PAC-MAN WILD EDITION to debut in Las Vegas

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Las Vegas debut of the new PAC-MAN WILD EDITION video slot will take place at eight Boyd Gaming properties across Southern Nevada, including The Orleans, Gold Coast, Cannery and more. The machines will be rolled out to properties and available to play by 1 June.

The iconic PAC-MAN character is one of the most recognizable figures in video game history and was the basis for the most successful arcade game of all time. Now, PAC-MAN will arrive on casino floors this month as the star of PAC-MAN WILD EDITION, a new game from Ainsworth Game Technologies.

Boyd Gaming properties will be the first in southern Nevada to offer the game, including The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Suncoast Hotel and Casino, Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, the Cannery Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Fremont Hotel & Casino, California Hotel & Casino and Main Street Station Casino Brewery and Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.

"Our customers expect the latest, hottest slot titles at our properties, and we're excited to be able to offer Las Vegas locals and visitors alike the first opportunity to play PAC-MAN WILD EDITION," said Matt Ryan, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Boyd Gaming.a

The title provides all the recognizable PAC-MAN sounds and imagery loved by people around the globe. PAC-MAN WILD EDITION is the first offering as part of a strategic partnership between Ainsworth and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

"This is the biggest brand we have ever offered at Ainsworth," said Ainsworth President – North America Mike Dreitzer. "The game looks amazing, and it's packed with bonuses that will attract both slot fanatics and PAC-MAN fans. We are thrilled to introduce the product at Boyd Gaming's amazing properties."

PAC-MAN WILD EDITION offers players all the excitement of the classic arcade game. The game features a thrilling Free Games feature, a Wheel Spin feature and a progressive jackpot. PAC-MAN appears throughout the game, offering players wilds and other fun ways to win.

For more information on Boyd Gaming properties, please visit Boyd Gaming's website.