IGT debuts Wheel of Fortune Video Poker at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

International Game Technology (IGT) has introduced its Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game in Las Vegas, Nevada, with its global debut taking place at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas.

The casino's players have become the first in the world to access IGT multi-hand video poker paired with the wheel-spinning entertainment of Wheel of Fortune via IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game.

"Becoming the first casino in the world to offer IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker was an exciting moment for Downtown Grand and one that generated palpable buzz and significant play on our gaming floor," said Rick Coltor, Slots Manager at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas. 

"For decades, our players have enjoyed IGT video poker and Wheel of Fortune slots, so combining the DNA of those two products to create something new is an exciting proposition for our players."

"Launching IGT Wheel of Fortune Video Poker in Las Vegas, the world's largest video poker market, marked another important milestone in the rollout of our expanded Wheel of Fortune games portfolio," said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. 

"Our Wheel of Fortune Video Poker game delivers an ideal blend of proven multi-hand poker, jackpot excitement and the signature elements of Wheel of Fortune games that have propelled the theme's success for more than 25 years."

Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming

IGT's Wheel of Fortune Video Poker is currently available on the CrystalCurve cabinet. The title incorporates the franchise's famous puzzle-solving features and the iconic 'Wheel Bonus'.

The multi-hand poker game is available in triple-play, five-play, and ten-play configurations and can award players 30,000, 50,000, or 100,000 credits, respectively, for a dealt royal flush.

Since the March 7 debut of the game, Wheel of Fortune Video Poker has been introduced at multiple casinos across Las Vegas, with deployments in additional markets planned for the future.