Source: PR Newswire Gaming
IGT and MGM Springfield launched Massachusetts’ first wide-area progressive slot games on 3 November, the companies announced. The casino’s Wheel of Fortune zone features 20 games with jackpot reset values ranging from $200,000 to $1.125 million.
Operators can gauge the new slot format from its 20 games and jackpot reset values.
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Reportedly, Hard Rock Bet added 22 casino games across New Jersey and Michigan at the end of August. The operator also introduced five titles in Florida, where IGT games debuted on its platform.
Morningstar Equity Research considers AI a limited threat to Aristocrat and Light & Wonder’s land-based gaming businesses. It cited licensing, regulatory relationships and installed machine bases as protections. Morningstar estimated that the companies together supply more than 60% of leased gaming machines in North America.
Reportedly, Light & Wonder has appointed Aimee Hoyt as chief people officer. Hoyt previously worked at IGT and returns to the gambling industry after roles in cybersecurity and DNA sequencing.
OpenBet is promoting its president to replace chief executive Jordan Levin. The outlet also reported CEO changes at SciPlay, part of Light & Wonder.
Reportedly, IGT has named Jamie Knight its next chief studios officer, effective January 1. Knight will take over from Jean Venneman, whose retirement on December 31 follows a gaming career spanning more than 30 years.
IGT said this week that Jamie Knight will become chief studios officer on January 1. She follows Jean Venneman in the job; Venneman is retiring at the end of 2026, after a gaming career of more than 30 years.