LONDON, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced an
agreement with Station Casinos LLC ("Station Casinos") to provide
Palms Resort Casino with IGT Advantage® casino
management systems with IGT Universal Game Adaptor
(UGA®) and Service Window solutions and
applications.
By installing the IGT casino management system, Palms Resort
Casino will be able to offer premium guest experiences through
customized promotions and incentives through Service Window
marketing, bonusing and guest communications solutions and
applications across the property's slot floor.
"Earlier this year, we reached an agreement with IGT to
enhance our Advantage casino management system with UGA and Service
Window across 19,000 machines and 19 Station Casinos
properties. When we completed our acquisition of the Palms
Resort Casino, we extended our investment in our guests by
replacing the existing systems with IGT solutions that provide
customized bonusing capabilities and incentives that enhance our
newly expanded loyalty program," stated Marc J. Falcone, Station Casinos' Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer.
"This agreement represents the value that IGT systems bring
to the gaming industry's most innovative operators. Within
just one month of acquiring Palms Resort Casino, Station Casinos
elected to replace the property's existing casino management system
with IGT Advantage. We are thrilled to extend our strong
relationship with Station Casinos by extending IGT systems
capabilities to help provide an outstanding player experience at
Palms Resort Casino," said Nick
Khin, IGT Senior Vice President of Sales, North America
Gaming & Interactive.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
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