Inside Asian Gaming

INSIDE ASIAN GAMING | 92 G2E ASIA 2013 T o show its solid commitment to delivering products designed specifically for the Asian market, Bally Technologies will debut a broad selection of Asian-themed game titles at G2E Asia. These are highlighted by stunning graphics and engaging mechanics and are packed with features players enjoy, such as free games and stacked wilds. And, importantly for the Macau market, they are bilingual, selectable either for Chinese or English. “We have high expectations for G2E Asia as we do every year,” says Srini Raghavan, senior vice president of Asia-Pacific/Africa and managing director of Bally India, where the US-based slot giant is concentrating an increasing amount of its considerable R&D talent. “We have a game-development studio in the region focused solely on delivering content that will appeal to players in the Asia- Pacific market, and much of that new content will be on display at G2E Asia 2013,” Mr Raghavan adds. “This year, we are extremely proud of the depth of our portfolio and the library of new Chinese- language video content.” A standout of which is Zhi Nu, one of four new games steeped in the romance of Chinese mythology and linked to a progressive multi-jackpot, this one starring the heavenly maiden Zhi Nu and her mortal true love, Niu Lang. Available on Bally’s Pro Series V32 platform, it’s a five-reel 50-line game sparked by three enchanting free game triggers scattered anywhere on the middle three reels. Also on display will be Chinese Zodiac on the Pro Series V22/22 Upright and V22/26 Slant cabinets where players get to choose the “zodiac” symbol and lock the wilds as colorful astrological animals bring them luck and fortune. In fact, an array of themed titles in Chinese—China River, Fantastic 8, Red Phoenix, Perfect 8, Shadow Diamond, White Lion, Heavenly Empress and Pharaoh’s Dream—will be offered for both cabinet styles. Visitors to this year’s show will also get a look at several new titles—Star Signs, Zodiac Fortune, Joy of Samba and Koi Treasure— on the award-winning Pro Curve cabinet, with its innovative LCD display that gives the illusion of spinning reels. Of course, the wider region is also an area of intense focus. As Mr Raghavan points out,“Due to Singapore’s success, other countries are Zhi Nu is one of four new Bally games steeped in the romance of Chinese mythology and linked to a progressive multi-jackpot. East Meets West Meets Excitement Whether it’s the heart-throbbing romance of Chinese mythology or the rubber-burning action of a NASCAR auto race, Bally Technologies has a thrill for every culture