IGT and Sony Pictures Mark 25th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune® Slots

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International Game Technology and Sony Pictures Television have just announced the 25th anniversary of the top-perfuming game, Wheel of Fortune® Slots. Released by IGT in Reno in 1996, Wheel of Fortune Slots has turned into the best choice for players around the globe for quality entertainment, while being famous for great jackpot prizes.

Since the initial launch, Wheel of Fortune Slots have shaped the casino industry via regular entertainment and compelling features. Games from the series stand out with the iconic sound of "WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!" and boost the level of entertainment. Famous as “The millionaire-making machine," it has established itself as the favorite slot theme with a chance of delivering life-altering jackpots. The game has opened opportunities for many casino providers in the world to release the same-style game. 

IGT and its Wheel of Fortune Slots have already achieved the following:

  • Wheel of Fortune Slots has made more than 1,100 millionaires
  • Wheel of Fortune Slots delivered more than $3.3 billion in jackpot awards
  • IGT has created more than 250 types of Wheel of Fortune Slots
  • Wheel of Fortune Slots delivered a $14.4 million jackpot in 2009 to a lucky user in Biloxi, Miss.

Speaking on the new milestone, Sony Pictures Television SVP Global Licensing & Brand Management, Suzanne Prete said:

 "For 25 years, IGT has artfully captured the fun, excitement, and authenticity of the Wheel of Fortune brand through its world-class Wheel of Fortune Slots portfolio.“

He added that Wheel of Fortune Slots' jackpot-paying capacity to entertain customers across diverse generations, locations and channels align with the Wheel of Fortune brand. Sony Pictures Television is grateful to IGT for extending the engagement of America's Game to the most successful theme of all time.

Wheel of Fortune Hostess and Entertainment Icon, Vanna White noted:

"It has always been an honor to work side-by-side with the talented team at IGT in developing content for its many Wheel of Fortune Slots games," When walking through casinos, I still marvel in the brilliance of the many Wheel of Fortune games and the excitement that the familiar siren of 'WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE!' creates."

IGT CEO Global Gaming, Renato Ascoli observes that Wheel of Fortune Slot games are a hallmark of IGT's gaming, lottery, and PlayDigital product portfolios and have changed the gaming industry on the merit of excellent performance, vast customer affinity, huge jackpots, and quality engagement. Thanks to the skilled work of IGT employees around the globe and partnership with Sony Pictures Television, IGT's Wheel of Fortune Slots has evolved into a pop culture icon that has managed to fuel customers' success for 25 years.

Source:

“Jackpot! IGT and Sony Pictures Television Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune® Slots”, igt.com, June 8, 2021.