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April 2011 Slot News
Best-Selling Artist Michael Godard Launches Aristocrat Slot at TSan Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
he art world meets the casino with the amazing Godard’s Rockin’ OlivesTM video slot. e popular Aristocrat game is based on Michael Godard’s world-famous olives, and made its o cial premiere at San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino on March 22nd. Godard was on hand and introduced the game to the media, plus fans had a
chance to meet and ask questions.
e current top-selling artist in the U.S., Godard’s rockin’
fruits have long-time fans among celebrities, rock stars and art collectors, and now more recently on slot oors in Godard’s Rockin’ Olives video slot.
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino invited fans on Facebook to meet the best-selling artist at a private vip party at The Pines, the casino’s upscale steakhouse. Godard signed autographs and answered questions of the partygoers, who were treated to refreshments and Godard goodies, including Rockin’ Olives T-shirts and Godard dog-tags.
Steve Lengel, Executive Director of Operations for San ManuelIndianBingo&Casino,said,“Weareabsolutely thrilled to host the ‘Rock Star of the Art World’ Michael Godard for this-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Facebook friends. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino has a long history of bringing exciting events and entertainment to our guests. Having America’s best-selling and most unique artist ts our traditions perfectly.”
If you haven’t played this amazing slot yet, Godard’s Rockin’ Olives is a truly artful and unique gaming experience that tells the story of the ultimate rock concert, complete with guitar and drum-playing olives and sexy strawberry fans. Godard hand painted each frame of each reel. With its rollicking play and expectation-breaking action, it provides the opportunity to explore the unique and whimsical world of Michael Godard and gives players great chances to win.
Rockin’ Olives is housed in Aristocrat’s award- winning VERVEhdTM cabinet. Sleek, modern and a work
of art in itself, the cabinet completely changes the look of slot machines forever with twin 21.5-inch hd monitors, panoramic digital audio, NteractivTM lcd buttons and revolutionary ergonomic design that is dramatically more comfortable for players.
And how often can you see the rock star of the art world play his own game? At the site of his signature game on
Celebrating Godard’s Rockin’ OlivesTM video slot: L-R: Todd DiMillo, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino Slot Floor Manager; the artist’s manager, Brittany Weber; and Michael Godard.
the second oor of San Manuel Casino, the artist was interviewed by the press and played his Rockin’ Olives slot, hitting various bonuses along the way. Look for a video on the SCGG website at www. eGamingGuide.com.
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