So when you lose, you zat the slot machine??

[wraithfodder]

Yes, in someone's mind, they figured 'hey, Stargate fans love to gamble!' Read the press release under the cut..

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/atronic-to-create-and-distribute,346302.shtml

Atronic to Create and Distribute 'Stargate SG-1' and 'Stargate Atlantis' Branded Slot Machines 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 9  /PRNewswire/ -- Atronic unveiled plans today to manufacture and distribute slot machines utilizing content from the successful "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" television series. The Company has signed a three-year licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products and the first placement of the slot machines will be unveiled in the fall of 2008.

"Stargate SG-1," the longest running Sci-Fi series in American television history aired for a remarkable 10 seasons. The show enjoyed a milestone 200th episode and "Stargate Atlantis," its spin-off series and currently in production on season 5, won The People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi program in 2007, and will also celebrate its 100th episode this year.

"Atronic is thrilled to add "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" to our library of licensed products.  We are going to build on the popularity of the TV series by bringing the excitement and intrigue of the shows to the casino floor," said Ken Bossingham, COO, Atronic Americas.

Travis Rutherford, Executive Vice President, MGM Consumer Products stated: "MGM Consumer Products is pleased to partner with worldwide market leader Atronic to further expand the record-breaking Stargate franchise."

A series of machines is planned for development, including video linked, video stand-alone, and reel slots.

About Atronic

The ATRONIC Group of companies, a leading global provider of casino games and services is headquartered in Germany. The group companies Atronic International, Atronic Americas and Atronic Systems maintain offices in the USA, Europe, Russia, Latin America, South Africa and Australia. ATRONIC is dedicated to producing only the highest quality of entertainment games and products, including dynamic casino management and linked gaming solutions which are being operated in 91 countries worldwide. Atronic holds a total of 225 worldwide gaming licenses including the United States of America, where it is licensed to sell machines in 26 states and to 163 tribes.

Atronic is a member of the Gaming Standards Association and supports open industry standards such as Game to System (G2S) and System to System (S2S). To find out more information about ATRONIC please visit the website at http://www.atronic.com/. 

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Comments

[abracah.livejournal.com]

**blink blink** not sure what to say about that!

[toomanysides.livejournal.com]

no?

[parislove27.livejournal.com]

Err. . .I don't gamble, but it would be cool to own one!

:) Thanks for sharing!

[highonstargate.livejournal.com]

Ok...don't know what to about that*shakes head dazly*

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

*Arches eyebrow in a very Teal'c-like way*

[zats-clear.livejournal.com]

can I just say...wtf!bbq?

I mean, they can't manage to come out with action figures for like almost a decade. Their online game took forever. Only now are we getting audiobooks. But slot machines make a notable appearance in Vegas??

*curses how someone somewhere totally misses the boat on promoting my show!*

[whisper99.livejournal.com]

I swear to God these people are fucking MORONS.

[melibabe.livejournal.com]

I was so hoping this was going to be about an "interactive experience" a la the Trek stuff they have there in Vegas. Now that would be fun.

[margec01.livejournal.com]

Well, they have slot themes for Top Gun, Hee Haw, Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Munsters, the Alien movies, Alien vs. Predator, Monopoly, and hundreds of others. Too bad Atronic is one of the more boring designers of slot machines--the Stargate ones will probably last about 2 years and gradually be replaced with something else.

And, yes, I am a gambler. It will be fun to see them. Actually the Star Wars slots are some of my favorites.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

had no idea they had that many slots!!

[margec01.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah, most of these themed slot machines only have a floor life of a couple years, sometimes less. Then people get bored with them, don't play them enough, and the casinos get new ones.

The problem with Atronic slots is they're all pretty much the same EXACT game, just different pictures. Yawn. I hope they make Stargate different so that it's more interesting.

Something to look for when I go to Vegas and Atlantic City. It may never make it to the St. Louis casinos. Star Wars hasn't.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ah, just change the pictures, eh?

[margec01.livejournal.com]

MAYBE they'll come up with something unique and interesting. But that company doesn't do "original" much. Ah well, que sera, sera.

At least it's cool that Stargate is considered enough of an icon to get a slot game. James Bond (MGM's other big seller) doesn't have a slot game! (g)

[the-scary-kitty.livejournal.com]

*headdesk* Slot machines? What drunken idiot at MGM actually thought this would be a good idea?

Now, pinball machines... that could be fun. :)

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[faekitty71.livejournal.com]

Too funny...

[iamrighthere.livejournal.com]

I now have a reason to accompany my husband on his twice-yearly poker trips to Atlantic City.