Neon’s Bonus Blast debuting at Sky River Casino on September 4

The Ainsworth title’s unveiling will represent the first northern California property to launch the slot game as part of a free pull & drawing event for Sky River Rewards members.

Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California will officially become the first property within the northern California market to unveil Ainsworth Game Technology’s Neon’s Bonus Blast slot game, set to debut with a free pull & drawing event on September 4. 

“We’re always looking to add fun and exhilarating new options to our popular slot machine mix and Neon’s Bonus Blast delivers a new level of gaming entertainment,” Sky River Casino President Michael Facenda said. 

“We just love watching our guests have a ‘blast’ playing 2,100 of our exhilarating slots, and we look forward to adding 400 more machines come January. We’re always rolling out new options to complement the wide variety of elevated entertainment and delicious dining, creating an all-around amazing experience.”

Four Neon’s Bonus Blast slot machines will be installed on the gaming floor at Sky River Casino as part of the agreement formed between the supplier and operator, as Sky River Rewards members will be among the first to experience the new title. 

“Sky River has been a great partner to us. It’s a beautiful property that draws players from across Northern California, a key market for us, so it makes sense to debut our premium content there,” Ainsworth VP of Sales, Marketing and Product Strategy Sean Evans said. 

Good to know: Ainsworth reported its financial performance throughout H1 2025 on August 19, including a total revenue increase of 25.3% year-over-year to $98.3m, but a reported profit after tax decrease of 65% from the prior year period for a total of $3.2m

“With exciting features, engaging gameplay, and vibrant graphics, we’re confident it will deliver strong performance on the floor. We’re looking forward to continued success with Sky River and bringing even more innovative experiences to their loyal customer base.”

Sky River Casino debuted Aristocrat’s Chief Inferno slot game on August 28, having also held a free pull & drawing event for Sky River Rewards members. 

The property originally debuted in August 2022 and offers 100,000 sq ft of gaming space including 2,190 slot machines and 82 table games, constructed by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming.

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