LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned across
the globe for its industry-first innovations and game-changing
solutions for the casino gaming industry, IGT (NYSE: IGT),
announced that it will be offering MegaHits™, a
multi-jurisdictional Wide-Area Progressive (WAP) jackpot in the
state of Ohio today.
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MegaHits links jackpots across multiple lottery jurisdictions,
beginning at $100,000 and growing to
life-changing jackpot potential. Currently live in Delaware, Rhode
Island and West Virginia,
MegaHits is anticipated to be placed in additional properties
throughout Ohio.
"Scioto Downs is known for providing excellent product at an
excellent value and IGT's MegaHits continues the tradition of
winning at Scioto Downs with a life changing jackpot opportunity
said Troy Buswell VP/GM at Scioto
Downs Racino. "We are thrilled to be the first casino to bring the
fun of MegaHits to the state of Ohio."
Fans of the IGT MegaBucks® line-up of games will enjoy the same
exciting gameplay with MegaHits WAP, including Purple Passion™ and
Pink Ice™.
"Scioto Downs has such an incredible history, as the first
racino in Columbus, Ohio and now
it is adding another first to its story, as the very first gaming
property in Ohio to feature
MegaHits," said Tim Shortall, IGT
Vice President of NA Sales, Eastern Region. "We look forward to
creating more winners throughout the state of Ohio with MegaHits."
For more information on the vast line-up of gaming solutions
that IGT offers, please visit IGT.com/games. Join the
conversation at #IGTBlue.
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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 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 orfacebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at
the DoubleDown Casino by
visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or
doubledowncasino.com
About Scioto Downs
Scioto Downs Racino, Ohio's
first Racino, features over 2,100 video lottery terminal games,
seasonal live harness horse racing, year-round simulcast wagering,
an array of dining options and live entertainment. With a long
history or horse racing, Scioto Downs has been bringing gaming to
the community for over 50 years. As the first Racino to open in
June 2012, Scioto Downs introduced
the latest in gaming technology to central Ohio and continues to bring the best and most
popular games to the property. Scioto Downs offers world-class
entertainment in a customer friendly atmosphere.
SOURCE IGT