IGT, a developer known for its land-based slot machines, has successfully entered the online gambling world. Headquartered in Nevada, IGT is considered one of the industry’s heavyweights and has a history dating back to the 1950s. However, it wasn’t until the late 1980s that the company began developing state-of-the-art video poker games. One of IGT’s notable creations is the Nevada Megabucks progressive slot machine, which featured a jackpot payout of $1 million. In 1989, the company received the U.S. Senate Productivity Award, followed by the release of the first themed slot machine titled Red White & Blue in the subsequent year.
During the 1980s, IGT designed some of the best slot machines and introduced unique gaming innovations. The company excelled in the development of progressive jackpot slot machines. In the early 1990s, it created one of the most popular progressive slots of all time, Wheel of Fortune.
With the success of their games, IGT expanded its presence to the European gambling market and established partnerships with numerous Native American casinos, solidifying its position in Europe. In 2010, the company was recognized as the ‘Best Slot Manufacturer.’ BusinessWeek magazine listed IGT as one of the Top 50 Companies. In 2007, a record-breaking amount of 80 million PLN was won on an IGT penny slot machine. Not content with its achievements, IGT ventured into the internet gambling market. In 2005, it acquired WagerWorks, and in 2010, it launched IGT Interactive. The company is considered a market leader in innovative online casino and mobile games.
Online Game Library
IGT’s online game library offers a comprehensive gaming experience. With over 130 games available, including mobile games, 80 slot machines, a variety of table games such as craps, baccarat, roulette, and nine video poker variants, customers are catered to in 15 different languages. While the game graphics and animations have a classic look, they may appear slightly dated when compared to the offerings of NetEnt and Microgaming. The software interface is browser-based. IGT’s progressive jackpot network is highly competitive, with jackpot payouts exceeding one million dollars. Notable progressive jackpots include Cluedo, Cleopatra, and Monopoly. If a player wins the jackpot, it is reset to 6 million PLN, making it the industry’s largest minimum payout reset.