Scientific Games Corporation has announced the first-ever installation of its new “Jin Ji Bao Xi” Asian linked progressive in Macau.
“Jin Ji Bao Xi”, which follows on from the company’s hugely successful “Duō Fu Duō Cai” family link, is now live in both Macau and Cambodia, with the Philippines to follow in two weeks’ time.
IAG contacted Scientific Games Vice President and Managing Director of Asia, Ken Jolly, who said that “Jin Ji Bao Xi” was developed initially for the Macau market, although the company expects it to follow the lead of “Duō Fu Duō Cai” and spread globally.
“It is an Asian-facing game developed for Asia and specifically for Macau,” Jolly said.
“Jin Ji Bao Xi” is the latest multi-denominational progressive linked jackpot from Scientific Games’ new “Echo Fortunes” base game on the Dualos cabinet, which debuted at MGS Entertainment Show in November.
The name of “Jin Ji Bao Xi” means good luck and good news in Chinese. The logo itself – comprising a bat and a peach – is from the Chinese traditional symbol representing good fortune and longevity, said to bring prosperity and good news to players.
“Jin Ji Bao Xi” also highlights a major shift in the global gaming industry in recent years, given that it was only a decade ago that games found on Macau’s casino floors were imported directly from the US or Australia. It’s good to see the tables starting to turn with more games being developed in Asia and for the Asian market before making their mark on the rest of the world.