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DoubleDown founders exit IGT

27 Jan 2014

VentureBeat report the departure of DoubleDown Casino founders Cooper DuBois and Greg Enell from International Game Technology (IGT). DuBois and Enell have served a strategic and mentorship role following IGT’s acquisition of the company in February 2012 . IGT spokesperson Phil O’Shaughnessy confirmed the news but could not provide any insight as to what the …

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Good interactive performance in IGT Q1-2014 results

24 Jan 2014

The American gambling supply and content developer International Game Technology has posted its fiscal Q1-2014 results, showcasing an impressive performance by the interactive division and highlighting: * Total revenues up 2 percent to $541 million * GAAP earnings per share increased by 29 percent to $0.31, althoughh adjusted eps lagged 11 percent at $0.25. * …

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IGT launches online and mobile game simultaneously

7 Jan 2014

The Interactive division of US games and equipment supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has announced the simultaneous mobile and online launch of its popular slot Battleship. IGT Interactive also launched two other top titles for online punters – Cluedo Classic and Dungeons and Dragons – Treasures of Icewind Dale. The Battleship launch is IGT’s first-ever …

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IGT well placed in New Jersey online gambling market

21 Nov 2013

The US gambling content company International Gaming Technology could do rather well out of the nascent New Jersey online gambling market, which opens in soft launch format today. In addition to its diverse and appealing range of popular slots translated into the online environment, the company has commercial arrangements with several of the companies that …

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Short ternure for IGT director

19 Nov 2013

The unpleasant and very public proxy fight for seats on the Board of International Gaming Technology earlier this year will probably be remembered by Our readers; this week there was a sequel when Daniel Silvers – the only Ader Investments representative to actually take up a seat on the board – resigned after just eight …

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IGT announce quarterly dividend increase

18 Nov 2013

International Game Technology’s Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share on its common stock. This dividend represents a 57 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year and the 43rd consecutive quarter that the Company has paid a dividend. “We are pleased to announce our fifth consecutive quarterly dividend …

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Revenues up at IGT

7 Nov 2013

The U.S. land and online gambling company International Game Technology has posted its Q4-2013 results, highlighting the following achievements for fiscal 2013: * Total revenues increased 9 percent over the same period last year to $2.34 billion, with social gaming a major contributor. * Social gaming revenues increased 151 percent to $219 million and average …

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Executive VP of IGT Interactive to resign

6 Nov 2013

According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory filing, executive vice president of International Game Technology’s (IGT) Interactive Group, Robert Melendres, has notified the company of his intention to resign following a change in responsibilities that sees him reporting to John Vandemore, IGT’s executive vice president emerging business, chief financial officer and treasurer. IGT …

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IGT launch Monolopy Plus on DoubleDown Casino

9 Oct 2013

International Game Technology has launched Monopoly Plus, through its relationship with Hasbro, on its DoubleDown social casino on Facebook. Facebook players who are Monopoly fans are sure to enjoy the channel extension of the popular game featuring Mystery Wild Bonuses, Board Bonuses and the Level Up Plus feature where players can earn rewards, bump up …

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Transformers in latest IGT slot

30 Sep 2013

International Game Technology’s licence agreement with Hasbro has yielded the new Transformers: Battle for Cybertron 5-reel, 40-payline slot. Headlining the instantly recognisable metamorphasising robots Optimus Prime, Megatron, Grimlock, Shockwave, Ratchet and Bumblebee, the game features IGT’s FreeFall cascading symbols and a free spins bonus. Players can choose their favourite robot in the free spins bonus …

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IGT links land and online with Powerbucks

24 Sep 2013

International Game Technology is making a noise at the Global Gaming Expo with a range of new releases, a brand revamp and the introduction of PowerBucks. PowerBucks is a Wide Area Progressive combined jackpot pool that integrates online and land-based play where permitted.  It allows players to win jackpots with a variety of bet levels, …

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Spectacular IGT games to debut at G2E

19 Sep 2013

Online gambling delegates visiting the G2E conference and expo in Las Vegas next week will be making a beeline for the International Game Technology (IGT) stand, where the games developer will be showing off its latest land slots – with two major new releases that are hopefully destined for the online market as well at …

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IGT pleases shareholders

21 Aug 2013

International Game Technology’s (IGT) Board of Directors have declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share in its common stock, equating to a 67 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year and its 42nd consecutive quarter that the Company has paid a dividend. “As a reflection of our continued commitment to a balanced …

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Two new IGT slots for online

20 Aug 2013

International Game Technology (IGT) has adapted “She’s A Rich Girl”, one of its popular land-based slots, for the online environment. The game is a 5-reel, 9-payline game themed on the glamorous life of a stylish rich girl, her spoilt dog and pampered cat. She’s A Rich Girl features two wild symbols, scatters and free spins …

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IGT Doubledown casino launches cross-platform tourney

24 Jul 2013

On the back of strong results from its DoubleDown Casino division, International Game Technology has launched a clever strategic initiative billed as “the world’s first cross-platform video tournament” in partnership with Casino Del Sol and IGT’s Game King. The initiative will see players able to participate in a major video poker tournament across multiple platforms …

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Social Gaming and product sales drive IGT growth

24 Jul 2013

International Game Technology (IGT) delivered its third quarter operating results with social gaming revenue almost doubling compared to the same period last year. Third quarter highlights compared to last year’s third quarter ending June 30, 2012 include: –     A total revenue increase of 9 percent to $579 million, primarily due to substantial increases in North …

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IGT – Ader proxy saga takes an interesting turn

2 Jul 2013

Our  readers will recall the bitter in-fighting and at times unsavoury tactics deployed during a public proxy contest prior to International Game Technology’s (IGT) 2013 annual meeting of shareholders where the Ader Group attempted to win four seats on the IGT board, eventually gaining only one. The proxy contest driven by Jason Ader and former …

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Loto Quebec to expand access to IGT games

17 Jun 2013

International Game Technology (IGT) and the on line division of Loto Quebec have expanded their games content agreement, bringing a greater selection of games to EspaceJeux.com punters in the Canadian province. IGT has agreed to provide Loto Quebec access to its entire online and mobile games library with a full integration to IGT remote gaming …

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IGT deal with Betsson

3 Jun 2013

The online gambling group Betsson is set to boost its online and mobile performance through the introduction of International Game Technology games and branded titles, a statement from IGT advises. Based in Malta, Betsson will integrate the games through IGT’s remote game server technology, augmenting its gaming inventory with titles like Monopoly Plus, 100 Pandas, …

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IGT releases Q2-2013 numbers

26 Apr 2013

International Game Technology has posted its Q2-2013 results, showing impressive gains in interactive operations, mainly through the company’s social gaming investment in DoubleDown Casino. The company reported general revenues up by 11 percent to $600 million, with North American sales comprising 25 percent of the total.  Adjusted earnings per share soared 33 percent to $0.36, …

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IGT shareholders vote for only one of the Ader challengers

6 Mar 2013

The recent aggressive and at times distasteful public exchanges between the management of International Game Technology and the Ader group trying to get three directors onto the Board are now hopefully water under the bridge following yesterday’s agm and the votes of the firm’s shareholders. It looks like only a qualified win for the challengers, …

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IGT declares 33 percent cash dividend

5 Mar 2013

International Game Technology (IGT) delivered welcome news to shareholders today (Monday) with the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock. Equating to a 33 percent increase compared to the dividend paid in the same quarter last year, this is IGT’s 40th consecutive quarter of returning value to its shareholders. …

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Genesis to develop exclusive content for IGT

27 Feb 2013

Software developer Genesis Gaming has entered into a multi-game agreement with International Game Technology (IGT) for the development of patented games, exclusive to IGT. The bespoke video slot games will have distinctive features that will also remain exclusive to IGT. “Genesis Gaming has been designing quality games that are consistent with the standards we have …

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Top IGT developer joins Aussie gaming software company

27 Feb 2013

The Sydney-headquartered online and land gambling games and software developer Aristocrat is the latest company to benefit from the staff ructions at IGT, with top games developer Joe Kaminkow signing up as senior vice president of games development. A press statement from the Australian company Tuesday announced Kaminkow’s appointment, noting that he is one of …

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