LAS VEGAS and
TUCSON, Ariz.,
July 24, 2013
/PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in gaming
systems technology, today announced the launch of the world's first
cross-platform video poker tournament in partnership with Casino
Del Sol and IGT's Game King™. For the first time, players
can participate in a major video poker tournament across multiple
platforms including mobile, desktop and on location at Casino Del
Sol.
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"More than 1.5 million people have played Game King Video
Poker at DoubleDown Casino since its launch in April, making it our
fastest growing table game," said John
Clelland, Vice President of Global Marketing at IGT
Interactive Group. "The Game King Championship Tournament spans
several platforms which will result in the largest group of poker
players ever competing against each other."
More than 250,000 DoubleDown Casino players have qualified
to play, currently making this the largest mobile and social poker
tournament ever. There is no cost to participate; entrants can
qualify to play on DoubleDown Casino via Facebook, iOS and Android
app or through Casino Del Sol's website before July 29, 2013. After the qualifying period, five
lucky winners will receive airfare, transportation, two nights at
Casino Del Sol resort as well as a $200 resort credit. Players will then bring their
video poker skills to the next phase of the tournament on location
at Casino Del Sol in Tucson,
Arizona on August 24 and 25
where they will compete in the finals for the chance to be named
The Game King Champion.
"The Game King Video Poker Championship done in
partnership with Casino Del Sol is a perfect example of how the
convergence of mobile and social gaming impacts the casino gaming
industry," said Robert Melendres,
Executive Vice President of IGT Interactive Group. "IGT has
partnered with over 40 casinos who are integrating IGT's DoubleDown
Casino into their plans to reach audiences online and grow through
mobile and social platforms."
"We are excited about our partnership with IGT and our position
as a key player in the largest mobile and social poker tournament
ever," said Brian Hoeffner, Vice
President of Gaming for Casino Del Sol
Resort. "The integration of DoubleDown Casino has
enabled us to be on the forefront of the casino gaming
industry."
Today, Game King provides over 95 percent of video poker
games throughout casinos worldwide. DoubleDown is the exclusive
online provider of Game King™ poker and currently the only
social casino to provide its games in French, German, Spanish, and
now, Italian.
About Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference
Center
Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Ariz., the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a
federally recognized tribe with more than 17,000 enrolled
members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises
including southern Arizona's
newest AAA Four Diamond-rated destination, Casino Del Sol
Resort, Spa and Conference Center. Casino Del Sol
Resort is a 215-room, 161,000-square-foot resort that features more
than 65,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting
and convention space; Hiapsi, a full-service spa; and
several restaurants and lounges including PY
Steakhouse, Prema Lounge and Starbucks. Scheduled to open in 2013,
Sewailo golf course will soon be among the impressive amenities
available to guests. This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course
designed by PGA golfer Notah Begay
III. The Pascua Yaqui reservation is also home to two
casinos: Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol.
Non-gaming enterprises include the Anselmo Valencia Tori
Amphitheater (AVA), a 5,000-seat open-air concert
venue; and the Del Sol Marketplace, which includes a gas station,
car wash, convenience store and smoke shop. For more information
call 1-855-SOL-STAY (765-7829) or
visit www.CasinoDelSolResort.com. Follow Casino Del Sol
on Facebook and Twitter.
About IGT
International Game
Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino
gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by
translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and
interactive environments for regulated markets around the world.
IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging
social casino style entertainment to more than 6 million players
monthly. More information about IGT is available
at IGT.com or connect with IGT
at @IGTNews or
facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at
the DoubleDown Casino by
visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or
doubledowncasino.com
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