North America's first
omni-channel jackpot offers prize pool upwards of $1 million
LONDON, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) and the British Columbia
Lottery Corporation ("BCLC") announce the Canadian debut of IGT's
Powerbucks®, North
America's first omni-channel progressive prize pool jackpot.
Powerbucks links the jackpot pool from the land-based Powerhits™
slot games at BCLC's 33 gaming facilities, with the mobile and
desktop versions of the game found on PlayNow.com in British Columbia and Manitoba.
IGT has worked closely with BCLC for 19 years to deliver
innovative and dynamic casino-style games. In 2010, IGT began
offering games online through PlayNow.com, Canada's first regulated online gambling site.
The launch of the converged Powerbucks jackpot marks a new
milestone for IGT and BCLC as they continue to develop new and
exciting experiences for players living in an increasingly digital
world.
"Powerbucks delivers a whole new jackpot experience to
PlayNow.com players that is unique in North America," said Monica Bohm, BCLC Vice President of
eGaming. "Players can play Powerbucks for a chance to win
jackpots of $1 million or more
anytime from their mobile devices, home computers or local
casinos."
"The introduction of new, innovative products, such as
Powerbucks, helps BCLC deliver the very best in gambling
entertainment to British Columbians while benefiting communities
across the province," said Brad
Desmarais, BCLC Vice President of Casino and Community
Gaming.
"IGT is pleased to partner with BCLC for the Canada debut of Powerbucks," said
David Flinn, IGT Regional Vice
President, Canada. "Powerbucks
extends IGT's legacy in developing omni-channel products that push
the envelope of innovation and transform the way players enjoy
gaming entertainment."
Powerbucks players betting $0.50 to
$2.99 are eligible for the game's static $1 million jackpot and players wagering a minimum
$3 bet are eligible for the game's
progressive jackpot that starts at $1
million.
For more information, visit IGT or facebook.com/IGT, follow us
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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 over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit
www.igt.com.
About BCLC
BCLC offers socially responsible gaming
entertainment while generating income to benefit all British
Columbians. For more than 31 years, BCLC has delivered more than
$19 billion to the B.C. government to
support communities, provincial programs and services, charities
and major events that have helped shape B.C. Learn more at http://www.bclc.com/.
Contact:
Michelle Schenk, IGT, +1 (702)
669-8177
BCLC Media Relations, +1 (604) 225-6460,
mediarelations@bclc.com
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