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IGT PlaySports Technology to Power Sports Betting at St. Croix Casinos in Wisconsin
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that the Company will soon expand its sports betting footprint in Wisconsin, via a multi-year agreement with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology will power retail sports betting at St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, Wisc., St. Croix Casino in Danbury, Wisc., and St Croix Casino in Hertel, Wisc. In addition, all three casinos will leverage IGT’s trading advisory services and deploy self-service IGT PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks.
“Our agreement with IGT will enable us to wow our guests with localized betting offers and first-rate player experiences at our sportsbooks and grow excitement at The Book and the Red Zone. Sports betting has ushered in new energy and visitation to our casinos, and we look forward to elevating and evolving that success with IGT’s proven technology and experienced team,” Loren Benjamin, General Manager of St. Croix Casino, said.
“As a trusted sports betting partner in Wisconsin and beyond, IGT PlaySports looks forward to helping St. Croix Casinos scale their player engagement and sportsbooks’ profitability with our technology and services. Through our proven PlaySports solution, IGT delivers on what today’s sports fans value most in a sportsbook: choice, convenience, and reliable and intuitive technology,” said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting.
Compliance Updates
IGT and Acres to Resolve All Pending Litigation
International Game Technology (IGT) and Acres 4.0, Acres Manufacturing Company, and John Acres (Acres) announced that effective April 12, 2024, they have reached an agreement to resolve all legal disputes between the two companies. Terms of the settlement have not been announced.
The resolution was reached in the US District Court of Nevada, directed to US patents that pertain to facilitating use of a financial transaction device in a cashless wagering system in a gaming system, and Nevada State Court directed to a breach of contract claims.
“IGT is pleased to reach a mutual agreement with Acres that resolves all disputes between us. This allows us to dedicate our collective resources where they are better served, driving continued innovation in the exciting and evolving cashless gaming space,” said Nick Khin, IGT COO Gaming.
“We are thrilled to put this matter behind us and work cooperatively with IGT to build exciting new gambling experiences that can increase both player enjoyment and casino profits,” John Acres, CEO of Acres, said.
Gambling in the USA
IGT Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks Slots Award Monumental Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in March
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks slots awarded four life-changing jackpots totaling more than $5 million in March.
Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:
- On March 8, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,254,996 playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold Gold Spin at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
- On March 12, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,635,694 playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold Gold Spin Megatower at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in Nevada.
- On March 22, a Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,485,994 playing Wheel of Fortune Lucky Coins On Stage at Chances Casino Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada.
- On March 30, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,172,262 playing Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s at the California Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 56 jackpots of $1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016. Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1100 millionaires and awarded over $3.5 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996.
Gambling in the USA
IGT Introduces Compelling Core Video and Class II Games for Tribal Casinos at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2024
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that it will showcase its performance-focused portfolio of games and solutions for tribal casinos at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024, April 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif. Under the theme “We’ve Got Game,” IGT’s booth #536 will feature a compelling array of gaming solutions designed to engage players and drive growth.
“Each year, IGA presents a productive environment for IGT to connect with our valued tribal gaming customers, honor their vital role in gaming innovation and evolution, and showcase our latest games and solutions designed to help them achieve growth. Our IGA 2024 portfolio will feature new core video games such as Rising Rockets and Split ‘N Win Link, a Class-II version of Mystery of the Lamp and the highly anticipated Tiger and Dragon multi-level progressive,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming.
In addition to showcasing products and services at IGA 2024, IGT will host the annual Spirit of Sovereignty Slot Tournament, which benefits tribal youth through tribal college scholarships and reservation-based youth programming. On April 10, immediately following the trade show floor opening, attendees are invited to watch gaming industry professionals and dignitaries compete in a Stinkin’ Rich-themed slot tournament powered by IGT’s TournXtreme tournament technology.
In support of IGT’s Sustainable Play global sustainability initiative, the Company will sponsor IGA’s first-ever Consumer Protection Zone, an interactive space showcasing the most effective tools and technologies for a more responsible and safe gambling operation.
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