International Game Technology (IGT), the new company formed by the recent merger of GTECH and Legacy IGT, is to provide technology for the new Niedersachsen Jackpot Wide Area Progressive (WAP) at Spielbanken Niedersachsen casinos in Germany. Under the agreement, which will feature 56 machines across 10 properties, IGT will work alongside Spielbanken Niedersachsen to provide the operator with tailor-made solutions for their players. IGT will brand games so that they harmonise with Spielbanken Niedersachsen’s own corporate identity, in addition to developing a new mathematic formula to fit in with the operator’s specific requirements. Once complete, customers will have access to…

Industry leader IGT has delivered again, this time with two outstanding titles based on the Ellen DeGeneres show: The Ellen’s Dance Party Video Slots, and The Ellen 12 Days of Giveaways Video Slots! IGT states that the Ellen DeGeneres Slot Machines are a “delightful duo of games” that will “…put players in the middle of their favorite Ellen DeGeneres moments…” DeGeneres herself commented on the IGT slot machines: “I’m so excited to have my very own line of slot machines. People are gonna have the chance to play really fun games, have their own mini dance parties and win actual…

We speak with IGT about their innovative S3000 Game Cabinet, which was previewed at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The S3000 enables their traditional casino games to be played in a new cabinet with updated features. The most interesting of which is the ability to “sync” cabinets for stunning displays when one player wins a jackpot! More about the S3000 Game Cabinet from IGT: Historical performance merges with the next big thing in spinning reels. The S3000™ provides players with all of their favorite games which include the traditional and familiar game play mechanics they love, complemented…

PR Newswire – When the Tribal Gaming industry converges at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in San Diego, CA from May 11 -14, IGT (NYSE: IGT) will showcase the gaming industry’s finest portfolio of gaming innovations. The Company’s line-up of all-new, Class II-only titles will complement its fan-favorite library of MegaJackpots® games, captivating core titles and performance-driven systems products. In addition to industry-leading games and systems, IGT will demonstrate the Company’s continued commitment to Indian Gaming through charitable giving.  During the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, IGT will present the American Indian College Fund with a $25,000 check that…

Macau Business Daily – International Game Technology (IGT) is expected to launch a new slot machine game at selected casino properties in Macau and Singapore by 2015. The company said in a statement that it already had the licence to develop the new Tokidoki-themed games. Available in additional casino markets throughout the world, they will debut here and in Singapore. “With our strong focus on developing games that appeal to international audiences, based on themes and game dynamics that resonate regionally, we’re very pleased to launch Tokidoki for players in Asia, particularly in Macau and Singapore,” said Joe Sigrist, IGT…

Las Vegas Review Journal – Slot machine giant International Game Technology announced a new multiyear licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Monday that allows the Las Vegas-based company to use the “Wheel of Fortune” brand on its product lines through 2024. The deal covers traditional slot machines, online games, mobile devices and free-play social games. IGT said the contract also lets IGT place the “Jeopardy!” brand on slot games on IGT’s DoubleDown online casino. The company said this will be the first time “Jeopardy!” will be available to an online social casino in the United States. Both IGT’s existing “Wheel of…