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.

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• 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

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• None.

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

LONDON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today it recently introduced its much-anticipated Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in the world's most prolific video poker market: Las Vegas, Nev. Guests of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino ("Downtown Grand") in Downtown Las Vegas became the first players in the world to enjoy legendary IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the puzzle-solving, wheel-spinning fun of Wheel of Fortune via IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.

"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 Las Vegas, the world's largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio," said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. "Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme's success for more than 25 years."

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 Las Vegas, with deployments in additional markets planned for the future.

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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 – Las Vegas steakhouse Triple George Grill. Winners across six categories in Casino Player magazine's 2023 Best of Dining & Nightlife Awards, Pizza Rock, Freedom Beat, Citrus Grand Pool Deck, Delirious Comedy Club, and Triple George were awarded Best Pizza, Best Desserts and Late-Night Dining, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Comedy Club and Best Happy Hour, respectively. Partnering venues include the famous Hogs & Heifers saloon and Pizza Rock, renowned as one of the best pizza restaurants in the city. Downtown Grand features Citrus Grand Pool Deck, a rooftop pool experience with more than 35,000 square feet of entertainment and special event space, an infinity pool, restaurant and bar, semi-private cabanas, a fire pit, and a grass seating area. 

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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FAQ

What are the maximum credit payouts for IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game?

The game offers 30,000 credits for triple-play, 50,000 for five-play, and 100,000 for ten-play configurations when hitting a dealt royal flush.

When and where did IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker make its global debut?

The game debuted on March 7, 2025, at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What features are included in IGT's new Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game?

The game combines multi-hand poker with puzzle-solving features and the iconic 'Wheel Bonus' from the Wheel of Fortune franchise.

What gaming cabinet is IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker available on?

The game is currently available on IGT's CrystalCurve™ cabinet.