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IGT and Sony Pictures Television Celebrate 2I5th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune® Slots
nternational Game Technology (IGT) and Sony Pictures Television announced the 25th anniversary of player-favorite Wheel of Fortune® Slots game in early June. Originally launched by IGT in Reno, Nevada in 1996, Wheel of Fortune Slots has become synonymous with jackpots, winning and fun to
casino and online slot players around the world.
Spanning mechanical reel, video, TRUE 4DTM and digital slots, Wheel of Fortune Slots games are widely recognized by the
sound of the iconic “WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!” celebration, and are often referred to as “The millionaire-making machine.” Firmly established as the “go-to” slot theme for a chance at winning life-changing jackpots, it paved the way for hundreds of additional licensed slot games to appear in casinos worldwide.
Of the many milestones achieved by IGT and its award- winning Wheel of Fortune Slots, these are the most noteworthy: Wheel of Fortune Slots has minted more than 1,100 millionaires and awarded more than $3.3 billion in jackpot prizes! IGT has developed more than 250 versions of Wheel of Fortune Slots.
“It has always been an honor to work side-by-side with the talented team at IGT in developing content for its many Wheel of Fortune Slots games,” said Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune Hostess and Entertainment Icon. “When walking through casinos, I still marvel in the brilliance of the many Wheel of Fortune games and the excitement that the familiar siren of
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“Wheel of Fortune Slots are a hallmark of IGT’s gaming,
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the entire gaming industry on the merit of tremendous performance, vast player affinity, colossal jackpots and quality entertainment,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. “Through the skilled work of thousands of talented IGT employees around the world and our collaborative partnership with Sony Pictures Television, IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slots has become a pop culture icon that has helped fuel our customers’ success for 25 years.”
To honor the major milestone, IGT is celebrating with its “25 Weeks of Wheel of Fortune Slots” campaign that started in June. The campaign includes exclusive giveaways and player promotions, and online via trivia, game spotlights and weekly contests where Wheel of Fortune Slots fans will have a chance to win Wheel of Fortune collectibles. In addition, IGT will honor Wheel of Fortune Slots all year with new product launches for land-based and online play, and with special events at gaming industry trade shows. For more information on the 25th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots or to
find a game near you, visit IGT.com/WOFSlots25.
FSriday Night Dive-In Movie & Saturday Night Swim at Sycuan
lottery and PlayDigital product portfolios and have transformed
poolside entertainment and events have returned this season including Friday Night Dive-In Movie and a brand-new concept Night Swim on Saturdays.
Cabanas or to reserve tickets for Friday Night Dive-In Movie or Night Swim, visit sycuan.com/ restaurants/retreat-poolcabanas or call 619-659- 3376. Guests must be 21 years or older to access the pool grounds.
Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 37 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan offers more than 2,300 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit Sycuan.com or call 619-445-6002.
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Sycuan’s new Night Swim runs from May through
August on Saturday nights. Night Swim features some of San Diego’s top DJs spinning live from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The entire pool venue is lit up with led lights to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for guests. Tickets for Night Swim start at $40 and can be purchased online.
From May through August,
Friday Night Dive-In Movie
showcases a different movie
out by the pool every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. From a massive led screen guests
can enjoy watching the movie screen from inside the pool, on a reserved lounge chair, daybed or cabana. General admission tickets for Friday Night Dive-In Movie start at $20 and can be purchased at Sycuan.com.
Retreat features an expansive pool deck with two pools, a swim-up bar, lazy river, hot tub, daybeds, cabanas, poolside gaming and a full- service Pool Bar & Grill. The menu features seasonal bites
and a full bar serving everything from fresh mojitos, margaritas to champagne-infused cocktails.
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