IGT launched its Wheel of Fortune DiamondRS Premium Wheel cabinet at casinos in the United States, the company said. Sky River Casino in California and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut were among the first venues to offer games on the cabinet. Its Ultra Link network has a $1.125 million jackpot reset value.
The launch adds IGT gaming equipment and linked jackpot games at named casino venues.
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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.
IGT said it will wind down its electronic table game business in 2027 as part of its strategic focus. The company said it will continue supporting customers during the transition, but gave no further details on the closure process.
Caesars Entertainment said it launched IGT PlayDigital’s Cash Eruption titles at Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City. The games are available exclusively at those venues, extending the franchise from Caesars’ online platforms to casino floors.
Mohegan Sun hosted an event at Casino of the Sky on 28 May to mark the arrival of IGT's Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels slots game. The event included complimentary spins for 200 loyalty programme members, prizes and appearances by slot influencers, the companies said.
IGT announced layoffs affecting approximately 700 employees, or about 10% of its global workforce, according to a report dated 27 March 2026. The company did not disclose the roles or locations affected; an internal memo reportedly said the cuts were not performance-related and aimed to simplify the organisation and reduce duplication.