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Wisconsin resident hits jackpot at O’Sheas Casino at The LINQ Hotel & Casino
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Jon Oelke, an unknown gambler from Kenosha, Wisconsin, has become an instant millionaire after hitting the jackpot at O’Sheas Casino at The LINQ Hotel & Casino. He played Three Card Poker Progressive with his family and friends and hit a royal flush to win the jackpot of more than $1.3 million.
Located at the centre of the Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ Hotel & Casino is often referred to as the luckiest casino. It offers 2,253 rooms including 244 suites with two unique penthouses and 25 cabana rooms with direct access to the pool. O’Sheas Casino hosts 11 table games. This is the third time that somebody hitting the million-dollar jackpot in the last three years at the casino. Byron Neel, a resident of Virginia, hit the jackpot $1 million with a royal flush on Three Card Poker in July 2015. James Orr, a resident of In Nov. of 2016, Wyoming, repeated the feat in November of 2016. Now, Jon Oelke joined the lucky gambling millionaire club.
About The LINQ Hotel & Casino:
As the social hub at the center of the Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ Hotel & Casino offers a total of 2,253 newly renovated rooms including 244 suites with two unique penthouses and 25 cabana rooms with direct access to the pool. Positioned between Flamingo Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas, guests experience one distinctive destination with The LINQ Promenade and High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel. Designed with the modern traveler in mind, the resort launched the first fully integrated self check-in program on the Las Vegas Strip in 2015. Enjoy celebrated chef Guy Fieri’s first Las Vegas restaurant, Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar, award-winning Hash House a Go Go and direct access to O’Sheas Casino, Off The Strip and Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar. Entertainment and nightlife experiences include 3535, a unique take on the lobby bar, as well as magician Mat Franco, “America’s Got Talent” Season Nine winner. The brand-new race and sports book experience, The Book, offers unique fan caves and innovative technology. The LINQ Hotel & Casino also offers a reimagined pool deck featuring two pools, the new 15,000-square-foot Spa at The LINQ and fitness center, The Silver Sky Chapel for intimate weddings and 63,000 square feet of meeting space. The LINQ Hotel & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR).
About Caesars Entertainment:
Caesars Entertainment is the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment provider and the most geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars Entertainment’s portfolio also includes the Caesars Entertainment UK family of casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognizes the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.
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Amusnet Launches Golden Coins Link
Amusnet has launched its latest jackpot system – Golden Coins Link, designed to elevate player excitement and enhance operator performance. Seamlessly integrated into five popular slots, this progressive system introduces more frequent jackpot opportunities and dynamic features – an exhilarating gaming experience filled with thrills and the potential for significant rewards.
Golden Coins Link reflects Amusnet’s commitment to delivering high-quality, player-centric solutions that help its global network of partners grow and succeed in a competitive landscape. With its captivating gameplay mechanics and seamless integration, the system is set to provide a fresh layer of excitement across online casino portfolios.
At the heart of Golden Coins Link is the Hold & Spin bonus, where players collect special symbols with the chance to unlock big wins. Filling the grid activates the Multiplier Wheel, offering the opportunity to multiply winnings up to 10x or hit one of the top-tier Major or Grand jackpots. Compared to other jackpot systems, Golden Coins Link stands out with its higher frequency of triggering, delivering a more thrilling and rewarding experience.
Golden Coins Link is currently available in five fan-favourite titles:
• 40 Power Hot Golden Coins Link
• Art of Gold Golden Coins Link
• 40 Bulky Fruits Golden Coins Link
• 100 Bulky Fruits Golden Coins Link
• 40 Extra Crown Golden Coins Link
These titles combine familiar themes with the excitement of the new jackpot system, offering players a fresh take on their favourite games.
With its engaging mechanics and business-driving benefits, Golden Coins Link empowers operators to boost retention, increase playtime and maximise revenue.
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IGT Unveils Advanced Product and Solutions Portfolio at G2E Asia 2025
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that the Company will unveil its latest portfolio of solutions for the Asia-Pacific market at G2E Asia 2025 at The Venetian Macao, May 7-9 in stand A801. IGT will display a tailored suite of regionally attuned multi-level progressive link and standalone titles, along with the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system (CMS). IGT’s innovative G2E Asia 2025 portfolio is designed to deliver enhanced player entertainment, increase customer loyalty, drive performance and meet the needs of the local market.
“Over the past 12 months, IGT has seen clear results in our realigned focus for Asia, and at G2E Asia 2025, we will expand upon this successful strategy with a product portfolio designed to deliver even more depth and entertainment to operators and players. IGT’s global strength, paired with our localized focus, allows us to develop compelling offerings that provide variety across casino floors and will help increase our regional footprint for our electronic gaming machine and systems portfolios,” said Dallas Orchard, IGT Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Gaming APAC.
“With the recent appointment of new talent and partnerships, IGT remains focused on strengthening our commitment to the region by delivering a compelling product portfolio at G2E Asia. In addition to new multi-level progressive links, like the global sensation Tiger and Dragon and the locally developed Ying Fu Wa Fa Fa Fa, which takes our proven Ying Fu Wa to the next level, plus the revolutionary IGT ADVANTAGE CMS, we are set to write a new chapter in Asia by enabling our customers to diversify their gaming floors and drive performance,” said Charles Seo, IGT Senior Director of Commercial Strategy, Asia.
Some key highlights for G2E Asia attendees to discover in IGT’s stand will include:
• Tiger and Dragon Link: An extension of IGT’s global hit Tiger and Dragon, this regionally attuned link powers up performance and gameplay with Cash on Reels and a lock and respin bonus with a unique betting structure that unlocks larger values and more win opportunities. Available on IGT’s PeakSlant49, PeakCurve49 and CrystalCurve cabinets, Tiger and Dragon Link also offers the chance to multiply wins up to 10x and includes the popular multi-pot collection feature for an entertaining gameplay experience.
• Ying Fu Wa Fa Fa Fa Link: This innovative link takes an IGT proven performer to the next level. Building on classic and player-favorite Ying Fu Wa gameplay, this new evolution includes a revolutionary ‘888 Feature’ and the addition of a new progressive jackpot that accumulates rewards throughout gameplay. Available in two game titles, Blessing Fortune and Overflowing Joy, with free games for variety and entertainment, Ying Fu Wa Fa Fa Fa Link is available on IGT’s PeakSlant49, PeakCurve49, PeakSlant32 and PeakDual27 cabinets.
• Rising Rockets Link: This multi-level progressive link is currently boosting player entertainment and performance on casino floors across Asia. Available in two complementary game titles, Emperor and Empress, Rising Rockets Link offers three different lock and respin bonuses, scalable bonuses, multi-denomination options and multiple jackpot opportunities during the bonus features. It is available on the PeakSlant49, PeakCurve49 and CrystalCurve cabinets.
• Money Gong Link: Packed with entertainment and a variety of gameplay experiences, the new Money Gong Link offers an innovative lock and respin bonus feature that includes three different gameplay modifiers, ‘Multiplier’, ‘Vortex Pays’ and ‘Prize Boost,’ for more chances to win. With a unique Money Gong bonus play-off for the chance to win the Money Gong jackpot, this new link is available on IGT’s PeakSlant49 and PeakCurve49 cabinets.
In addition to IGT’s demonstration of the exciting gaming portfolio covering more than 60 individual game titles, the IGT Systems team will demonstrate the differentiating features of IGT ADVANTAGE, including exciting bonusing options for Asia and IGT’s award-winning Cardless Connect and Resort Wallet solutions. Offering a modular design that supports convenience-driving apps, IGT ADVANTAGE drives the player experience forward while helping optimise casino operations. Through IGT’s HTML-based M5 technology, operators can deliver personalised real-time promotions, bonuses and more to the player via the cabinet’s service window.
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TaDa Gaming reveals golden prizes in Coin Tree
Classic slot offers a fresh spin on fortune with up to 888x multipliers
Award-winning slot provider TaDa Gaming has unveiled its newest title, where the Chinese God of Wealth rewards lucky players in Coin Tree.
Set against the background of glimmering trees filled with coins, the game centres around the Golden Coin Tree symbol, which appears on the reels and can award random multipliers of up to 888x the bet.
Coin Tree is based around a classic 3×3 slot, with artfully created graphics and a simple gameplay to evoke the feel of classic machines with a modern twist. Low volatility and frequent wins make the game perfect for players who enjoy simple yet engaging action.
Landing any winning combination on the single payline awards a minimum of 8x the bet, ensuring frequent wins and consistently satisfying payouts.
Coin Tree is the latest addition to TaDa Gaming’s growing collection of engaging titles with rewarding features.
Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Coin Tree embodies all the simplicity and excitement of a traditional slot game.
“We wanted to create a title that is easy to play but still delivers big win potential, and we think players will love the thrill of chasing the 888x multiplier.”
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