American Gaming Systems launched its So Hot Grand Link progressive at eight Station Casinos properties across Las Vegas. The rollout includes Green Valley Ranch, Durango Casino & Resort, Red Rock Casino Resort Spa and Sunset Station.
Four more locations will add the games soon. Santa Fe Station, Boulder Station, Palace Station and Wildfire Gaming at Sunset will complete the network. The progressive links over 60 games across video and mechanical three-reel formats.
Mark DeDeaux, AGS SVP and GM of Slots, explained the partnership choice. “Station Casinos was the ideal partner for this launch thanks to their strong presence across the Valley,” he said. The network setup lets players access the same progressive at any property.
Why This Multi-Property Format Works
The linked structure creates more frequent jackpot opportunities for Station’s local player base. Players can move between any of the eight properties and continue playing the same progressive system.
DeDeaux noted the setup targets Station’s regular customers specifically. “Linking properties within their network allowed us to create a progressive experience built specifically for their loyal, local players,” he explained.
The format offers game variety too. Players get mechanical reels and video options under one progressive umbrella. Station’s strong Valley presence made this possible.
What Games Make Up the Network
The So Hot Grand Link includes five AGS titles. Diamond Reels and Flaming Reels provide mechanical reel options. Rakin’ Bacon! Jackpots Bonus Wheel brings bonus features.
Video slots include Gold Inferno Wild Stacks and Mega Diamond Wild Stacks. Each game connects to the same progressive pool across all locations.
Station marked the launch with a customer promotion running across properties. The casino also held an exclusive October 17 event for Boarding Pass rewards members. These players got first access to the games before the public rollout.
How AGS Expands Its Market Position
This isn’t AGS’s only major partnership recently. The company teamed with BetMGM in August for an omnichannel Rakin’ Bacon launch. That deal brought Rakin’ Bacon! Jackpots Bonus Wheel to BetMGM Casino in New Jersey and Michigan.
The BetMGM version also appeared at Borgata Atlantic City and MGM Grand Detroit. Rakin’ Bacon became the first third-party slot with online and on-property exclusivity on BetMGM.
The Station deal represents AGS’s first multi-property progressive launch. It shows the company can scale linked systems across multiple locations. The 60+ game network creates a substantial progressive pool.
DeDeaux emphasized the player experience benefits. “It delivers more frequent jackpots, seamless play across any location and a variety of game styles, from mechanical reels to video formats,” he said. Station’s local player focus makes the linked format particularly effective.
