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IGT Congratulates Michelle Carney for Receiving the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced that Michelle Carney, the Company’s Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, will be honored with Public Gaming Research Institute’s (PGRI) Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. PGRI will recognize Carney with this award at its upcoming PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville on September 12.
Established in 1993, the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers with important lottery industry contributions.
“As an accomplished lottery marketing executive, Michelle Carney has spent much of her career at IGT driving results and cultivating strong, valuable relationships with our global lottery customers. Our lottery customers trust Michelle to ensure that IGT is providing them with the highest quality lottery services to grow their business, and unrivaled products that deliver premier experiences to their players. Michelle is an exceptional lottery marketing leader, and we congratulate her for being recognized for the Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.
“I am truly honored to be receiving the Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award, especially given its ties to my home state as its named after fellow Rhode Islander, the late Major Peter J. O’Connell. It has been a privilege to spend the last 23 years of my career at IGT, working with so many wonderful colleagues, peers, and customers around the world to help drive the lottery industry forward,” said Carney.
In her current role, Carney is responsible for the development of marketing and communications strategies that support growth in the IGT Global Lottery business. She also leads the management of relationships with industry associations such as the World Lottery Association (WLA), European Lotteries (EL) and the National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL).
Additionally, Michelle has spent 15 years collaborating with lotteries and industry associations to evolve the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-jurisdictional game portfolio in the US. These games contribute substantial revenue for good causes.
Carney received her Master of Business Administration from University of Rhode Island’s College of Business in Kingston, R.I., and holds a Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Penn. She is based out of IGT’s North America Lottery Headquarters in Providence, R.I.
Major Peter J. O’Connell was a pioneer in the lottery field and the evolution of instant ticket and online systems. He was the first director of the Rhode Island Lottery in 1974 and served in this role until 1993. After years of promoting the concept of a multi-state lottery, Major O’Connell served a two-year term as the first President of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), where in 1988, he was instrumental in launching Lotto America, the predecessor of today’s Powerball.
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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