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IGT Appoints Nick Khin as President, Global Gaming
International Game Technology PLC announced that Nick Khin has been appointed as IGT President, Global Gaming. Khin previously served as IGT Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Gaming, since 2015.
In his role as IGT President, Global Gaming, Khin is responsible for managing the IGT Global Gaming business unit, including studios, technology, sales, games and hardware, manufacturing and services, and systems. Khin reports to IGT CEO Vince Sadusky and is based in Las Vegas.
“Nick is the obvious choice to lead IGT Global Gaming. Under his leadership, IGT is consistently releasing top games and strengthening its performance in every game category,” said Vince Sadusky, IGT CEO. “Nick’s knowledge, leadership and passion have earned him the respect of colleagues throughout our industry.”
Nick Khin joined IGT in 2013 and led the corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions functions. Nick came to IGT with more than 23 years of industry experience including senior executive roles based in Las Vegas, London, and Sydney.
BeOn mobile services
Everi Launches Vi Mobile Games Solution with the Muscogee Nation in Oklahoma
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.
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IGT Celebrates 50 Years with Major Wins at ICE Barcelona 2026
IGT announced that it was recognised with top honours in three distinguished award programmes held in conjunction with ICE Barcelona 2026: the International Gaming Awards, ICE Landmark Awards, and European Casino Awards, where Everi, an IGT brand, was honoured.
At the International Gaming Awards, IGT was named “Slot Provider of the Year”. This annual awards programme recognises premier online and land-based casino suppliers and operators from around the world and is judged by a panel of leading gaming industry professionals.
IGT was honoured with an ICE Landmark Award in celebration of the Company’s 50th anniversary. Presented by Clarion Gaming, this awards programme celebrates organisations and individuals whose innovation, leadership and dedication have helped shape the global gaming landscape.
At the European Casino Awards, Everi’s Premium Cash Redemption Terminal (CRT) payment technology won “Best Cash Handling Product”. This annual awards programme, judged by a panel of independent industry experts, recognises and rewards passion and innovation for gaming operators and suppliers across Europe.
“These awards highlight the power of IGT’s expanded portfolio and our ability to innovate across gaming, digital and financial technology. As we mark 50 years of shaping the gaming industry, the ICE Landmark Award reinforces our legacy while we continue to invest in growth, innovation and differentiated solutions for our customers and their players,” said Hector Fernandez, Incoming CEO of IGT.
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Andy Hendrickson
IGT Executive Andy Hendrickson Expands Role to Become Chief Product & Technology Officer
IGT announced that Andy Hendrickson has expanded his role to become Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Hendrickson previously served as IGT’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) since joining the merged IGT and Everi enterprise in 2025. He is recognized as a transformative technology executive behind industry-disrupting platforms and technologies that blend strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver measurable results at scale.
“I’m very pleased that Andy Hendrickson is expanding his role at IGT to become our Chief Product & Technology Officer, leveraging his vision and expertise across technology, products and solutions to help our global customers deliver industry-leading games to players while enhancing their operations. Andy’s leadership as CPTO ensures tighter alignment between our products and processes, and how we leverage world-class talent across our global game studios to create value,” IGT Incoming CEO Hector Fernandez said.
“I’m excited to expand my global technology leadership role to become IGT Chief Product & Technology Officer. I believe IGT has the ingredients to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to our customers, and with the strength of our game studio talent, disciplined content creation and product management, we are well-positioned for growth and innovation,” IGT CPTO Andy Hendrickson said.
Prior to joining IGT, Hendrickson served as CTO of one of IGT’s global competitors. Earlier in his career, Andy served as CTO of Activision Publishing and led technology for some of the world’s most successful console game franchises, including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Sekiro. At Walt Disney Animation Studios, Andy led technology for blockbusters like Frozen. Earlier leadership roles include Head of Technology at Pacific Data Images/DreamWorks Animation, where he enabled multi-film annual releases including Shrek 2 and Madagascar, and Senior Technology Officer at Industrial Light & Magic, where he elevated visual effects to new creative frontiers.
A named inventor on multiple U.S. patents, Andy has led innovation spanning remote collaboration, stereoscopic depth rendering, and advanced image processing. His work has garnered film credits on landmark titles including Forrest Gump, The Mask, Men in Black, Frozen and Wreck-It Ralph, alongside numerous blockbuster gaming releases.
He holds a BA in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and is an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, SMPTE, and ACM SIGGRAPH.
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