LONDON, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced its agreement
with Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino to provide comprehensive
casino management systems for the new Las
Vegas property, which is slated to open in December 3, 2016.
Billed as Las Vegas' first
casino resort to deliver an authentic Asian lifestyle experience,
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will feature IGT's latest
Advantage® system, offering advanced marketing, player
communication and floor optimization capabilities through Floor
Manager, Media Manager with Service Window and Table Manager.
The property will utilize six different IGT bonusing applications,
including Lucky Chip®, which brings a progressive bonus to table
games for the first time on the Las Vegas Strip. Lucky Dragon
Hotel & Casino will also be the first property in North America to offer IGT Rebates &
Commissions to VIP table game players, based on a concept that is
extremely popular in the Asian gaming market. The systems
installation is enhanced by IGT SystemWatch™, which provides
remote, around-the-clock system monitoring for performance
optimization and reduced down time.
In addition to providing the casino management systems, IGT will
have the leading floor share at the Lucky Dragon Hotel &
Casino. Included in the IGT game selection is 12 IGT Dynasty
electronic table games, offering players the excitement of baccarat
and roulette.
"IGT casino management systems offer us the innovation that
we need to bring a carefully curated, authentic Asian experience to
the Las Vegas Strip," said Dave
Jacoby, Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino Chief Operating
Officer. "With features such as the Lucky Chip bonus
and the only Rebates & Commissions offering in North America, IGT has helped us differentiate
the Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino as Las Vegas' premier Asian gaming
provider."
"By securing this agreement with Lucky Dragon Hotel &
Casino, we're building on IGT's leadership in casino management
systems innovation," said Nick
Khin, IGT Senior Vice President of Sales, North America
Gaming & Interactive. "Whenever there is a new
casino opening on the Las Vegas Strip, competition is fierce for
games and systems placement. By providing unique systems
capabilities and best-in-class game content, we can help Lucky
Dragon Hotel & Casino differentiate itself among players as the
authentic Asian gaming experience provider."
As a leading innovator in casino management systems, IGT offers
a wide range of systems solutions to meet the needs of any-sized
operation. IGT Advantage®, Casinolink®, GALAXIS™ and
SYSTEM2go™ empower server-based solutions such as Floor Manager and
Media Manager to engage players and enable more efficient casino
operations. Bonusing and applications, progressive jackpot
solutions, ticketing products and the dynamic Tournament Manager
application drive game play by enhancing player experiences and
incentives.
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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.
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