IGT Previews NIGA Lineup, Tribal Scholarship

IGT revealed its lineup of games for display at the upcoming Indian Gaming trade show, and announced its establishment of a tribal scholarship fund.

Slot and system manufacturer International Game Technology revealed the lineup of games it will display at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in May, including a group of Class II-only titles, MegaJackpots progressive games and system products.

The company also announced that during the trade show, IGT will present the American Indian College Fund with a $25,000 check that will be awarded via the International Game Technology Tribal Scholarship Program to deserving American Indian students pursuing higher education at tribal colleges and mainstream institutions across the U.S.

“The Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention is a uniquely special event for IGT, as it enables us to build upon our long-standing business relationships and provide valuable resources that benefit the tribal gaming community,” said Patti Hart, IGT CEO. “Tribal gaming represents a critical segment of our business. IGT’s best-in-class content and systems deliver unrivaled player excitement and engagement, empowering us to lead and transform gaming entertainment together with our tribal partners.”

Among the products at IGT’s Booth will be Class II-exclusive

including Golden Rooster, Cattle Run, Bayou Nights, The Horseman, Bengal Eyes and others. In the MegaJackpots progressive series, IGT will highlight James Cameron’s Avatar Treasures of Pandora. As the first game to roll out on IGT’s CrystalCore cabinet, Treasures of Pandora features a 42-inch vertical LED touch-screen display and a 10-inch dynamic player panel.

Among other highlighted products on display at IGT’s booth will be:

• new titles Azure Dragon and Gold and Dragon, high-volatility MegaJackpots titles created with the thrill-seeking gamer in mind and making their North American debut at the Indian Gaming show;

• IGT’s new Enhanced Game Content in Sex and the City Platinum and Bridesmaids, which allow new content to be seamlessly “unlocked” over time;

• Jenga Tower of Money, inspired by the fun-for-all classic JENGA game of stacking and crashing;

• the latest title to join IGT’s skill-based Video Reel Edge (VRE) family, Aladdin Prince of Adventure;

• Fire Pearl, a high-volatility Asian-themed core title featuring a vibrant graphics package.

 • Winner’s Choice, which gives fans of IGT Classics the choice of six well-loved IGT slots such as Treasures of Troy, Cleopatra, Wolf Run and more to create a 4-play-Multi-Play experience; and,

• a complete lineup of video poker and system products.