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NEVADA Skill-Based Gaming
Tom Jingoli, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Konami Gaming
“What people enjoy most about skill-based Frogger is that it’s instantly recognisable, easy to understand, and fairly rewards top players while still creating a fun experience for beginners. This competition is an exciting opportunity for gamers and fans to be a part of Frogger history, while quite possibly winning cash prize awards in the process.”
“Frogger has captured the attention of video game players worldwide for generations. Frogger demonstrates the future of casino gaming and we invite players of all skill levels to experience it first-hand.” Scott Sibella, President and COO of MGM Grand.
Changing the way Las Vegas views lounge entertainment, LEVEL UP presents a new era in interactive, skill- based fun. Located inside MGM Grand
between Hakkasan Nightclub and the MGM Grand Race and Sports Book, the tech savvy, adult playground features pay-to-play offerings in a social atmosphere, designed not only to attract the next generation of players, but existing players seeking innovation. The exciting new ‘place to play’ concept offers an extensive selection of traditional activities all while putting an inventive twist on the latest in peer-to-peer experiences. In addition to the next level entertainment, the 12,000-square- foot venue features the “Live Lucky Bar” offering a variety of craft beers and specialty cocktails, a live DJ, and endless entertainment across the multiple screens on display.
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Konami Gaming, Inc. announced the world premiere of its Frogger: Get Hoppin’ skill-based casino game inside MGM Grand’s LEVEL UP entertainment lounge in Las Vegas
Konami is the first manufacturer authorized for field trials under the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s New Innovation Beta (NIB) program, and the first to introduce skill-based gaming as the primary game play to the Nevada market for players to enjoy. Te game’s world premiere was marked by a competition on February 18 and 19 in which participants played to earn high scores and become the world’s first Frogger: Get Hoppin’ champion. Over the two days, hundreds of competitors arrived to the event to navigate Frogger through the road and river crossing course toward increasing scores and potential cash prizes.
“Considering Konami’s extensive heritage in consumer arcade and video game entertainment, we’re excited to bring that creativity and technology to the gaming industry in new ways and help pioneer the development of next generation gaming product,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Tanks to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the New Innovation Beta program, unique developments like Frogger: Get Hoppin’ can gather and react to early
feedback—strengthening success for consumers, operators, and developers alike.”
Frogger: Get Hoppin’ is Konami’s first skill-based game development to arrive to casinos, and was among several next generation gaming concepts presented by the company last fall during the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. For a $2 entry wager, the game gives players the chance to win random cash awards and earn true skill-based cash awards. Top scores are recorded on daily and all time Hall of Fame leaderboard displays.
“We’re very pleased with the response we’ve seen to Frogger: Get Hoppin’. Troughout the trial and competition event an entire spectrum of player types have tried the game, but by far the largest audiences represented were those not traditionally engaged in gaming activities at the casino,” said Jingoli. “As this emerging sector continues to expand, players can look forward to connecting with new forms of gaming entertainment that reinforce their interests and social preferences.”
Skill-based competition leaps into MGM Grand’s LEVEL UP
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