IGT
IGT — provider review
IGT (International Game Technology) is an American developer of slot machines and online casino games whose history dates back to 1975. The company's online division is called IGT PlayDigital: it covers the studio's own games, an aggregator of games from other studios and tools for tournaments and prize draws.
Since 2025, IGT has been a private group controlled by funds managed by Apollo and combined with Everi. The group is headquartered in Las Vegas.
💡 IGT by the numbers
- 1975 — the start of the brand's history
- More than 500 gaming licences held by IGT and its affiliates
- Around 225 in-house online games (2022)
- 2 Digital Product of the Year awards (2024 and 2025) for the Engagement Platform
All figures except the year are provided by the company.
History
Over half a century, IGT has gone from Si Redd's small company to a group that releases the same games for both land-based casinos and online play. This is our observation, not a statement from the company. The group is now led by CEO Hector Fernandez.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1975 | William “Si” Redd founds A-1 Supply, the company that would grow into IGT |
| 1981 | The company starts operating as International Game Technology and goes public |
| 1996 | IGT licenses the Wheel of Fortune brand for its slot machines |
| 7 April 2015 | Merger with GTECH; the new company is named International Game Technology PLC |
| 5 July 2022 | Acquisition of the iSoftBet studio: the online game library more than doubles |
| 1 July 2025 | Apollo funds acquire IGT's gaming and digital business together with Everi, while the lottery business continues as Brightstar Lottery |
| September 2026 | IGT unveils a new brand identity at G2E |
Licences
The licences are held by individual companies within the group. According to the company, three of them hold Maltese licences.
| Regulator | Document | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) | MGA/CRP/359/2017 | IGT Europe Gaming B.V. |
| Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) | MGA/B2B/168/2007 | IGT Malta Casino Ltd |
| Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) | MGA/B2B/624/2018 | ISB Magma Ltd |
The group's British companies are registered with the UKGC, but their licence numbers are not listed on the website.
Games for casinos and online
IGT's main distinguishing feature is its omnichannel games: the same game is released both on slot machines in land-based casinos and at online casinos. A player who is used to a game in a gaming hall can find it online too. The studio also makes games exclusively for online and mobile play.
Players at partner casinos also see the Engagement Platform in action: prize draws, tournaments, leaderboards and marketing jackpots.
Through the IGT PlayDigital aggregator, casinos get access to thousands of games from other studios. These are not IGT's own games: only the studio's own titles are released under its brand. Besides games, the group makes slot machines, casino management systems and Everi payment solutions.
IGT slots
IGT's best-known family of games is Wheel of Fortune, based on the TV show, which the studio has been releasing since 1996. Among its omnichannel games, the company names Money Gong, Prosperity Link and Tiger and Dragon, with Eternal Link announced as the next game for a simultaneous launch in gaming halls and online.
The online releases unveiled in January 2026 include Mega Tusk, Crazy Wizard Warlock Wilds, Cash Eruption The Western and Crowning Wins.
Who IGT suits
Why players love it
- Wheel of Fortune games and other hits familiar from land-based casinos
- The same games are available in gaming halls and online
- Tournaments, prize draws and leaderboards at partner casinos
- MGA licences held by group companies
What to keep in mind
- The IGT lobby at a casino may include games from other studios via the aggregator — check the developer
- Games shown at trade shows are not available at every casino or in every country
⚡ Verdict
IGT will suit players who love classic slots from land-based casinos and want to play them online. Fans of the classics should start with the Wheel of Fortune games, those who enjoy games familiar from gaming halls can try Money Gong, and anyone looking for something new should go for Mega Tusk or Crowning Wins.
Where to play IGT slots
You can explore the provider's games and choose a casino to play at in the slots and casinos sections on GamblingShot.
FAQ
1
When was IGT founded?
The brand's history begins in 1975, when Si Redd founded A-1 Supply. The current IGT group was formed in July 2025.
2
Does IGT have a licence?
Yes. According to the company, three of its companies hold MGA licences, and the group's British companies are registered with the UKGC.
3
How many games does IGT have?
According to the company, IGT PlayDigital had around 225 in-house online games in 2022. The studio has released new games since then, so there are more now. The thousands of games in the IGT aggregator are from other studios.
4
Are IGT and Brightstar Lottery the same company?
No. In 2025, IGT's gaming and digital business passed to Apollo funds and combined with Everi under the IGT brand. The former company's lottery business continued separately as Brightstar Lottery.
5
What does it mean that IGT games are released both in casinos and online?
If you have played an IGT slot machine in a land-based casino, you can look for the same game at online casinos: the studio releases many games in both formats at once. Eternal Link, for example, was presented this way.
Where to play IGT slots
Casinos from our catalogue that carry this provider’s games. Always check terms and bonuses on the casino page.
