Konami Gaming, Inc. has secured one of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions, as its Solstice™ casino game machine earned the No. 1 ranking for “Best New Core Cabinet” in the EILERS – FANTINI G2E Vendor Survey 2025. The annual report, based on feedback gathered from slot directors by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, highlighted Solstice as the top new cabinet showcased during the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. The machine made its worldwide debut at the event, where thousands of attendees experienced its design and new game library for the first time.

“As a company with a hardware development approach that is precisely mindful toward market needs, Konami is pleased to be recognized by casino operators for creating the industry’s best new core cabinet,” said Steve Sutherland, chief executive officer of Konami Gaming, Inc. “Through its enhanced graphics, sound package, game power, and attraction effects, Solstice is designed to provide the utmost entertainment experience, which we look forward to delivering to casino patrons worldwide.”

Solstice outperformed more than a dozen competing cabinets to claim the top ranking. The survey report noted that “operators are obviously eagerly awaiting fresh releases from this supplier that has a deep history,” underscoring the strong anticipation surrounding Konami’s latest innovation.

A standout feature of the Solstice cabinet is its advanced lighting system, incorporating dynamic illumination elements that span from the topper to below the button deck. These lights interact seamlessly with in-game features, creating a vibrant, real-time visual response to every spin, win, and bonus event. The new cabinet line launches with a robust pipeline of game content—from licensed IP to original titles—developed to capitalize fully on Solstice’s powerful hardware capabilities.

“Konami’s owned game studios in the United States, Japan, and Australia dedicated immense effort and creativity to delivering a standout library of Solstice game options—the first of which are arriving to casinos before the new year,” said Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “We are thrilled to partner with our longtime casino customers to fully optimize success during this new era of Konami games product.”

Gerard Crosby, senior vice president & chief games product officer, added: “Building upon innovative components of the machine itself, Solstice is backed by a highly inventive mix of game content options with fascinating bonus features, engaging animation effects, and rewarding game math, for a one-of-a-kind player experience.”

With this recognition, Konami’s Solstice cements its place as one of the most anticipated and innovative gaming cabinets of the year, setting a new benchmark for entertainment and performance in casino floors worldwide.