IGT planned a 7 October G2E event in Las Vegas to mark the combined company following the completed acquisition of IGT’s gaming and digital business and Everi, announced in July. The company was also due to unveil Wheel of Fortune Cash Machine Jackpots on the MegaTower Rise cabinet.
The event introduces the combined supplier’s gaming product following the completed acquisition of Everi and IGT’s gaming business.
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Reportedly, Light & Wonder plans to exhibit licensed slot titles at G2E in Las Vegas. The supplier intends to present the games at the following week's event.
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.
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.
IGT said on 17 June that it had renamed its lottery business Brightstar, ahead of a planned spin-off next month. The business is expected to become a pure-play lottery company after the sale of IGT’s Gaming and Digital division to an Apollo Global Management affiliate, which is expected to complete on 1 July.
IGT's global lottery business has begun operating under the Brightstar Lottery name, the company said. Its legal name will remain International Game Technology PLC until a formal change is registered after the Gaming and Digital sale closes; the transaction is expected as soon as 1 July, with the shares expected to trade under ticker BRSL on or about 2 July 2025.