Business
January 13, 2022
IGT Embraces Climate Change through SBTi Partnership
Climate change, carbon emissions, and net-zero carbon footprint are regular terms heard these days. They aren’t always associated with the gaming industry, however. That’s changing, and IGT has joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) program to strengthen its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) operations. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate […]
Business
December 9, 2021
IGT and Sightline Take Their Payments Partnership to a New Level
Gaming supplier IGT will expand its partnership with Sightline Payments in order to add its mobile loyalty platform, Joingo, as part of its customer experience. The addition follows an announcement from October that saw the two include Play+ as a funding option for IGT’s land-based cashless gambling options. Sightline Continues Expansion Sightline provides cashless gaming […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
IGT Gains WLA Responsible Gaming Supplier Recertification
Manufacturer of casino equipment and supplier of gambling technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced its lottery received recertification by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for meeting its responsibility standards. Standards to ‘Minimize the Impact of Problem Gambling’ NYSE-listed IGT received WLA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers accreditation for its lottery […]
Legal
November 25, 2021
DOJ Sued by IGT Over Lack of Wire Act Response
The US Department of Justice is being sued by IGT as it seeks affirmation that it can’t be charged with violating the Federal Wire Act. The lottery provider is asking for declaratory relief that the law, which was brought in 1961 and, depending on the week, applies to interstate gambling, won’t be applied to its […]
Business
November 24, 2021
IGT Set to Launch Wheel of Fortune Linked Progressive Jackpot
Manufacturer of casino equipment and supplier of online gaming content International Game Technology (IGT) announced the first-ever omnichannel Wheel of Fortune linked progressive across land-based, mobile and online will be unveiled at the SBC Summit North America 2021. Link Jackpots across Land-Based, Mobile and Online The Wheel of Fortune linked progressive will be part of […]
Business
November 18, 2021
IGT Might Take New Digital Arm Public
International Game Technology Plc (IGT), the casino equipment manufacturer and online content supplier, said that a public listing of the group’s newly-formed betting and digital businesses is under evaluation as part of a strategic review for future development. IGT claimed that the realignment of its betting and digital segments into a new legal entity would […]
Business
November 9, 2021
IGT Posted Q3 2021 Double-Digit Growth in All Divisions
Global supplier of gaming technology and solutions International Game Technology (IGT) released today its third quarter earnings report raising its full-year 2021 forecast. Revenue, Operating Income and EBITDA Continuing right where it ended the second quarter, IGT revealed revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021, was $984 million, an increase of 21% on […]
Business
November 8, 2021
IGT Appoints Gil Rotem as President of iGaming
Global provider of solutions and gaming technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced today the appointment of Gil Rotem as President of iGaming. Development and Expansion of PlayCasino With the appointment effective immediately, Gil Rotem is responsible for the further development and expansion of IGT’s business across online casino, poker and bingo business, IGT PlayCasino, and […]
Business
November 2, 2021
IGT Signs PlaySports Deal with WinIn in Puerto Rico
Supplier of gaming technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced it entered into a new multi-year agreement with Puerto Rico-based entertainment brand WinIn. Partnership Imbued with Potential The partnership agreement across sports betting technology and services with The Stadium LLC, the company operating the WinIn brand, expanded sports betting opportunities for IGT and its PlaySports solution […]
Industry
November 1, 2021
IGT’s Former Chairman and Philanthropist Chuck Mathewson Dies at 93
The successful businessman and philanthropist, Charles “Chuck” Mathewson, passed away at age 93. He passed away on Sunday, October 24 in his home in Reno, Nevada. Besides being a successful businessman and philanthropist, Mathewson was also an inspiring figure for anyone who had the pleasure to meet him. Charles Mathewson Dies at Age 93 Although […]