interested, these meetings provide an opportunity to discuss their needs and business goals more in-depth in a relaxed setting, while also offering an advanced look at this year’s product highlights.
And even for those clients who do not participate in the pre-G2E meetings, we are connecting through all modes of communication to discuss any plans they may have around the G2E event and how Konami can be included. As a result, we expect a very busy schedule at G2E 2024, as we will host a variety of casino clients from around the world.
What new features will visitors find at your booth?
The Konami display at G2E 2024 includes three key areas: igaming, SYNKROS casino systems, and traditional games, including Class III, Class II, VLT, and historical horse racing. Guests will find new features in all these areas. In igaming, Konami continues to expand its popular online slots content, with record titles for omnichannel distribution, including ‘K-Pow! Pig’, ‘Dragon’s Law Fortune’, and many more.
In the SYNKROS area, we are celebrating the G2E debut of an all-in-one digital drink ordering system called SYNKROS Drink System, along with high-demand innovations that span facial recognition, artificial intelligence, mobile technology, system-delivered progressive prizes, and anti-money laundering compliance. And in the traditional gaming sector, Konami is showcasing its most creative DIMENSION content to date.
Based on your experience, what new gaming features do players look for in slots? What themes are most valued?
‘Metamorphic pots’, credit prize events, re-spin opportunities, and triple bonus mechanics are among the features that today’s casino players particularly enjoy. And all these latest popular features will be present within the Konami booth at G2E.
Konami Gaming has recently launched its slot machines on the online casino platforms of Caesars Digital in West Virginia and New Jersey. What other expansion plans does the company have in the region?
Konami’s online slots have since been added to four additional online casino sites in the United States and two abroad in Argentina. To help drive the continued success of the casinos we serve and promote future expansion, our team is heavily focused on content and continuously launching new gaming options for players.
What other gaming events do you plan to attend this year?
Our next big event will be the inauguration of ICE Barcelona, in January 2025. Konami will be represented both in the igaming area of the convention and in the traditional land-based area.
What are your plans for the latter part of 2024?
