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AGEM Announces Results of Comprehensive Economic Impact Study of Gaming Manufacturer / Technology Sector
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Led by large slot companies, report reveals $55.8 billion total impact, $20.7 billion direct impact, 61,700 direct employees and average direct annual wage of $91,240
The global gaming supplier industry generated a total economic impact of $55.8 billion, supported more than 202,000 employees, including 61,700 direct employees, and supported a total of $14.1 billion in wages and salaries during 2018, according to a comprehensive report released today by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM).
The report titled “Impact Analysis: Global Gaming Supplier Industry” was the result of an independent study commissioned by AGEM and conducted by the respected Nevada-based research firm Applied Analysis. The report (http://AGEMonline.org/Impact_Report2019.pdf) reflects a recurring update and the most comprehensive review to date of the global gaming supplier industry that analyzes the size and scope of this technology-driven sector, specifically identifying AGEM members’ global reach spanning every regulated gaming market in the world.
With 175 member companies based in 23 countries, AGEM is anchored by the world’s largest slot machine companies and AGEM Gold Members AGS, Ainsworth Game Technology, Aristocrat Technologies, Everi, International Game Technology PLC (IGT), Konami Gaming, Merkur Gaming, NOVOMATIC Group, Scientific Games and Sega Sammy Creation. The AGEM membership also includes companies active in lotteries, systems, table games, online / interactive, sports betting, mobile apps, game development, machine components and support products and services for the gaming industry.
Highlights of the report:
- Including direct ($20.7 billion), indirect ($15.9 billion) and induced ($19.2 billion) impacts, the global gaming supplier segment generated a total of $55.8 billion of economic output (revenue) in 2018.
- Including direct ($5.6 billion), indirect ($3.9 billion) and induced ($4.6 billion) impacts, the global gaming supplier segment supports a total of approximately $14.1 billion in annual wages and salaries to 61,715 direct, 54,856 indirect and 85,869 induced employees for a total, with the multiplier effect, of 202,440 employees. Over the past 5 years, direct employment has grown from 50,594 to 61,715, an increase of 22 percent.
- The average direct wage per employee in the industry reached approximately $91,240 in 2018, reflecting a significant premium to the current U.S. average annual wage of $51,960, as listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- The industry has an especially strong impact in Nevada and overall employs a broad range of workers, including high-end technical professionals and engineers responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development expenditures annually.
“Existing suppliers are growing and new players are entering the space and this report accurately reflects a dynamic sector that is focused on innovation for gaming markets throughout the world,” said Marcus Prater, Executive Director of AGEM. “In summary, the report paints a picture of a healthy overall gaming industry where commercial casinos and tribal properties are capitalizing on advanced technologies and game content from a vast array of creative suppliers to grow their business while providing their customers with new and exciting forms of entertainment.”
AGEM Economic Impact Study
- Among AGEM Voting Member companies surveyed for the report:
- None of the respondents expect to decrease their staffing levels during the next 12 months, with nearly one half of respondents (46 percent) expecting to increase staffing.
- An overwhelming majority of respondents (92 percent) expect demand for their product and services to improve during the next 12 months.
- Nearly three-fifths of respondents (58 percent) expect the economic conditions to improve during the next 12 months.
- Respondents also answered positively about employee-sponsored health care and retirement programs, purchasing from local vendors and increasing employee numbers and salaries.
| Summary of Economic Impact of Global Gaming Supplier Industry in 2018 | ||||||||||
| ($ in Billions) | Direct | Indirect | Induced | Total | ||||||
| Economic Output | $20.7 | $15.9 | $19.2 | $55.8 | ||||||
| Value Added | $10.1 | $8.3 | $10.8 | $29.2 | ||||||
| Wages and Salaries | $5.6 | $3.9 | $4.6 | $14.1 | ||||||
| Employment | 61,715 | 54,856 | 85,869 | 202,440 | ||||||
About the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers:
AGEM is a non-profit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, online technology, sports betting, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory agencies and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information, visit www.AGEM.org.
About Applied Analysis and Methodology:
The 2019 edition of the Industry Impact Analysis: Global Gaming Supplier reports the annual economic impacts of the industry from 2014 to 2018. The latest report incorporates the most recent available information regarding the industry as whole and the companies operating within the market space. Applied Analysis utilized economic modeling techniques to quantify the ripple effect of the industry on the global economy. The current report is not necessarily comparable to prior editions due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, technological advancements and the expansions of product offerings. Overall, the current research provides the most comprehensive reporting on the industry. Applied Analysis conducts a number of economic and gaming-related analyses. For more information, visit www.AppliedAnalysis.com.
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JioBLAST Launches All Stars vs India powered by Campa Energy: A New Era of Creator-Driven Esports Entertainment
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JioBLAST today announced the launch of JioBLAST All Stars vs India powered by Campa Energy, an exciting new creator-led, competitive entertainment format featuring BGMI, that brings gaming icons and fans together on one stage. The high-octane event will take place on 29th–30th November 2025 at NESCO, Mumbai, with registrations open on the JioGames app.
JioBLAST All Stars marks JioBLAST’s debut in India’s rapidly growing gaming and esports entertainment landscape and will headline GamingCon Bharat 2025, one of the country’s premier gaming festivals. Designed for India’s massive gaming audience base, All Stars vs India is a unique format that allows fans to either team up with or take on their favourite creators, transforming audiences into participants in an immersive, interactive show experience.
The tournament is a first-of-its-kind creator-led esports entertainment format featuring two fan-driven competitions, including a Jio Solo Tournament, exclusive for Jio customers to play with their favourite stars and an open Team Tournament for squads across India to play against the All stars.
Speaking on the announcement, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said: “We’re thrilled to launch JioBLAST All Stars vs India, a fan-first, creator-powered format designed to bring India’s next wave of gamers into the spotlight. This is just the beginning of how JioBLAST will redefine competitive entertainment in India – more events, bigger line-ups, and new formats that level up every season. We’re thankful to KRAFTON for enabling us to bring this experience to the BGMI community.”
On the partnership, Megha Raturi, CMO, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd, said: “Campa Energy is more than a beverage; it’s an attitude. By partnering with JioBLAST, we’re tapping into the spirit of India’s unstoppable youth, those rewriting the rules of competition and resilience through gaming. All Stars vs India is a celebration of that unbreakable drive.”
At its core, JioBLAST All Stars represents a new era of competitive entertainment, where creators, fans, and communities converge in a format that celebrates participation. With open online qualifiers for players, JioBLAST is enabling aspiring gamers to share the stage with some of India’s most followed and respected gaming content creators at GamingCon Bharat.
Star-Studded Creator Line-up
- Payal Gaming
- Shreeman Legend
- Soul Regaltos
- Snax Gaming
Fans can qualify through open tournaments hosted on JioGames, leading to the Creator vs Community showcase matches on the main stage. The live event will feature professional production, live shoutcasting, fan meet-and-greets, and exclusive creator-driven content, ensuring a premium experience both on-ground and online.
JioBLAST All Stars vs India Registration Details:
- Event: JioBLAST All Stars vs India powered by Campa Energy
- Venue: GamingCon Bharat, Nesco, Mumbai
- Dates: 29–30 November 2025
- Game: Battlegrounds Mobile India
- Registrations to compete: Open until November 14th on the JioGames app
- Team Tournament: Open for all players across India
- Jio Solo Tournament: Exclusive for Jio users
- Total tournament Prize Pool : INR 10,00,000
Gaming enthusiasts can buy GaminCon Bharat 2025 tickets from District by Zomato. JioBLAST is a joint venture between Jio, BLAST, and RISE Worldwide Limited, combining Jio’s 500+ million-strong digital ecosystem with BLAST’s global expertise in esports entertainment and RISE’s leadership in sports and event management. Together, they aim to build India’s most engaging and scalable esports IP ecosystem – from world-class tournaments to creator-driven entertainment formats.
With India emerging as one of the world’s largest gaming markets and the Online Gaming Bill 2025 actively supporting industry growth, JioBLAST is set to accelerate the nation’s journey towards becoming a global esports powerhouse.
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Swintt games go live in Italy after receiving ADM certification
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Rapidly-expanding software provider enters its 13th regulated market following Italian regulator’s approval of Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt titles
Having previously outlined its intentions to enter more regulated markets throughout 2025, sought-after software provider Swintt has announced that it has now officially been greenlit by Italy’s Agencia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) to offer its slots in the country.
The new certification has initially been granted for Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt titles, and though further approval is planned for both SwinttPremium and SwinttSelect releases in the not-too-distant future, the provider has already put pen to paper with two of Italy’s leading operators.
Launched in 2024 following Swintt’s acquisition of Elysium Studios, Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt is a cutting-edge collection of releases that incorporates elements of social, mobile and casino gaming to deliver a more engaging experience that’s custom-made for the modern player.
Featuring inventive themes, innovative features and intuitive, mobile-first game mechanics, some of the biggest hits to come from the collaboration to date include the quirky, folk lore-inspired I Hate Fairytales and the swashbuckling skull and bones epic, Pirate Pledge Hold & Win.
Given both titles boast a cast of characters that includes everything from punk rock princesses to salty sea dogs and a huge selection of rewarding bonus rounds, the two games and many more from the Elysium Studios line-up are certain to prove a popular addition among Italian audiences.
With Swintt’s successful acquisition of ADM certification now paving the way for the provider to enter its 13th regulated market, the decision will significantly expand the company’s European footprint and enable it to form further partnerships with Italian operators in the months to come.
David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “At Swintt, our focus has always been on ensuring that our content gets put in front of players in as many regulated markets as possible – and acquiring ADM approval to offer our games in Italy is another significant step on this journey.
“As an established iGaming market with a huge emerging player base, we feel our Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt line-up can make a big impact in the region and we look forward to being able to roll out our other core line-ups very soon.”
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Week 45/2025 slot games releases
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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Relax Gaming is diving to the ocean floor for Treasure Tumble Dream Drop, an 8×8 cluster-pays adventure in the hit Tumble series starring fearless explorer Scarlett Spinz. Momentum is everything as position multipliers build, cluster wins cascade and a suite of blocker-busting power-ups keeps the action flowing, with a maximum win potential of 10,000x.
Get ready for a fresh, fruity adventure with Amusnet’s newest slot – 20 Bulky Fruits Buy Bonus! This colourful game brings classic fruit symbols to life across 20 paylines, offering plenty of ways to hit winning combinations and enjoy nonstop excitement. The Buy Bonus feature lets you jump straight into the action, unlocking bonus rounds whenever you want for instant thrills.
TaDa Gaming, has added to its renowned TriLuck series with a classic Chinese themed slot game, 3 Lucky Baozhu. Offering multiple ways to win, 1000x max and 97% RTP, this gorgeously colourful game sparkles and crackles with fortune and good luck. The five reels, three rows, 50 fixed paylines grid holds traditional symbols including Caishen god of wealth, lucky red envelopes, lanterns and musical instruments.
Spinomenal has released Demi Gods VII Ultra Mode as part of its hugely successful Demi Gods Series. This is a 5×4 reel 50 lines video slot that takes players on an epic journey through the realm of the immortals, where financial fate rests with the gods. A powerful, surging soundtrack amplifies the gameplay and makes for a thunderous reels experience.
Endorphina has released its newest Halloween title, 3 Witch Pots. The slot features 5 reels, 4 rows, and 40 fixed paylines. This Halloween addition to the Endorphina slots portfolio takes players on a mystical journey to help a skillful witch’s lair.
Witness the downfall of John, a man of order, a devoted father, a loyal husband and a pillar of routine. Nolimit City’s latest release, Disorder, unearths the twisted origin story of Mental and Mental II. This highly anticipated slot falls under the extreme themed category of Nolimit City slots such as Serial and Disturbed.
BGaming invites players to saddle up and head to the Wild West in the brand-new Wild Wick online slot. The game is the latest to be developed in collaboration with Strmlytics, a leader in live-streaming data analytics. Wild Wick introduces players to a charismatic bounty hunter inspired by classic Western Heroes from Clint Eastwood’s Man with No Name and Terence Hill’s Lucky Luke to the animated cowboys of the Soviet cartoon Treasure Island.
Stakelogic is closing out spooky season in style with Soul Slayer, a gripping slot experience where every spin becomes a battle for survival. Set in a world consumed by demonic forces, Soul Slayer challenges players to embrace their inner warrior and strike back with precision, fury, and Wild-filled rewards.
Red Rake Gaming presents Get the Coins!, a slot that combines gold coins with Major, Minor, and Grand prizes in a dynamic, fast-paced experience. This release offers rapid gameplay and an exclusive Mini-Game that delivers unique reward opportunities in every session. With its 3×3 reel format, each spin can generate coins and trigger the “Get the Coins!” Mini-Game with collectible coins whenever at least one coin appears on each reel.
Spinmatic announced the launch of Elemental Fusion, a revolutionary title that fuses the mechanics of Video Slots with the engaging features of Plinko games. This innovative product release highlights Spinmatic’s commitment to developing unique and compelling gaming experiences for the igaming market.
Amusnet has released 20 Golden Coins: Reel Fishing, a next-generation video slot that combines the charm of the game classics with the thrill of modernity. This 5-reel, 20-payline release brings the joy of fishing to life with vibrant visuals, engaging features and a soundtrack that fully immerses players in a sunny day by the water.
Evoplay has launched Sky Sentinels, a new slot that lets players decide their fate under the Egyptian sky. Every spin offers a choice between the Sun and the Moon. The radiant Sun guides wins from right to left, while the mysterious Moon moves them from left to right, each creating a unique way to play and win.
Million Games has announced the launch of Gatsby Gold, a 5×3, 243-ways video slot that combines the elegance of 1920s art deco with dynamic modern gameplay. The game offers 243 ways to win, a 96.3% RTP, and a maximum payout of 8,100x the bet, making it as rewarding as it is stylish.
Evoplay has launched Young Deer Song, a festive high-volatility slot that takes players deep into a mystical forest where nature’s creatures lead the way to great rewards. As the moon rises over the treetops, the reels come alive in this Christmas themed title with the fox, owl, raccoon, and wolf, each carrying their own charm and fortune.
Take to the skies and soar like an eagle, then swoop in and grab big wins by spinning the reels of Thunder Eagle Hold and Win Extreme from Booming Games. This action-packed, feature-filled slot is a wild adventure with a chance to win up to 10,000x. Thunder Eagle Hold and Win Extreme is a 5×3, 25-fixed payline slot.
Squid Gold X2 by 18Peaches invites players to dive deep into a world of mystery, magic and forgotten riches. Set within a sacred castle filled with ancient relics and hidden chambers, every spin feels like a step deeper into the unknown. The legendary golden squid is said to guard untold fortunes, and only the bravest adventurers will uncover its secrets.
With Swintt having already opened the way to a world of wonder in the original Lucky Fortune Door, this month the award-winning software provider is back in action again with Lucky Fortune Door Wild – an exciting reboot that gives players even more ways to win! Like its SwinttPremium predecessor, Lucky Fortune Door Wild is a five-reel slot that can be played with either five or ten paylines.
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