LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a
powerful moment in gaming history as Nevada has officially joined global gaming
entertainment leader, IGT's (NYSE: IGT) Powerbucks®
commercial multi-state Wide Area Progressive (WAP) link. Powerbucks
networked games in Nevada casinos
are now linked to casinos in New
Jersey and Deadwood, South
Dakota.
Powerbucks makes fan-favorite games even more exciting by
linking progressive jackpot pools between participating
jurisdictions. Designed to award life-changing jackpots at any bet
level, Powerbucks has the ability to create more winners, more
frequently. With players from multiple parts of the country vying
for and contributing to the same jackpots in real time, Powerbucks
has the potential to create jackpot mania like never before.
"The addition of Nevada to the
Powerbucks link is a truly transformative milestone for the gaming
industry and one that marks IGT's continued leadership in the WAP
space," said Joe Sigirst, IGT VP of Product Development and Global
Product Management. "As the largest commercial gaming jurisdiction
in the U.S., Nevada gives the
Powerbucks network the critical mass needed to grow jackpot
liquidity at an accelerated rate."
Currently, players can find Powerbucks games at Boyd Gaming and
Caesars Entertainment properties in Nevada and New
Jersey and at several casinos in Deadwood, South Dakota. As more
properties and jurisdictions continue to join the link, the volume
of eligible Powerbucks players grows, even furthering the jackpot
fervor.
"The new and expanded Powerbucks is a great addition to our
Nevada properties, as well as
Borgata in Atlantic City, giving
players an exciting new reason to visit a Boyd Gaming casino," said
Paul Chakmak, Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd Gaming. "By
linking Powerbucks games together across the country, IGT and Boyd
Gaming are giving players the potential for bigger jackpots and
more opportunities to become an instant millionaire at a Boyd
Gaming property."
"The millionaire-minting vision and capabilities of IGT's
Powerbucks is in direct alignment with our Millionaire Maker
powered by Total Rewards program," said Melissa Price, Senior Vice President of Gaming
for Caesars Entertainment. "We are pleased to extend this program
to our gaming floors in Nevada."
IGT worked very closely with the Nevada Gaming Control Board to
garner all necessary approvals to bring Powerbucks to Nevada. IGT has pioneered similar links for
Lottery markets with IGT's MegaHits and for tribal properties with
the Native American Progressive System (NAPS), but the launch of
Powerbucks marks the industry's first multi-state progressive
jackpot link in the commercial space.
For more information about Powerbucks visit IGT.com.
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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 regulated markets
around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive
provides engaging social casino style entertainment to
approximately 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT
is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or
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Contact:
Cherryl Kaopua
IGT Public Relations
702-858-5179
cherryl.kaopua@IGT.com
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