At G2E 2026, we spoke with game technology industry leaders about their newest offerings and what operators can expect on casino floors going forward. Here is what they had to say…
Maren Fritz, Director of PR and Communications
AGS
At AGS, we have a tremendous amount of new content this year. We debuted 50 new slot titles at G2E, including three of our biggest new game families on the Glō UR43, a brand-new cabinet that we also unveiled at the show.
These include Rakin’ Bacon! Ultra, which features two titles – Roaring Express, our train-themed game with two titles; and Hu Bao Bei, which is based on our popular Fortune Frenzy game. We’re very excited about all three, and they’re expected to begin rolling out in November.
On the table games side, we brought out Max 8, the new high-speed multi-deck shuffler designed for high-volume tables. For Interactive, we debuted our first dice game, 3 Dice Football, which is based on a table game that was launched about 15 years ago.
Our unique, neighborhood-inspired theme was a standout and added something new and exciting to the show, as well as being a fun way to showcase AGS’ portfolio.
Matt Smith, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy
Ainsworth Game Technology
It was an exciting year for us at G2E, where we debuted our new Raptor A865 Portrait cabinet, marking our entry into the large-format gaming space. We are particularly excited that all our games on the Raptor 49 cabinet are also compatible with the 65.
From a content perspective, one of our biggest titles this year for the Portrait cabinet is Shrine of the Guardian. We’ve received very positive feedback on the game, which features the popular prize-collect mechanic, and we expect to release it before the end of the year.
Tribal customers are very important to Ainsworth, and we’ve been a longtime partner to tribal gaming operators. We recently transitioned our game development from a proprietary platform to Unity, a more universal game development platform. This transition will allow us to bring our Class III games to Class II much more quickly, significantly increasing both our release cadence and the number of titles we can offer customers over the next 12 to 18 months.
Craig Toner, CEO
Aristocrat Gaming
At G2E 2026, we were excited to showcase the breadth and depth of our portfolio, along with the continued expansion of our existing franchises. We’re taking established franchises, such as Spooky Link and Timber Wolf, to the next level with new games, innovative mechanics and engaging features that build on their long-term success. Then, specifically for our tribal customers, we’re taking a lot of those titles across Spooky Link and Mo Mummy into Class II, giving that same sort of choice and excitement they’re seeing in the Class III content.
Tribal gaming is the cornerstone of our business. The partnerships that we have with our tribal customers are long-term, strategic, and we work together to help them realize what they’re looking for in that entertainment and hospitality piece. And then in return, they demonstrate our product fantastically. They are very long-term partnerships that we deeply respect.
Phil O’Shaughnessy, VP Global Communications, Government Relations & Sustainability
IGT
At G2E 2026, we launched Queen Video Slots, based on the rock sensation Queen, featuring Freddie Mercury with the original band members. We premiered the game on a brand-new cabinet with a 75-inch screen. The crowds were literally stacked up to play this game at the show. We worked very closely with the licensor on the iconography within the game, and it will be available in casinos in 2027.
Speaking of iconography, there’s something I’m very excited about that will be in tribal casinos very soon. And that is, of course, the evolution of the fan-favorite Tiger and Dragon game. You and your readership have followed us through IGT’s renaissance in multi-level progressives. Tiger and Dragon Power Sphere takes the great base game of Tiger and Dragon, with the Tiger bonus and Dragon bonus, or if you’re really lucky, the Tiger and Dragon bonus, and adds some really cool iconography. You have a respin that gives you more spins. You have a magnet function that draws values together in the feature, as opposed to when they sat independently with space between them. You have a feature that moves the values so the highest numbers go to the left, and suddenly your winnings skyrocket. You also have a power boost feature that boosts those values, along with a multiplier feature that drops down into the already set values and multiplies them.These are all represented as icons. And as you go through the bonus on Tiger and Dragon Power Sphere, you find that this feature has so much depth.
At IGT, what we recognize is that we’re building on the hits, but we’re also building depth into those hits to make really magnetic play experiences.
IGT unveiled an entirely new brand identity at G2E, and it represents a fluid experience for players and a frictionless experience for operators while enhancing their operations. We’re the only company, if you think about it, that offers everything from systems to payments to games. We’re your one stop for all of those capabilities. Fluid, frictionless and magnetic are the words to take with you when you think about the transformation of IGT. It’s a complete gaming ecosystem.
Tashina Lazcano, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Konami Gaming
At G2E 2026, we continued our focus on the fundamentals of the casino. We’re building upon successful technology and products that are already in the field. Solstice 49C has been a big success, with the release of Bomberman, Red Fortune Rail and Dragon Firecracker hitting the top of the charts. We’ve expanded upon that with new hardware and an expanded content library.
G2E marked the first time operators saw our new stacked-screen Solstice 27 machine, as well as the oversized Solstice SuperNova, each with its own debut series that we’re incredibly excited about. Bull Blitz Rampage is the debut series on Solstice 27. Early trial data has been exceptional, and buzz from players online is through the roof. We couldn’t be more excited about bringing Bull Blitz Rampage to more casinos.
Solstice SuperNova stands 11 ft. tall and features many of the proven elements that players love from the Solstice 49C. The debut series is Dragon’s Law Super Fortune Bots and Bags, a triple-bonus game featuring the iconic Dragon’s Law dragon.
This year at G2E, we also had a significant section of our booth dedicated to specialty markets, particularly Class II. This summer, Konami officially announced its expansion into Class II with significant installations in Washington State and Texas, and we’re looking to expand across more markets with Konami Class II products. We were very excited to showcase popular brands like All Aboard and Dragon’s Law to Class II customers. Their players already know and recognize these Konami brands from visits to other Class III properties, so allowing Class II operators to tap into that same brand power is huge. We want to continue expanding that for tribal operators with Class II operations.
On the Synkros casino management system side, we highlighted a variety of tools, including our innovative floor-wide progressives, which allow casinos to deploy their own floor-wide progressive anywhere they want on the casino floor. It could be the entire casino floor or a specific bank they want to draw attention to.
We also showcased our mobile tools with Konetic, where we’re putting the power of casino management into the hands of casino teams on the floor. They can perform operations like jackpot hand pays with digital signing, cash cans, progressive sign monitoring and player lookup – these different functions that allow them to be more mobile and engaged with casino players on the floor.
And then, of course, we have our Konami Online Interactive iGaming team. They’re continuing to add more of our land-based games to the iGaming library so operators with both traditional land-based casinos and iGaming can take advantage of the brand power of titles that players already know and love. Games like Money in the Bank, Bomberman slots, Diggin’ Bros and Red Fortune Rail are coming to online platforms.
Konami believes it’s about supporting our customers with the products they need most. We’re focused on those things that add value to their business, keep their casino players engaged and having fun, and keep them coming back.
Gerick Bermudez, Product Manager
Light & Wonder
At G2E 2026, we showcased a lot of exciting content and hardware across the board, and what I’m most excited about is the hardware and the innovation we’re bringing to sound on some of our cabinets, such as our Firebird and the new Cosmic Halo.
Something that will catch players’ attention is our new Cosmic Halo product and the spatial audio and 3D audio elements we’ve incorporated into that platform. It creates an immersive experience for players, allowing them to hear sounds coming from the left, right or behind them.
Some of my favorite games include Bad Bull on the Lightwave Solar and Back to the Future on the Firebird cabinet. Another favorite is Wild Flaming Hot Pots Mr. Lee on the Cosmic Halo.
Kathleen McLaughlin, VP Marketing and Communications – North America
Novomatic Americas
We were really excited about G2E this year. First of all, our entire booth was themed around Ghost Party, a game that’s part of our Vision Link progressive series. It received a wild reaction at the show, literally and figuratively. The game is incredibly entertaining, and we’ve put it into these beautiful sign packages that we manufacture ourselves at Novomatic. Ghost Party was such a highlight for us that we themed our entire booth around it.
We also love our Rising Treasures packages, and the signage is beautiful. We have a wide-area progressive called De La Isla Jackpot that’s scheduled to launch in Puerto Rico in November. Another highlight is Athena Goddess of War, an online game from Greentube that we’ve brought over. We didn’t anticipate how incredibly successful it would be, and it’s caught on like wildfire.
We’re seeing some great successes, and the response from our customers has been incredibly positive. We’re excited to bring these products to market and move forward from G2E. For me, this was probably the most exciting show we’ve had in several years, with so much interest in our products.
Sony Syamala, Chief Commercial Officer
Valicy
We’ve had an amazing year with so many talented people joining us across sales, development, art and other areas. We’ve been able to introduce many new products, and one we are especially excited about is our Victory Link progressive. It allows customers to link multiple game families into one progressive, allowing jackpots to hit more quickly. We showcased Victory Link at G2E and are super excited to bring it to as many casinos as possible.
Everything we displayed in our booth at G2E was geared toward tribal casinos. My team and I make it a habit to visit all the major tribal gaming markets, including California, Oklahoma and Washington, to make sure we understand each market and do whatever we can to support each and every tribe by bringing them the best games possible.
Derik Mooberry, CEO
Zitro USA
G2E was a great event and an opportunity for us to showcase our latest innovations, highlight our brand and demonstrate our continued expansion, not only in the U.S. but around the world, as we become a truly global supplier.
We showcased our Concept and Fantasy cabinets, which have been overwhelmingly successful for us in the U.S. market and around the world, along with new content options for both. Some of the highlights included Tales on Rails, Clover Paddy and Wild Origins, which really surprised customers with their innovation. These games feature some familiar play mechanics seen throughout the industry, but with some creative tweaks. I think people appreciate that level of innovation and our efforts to bring creativity and fun to the casino floor.
And we’ve been rewarded for it. Our games have been performing at some of the highest levels we’ve seen since launching in the U.S. We’re growing at a tremendous pace, nearly doubling our size over the last year, and we expect great things to come in the future.