IGT Stock Discussion

International Game Technology Description

International Game Technology engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of casino games, gaming equipment, and systems technology for land-based and online social gaming, and wagering markets worldwide. The company offers casino-style games; casino-style slot machines that determine the game play outcome at the machine; wide area progressive jackpot systems with linked machines across various casinos; and central determination system machines connected to a central server, which determines the game outcome, encompassing video lottery terminals used primarily in government-sponsored applications and electronic or video bingo machines. Its systems products include infrastructure and applications for casino management, customer relationship management (CRM), player management, and server-based gaming. The company's casino and CRM solutions comprise integrated modules for machine accounting, patron management, cage and table accounting, ticket-in/ticket-out, bonusing, table game automation, payment processing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Its player management solutions feature custom player messaging, tournament management, and integrated marketing and business intelligence modules that provide analytical, predictive, and management tools for maximizing casino operational effectiveness; and server-based solutions to enable electronic game delivery and configuration for slot machines, and casino operators. The company also provides wager-based online casino and mobile gaming systems infrastructure and applications, content licensing, and back office operational support services. Its gaming markets include Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. International Game Technology was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Gambling
Keywords: Games Business Intelligence CRM Wagering Customer Relationship Management Payment Processing Casino Entertainment Gambling Regulatory Compliance Gaming Slot Machine Lottery Progressive Table Game Online Casino Bingo Casino Operators International Game Technology Server Supported Gaming Systems Technology Video Lottery Terminal Server Based Gaming