Gtech acquired IGT in 2015 and later adopted the IGT name. Gtech had previously purchased Lottomatica, a major U.S. lottery-products provider. After these changes, IGT had interests in lotteries, online gaming and land-based gaming.
IGT has been publicly traded since 1981, listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991, and joined the Standard & Poor’s 500 in 2001.
IGT Games
IGT has a wide-ranging presence across several gambling sectors, and the source describes a portfolio encompassing digital games, lotteries and sports wagering. The company says it has “the largest number of game themes” and “a wide range of game types to target specific player segments.” These are IGT’s own descriptions of a catalogue spanning numerous themes and formats.
As a game developer before online slots became widespread, IGT has titles that have lasted across generations. Crown of Egypt and Siberian Storm, for example, have both video and land-based versions. Its video slots run in instant-play mode and are designed for mobile platforms.
The source describes a catalogue of hundreds of slot titles, including:
- Texas Tea
- Garden Party
- White Orchid
- Baywatch 3D
- Rocket Man
- Water Dragons
Its electronic table-game selection includes:
- Live Blackjacks
- Sic Bo
- Multi Baccarat
- Single Zero Roulette
- Double Zero Roulette
The source names these video poker titles:
- Colour Match Royals
- Five Star Poker
- Flip & Pay Poker
- Super Peek & Play Poker
- Moving Multipliers Poker
Sports Betting
IGT offered sports wagering in several markets worldwide, including the U.S. The company also outlined plans to expand its U.S. sports betting options after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). It sought to enter more markets while considering the rules in each jurisdiction where it operated.
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- A long-established gaming supplier
- Licensing arrangements for major brands such as Monopoly and Ghostbusters
- The company says it is committed to “social, environmental, and economic responsibility.”
- Longtime players may spot games they have enjoyed over the years
Disadvantages
- Progressive jackpots are not paid as one full lump sum: players who opt out of annual payments must take a reduced lump-sum amount.
- Some older titles have not been updated and may look dated.
Conclusion
IGT is a long-standing gaming software provider whose history encompasses technological and business changes. The source credits the company with continuing to develop games for an international audience, but its description of global reach does not establish availability in any particular market. Players who prefer modern presentation may find some older releases less appealing because of their slower pace and dated graphics.
