IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker Makes Global Debut at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
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IGT (NYSE: IGT) has launched its new Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, marking its global debut. The innovative game combines IGT's multi-hand video poker with the popular Wheel of Fortune slot theme, featuring puzzle-solving elements and the iconic 'Wheel Bonus'.
Available on the CrystalCurve™ cabinet, the game offers triple-play, five-play, and ten-play configurations, with potential awards of 30,000, 50,000, or 100,000 credits respectively for a dealt royal flush. Following its March 7 launch at Downtown Grand, the game has been deployed across multiple Las Vegas casinos, with plans for expansion into additional markets.
Positive
- First-of-its-kind product combining successful video poker content with Wheel of Fortune brand
- Generated significant player engagement and casino floor activity at launch
- Multiple configuration options offering high-value payouts up to 100,000 credits
- Expanding deployment across Las Vegas casinos with planned market expansion
Negative
- None.
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Innovative game that pairs legendary IGT video poker content with the most successful slot theme of all time launches in world's biggest video poker market
"Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor," said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas. "For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players."
"Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in
IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve™ cabinet. Wheel of Fortune Video Poker incorporates the franchise's famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic "Wheel Bonus" that has had players chanting "WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!" for decades. The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000 or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.
Since the March 7 debut of the game, Wheel of Fortune Video Poker has been introduced at multiple casinos across
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About Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
Awarded the 2021 TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice and the 2020 AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Award, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is a unique hospitality and entertainment destination right in the heart of revitalized downtown Las Vegas. Located on 3rd Street between Ogden and Stewart, Downtown Grand encompasses an entire urban block of hotel, casino, and dining amenities. With the opening of its third hotel tower in September 2020, the property features an eight-story, 18-story, and 25-story tower adjoined by a walking bridge elevated over 3rd Street, with 1,124 guest rooms and suites offering luxury accommodations that set a new standard for sophistication and style in Downtown Las Vegas. Downtown Grand's casino offerings include 25,000 square feet of gaming space with the hottest slot machines, table games, and the new Caesars Race & Sportsbook. Restaurants, bars, and entertainment options include Freedom Beat, Furnace Bar, Art Bar, Sidebar, Delirious Comedy Club, and the 2021 TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice Award winner –
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Connect Collection. All guests are eligible to enroll in the I Prefer Hotel rewards program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, elite status, and special benefits such as complimentary Internet to members upon every stay at more than 700 participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide. For more information, call (702) 719-5100 or visit downtowngrand.com
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