IGT expands omnichannel footprint in Canada with Whitney Houston Powerbucks launch

International Game Technology (IGT) has expanded its omnichannel slot portfolio in Canada with the debut of Whitney Houston Powerbucks, a slot game available both in land-based casinos and online through the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

The launch marks the latest addition to IGT’s award-winning Powerbucks series, nearly a decade after its introduction. Players can now access the new title at 33 BCLC casinos across British Columbia or play online via PlayNow.com, the province’s regulated gaming site.

“IGT is excited to partner with BCLC for the omnichannel launch of the star-studded Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots in Canada,” said Chad Helm, Vice President of Sales for IGT Canada and Oregon. 

“Nearly a decade after their launch, IGT’s Powerbucks games continue to be among the highest-performing slot games across Canada. Adding Whitney Houston Slots to the Powerbucks game family further enhances the attractiveness of the link and diversifies the offering for our customers,” Chad added.

The Whitney Houston Powerbucks slots feature the late singer’s iconic hits - including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and “How Will I Know” - integrated with music-inspired graphics, bonus rounds, and dynamic gameplay. The game’s appeal lies in merging Houston’s music legacy with the excitement of seven-figure jackpot potential.

Players are eligible for a CA$1 million ($707,864) static jackpot at any bet level, while the wide-area progressive (WAP) jackpot can be triggered with a qualifying CA$3 ($2.12) wager.

BCLC was the first casino operator in Canada to introduce the Powerbucks link in 2016. Since then, IGT’s Powerbucks games have become one of the highest-performing slot offerings nationwide, having awarded 71 jackpots of CA$1 million or more across Canada.

Powerbucks was the world’s first omnichannel WAP game to connect land-based slot machines with digital gameplay, allowing players to compete for a shared jackpot pool across physical and online platforms.

The new Whitney Houston title underscores IGT’s ongoing strategy to pair iconic entertainment brands with its proven jackpot technology, strengthening its presence in both Canada’s retail and online gaming markets.