IGT Gaming, Software and Development

IGT (International Game Technology) is an American gaming technology company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, which originally made its name in land-based slot machines. IGT has a rich history in the gaming industry spanning several decades, making it a real giant in the field. The company’s origins date as far back as the 1950s, but it wasn't until 1981 that it became a public company after the considerable success of its then revolutionary video poker games.

Throughout the 80s, IGT continued to produce a number of gaming innovations, including the first ever wide-area progressive jackpot slot machines in the world. In the 90s, IGT launched the Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine - the most popular gaming machine of all time. That decade also saw IGT push further into European gambling markets and develop a stronger association with Native American casinos.

Since then, IGT has increased its presence in the online sector, acquiring online tech company WagerWorks in 2005, before launching IGT Interactive, its interactive gaming division, in 2010. In 2015, IGT was acquired by a team of Gtech and Lottomatica who adopted the merged the three companies while adopting the IGT name. The company now offers a wide range of online and mobile-based games, while also continuing its land-based innovation.

Find IGT Games

IGT specialises in land-based slot machines so, as you might expect, it also offers an impressive range of slot games in its online portfolio. The company is perhaps best known for its branded titles, such as its Monopoly, Cluedo and Wheel of Fortune slots, while its classic releases like Cleopatra and Da Vinci Diamonds are found in many popular online casinos.

IGT offers more than 130 premium online and mobile games, including 80 online slot machines, available in 32 currencies and in 15 different languages. There are also 20 diverse casino table games on offer. This selection includes numerous versions of blackjack and roulette, along with more unusual table games such as craps and baccarat. On top of this, IGT has developed nine video poker games, as well as a range of 16 fixed-odds games, including the likes of Hi-Lo and Match Three, which offer instant wins.

Key Features and Designs at IGT Casinos

IGT offers a strong stable of reliable and functional online games. While most are colourful and easy on the eye, some of its classic games do look a bit dated. However, its more modern, branded games are largely very pleasing, and are able to mix it with the best in the industry, with IGT continuing to innovate in the online sector as it has done in the past in the land-based industry. One of the key selling points for IGT’s online games is that they are only available to play in a Flash-based browser version, making them widely accessible to players.

Does IGT Have a Progressive Jackpot Network?

Yes, IGT's online MegaJackpots slot games are part of one of the largest progressive jackpot pools in the world. The cash pot connects players across IGT's three progressive games, all of which contribute to the rolling jackpot that can grow incredibly high. When a lucky player finally wins, the jackpot is reset to $1.5 million, the largest minimum progressive payout in the industry.

What Progressive Slots Make Up the MegaJackpots Network?

1. Monopoly
2. Cluedo
3. Cleopatra

Although IGT's MegaJackpots progressive jackpot network is considered one the top progressive networks in the world, it is only comprised on 3 total IGT slot titles: Monopoly, Cluedo, and Cleopatra; that's compared to the dozens of games comprising other topnotch networks. Fortunately, these three popular slot games combine to push the MegaJackpots Progressive Network well over the coveted £1 million threshold, even handing out jackpots up into the £3 million range.

Types of Products Offered at IGT Casinos

Well-known for its ever-popular slot machines, IGT is also the world's largest land-based supplier of video poker games. The company has carried over this success to both online and mobile platforms, offering a range of different games for both computer casino users and smartphones and tablets. Perhaps IGT's main shortcoming is its lack of live casino games, but this shouldn’t detract from the diversity and generous jackpots that IGT offers gamers, who can sample some of the company’s most popular releases at online outlets.