IGT announces exclusive first look alliance with Sony Pictures

“IGT and Sony Pictures have a long and successful history of developing blockbuster casino games together. This casino gaming industry-defining alliance enables IGT to deliver thrilling entertainment experiences to players around the world through titles from Sony Pictures’ vast library,” said Patti Hart, IGT CEO.

IGT brought to market Wheel of Fortune slots, the world’s most popular gaming machine franchise, through a licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Worldwide Consumer Products. IGT continues building on this success with SPE- licensed titles such as Ghostbusters, I Dream of Jeannie and Jeopardy! With this transformational alliance, IGT will further its promise to deliver innovative and entertaining new casino games based on box office, television and pop culture hits.

“We have had a great experience working with IGT on the Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! games and look forward to the opportunity to expand that success to other titles,” said Steve Mosko, President, Sony Pictures Television.“The technology has really elevated these games to a true entertainment experience and one that complements our properties.”

“We are excited about the release of the new ‘Ghostbusters’ game this month,” said Greg Economos, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “IGT is the leader in casino gaming and their expertise, combined with the breadth of our hugely popular library of entertainment titles, is a potential jackpot.”