IGT Slots

Updated: September 27, 2026

IGT is the acronym for International Game Technology. IGT is the largest manufacturer of slot machines in the world. It is estimated that half of all active slot machines in the United States were designed by IGT. International Game Technology is a publicly traded company. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IGT.

A Brief History of IGT

Since the late 1950s, they hit the big time in the 1970s with the world's first video poker games and went public in 1981. By 1986, IGT had reinvented itself several times over. This included expansion into the Australian gaming market, the invention of the world's first wide-area progressive slots, and experimentation with games that ran entirely on advanced microprocessors. It was a turning point for IGT.

The 90's marked a landmark era for gambling in the United States, largely due to the introduction of riverboat gambling and the growth of tribal gaming facilities. IGT took advantage of this and became the first manufacturer to supply tribal casinos and riverboat casinos on a large scale. Within a year of the company's listing on the NYSE, IGT's stock was considered one of the best performing financial stocks of the year.

A notable development in the company's history was the Wheel of Fortune slot machine. Still considered the most popular slot machine of all time (due in part to IGT's subsequent release of updated titles and series), the success of Wheel of Fortune motivated IGT to delve into other licensed and themed title offerings. In the long run, the most popular games produced by IGT have been licensed titles. The impact on the industry is undeniable.

The Acquisition of WagerWorks            

In 2005, International Game Technology had its finger on the pulse of all but one major gaming market. IGT had absolutely no skin in the online casino game. They took care of that problem by acquiring WagerWorks in the summer of 2005 for $90 million in cash.

At the time, WagerWorks was one of the big names in the Internet gaming business, providing both content and member services to a number of popular casino operations, names like William Hill, Paddy Power and Virgin. It probably did not hurt that WagerWorks had existing content licenses with groups like Sony and Hasbro, which IGT knew it could leverage into licensed online slot games.

The WagerWorks deal also gave IGT access to the growing mobile gaming market. In the decade since the acquisition, IGT has developed a portfolio of mobile games. The company produces slots, table games and even lottery-style titles compatible with the three major mobile technologies: Windows, Apple iOS and Android.

After reading this brief history of the company, it should be clear that International Game Technology is a major player in the gaming industry. In the sections below you will find details on popular IGT slot machines, broken down by category.

Slots Based on Game Shows

IGT is the undisputed champion of the game show-themed slot game.

In the history section above, we saw how the popularity of their Wheel of Fortune game spurred the company to create more themed games. Let's look at some of the specifics of IGT's titles based on popular game shows.

Wheel of Fortune - One of the longest-running game shows in television history, Wheel of Fortune and its venerable hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been on the air since 1983. Despite changes in format, network, and style, the show remains one of the most popular in its time slot, one of the most popular game shows of all time, and a globally recognized brand.

International Game Technology owns the license to the slot machine version of the game, and thanks to the wild popularity of the original release, they have released tons of variations and different styles of play over the years.

The Amazing Race - A reality game show with a rabid (if dwindling) fan base, The Amazing Race was one of the first big-screen reality shows of its kind in history, and is still running more than a decade after its debut. Although IGT's Amazing Race game has not had the huge influence that Wheel of Fortune has had, the game is still incredibly popular.

Technically, the name of this game is Amazing Race: In It to Win It. It is a five reel, thirty payline slot with a massive 200 credits maximum bet allowed. This game is modern in the best sense, packed with three unique bonus rounds (the Flag Hunter, Global Challenge and Spin Till You Win rounds) and real video and audio clips from the show.

Jeopardy - Talk about a show with a long history and a rabid fan base. Jeopardy is an obvious fit for the world of slot machines, and since IGT is the absolute best at turning game shows into gambling opportunities, it is no surprise that they acquired the license for this game a couple of decades ago. They even produce online and mobile versions for non-American customers.

Slots Based on TV Shows

International Game Technology did not become one of the most successful gaming companies in the world by making poor decisions about what its customers wanted. In fact, it was just the opposite. From introducing popular slot features like licensed themes and large area progressives to taking chances on some bizarre but brilliant game themes, they have shown a commitment to producing great games that players love.

Creating slots based on popular TV shows must have been a no-brainer for a company already accustomed to the taste of industry success in other markets. Here is a look at some of their most popular TV show based slot games.

Star Trek: Against All Odds - Before fans of the old-school William Shatner or 1990s Captain Picard eras freak out, understand that this IGT title is based on the recent reboot. Regardless of how you feel about the reboot movie, this slot is not one of IGT's better themed titles, in part because of its simplicity. Both of IGT's Star Trek themed titles are based on the newer version, probably to cash in on the excitement that built up at the time of the reboot's release.

This title uses five reels and a special multi-ways winning system (720 ways to be exact) to stand out from what is becoming a crowd of IGT slot sequels. Players must wager sixty credits per spin, and with credit sizes ranging from $0.01 to $5 each, the total bet range is from $0.60 to $300.

The theme is quite simple - you must help the Starship Enterprise stop the evil Narada from completely destroying the Earth. IGT's inclusion of an energizing wild symbol makes bonus rounds appear more frequently and with larger prizes. It is a fun game, but not on the level of some of IGT's best licensed titles.

The Beverly Hillbillies - a very popular television show from the 1960s, The Beverly Hillbillies is the perfect slot theme if IGT wants to appeal to Baby Boomers. The Beverly Hillbillies were essentially a replacement when their network lost the show I Love Lucy in 1957.

The theme of IGT's Beverly Hillbillies is the traditional theme of the show - a group of like-minded backwoods types bumbling around the otherwise glamorous backdrop of Hollywood. This is a twenty-payline, five-reel title featuring all the original characters: Jethro, Jed, May, Elly and the gang.

The Ellen Show - IGT-s licensing and production of a slot based on a TV talk show should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the company-s quirky approach to gaming themes. While talk shows are not necessarily great fodder for electronic games, Ellen DeGeneres- daily show is an absolute phenomenon, with millions of fans tuning in for her personal brand of -laugh, dance, play- philosophy. She is a hilarious comedienne with a wild and active approach to hosting TV shows that lends itself well to slot play.

This is not really one title, but two unique games - one is Ellen-s Dance Party, the other is 12 Days of Giveaway. They offer slightly different game play and different sets of prizes, but both include actual quotes and clips from Ellen and the show, along with almost constant clips of the show's familiar theme.

Slots Based on Movies

With successful titles in the game show and TV show markets, it is only natural that IGT would move into the movie business and begin producing popular titles based on the biggest box office hits of the past thirty years. Here are some details on the company's most popular movie-themed slot titles.

Star Wars: Original Trilogy - When IGT sets out to create a licensed game, they get the job done. Imagine the headache it must have been to license this franchise and produce a game good enough to earn the title?

This relative newcomer to the IGT game library pays homage to the -original- Star Wars trilogy, episodes four, five and six. This is actually three games in one, with each game based on one of the original three films. Players must wager a minimum of thirty credits to start the game, and each of the three -movies- must be enabled, for a total minimum wager of ninety credits. With credit sizes ranging from $0.01 to $2.50, the actual minimum bet is $0.90 per spin.

The best thing about this IGT title is the bonus round play. Fly an X-wing fighter through space, destroy the Death Star, battle walkers on Hoth and witness the epic duel between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. Fans of the original trilogy will appreciate the attention to detail.

Transformers: Battle for Cybertron- Taking advantage of the massive popularity of the various Transformers movies, IGT has produced a really fun licensed slot with lots of audio and video clips to draw a crowd on the casino floor. This game uses five reels and forty pay lines, with a betting range from $0.60 to $600. IGT is good at producing titles at a variety of price points and with such a wide range of bets available, there is something for all types of players on this movie themed release.

The Hangover - Basing a slot game on one of the most popular Las Vegas-themed movies in recent memory was another smart move by a company known for making smart moves. It is a natural fit considering the heavy use of Vegas imagery and music as a backdrop in the movie.

This game is a nice surprise as it is both a themed slot and a wide area progressive. Players move through four character-themed progressive bonus systems along with four themed bonuses based on events and clips from the movie. The voices of real actors are added to enhance the gameplay.

MegaBucks Progressive Jackpot Slot

I have put the MegaBucks Progressive game in its own category because it is so important to the history of this company.

Some say IGT's top game of the last three decades is Wheel of Fortune, but I think the game they have released that has had the biggest impact is the MegaBucks progressive. Technically a wide-area progressive slot, MegaBucks' top prize starts at an astounding $10 million and, thanks to the sheer size of the network, ticks up to considerable heights.

MegaBucks is a one-dollar slot machine that allows players to bet between one and three coins. Only spins with the maximum bet are eligible for the progressive jackpot.

How big is the jackpot? According to IGT's website, the most recent one in November 2014 at Rampart in Las Vegas was worth $14.3 million. Based on the reported jackpot payouts on their website, the top prize is only paid out a few times a year.

More IGT Progressives

This company has a plethora of high value progressive jackpot slot games in addition to the MegaBucks machine. This table shows some of IGT's most popular progressive games along with their value at the time of this review.

Game	Progressive Prize Value as of 4/10/15
MegaBucks	$10,192,000
Money Madness	$2,033,000
Wheel of Fortune Special Edition	$1,922,000
PowerBucks Jackpot	$1,313,000
Wheel of Fortune $0.50	$337,000
TV Hits	$203,317

International Game Technology is the king of the electronic slot industry and a major player in online and mobile gaming. Their slot games are the gold standard by which all others are judged. If you find yourself in a land-based casino in America, most of the games you play are IGT releases. At this time, Americans do not have legal access to IGT's online and mobile games, but players from anywhere in the world have many ways to play them.

Bottom Line - IGT produces a wide variety of entertaining slot games. They may be best known for their progressives and game show themed titles, but their game library is long and varied, and they take great care to keep players entertained.