IGT to unveil new games and solutions at NIGA trade show in Las Vegas

July 18, 2021 12:21 AM
  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports
July 18, 2021 12:21 AM
  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming Reports

International Game Technology will exhibit what it calls “engaging new games and innovative solutions” from its diverse product portfolio at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention next week in Las Vegas.

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The National Indian Gaming Association show kicks off Monday, but the trade-show portion of the conference will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Caesars Forum Convention Center.

“NIGA presents an incredible opportunity for IGT to demonstrate our commitment to tribal gaming, and we’re excited to reconnect face-to-face with so many of our long-time tribal partners,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO of Global Gaming. “Our NIGA portfolio is composed of proven solutions, such as new Class II games and for-sale core content for the PeakSlant49 cabinet that can help tribal operators maximize player engagement.”

Ascoli said they’ll highlight how IGT PlaySports and Resort Wallet with IGTPay “can help operators offer more convenience and excitement through future-forward technologies that are proven in Indian country.”

Under the theme, “A New Journey, Together,” IGT’s booth 1341 will demonstrate:

Hardware and performance-tested content — IGT’s PeakSlant49 cabinet offers some of IGT’s core games on its 49-inch curved ultra-HD screen. At NIGA, top-performing games on the cabinet will be Regal Riches and Scarab Link, along with the all-new Stinkin’ Rich Skunks Gone Wild!. Other proven core titles in IGT’s booth will include Lucky Ox, Wolf Peak, and Wu Dragon.

Expanded Class II content — IGT will showcase an expanded portfolio of Class II content that comprises a mix of its proven performers and games never seen before in Class II, such as Rosa’s Fiesta on the CrystalDual 27 cabinet and Dangerous Beauty Revealed on the CrystalCurve cabinet. Proven performers include Lucky Buddha, Dragons vs. Pandas, Fortune Coin Boost! and Scarab Grand. The stepper content will include Sizzling 7s on the S3000 cabinet, along with Gong Xi Fa Cai on the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet.

Celebration of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots — NIGA will mark the trade-show celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune slots. An institution on gaming floors across the U.S., IGT’s Wheel of Fortune is the most successful slot theme of all time. The “millionaire-making machine” has minted more than 1,100 millionaires over the last quarter century, according to IGT. Featured Wheel of Fortune games at NIGA will include Gold Spin Deluxe, Double Gold, and Double Diamond.

Advanced cashless technologies — IGT will demonstrate its cashless gaming technologies through its Resort Wallet with IGTPay modules for the IGT Advantage casino-management system. IGT’s Resort Wallet with IGTPay is the industry’s only fully integrated, turnkey, cashless solution for land-based gaming. Resort Wallet with IGTPay provides a range of player and operator benefits, such as enhanced player convenience and increased casino liquidity.

IGT PlaySports solution — Also on display at NIGA will be PlaySports technology and hardware, including self-service kiosks. The PlaySports solution caters to operators of all sizes, including tribal casinos. IGT’s flexible technology, along with its in-house trading advisory services team, can help tribal casino operators capture opportunities within the rapidly evolving U.S. sports betting market.

Additional products on display at IGT’s NIGA booth will include:

• Premium titles, such as multi-level progressive games Ying Cai Shen, Bubble Blast Link Trials of Atlantis, and Bubble Blast Link Spells ‘n Whistles on the PeakSlant49 cabinet. Additionally, Money Mania Cleopatra and Money Mania Pharaoh’s Fortune will be featured on the PeakSlant32 cabinet.

• New central determination system (CDS) games showcasing IGT’s focus on the Washington state market. These games include Solar Disc Grand and Samurai 888 Takeo and Katsumi on IGT’s CrystalCurve cabinet and King and Queen of Olympus, Texas Tea Strike It Rich, and Secrets of the Forest on the PeakSlant32 cabinet.

• IGT’s PeakBarTop cabinet with Game King X and Super Star Poker II. This cabinet elevates the player experience with its 23-inch curved display, USB charging ports, and enhanced audio.

• The latest Dynasty Electronic Table Games (ETG) with the new concurrent RNG offering that allows players to place bets on multiple tables simultaneously from the same terminal. The lineup includes triple-zero roulette with an automatic wheel, baccarat, and single-hand and triple-hand blackjack.