International Game Technology PLC will demonstrate a whole spectrum of gaming solutions on the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Sept. 26-29 on the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. IGT’s combination of nearly 400 games, cabinets, systems and solutions within the company’s sprawling G2E booth 3659 will capture the spirit of its G2E 2016 theme, “Innovation at Play.”

“At G2E 2016, IGT will reveal an unlimited portfolio of gaming innovations that embody our disciplined solution to product design and development.  This show will represent our firm commitment to providing our customers with probably the most compelling casino entertainment across multiple categories and platforms,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America gaming & interactive (DoubleDown Casino).  “We have introduced a bunch of latest technologies in order for IGT is bringing forward probably the most innovative products that the gaming industry has ever seen.”

IGT will expand its Premium portfolio with the introduction of latest cabinets and greater than two dozen new Premium game themes. 

•    G2E would be the world debut for IGT’s CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet.  The towering hardware solution includes a 32-inch, curved landscape touchscreen display that may be topped with a 50-inch, curved portrait display. Both displays host pristine visuals via Ultra HD, 4K resolution graphics. The cupboard includes an embedded camera that provides players the chance to include their images into gameplay.  The CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet may be equipped with intelligent lighting and is paired with an ergonomic multi-media sound chair. Marquee titles to launch at the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet include: The Ellen DeGeneres Show Sharing the affection Video Slots and THE GOONIES Video Slots. Both titles are rich in thematic content and utilize the cabinet’s embedded camera technology.  

•    IGT will reveal its CrystalDual + Stepper cabinet and its new content library. The CrystalDual + Stepper cabinet combines the mechanical reels from the S3000 cabinet with a 40-inch upper LCD screen, and its top box will also be paired with custom facades to make the hardware stand out on a casino floor.  The CrystalDual+ Stepper cabinet will debut with game themes reminiscent of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Slots, The best way to Marry a Millionaire Slots, and IGT heritage themes Top Dollar Premium Slots and Megabucks Double Gold Slots.

•    IGT will celebrate the 20 th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune slots with the introduction of recent game themes on a lot of hardware solutions. IGT will reveal the Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay 3x4x5x 3D game at the AXXIS 3D cabinet. Following the success of the Company’s first Wheel of Fortune 3D title, this new game features TRUE 3D Reels technology and utilizes the mathematics and symbol set of the classic Double Times Pay 3x4x5x game. IGT can even introduce Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Double Diamond Slots on IGT’s new large format mechanical reel MEGATOWER cabinet.  Building at the international success of the S3000 cabinet, the MEGATOWER cabinet incorporates scaled-up versions of design elements from the S3000 cabinet similar to wide mechanical reels, intelligent lighting and a dynamic player panel with dual bash buttons.  Other marquee Wheel of Fortune slots titles in IGT’s G2E portfolio include: Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s at the CrystalWheel Stepper cabinet; and Wheel of Fortune Wheel Across America – California Coast multi-level progressive at the CrystalWheel cabinet. 

•    IGT will continue to expand its library of TRUE 3D titles, giving players much more options for glasses-free 3D entertainment. At G2E IGT will introduce the ZUMA 3D game featuring seven “must-hit by” progressives; the Jurassic World 3D game stuffed with gripping cinematic 3D content, the Treasures of Olympus 3D game inspired by the legacy title ICARUS THE JOURNEY®, and the BAYWATCH 3D game which brings a few of TV’s most iconic beach scenes to life in a 3D gaming environment.

•    Several of father culture’s hottest themes will make their strategy to the tradeshow floor on IGT’s CrystalCore cabinet. Boasting stunning visuals on its 42” vertical touchscreen display, the CrystalCore cabinet will bring to life slot themes similar to Charlie’s Angels Video Slots and Rubik’s Slots. IGT can even reveal SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS Video Slots and a brand new theme for the omni-channel Powerbucks game family, Arctic Gems Slots.  

IGT will reveal its latest developments within the skill-based gaming segment with varied experiences designed to attract a broad range of players. 

•       IGT will demonstrate its new Lucky’s Quest omni-channel skill-based game. Available for play on mobile and at the CrystalCore cabinet, Lucky’s Quest is a for-wager, casual-style game that includes a map-based progression narrative starring a dragon named Lucky. In Lucky’s Quest, players can unlock characters, win credits and advance to new levels according to performance within the title’s symbol-matching game.  A player’s progress throughout the game will also be transferred from mobile device to EGM, and back, taking into account a continuing player experience across devices and channels.  Players from across both channels can compete in real time for progressive payouts.

•       IGT will expand its Video Reel Edge (VRE) family by introducing the Little Fish Big Fish, Beasties’ Bonanza, and Cleopatra Pinball games. Each of those games is housed at the CrystalCore cabinet and offers players the choice to have interaction in either a free games bonus event, or a skill-based bonus event where player performance influences the bonus reward.  Additionally, IGT is showcasing its Texas Tea Pinball game with Tournament Mode for enhanced operator marketing, and player acquisition opportunities.

From content to cabinets to tournament technology, the company’s disciplined strategy to game design and development could be evident within its Core Video G2E portfolio. 

•    IGT will deliver new titles for the CrystalDual cabinet that reflect the company’s commitment to bringing only the most productive Core titles forward to its customers.  Hallmark in-booth titles at the CrystalDual cabinet include Valley of Gold featuring a “must-hit by” mystery progressive, the sea Magic game that includes a “Bubble Boost”, that's activated with an ante wager, and the light-hearted Keystone Kops games Pie Patrol, Pilfering Pooch and Shuffle Scuffle.

•    Making its first G2E appearance, IGT’s CrystalSlant cabinet is a compact, upright hardware solution that is available in two versions - one with a 27-inch top box and one with a 32-inch top box. The CrystalSlant cabinet is backed by a rich pipeline of recent and heritage themes created at the Ascent platform. IGT will reveal new CrystalSlant cabinet titles corresponding to the Rainbow Goddess, Volatile and Glacier Hammer games. 

•    IGT will introduce Spin-Splosion!, the most recent product to sign up for the TournXtreme automated tournament solution family.  The Spin-Splosion! solution is a video reel tournament solution for the CrystalDual cabinet that may be fueled by Tournament Manager 5.0. It enables operators to efficiently host single or multi-site tournaments, while offering players a fun, upbeat carnival-themed tournament experience with real-time leaderboards and ongoing activity that inspires engagement. 

IGT’s long-standing leadership within the mechanical reel segment may be bolstered by the introduction of recent hardware and content.

•    IGT will reveal its first large format mechanical reel hardware solution, the S3000 XL cabinet. The colossal cabinet is a scaled-up version of the company’s S3000 cabinet, features three oversized 9-inch mechanical reels, and is designed to be compatible with the vast S3000 cabinet content library. 

•    IGT’s booth will feature new titles for the internationally successful S3000 cabinet. The brand new content utilizes probably the most previously untapped functionality of the cupboard and can represent a mixture of volatility levels for three-reel and five-reel games. IGT will highlight new S3000 cabinet themes corresponding to the It’s Raining Cash, Double Diamond Silver Anniversary, Super Silver 7s and Multipliers on Fire games.

IGT’s systems area will take care of mobile technologies that may complement and augment existing casino management systems and streamline the player experience.

•    IGT will demonstrate its Cardless Connect mobile systems technology. Cardless Connect technology can also be embedded into to a casino’s mobile app, enabling players to initiate patron loyalty sessions using their mobile devices, and seamlessly transfer funds from their existing player accounts -- eliminating the desire for physical loyalty club cards and TITO tickets.

•    IGT will highlight several of its new mobile systems solutions that enable operators to quickly and efficiently reply to a number of customer and EGM events in real time. Mobile Notifier enables operators to set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and offers event notifications corresponding to a big cage withdrawal.  Mobile Dashboard allows operators to have a comprehensive real-time overview of progress toward KPIs, and Mobile Voucher Redemption facilitates a unbroken redemption experience for the player.  The xompany’s Interactive gaming capabilities can be demonstrated through a chain of recent cross-channel innovations that span sports betting, slots, poker and bingo. 

•    IGT will showcase its Interactive capabilities in the course of the Company’s Triple Play offering. IGT’s Triple Play solution uses one platform to deliver new content, including in-house and certified brands, to Play-for-Fun, Real Money gaming and PlaySpot (formerly IGT OnPremise) software users.  By implementing IGT’s Triple Play solution, operators have access to the most recent social features and enhanced marketing capabilities. IGT’s Cardless Connect systems solution may also be embedded right into a property’s PlaySpot software deployment, enabling players to enjoy slots, place sports bets, and wager on live table games on their collection of mobile devices, without the desire for a physical loyalty card, TITO tickets nor trips to the casino cashier.

•    IGT will introduce several new features to its Interactive Poker and Interactive Bingo product offerings including a Wheel of Fortune bingo room and Poker Challenges, an exclusive fast-play mobile tournament game. 

IGT will extend its leadership in video poker by introducing new play mechanics and enhanced versions of the Company’s classic video poker titles.

•    G2E attendees will also be a number of the first to play new IGT video poker titles comparable to Ultimate X Bonus Streak, Super Triple Play Jackpots and IGT’s Multi Race Keno games, which mixes Keno with traditional multi-hand game mechanics. 

In addition, IGT’s booth will host a sequence of specialty gaming products:

•    Leveraging its recently expanded Electronic Table Games (ETG) IP portfolio, IGT will display its Dynasty ETG cabinets and working tables for live baccarat and roulette.

•    IGT may even feature a sequence of specialty gaming products equivalent to Class II games, Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) and Amusement with Prize (AWP) games.

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