International Game Technology PLC exhibited engaging new games and innovative solutions from its diverse product portfolio at the 2021 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention last week in Las Vegas.
“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 Global Gaming, prior to the show. “Our NIGA portfolio is comprised 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.
“Additionally, we’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 highlighted the following:
Hardware and content: IGT’s PeakSlant49 cabinet, now available for purchase throughout the U.S., offers some of IGT’s Proven Performer core games on its 49-inch curved ultra-HD screen. At NIGA, top-performing games on this cabinet included Regal Riches and Scarab Link, along with the all-new Stinkin’ Rich Skunks Gone Wild!. Other proven core titles in IGT’s booth were Lucky Ox, Wolf Peak and Wu Dragon.
Expanded Class II content: IGT showcased an expanded portfolio of Class II content comprising a mix of Proven Performers and games never seen before in Class III. The new games include Rosa’s Fiesta on the CrystalDual 27 cabinet, and Dangerous Beauty Revealed on the CrystalCurve cabinet. These themes were featured at NIGA alongside Proven Performers such as Lucky Buddha, Dragons vs Pandas, Fortune Coin Boost! and Scarab Grand. The stepper content included Sizzling 7s, a game highly requested by customers, on the S3000 cabinet, along with the fan-favorite Gong Xi Fa Cai on the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet.
Celebration of Wheel of Fortune: NIGA marked the trade show debut celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune slots. An institution on casino gaming floors across the U.S., IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots is the most successful slot theme of all time.
Advanced cashless technologies: IGT demonstrated 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.
IGT PlaySports solution: Also, on display at NIGA was IGT’s PlaySports technology and hardware, including its 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.
