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US – IGT launches Wheel of Fortune across social and mobile platforms
By Phil - 8 September 2014For the first time IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond slot game is now available across all platforms including social and mobile devices.
Will Daugherty, Senior Vice President and General Manager of DoubleDown Interactive, said: “DoubleDown Casino brings the authentic Wheel of Fortune slot machine experience to the mobile and desktop environment, enabling fans of the most popular slot machine of all time to experience their favourite game anytime, anywhere. DoubleDown Casino players and Wheel of Fortune fans alike will love the authentic Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond experience. The game features the classic three-reel configuration with Wild and Multiplier Symbols for two times the winning entertainment.”
Today’s announcement is the first in a series of Wheel of Fortune titles to launch as part of the multi-year agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products. As part of the agreement, IGT will also develop additional Wheel of Fortune mobile and online games for DoubleDown Casino and for-wager online play worldwide through 2024.
“We are excited to extend our successful partnership with IGT to bring the Wheel of Fortune experience to consumers in a variety of online platforms worldwide,” said Greg Economos, Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products for Sony Pictures.
In 1996, IGT launched the Wheel of Fortune slot machine and solidified the Company’s leadership in Wide Area Progressive technology. Known as the most successful slot title of all time, the fan-favourite theme has minted nearly 1,000 millionaires and delivered $3bn in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT has created more than 200 variations of the game that can be found on casino floors in more than 20 countries worldwide.