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G2E – GameCo launching first ever video game gambling machine

By Phil - 17 September 2016

GameCo will be demonstrating the world’s first video game gambling machine (VGM), Danger Arena, which is poised to be the world’s first introduction to skill-based video game gambling when it hits casino floors in Atlantic City this year.

On the convention floor, GameCo will exhibit its premiere product, the “Tri-Pod” VGM Carousel at the Integrated Resort Experience, which will be staffed by professional esports athletes and GameCo executives to demo the game with attendees.

GameCo’s VGM is a highly anticipated skill-based gaming machine that brings video games to the casino floor and aims to attract a new generation of casino customers. The VGM is an arcade-style video game cabinet that balances player skill with patented game design to deliver the same financial model as traditional slot machines. Games are familiar titles from top publishers played in 30-90 second experiences featuring various genres and themes including first-person action, sports, racing, fighting, platformers, puzzle games, and more.

GameCo’s VGM will also be on display in the booth of international engineering and manufacturing giant, Suzo-Happ, designer and developer of the VGM’s game controller. In addition, Quixant will be demoing GameCo’s first game, Danger Arena on its video wall.
On day two of the convention, Blaine Graboyes, CEO of GameCo, will speak on the eSports and Casinos: The Coming Collision panel on Wednesday, September 28 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. In addition, GameCo will host a private hospitality suite at the Venetian Palazzo for prospective buyers and casino operators to learn more about the VGM and the future of skill-based gaming for casinos.

“Fall is gearing up to be a pivotal time for GameCo, first with the impending launch of our VGM in Atlantic City, as well as our participation at G2E. The debut of our VGM on casino floors will be an historic first step in the evolution of slot gaming, an industry that is adapting for a new generation of players. We are excited to discuss and share our product with the international gaming and casino industry at G2E,” said Mr. Graboyes.

In September, GameCo will debut a demo version of its VGM at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino’s esports lounge in Las Vegas. The VGM will be an exact version of the units that will launch on casino floors in Atlantic City, but will function as a non-gaming demo device.