LONDON, Oct. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it has
reached an agreement with Montreign Operating Company, LLC to
feature IGT casino management systems, games and solutions at
Resorts World Catskills, slated to be open in early 2018.
Following an extensive evaluation process, IGT was selected to
provide Resorts World Catskills with IGT Advantage®
systems, the leading floor share of electronic gaming machines, and
IGT Cardless Connect™ technology, which will enable
loyalty program access and cashless transfer of funds through
players' mobile devices.
"In partnering with IGT, we are able to provide our customers
with unique gaming technology and features that will differentiate
Resorts World Catskills from the competition," said Ryan Eller, Montreign Operating Company
President & CEO. "Leveraging IGT's innovative products will
help us to exceed our patrons' expectations, providing them with
new and exciting experiences while driving loyalty to our
brand."
"We wish to thank Resorts World Catskills for sharing IGT's
commitment to innovation. From our casino management systems and
mobile technologies to the leading floor share of IGT games, we're
bringing some of the best solutions from across our portfolio to
Resorts World Catskills," said Nick
Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, North America Gaming
& Interactive. "We expect Resorts World Catskills to
deliver a world-class entertainment experience that can set
a new standard of excellence for casino operations and player
engagement."
In addition to selecting IGT Advantage casino management systems
for its patron interaction capabilities through Media Manager and
Service Window solutions, Resorts World Catskills will leverage
Floor Manager, Media Manager and a full suite of unique bonusing
applications including Table Hot Seat, Return Play®,
Point Play®, Xtra
Credit® and Carded Lucky Coin™. To
increase service capabilities and reduce downtime, Resorts World
Catskills will implement IGT mobile systems solutions Mobile
Notifier, Mobile Dashboard, and Mobile Comps.
Among the vast selection of IGT games chosen by Resorts World
Catskills, players will experience some of the latest hardware and
content innovation. IGT cabinets include the
CrystalCurve™ ULTRA, CrystalCurve™ and
CrystalCurve™ TRUE 4D™, in addition to the
CrystalDual™ + Stepper, S3000XL™ and
MEGATOWER™. These cabinets will demonstrate content
ranging from IGT's Proven Performers in core video, to
industry-leading stepper and premium licensed content and the
Company's heralded SPHINX™ 4D game.
As a leading innovator in casino management systems, IGT offers
a wide range of systems solutions to meet the needs of any-sized
operation. IGT Advantage, Casinolink®, GALAXIS™
and SYSTEM2go™ empower server-based solutions such as
Floor Manager and Media Manager to engage players and enable more
efficient casino operations. Bonusing and applications,
progressive jackpot solutions, ticketing products and the dynamic
Tournament Manager application drive game play by enhancing player
experiences and incentives.
For more information, visit IGT.com or go to Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or
watch IGT videos on youtube.com/igt.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
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About Resorts World Catskills
Beautifully situated in
the pristine Catskills, Resorts World Casino is part of a
$1.2 billion four-season destination
resort being developed in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County, approximately 90 miles from
New York City. Resorts World
Catskills branded resort casino will include an 18-story casino,
hotel and entertainment complex with approximately 100,000 square
feet of casino floor, over 130 table games, 2,150 state of the art
slot machines, a poker room and private gaming salons. Guest
amenities will include 332 all-suite luxury rooms, which include 12
penthouse suites, 8 garden suites and 7 two-story villas, two
indoor pools, a spa and fitness center — all designed to meet
5-star and 5-diamond standards. Guests will be able to choose from
over 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences, including fine
dining, and an Italian steakhouse created by celebrity chef
Scott Conant. Guest can also enjoy
year-round live entertainment at the over 2,000-seat event center,
casino bars, restaurants and lounges.
Expected to open in March 2018,
the destination resort in which Resorts World Catskills is located,
will also include an entertainment village providing additional
entertainment, food and accommodations, and a Rees Jones-redesigned golf course. In addition,
the destination resort will include an indoor waterpark lodge.
Resort World Catskills Contact:
Charlie Degliomini
845.794.4100 x 452
cdegliomini@empireresorts.com
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