IGT has been the slot manufacturing market leader for many years. Even though its U.S. marker share has diminished in recent years, the purchase of IGT by GTECH has strengthened the company’s international presence. Walter Bugno, a senior executive with GTECH, was made the CEO of the international division of the company. He explains how the merger of corporate cultures has been accomplished and how the two companies have truly become one. He talks about the products being developed by IGT since the merger and he explains how the games are introduced and released internationally. He spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros at the ICE trade show in London last month.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Walter Bugno, CEO, International, IGT
This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Walter Bugno, the CEO of the international division of IGT, discussing the recently completed buyout by GTECH and how IGT products are appealing to the international market.