IGT – Frequent player rewards and other great ideas
You might know them as the guys who brought you: Megabucks, Pharaoh’s Fortune, Vegas, Baby and other slot favourites. Did you know, [...]
You might recognize them as the guys who brought you Megabucks, Pharaoh's Fortune, Vegas, Baby and other slot favorites. IGT have been around for a while and have kept riding the wave of cutting-edge gaming technology for soon four decades. They're in the land-based casino tech business as well, which gives them a solid background for their online ventures. Recently they've made themselves heard with a series of Facebook apps. Be sure to keep informed and have a look at our IGT listings for the latest news.
Founded in 1975, the company went public in 1981. When they developed and introduced a player tracking concept in 1984 they laid the cornerstone to today's player reward schemes. It also proved a great marketing tool and made IGT known to the gambling business. In the same decade they introduced the world's first wide-area progressive jackpot system. In the 1990s the company expanded abroad and, among a whole range of other products, created the Wheel of Fortune progressive slot, which is still a favorite today.
They keep the Vegas spirit alive with their recent revamp of older slot machine designs. If you like Elvis, you should have a look at the new mobile versions of some of their classic slots. IGT are keeping up with new technology in general, lately they've come up with a line of impressive Facebook gaming apps and are continuously developing their position in mobile gaming. They've also entered the online wagering business and are currently developing their position there as well.