International Game Technology PLC
IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world’s most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino (Downtown Grand) in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.
“Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor. For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players,” said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas.
“Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world’s largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio. Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme’s success for more than 25 years,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.
IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise’s famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic “Wheel Bonus” that has had players chanting “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.
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International Game Technology PLC
IGT Levels Up Player Experience at US Casinos with Launch of RISE55 Cabinet

International Game Technology PLC announced that its spectacular RISE55 cabinet is now live on casino floors across the US. With robust, performance-focused content roadmaps for the premium-leased and for-sale game segments, IGT’s RISE55 cabinet debuted with the highly entertaining Magic Treasures Gold game. The RISE55 cabinet features a 55-inch ultra-HD curved display that delivers crisp graphics, enhanced audio technology, and remarkable player comfort.
“The RISE55 cabinet was crafted with the highest considerations for performance, comfort and serviceability, and is supported by a strong portfolio of multi-level progressive games. The U.S. market arrival of IGT’s RISE55 cabinet marks an exciting expansion of our hardware portfolio, providing our customers with a highly anticipated cabinet for engaging players and showcasing hot new IGT games such as Magic Treasures Gold,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.
The RISE55 cabinet first hit casino floors in late May, with additional deployments planned through the summer. As the hardware’s Class III premium launch title, Magic Treasures Gold is a visually stunning multi-level progressive (MLP) game with features that build upon the success of IGT’s award-winning Magic Treasures game, including a leveled-up version of the Money Ball feature. Magic Treasures Gold has two base game themes, Emperor and Empress, each with a unique bonus event, free games and cash spins respectively, and five compelling jackpot levels.
This month, IGT also released for-sale core titles on the RISE55 cabinet including much-anticipated games Treasure Blast and Wolf Run Wild Moon.
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IGT Slots Deliver Five Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in April

International Game Technology PLC announced that its Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks, Powerbucks, and Whitney Houston Slots games awarded five life-changing jackpots in April.
Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:
• On April 5, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $1,709,369 playing Wheel of Fortune High Roller at Cocopah Casino & Resort in Somerton, Ariz.
• On April 8, an online Powerbucks slots player won CA$1,172,773 playing Wheel of Fortune Shimmering Sapphires in New Brunswick, Canada.
• On April 12, a slots player won $1,515,034 playing Whitney Houston Slots at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Nevada.
• On April 13, a Megabucks slots player won $4,178,889 playing Megabucks Mega Vault at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif.
• On April 22, a Wheel of Fortune slots player won $3,257,765 playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Gold Gold Spin at Harlow’s Casino Resort in Greenville, Miss.
The world’s first WAP jackpot system, Megabucks has been awarding life-changing jackpots since 1986. Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 65 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.
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IGT and Red Earth Casino Sign Multi-Year Casino Management Systems Agreement

International Game Technology PLC announced that it recently signed a multi-year systems agreement with Red Earth Casino in Thermal, Calif. to displace a competing casino management system (CMS) with the award-winning IGT ADVANTAGE CMS. In addition to deploying IGT ADVANTAGE, Red Earth Casino will complete a full-floor systems-hardware upgrade with advanced AVENTO capabilities, leverage IGT’s W2G Accrual and Mobile Responder modules, and utilize M5, the Company’s content management platform that enhances the player experience.
“The Red Earth Casino team is incredibly excited to partner with IGT to modernize our gaming floor and player loyalty program via the IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system. The versatility of IGT ADVANTAGE and the power of M5 technology equip Red Earth Casino to deliver a deeply personalized player experience while scaling seamlessly for future growth. This platform isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a fundamental part of our long-term strategy to innovate, expand, and lead in the next era of tribal gaming,” said Michael J. Broderick, General Manager of Red Earth Casino.
“As the strategic importance of real-time data and player convenience features continues to grow, it’s an excellent time for Red Earth Casino to invest in the IGT ADVANTAGE CMS to meet the opportunities of today and the future. In packaging IGT’s leading CMS with a variety of apps and a floor-wide systems hardware upgrade, Red Earth Casino can quickly benefit from operational efficiencies and increased player satisfaction,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming.
Red Earth Casino’s CMS deployment will include some of IGT’s most recent systems advancements such as IGT ADVANTAGE’s new FloorNet architecture, which features a “message bus” design that elevates system performance and uptime, and IGT SystemWatch which provides 24/7 system monitoring.
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