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GAMING with Nick Bainbrigge
NEWS
ARISTOCRAT AT THE AHG
FOO TOWN TIME
QHA REVIEW | 10
It’s hard to believe that we are only a month out
from AHG 2018 where we will demonstrate that
“it’s all about what’s inside”. We are excited to get
the opportunity to showcase a variety of our new
products across our various portfolio categories. A few
highlights at the show for our Queensland operators
include 5 Dragons Empire, Lightning Link Eyes
of Fortune and Magic Totem and Welcome to
Fantastic Jackpots to name a few.
Experience 5 Dragons reincarnated like never before
in 5 Dragons Empire at AHG. Entertain a variety of
different players with a wide spread of denominations
including never before offered 5c, 20c, 50c and
$1 options. 5 Dragons Empire is available in our
Helix, Helix+ and Helix XT cabinets.
We’ve seen significant performance with the launch
of Dragon Link Spring Festival and Peacock
Princess performing at 2.59x and 2.55x respectively.
There’s no doubt about how important it is to maintain
the momentum within this category. We’re excited
to showcase new Lightning Link titles, Eyes of
Fortune and Magic Totem, at AHG.
Building on the popular hold ‘n’ spin mechanic, we
will debut Welcome to Fantastic Jackpots at AHG,
which addresses the growing linked progressive
segment. This Queensland first market product
entertains a variety of players with player selectable
multi denomination, scalable bonus prizes and cash on
reels. Check out the two Vegas style launch themes,
Fantastic Hits and Fantastic Pays, at the show.
So, join Aristocrat at AHG 2018 as we showcase
how “it’s all about what’s inside”. We look forward to
strengthening our relationships with our Queensland
customers even further and gaining your valuable
feedback on our portfolio. See you at the show!
What do you get when you are the world’s greatest
rock band? A beer named after you.
Sydney craft brewers Young Henrys have collaborated
with none other than the Foo Fighters to create a
limited edition beer while the juggernaut rolls around
Australia.
Foo Town lager is described as an easy-drinking, hazy
Aussie lager which is light gold in colour with a light
hop aroma and low to mid bitterness. It’s pouring at
the official Sydney and Melbourne venues and will also
be sold in cans through bottleshops and the brewery
website.
It follows a long line of musical collaborations for the
Newtowners that’s taken in beers with the likes of You
Am I, Front End Loader, Frenzal Rhomb, Dune Rats
and PVT as well as supporting countless gigs and
festivals.
Young Henrys co-founder Oscar McMahon says:
“Getting a call to say the Foo Fighters want to brew a
beer with Young Henrys was huge for us.
“It’s thanks to working with local legends that we’ve
got the opportunity to brew a beer with one of the
world’s best known rock bands.”