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 lottery products as well as online and land-based gaming.
IGT has been publicly traded since 1981, joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1991 and became part of the Standard & Poor’s 500 in 2001.
IGT Games
IGT operates across several areas of gambling, with a portfolio the source describes as including 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.” This is IGT’s own description of a catalogue featuring varied themes and formats.
IGT was making games before online slots became widespread, and some of its titles have lasted across generations. Crown of Egypt and Siberian Storm, for example, have both video and land-based versions. Its video slots are available in instant-play mode and 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 video poker games listed in the source include:
- 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 around the world, including the U.S. It 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). The company was pursuing further markets while taking the rules in each operating jurisdiction into account.
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- A gaming supplier with a long track record
- Licensing agreements for major brands such as Monopoly and Ghostbusters
- The company says it is committed to “social, environmental, and economic responsibility.”
- Longtime players may recognise games they have enjoyed over the years
Disadvantages
- Progressive jackpots are not paid as a single, full sum: players who opt out of annual payments must take a reduced lump-sum amount.
- Some older games have not been updated and may look dated.
Conclusion
IGT is a long-standing gaming software company whose history includes changes in technology and business direction. The source credits the company with continuing to develop games for an international audience, though its account of global reach does not confirm availability in any specific market. Players who prefer modern presentation may find some older releases less appealing due to their slower pace and dated graphics.
