Gtech acquired IGT in 2015 and subsequently took the IGT name. Gtech had earlier bought Lottomatica, a major U.S. lottery-products provider. Following those changes, IGT had interests in lotteries as well as online and land-based gaming.
IGT has traded publicly since 1981, joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1991 and entered the Standard & Poor’s 500 in 2001.
IGT Games
IGT’s broad presence spans several gambling sectors, and the source describes a portfolio that includes 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.” That is its own description of its catalogue, which covers a variety of themes and formats.
Because IGT made games before online slots became common, some titles have persisted across generations. Crown of Egypt and Siberian Storm, for instance, have both video and land-based editions. Its video slots run in instant play mode and are designed for mobile platforms.
The source describes a catalogue of hundreds of slot titles, among them:
- 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
Video poker titles 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 described plans to broaden its U.S. Sports betting options after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). The company was seeking additional markets while accounting for the rules in each jurisdiction where it operated.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A long-running, established supplier
- Licensing relationships for major brands such as Monopoly and Ghostbusters
- The company states a commitment to “social, environmental, and economic responsibility.”
- Longtime players may recognize games they have enjoyed over the years
Cons
- Progressive jackpots are not paid in full as a single sum: players who decline annual payments must accept a reduced lump sum.
- Some older titles have not received updates and can look dated.
Conclusion
IGT is a long-established gaming software provider whose history includes shifts in technology and business direction. The source credits it with continuing to develop games for an international audience, though its account of global reach does not establish availability in any particular market. Players drawn to contemporary presentation may find some older releases less appealing because of their slower pace and dated graphics.
