LAS VEGAS, NV – Konami Gaming and its Solstice 49C™ casino game machine have ranked the industry’s No. 1 Top Indexing Cabinet – Portrait Upright, according to data collected by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research in its latest U.S. & Canada Cabinet Performance Report. Weeks following its market launch, Solstice 49C debuts at the top spot, achieving average performance figures more than double the surrounding zone and total property based on data across multiple casino locations. The machine is characterized by innovative lighting elements stretching from the height of the topper to below the button deck, which interact with game play in a brilliant spectrum of color.
“Top performance in this report by Eilers-Fantini is further indication that Konami’s Solstice 49C is the global gaming industry’s newest ‘must-have’ cabinet machine,” said Jay Bertsch, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer at Konami Gaming. “It represents the latest leading edge game graphics, audio technology, processing power, and total attraction, coming together to deliver the utmost entertainment experience for casino players and properties.”
Voted No. 1 “Best New Core Cabinet” by casino slot directors, Solstice 49C features a 49-inch float mounted display in a c-curve, with immersive audio hardware directly above and below. Its expansive digital button deck supports optimal long-term engagement, comfort, and clarity to serve diverse player demographics. In addition to this strong performance in the Eilers-Fantini U.S. & Canada Cabinet Performance Report, Solstice 49C slots based on Konami Digital Entertainment’s iconic Bomberman are ranked among the industry’s Top 25 Indexing New Games – Core (Video Reel), according to the latest Eilers-Fantini U.S. & Canada Game Performance Report.
“Solstice 49C’s launch success is driven by its popular debut game series, including Red Fortune Rail, Dragon Firecracker, and the world’s first-ever slot games based on Bomberman,” said Tom Jingoli, President & COO at Konami Gaming. “This significant milestone would not be possible without our valued team members and casino partners, working side-by-side to achieve results. As Solstice 49C expands across the U.S. and abroad, Konami brings that same level of attention and commitment to every casino destination we are privileged to serve.”