Konami Gaming’s Solstice casino cabinet earned the No. 1 ranking for “Best New Core Cabinet” in the 2025 EILERS–FANTINI G2E Vendor Survey.
Based on poll responses gathered from slot directors by research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, Konami’s Solstice was voted No. 1 “Best New Core Cabinet” displayed during the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. Solstice marked its world premiere at the event, where thousands experienced the machine and its original 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, CEO of Konami Gaming. “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 by Konami Gaming beat out a dozen different machines to achieve the top spot in this year’s report. According to the survey, “…Operators are obviously eagerly awaiting fresh releases from this supplier that has a deep history…”.
“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,” shared Tom Jingoli, President & COO at Konami Gaming. “We are thrilled to partner with our longtime casino customers to fully optimize success during this new era of Konami games product.”
Gerard Crosby, SVP & Chief Games Product Officer at Konami Gaming also 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.”
Konami’s Solstice machine features innovative lighting elements stretching from the height of the topper to below the button deck, which interact with in-game features across a dynamic color spectrum. This advanced lighting system delivers real-time visual feedback that reacts to every spin, win, and bonus round. The debut of Konami’s new Solstice cabinet line is supported by an expansive pipeline of game software content, spanning licensed IP to original creations.
