IGT has announced that Island View Casino Resort is now live with IGT’s PlaySports retail sports betting technology and services. Patrons at both Island View and Beach View Casino Resorts in Gulfport, Miss. have the opportunity place a variety of sports wagers via the IGT PlaySports platform and utilize self-service betting kiosks, while the IGT Trading Advisory Services team will help the casino streamline operations, personalize offers, and localize the casinos’ betting menus.

The upgrade to Island View Casino Resort’s sports wagering infrastructure extends IGT PlaySports’ footprint in Mississippi, where it supplies its sports betting technology to multiple operators throughout the state.

“This launch with IGT PlaySports propels our ongoing initiative to enhance the sports betting experiences for our patrons. IGT PlaySports’ proven technology and experienced trading advisory team will engage patrons in more meaningful ways, while the reliability of the platform will help drive value across our properties,” said Peter Smith, Island View Casino Resort Sportsbook Manager.

“IGT PlaySports and Island View Casino Resort are working together to deliver a world-class sports betting experience that is aligned with local market opportunities and player preferences. As a preferred supplier in the region, IGT PlaySports continues to build its presence in key states. We are uniquely positioned to provide a sports betting offering and advisory services that will engage and retain players and meet Island View’s unique needs,” said Joe Bertolone, SVP of Sports Betting at IGT.

IGT, a global gaming leader, announced the 30th anniversary of the wildly popular Wheel of Fortune Slots game. Famous for awarding players $1 million-plus life-changing jackpots and the familiar “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” chant that can be heard across a casino floor, Wheel of Fortune Slots is credited for changing the casino experience as the gaming industry’s first licensed slots game.

To recognize this monumental milestone, IGT kicked off a multi-month celebration that includes new product launches, coast-to-coast in-casino celebrations, contests run via Instagram and Facebook, slots influencer collaborations, a new creative campaign, a week of integrations to be featured on “Wheel of Fortune,” and more.

“For three decades, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots have captivated slots players around the world and earned a reputation for delivering world-class entertainment combined with huge jackpots in casinos and online. Through our relationship with Sony Pictures Television and Carnival Cruise Line, IGT created a robust campaign for 2026 that honors the legacy of Wheel of Fortune Slots, while rewarding players and delivering value to our customers worldwide,” said Hector Fernandez, Incoming CEO of IGT.

A highly anticipated element of the campaign is IGT’s “Spin and Sail Cruise”. Presented in partnership with Carnival Cruise Line, IGT’s Spin and Sail Cruise empowers select casinos across the US to reward players with eight-day cruises aboard the Carnival Jubilee, where travelers will compete in a slot tournament with a $1 million prize pool. Players also have the chance to win a seat aboard the November Spin and Sail Cruise via contests run on the IGT Jackpots Facebook and IGT Gaming North America Instagram pages.

“Our longstanding relationship with IGT has been a remarkable success, and we’re thrilled to continue building on that momentum as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots. Much like our Wheel of Fortune game show, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots is a category leader that resonates with a wide audience, and we value IGT’s enduring commitment to the franchise,” said Suzanne Prete, President of Game Shows at Sony Pictures Television.

IGT licenses the exclusive rights to the legendary Wheel of Fortune brand across gaming, lottery, iGaming and iLottery, and non-exclusive rights to distribute Wheel of Fortune content for free-to-play social casinos, from Sony Pictures Television, which owns and produces the long-running television program.

Everi, an IGT brand, announced the first installation of Vi – its revolutionary, all-in-one, reservation-wide mobile gaming solution, with the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma. Delivered through Everi’s BeOn mobile services, the Vi platform combines Everi Digital games, CashClub Wallet technology, the Everi Compliance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution, and Trilogy loyalty platform. With proven content from the gaming floor and the digital gaming market, Vi extends the gaming entertainment experience beyond the casino floor within the historic boundaries of the Muscogee Nation Reservation.

Now available on the App Store and Google Play, the Muscogee Nation’s Class II Mobile Gaming App enables patrons to play more than 30 popular Everi Class II games on their mobile devices. Hit titles include Cash Machine, Wicked Wheel Panda and innovative non-reel games such as Hot Spot Multipliers. The flexible Vi platform is the only single-supplier, all-in-one Class II on-property mobile games solution available in the market.

“Everi Vi gives us a modern way to meet our players at their preferred touchpoint and extend our offerings beyond the traditional gaming floor. We are always working to strengthen the guest experience and build loyalty across our properties. Vi provides our players with convenient options that support deeper engagement with the full range of our entertainment offerings,” said Andy Langston, COO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises.

“Launching Everi Vi with the Muscogee Nation gives players more ways to stay connected to their favorite games beyond the casino floor. By bringing games, payments, loyalty and compliance together in one mobile experience, Vi makes it easier for players to engage and for operators to deliver a seamless, trusted experience,” said Hector Fernandez, Incoming CEO of IGT.

With full mobile enrollment capabilities for patrons, Vi seamlessly integrates into existing casino systems while offering additional engagement opportunities via loyalty programs and, where available, self-service kiosks for funding, ratings, rewards, and promotions. Vi is GLI certified for Class II and Class III gaming.