LONDON, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) will showcase its industry
leadership and ongoing commitment to tribal gaming with a
comprehensive portfolio of games, systems, and solutions at the
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA), March 14-16 in Phoenix,
Ariz.
"Indian Gaming holds a significant place in the evolution and
history of IGT. We look forward to engaging with our valued
tribal partners at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention,"
said Knute Knudson, IGT
Vice President Tribal Relations and Business
Development. "We're focused on providing our
tribal customers with the industry's most innovative product and
solutions portfolio, and NIGA provides us with the unique
opportunity to cater to customer needs and player interests from
tribal casino locations across the United
States."
Standout products in IGT's booth #1147 will include:
New Premium Product Offering:
IGT will expand its
legendary Wheel of Fortune® product line with the world
premiere of Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway. This new
tropical-themed title is set on the Company's
CrystalWheel™ video cabinet, and offers unique
bonus awards and a Big Kahuna Re-spin feature to elevate gameplay.
In addition to this new theme, Wheel of Fortune Gold Spins™
Double Diamond™ slots will be showcased on the CrystalWheel™
Stepper cabinet.
Revolutionizing the Player Experience with TRUE 3D™
Technology:
IGT will present its compelling TRUE 3D
portfolio with games that deliver a unique glasses-free 3D gaming
experience. Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond™ 3D
combines the most successful slot theme of all time and IGT's
exclusive TRUE 3D technology. This game is slated to ship to U.S.
tribal markets this summer. Other TRUE 3D titles that will be
on display include Plants vs. Zombies™ 3D Ancient
Egypt and Reef of Riches™ 3D.
A Wealth of Premium Licensed Game Themes:
IGT will
showcase a variety of thrilling licensed slot titles that highlight
some of pop culture's hottest brands.
House of Cards Power and Money
Video Slots and House of Cards
Welcome to Washington Video Slots will be on
display, joining another popular sensation, Orange Is the New
Black™ video slots. Based on the blockbuster Lionsgate
television series, Orange Is the New Black is housed on the
Center Stage Duo™ cabinet. IGT will also bring
the number one brand in entertainment news to the trade show floor
with TMZ™ Video Slots. Trade show attendees
will experience the game's camera-based "photo-booth" technology
that integrates a player's image on the top screen during base game
and bonus round play.
Latest offerings in skill-based gaming:
IGT will
highlight the skill-based theme, Texas
Tea Pinball™ on the CrystalCore™ cabinet,
which transforms the top screen of the slot machine into a pinball
machine for a skill-based bonus event.
Propelling the Megabucks™ Jackpots Experience:
IGT's
Megabucks game celebrates its 30-year anniversary and more than
$1.2 billion in jackpots
awarded. Next-generation Megabucks games will be featured in
the IGT booth.
Core Innovations:
NIGA will mark the North American
debut of IGT's CrystalSlant™ cabinet, which incorporates
successful design elements from IGT's CrystalDual™ and
CrystalCore hardware solutions. Leveraging the Ascent™
platform, the CrystalSlant cabinet will offer IGT's 99 Riches™,
Valley of the Gold™ game series, and other leading titles on
the 27-inch top box cabinet.
IGT is turning up the heat on the award-winning S3000™
cabinet with the Spin Ferno™ tournament
solution, the first automated tournament technology
system for a spinning reel cabinet. Fueled by IGT's
Tournament Manager 5.0, the Spin Ferno tournament solution enables
operators to host single or multi-site slot tournaments with game
titles including Hotsy Totsy™, Red Hot Lil' Devil™ and
Fire Bells™ video slots. To elevate the gaming experience on
the S3000 cabinet, IGT will deploy the Syncsation™ solution,
which incorporates a choreographed light and sound show to one or
multiple banks of slot machines. Syncsation will also be available
on IGT's AXXIS™, CrystalDual, and CrystalSlant hardware
solutions.
Full Spectrum of Class II Games:
At NIGA, the Company
will showcase a rich product lineup of bingo-themed games. IGT's
Air Heart™ and Quest for the Golden Statue™ game
themes support the Company's exclusive Custom Button Configuration
feature, which tailors the bet credits on every button and offers
configuration for high-denominational or low-denominational
gameplay. In addition, Crude Cash™ and
Riverboat Riches™ are among the featured Class II
content.
A Winning Hand of Video Poker Themes:
Enriching IGT's
legacy in video poker, the Company will elevate the video poker
experience with a series of leading titles. IGT's Super Draw 6
Card Poker™ is an innovative game that gives players the chance
to win a six-of-a-kind poker hand. Building on the momentum of the
Company's leading Game King™ titles, Game King 8.3
provides an enhanced library of single-hand poker themes with 45
poker games, six video slot themes, 20 keno themes, and two
blackjack options. IGT will also demonstrate Powerhouse
Poker™, Flip & Pay™ Poker, and All-Star
Poker™ II.
Unique Portfolio of Systems Solutions:
At NIGA, IGT
will show its latest innovations in mobile solutions with Mobile
Host 3.0, which enables casino staff to cater to player needs
more quickly; and Mobile Responder 2.0, which reduces
service downtime by prioritizing events and notifying staff of
needed repairs. The Company will also showcase its iReserve
solution, which enables casino attendants to reserve players' slot
machines, providing VIP players with exclusive play on a preferred
machine. IGT will also display Service Window and
Floor Manager applications, and a suite of features
including bonusing and patron management applications on the IGT
Advantage™ 9.4 enhanced casino management solution.
For more information, visit IGT or go to Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or
watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has approximately 13,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
Contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, IGT +1 (702) 669-2975
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