Content Takes Centre Stage for Blueprint at EAG 2026

Nadia Timofeev, Director of Operations at Blueprint Operations, believes EAG 2026 represents a pivotal moment for the land-based industry – a chance to reset priorities, reconnect with customers and begin the year with renewed confidence.

“EAG has always been a highly important date in the Blueprint calendar, but January makes it particularly special,” she explains. “It’s our first opportunity of the year to reconnect with customers, reset priorities, and start with real momentum after the Christmas period.”

Content, confidence and delivery

Following the successful rollout of Blueprint’s full cabinet range during 2025, Timofeev says the focus for EAG 2026 is firmly on content, roadmap execution and customer experience.

“EAG 2026 is about confidence and delivery. We want customers to leave our stand energised about what’s coming next and reassured that our 2026 roadmap will deliver the performance operators expect from Blueprint products.”

Content is the clear headline story. Blueprint continues to invest in strong, recognisable brands that resonate with players and perform consistently for operators. The Bullseye franchise remains a major focus, alongside the launch of Monopoly as a new B3 title from January – a highly anticipated moment for the market. Visitors will also be able to preview additional titles from the Q1 roadmap, offering an early look at what lies ahead.

Broad portfolio – across all sectors

Blueprint’s EAG stand will represent all key market sectors, with a broad mix of new and proven machines. On show will be the latest cabinets – including Revolution, Revolution 49” and Velocity – alongside Modex casino, Poker 23, and established performers Aurormax+, Ultramax and Alphamax.

In addition, Blueprint will be showcasing Spectra, the electronic roulette table produced by its partners Spintec. This includes a UK-specific B3 game jointly designed by Spintec and Blueprint, featuring the familiar Hotspot (lucky numbers) mechanic and pre-gamble wheel that players already recognise from Blueprint roulette content. The team will also be available to discuss Spintec’s most popular casino games for operators active in that sector.

A more immersive EAG experience

Beyond the machines themselves, Timofeev says Blueprint has invested heavily in creating a vibrant and dynamic show experience.

“We’ve enhanced our stand layout to create dedicated areas for different market sectors, allowing customers to explore what’s relevant to them in a focused way,” she says. “This year, we’ve also added more theatre and fun.”

Visitors can expect to meet Bully from Bullseye and the Monopoly Man, bringing the games to life on the stand. Blueprint will also be running a dart competition, played on an electronic darts system supplied by sister company Regal Technologies, with prizes on offer for the highest scores.

Safer gambling and practical compliance

Safer gambling remains central to Blueprint’s approach. At EAG, B3 cabinets will demonstrate self-exclusion prompts, time and spend limits and age-verification functionality, all designed to be practical, intuitive and genuinely helpful for both staff and players.

“Compliance tools need to work in the real world,” Timofeev notes. “EAG is the perfect environment to show how these features support operators day to day.”

Conversations beyond the product

While new launches will naturally attract attention, Timofeev expects many conversations to go further.

“We’ll be talking with operators about market conditions, regulation and the wider political landscape, and how these pressures are impacting their businesses. From there, the focus turns to how we support customers beyond the machine.”

Blueprint continues to invest in service, systems and convenience, with EAG marking the introduction of new enhancements to Blueprint Assist, its free returns portal, and – for the first time – the ability to order parts directly through the Blueprint website. A dedicated technical area on the stand will allow customers to discuss connectivity, updates and future plans directly with the team.

Ready for the year ahead

“The team is genuinely excited,” Timofeev concludes. “EAG in January feels like a fresh start. All of our account managers will be on the stand with instant access to product and technical information, so customers can get answers straight away. We can’t wait to welcome everyone, share the Blueprint vision and help operators start the year in the strongest possible way.”

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8 January 2026

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