Executives of gaming supplier International Game Technology Plc. presented a check for ,000 to the National Indian Gaming Association Building Fund in a ceremony at last week’s Indian Gaming trade show in Phoenix.
Knute Knudson, IGT vice president of tribal relations and business development, and Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, North America gaming and interactive, presented the check to NIGA Chairman Ernest Stevens, Jr. Also present at the event was Nick Khin, IGT’s senor vice president of sales for North America gaming and interactive.
The IGT donation is directed toward a NIGA Building Fund established to remodel the NIGA lobbying and conference center on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The completed building will accommodate lobbying functions, conferences, visiting tribal leaders and fund-raising activities.
The facility is strategically located within walking distance from all congressional office buildings. It will be officially dedicated in June.
Meanwhile, IGT announced an agreement with the Little Creek Casino Resort in Washington to provide a complete casino management system.
The announcement follows a highly competitive bidding process, resulting in IGT securing a complete systems replacement agreement. Little Creek selected IGT Advantage Systems with Media Manager and floor-wide Service Window, enhanced by Xtra Credit, Point Play and Point Pursuit Intelligent Bonusing applications. The casino also will feature the Virtual Drawing Manager and Table Manager applications.
The comprehensive IGT systems installation is designed to enhance player experiences while optimizing efficiencies across more than 1,200 electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and 16 table games.
“We have won multiple highly competitive systems bids in the Pacific Northwest by introducing new bonusing applications and sophisticated player engagement solutions,” said Nick Khin, senior vice president of sales for North America gaming and interactive for IGT. “We’re excited to extend our presence in the region in partnership with Little Creek Casino Resort by helping to provide players with best-in-class gaming experiences and easy access to amenities that enhance their entertainment experiences.”
“An important part of our mission,” added Little Creek CEO Mark West, “is to deliver the best casino experience in Washington, and IGT casino management systems stand out for their ability to provide our players with unique bonusing features, casino amenities and promotions. We believe the investment in IGT systems reflects our investment in bringing players the best gaming experiences and customer service available today and for the future.”
In other IGT news, the company announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a Gaming System and Related Services agreement with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). IGT will provide a new draw-based central system, new lottery terminals and player self-service vending machines, a multi-faceted communications network, and ongoing services.
The agreement, with an initial term of 10-plus years from going live on April 1, 2017 until June 30, 2027, allows for a five-year extension option until June 30, 2032, and is the result of a competitive procurement. The NCEL has been an IGT customer since the state launched the lottery in 2006.
